Light emitting apparatus for clothing handler

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the invention

The invention relates to a clothing treatment device, more particularly to a light emission device for a clothing treatment device.

Description of the relevant art

Clothing treatment equipment is used to carry out all kinds of clothing processes, and includes washing machines, dryers, etc.

A clothing treatment device is provided with a control panel. The control panel includes a plurality of buttons for applying a voltage and for inputting processes for handling clothes, and a plurality of LED (light emitting diode) components for emitting light to display a function corresponding to a selected button. In addition, to protect the LED components from the outside, several transparent windows that cover all the LED components are installed.

However, in the related clothes treating apparatus, since each transparent window covering each LED component is small, the light emitting efficiency of the LED components is deteriorated, and a user can not easily recognize whether light is emitted from a corresponding LED component or not ,

<patcit><text>DE 101 47 793 C1</text></patcit> describes a pressure-rotary switch, consisting of a rotary switch with a rotor and a rear derailleur arranged thereunder, and a pressure switch, which includes a arranged in the center of the rotor shaft spring-loaded plunger for actuating a microswitch disposed thereunder.

<patcit><text>DE 10 2006 023 959 A1</text></patcit> describes a control panel of a laundry treating machine, which directs the light emitted by a plurality of LEDs light by means of a protruding rib between a plurality of transparent protrusions only on transparent protrusions.

<patcit><text>DE 103 09 823 A1</text></patcit> describes a washing machine with a control panel, in which at least one push-button for entering washing programs and / or other operating parameters is arranged. To illuminate a single key, at least a part of the key cap and / or a region of a switch panel surrounding the key cap are made transparent. The implementation area for the key tappet is designed as a light guide. Below the light guide light emitting elements LEDs are arranged on a circuit board.

<patcit><text>DE 101 44 668 A1</text></patcit> describes a control panel of a laundry treating machine in which LEDs are covered by a transparent window. At the transparent window transparent projections are formed on the light exit side, which are associated with the respective LEDs. Ridges formed between the transparent protrusions formed on the back of a display cover serve as light blocking between the transparent protrusions.

<patcit><text>GB 2 008 286</text></patcit> describes a selection device for a domestic application in which the selection device has a first and a second group of control units. The control units are associated with illuminated display elements.

<patcit><text>US 2005/0183471 A1</text></patcit> describes a display on a household appliance. A self-contained light-emitting element band with luminous elements arranged along its circumference is used to display the rotational speed of a working element of the household appliance and / or the status of the device program currently being executed.

<patcit><text>DE 24 13 649 B2</text></patcit> describes a display panel with object representation and signal lamps whose distribution is variable to display different marking points. For this purpose, a steel sheet and a semi-transparent disc are arranged at a small distance from each other, and between the two are equipped with magnetic feet signal lamps.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, it is an object of the invention to provide a light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus in which the construction of a transparent window covering light emitting devices is improved so that it can be easily recognized whether light is emitted from the light emitting devices or not. The object is solved by the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus for handling clothes received therein, comprising: selecting means for selecting processes for handling the clothes in an oppressive manner; a plurality of light emitting devices arranged on the circumference of the selecting means so as to emit light according to a selection thereof; and a transparent window covering the plurality of light emitting devices.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus for treating clothes received therein, comprising: a selector for selecting processes for handling the clothing, a plurality of light emitting members for emitting light according to a selection by the selector; a transparent window covering the plurality of light emitting devices, and a multi-hole selector guide member through which light generated by the plurality of LED devices passes, respectively, and for guiding an operation of the selector. Here, each end portion of the holes may be adjacent to the transparent window with respect to the running direction of the light.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus for handling clothes received therein, comprising: a selector for selecting processes for handling the clothes; a plurality of light emitting devices that emit light according to a selection of the selecting means; a transparent window covering the plurality of light emitting devices.

In the light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus according to the invention, by the transparent window covering the plurality of LED components, the area of ​​the transparent window associated with each LED component is increased, and accordingly, it is possible to increase the amount of light radiated to the outside, thereby it is possible to easily recognize whether light is emitted to the outside from the LED components or not.

Further, in this light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus, the transparent window is integrally formed, whereby it is possible to realize an excellent appearance, to easily handle the transparent window and to shorten the time taken in a joining process and to reduce the cost.

