TWI744605B - washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a washing machine that can operate multiple download programs without using a terminal at low cost. [Solution] The drum-type washing machine (100) is located at the frame (2) that houses the rotating drum (3), and is equipped with: an operation panel (10); and a memory unit (120), which is capable of downloading the operation It is used to memorize plural number of strokes; and the download stroke key (12a) is on the operation panel (10), allowing the user to select one of the previously memorized plural running strokes. The operation panel (10) is equipped with There is a display section (15) for the appointment time, the amount of lotion, the remaining time, the appointment time, the remaining time, and the amount of lotion that display the appointment time, the amount of lotion, and the amount of lotion displayed (15). 12a) When the operating stroke is selected, the selected operating stroke is displayed.

Description

washing machine

The present invention relates to washing machines.

In Patent Document 1, a washing and drying system is described, which is equipped with a memory means to memorize the contents of the received operation course, and an operation means to perform operations such as the start of the operation course. In the case of the operation schedule, it is assumed that only the operation of the last operation schedule memorized in the aforementioned memory means can be performed. The washing and drying system described in Patent Document 1 memorizes the course downloaded from the information terminal as the course of the last operation, and then is configured to be able to download without using the terminal The operation of the itinerary.

In Patent Document 2, a washing machine is described, which is equipped with a downloading means for downloading a sequence of control means or a program for controlling the action and overwriting it, and capable of cooperating with the program overwritten by the aforementioned downloading means. Display sheet for exchange. In the washing machine described in Patent Document 2, the operation panel display sheet of the washing machine is exchanged for a dedicated sheet according to the schedule downloaded from the information terminal, so that the download schedule can be recognized. [Prior Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

[Patent Document 1] JP 2005-46418 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2004-41537 A

[The problem to be solved by the invention]

The washing and drying system described in Patent Document 1 has the following problem: that is, it has only one course, and if another course is operated, the download course will disappear. The washing machine described in Patent Document 2 has the following problem: that is, it consumes cost on the display sheet and also requires the user to consume labor for exchange.

The present invention was made in view of such a situation, and its subject is to provide a washing machine that can operate multiple downloading programs at low cost without using a terminal. [Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the washing machine of the present invention is characterized in that it is provided with: a memory unit that can memorize a plural number of the downloaded operation course; and an operation course selection unit that allows the user to select the plural number that has been memorized One of the aforementioned operation schedules; and the remaining time display unit, which displays the remaining time of washing, the aforementioned remaining time display unit, displays the selected operation schedule when the operation schedule is selected by the aforementioned operation schedule selection unit The aforementioned operating stroke. [Effects of Invention]

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a washing machine capable of operating a plurality of downloading processes without using a terminal at low cost.

Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. <Implementation form> Hereinafter, with appropriate reference to the drawings, a detailed description will be given of a mode for implementing the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as an "embodiment"). In addition, in the following, although a series of washing machines that can perform various processes of washing, washing, dewatering, and drying the laundry placed in a horizontal or inclined drum (that is, drum-type washing) A clothes dryer) is taken as an example for description. However, it can also be used for washing, washing, dewatering, and drying of the laundry placed in a longitudinally arranged washing tub (vertical washing and drying). It is suitable for all kinds of washing machines such as vertical type fully automatic washing machine.

Fig. 1 is a structural diagram showing a household appliance system S using a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the home appliance system (washing system) S is on the Internet 200, and has a server (commercial server) 201 that provides services, and cooperates with the server 201 and actively The Push notification server 202 that obtains the information to notify the user's smart phone 300. The server 201 and the Push notification server 202 are connected to a smart phone 300 (mobile information terminal) outside the house via a communication carrier network (fixed network) 203 such as an LTE/3G network.

The home appliance system S is equipped with a home appliance H connected to the home network via the wireless LAN (Local Area Network) router 204 of the HGW (Home Gate Way) which is a bridge to the home network. Home appliance H refers to so-called information equipment such as white goods such as washing and drying machines, robot cleaners, lighting, and security equipment, and so-called information equipment such as PCs, AV equipment, tablets, and telephones. In this embodiment, as the household electrical appliance H, a drum-type washing machine 100 (washing machine) is taken as an example. In addition, the network that connects the home appliance H and the wireless LAN router 204 may be specific short-range wireless such as wireless LAN, Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc., in addition to wired LAN.

