KR20230156007A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention proposes a washing machine equipped with a plurality of washing devices. Equipped with multiple washing machines, laundry can be separated and washed as needed. Additionally, by controlling multiple washing machines using one power button and one additional option button, a control panel that is easy to operate and convenient to use can be implemented.

Description

washing machine{WASHING MACHINE}

The present invention relates to a washing machine equipped with a plurality of washing devices.

Generally, a washing machine is equipped with one washing device (washing tank) and is a device that removes contamination from laundry using water and detergent. These washing machines use a motor as the main power to perform laundry through a series of operations such as a washing cycle, a rinsing cycle, and a spin-drying cycle. Recently, it is equipped with a drying function so that it can even perform a drying process to dry the laundry that has been dehydrated.

When doing laundry, depending on the type or material of the laundry, there may be cases where laundry cannot be washed together in one washing machine. Conventional washing machines have a single washing machine, so laundry that cannot be washed together must be separated and washed separately.

In this case, the inconvenience of having to separate laundry and the need to run the washing machine multiple times (for example, twice) result in a significant waste of time and energy. Additionally, even if you wanted to wash a small amount of laundry, you had to run the washing machine for a long time.

One aspect of the present invention disclosed to solve the above-described problem is to propose a washing machine equipped with a plurality of washing devices.

Another aspect of the present invention is to propose a washing machine that can control multiple washing machines using a single power button.

To this end, the washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes a housing; a first washing device disposed inside the housing; a second washing device disposed inside the housing and on top of the first washing device; A control panel placed on the front of the housing; a first user interface provided in the lower area of the control panel and receiving a first control command for controlling the first washing machine; a second user interface provided in the lower area of the control panel and receiving second control commands for controlling the second washing machine; and a third user interface provided on the control panel, wherein the first and second user interfaces include an activation mode in which the first and second washing machines are controlled according to the first and second control commands, respectively, and a first user interface. And according to the second control command, the first and second washing machines may be operated in a power saving mode, which is an uncontrolled state, and the third user interface may be configured to switch the first and second user interfaces from the power saving mode to the active mode. A third control command is input.

And, a washing machine according to another aspect of the present invention includes a housing; a first washing device disposed inside the housing; a second washing device disposed inside the housing and on top of the first washing device; A control panel placed on the front of the housing; a first user interface provided in a lower area of the control panel and receiving a first control command for controlling the first washing machine; and a second user interface provided in the lower area of the control panel and receiving a second control command for controlling the second washing machine. The first and second user interfaces are configured to receive the first and second control commands. Accordingly, it may be operated in an activation mode in which the first and second washing devices are controlled, respectively, and in a power saving mode in which the first and second washing devices are not controlled according to the first and second control commands, and the first user The interface includes a first power button that receives a first mode switching command for switching the first user interface from a sleep mode to an active mode, and the second user interface includes a first power button for switching the second user interface from a sleep mode to an active mode. 2 It includes a second power button that receives a mode switching command.

According to the proposed washing machine, it is equipped with a plurality of washing devices so that laundry can be separated and washed as needed. Additionally, by controlling multiple washing machines using a single power button, a control panel that is easy to operate and convenient to use can be implemented.

1 is an external perspective view of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a control panel of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a control configuration diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an operation flowchart showing an integrated power mode control algorithm for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the control panels of a plurality of washing machines are turned off by the integrated power supply in a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the control panels of a plurality of washing machines are turned on by a unified power source in a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the wash cancel button on the right side of the control panel is activated on the integrated power source in a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is an operation flowchart showing a power saving mode control algorithm for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is an operation flowchart showing an activation mode switching control algorithm for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a diagram showing a control panel of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 11 is an operation flowchart showing an individual power mode control algorithm of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panel of the first washing machine is turned off by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panel of the first washing machine is turned on by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a diagram showing a state in which the wash cancel button is activated on the control panel of the first washing machine in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panel of the second washing machine is turned off by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panel of the second washing machine is turned on by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a diagram showing a state in which the wash cancel button is activated on the control panel of the second washing machine in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 18 is an operation flowchart showing a power saving mode control algorithm for a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 19 is an operation flowchart showing an activation mode switching control algorithm of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiments described in this specification and the configuration shown in the drawings are preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and at the time of filing this application, there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings in this specification.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

1 is a perspective view of the exterior of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the washing machine 1 includes a first washing machine 100 of a front loading type with a first laundry inlet 41 formed in front of the first washing space 115, and a second washing space ( It may include a second washing machine 200 of a top loading type in which a second laundry inlet 234 is formed at the upper part of the washing machine 215).

The first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 perform washing using different washing methods, and have a structure in which two washing machines 100 and 200 are combined on one platform, with a plurality of washing machines inside. It may include a laundry space (115, 215).

The first washing machine 100 may include a first drum 110 in which a first washing space 115 is formed. The first drum 110 may be provided in a cylindrical shape with at least a portion of one side open, and may be arranged so that the open side faces forward.

The first washing machine 100 may include a first housing 130 in which the first drum 110 is disposed. may include.

The first washing machine 100 may include a front cover 40 provided with a first laundry inlet 41 through which laundry can be put into the first laundry space 115, and the front cover 40 includes a first laundry inlet 41. A first door 160 for opening and closing the laundry inlet 41 may be coupled.

The first door 160 is provided to correspond to the first laundry inlet 41 and may be rotatable with respect to the front cover 40. The first door 160 may include a first door frame 161, a first door cover 162, and a door glass 163.

The first door 160 may include an auxiliary door 164 so that laundry can be put into the first laundry space 115 even when the first door 160 is closed.

The second washing machine 200 may include a second drum 210 in which a second washing space 215 is formed. The second drum 210 may be provided in a cylindrical shape with at least a portion of one side open, and may be arranged so that the open side faces upward.

The second washing device 200 may include a second housing 230 with an open bottom and a second drum 210 disposed therein. The second washing machine 200 is disposed in the second housing 230 and may include a second door 260 for opening and closing the second laundry inlet 234. The second door 260 is provided to correspond to the second laundry inlet 234 and may include a second door frame 261 and a second door cover 262. The second door 260 may include a third door 280 so that laundry can be put into the second laundry space 215 even when the second door 260 is closed.