Further, in this light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus, a key guiding member constituting a light guide unit and the transparent window are adjacent to each other, and accordingly it is possible to minimize the interaction between the light beams passing through the light emitting holes of each light guide unit. Therefore, by integrally forming the transparent window, the area thereof as associated with each LED component is increased, and accordingly, it is possible to increase the light-emitting efficiency resulting from an interaction between all the LED components generated light beams is prevented, and also the amount of light emitted to the outside is increased and an excellent appearance is realized.

Further, in the light-emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus, by mis-assembly prevention protrusions and mis-assembly prevention holes formed to be connected with each other, it is possible to prevent mis-installation of the keys when they are respectively connected to the key-guiding member. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the time and cost involved in a process of repairing mis-installation of keys and to prevent misoperation of the clothes treating apparatus resulting from the selection of a wrongly installed key.

The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description thereof taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

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The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention to explain.

The drawings show the following:<ul list-style="none" id="ul_0001"><li id="ul_0001_0001"><figref>1</figref> Fig. 16 is a front perspective view showing an operation panel of a clothes treating apparatus having a light emitting device according to an embodiment of the invention;</li><li id="ul_0001_0002"><figref>2</figref> Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective rear view showing the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention;</li><li id="ul_0001_0003"><figref>3</figref> Fig. 12 is a rear perspective view showing circle buttons applied to the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention;</li><li id="ul_0001_0004"><figref>4</figref> Fig. 16 is a front perspective view showing a transparent window as applied to the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention;</li><li id="ul_0001_0005"><figref>5</figref> Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing a key guide member applied to the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention;</li><li id="ul_0001_0006"><figref>6</figref> Fig. 10 is a front view showing the light emitting device mounted according to the embodiment of the invention;</li><li id="ul_0001_0007"><figref>7</figref> Fig. 13 is an exploded front perspective view showing a light emitting device;</li><li id="ul_0001_0008"><figref>8th</figref> Fig. 10 is a schematic sectional view showing a light expansion preventing structure of the light emitting device;</li><li id="ul_0001_0009"><figref>9</figref> Fig. 10 is a schematic sectional view showing a light expansion preventing structure of the light emitting device; and</li><li id="ul_0001_0010"><figref>10</figref> Fig. 10 is a schematic sectional view showing a light expansion preventing structure of the light emitting device according to an embodiment of the invention.</li></ul>

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention will now be given, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Here, there is disclosed a light emitting device according to the invention applied to an operation panel of a clothes treating apparatus, but it can be applied to other components of the clothes treating machine.

The <figref>1</figref> FIG. 16 is a front perspective view showing an operation panel of a clothes treating apparatus having a light emitting device according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIGS <figref>2</figref> Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective rear view showing the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention.

According to the <figref>1</figref> and <figref>2</figref> For example, the light emitting device of this embodiment may be attached to the control panel <b>100</b> of the clothes treating appliance. A carrier unit 260 on which various circuits are formed is disposed at the back of the light emitting device. The reference numbers<b>140</b> and <b>150</b> indicate a display window and rectangle buttons located at the top of the light-emitting device on the control panel <b>100</b> are arranged.

The light emission device has circular buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b>, a transparent window 200, a key guide <b>300</b> as well as several clothes <b>250</b>,

In particular, the circle buttons consist of a first circle button <b>110</b>, a second circle button 120 and a third circle button <b>130</b>, Clothing handling options can be controlled by any of the circle buttons<b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> and each corresponding portion of the carrier unit <b>260</b> be entered. Also, the frequency of pressing each of the circle buttons<b>110</b>. <b>120</b>, 130 Defining options to enter for handling clothing.

The circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> may be referred to as selecting means for selecting various processes for handling clothing, for example, applying tension, selecting a course of washing, etc. in the clothes treating apparatus. Depending on the number, how often the circle buttons<b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> be operated by a user, a corresponding process is selected.

The control panel <b>100</b> is with insertion holes <b>101</b>. <b>102</b>. <b>103</b> provided in which the circle buttons <b>110</b>, 120, 130 are each used to be operable.

The multiple light emission components <b>250</b> can separate light or emit light together. Each of the plurality of light emitting devices<b>250</b> is in each case in a group at the respective circumference of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> arranged.

The light emission components <b>250</b> are controlled so that they light according to the number of actuation of a corresponding one of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> emit. The emitting of light may be realized as a manner according to which a light emitting device<b>250</b> according to the number of operations of the corresponding circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> Emits light, and according to a manner according to which the light emission components <b>250</b> Light together according to the number of operations of the corresponding of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> emit. In this case, the type of common emission of light may include such a manner that the light emission components<b>250</b> Emit light in succession as the frequency of operation of a key is increased.