As shown in FIG. 1, the drum type washing machine 100 is connected to a server 201 on the Internet 200 via a wireless LAN router 204, and is provided with a service of the server 201 (for example, a download service). The drum-type washing machine 100 can be connected to the smartphone 300 via the wireless LAN router 204 in the house. The data (for example, download data) of the smart phone 300 can be transmitted to the main body of the drum washing machine 100.

The drum-type washing machine 100 includes a control unit 110, a memory unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, and a communication unit 150. The control unit 110, the memory unit 120, the operation unit 130, and the display unit 140 are mainly installed on the control board of the washing machine 100. The communication unit 150 is equipped with a wireless communication function, and is connected to the control board using UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter), for example.

The control unit 110 is constituted by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or the like, and controls the entire drum-type washing machine 100 and executes a control program to make it function as an in-house system of the home appliance system S. The memory unit 120 is composed of non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), etc., and stores various data used by the control unit 110 and Program. The non-volatile area (e.g. EEPROM) of the memory unit 120 is, for example, a plural number of memory of the operating process downloaded from the server 201.

The operation unit 130 is an input device for the drum-type washing machine 100 to input user voice instructions and the like for pressing operations of the operation keys of the operation display unit 10a (described later), microphones, and the like. The display unit 140 displays the operating status of the drum-type washing machine 100 by operating various LEDs of the display unit 10a, a 7-segment display, etc., to display the light-emitting status.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the drum-type washing machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention when viewed obliquely from above. In addition, hereinafter, the right side of the drum-type washing machine 100 is referred to as the right side, and the left side to the left is referred to as the left side.

As shown in FIG. 2, the drum type washing machine 100 is provided with a frame 1, and an outer tank 2 elastically supported in the frame 1, and a rotating drum rotatably supported in the outer tank 2 (Inner tank) 3. The frame body 2 is formed by combining a steel plate and a resin molded product, and installing it on the base body B. The frame body 1 is composed of left and right side panels 1a, a front cover 1b, a back cover 1c, a top cover 1d, and a lower front cover 1e. The left and right side plates 1a are combined by the upper reinforcement material, the front reinforcement material, and the rear reinforcement material, which are not shown in the figure. In this way, the box-shaped frame 1 including the base B is constructed and has sufficient strength as the frame.

At roughly the center of the face mask 1b in front of the frame 1, the door 4 for opening and closing the inlet and outlet of clothes and other items (laundry) is opened and closed by the pivot 4h provided at the front reinforcement material. support. The front cover 1b near the right hand of the door 4 is provided with a door handle 4t for unlocking the locking mechanism (not shown) of the door 4 by holding it.

By holding the door handle 4t, the locking mechanism is released and the door 4 can be opened. On the other hand, by pushing and attaching the door 4 to the front cover 1b, the door 4 is closed and locked. The front reinforcing material is slightly concentric with the opening of the outer tank 2 and has a circular opening for in and out of laundry.

At the upper right front of the top cover 1d of the housing 1, there is an operation panel 10 equipped with an operation unit, a display unit, etc., and at the upper left of the front, there is a place to put lotion or softener on it. Open type lotion input part 5. The details of the operation panel 10 will be described later.

At the rear side of the operation panel 10, a drying filter 6 is provided. The drying filter 6 is equipped with a mesh type filter and removes silk debris or dust during the drying operation. The top cover 1d is provided with a water suction hose connection port 7 connected with a hose for sucking the remaining water in the bathtub, and a water supply hose connection port 8 connected with a water faucet. At the flat portion 13a of the lower front cover 1e, a cover 1f is installed to allow a filter member of a wire dust filter (not shown) to pass in and out.

<Operation Panel 10> Fig. 3 is a plan view showing the operation panel 10 in a fully lit state. The operation panel 10 has a function of allowing the user to operate and display the operating status when the drum-type washing machine 100 is in use. The operation panel 10 is composed of a cover member 50, a printing sheet 60, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) of a light-emitting element, a 7-segment display, and the like. The operation panel 10 uses light-emitting elements such as LEDs and a 7-segment display to illuminate and display characters or numbers.

The cover member 50 is formed into a substantially rectangular shape by a synthetic resin material, and is formed so as to have the same plane height as the top cover 1d of the housing 1 and the surface of the lotion injection portion 5. The cover member 50 is formed by integrally molding a printing sheet 60 on which a printing portion and a light-transmitting printing portion are formed on the surface of the cover member 50 formed of a transparent resin.

