EP1645676B1 - Method for operating a washing machine - Google Patents
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- 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
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- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- the invention relates to a method for operating a washing machine with a housing, a housing arranged to vibrate movable washing unit, which contains a rotatable drum for receiving laundry and / or washing liquid, and an evaluation unit and a sensor for detecting a movement of the washing unit, wherein a detected by the evaluation unit impermissible movement during a first phase of the washing program, the continuation of the washing program is prevented, wherein during the first phase of the washing program, the drum is in a rest position or is cyclically oscillated.
- the invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve the safety and protection of a child located in the drum.
- the achievable with the invention advantage is that with a very reliable detection of a child in the drum of a washing machine ensures a high level of security and a possible risk is avoided.
- Another advantage of the invention is that the provision of the method is very simple and inexpensive, since existing sensors and / or detection devices for the laundry weight or imbalances can be used.
- the method is advantageously characterized by the fact that a child resting or sleeping in the drum is awakened and animated to move. This is done in a simple manner in that after starting the washing program or after pressing a start button in a first phase water, especially cold water, is admitted into the tub and thus into the drum.
- a child asleep or resting in the drum is thus awakened or frightened by the sunken water, so that it will move due to the unpleasant wet feeling. Since in this first phase the drum is not yet moved by the drive, a determined movement leads to the termination of the preset washing program.
- movements of the drum in particular cyclical weighing movements, can be provided during the first phase of the washing program in order reliably to induce a child in the drum to move, whereby a risk of injury is precluded.
- the amount and temperature of the introduced water is limited so that a child in the drum can not drown or otherwise be endangered.
- the amount of water corresponds to only a subset of the intended for a wash washing liquid.
- the duration for this first phase of the washing program is such that at the beginning of the first phase for example 30 sec. the water is admitted and then for a preset time, for example 60 sec. is waiting until the second phase, which is the actual Washing program includes, begins.
- a preset time for example 60 sec. is waiting until the second phase, which is the actual Washing program includes, begins.
- the entire first phase for example 90 sec. a possible movement of the washing unit or the drum is detected, wherein upon detection of a movement caused by a child, the second phase is not started.
- the first phase is terminated or stopped immediately after detection, whereby the first phase shortened to shorten the time in which a child is in the drum or tub.
- unnecessary anxiety of a child should be avoided if possible.
- a displacement sensor is used to detect the movement, which is usually arranged between the washing unit and the housing. Detection can also be provided by other means, such as speed, motion, acceleration, compression, force, or torsion (strain gauge) sensors.
- the determination or recognition of whether a child is in an inadmissible and dangerous manner in the drum carried out by an evaluation unit.
- the method is not limited to the detection of a child in a drum or tub, but is also suitable for detecting pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits u.s.w, which are located in the drum or tub in an inadmissible manner.
- the washing unit essentially comprises a tub 2 with a rotatably mounted in the tub 2 drum 16, which is driven by a drive unit, such as motor with belt drive.
- the shock absorbers 4 serve to avoid vibrations in the event of imbalance of the rotating drum 16.
- a displacement sensor 6, in addition to the detection of an imbalance or the loading state and movements of the washing unit or the drum 16 are detected.
- the evaluation unit 5 receives all the values detected by the displacement sensor 6.
- a Waschstoffein Hugheskasten 15 serves to receive and for the predetermined delivery of the amount required for a wash program detergent.
- a loading port 17 is closed after filling the laundry and before starting a selected washing program.
- Fig. 2 is exemplified over time the wash program is shown schematically.
- the washing machine is switched off or the user has not yet started a washing program.
- the start button is pressed 9 and thus the first phase 10 of the wash program is activated.
- this first phase 10 means, for example a displacement sensor 6 and an evaluation unit 5, for detecting a movement of the washing unit or the washing drum 16 are activated.
- water in particular cold water, is introduced into the tub 2 or into the drum 16.
