DE102006030013A1 - Method for controlling the washing process of a washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

There is disclosed a method of controlling a washing process of a washing machine for removing both germs and protein soils from a washing drum and the laundry, comprising: (a) selecting an anti-yellow wash cycle of a wash cycle to adjust wash conditions effective to activate a deposit of protein in the laundry are suitable; and (b) performing the wash cycle based on the washing conditions.

Description

• Priority: June 30, 2005 Republic of Korea (KR) 10-2005-0057968
• June 30, 2005 Republic of Korea (KR) 10-2005-0057970

These Application claims the benefit of filed June 30, 2005 Korean Patent Application Nos. 10-2005-0057968 and 10-2005-0057970, which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set out here.

BACKGROUND THE INVENTION

Territory of invention

The The invention relates to a washing machine, and more particularly relates to a washing machine a method for controlling a washing process in a washing machine, to the efficiency of protein decomposition and an antibacterial effect to improve.

discussion the relevant technology

A Washing machine is generally one of widely used electrical household appliances. A washing machine is a device to remove dirt from laundry such as clothes through the Emulsifying effect of a detergent, friction of a washing water movement, as it is generated by the rotation of a drum, and on the Laundry exerted Shocks.

The Generally used washing machines are essentially made into such of the pulsating type, stirring type and drum type divided. Dependent of whether a washing drum of a spin / drying drum is separated or not, washing machines are those of the separate Type and classified by automatic type.

in the Generally, a washing process takes place in a washing process in which the detergent and wash water are added to the laundry to be washed so that soiling of the laundry by the chemical action of the detergent contained in the washing water and the physical Action of a sheet of the washing machine can be removed.

Then is in a wash a rinse executed by that washing fluid containing no detergent is supplied, so that the detergent and the soiling are washed out of the laundry can. In the washing process of rotating the washing drums at high speed after completing the rinse a spin / dry process is performed to remove moisture the laundry can be removed.

at a usual one Washing machine, a user can wash conditions regarding operating periods washing, rinsing and spinning / drying according to the type and quantity the laundry set optionally.

to Convenience for the user has one Washing machine over a memory in which different wash cycle programs for a automatic washing process are stored in advance. Accordingly, the User the corresponding wash schedule from the pre-in memory stored various programs according to the type and the amount of laundry to be washed choose.

The is called, that different wash sequence programs, for example a spin wash sequence, a compact wash, a pre-wash wash, a vibration wash, a Soaking washing sequence and a wool wash routine, be stored in advance in the memory of the washing machine. Accordingly, the user selects the wished Washing routine in the washing machine, and he leads the automatic wash cycle according to the desired wash cycle program out.

however can, although various washing sequence programs are provided in the washing machine are, long-term accompaniment due to contamination by Protein components and a limited chemical effect of the detergent discolored or yellowish.

Around Contaminations in the form of protein components from the laundry too It is necessary to remove the mechanical energy applied to the laundry to increase, that through the sheet or the spin / drying drum a strong Rotational force is generated. In this case, the laundry may be through the strong rotational force damaged or devoured.

Also leads one Washing machine according to the relevant technology Wash off with cold or warm, low-temperature water. So it is difficult to bacilli in the wash using cold or warm water with the washing machine according to the relevant technology to destroy. Especially if bacilli remained in the washed laundry are, can they damage the health of the user's skin, and the user can feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the The invention relates to a method for controlling a washing process of a Washer directed that caused one or more problems due to of restrictions and disadvantages in the relevant Technology essentially avoids.

It It is an object of the invention to provide a method for controlling a Washing sequence of a washing machine in such a way to create that both Bacilli as well as protein contaminants a washing drum and the laundry be removed.

additional Advantages, objects and features of the invention are partially in the following description, and who the expert while studying the following, in part, or surrendering while exercising the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention may be achieved by the structure can be realized and achieved, as described in the written Description and the associated claims and the attached drawings specifically set out.

Around to achieve these goals and other benefits, and according to the purpose of the invention as realized and comprehensively described herein, has a method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine via (a) Choose an anti-yellow wash procedure, a wash cycle to set wash conditions to activate a deposit of protein in the laundry are suitable; and (b) To run the washing process based on the washing conditions.

there For example, the step (a) of selecting the anti-yellow wash procedure uses one Shortcut for direct execution thereof.

