EP3333298A1 - Funktionsverfahren einer waschmaschine - Google Patents

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EP3333298A1
EP3333298A1 EP17205808.3A EP17205808A EP3333298A1 EP 3333298 A1 EP3333298 A1 EP 3333298A1 EP 17205808 A EP17205808 A EP 17205808A EP 3333298 A1 EP3333298 A1 EP 3333298A1
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Carène Tissot-Cohen
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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
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/02—Characteristics of laundry or load
    • D06F2103/04—Quantity, e.g. weight or variation of weight
    • 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
    • D06F2105/52—Changing sequence of operational steps; Carrying out additional operational steps; Modifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
    • 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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/14—Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
    • D06F34/18—Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
    • 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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress

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  • the present invention relates to a method of operating a laundry apparatus.
  • a laundry apparatus operates according to operating parameters and implements a set of operating programs or wash programs.
  • the operating parameters of the washing apparatus have predetermined values depending on the washing program.
  • the value of the spin speed has different values for a cotton program and for a delicate program.
  • a user can select a wash program from the set of wash programs available, as well as options such as an additional rinse option or a prewash option.
  • operating parameters of the laundry apparatus have predetermined values associated with the selected wash program. These associated values can be, in general, modified by the user.
  • the user can select options, values of the additional parameters associated with the selected options having predetermined values.
  • washing machines such as those described by the document FR 2 920 789 recommending to the user the dosage of detergent to be introduced into the machine according to the amount of laundry introduced into the apparatus.
  • Such a washing apparatus thus measures the amount of laundry introduced inside the appliance to wash the laundry and then recommends the dosage of detergent to be introduced into the appliance
  • This type of washing machine offers a help to the user for optimal use of his washing machine.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for washing clothes which further improves the assistance to the user.
  • the present invention provides a method of operating a laundry apparatus for simplified use of the laundry apparatus while achieving optimum laundry results.
  • the selection step includes determining the operating program that has been most frequently used for said determined quantity of laundry in a predetermined number of prior operations of the washing machine.
  • the washing machine offers an optimal operating program for the load of laundry of the washing machine, the operating program proposed to the user being the one who is most used to using this determined quantity of laundry.
  • the selection of the program takes into account the user's habits the user's habits vary over time, for example depending on the type of washed laundry.
  • the operation of the washing machine is made easy for the user, the user can operate the device according to an optimal operating program for the load of laundry, simply and quickly.
  • the selection step comprises the determination of an operating program among a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of laundry.
  • an operating program associated with this amount of laundry is selected from a set of associated operating programs.
  • At said display step are displayed values of a set of additional operating parameters respectively corresponding to operating options.
  • the user sometimes selects operating options in addition to the selected operating program.
  • the values of the additional operating parameters are displayed with the operating program during the display step.
  • the washing apparatus operates according to a set of parameters with values associated with the selected operating program, as well as according to a set of additional parameters corresponding to the options.
  • the values of the operating parameters and the values of the additional operating parameters displayed in the display step respectively correspond to the values of the parameters of the operating parameters. operation and to the values of the additional operating parameters in the previous operation of the washing apparatus according to said selected operating program.
  • a user can easily operate the washing machine according to the operating program selected by the washing machine for the amount of laundry determined with the options that he has already used during the implementation. operation of the device according to the same operating program.
  • the operating method comprises, prior to the display step, a step of determining the values of the operating parameters and the additional operating parameters that have been most frequently used in a predetermined number of prior operations. the washing apparatus according to said selected operating program.
  • the value of the operating parameters associated with the operating program proposed by the washing machine can be modified by the user in order to adapt it to his needs.
  • the operating program proposed during the display step can be modified.
  • the update step the display of the selected operating program and / or the values of the operating parameters is updated.
  • the operating program in which the washing apparatus is operated corresponds to that selected by the washing apparatus.
  • the operating program corresponds to that selected by the washing machine and subsequently modified by the user.
  • the operating method comprises a step of storing said operating program and operating parameter values according to which the washing apparatus is implemented.
  • the operating program and optionally the options used and / or changes to the operating program are recorded in order to record the usage habits of the device.
  • the step of determining a quantity of laundry comprises measuring the weight of the laundry inside the washing machine.
  • the step of determining a quantity of laundry comprises measuring the volume of the laundry inside the washing machine.