The printing sheet 60 is integrally formed on the surface of the cover member 50. The printing sheet 60 is formed by applying printing processing to a sheet material made of synthetic resin and having light transmittance. The printing sheet 60 is in the flat coated surface 61 that is printed in black, is hollowed out with characters, and is colored in fog gray, and is configured to look black and inconspicuous when the LED is extinguished. If the LED emits light Then you can see the text. Except for the character part that is illuminated by the LED, it is also colored in the same way, and it is configured so that the member located on the back side cannot be seen.

<Operation display unit 10a> The operation panel 10 is provided with an operation display unit 10a. The operation display unit 10a includes a power key 10v, a basic setting unit 11, a download schedule unit 12, a detailed setting and status display unit 13, and a remote control unit 14. The basic setting portion 11 has a monolithic island shape that does not have concavities and convexities (projections) when viewed in plan, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, for example. Since the download stroke section 12 is positioned as an expansion function of the basic setting section 11, it is arranged side by side with the operation keys (11a to 11f) of the basic setting section 11. The detailed setting and status display portion 13 is the same as the basic setting portion 11 and the download stroke portion 12, and has a monolithic island shape without unevenness (protrusion), for example, is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. The basic setting unit 11, the downloading process unit 12, and the detailed setting and status display unit 13 are formed in the shape of a single block that is not integrated with each other. The basic setting part 11, the downloading process part 12 and the detailed setting and status display part 13, although the downloading process part 12 is entered into the basic setting part 11, they are formed as a whole block which is not mutually integrated. The shape.

The operation keys (11a-11f) of the basic setting unit 11 and the base part of the download stroke unit 12 are colored orange or silver to make it conspicuous, for example, the detailed setting and status display unit 13 is blacked out to make it inconspicuous .

At the front part of the drum-type washing machine 100, the power key 10v and the basic setting part 11 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction. In addition, at the front of the operation panel 10, starting from the right to the left of the drum-type washing machine 100, a basic setting unit 11, a detailed setting, a status display unit 13, and a remote control unit 14 are arranged in this order. In addition, the download stroke unit 12 is arranged between the buttons of the basic setting unit 11. That is, the power button 10v is placed in the most easy-to-operate part. In addition, the basic setting section 11, the download stroke section 12, and the detailed setting, status display section 13, and remote control section 14 are basically based on the frequency of use. The order of the high functions is arranged from the right to the left. In this way, the user can press the operation key from right to left with the right hand to perform quick key operation.

＜Power button 10v, door lock dead button 11b, reservation button 11c＞ The power button 10v is arranged at the upper right of the operation display portion 10a. Below the power button 10v, a door lock button 11b included in the basic setting part 11 and an LED 11bl for displaying its pressed state are arranged. The door lock button 11b is a button to lock the door 4 when the operation is stopped. The door lock key 11b is continuously pressed for a specific time when the operation is stopped, so that the door 4 is locked, or the lock is released. The lock/unlock of door 4 can be confirmed according to the lighting/non-lighting of LED11bl. The door lock key 11b, which is an additional function key, uses the least conspicuous color in the background color or the color with low saturation and low brightness. On the left side of the power button 10v and on the right side of the appointment time, remaining time, and lotion amount display portion 15, a reservation button 11c, which is an additional function button of the basic setting portion 11, is arranged.

＜Basic Setting Section 11＞ The operation keys (11a to 11f) of the basic setting section 11 are set as 1 function 1 operation key. The basic setting part 11 is located at the right end, and is provided with a start and a temporary stop button 11a and an LED 11al for displaying the pressed state thereof. In addition, in the basic setting unit 11, since the door lock dead key 11b and the reservation key 11c have been described above, the description will be omitted here. The start and temporary stop button 11a is a button that is pressed when the operation starts or when it is temporarily stopped during operation. The start and temporary stop keys 11a are used at a high frequency, so they are arranged at the right end of the basic setting part 11, and the base part is at the operation panel 10 and used in the operation keys. The conspicuous color or the color with the highest chroma, such as using red or blue colors.

In the basic setting section 11, the basic setting keys for the operating stroke, namely the washing key 11d, the washing→drying key 11e, and the drying key 11f, are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. The washing button 11d, the washing→drying button 11e, and the drying button 11f are the buttons that will be pressed during the washing process, the drying process after the washing process, and the drying process, respectively. Moreover, on the upper part of the washing button 11d, the washing→drying button 11e, and the drying button 11f, the pressing of the washing button 11d, the washing→drying button 11e, and the drying button 11f are arranged respectively. The status of LED11dl, LED11el and LED11fl is displayed.