The transparent window <b>200</b> consists of a first key window <b>210</b>, the second keypad <b>220</b> and a third key window <b>230</b>, The key windows<b>210</b>. <b>220</b>. <b>230</b> are connected to each other as a single transparent window <b>200</b> to realize. The transparent window<b>200</b> covers the plurality of light emitting devices <b>250</b>, Thus, arranging the light emission components<b>250</b> and the transparent window <b>200</b> be facilitated, and a connecting construction between them can be easy.

Each of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> penetrates each of the key windows <b>210</b>. <b>220</b>. <b>230</b> in the transparent window to be operated. In addition, there are a projecting front portion of each key window<b>210</b>. <b>220</b>. <b>230</b> or each of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> each inserted into the insertion holes 101, 102, 103 so that they can be exposed to the outside.

The key guide element <b>300</b> performs the operation of each of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b>to facilitate a printing operation thereof. The key guide element<b>300</b> consists of a first button guide unit <b>310</b>a second button guide unit <b>320</b> and a third key guidance unit <b>330</b>, The key guide element<b>300</b> may be referred to as a selector guide member.

The circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> are with the front of the key guide element <b>300</b> connected. In addition, the transparent window<b>200</b> connected to the front side of the key guide member 300, being the plurality of light emitting devices <b>250</b> covers.

To facilitate the connection process, covered after the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> with the key guide element <b>300</b> connected, the transparent window <b>200</b> the plurality of light emitting devices <b>250</b>to use with the key guide <b>300</b> to be connected.

The light emission components <b>250</b> can be attached to the back of the button guide element <b>300</b>, to the front, to be installed.

Between the key guide element <b>300</b> and the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> a spring 170, an elastic element, is attached. After releasing a depression of the circle buttons<b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> take care of the spring <b>170</b> for an elastic force so that the communication can move to their original positions.

The <figref>3</figref> Fig. 12 is a rear perspective view showing circle buttons applied to the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention.

According to the <figref>3</figref> are the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> this embodiment each with key bodies <b>111</b>. <b>121</b>. <b>131</b>, Holding axes <b>112</b>. <b>122</b>. <b>132</b>, first misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b>, second misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b>, upper connecting hook <b>115</b>. <b>125</b>. <b>135</b> and lower connection hooks <b>116</b>. <b>126</b>. <b>136</b> Provided.

Every key body <b>111</b>. <b>121</b>. <b>131</b> has a special area that the user can press.

Every holding axis <b>112</b>. <b>122</b>. <b>132</b> extends from the rear, middle portion of each key body <b>111</b>. <b>121</b>. <b>131</b>so as to respectively in special sections of the key guide element <b>300</b> to be introduced. The holding axes<b>112</b>. <b>122</b>. <b>132</b> hold the key bodies <b>111</b>. <b>121</b>. <b>131</b>, and they guide the movement of them when pressed on them.

The first misinsertion preventing protrusions <b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b> are with mutually different positions and shapes on the support axes <b>112</b>. <b>122</b>. <b>132</b> available. The first misinsertion preventing protrusions<b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b> can in the associated longitudinal direction at the same positions and with the same shapes on the support shafts <b>112</b>. <b>122</b>. <b>132</b> be present so as to be in special sections of the key guide element <b>300</b> to be introduced, that they can glide.

As it is in the <figref>3</figref> is shown, the key guide projection <b>113</b> in the vertical direction opposite to the holding axis <b>112</b> the first circle button <b>110</b> survive. The first wrong assembly preventing projection<b>123</b> can be in three directions with a mutual interval of about 120 degrees from the holding axis <b>122</b> the second circle button <b>120</b> protrude. In addition, the first mis-assembly prevention protrusion<b>133</b> in four directions with a mutual interval of about 90 degrees with respect to the support axis <b>132</b> the third circle button <b>130</b> protrude.

The key guide element <b>300</b> may be provided with protrusion penetrating holes each protruding the first mis-assembly preventing protrusion <b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b> correspond. Accordingly, when the circle buttons<b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> with the key guide element <b>300</b> to be connected, each of the first misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b> connected to the corresponding projection penetrating hole, whereby the circle buttons can be prevented <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> incorrectly installed. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the time and cost involved in a process for repairing mis-installation of the circle keys<b>110</b>, 120, 130, whereby erroneous operation of the clothes treating apparatus that would result from selecting a wrongly installed key can be avoided.

