EP1645677A3 - Method for operating a washing machine - Google Patents

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EP1645677A3
EP1645677A3 EP05021251A EP05021251A EP1645677A3 EP 1645677 A3 EP1645677 A3 EP 1645677A3 EP 05021251 A EP05021251 A EP 05021251A EP 05021251 A EP05021251 A EP 05021251A EP 1645677 A3 EP1645677 A3 EP 1645677A3
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drum
operating
washing machine
revolutinary
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EP1645677A2 (en
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Wolfgang Hellhake
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Miele und Cie KG
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F33/00Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers 
    • D06F33/30Control of washing machines characterised by the purpose or target of the control 
    • D06F33/47Responding to irregular working conditions, e.g. malfunctioning of pumps 
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/02Characteristics of laundry or load
    • D06F2103/04Quantity, e.g. weight or variation of weight
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/24Spin speed; Drum movements
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/44Opening, closing or locking of doors
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/58Indications or alarms to the control system or to the user
    • D06F2105/60Audible signals
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/42Safety arrangements, e.g. for stopping rotation of the receptacle upon opening of the casing door

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  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
  • Treatment Of Fiber Materials (AREA)

Abstract

The method involves using an evaluation unit (5) and a sensor (6) for rotation and revolutinary speed of drum to detect possible presence of child in washer. During the first phase (10) of the wash program an improper motion of the drum (16) is detected and on detection the drum drive is stopped and an alarm is sounded.
EP05021251A 2004-10-11 2005-09-29 Method for operating a washing machine Not-in-force EP1645677B1 (en)

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DE102004049650A DE102004049650B3 (en) 2004-10-11 2004-10-11 Washing machine operation method for detecting presence of child within, detecting improper motion of the drum and on detection stopping drum drive and sounding an alarm

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EP1645677A2 EP1645677A2 (en) 2006-04-12
EP1645677A3 true EP1645677A3 (en) 2008-05-07
EP1645677B1 EP1645677B1 (en) 2010-12-22

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EP (1) EP1645677B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE492672T1 (en)
DE (2) DE102004049650B3 (en)
ES (1) ES2354432T3 (en)

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DE102004049647B3 (en) * 2004-10-11 2006-01-26 Miele & Cie. Kg Method for operating a washing machine
ES2688661T3 (en) 2013-12-17 2018-11-06 Miele & Cie. Kg Procedure for the operation of an appliance and appliance
CN103866530B (en) * 2014-03-21 2017-01-04 松下家电研究开发(杭州)有限公司 Control method of washing machine and washing machine applying control method

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DE4225769A1 (en) * 1992-08-04 1994-02-10 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Automatically controlled laundry treatment machine
JPH10179978A (en) * 1996-12-25 1998-07-07 Sharp Corp Drum type washing machine
JP2004065408A (en) * 2002-08-05 2004-03-04 Sanyo Electric Co Ltd Washing machine

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JPH02224796A (en) 1989-02-28 1990-09-06 Toshiba Corp Washer
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US6029298A (en) * 1998-04-14 2000-02-29 General Electric Company System and method for determining a liquid level setting in a washing machine
US6460381B1 (en) * 1999-03-29 2002-10-08 Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. Washing machine or an apparatus having a rotatable container
US6327729B1 (en) * 1999-03-31 2001-12-11 Maytag Corporation Washer lid having fluid dispenser and method for using same
DE10056574C1 (en) * 2000-11-15 2002-03-21 Whirlpool Co Front-loading washing machine operating method has imbalance detection system for reducing spin speed over-ridden for light loads
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DE102004049647B3 (en) * 2004-10-11 2006-01-26 Miele & Cie. Kg Method for operating a washing machine

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DE4225769A1 (en) * 1992-08-04 1994-02-10 Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete Automatically controlled laundry treatment machine
JPH10179978A (en) * 1996-12-25 1998-07-07 Sharp Corp Drum type washing machine
JP2004065408A (en) * 2002-08-05 2004-03-04 Sanyo Electric Co Ltd Washing machine

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ES2354432T3 (en) 2011-03-14
US20080127428A1 (en) 2008-06-05
DE102004049650B3 (en) 2006-03-09
EP1645677B1 (en) 2010-12-22
US7610643B2 (en) 2009-11-03
DE502005010704D1 (en) 2011-02-03
ATE492672T1 (en) 2011-01-15
EP1645677A2 (en) 2006-04-12

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