The operation display unit 10a gradually increases the frequency of use according to the sequence of the buttons of "start, temporary stop button" → "basic setting" → "download schedule" → "detailed setting". The washing button 11d, washing→drying button 11e, drying button 11f, and downloading stroke button 12a are located in the basic setting section 11 and downloading stroke section 12. The colors are the most conspicuous except for the start and temporary stop buttons 11a. Or the color with the highest brightness and chroma, such as silver. The start and temporary stop keys 11a are the most frequently operated keys of the user in the basic setting section 11, and are set as the most conspicuous color by chroma or lightness. In addition, the washing key 11d, the washing→drying key 11e, the drying key 11f, and the downloading stroke key 12a of the basic operation stroke with the second highest frequency of operation by the user are set to the second most conspicuous color or brightness. s color.

In this way, because the operation keys (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a) are set according to the order of use (11a, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, 11b, 11c) from the conspicuous colors. Because the color is not conspicuous, therefore, the intensity of the color tone and the change of the color are accompanied by the priority of the operation, and the improvement of the operability can be sought.

On the upper side of the basic setting part 11 and the download stroke part 12, the system is arranged to display that it is pressed when one of the washing button 11d, the washing→drying button 11e, and the drying button 11f is pressed. The basic setting display area 11g for the detailed travel options of the basic operation travel.

The basic setting display area 11g is arranged above the washing button 11d, the washing→drying button 11e, the drying button 11f, and the download stroke button 12a (operation stroke selection part), and will be displayed on the top side of the button except for the download stroke button 12a. The strokes that can be set when the operation keys (11d, 11e, 11f) are operated are arranged in a unified manner. In addition, the so-called "custom" refers to a mode in which washing, washing, and dehydration can be set to the user's preferences.

The basic setting display area 11g is displayed by lighting a light-emitting element, such as an LED. In the basic setting display area 11g, all the options of the detailed travel are illuminated and displayed, and only the selected detailed travel will be illuminated. After the operation starts, only the detailed itinerary that has been selected will be displayed.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the basic setting display area 11g of the operation display portion 10a of the operation panel 10 when the standard stroke is selected. As shown in FIG. 4, in the basic setting display area 11g, when the standard stroke is selected, only the LED corresponding to the "standard" is lit.

〈Download Program Section 12〉 As shown in Fig. 3, the download schedule part 12 is provided with a download schedule button 12a which is a download schedule selection button, and the pressing of the download schedule button 12a (download schedule selection state) at the top of it is shown的LED12a1. The download stroke key 12a allows the user to select one of the plurality of aforementioned operating strokes memorized in the non-volatile area of the memory unit 120. In this embodiment, the download stroke section 12 is positioned as an expansion function of the basic setting section 11. Therefore, it is arranged side by side with the operation keys (11d, 11e, 11f) of the basic setting section 11. However, the system can also be arranged in a form independent of the basic setting unit 11.

In the download itinerary, for example, there are "washing ball itinerary", "sludge course", "curtain course", "pet clothes course", "wrinkle-removing course", and "seasonal course".

<Detailed settings, status display section 13> The operation keys (13a to 13h) of the detailed setting and status display unit 13 are the same as the operation keys (11a to 11f) of the basic setting unit 11, and are set as 1 function and 1 operation key. The detailed setting and the base of the status display portion 13 are not conspicuous when not in use, and make the light-emitting elements such as LED display more recognizable when in use, and use one of the operation panels 10 The least conspicuous color or the color with the lowest saturation, such as dark black. The detailed setting and status display unit 13 uses a darker and less conspicuous color or a color with a lower saturation than the door lock key 11b added with the function key.

As a result, the operation display section 10a of the operation panel 10 (equipped with the basic setting section 11 and the detailed setting and status display section 13), the basic setting section 11, which has a large number of operations by the user, is set to be relatively Colors that are more conspicuous for the detailed settings and the status display portion 13 for the number of operations performed by the user, or colors with higher chroma. Therefore, in the basic setting section 11 and the detailed setting and status display section 13, the colors are changed from the conspicuous colors to the inconspicuous colors according to the order used by the user. Therefore, the color change is given priority to the operation. The levels correspond to each other, and the color change can make the operation smooth and improve the operability.

