EP1477606A4 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Washing machine

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Publication number
EP1477606A4
EP1477606A4 EP02786147A EP02786147A EP1477606A4 EP 1477606 A4 EP1477606 A4 EP 1477606A4 EP 02786147 A EP02786147 A EP 02786147A EP 02786147 A EP02786147 A EP 02786147A EP 1477606 A4 EP1477606 A4 EP 1477606A4
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Prior art keywords
washing machine
washing
machine
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Application number
EP02786147A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1477606A1 (en
Inventor
Takako Tazawa
Satoru Nishiwaki
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Toshiba Corp
Toshiba Consumer Marketing Corp
Toshiba Lifestyle Products and Services Corp
Original Assignee
Toshiba Corp
Toshiba Consumer Marketing Corp
Toshiba HA Products Co Ltd
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Publication of EP1477606A1 publication Critical patent/EP1477606A1/en
Publication of EP1477606A4 publication Critical patent/EP1477606A4/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F33/00—Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers 
    • D06F33/30—Control of washing machines characterised by the purpose or target of the control 
    • D06F33/32—Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/04—Heating arrangements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/06—Arrangements for preventing or destroying scum
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/16—Washing liquid temperature
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/20—Washing liquid condition, e.g. turbidity
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/28—Electric heating
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/46—Drum speed; Actuation of motors, e.g. starting or interrupting
    • D06F2105/48—Drum speed
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/54—Changing between normal operation mode and special operation modes, e.g. service mode, component cleaning mode or stand-by mode
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58—Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F33/00—Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers 
    • D06F33/30—Control of washing machines characterised by the purpose or target of the control 
    • D06F33/32—Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D06F33/42—Control of operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of draining

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
  • Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
EP02786147A 2001-12-21 2002-12-18 Washing machine Withdrawn EP1477606A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2001389573A JP2003181189A (en) 2001-12-21 2001-12-21 Washing machine
JP2001389573 2001-12-21
PCT/JP2002/013271 WO2003054277A1 (en) 2001-12-21 2002-12-18 Washing machine

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1477606A1 EP1477606A1 (en) 2004-11-17
EP1477606A4 true EP1477606A4 (en) 2007-12-19

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EP02786147A Withdrawn EP1477606A4 (en) 2001-12-21 2002-12-18 Washing machine

Country Status (7)

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US (1) US20050034491A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1477606A4 (en)
JP (1) JP2003181189A (en)
KR (1) KR100621279B1 (en)
CN (1) CN100523358C (en)
TW (1) TWI227759B (en)
WO (1) WO2003054277A1 (en)

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JPS62192196A (en) * 1986-02-19 1987-08-22 三洋電機株式会社 Washing machine
GB2247515A (en) * 1990-08-27 1992-03-04 Toshiba Kk Washing machine with spin control
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DATABASE WPI Section Ch Week 198739, Derwent World Patents Index; Class F07, AN 1987-274606, XP002457895 *
See also references of WO03054277A1 *

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US20050034491A1 (en) 2005-02-17
EP1477606A1 (en) 2004-11-17
KR20040068276A (en) 2004-07-30
WO2003054277A1 (en) 2003-07-03
CN100523358C (en) 2009-08-05
TWI227759B (en) 2005-02-11

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