- the second phase 12 with the washing program which includes strong drum movements by washing, rinsing and spinning cycles, runs to its intended end 13 completely.
- Fig. 3 is exemplified over time the program abort 14.
- the first phase 10 is prematurely terminated 14a and thus terminated.
- the output of an audible or visual alarm message 18 can take place, and / or the loading opening 17 can be automatically unlocked or opened.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Waschmaschine mit einem Gehäuse, einem in dem Gehäuse schwingbeweglich angeordneten Waschaggregat, welches eine drehbewegliche Trommel zur Aufnahme von Wäsche und/oder Waschflüssigkeit enthält, sowie einer Auswerteeinheit und einem Sensor zur Erfassung einer Bewegung des Waschaggregats, wobei nach einer durch die Auswerteeinheit erkannten unzulässigen Bewegung während einer ersten Phase des Waschprogramms die Fortsetzung des Waschprogramms verhindert wird, wobei während der ersten Phase des Waschprogramms die Trommel in einer Ruheposition steht oder zyklisch pendelartig bewegt wird.The invention relates to a method for operating a washing machine with a housing, a housing arranged to vibrate movable washing unit, which contains a rotatable drum for receiving laundry and / or washing liquid, and an evaluation unit and a sensor for detecting a movement of the washing unit, wherein a detected by the evaluation unit impermissible movement during a first phase of the washing program, the continuation of the washing program is prevented, wherein during the first phase of the washing program, the drum is in a rest position or is cyclically oscillated.
Ein derartiges Verfahren ist aus der Schrift Patent Abstracts of Japan
Ein weiteres Verfahren ist aus der deutschen Offenlegungsschrift
Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Sicherheit und den Schutz für ein in der Trommel befindliches Kind zu verbessern.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to improve the safety and protection of a child located in the drum.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dieses Problem durch ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Waschmaschine mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.According to the invention, this problem is solved by a method for operating a washing machine having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.
Der mit der Erfindung erreichbarer Vorteil besteht darin, dass mit einer sehr zuverlässigen Erkennung eines Kindes in der Trommel einer Waschmaschine eine hohe Sicherheit gewährleistet und eine mögliche Gefahr vermieden wird. Ein weiterer Vorteil der Erfindung ist, dass die Bereitstellung des Verfahrens sehr einfach und kostengünstig ist, da bereits vorhandene Sensoren und/oder Erfassungseinrichtungen für das Wäschegewicht oder Unwuchten verwendet werden können. Das Verfahren zeichnet sich in vorteilhafter Weise dadurch aus, dass auch ein in der Trommel ruhendes oder schlafendes Kind geweckt und zu einer Bewegung animiert wird. Dies geschieht auf einfache Weise dadurch, dass nach dem Starten des Waschprogramms bzw. nach Betätigen einer Starttaste in einer ersten Phase Wasser, insbesondere kaltes Wasser, in den Laugenbehälter und somit in die Trommel eingelassen wird. Ein in der Trommel schlafendes oder ruhendes Kind wird somit durch das eingelassene Wasser geweckt bzw. derart erschreckt, dass es sich aufgrund des unangenehmen nassen Gefühls bewegen wird. Da in dieser ersten Phase die Trommel noch nicht durch den Antrieb bewegt wird, führt eine ermittelte Bewegung zum Beenden des voreingestellten Waschprogramms. In einer zweckmäßigen Ausgestaltung können während der ersten Phase des Waschprogramms auch Bewegungen der Trommel, insbesondere zyklische Wiegebewegungen, vorgesehen werden, um ein in der Trommel befindliches Kind zuverlässig zu einer Bewegung zu verleiten, wobei eine Verletzungsgefahr ausgeschlossen ist.The achievable with the invention advantage is that with a very reliable detection of a child in the drum of a washing machine ensures a high level of security and a possible risk is avoided. Another advantage of the invention is that the provision of the method is very simple and inexpensive, since existing sensors and / or detection devices for the laundry weight or imbalances can be used. The method is advantageously characterized by the fact that a child resting or sleeping in the drum is awakened and animated to move. This is done in a simple manner in that after starting the washing program or after pressing a start button in a first phase water, especially cold water, is admitted into the tub and thus into the drum. A child asleep or resting in the drum is thus awakened or frightened by the sunken water, so that it will move due to the unpleasant wet feeling. Since in this first phase the drum is not yet moved by the drive, a determined movement leads to the termination of the preset washing program. In an expedient embodiment, movements of the drum, in particular cyclical weighing movements, can be provided during the first phase of the washing program in order reliably to induce a child in the drum to move, whereby a risk of injury is precluded.