The detailed setting and status display section 13 is arranged on the left side of the operation keys (11a-11f) of the basic setting section 11, and is arranged in the horizontal direction in the same row as the operation keys (11a-11f). The detailed setting and status display section 13 is arranged from left to right in the horizontal direction with AI key 13f, drying/drying degree key 13g, hot water key 13h, warm water mist key 13a, Wash button 13b, wash button 13c, spin button 13d, and dry button 13e. Among the operation keys (13a to 13h) of the detailed setting and status display unit 13, the operation keys (13a to 13e) are the same as those of the basic setting unit 11 in the detailed setting and status display unit 13. Those with similar basic operations. Therefore, the operation keys (13a to 13e) are arranged close to the operation keys of the basic setting unit 11.

The warm water mist key 13a, the washing key 13b, the dehydration key 13d, and the drying key 13e are keys that are pressed repeatedly to set the required time. The time required for each of the warm water mist key 13a, washing key 13b, dehydration key 13d, and drying key 13e is displayed on the first setting display part 13i1 above each key, and is displayed by a 7-segment display. Option time. Furthermore, above the first setting display portion 13i1, a second setting display portion 13i2 for displaying the meaning of the time or the number of times of the 7-segment display of the first setting display portion 13i1 is arranged. In the second setting display part 13i2, the options of the warm water mist key 13a, dehydration key 13d, and drying key 13e are displayed: "Warm automatic", "Niagara Falls (registered trademark)", " "Wenfeng Songyi", "Auto". The cleaning key 13c is repeatedly pressed to set the number of cleanings to be performed, and the selected mode is illuminated and displayed.

The AI button 13f is a button that will be pressed during automatic adjustment of the washing time. The AI button 13f is used to select the presence or absence of the AI mode by pressing it repeatedly. In AI mode, the setting is displayed by turning on LED13f1.

Drying/drying degree key 13g is a key for changing the spin speed during washing, and is in the order of "normal" (light off) → "strong" (light on) → "weak" (light on) Repeatedly. The display of "strong" or "weak" is a combination of the text part and LED13gl to display by lighting the LED13gl. Those who have been selected among "strong" or "weak" are illuminated and displayed.

The hot water key 13h is a key for sucking the remaining hot water of the bathtub through the pump. The hot water key 13h is pressed repeatedly, and for those who are in the washing operation of "Laundry" or "Cleaning 1" washing 1 time or "Cleaning 2" washing 2 times Set up where to use the remaining hot water in the bathtub. The display of "washing", "washing 1" or "washing 2" is a combination of the text part and LED13hl to display by lighting the LED13hl. Those who have been selected among "washing", "washing 1" or "washing 2" are illuminated.

At the upper stage of the operation display portion 10a, a detailed state display portion 13j that displays the detailed operating state is arranged. The detailed status display portion 13j is displayed with "confirmation of tap on", "in defoaming operation", etc., and is displayed as a state requiring an alarm or a required state. Each display of the detailed status display portion 13j is displayed by lighting the LED.

<Remote Control Unit 14> The remote control unit 14 is provided with a remote control key 14a, an LED 14a1 representing the pressing of the remote control key 14a, and an LED 14b representing the communication state at the upper portion of the remote control key 14a. When communicating, LED14b is used as a light display. The remote control unit 14 can be connected to the smartphone 300 via the wireless LAN router 204 by pressing the remote control key 14a, and can transmit data of the smartphone 300 (such as downloading itinerary data) to the main body.

By pressing the remote control key 14a, the download strokes dL1, dL2, and dL3 of the smart phone 300 can be transmitted to the main body of the drum washing machine 100.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of downloading itinerary data downloaded from the server 201 on the Internet 20 to the smart phone 300. The smart phone 300 shown in FIG. 1 can be connected to the server 201 on the Internet 20 if the washing machine control application is activated, and can download and download the itinerary data from the server 201. As shown in FIG. 5, on the display screen of the smart phone 300, the downloaded download schedule data dL1, dL2, dL3 are displayed.

<Reservation time, remaining time, lotion display part 15> The reservation time, remaining time, and detergent amount display unit 15 (remaining time display unit) are displayed in addition to the display of "normal time", and further display of "during downloading schedule". (Usually) On the upper side of the basic setting display area 11g, a display unit 15 showing the reserved time, the amount of lotion, the remaining time, the reserved time, the remaining time, and the amount of lotion is displayed. The appointment time, remaining time, and washing amount display unit 15 are displayed by a 7-segment display. The appointment time, remaining time, and lotion amount display unit 15 is a combination of the text part of "appointment", "lotion", "remaining appointment" and LED15l1 representing the reserved time, the amount of lotion, and the remaining time respectively. To display by lighting the LED15l1. Only those of "reservation", "lotion", and "remaining appointment" that are being displayed by the reservation time, remaining time, and lotion amount display unit 15 will be displayed. The appointment time, the amount of lotion, and the remaining time are expressed in units of "after hour", "cup", and "minute" respectively. The text part of "after hour", "cup", and "minute" is a structure that emits light by combining with the LED1512 of the light-emitting element.