Additionally, the washing machine 1 may be disposed on the upper part of the front cover 40 and include a control panel 50 for operating the washing machine 1. The control panel 50 is provided with a user interface 400 that receives washing setting information related to the operation of the washing machine 1 and displays various information to the user. The user interface 400 may include an input unit that receives a user command from the user, and a display unit that displays various operation information of the washing machine 1 to the user according to the input user command. The user interface 400 may be provided on the front of the washing machine 1 for user convenience. The user interface 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 .

Figure 2 is a diagram showing a control panel of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, a user interface 400 is provided on the control panel 50 to enable interaction with the user. For example, user commands for the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 may be input from the user, and operation information corresponding to the user input or administrative status may be displayed.

The user interface 400 is provided in the lower area of the control panel 50 and includes a first user interface 401 that receives a first control command for controlling the first washing machine 100, and a control panel 50. It is provided in the lower area of and may include a second user interface 402 that receives a second control command for controlling the second washing machine 200.

The first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 have an activation mode in which the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 are controlled according to the first and second control commands, respectively, and a first and second user interface. According to the control command, the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 may be operated in a power saving mode, which is an uncontrolled state.

The first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 have a plurality of buttons for inputting user commands related to the operation of the washing machine 1 (reservation, wash water temperature, number of rinses, wash, rinse, spin, selection water level, etc.) It can be included. A number of buttons include a wash water temperature button to select the wash water temperature, a rinse count button to select the number of rinses, and a wash course according to the type of laundry (multiple wash courses include standard course, wool course, boiling course, and drying course). etc.) may be provided with a course button to select the course.

In addition, the first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 may include additional option buttons that can simultaneously control the first and second washing machines 100 and 200.

Additionally, the user interface 400 is provided in the lower area of the control panel 50 and receives a third control command for switching the first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 from the power saving mode to the active mode. 3May further include a user interface 403.

The third user interface 403 includes an integrated power button 403-1 (hereinafter referred to as 'power button') that can simultaneously control the power of the first and second washing machines 100 and 200, and a first washing machine A first start button (403-2, START/PAUSE button) that can start or pause the operation of the device 100, and a second start button that can start or pause the operation of the second washing device 200. It may include a button (403-3, START/PAUSE button).

The power button 403-1 is configured to simultaneously turn on or turn off the power of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 with one button.

The first and second start buttons 403-2 and 403-3 are configured separately because individual power buttons for the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are not provided.

Figure 3 is a control configuration diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In Figure 3, the washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a user interface 400, a storage unit 500, a control unit 510, a driving unit 520, and an audio output unit 530. do.

User interface 400 can interact with a user. For example, user input regarding the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 may be received from the user, and operation information corresponding to the received user input or administrative status may be displayed.

The user interface 400 may be installed on the front of the washing machine 1 for user convenience. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the user interface 400 may be installed on the control panel 50. Below, the user interface 400 is installed on the control panel 50 as an example, but the installation location of the user interface 400 is not limited to this. For example, it can be installed anywhere where the user can operate and view it.

Additionally, the user interface 400 may be equipped with a wake up function that is automatically activated when the user approaches within a certain range. For example, when a user approaches within a certain range, the user interface 400 may be activated. In other words, the user interface 400 may be turned on. On the other hand, if the user leaves within a certain range, the user interface 400 may be deactivated. In other words, the user interface 400 may be in an off state.

The control unit 500 controls the overall operation of the washing machine 1, including the washing cycle, rinsing cycle, and spin-drying cycle, according to the washing operation information input from the user interface 400, and includes a microprocessor 501, memory 502, and It may include a timer 503.

The timer 503 can count the operating times of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200.

In addition, after turning on the power button 401, the control unit 500 allows a predetermined time (approximately 3 minutes) to elapse without a button input in any one of the plurality of washing machines 100 and 200 (100 or 200). If so, the user interface 400 can be controlled to enter the power saving mode. By entering the power saving mode, power consumption can be minimized and the washing machine (100 or 200) in operation can be clearly distinguished from the washing machine (200 or 100) in operation.

Additionally, after entering the power saving mode, the control unit 500 may control the power saving mode to be released by inputting a wake-up button or pressing any button on the user interface 400.

In addition, after turning on the power button 401, the control unit 500 turns off the power of the washing machine 1 when a predetermined time (approximately 3 minutes) elapses without button input from both of the plurality of washing machines 100 and 200. You can do it.

Additionally, the control unit 500 controls the operation of the user interface 400 to display laundry operation information input according to the user's operation command.

The storage unit 510 may store control programs and control data for controlling the operation of the washing machine 1, and various application programs and application data that perform various functions according to user input.

The driving unit 520 operates the water supply device 310, detergent supply device 320, first and second drain pumps 170 and 270, and The first and second drive motors 140 and 240 are driven.

The sound output unit 530 may include a speaker 531 that converts electrical signals into sound. Here, the sound output unit 530 may receive an electrical sound signal from the control unit 500 and output sound corresponding to the received electrical sound signal.

Hereinafter, the operation process and effects of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

First, the control panel 50 of the first and second washing devices 100 and 200 is turned on or off using the integrated power, and the first or second washing devices 100 or 200 are turned on through the wash cancel buttons 404 and 405. The process of canceling the administration will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.

Figure 4 is an operation flowchart showing an integrated power mode control algorithm of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 is an operation flowchart showing a control panel of a plurality of washing machines turned off by the integrated power source in the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panels of a plurality of washing machines are turned on by a combined power source in a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 7 is an embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing the activated state of the wash cancel button on the right side of the control panel on the integrated power supply in the washing machine.

In FIG. 4, the user turns on the power button 403-1 of the third user interface 403 provided on the control panel 50 (700).

When the power button 403-1 is turned on, the user interface 400 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 5, and then turns on, as shown in FIG. 6, and the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine are connected to each other. (200) turns on at the same time.

