JPH0329696A - Magnetic card type full-automatic washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To carry out a preferable washing course only by inserting a magnetic card, by loading a magnetic card reader to read plural data to a microcomputer type full-automatic washing machine, and preparing plural magnetic cards storing plural washing courses. CONSTITUTION:A magnetic card reader 1 is built in an operation panel 7, and at the starting of washing, a magnetic card 2 prepared (memorized) beforehand is inserted to the reader 1 to start a preferable washing. After the card 2 is inserted to the reader 1, the card 2 is removed from the reader 1 by the time of the water feeding for washing to keep the card 2 out of the reader 1 during the washing operation. During the water feeding for washing, a new magnetic card 2 is inserted again to the reader 1 to enable to change the initial instruction contact. As a result, there is no fear of a wrong operation or forgetting the operation method. Any person from a little child to an old man can operate the machine simply.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention is a fully automatic laundry machine that automatically executes washing, rinsing, and spin-drying steps simply by inserting a magnetic card into a predetermined position on the operation panel. Regarding machines. [Prior art] Conventional equipment has a fully automatic course from "washing" to "dehydration" as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 58-61791, or when only each process is performed, the dial pointer cannot be used. The configuration was such that you set it in a predetermined position and press each button.However, these operation methods are (1)
) As the functions of a washing machine increase, the number of buttons increases and the method of operation changes. (2) It takes time to get used to it. (3) There were many points that made it difficult for the elderly and women to operate, such as the complicated instruction manual. [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above-mentioned conventional technology has problems in terms of operability, such as requiring the customer to perform complicated button operations or complicating the instruction manual.

The object of the present invention is to provide a fully automatic magnetic card type washing machine that allows you to start or change your favorite washing course by simply inserting a magnetic card pre-stored according to the type of washing at the beginning of the washing process, regardless of the washing method. The purpose is to provide washing machines.

[Means to solve the problem]

The above objective is achieved by equipping a microcomputer-type fully automatic washing machine with a magnetic card reader that can read multiple pieces of information and preparing multiple magnetic cards storing multiple washing courses. [Function] Magnetic card-type fully automatic washing machines can be started by simply inserting a magnetic card with specific specifications memorized into a designated location, so there is no chance of operating the machine incorrectly or forgetting how to operate it. No worries. Furthermore, once the instructions have been started, they can be changed by the same action of inserting another card, making it easy for everyone from small children to the elderly to operate the system. [Example] Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the magnetic card type fully automatic washing machine of the present invention. 1 is a magnetic card reader, 2 is a magnetic card, 3 is a water supply valve, 4 is a remaining time display section, 5 is a progress display section, 6 is a pressure switch (water level changeover switch), and the above are housed in the operation panel 7. There is. FIG. 3 is an example of a block diagram of a circuit according to the present invention. Figure 2 is a flowchart of the present invention. When the magnetic card 2 is now inserted into the magnetic card reader 1 of the operation panel 7, the progress display section 5 of the operation panel 7
and the LEDs of the remaining time display section 4 light up, and the magnetic card 1
will be returned. Next, the water supply valve 3 is energized and water is supplied from the water faucet into the washing tub (not shown). If the pressure switch 6 sends a full water signal to the controller 8, the process will proceed to the next step (a series of washing, rinsing, and water steps), but before the pressure switch 6 sends a full water signal, the magnetic card 2a
When a card (with a different instruction than the first card inserted in 41) is inserted into the magnetic card reader 1, the controller 8 reads the contents of the instruction, and the progress display section 5 and remaining time display section 4
Change the contents of However, changes to the instructions using the magnetic card 2 will only be accepted within 14 minutes after the water supply valve 3 is turned on; if it exceeds 14 minutes, all the "Washing" progress display lamps will blink at the same time to alert you to an abnormality. Changes in instructions will not be accepted. [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, starting washing and changing courses can be done with the same operation of inserting a magnetic card.
Explanations for incorrect operation or handling of washing machines can be simplified.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a general structural diagram of a magnetic card type fully automatic washing machine of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the circuit of the present invention. 1...Magnetic card reader, 2...Magnetic card, 3.
... Water supply valve, 4 ... Remaining time display section, 4 ... Progress display section, 6 ... Pressure switch, 7 ... Operation panel, 8.
...Control Figure 1 71 Kl Giant Tself 0 Dumb 2 Figure Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A magnetic card reader is built into the operation panel, and at the beginning of washing, a magnetic card prepared in advance (memorized) according to the type of washing is inserted into the card reader to start the desired washing, and the card reader After inserting the magnetic card into the washing machine, the magnetic card is returned from the card reader before the washing water supply starts, and in a magnetic card type fully automatic washing machine that does not hold the magnetic card in the card reader during washing operation, it is returned again during the washing water supply. A magnetic card type fully automatic washing machine characterized in that the contents of the initial instructions can be changed by inserting a new magnetic card into a card reader.