The reservation time, remaining time, and lotion amount display unit 15 is a 3-sequential digital display unit 151, 152, 153 and 153 that can display Arabic numerals (numbers for calculation) from "0" to "9" in 7 segments. The symbol display parts 154, 155, and 156 are integrally formed. The digital display parts 151, 152, and 153 are displayed in a 3-digit display in the left-right direction side by side in the same way as the 8 in the blank. The symbol display part 154 is arranged between the left-side digital display part 151 and the central digital display part 152, and is illuminated by the colon “ ：” constituted by the mark. The symbol display portion 155 is arranged between the number display portion 152 in the center and the number display portion 153 on the right side, and is composed of a "." symbol that lights up when a period (dot) is displayed. The symbol display part 156 is arranged on the right side of the digital display part 153, and is composed of a symbol "." that lights up when a period (dot) is displayed.

<When the download schedule is displayed> FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the operation display portion 10a of the operation panel 10 in the actual operation state. Fig. 6 shows the state where downloading itinerary dL3 (downloading itinerary No. 3) is selected. As shown in FIG. 6, when the downloading itinerary is displayed, the reserved time, remaining time, and lotion amount display unit 15 displays the downloading itinerary data (dL1, dL2,...). That is, the reservation time, remaining time, and detergent amount display function of the existing 7-segment LED is used to display the remaining time, etc., to display the reservation time, remaining time, and detergent amount display portion 15 Download the itinerary (dL3 in this case). Regarding the display of "normal time" or "download schedule" on the reserved time, remaining time, and detergent amount display unit 15, the selection is made by pressing the download schedule key 12a. If the download schedule key 12a is pressed, the LED 12a1 lights up, and the download schedule is selected. In this state, if the download stroke key 12a is pressed again, the system transitions to the next download stroke (dL1, dL2, ...).

The downloading process that the drum type washing machine 100 can memorize in the memory 120, for example, there are "washing ball process", "sludge process", "curtain process", "pet clothes process", "wrinkle removal process", "Seasonal itinerary", however, the downloading itinerary displayed in the reserved time, remaining time, and lotion display section 15 is limited to a limited number, for example, limited to three (dL1, dL2, dL3). This is because it is not ideal for users to over-memorize and recognize downloading schedules.

If it transitions to the download schedule display by pressing the download schedule key 12a, the reserved time, remaining time, and lotion amount display unit 15 will display the download schedule (dL1, dL2, ...). The user reads the display (dL1, dL2,...) represented by the download schedule displayed on the reserved time, remaining time, and detergent amount display unit 15, and becomes a download schedule that can recognize the number of the download schedule. . By this, the user can instantly know the selected download schedule and the selected download schedule, and the convenience of use is improved. In addition, since the system does not require a dedicated display sheet, the system can reduce the manufacturing cost and can also reduce the user's labor for exchange.

Hereinafter, the display operation of the operation panel 10 of the drum-type washing machine 100 constructed as described above will be described. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the changes in the download schedule display. In addition, the "stroke key" in FIG. 7 refers to the operation keys (11d to 11f) of the basic setting section 11 in FIG. 3 and the omission form of the download stroke key 12a, and the "stroke LED" in FIG. 7 refers to FIG. 3. The operation key LED (11dl~11fl) of the basic setting part 11 and the abbreviated form of the download stroke key LED12al. Similarly, the "trip name LED" in Figure 7 is the omitted form of the LED in the basic setting display area 11g in Figure 3, and the "7-segment display of remaining time" in Figure 7 is the reservation time and remaining time shown in Figure 3. The time and lotion amount display part 15 is omitted. In addition, the "selection", "washing and drying", "drying", "DL", and "reservation" in Figure 7 are the "selection button", "washing and drying button", and "drying" in Figure 3, respectively. The abbreviation form of "key", "downloading itinerary key", and "reservation key". Also, the ○ and ● marks in Fig. 7 represent the stroke LED, and the ● symbol represents that the operation key is pressed and the stroke LED is lighting. The "ST" in Figure 7 represents the stages of the downloading process display transition, and the "S" in Figure 7 represents the steps of the migration.