The second misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b> are each formed at positions of the support axes <b>112</b>. <b>122</b>. <b>132</b> are at a particular distance away, for example, at edge portions of each key body <b>111</b>. <b>121</b>. <b>131</b>, The second misinsertion prevention protrusions<b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b> are formed in different positions with different shapes to prevent the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> be grown incorrectly.

As it is in the <figref>3</figref> 2, each of the second misinsertion prevention protrusions may be made <b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b> in different hemispheres of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b>, with vertical division relative to the center of each of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b>be trained. The second misinsertion prevention protrusions<b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b> may be formed at different positions on the same hemisphere.

The upper connecting hooks <b>115</b>. <b>125</b>. <b>135</b> and the lower connection hooks <b>116</b>. <b>126</b> and 136 are with upper hook connection holes <b>315</b>. <b>325</b>. <b>335</b> or lower hook connection holes <b>317</b>. <b>327</b>. <b>337</b> connected to prevent any of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>, 130 from the key guide element <b>300</b> is disconnected.

The upper connecting hooks <b>115</b>. <b>125</b>. <b>135</b> and the lower connection hooks <b>116</b>. <b>126</b>. <b>136</b> extend with the same shapes, and they have extended ends which are hook-shaped, thereby sliding the circular buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> to facilitate and prevent them from being separated at will.

There are also the upper connecting hooks <b>115</b>. <b>125</b>. <b>135</b> and the lower connection hooks <b>116</b>. <b>126</b>. <b>136</b> each at each edge portion of the key body <b>111</b>. <b>121</b>. <b>131</b> with a mutual interval of about 120 degrees so that they are able to operate the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> to lead and prevent separation.

The <figref>4</figref> Fig. 16 is a front perspective view showing the transparent window as applied to the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention.

According to the <figref>4</figref> has the transparent window <b>200</b> this embodiment via a first key window <b>210</b>, a second key window <b>220</b> and a third key window <b>230</b>passing through a first connecting section <b>201</b> and a second connecting portion <b>202</b> connected to each other.

In particular, the first key window <b>210</b>, the second keypad <b>220</b> and the third key window <b>230</b> with keyhole bodies <b>211</b>. <b>221</b>. <b>231</b>, integrated component covers <b>212</b>, 222, 232, keyhole <b>213</b>. <b>223</b>. <b>233</b>, first locking projections <b>214</b>. <b>224</b>. <b>234</b> and second locking projections <b>215</b>. <b>225</b>. <b>235</b> Provided.

The integrated component covers <b>212</b>. <b>222</b>. <b>232</b> stand forward against the keyhole body <b>211</b>. <b>221</b>. <b>231</b> and their back faces are formed with a plurality of light emitting devices each formed in a group <b>250</b> Provided. In this configuration, the integrated component covers<b>212</b>. <b>222</b>. <b>232</b> the plurality of light emitting devices <b>250</b> cover. Accordingly, the area of ​​each light emitting device can be made<b>250</b> associated transparent window <b>250</b> whereby it is possible to increase the amount of light radiated to the outside and realize an excellent appearance. It is also possible to handle the transparent window<b>200</b> facilitate and save time and money spent on the connection process.

The keyhole holes <b>213</b>. <b>223</b>. <b>233</b> are sections through which a respective one of the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> runs.

The first locking projections <b>214</b>. <b>224</b>. <b>234</b> and the second locking projections <b>215</b>. <b>225</b>. <b>235</b> lock on special sections of the key guide element <b>300</b>for the transparent window 200 to be attached thereto. Through the first locking projections<b>214</b>. <b>224</b>. <b>234</b> and the second locking projections <b>215</b>. <b>225</b>. <b>235</b> can the transparent window <b>200</b> stable on the key guide element <b>300</b> to be available.

Meanwhile, the first connection section <b>201</b> and the second connection portion <b>202</b> provided with a first window connection projection and a second window connection projection 204. The first window connection tab<b>203</b> and the second window connection protrusion <b>204</b> are in a direction other than the extension direction of the first connection portion <b>201</b> and the second connection portion <b>202</b> before, so with special sections of the key guide element <b>300</b> to latch to a stable connection to the transparent window <b>200</b> manufacture.