When the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are turned on at the same time, the control unit 500 determines whether the first washing machine 100 is turned on (802).

When the power of the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state (804).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state, the user selects a washing course and option for the first washing machine 100 using the first user interface 401 (806). Here, the wash course may include a standard course, delicate course, wool course, towel course, bedding course, etc., and options may include wash water temperature, number of rinses, spin intensity, etc.

Next, the control unit 500 determines whether the course and option selection of the first washing machine 100 has been completed (808).

As a result of the determination in step 808, if the course and option selection of the first washing machine 100 is not completed, the process is fed back to step 806 to proceed with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 808, when the course and option selection of the first washing machine 100 is completed, the user selects the first start button 403-2 of the first washing machine 100 (810).

When the first start button 403-2 is selected, the first washing machine 100 starts operation according to the selected washing course and option and proceeds with the washing process (washing process, rinsing process, and spin-drying process) (812).

When the first washing machine 100 starts operating, the first and second wash cancel buttons 404 and 405 may be activated in the user interface 400, as shown in FIG. 7 .

In this way, when the user selects the first wash cancellation button 404 of the first washing device 100 while performing the steps (washing step, rinsing step, and spin-drying step) of the first washing device 100, the control unit ( 500) determines whether the first wash cancellation button 404 has been selected (814).

As a result of the determination in step 814, if the first washing cancellation button 404 is not selected, the process is fed back to step 812 and the operation of the first washing machine 100 continues.

Meanwhile, if the first washing cancellation button 404 is selected as a result of the determination in step 814, the control unit 500 cancels the operation of the first washing machine 100 (816).

Next, the control unit 500 uses the built-in timer 503 to count the time during which the stroke of the first washing machine 100 was canceled, and the counted time is a predetermined time (N minutes; the stroke of the first washing machine 100 is canceled). It is determined whether the standard time for determining cancellation (approximately 3 minutes) has elapsed (818). This is to determine whether a predetermined time (approximately 3 minutes) has elapsed after the first wash cancel button 404 is selected because the user may accidentally press the first wash cancel button 404.

As a result of the determination in step 818, if the time for which the cycle of the first washing machine 100 was canceled has elapsed a predetermined time (N minutes), the control unit 500 performs a predetermined time after the first washing cancellation button 404 is selected. I decide that time has passed.

Accordingly, after the first washing cancellation button 404 is selected, the control unit 500 turns off the power of the first washing machine 100 (820) and ends the operation after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Meanwhile, in step 700, when the power button 403-1 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are turned on at the same time, and the control unit 500 operates the second washing machine ( 200) determines whether the power is turned on (902).

When the power of the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the first washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state (904).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state, the user selects a washing course and option for the second washing machine 200 using the user interface 400 (906). Next, the control unit 500 determines whether the course and option selection of the second washing machine 100 has been completed (908).

As a result of the determination in step 908, if the selection of the course and option for the second washing machine 200 is not completed, the process is fed back to step 906 to proceed with subsequent operations.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 908, when the course and option selection of the second washing machine 200 is completed, the user selects the start button 403-3 of the second washing machine 200 (910).

When the start button 403-3 of the second washing device 200 is selected, the second washing device 200 starts operation according to the selected washing course and option and performs the washing cycle (washing cycle, rinsing cycle, and spin-drying cycle). Proceed (912).

When the second washing machine 100 starts operating, the first and second wash cancel buttons 404 and 405 may be activated in the user interface 400, as shown in FIG. 9 .

In this way, when the user selects the second wash cancellation button 405 of the second washing device 200 while performing the steps (washing step, rinsing step, and spin-drying step) of the second washing device 200, the control unit ( 500) determines whether the second wash cancellation button 405 has been selected (914).

As a result of the determination in step 914, if the second washing cancellation button 405 is not selected, the process is fed back to step 912 and the operation of the second washing machine 200 continues.

Meanwhile, if the second washing cancellation button 405 is selected as a result of the determination in step 914, the control unit 500 cancels the operation of the second washing machine 200 (916).

Next, the control unit 500 uses the built-in timer 503 to count the time when the stroke of the second washing machine 200 is canceled, and the counted time is a predetermined time (N minutes; the stroke of the second washing machine 200 is canceled). It is determined whether the standard time for determining cancellation (approximately 3 minutes) has elapsed (918). This is to determine whether a predetermined time (approximately 3 minutes) has elapsed after the second wash cancel button 405 is selected because the user may accidentally press the wash cancel button 405.

As a result of the determination in step 918, if the time for which the cycle of the second washing machine 200 was canceled has elapsed a predetermined time (N minutes), the control unit 500 selects the second washing cancel button 405 and then performs a predetermined cycle. I decide that time has passed.

Accordingly, after the second washing cancellation button 404 is selected, the control unit 500 turns off the power of the second washing machine 200 (920) and ends the operation after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Meanwhile, while performing the processes (washing process, rinsing process, and spin-drying process) of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 in steps 812 and 912, the user presses the power button 403-1. When turned off, the control unit 500 determines whether the power button 403-1 is turned off (702).

As a result of the determination in step 702, if the power button 403-1 is not turned off, the process is fed back to steps 812 and 912, and the operation of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 continues.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 702, if the power button 403-1 is turned off, the control unit 500 proceeds to steps 816 and 916 to perform the operations of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200. Cancel and proceed with the next operation.

In this way, the washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention uses one power button 403-1 provided on the control panel 50 to operate the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200. You can turn the power on or off at the same time. That is, one power button 403-1 can perform the function of an integrated power supply. Next, a predetermined period of time has elapsed without a button input on the first or second user interface 401 or 402 and the power saving mode is entered. The process is explained with reference to FIG. 8.

Figure 8 is an operation flowchart showing a power saving mode control algorithm for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 8, the user turns on the power button 403-1 of the user interface 400 provided on the control panel 50 (1000).

When the power button 403-1 is turned on, the user interface 400 is turned off and then turned on (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and the power of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 is turned on simultaneously. .

When the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are turned on at the same time, the control unit 500 determines whether the first washing machine 100 is turned on (1102).

