Washing apparatus
US10920357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2101/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a washing apparatus and to a washing apparatus having a convenient user interface. More specifically, the present invention relates to a washing apparatus that provides a user interface that is concentrated, simple and intuitive. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a washing apparatus may be provided that is characterized by comprising: an annular rotary knob provided for course selection; a display for selectively displaying a course screen showing information on a course selected from within the radial directions of the rotary knob, and an options screen for changing options for at least one wash water temperature; washing intensity, number of rinses, and spin-dry intensity within the course; a switching input part provided within the radial directions of the rotary knob in order to switch between the course screen and the options screen through a selection by a user; and a single variable input part provided to change the options when in the options screen and to make inputs unrelated to the options when in the course screen.
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