(ST1) Immediately after the power is turned on (refer to step S1), the "stroke key" is the "select key", the "stroke name LED" is "standard", and the "7-segment display of remaining time" is non-lighting.

(ST2) By pressing DL (download stroke key) (refer to step S2), the display system changes to "ST2". However, when there is no washing, it moves to washing and drying, and when there is no washing and drying, it moves to drying. Also, when there is no downloading data, the system skips to the next dL display. When there are no three download materials, the system becomes unacceptable. At "ST2", the "stroke button" is the "select button" and "download itinerary button", the "schedule name LED" is non-lighting, and the "remaining time 7-segment display" is the download itinerary "dL1" display. At "ST2", by pressing washing, washing and drying, and drying, it changes to "ST3", "ST4", and "ST5" respectively. At "ST2", the washing press system is not accepted (it is already in the washing press state).

(ST3) At "ST2", by pressing the wash (refer to step S3), the display system changes to "ST3". At "ST3", the "trip button" is the "select button" and "download itinerary button", the "trip name LED" is non-lighting, and the "remaining time 7-segment display" is the normal "reservation 3 hours" After" is displayed.

(ST4) At "ST2", by pressing the washing and drying (refer to step S4), the display system changes to "ST4". In addition, when there is no corresponding itinerary, it becomes unacceptable. At "ST4", the "stroke button" is the "washing and drying button" and the "download trip button", the "trip name LED" is non-lighting, and the "7-segment display of remaining time" is the download trip "dL1" show. At "ST4", press Wash to change to Wash. The washing and drying pressing system is not accepted (it is already pressed for washing and drying). Press drying, the system changes to drying. In addition, when there is no corresponding itinerary, it becomes unacceptable.

(ST5) At "ST2", by pressing drying (refer to step S5), the display system changes to "ST5". In addition, when there is no corresponding itinerary, it becomes unacceptable. At "ST5", the "stroke button" is the "drying button" and "downloading the trip button", the "trip name LED" is non-lighting, and the "remaining time 7-segment display" is the downloading trip "dL1" display . At "ST5", press Wash to change to Wash. Press the washing and drying, the system changes to the washing and drying. The drying press system cannot be accepted (it is already in the drying press state). In addition, when there is no corresponding itinerary, it becomes unacceptable.

(ST6) At "ST3", by pressing DL (refer to step S6), the display system changes to "ST6". At "ST6", the "stroke button" is the "select button" and "download itinerary button", the "schedule name LED" is non-lighting, and the "remaining time 7-segment display" is the download itinerary "dL2" display. At "ST6", the pressing of washing, washing and drying, drying, and reservation are the same as those in the dotted line in Figure 7.

(ST7) At "ST6", by pressing DL (refer to step S7), the display system changes to "ST7". At "ST7", the "travel button" is the "select button" and "download itinerary button", the "trip name LED" is non-lighting, and the "remaining time 7-segment display" is the download itinerary "dL3" display. At "ST7", pressing for washing, pressing for washing and drying, pressing for drying, and pressing for appointment are the same as those in the dotted line in Figure 7. As mentioned above, the number of downloading courses displayed in the "7-segment display of remaining time" (reservation time, remaining time, and washing amount display section 15) is limited to three (dL1, dL2, dL3). Therefore, at "ST7", when the DL is pressed (refer to step S8), while the reference sound is played, the display transitions to the initial state "ST1".

As described above, the drum type washing machine 100 of this embodiment is located at the housing 2 of the rotating drum 3, and is provided with: an operation panel 10; The memory; and the download stroke key 12a is on the operation panel 10, allowing the user to select one of the plurality of previously memorized operation strokes. The operation panel 10 is equipped with a display of the appointment time and lotion The reserved time, remaining time, and detergent amount display unit 15 for the amount, remaining time Operating stroke.

With this, since the download schedule (dL1, dL2,...) is displayed in the reserved time, remaining time, and lotion display section 15, the user can recognize the download schedule. It becomes an operation that can constantly perform multiple downloading schedules without using the terminal, and the convenience of use is improved. In addition, since the system does not require a dedicated display sheet, the system can reduce the manufacturing cost and can also reduce the user's labor for exchange. In addition, in this embodiment, since the 7-segment display of the reserved time, the remaining time, and the amount of detergent displayed as the remaining time is set at the operation panel 10, the selected operation course is displayed. Therefore, there is no need to install a new display unit. Therefore, the cost can be reduced, and the degree of freedom of the display space and layout of the operation panel 10 can be improved. Furthermore, since the existing reservation time, remaining time, and detergent amount display unit 15 are used, the versatility when the operation panel 10 is used in a washing machine can be improved.