When the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 enters an activation mode ready for operation (1104).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state, the user inputs a button to select a washing course and option for the first washing machine 100 using the user interface 400.

Accordingly, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the first user interface 401 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 (1106).

As a result of the determination in step 1106, if there is a button input on the first user interface 401, the first washing machine 100 continues to maintain the activation mode, which is ready for operation, and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1106, if there is no button input on the first user interface 401, the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode (1110). The power saving mode can be entered when there is no button input on the first user interface 401 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 for a predetermined period of time (N minutes), and the power saving mode entry timing is limited to this. It doesn't work.

When the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode, the first user interface 401 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 is turned off. Turning off the first user interface 401 means that the screen of the first user interface 401 displays an operation screen in which all lighting, except for the LED lamp of the first start button 403-2, slowly darkens and turns off. it means.

In this way, with the first washing machine 100 entering the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the first user interface 401 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 (1112). ).

As a result of the determination in step 1112, if there is no button input on the first user interface 401, the first washing machine 100 feeds back to step 1110 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1112, if there is a button input on the first user interface 401, the first washing machine 100 proceeds to step 1108 and re-enters the activation mode in a ready state for operation.

Meanwhile, in step 1000, when the power button 403-1 is turned on and the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are turned on simultaneously, the control unit 500 operates the second washing machine ( 200) determines whether the power is turned on (1122).

When the power of the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the first washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state (1124).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state, the user uses the user interface 400 to input a button to select a washing course and option for the second washing machine 200.

Accordingly, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 (1126).

As a result of the determination in step 1126, if there is a button input on the second user interface 402, the second washing machine 200 continues to maintain the activation mode, which is ready for operation, and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1126, if there is no button input on the second user interface 402, the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode (1130). The power saving mode can be entered when there is no button input on the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 for a predetermined period of time (N minutes), and the power saving mode is limited to this point. It doesn't work.

When the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode, the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 is turned off. Turning off the second user interface 402 means that the screen of the first user interface 402 displays an operation screen in which all lighting, except for the LED lamp of the second start button 403-3, slowly darkens and turns off. In this way, when the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200. Do (1132).

As a result of the determination in step 1132, if there is no button input on the second user interface 402, the second washing machine 200 feeds back to step 1130 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1132, if there is a button input on the second user interface 402, the second washing machine 200 proceeds to step 1128 and re-enters the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Next, when the first or second washing machine 100 or 200 enters the power saving mode after a predetermined time has elapsed without any button input, various display screens of the power saving mode may be provided.

For example, when the second washing device 200 of the first and second washing devices 100 and 200 enters the power saving mode, after the second washing device 200 enters the power saving mode, the second washing device 200 enters the power saving mode. A screen providing the phrase 'Touch to wake up' may be displayed at the top of the second user interface 402 corresponding to 200.

In addition, when the second washing device 200 of the first and second washing devices 100 and 200 enters the power saving mode, after the second washing device 200 enters the power saving mode, the second washing device 200 The LED lamp of the second start button 403-3 corresponding to can display a screen that slowly repeats brightening and darkening.

In addition, when the second washing device 200 of the first and second washing devices 100 and 200 enters the power saving mode, after the second washing device 200 enters the power saving mode, the second washing device 200 ) A screen providing the phrase 'SLEEP' may be displayed in the 7-segment (18:88) of the second user interface 402 corresponding to ).

In addition, when the second washing device 200 of the first and second washing devices 100 and 200 enters the power saving mode, after the second washing device 200 enters the power saving mode, the second washing device 200 A screen notifying entry into power saving mode may be displayed with an icon at the top of the second user interface 402 corresponding to .

Next, when the first or second washing machine (100 or 200) enters power saving mode after a predetermined time has elapsed without any button input, various display screens are provided to release the power saving mode through wake-up. can do.

For example, when releasing the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200 among the first and second washing machines 100 and 200, the second washing machine 200 is in the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200. A screen for canceling sleep mode can be displayed by touching 'Touch to wake up' provided at the top of the second user interface 402 corresponding to .

At this time, the power saving mode can be released by selecting any button on the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200, but is not limited to this.

In addition, when releasing the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200 among the first and second washing machines 100 and 200, when the user wakes up from the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200, the second user interface An operation screen can be displayed in which lighting is sequentially turned on from the center of 402 to the left and right.

In addition, when releasing the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200 among the first and second washing machines 100 and 200, when the user wakes up from the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200, the user interface 400 ) You can display an operation screen where the lighting turns on sequentially from the left to the right.

In addition, when releasing the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200 among the first and second washing machines 100 and 200, when the user wakes up from the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200, the user interface 400 ) can be displayed in which the lighting is sequentially turned on from the left to the right of the user interface 400 in left and right directions.

In addition, when the second washing machine 200 of the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 is released from the power saving mode, when the user wakes up from the power saving mode of the second washing machine 200, the entire lighting is switched off slowly. A brightening operation screen can be displayed.

Next, while the first or second user interface (401 or 402) is operating in power saving mode after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any button input, the first or second door (160, 260) is opened and the first or second user interface (401 or 402) is opened. The process by which the interface 401 or 402 is converted to the active mode will be described with reference to FIG. 9.

Figure 9 is an operation flowchart showing an activation mode switching control algorithm for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 9, the user turns on the power button 403-1 of the user interface 400 provided on the control panel 50 (1200).

When the power button 403-1 is turned on, the user interface 400 is turned off and then turned on (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and the power of the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 is turned on simultaneously. .

When the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are turned on at the same time, the control unit 500 determines whether the first washing machine 100 is turned on (1202).

When the power of the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state (1204).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state, the user inputs a button to select a washing course and option for the first washing machine 100 using the first user interface 401.

Accordingly, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input corresponding to the first washing machine 100 (1206).

As a result of the determination in step 1206, if there is a button input, the first washing machine 100 continues to maintain the operation ready state and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1206, if there is no button input, the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode (1210). The power saving mode can be entered when there is no button input on the first user interface 401 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 for a predetermined period of time (N minutes), and the power saving mode entry timing is limited to this. It doesn't work.