Also belongs to the washing conditions of step (a) the temperature (T1) of the Wash water, which is optimal for activating the deposition of protein in the wash is.

Also belong to the washing conditions of step (a) a washing time period and the temperature (T1) of the wash water used to activate the deposit of protein in the wash are optimal.

Further is the temperature (T1) of the wash water for the anti-yellow wash procedure approximately 40 ° C.

The Wash time period (t1) of anti-yellow wash is longer than a washing time period of a normal washing process.

Besides that is for the Step (b) to execute of the anti-yellow wash procedure a heater for heating of the washing water accommodated in a drum.

According to one Another aspect of the invention involves a method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine with a heating device for heating of washing water contained in a drum, the following: (a) operating the heater, thereby the washing water to a preset To heat temperature (T1), to activate the deposition of protein in the wash; and (b) To run an anti-yellow wash cycle by controlling the heater to thereby the preset temperature (T1) of the wash water for a pre-set To maintain time period (t1).

there the preset temperature (T1) of the wash water is maintained at about 40 ° C, which is optimal to prevent the deposition of protein in the wash activate.

Also the preset time period (t1) of the anti-yellow wash is longer than a washing time period of a normal washing process.

According to one Another aspect of the invention involves a method for controlling a washing machine, (a) adjusting washing conditions to kill of bacilli in the wash, though an antibacterial wash is selected; and (b) performing a Wash cycles for the laundry according to the preset washing conditions.

there is selected in step (a) the antibacterial wash cycle a short load for directly executing the same used.

Also belongs to the washing conditions of step (a) for the antibacterial washing procedure an optimum temperature (T2) of the washing water at which different Bacilli of the laundry and a drum effectively killed.

Also include the washing conditions of step (a) for the antibacterial wash a washing time period (t2) and the temperature (T2) of the washing water, to kill different bacilli of the laundry and a drum are effective.

Further, the temperature (T2) of the washing water for the antibacterial washing process is higher than the temperature of the washing water for a nor paint wash cycle. Also, the temperature (T2) of the washing water for the antibacterial washing process is about 90 ° C or more. Also, the washing time period (t2) of the antibacterial washing process is longer than a washing time period of the normal washing process.

Besides that is for the Step (b) of execution Antibacterial wash cycle, a heater for heating the In the drum recorded wash water available.

According to one Another aspect of the invention involves a method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine with a heating device for heating carried out in a drum washing water performing a Antibacterial wash with the following steps: (a) operating of the heater for heating of the wash water to a preset temperature (T2) to thereby to activate the deposition of protein in the wash; and (b) Controlling the heater to maintain the default Temperature (T2) of wash water for a preset period of time (T2).

there the preset temperature (T2) of the wash water is higher than the temperature of the wash water in a normal wash under Use of warm water.

Also the preset temperature (T2) of the washing water becomes 90 ° C or more held, what to kill of bacilli in the wash and the drum is optimal.

Also For example, the preset time period (t2) of the antibacterial wash is longer than a washing time period of the normal washing process.

It Please note that both the above general description as well as the following detailed description of the invention by way of example and explanatory are and are intended for another explanation of the claimed invention.

SHORT DESCRIPTION THE DRAWINGS

The attached Drawings that are included for further understanding of the Invention, and which are included in this application and form part of it, at least one of them illustrates embodiment of the invention, and together with the description serve to to explain the principle of the invention. The drawings show the following:

1 Fig. 11 is a sectional view illustrating a drum type washing machine according to the invention;

2 and 3 illustrate a key pad with a corresponding short key for an anti-yellow wash or an anti-bacterial wash in a washing machine according to the invention;

4 and 5 Fig. 3 are flowcharts illustrating a washing cycle of an anti-yellow washing process according to the invention; and

6 and 7 Fig. 3 are flowcharts illustrating a washing course of an antibacterial washing process according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Now will be more detailed on the preferred embodiments of the invention Reference is made to those in the accompanying drawings examples are shown. wherever possible is the same reference numbers are used in all drawings, the same or similar To identify parts.

following is a method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine according to the invention explained with reference to the following drawings.

