User interface solutions for accessing appliance control through cosmetic outer cabinet
US12018423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2216/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A laundry appliance includes a body that houses a motor that selectively operates a drum for processing laundry, wherein the body includes an aperture for selectively accessing the drum. A door panel provides selective access to the aperture. A controller is configured to operate at least the motor. A user interface is in communication with the controller for selecting a laundry-processing operation to be performed. An outer panel at least partially conceals the body from view. An outer selector is positioned proximate the outer panel, wherein the outer selector is in communication with the controller via the user interface.
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