When the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode, the first user interface 401 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 is turned off. Turning off the first user interface 401 means that the screen of the first user interface 401 displays an operation screen in which all lighting, except for the LED lamp of the first start button 403-2, slowly darkens and turns off. it means.

In this way, when the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether the first door 160 of the first washing machine 100 is opened (1212).

As a result of the determination in step 1212, if the first door 160 of the first washing machine 100 is not opened, the first washing machine 100 feeds back to step 1210 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1212, if the first door 160 of the first washing machine 100 is opened, the first washing machine 100 proceeds to step 1308 and switches back to the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Meanwhile, in step 1300, when the power button 403-1 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 and the second washing machine 200 are turned on at the same time, and the control unit 500 operates the second washing machine ( 200) determines whether the power is turned on (1222).

When the power of the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the first washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state (1224).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state, the user uses the user interface 400 to input a button to select a washing course and option for the second washing machine 200.

Accordingly, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 (1226).

As a result of the determination in step 1226, if there is a button input, the second washing machine 200 continues to maintain the activation mode, which is ready for operation, and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1226, if there is no button input, the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode (1230). The power saving mode can be entered when there is no button input on the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 for a predetermined period of time (N minutes), and the power saving mode is limited to this point. It doesn't work.

When the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode, the second user interface 402 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 is turned off.

In this way, when the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether the second door 260 of the second washing machine 200 is opened (1232).

As a result of the determination in step 1232, if the second door 260 of the second washing machine 200 is not opened, the second washing machine 200 feeds back to step 1230 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1232, if the second door 260 of the second washing machine 200 is opened, the second washing machine 200 proceeds to step 1328 and switches back to the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, while the first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 are operating in power saving mode, when the first and second doors 160 and 260 are opened, the first and second users Although the interfaces 401 and 402 are switched to the active mode as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and while the first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 are operating in the power saving mode, the first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 are switched to the active mode. Of course, the first and second user interfaces 401 and 402 can be configured to switch to the active mode even when the second doors 160 and 260 are closed.

Next, when first and second power buttons 406-1 and 407-1 are formed in the first and second user interfaces 406 and 407, respectively, the first and second power buttons 406-1 and 407 A method of switching the first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 from the power saving mode to the active mode using -1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 19.

Figure 10 is a diagram showing a control panel of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 10, a user interface 400 is provided on the control panel 50 to enable interaction with the user. For example, user commands for the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 may be input from the user, and operation information corresponding to the user input or administrative status may be displayed.

The user interface 400 is provided in the lower area of the control panel 50 and includes a first user interface 406 that receives a first control command for controlling the first washing machine 100, and a control panel 50. It is provided in the lower area of and may include a second user interface 407 that receives a second control command for controlling the second washing device 200.

The first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 have an activation mode in which the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 are controlled according to the first and second control commands, respectively, and the first and second According to the control command, the first and second washing machines 100 and 200 may be operated in a power saving mode, which is an uncontrolled state.

The first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 have a plurality of buttons for inputting user commands related to the operation of the washing machine 1 (reservation, wash water temperature, number of rinses, wash, rinse, spin, selection water level, etc.) It can be included. In addition, the first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 may include additional option buttons that can simultaneously control the first and second washing machines 100 and 200.

In addition, the first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 are configured to receive first and second mode switching commands for switching the first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 from the sleep mode to the active mode. and second power buttons 406-1 and 407-1, respectively.

In addition, the first and second user interfaces 406 and 407 include first and second start buttons 406-2 and 407 that can start or pause the operation of the first and second washing devices 100 and 200. -2) may be included, respectively.

Hereinafter, the operation process and effects of the washing machine and its control method according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Figure 11 is an operation flowchart showing an individual power mode control algorithm of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 12 is an operation flowchart showing a control panel of the first washing machine turned off by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panel of the first washing machine is turned on by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 14 is another embodiment of the present invention. A diagram showing a state in which the wash cancel button is activated on the control panel of the first washing device in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 15 shows a state in which the control panel of the second washing device is turned off by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 is a diagram showing a state in which the control panel of the second washing machine is turned on by an individual power source in a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 17 is another embodiment of the present invention. This is a diagram showing a state in which the wash cancel button is activated on the control panel of the second washing device in the washing machine.

In FIG. 11, the user turns on the first power button 406-1 of the first user interface 406 provided on the control panel 50 (1800).

When the first power button 406-1 is turned on, the first user interface 406 is turned off as shown in FIG. 12 and then turned on as shown in FIG. 13 and the first washing machine 100 is turned on. The power turns on.

When the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the control unit 500 determines whether the first washing machine 100 is turned on (1802).

When the power of the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state (1804).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state, the user selects a washing course and option for the first washing machine 100 using the first user interface 401 (1806).

Next, the control unit 500 determines whether the course and option selection of the first washing machine 100 has been completed (1808).

As a result of the determination in step 1808, if the course and option selection of the first washing machine 100 is not completed, the process is fed back to step 1806 to proceed with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1808, when the course and option selection of the first washing machine 100 is completed, the user selects the first start button 406-2 of the first washing machine 100 (1810).

When the first start button 406-2 is selected, the first washing machine 100 starts operation according to the selected washing course and option and proceeds with the washing process (washing process, rinsing process, and spin-drying process) (1812).

When the operation of the first washing machine 100 starts, the first washing cancel button 406-3 may be activated in the first user interface 406, as shown in FIG. 14.

In this way, when the user selects the first wash cancellation button 406-3 of the first washing device 100 while performing the steps (washing step, rinsing step, and spin-drying step) of the first washing device 100, The control unit 500 determines whether the first wash cancellation button 406-3 has been selected (1814).

As a result of the determination in step 1814, if the first washing cancellation button 406-3 is not selected, the process is fed back to step 1812 and the operation of the first washing machine 100 continues.

Meanwhile, if the first washing cancellation button 406-3 is selected as a result of the determination in step 1814, the control unit 500 cancels the operation of the first washing machine 100 (1816).