In addition, the transparent window <b>200</b> semi-transparent be formed. Accordingly, of the light emitting devices<b>250</b> generated light through the transparent window <b>200</b> blasted to the outside, the light emitting components <b>250</b> are not recognizable to the outside, whereby an excellent appearance can be realized.

The <figref>5</figref> Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing the key guide used in the light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention.

According to the <figref>5</figref> consists of the key guide element <b>300</b> from a first guide unit <b>310</b>, a second guide unit <b>320</b> and a third guide unit <b>330</b>, Each guide unit 310, 320, 330 each consists of a guide unit body<b>311</b>. <b>321</b>. <b>331</b>, Light emission hole protruding portions <b>312</b>. <b>322</b>. <b>332</b>, Light emission holes <b>313</b>. <b>323</b>. <b>333</b>, Halteachse-Durchdringungslöchern <b>314</b>. <b>324</b>. <b>334</b>, the upper hook connection holes <b>315</b>. <b>325</b>. <b>335</b>, second key bodies <b>316</b>. <b>326</b>. <b>336</b>, the lower hook connection holes <b>317</b>. <b>327</b>. <b>337</b>, Mounting hole forming tabs <b>318</b>. <b>328</b>. <b>338</b> and first valve opening positions <b>319</b>. <b>329</b>, 339.

The light emission hole protruding portions <b>312</b>. <b>322</b>. <b>332</b> each stand at special heights opposite the guide unit bodies <b>311</b>. <b>321</b>. <b>331</b> before, and they are with multiple light emission holes <b>313</b>. <b>323</b>. <b>333</b> Provided.

The light emission holes <b>313</b>. <b>323</b>. <b>333</b> are formed on the light emission hole protruding portions 312, 322, 323 so as to be apart from each other by a specific distance with partition walls therebetween to prevent interaction between the light beams.

In this embodiment, of the light emission hole protruding portions <b>312</b>. <b>322</b>, 323 projecting end portions adjacent to the transparent window <b>200</b>, So can light rays passing through the light emission holes<b>313</b>. <b>323</b>. <b>333</b> each of the light emission hole protruding portions <b>312</b>. <b>322</b>. <b>323</b> run, do not disturb each other. Accordingly, by integrally forming the transparent window<b>200</b>, the area thereof as associated with each light-emitting device 250 increases, so that it is possible to increase the amount of light radiated to the outside and to realize an excellent appearance, while interacting with each other of each of the light-emitting devices <b>250</b> generated light beams is prevented, whereby the light emission efficiency can be improved.

The holding axis penetrating holes <b>314</b>. <b>324</b>. <b>334</b> are sections through which the support axes 112, 122, 132 of the respective circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> to run.

The first wrong assembly prevention holes <b>319</b>. <b>329</b>. <b>339</b> are at the respective periphery of the holding axis penetrating holes <b>314</b>. <b>324</b>. <b>334</b> educated. The first wrong assembly prevention holes<b>319</b>. <b>329</b>. <b>339</b> are formed at positions corresponding to the first misinsertion prevention projections 113, 123, 133 of the circle keys <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> with appropriate shapes.

In addition, the second mis-assembly prevention holes <b>316</b>. <b>326</b>. <b>336</b> formed at positions spaced by special distances from the holding axis penetrating holes <b>314</b>, 324, 334 are spaced apart. The second misinsertion prevention holes<b>316</b>. <b>326</b>. <b>336</b> are formed at positions corresponding to the second false assembly preventing projections 114, 124, 134 of the circle keys <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> with appropriate shapes.

Due to this configuration, the first misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b> and the second misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b> through the first misinsertion prevention holes <b>319</b>. <b>329</b>. <b>339</b> and the second mis-assembly prevention holes, respectively <b>316</b>. <b>326</b>. <b>336</b> to run. Thus, each of the circle buttons 110, 120, 130 can be fitted with each of the guide units without being incorrectly installed<b>310</b>. <b>320</b>. <b>330</b> of the key guide element <b>300</b> get connected.

Here, the first misinsertion preventing protrusions <b>113</b>. <b>123</b>. <b>133</b>, the second misinsertion prevention protrusions <b>114</b>. <b>124</b>. <b>134</b>, the first wrong assembly prevention holes <b>319</b>. <b>329</b>. <b>339</b> and the second wrong assembly preventing holes <b>316</b>. <b>326</b>. <b>336</b> be designated as a wrong assembly preventing unit.