Nach dem Erkennen eines Kindes aufgrund einer Bewegung der Trommel in einer Ruhephase sind als Maßnahmen optische oder akustische Alarmmeldungen oder ein selbständiges Entriegeln oder Öffnen des Bullauges, denkbar.After detecting a child due to a movement of the drum in a resting phase as measures optical or audible alarms or autonomous unlocking or opening the porthole, conceivable.
Die Menge und die Temperatur des eingelassenen Wassers ist derart begrenzt, dass ein in der Trommel befindliches Kind nicht ertrinken kann oder anderweitig gefährdet wird. Hierfür ist es zweckmäßig, dass die Menge des Wassers nur einer Teilmenge der für einen Waschgang vorgesehener Waschflüssigkeit entspricht.The amount and temperature of the introduced water is limited so that a child in the drum can not drown or otherwise be endangered. For this purpose, it is expedient that the amount of water corresponds to only a subset of the intended for a wash washing liquid.
Es versteht sich von selbst, dass in dieser ersten Phase des Waschprogramms keine mit Waschmittel versetzte Lauge in den Laugenbehälter eingelassen wird. In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung wird während der ersten Phase dem eingelassenen Wasser kein Waschmittel zugesetzt. Hierfür wird das Wasser unter Umgehung des Waschmitteleinspülkastens bzw. unter Umgehung des Waschmittelfachs oder Waschmittelfächer im Waschmitteleinspülkasten eingelassen.It goes without saying that in this first phase of the washing program no lye mixed with detergent is introduced into the tub. In an advantageous embodiment, no detergent is added to the introduced water during the first phase. For this purpose, the water is admitted, bypassing the Waschmitteleinspülkastens or bypassing the detergent compartment or detergent compartments in Waschmitteleinspülkasten.
Die Dauer für diese erste Phase des Waschprogramms ist so bemessen, dass zu Beginn der ersten Phase für beispielsweise 30 sek. das Wasser eingelassen wird und danach für eine voreingestellte Zeit, beispielsweise 60 sek. gewartet wird, bis die zweite Phase, die das eigentliche Waschprogramm beinhaltet, beginnt. Während der gesamten ersten Phase, beispielsweise 90 sek. wird eine mögliche Bewegung des Waschaggregats bzw. der Trommel erfasst, wobei bei Erkennung einer durch ein Kind verursachten Bewegung die zweite Phase nicht gestartet wird.The duration for this first phase of the washing program is such that at the beginning of the first phase for example 30 sec. the water is admitted and then for a preset time, for example 60 sec. is waiting until the second phase, which is the actual Washing program includes, begins. During the entire first phase, for example 90 sec. a possible movement of the washing unit or the drum is detected, wherein upon detection of a movement caused by a child, the second phase is not started.
Es ist auch denkbar, dass in diesem Fall die erste Phase sofort nach der Erkennung beendet bzw. abgebrochen wird, wodurch sich die erste Phase verkürzt, um die Zeit, in der sich ein Kind in der Trommel oder Laugenbehälter befindet, zu verkürzen. Somit sollen unnötige Angstzustände eines Kindes möglichst vermieden werden.It is also conceivable that in this case the first phase is terminated or stopped immediately after detection, whereby the first phase shortened to shorten the time in which a child is in the drum or tub. Thus, unnecessary anxiety of a child should be avoided if possible.