Next, the control unit 500 uses the built-in timer 503 to count the time during which the stroke of the first washing machine 100 was canceled, and the counted time is a predetermined time (N minutes; the stroke of the first washing machine 100 is canceled). Determine whether the standard time for determining cancellation (approximately 3 minutes) has elapsed (1818). This is because the user may accidentally press the first wash cancellation button (406-3), so it is necessary to determine whether a predetermined time (about 3 minutes) has passed after the first wash cancel button (406-3) is selected. will be.

As a result of the determination in step 1818, if the time for which the cycle of the first washing machine 100 was canceled has elapsed a predetermined time (N minutes), the control unit 500 operates after the first washing cancellation button 406-3 is selected. , it is determined that a certain amount of time has passed.

Accordingly, after the first washing cancellation button 406-3 is selected, the control unit 500 turns off the power of the first washing machine 100 (1820) and ends the operation after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Meanwhile, in step 1812, when the user turns off the first power button 406-1 while performing the steps (washing step, rinsing step, and spin-drying step) of the first washing machine 100, the control unit 500 turns off the first power button 406-1. It is determined whether the power button 406-1 is turned off (1815).

As a result of the determination in step 1815, if the first power button 406-1 is not turned off, the process is fed back to step 1812 and the operation of the first washing machine 100 continues.

Meanwhile, if the first power button 406-1 is turned off as a result of the determination in step 1815, the control unit 500 proceeds to step 1816, cancels the operation of the first washing machine 100, and proceeds with the subsequent operation. .

Meanwhile, the user turns on the second power button 407-1 of the second user interface 407 provided on the control panel 50 (1900).

When the second power button 407-1 is turned on, the second user interface 407 is turned off as shown in FIG. 15 and then turned on as shown in FIG. 16 and the second washing machine 200 is turned on. The power turns on.

When the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the control unit 500 determines whether the second washing machine 200 is turned on (1902).

When the power of the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state (1904).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state, the user selects a washing course and option for the second washing machine 200 using the second user interface 407 (1906).

Next, the control unit 500 determines whether the course and option selection of the second washing machine 200 has been completed (1908).

As a result of the determination in step 1908, if the selection of the course and option for the second washing machine 200 is not completed, the process is fed back to step 1906 to proceed with subsequent operations.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 1908, when the course and option selection of the second washing machine 200 is completed, the user selects the start button 407-2 of the second washing machine 200 (1910).

When the start button 407-2 of the second washing device 200 is selected, the second washing device 200 starts operation according to the selected washing course and option and performs the washing cycle (washing cycle, rinsing cycle, and spin-drying cycle). Proceed (1912).

When the second washing machine 200 starts operating, the second washing cancel button 407-3 may be activated in the second user interface 407, as shown in FIG. 17.

In this way, when the user selects the second wash cancellation button 407-3 of the second washing device 200 while performing the steps (washing step, rinsing step, and dehydration step) of the second washing device 200, the user selects the second washing cancel button 407-3. The control unit 500 determines whether the second wash cancellation button 407-3 has been selected (1914).

As a result of the determination in step 1914, if the second washing cancellation button 407-3 is not selected, the process is fed back to step 1912 and the operation of the second washing machine 200 continues.

Meanwhile, if the second washing cancellation button 407-3 is selected as a result of the determination in step 1914, the control unit 500 cancels the operation of the second washing machine 200 (1916).

Next, the control unit 500 uses the built-in timer 503 to count the time when the stroke of the second washing machine 200 is canceled, and the counted time is a predetermined time (N minutes; the stroke of the second washing machine 200 is canceled). Determine whether the standard time for determining cancellation (approximately 3 minutes) has elapsed (1918). This is because the user may accidentally press the second wash cancellation button (407-3), so it is necessary to determine whether a predetermined time (about 3 minutes) has passed after the second wash cancel button (407-3) is selected. will be.

As a result of the determination in step 1918, if the time for which the cycle of the second washing machine 200 was canceled has elapsed a predetermined time (N minutes), the control unit 500 operates after the second washing cancellation button 407-3 is selected. , it is determined that a certain amount of time has passed.

Accordingly, after the second washing cancellation button 407-3 is selected, the control unit 500 turns off the power of the second washing machine 200 (1920) and ends the operation after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Meanwhile, in step 1912, when the user turns off the second power button 407-1 while performing the steps (washing step, rinsing step, and spin-drying step) of the second washing machine 100, the control unit 500 turns off the second power button 407-1. It is determined whether the power button 407-1 is turned off (1915).

As a result of the determination in step 1915, if the second power button 407-1 is not turned off, the process is fed back to step 1912 and the operation of the second washing machine 200 continues.

Meanwhile, if the second power button 407-1 is turned off as a result of the determination in step 1915, the control unit 500 proceeds to step 1916, cancels the operation of the second washing machine 200, and proceeds with the subsequent operation. .

Next, the process of entering the power saving mode after a predetermined time has elapsed without a button input on the first or second user interface 406 or 407 will be described with reference to FIG. 18.

Figure 18 is an operation flowchart showing a power saving mode control algorithm for a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 18, the user turns on the first power button 406-1 of the first user interface 406 provided on the control panel 50 (2100).

When the first power button 406-1 is turned on, the first user interface 406 is turned off and then turned on (see FIGS. 14 and 15) and the first washing machine 100 is turned on.

When the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the control unit 500 determines whether the first washing machine 100 is turned on (2102).

When the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 enters an activation mode ready for operation (2104).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the first user interface 406 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 (2106).

As a result of the determination in step 2106, if there is a button input on the first user interface 406, the first washing machine 100 continues to maintain the activation mode, which is ready for operation, and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 2106, if there is no button input on the first user interface 406, the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode (2110). The power saving mode can be entered when there is no button input on the first user interface 406 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 for a predetermined period of time (N minutes), and the power saving mode entry timing is limited to this. It doesn't work.

When the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode, the first user interface 406 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 is turned off. Turning off the first user interface 406 means that the screen of the first user interface 406 displays an operation screen in which all lighting, except for the LED lamp of the first start button 406-2, slowly darkens and turns off. it means.

