Lg electronics inc. (20240337062). CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS simplified abstract

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CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS

Organization Name

lg electronics inc.

Inventor(s)

Joongil Shin of Seoul (KR)

Kyuchul Lee of Seoul (KR)

Hyunseung Lee of Seoul (KR)

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337062 titled 'CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS

The present application describes a clothes treatment apparatus with a unique window sensor system.

  • The apparatus includes a cabinet with a panel input hole and a mounting panel, a drum for holding clothes, a control circuit board, and a window sensor system.
  • The window sensor system consists of a window body, a film sensor, and a film wire connecting the sensor to the control circuit board.
  • The window sensor system is designed to detect when a user comes in contact with the window body, enhancing user interaction with the apparatus.
  • A window guide protrudes from the transparent member of the window, preventing the film wire from touching the mounting panel, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
  • The innovative window sensor system improves the functionality and user experience of the clothes treatment apparatus.

Potential Applications: - Home laundry appliances - Commercial laundry services - Clothing retail stores

Problems Solved: - Enhanced user interaction and safety - Improved functionality of clothes treatment apparatus

Benefits: - Increased user convenience - Prevents damage to the film wire - Efficient and safe operation

Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of laundry appliances - Retailers selling clothes treatment apparatus - Laundry service providers

Questions about the Window Sensor System: 1. How does the window sensor system improve user interaction with the clothes treatment apparatus? 2. What are the safety benefits of the window sensor system?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in window sensor technology for laundry appliances.


Original Abstract Submitted

the present application relates to a clothes treatment apparatus comprising: a cabinet including a panel input hole and a mounting panel, which has a panel-mounting hole; a drum which is rotatably provided in the cabinet to accommodate clothes, and has a drum input hole communicating with the panel input hole; a control circuit board positioned in the cabinet; and a window having a window body positioned in the panel-mounting hole, a film sensor provided on the window body so as to sense whether the body of a user comes in contact with the window body, and a film wire for connecting the film sensor and the control circuit board, wherein the window includes a window guide, which protrudes from a transparent member toward the control circuit board so as to prevent the film wire from coming in contact with the mounting panel.