The above-mentioned embodiment examples are described in detail for the purpose of explaining the present invention easily, and the present invention is not absolutely limited to those that include all the described configurations. For example, in this embodiment, although the series exemplified in the vertical type washing machine, the system can also be applied to a drum type washing machine or a washing and drying machine in the same way. In addition, the same applies to devices that should be considered for water intrusion into the key operation unit, such as dryers or humidification devices.

1: frame 2: Outer slot 3: Rotating drum (inner tank) 4: door 10: Operation panel 10a: Operation display 11: Basic setting section 11a: Start and temporary stop button 11e: Wash key 11f: Drying button 11g: Basic setting display area 12: Download itinerary 12a: Download stroke key (operation stroke selection part) 13: Detailed settings, status display 13a: warm water mist key 13b: Wash button 13d: dehydration key 13e: Drying button 13f: AI key 13g: Drying/drying degree key 13h: hot water key 13j: Detailed status display 14: Remote control department 14a: Remote control button 15: Appointment time, remaining time, lotion display unit (remaining time display unit) 100: Front-loading washing machine (washing machine) 110: Control Department 120: Memory Department 130: Operation Department 140: Display 150: communication unit dL1, dL2, dL3: Download stroke (operation stroke) S: Home appliance system

[Fig. 1] is a structural diagram showing a home appliance system using a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the washing machine of the above-mentioned embodiment viewed diagonally from above. [Fig. 3] is a plan view showing the operation panel of the washing machine of the above embodiment in a fully lit state. [Fig. 4] is a diagram showing the basic setting display area of the operation display part of the operation panel in the state where the standard stroke is selected in the washing machine of the above embodiment. [Fig. 5] is a diagram showing an example of downloading itinerary data downloaded from a server on the Internet to a smart phone of the washing machine of the above embodiment. [Fig. 6] is a diagram showing the operation display part of the operation panel of the actual operation state of the washing machine of the above embodiment. [Fig. 7] is a schematic diagram showing the transition of the download schedule display of the washing machine in the above-mentioned embodiment.

10: Operation panel

10a: Operation display

10v: Power button

11: Basic setting section

11a: Start and temporary stop button

11al: LED

11b: Door lock dead key

11bl: LED

11c: Appointment button

11d: Wash button

11dl: LED

11e: Washing→drying button

11el: LED

11f: Drying button

11fl: LED

11g: Basic setting display area

12: Download itinerary

12a: Download stroke key (operation stroke selection part)

12al: LED

13: Detailed settings, status display

13a: warm water mist key

13b: Wash button

13c: Clean the key

13d: dehydration key

13e: Drying button

13f: AI key

13fl: LED

13g: Drying/drying degree key

13gl: LED

13h: hot water key

13hl: LED

13i1: The first setting display

13i2: 2nd setting display

13j: Detailed status display

14: Remote control department

14a: Remote control button

14al: LED

14b: LED

15: Appointment time, remaining time, lotion display unit (remaining time display unit)

15l1: LED

15l2: LED

50: cover member

60: Printing sheet

61: Flat coated surface

151, 152, 153: digital display

154, 155, 156: Symbol display

Claims (2)

A washing machine is characterized in that it is provided with: a memory unit capable of storing a plurality of downloaded operation schedules; and an operation schedule selection unit allowing the user to select one of the plurality of previously memorized operation schedules One; and the remaining time display unit, which displays the remaining time of washing and downloading itinerary in 7 segments, the aforementioned remaining time display unit, when the operation course selection unit caused by the operation course selection unit, displays the selected aforementioned In the operation course, when the download course is selected by the operation course selection unit, the selected download course is displayed. A washing machine, characterized in that it is located at the frame containing the washing tub, and is provided with: an operation panel; and a memory unit capable of storing the downloaded operation schedule as plural memories; and an operation schedule selection unit for the aforementioned operation On the panel, the user is allowed to select one of the plurality of previously memorized operation schedules. The operation panel is equipped with a 7-segment display that displays the remaining time of washing and the remaining time of the downloading schedule, and the remaining time is displayed. Part, which is determined by the aforementioned operating stroke selection part When the operation schedule is selected, the selected operation schedule is displayed, and when the download schedule is selected by the operation schedule selection unit, the selected download schedule is displayed.

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