Da sich die Bewegung des Waschaggregats bzw. der Trommel aufgrund des einfließenden Wassers deutlich von einer von einem Kind verursachter Bewegung unterscheidet, werden Fehlinterpretationen vermieden.Since the movement of the washing unit or the drum due to the inflowing water differs significantly from a movement caused by a child, misinterpretations are avoided.
In einer zweckmäßigen Ausgestaltung wird zur Erfassung der Bewegung ein Wegsensor verwendet, der in der Regel zwischen Waschaggregat und Gehäuse angeordnet ist. Die Erfassung kann auch durch andere Mittel bereitgestellt werden, wie beispielsweise Drehzahl-, Bewegungs-, Beschleunigungs-, Druck-, Kraft- oder Verwindungssensoren (Dehnungsmessstreifen).In an expedient embodiment, a displacement sensor is used to detect the movement, which is usually arranged between the washing unit and the housing. Detection can also be provided by other means, such as speed, motion, acceleration, compression, force, or torsion (strain gauge) sensors.
In zweckmäßiger Weise wird die Ermittlung bzw. Erkennung, ob sich ein Kind in unzulässiger und gefährlicher Weise in der Trommel befindet, von einer Auswerteeinheit durchgeführt.Conveniently, the determination or recognition of whether a child is in an inadmissible and dangerous manner in the drum, carried out by an evaluation unit.
Das Verfahren ist nicht auf die Erkennung eines Kindes in einer Trommel oder Laugenbehälter beschränkt, sondern ist ebenso zur Erkennung von Haustieren geeignet, beispielsweise Hunde, Katzen, Kaninchen u.s.w, die sich in unzulässiger Weise in der Trommel oder Laugenbehälter befinden.The method is not limited to the detection of a child in a drum or tub, but is also suitable for detecting pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits u.s.w, which are located in the drum or tub in an inadmissible manner.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt und wird nachfolgend näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:
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- schematisch die Anordnung des Waschaggregats in einem Gehäuse;
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- beispielhaft ein Zustandsdiagramm für das Waschprogramm im Normalfall und
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- beispielhaft ein Zustandsdiagramm für das Waschprogramm im Fehlerfall.
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- schematically the arrangement of the washing unit in a housing;
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- an example of a state diagram for the washing program in the normal case and
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- an example of a state diagram for the wash program in case of error.
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- Method of operating a washing machine comprising a housing (1), a washing unit (2) which is arranged in the housing (1) such that it can vibrate and contains a rotatable drum (16) for receiving laundry and/or washing liquid, an evaluation unit (5) and a sensor (6) for detecting a movement of the washing unit (2), the continuation (12) of the washing program being prevented after an inadmissible movement, recognized by the evaluation unit (5), during a first phase (10) of the washing program, the drum (16) being in an idle position or being moved cyclically in the manner of a pendulum during the first phase (10) of the washing program, characterised in that during the first phase (10) of the washing program a predetermined amount of water is admitted into the container (2).
- Method of operating a washing machine according to claim 1, characterised in that during the first phase (10) of the washing program the admitted amount of water corresponds to a partial amount of the washing liquid.
- Method of operating a washing machine according to claim 2, characterised in that during the first phase (10) of the washing program the amount of water is admitted in such a way as to bypass the detergent dispensing compartment (15) or the detergent receptacle(s) in the detergent dispensing compartment (15).
- Method of operating a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that a displacement sensor (6) detects the movement of the container (2).
- Method of operating a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that a rotational speed sensor, movement sensor, acceleration sensor, pressure sensor, force sensor or torsion sensor detects the movement of the container (2).
- Method of operating a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the first phase (10) is prematurely discontinued (14a) directly after the recognition of an inadmissible movement.
- Method of operating a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the loading opening (17) is automatically unlocked or opened after the recognition of an inadmissible movement.
- Method of operating a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that an audible and/or visible alarm signal (18) is emitted after the recognition of an inadmissible movement.
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