The upper connecting hooks <b>115</b>. <b>125</b>. <b>135</b> and the lower connection hooks <b>116</b>. <b>126</b>. <b>136</b> the circle buttons <b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> are with the upper hook connection holes <b>315</b>. <b>325</b>. <b>335</b> or the lower hook connection holes <b>317</b>. <b>327</b>. <b>337</b> connected. Accordingly, each of the circle buttons<b>110</b>. <b>120</b>. <b>130</b> stable with each of the guide units <b>310</b>. <b>320</b>. <b>330</b> of the key guide element <b>300</b>, without arbitrary separation, remain connected.

The mounting hole forming protrusions <b>318</b>. <b>328</b>. <b>338</b> Stand by special heights opposite each edge portion of the guide units <b>310</b>. <b>320</b>. <b>330</b> to make mounting holes. In the mounting holes, a respective key window body<b>211</b>. <b>221</b>. <b>231</b> every month section of the transparent window <b>200</b> mounted and locked. Here, the first latching projections 214, 224, 234 and the second latching projections snap<b>215</b>. <b>225</b>. <b>235</b>passing over each of the keyhole body <b>211</b>. <b>221</b>. <b>231</b> protrude into the mounting hole forming protrusions <b>318</b>. <b>328</b>. <b>338</b> on.

This configuration makes it possible to use the transparent window <b>200</b> stable with each guide unit <b>310</b>. <b>320</b>. <b>330</b> of the key guide element <b>300</b> connect to.

Here, the mounting hole forming protrusions <b>318</b>. <b>328</b>. <b>338</b>, the keyhole body <b>211</b>, 221, 231, the first window connection projection <b>203</b> and the second window connection protrusion <b>204</b> be referred to as the connection unit for the transparent window.

The <figref>6</figref> Fig. 10 is a front view showing a mounted light emitting device according to the embodiment of the invention.

According to the <figref>6</figref> In this embodiment, the third key window <b>230</b> the transparent window <b>200</b> with the third guide unit <b>330</b> of the key guide element <b>300</b> connected. This is merely exemplary, and this may apply to other portions of the transparent window 200 and the key pad<b>300</b> be applied. As shown, according to this embodiment, the area of ​​the transparent window<b>200</b>as they do every light emission device <b>250</b> is assigned to be enlarged, and the transparent window <b>200</b> Can easily and firmly with the key guide <b>300</b> get connected.

The <figref>7</figref> Figure 11 is an exploded front perspective view showing a light emitting device included for illustration only and not falling under the subject matter of the independent claim.

According to the <figref>7</figref> has a light emission device <b>400</b> over a transparent window <b>410</b>, a key guide element <b>420</b>, Light emission holes <b>430</b> and a dial button <b>440</b>,

The dial button <b>440</b> is operated to select processes according to the twist angle. According to that by the dial button<b>440</b> selected process is light from light emitting devices (not shown), which at the back of the light emission holes <b>430</b> are arranged emitted.

The transparent window <b>410</b> covers several light emission holes <b>430</b> and a plurality of light emission components arranged on the associated rear side. Accordingly, even in a manner according to the dial button<b>440</b> is attached, the each light emitting device associated surface of the transparent window <b>410</b> can be enlarged, and the connection process can through the transparent window <b>410</b> easy to run.

The <figref>8th</figref> Fig. 12 is a schematic sectional view showing a light expansion preventing structure of the light emitting device, which is included for illustration only and does not fall within the subject of the independent claim.

According to the <figref>8th</figref> is the light emission component <b>250</b> in one in the carrier unit <b>260</b> arranged hole arranged. The guide unit body<b>331</b> of the key guide element <b>300</b> is at the front of the carrier unit <b>260</b> arranged. In addition, the integrated component cover<b>332</b> the transparent window <b>200</b> at the front of the guide unit body <b>331</b> arranged.

Here, the description represents the third management unit <b>330</b> and the third key window <b>230</b> in the foreground, but this is exemplary. In addition, an application may apply to other portions of the key pad<b>300</b> and the transparent window <b>200</b> respectively.

As shown, are the carrier unit <b>270</b>that of the light emission component <b>250</b> generated light leads, the guide unit body <b>331</b> and each peripheral portion of the light emitting holes of the integrated component cover <b>232</b> adjacent to each other. In particular, the light emission hole protruding portion stands<b>232</b> from the guide unit body <b>331</b> so that it is adjacent to the integrated component cover <b>232</b> lies.