First, referring to the 1 the structure of a drum washing machine described.

As it is in the 1 is shown, the drum washing machine has an outer housing 1 that makes her appearance; a door 3 in front of the outer casing 1 is present and is entered through the laundry or taken from the inside; and an outer drum 5 inside the outer housing 1 is present to absorb wash water.

Besides, inside the outer drum 5 an inner drum 7 present, over a variety of waterholes 7a features.

The inner drum 7 is rotated at high speed to thereby remove water from the laundry. Also is on the inside of the inner drum 7 a lifting device 9 to raise and lower the laundry available.

Also are on one side of the outer casing 1 a water supply valve 11 and a water supply hose 13 present, thereby washing to supply water.

At the inner top of the outer housing 1 is a detergent box 15 present, thereby supplying detergent needed for the washing process. Also is on one side of the detergent box 15 and the outer drum 5 a water supply bellows 17 to thereby supply the wash water containing the detergent through the washing water through the water supply hose 13 in the detergent box 15 and then the outer drum 5 flows. The water supply bellows 17 is stretched and with the outer drum 5 connected.

Also is an engine 19 for generating power on one side of the outer drum 5 available. On one side of the engine 19 are a belt 21 and a pulley 23 present to the rotational force of the engine 19 on the inner drum 7 to transmit, whereby this is rotated in a forward / backward direction.

Then at the bottom is the outer drum 5 a Wasserablaufbalg 25 available to drain the after the washing process polluted washing water from the washing machine. Also is on one side of the Wasserablaufbalgs 25 a drainage pump 27 present to the through the water drain 25 Pump off drained wash water. On one side of the drainage pump 27 is a hose 29 available to drain the water from the washing machine to the outside.

On an inside of the outer housing 1 is a water level sensor 31 present to the level of water on the inside of the outer drum 5 to record over the water pressure. Also transmits a water level hose 33 the water pressure inside the outer drum 5 to the water level sensor 31 ,

Also is between the outer drum 5 and the door 3 a seal 35 present, which prevents in the outer drum 5 Leached wash water licks.

Between the bottom of the outer drum 5 and the inner drum 7 is a heater 41 present, which heats the wash water. A water temperature sensor 43 detects the temperature of the recorded in the outer drum and through the heater 18 heated wash water, and it transmits the detected temperature to a microcomputer (not shown) of the system.

Preferably is on a control panel (not shown) of the washing machine a shortcut for an anti-yellow wash or antibacterial wash to provide a direct selection for the anti-yellow wash procedure or to realize the antibacterial washing process by the user.

First, as it is in the 2 is shown, the control panel via the hotkey 50 for entering the anti-yellow wash procedure and a display part 60 to indicate whether the entered anti-yellow wash procedure is selected or not.

As it is in the 3 is shown, the control panel has a shortcut key 70 for entering the antibacterial washing process and a display part 80 for indicating whether or not the entered antibacterial wash procedure is selected.

When the user presses the hotkey 50 or 70 is selected according to the anti-yellow washing process or the anti-bacteria washing process, an anti-yellowing or antibacterial washing cycle is carried out, and the corresponding washing state is performed on the display part during the execution thereof 60 or 80 displayed.

Now, the Antigelb washing cycle using the above drum washing machine according to the invention with reference to the 4 and 5 described.

When First chooses the user after doing laundry in the interior of the washing machine has given the desired Timing out. It is detected whether the user selects the anti-yellow wash procedure or not (S10).

If the user selects the anti-yellow wash procedure, a first preset Time period t1 selected as Waschchtzeit and a first preset Temperature T1 is determined as the temperature of the wash water for the anti-yellow wash procedure.

In this state, when the heater 41 is turned on, the washing water is heated to the first preset temperature T1. That is, the washing tact for removing debris from the laundry is carried out during the first preset time period t1 (S20).

The anti-yellow wash procedure controls the heater 91 such that it is alternately and repeatedly turned on / off to thereby maintain the first preset temperature T1 during the execution of the anti-yellow washing process.