In this way, with the first washing machine 100 in the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the first user interface 406 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 (2112) ).

As a result of the determination in step 2112, if there is no button input on the first user interface 406, the first washing machine 100 feeds back to step 2110 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 2112, if there is a button input on the first user interface 406, the first washing machine 100 proceeds to step 2108 and re-enters the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Meanwhile, the user turns on the second power button 407-1 of the second user interface 407 provided on the control panel 50 (2200).

When the second power button 407-1 is turned on, the second user interface 407 is turned off and then turned on (see FIGS. 17 and 18) and the second washing machine 200 is turned on.

When the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the control unit 500 determines whether the second washing machine 200 is turned on (2202).

When the power of the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state (2204).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the second user interface 407 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 (2206).

As a result of the determination in step 2206, if there is a button input on the second user interface 407, the second washing machine 200 continues the subsequent operation while maintaining the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 2206, if there is no button input on the second user interface 407, the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode (2210).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode, the second user interface 407 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 is turned off.

In this way, with the second washing machine 200 in the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the second user interface 407 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 (2212). ).

As a result of the determination in step 2212, if there is no button input on the second user interface 407, the second washing machine 200 feeds back to step 2210 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 2212, if there is a button input on the second user interface 407, the second washing machine 200 proceeds to step 2208 and re-enters the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Next, while the first or second user interface (406 or 407) is operating in power saving mode after a predetermined period of time has elapsed without any button input, the first or second door (160, 260) is opened and the first or second user interface (406 or 407) is opened. The process by which the interface 406 or 407 is converted to the active mode will be described with reference to FIG. 19.

Figure 19 is an operation flowchart showing an activation mode switching control algorithm of a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 19, the user turns on the first power button 406-1 of the first user interface 406 provided on the control panel 50 (2300).

When the first power button 406-1 is turned on, the first user interface 406 is turned off and then turned on (see FIGS. 12 and 13) and the first washing machine 100 is turned on.

When the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the control unit 500 determines whether the first washing machine 100 is turned on (2302).

When the first washing machine 100 is turned on, the first washing machine 100 enters an activation mode ready for operation (2304).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the operation ready state, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the first user interface 406 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 (2306).

As a result of the determination in step 2306, if there is a button input on the first user interface 406, the first washing machine 100 continues to maintain the activation mode, which is ready for operation, and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 2306, if there is no button input on the first user interface 406, the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode (2310).

When the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode, the first user interface 406 corresponding to the first washing machine 100 is turned off.

In this way, when the first washing machine 100 enters the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether the first door 160 of the first washing machine 100 is opened (2312).

As a result of the determination in step 2312, if the first door 160 of the first washing machine 100 is not opened, the first washing machine 100 feeds back to step 2310 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, if the first door 160 of the first washing machine 100 is opened as a result of the determination in step 2312, the first washing machine 100 proceeds to step 2308 and is switched back to the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

Meanwhile, the user turns on the second power button 407-1 of the second user interface 407 provided on the control panel 50 (2400).

When the second power button 407-1 is turned on, the second user interface 407 is turned off and then turned on (see FIGS. 15 and 16) and the second washing machine 200 is turned on.

When the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the control unit 500 determines whether the second washing machine 200 is turned on (2402).

When the power of the second washing machine 200 is turned on, the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state (2404).

When the second washing machine 200 enters the operation ready state, the control unit 500 determines whether there is a button input on the second user interface 407 corresponding to the second washing machine 200 (2406).

As a result of the determination in step 2406, if there is a button input on the second user interface 407, the second washing machine 200 continues to maintain the activation mode, which is ready for operation, and proceeds with the subsequent operation.

Meanwhile, as a result of the determination in step 2406, if there is no button input on the second user interface 407, the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode (2410).

In this way, when the second washing machine 200 enters the power saving mode, the control unit 500 determines whether the second door 260 of the second washing machine 200 is opened (2412).

As a result of the determination in step 2412, if the second door 260 of the second washing machine 200 is not opened, the second washing machine 200 feeds back to step 2410 and proceeds with subsequent operations while maintaining the power saving mode.

Meanwhile, if the second door 260 of the second washing machine 200 is opened as a result of the determination in step 2412, the second washing machine 200 proceeds to step 2408 and is switched back to the activation mode, which is ready for operation.

1: washing machine
50: control panel
100, 200: first and second washing devices
115, 215: 1st and 2nd laundry space
160, 260: 1st and 2nd doors
400: User Interface
401, 406: First user interface
402, 407: Second user interface
403: Third user interface
403-1, 406-1, 407-1: Power button
403-2, 403-3, 406-2, 407-2: first and second start buttons

Claims (22)