As the carrier unit <b>260</b>that of the light emission component <b>250</b> generated light passes, the guide unit body <b>331</b> and the integrated component cover <b>232</b> serve that of the light emission component <b>250</b> They can be called light guide unit to guide generated light.

Due to this configuration, that of the light emitting device <b>250</b> generated light along the light emission hole of the light guide unit with a slight gap between the respective elements out and then radiated to the outside. Accordingly, it is possible to control the interaction between light beams of adjacent light emitting devices<b>250</b> which makes it possible to change the allocation area of ​​the transparent window <b>200</b> to increase and improve the light emission efficiency.

In addition, the light emission hole protruding section stands <b>332</b> by a specific height relative to the guide unit body <b>331</b> before, and accordingly, a molding process using the key guide member <b>300</b> facilitated.

Meanwhile, the carrier unit <b>260</b> with a light emitting section <b>261</b> be provided, the fan-shaped to the light emission component <b>250</b> is tapered down. The light emission section<b>261</b> serves to from the light emitting device <b>250</b> thereby emitting the light emission efficiency of the light emitting device <b>250</b> to improve.

The <figref>9</figref> Fig. 12 is a schematic sectional view showing a light expansion prevention structure of a light emitting device, which is included for illustration only and does not fall within the subject of the independent claim.

According to the <figref>9</figref> is the carrier unit forming the light guide unit <b>260</b> adjacent to the guide unit body <b>331</b>, and this is adjacent to the integrated component cover <b>232</b>,

With this configuration, it is possible to have the connection structure between the carrier unit <b>260</b>, the guide unit body <b>331</b> and the component cover <b>232</b> to simplify and the allocation area of ​​the transparent window <b>200</b> to increase and improve the light emission efficiency.

The <figref>10</figref> Fig. 10 is a schematic sectional view showing a light expansion prevention structure of a light emitting device according to an embodiment of the invention.

According to the <figref>10</figref> is, in this embodiment, the carrier unit forming the light guide unit <b>260</b> adjacent to the guide unit body <b>331</b>, and the light emission hole projecting portion projecting from this <b>332</b> is adjacent to the integrated component cover <b>232</b>,

In addition, it is the light emission component <b>250</b>that is, in the hole of the light guide unit, projecting projecting portion <b>236</b> at the back of the integrated component cover <b>232</b> educated.

By such a configuration, by the projecting portion <b>236</b>, from the light emission component <b>250</b> generated light can be easily irradiated by the light guide unit to the outside, whereby it is possible to improve the light-emitting efficiency.

In the light emitting device of the clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention, by the transparent window covering a plurality of the light emitting member, the area thereof as assigned to each light emitting member can be increased. Accordingly, the amount of light radiated to the outside can be increased, whereby it is possible to easily recognize from the outside whether the light emitting devices emit light or not.

Further, in this light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus, the transparent window is integrally formed, and therefore it is possible to provide an excellent appearance, facilitate the handling of the transparent window, and reduce the time and cost expended in the bonding process.

Further, in the light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus, the key guiding unit constituting the key guiding unit and the transparent window are adjacent to each other, therefore, it is possible to minimize the interaction between the light beams passing through the light emitting holes of each light emitting means. Therefore, by integrally forming the transparent window, the area thereof as associated with each light emitting device is increased, and accordingly, it is possible to increase the light emitting efficiency, resulting in an interaction between the light beams generated by the respective light emitting devices is prevented, and it can be increased to the outside transmitted light amount,

Further, in the light emitting device for a clothes treating apparatus, by the misinsertion prevention protrusions and the misinsertion prevention holes formed adjacent to each other, it is possible to prevent misincorporation of the keys when they are respectively connected to the key guide member. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the time and cost involved in a process of repairing mis-installation of the keys, and to avoid erroneous operation of the clothes treating apparatus resulting from the selection of a wrongly installed key.

The foregoing embodiments and advantages are merely exemplary, and are not to be construed as limiting the present disclosure. The present teachings are readily applicable to other types of devices. This description is intended to be illustrative and not to limit the scope of the claims. The skilled artisan will recognize many alternatives, modifications and variations. The features, constructions, methods, and other characteristics of the embodiments described herein may be combined in various ways to obtain additional and / or alternative embodiments.