Meanwhile, if the user does not select the anti-yellow wash but a normal wash, a preset wash cycle time period t0 is selected and the heater is selected 41 becomes is turned off, whereby the washing cycle is executed during the preset washing cycle time period t0 in a state in which the heater 91 is turned off (S30).

there is, preferably, the first preset time period t1 of Anti-yellow wash procedure longer as the preset wash cycle period t0 of the normal wash cycle.

at Completion of the wash cycle with the corresponding preset Time period corresponding to the user-selected washing sequence becomes consecutive a rinse cycle and a spin-drying cycle (S40 and S50). Of the rinsing stroke (S40) is executed for the laundry to rinse in clean water, to thereby detergent and dirt from the laundry too remove. The spin / dry cycle (S50) is turned by turning the drum (inner and outer drum) running at high speed, to remove moisture from the laundry.

The wash cycle of the anti-yellow wash procedure will now be described with reference to FIGS 5 explained in detail.

When First, after measuring the amount of laundry (S21), the water level according to the measured amount of laundry certainly.

After water has been supplied to the appropriate stand (S22), a washing time counting operation is started, and at the same time, the heater becomes 91 switched on.

During the first preset time period t1, the washing cycle is performed in a state in which the heater 41 is operated and turning and stopping the drum take place alternately and repeatedly (S23 and S29).

The water temperature sensor reads 43 periodic the temperature of the heater 41 heated wash water, causing the heater 41 is repeatedly turned on / off to thereby maintain the first preset temperature T1 of the washing water during the execution of the washing cycle.

Preferably is the washing water for the Anti-yellow wash procedure kept at a temperature of 40 ° C or more, at the activates the decomposition of protein is.

Now, the antibacterial washing process according to the invention will be described with reference to FIGS 6 and 7 explained.

When First chooses the user after doing laundry in the interior of the washing machine has given the desired Timing out. It is detected whether the user the antibacterial wash process selects or not (S60).

If the user selects the antibacterial wash cycle, becomes a second preset Time period t2 determined as washing cycle time and a second preset Temperature T2 is the temperature of the wash water for the antibacterial wash cycle certainly. This means, that the wash cycle to remove dirt and bacillus from the Laundry while the second preset temperature T2 at the second preset temperature T2 executed becomes (S70).

however if the user does not use the antibacterial wash cycle selects a normal wash with warm water, a Wash cycle time period t0 and temperature T0 of hot wash water, previously adjusted according to the normal washing procedure with warm water were selected. In this state, the washing cycle during the time period t0 at the Temperature T0 of the washing water (S80).

Preferably is the second preset time period t2 of the antibacterial wash cycle longer as the time period t0 of the normal hot water wash, and the second preset temperature T2 of the antibacterial washing process is higher as the temperature T0 of the normal hot water wash.

Especially is the second preset temperature T2 of the antibacterial wash over the Boiling point of, for example, about 95 ° C or more, at the bacilli in the wash killed become.

To completing the wash clock with the preset time period accordingly the one selected by the user Wash cycle will be a rinse and a spin / dry cycle (S90 and S100) sequentially executed. The rinsing cycle (S90) is used for rinsing the laundry executed in clean water, thereby completely eliminating the detergent and soiling the laundry to remove. The spin / dry cycle (S100) is turned by turning the drum (inner and outer drum) running at high speed, to thereby remove the moisture from the laundry.

The washing cycle of the antibacterial washing process will now be described with reference to FIGS 7 explained in detail.

First, after measuring the Wä Scheme (S71), the water level is determined according to the measured amount of laundry.

After water is supplied to the predetermined level (S72), a washing time counting operation is started, and at the same time, the heater becomes 91 switched on.

During the second preset time period t2, the washing cycle is performed in a state in which the heater 41 and rotation and stopping of the drum occur alternately and repeatedly (S73 and S74).

The water temperature sensor reads 43 periodic the temperature of the heater 41 heated wash water, causing the heater 41 is repeatedly turned on / off to thereby maintain the second preset temperature T2 of the washing water during the execution of the washing cycle.

The Wash water is heated to the second pre-set temperature T2, and the heated Wash water at high temperature is used for the washing cycle of the laundry, thereby the bacilli in the laundry Completely kill.

As above, shows the method for controlling the washing process the washing machine according to the invention the following advantages.