A first clothing processing device;
a second clothing processing device disposed above the first clothing processing device;
One control panel disposed only in a front area of the second clothing processing device;
a first user interface provided in a lower area of the one control panel and receiving user input for the first laundry treatment device;
a second user interface provided in an upper area of the one control panel and receiving user input for the second laundry treatment device; and
A control unit that controls the first clothing processing device according to the user input received by the first user interface and controls the second clothing processing device according to the user input received by the second user interface,
The first user interface is,
A first power button for receiving a user input for turning on or off the power of the first laundry treatment device, a washing course button for receiving a user input for selecting a washing course, and starting or a first start button that receives a user input to stop;
The second user interface is,
A second power button for receiving a user input for turning on or off the power of the second laundry treatment device, a drying course button for receiving a user input for selecting a drying course, and starting the operation of the second laundry processing device or a second start button that receives a user input to stop;
The control unit,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the first power button is input from the one control panel, the first clothing processing device is turned on,
When a signal corresponding to the selection of the washing course button is input from the control panel and a signal corresponding to the selection of the first start button is input, the first clothing is washed to perform a washing cycle according to the selected washing course. control processing devices,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the second power button is input from the one control panel, the second clothing processing device is turned on,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the drying course button is input from the one control panel and a signal corresponding to selection of the second start button is input, the second clothing is operated to perform a drying process according to the selected drying course. Clothing processing unit that controls the processing unit. According to paragraph 1,
a first door that opens and closes the first laundry treatment device; and
Includes a second door that opens and closes the second laundry treatment device,
The one control panel is,
A clothing treatment device disposed between the first door and the second door. According to paragraph 1,
The first user interface is,
A laundry treatment device that is activated when the first power button is selected while the first laundry treatment device is turned off. According to paragraph 1,
The first user interface is,
A laundry treatment device that is deactivated when the first power button is selected while the first laundry treatment device is turned on. According to paragraph 1,
The second user interface is,
A laundry treatment device that is activated when the second power button is selected while the second laundry treatment device is turned off. According to paragraph 1,
The second user interface is,
A laundry treatment device that is deactivated when the second power button is selected while the second laundry treatment device is turned on. According to paragraph 3,
The first user interface is,
A clothing processing device that is deactivated if the user input is not received for a predetermined period of time in an activated state. According to clause 5,
The second user interface is,
A clothing processing device that is deactivated if the user input is not received for a predetermined period of time in an activated state. According to paragraph 1,
The first clothing processing device performs a washing process,
The second laundry treatment device is capable of performing a drying process while the first laundry treatment device is performing the washing process. A first clothing processing device; a second laundry treatment device disposed above the first laundry treatment device; and a control panel disposed in front of the second clothing treatment device, wherein:
The control panel is,
It is a control panel disposed only in the front area of the second clothing processing device,
receiving a user input for the first clothing processing device from a user through a first user interface provided in a lower area of the one control panel;
Turning on or off the power of the first clothing processing device or controlling the first clothing processing device according to a user input received through the first user interface;
receiving a user input for the second laundry treatment device from the user through a second user interface provided in an upper area of the one control panel;
It includes: turning on or off the power of the second clothing processing device or controlling the second clothing processing device according to a user input received through the second user interface,
Controlling the first laundry treatment device and controlling the second laundry treatment device can be performed simultaneously,
The first user interface is,
A first power button for receiving a user input for turning on or off the power of the first laundry treatment device, a washing course button for receiving a user input for selecting a washing course, and starting or a first start button that receives a user input to stop;
The second user interface is,
A second power button for receiving a user input for turning on or off the power of the second laundry treatment device, a drying course button for receiving a user input for selecting a drying course, and starting the operation of the second laundry processing device or a second start button that receives a user input to stop;
Turning on or off the power of the first clothing processing device or controlling the first clothing processing device,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the first power button is input from the control panel, turning on the first clothes processing device;
When a signal corresponding to the selection of the washing course button is input from the control panel and a signal corresponding to the selection of the first start button is input, the first clothing is washed to perform a washing cycle according to the selected washing course. Controlling the processing device;
Turning on or off the power of the second clothing processing device or controlling the second clothing processing device,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the second power button is input from the one control panel, turning on the second clothing processing device;
When a signal corresponding to selection of the drying course button is input from the one control panel and a signal corresponding to selection of the second start button is input, the second clothing is operated to perform a drying process according to the selected drying course. A method of controlling a clothing processing device comprising: controlling the processing device. According to clause 10,
If a signal corresponding to selection of the first power button is input from the control panel while the first clothing processing device is performing the washing cycle, the washing cycle is canceled and the first laundry processing device is turned on. A control method of a clothing treatment device including turning it off. According to clause 10,
If a signal corresponding to selection of the second power button is input from the control panel while the second clothing processing device is performing the drying process, the drying process is canceled and the second clothing processing device is turned on. A control method of a clothing treatment device including turning it off. According to clause 11,
Activating the first user interface when the first power button is selected while the first laundry treatment device is turned off. According to clause 13,
A method of controlling a laundry treatment device further comprising deactivating the first user interface when the first power button is selected while the first laundry treatment device is turned on. According to clause 12,
Activating the second user interface when the second power button is selected while the second laundry treatment device is turned off. According to clause 15,
A method of controlling a laundry treatment device further comprising deactivating the second user interface when the second power button is selected while the second laundry treatment device is turned on. According to clause 13,
If the user input is not received for a predetermined period of time while the first user interface is activated, deactivating the first user interface. According to clause 15,
If the user input is not received for a predetermined period of time while the second user interface is activated, deactivating the second user interface. laundry device;
a drying device disposed on top of the washing machine;
One control panel disposed only in the front area of the drying device;
a first user interface provided in a lower area of the one control panel and receiving user input about the washing machine;
a second user interface provided in an upper area of the one control panel and receiving user input regarding the drying device; and
A control unit that controls the washing machine according to the user input received by the first user interface and controls the drying device according to the user input received by the second user interface,
The first user interface is,
A first power button for receiving a user input for turning on or off the power of the washing device, a washing course button for receiving a user input for selecting a washing course, and a user input for starting or stopping the operation of the washing device. Includes a first start button for receiving,
The second user interface is,
A second power button for receiving a user input for turning on or off the power of the drying device, a drying course button for receiving a user input for selecting a drying course, and a user input for starting or stopping the operation of the drying device. Includes a second start button for receiving,
The control unit,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the first power button is input from the one control panel, the washing machine is turned on,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the washing course button is input from the one control panel and a signal corresponding to selection of the first start button is input, the washing device is configured to perform a washing cycle according to the selected washing course. control,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the second power button is input from the one control panel, the drying device is turned on,
When a signal corresponding to selection of the drying course button is input from the one control panel and a signal corresponding to selection of the second start button is input, the drying device is configured to perform a drying process according to the selected drying course. Controlled clothing handling device. According to claim 19,
The first user interface is,
A clothes handling device that is activated when the first power button is selected when the washing machine is turned off and is deactivated when the first power button is selected when the laundry machine is turned on. According to claim 19,
The second user interface is,
A clothes handling device that is activated when the second power button is selected when the drying device is turned off and is deactivated when the second power button is selected when the drying device is turned on. According to claim 19,
At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface,
A clothing processing device that is deactivated if the user input is not received for a predetermined period of time in an activated state.