If the anti-yellow wash procedure is carried out, the washing water is kept at the temperature which causes the decomposition can activate protein, to prevent the laundry from becoming dirty and yellowish becomes.

Also The Antibacterial Wash Procedure provides a washing algorithm that to kill the various bacilli in the wash and the drum effectively is, thereby the reliability of the product.

It is for those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications are made to the invention and variations can be made without departing from the basic idea or scope of the inventions. So should the invention cover the modifications and variations of their self, provided that they are within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents fall.

Claims (22)

Method for controlling a washing process of a Washing machine, which includes: (a) Select one Anti-yellow wash of a wash cycle to adjust wash conditions that suitable for activating a deposit of protein in the laundry are; and (b) Execute the wash cycle based on the washing conditions. The method of claim 1, wherein step (a) to choose of the anti-yellow wash sequence, a hot key to directly execute the same used. Process according to claim 1, wherein the washing conditions of step (a) a temperature (T1) of the washing water belongs, the is optimal for activating a deposit of protein in the wash. Process according to claim 1, wherein the washing conditions of step (a) a washing time period (t1) and a temperature (T1) of the wash water, the optimal for activating the deposition of protein in the wash are. A method according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the temperature (T1) of the wash water for the anti-yellow wash wash approximately 40 ° C. The method of claim 4, wherein the wash time period (t1) of the anti-yellow wash cycle longer as a washing time period of a normal washing process. The method of claim 1, wherein a heating device for heating the washing water taken up in a drum for the step (b) the execution the anti-yellow wash sequence is present. Method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine with a heating device for heating washing water accommodated in a drum, which includes: (a) operating the heater, to thereby adjust the wash water to a preset temperature (T1) to activate a deposition of protein in the wash too heat; and b) Run an anti-yellow wash cycle by controlling the heater to thereby the preset temperature (T1) of the wash water for a pre-set To maintain time period (t1). Method according to claim 8, wherein the preset Temperature (T1) of the wash water is kept at about 40 ° C, which is to activate which is optimal for the deposit of protein in the wash. Method according to claim 8, wherein the preset Time period (t1) of the anti-yellow wash more than one wash time period a normal wash is. Method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine, which includes: a) Setting washing conditions to kill Bacilli in the wash, when an antibacterial wash is selected; and b) Running a Wash cycles for the laundry according to the preset washing conditions. The method of claim 11, wherein the step (a) to select the antibacterial wash cycle a shortcut to directly execute the same used. The method of claim 11, wherein the washing conditions of step (a) for the antibacterial washing process the optimum temperature (T2) of the washing water, at the different bacilli in the wash and a drum effectively destroyed will involve. The method of claim 11, wherein the washing conditions of step (a) for the antibacterial wash a wash time period (t2) and a Temperature (T2) of wash water used to kill various bacilli in the wash and a drum are effective. A method according to claim 13 or 19, wherein the Temperature (T2) of wash water for the Antibacterial wash cycle higher than the temperature of the wash water for a normal wash is. A method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the Temperature (T2) of wash water for the Antibacterial wash cycle approximately 90 ° C or is more. The method of claim 14, wherein the wash time period (t2) of the antibacterial wash more than one wash time period the normal wash cycle is. The method of claim 11, wherein a heating device for heating the washing water accommodated in the drum for the step (b) of executing the Antibacterial wash cycle is present. Method for controlling a washing process of a washing machine with a heating device for heating washing water accommodated in a drum, which includes: Performing an antibacterial wash, which includes the following steps: a) operating the heater in such a way that the wash water to a preset Temperature (T2) heated is added to thereby the deposition of protein in the wash activate; and b) controlling the heating device in such a way that the preset temperature (T2) of the wash water for a pre-set Period (t2) is maintained. The method of claim 19, wherein the preset Temperature (T2) of the wash water higher than the temperature of the Wash water in a normal wash using warm water Water is. The method of claim 19, wherein the preset Temperature (T2) of the wash water is maintained at 90 ° C or more, the to kill Bacilli in the wash and the drum is optimal. The method of claim 19, wherein the preset Time period (t2) of antibacterial wash lasts longer than is a washing time period of the normal washing process.