  • the selection means comprise means for determining the operating program that have been most frequently used for said quantity of laundry determined by the determination means in a predetermined number of prior operations of the washing apparatus. Laundry.
  • the washing machine thus proposes to the user an operating program being in adequacy with the quantity of laundry in the appliance, and that he is accustomed to using for this load of laundry, the setting operation of the device being facilitated.
  • the selection means comprise means for determining an operating program among a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of laundry.
  • said display means are configured to display values of a set of additional operating parameters respectively corresponding to operating options.
  • the values of the operating parameters and the values of the additional operating parameters displayed by the display means respectively correspond to the values of the operating parameters and to the values of the additional operating parameters in the previous operation of the washing apparatus according to said selected operating program.
  • the washing apparatus comprises means for determining the values of the operating parameters and the additional operating parameters having been most frequently used in a predetermined number of prior operations of the washing machine according to the operating program selected by the selection means.
  • the means for determining a quantity of laundry comprise means for measuring the weight of the laundry inside the washing machine.
  • the means for determining a quantity of laundry comprise means for measuring the volume of the laundry inside the washing machine.
  • the laundry apparatus has features and advantages similar to those previously described in connection with the method of operation of the laundry apparatus.
  • the present invention is applicable to a washing apparatus and a washing apparatus and drying laundry.
  • a washing machine operates according to operating parameters.
  • the values of the operating parameters are a function of the operating programs or wash programs implemented by the washing machine.
  • the operating parameters have predetermined values, i.e., values of the operating parameters are associated with each operating program.
  • the values of the operating parameters associated with an operating or washing program can be modified.
  • the washing apparatus also operates according to additional operating parameters.
  • the additional operating parameters have predetermined values depending on the selected operating options.
  • the operating options can be selected independently of the operating program implemented by the washing machine.
  • the figure 1 schematically shows a sectional view of a washing machine 1 according to one embodiment.
  • the main elements of a washing machine 1 are shown in this figure.
  • a washing machine 1 comprises a body 2 housing a washing tub 3.
  • a drum 4 for receiving the laundry is located inside the washing tub 3.
  • the drum 4 is rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation A.
  • the washing apparatus 1 further comprises a means for rotating the drum 4, the rotating drive means comprising a motor 5.
  • the body 2 has an opening 6 allowing the introduction and extraction of the laundry in the drum 4.
  • the figure 1 represents a washing apparatus to load laundry from above.
  • the present invention applies to front-loading laundry apparatus.
  • the washing apparatus 1 comprises means for determining the quantity of laundry in the washing machine or the load of the washing machine 1, that is to say the amount of laundry present in the drum 4.
  • the amount of laundry is determined by weight.
  • the amount of laundry is determined by volume.
  • the means for determining the quantity of laundry comprise at least one sensor 7 such as an infra-red sensor detecting the passage of the laundry.
  • the washing machine 1 further comprises counting means of the time and / or the number of passage of laundry and storage means where the counted passage time is stored. Such a determination of the amount of laundry is described in the document FR 2 920 789 in the name of the Claimant.
  • the sensor 7 can be positioned in different positions to measure the laundry introduced into the drum, for example facing the drum 4 or facing the opening 6 for the introduction and extraction of laundry.
  • the senor may be positioned in a sealing collar located near the door.
  • weight sensors may be used to determine the amount of laundry.
  • the amount of laundry can be determined by volume.
  • at least one volumetric sensor or an optical sensor measures the volume of laundry representative of the quantity of laundry.
  • the washing apparatus comprises electronic circuits (not shown in the figures) necessary for managing the operation of the washing apparatus 1.
  • the electronic circuits are configured for acquiring data from the sensors and for the processing of these data to determine the amount of laundry in the washing machine 1. More generally, the electronic circuits are configured to implement the steps of the operating method which will be described below.
  • sensors can be used to determine the amount of laundry. These sensors may be of the same type or different type.
  • the washing apparatus 1 comprises at least one weight sensor determining the weight of the laundry present in the drum 4, and at least one volume sensor determining the volume of the laundry in the drum 4. With the combination of these two values, it can be determined whether the laundry is dense or rather vaporous, this information can be used in the selection of the operating program.
  • the vaporous linen generally corresponds to fragile fabrics, for example silk, it will therefore be associated with a program of the "fragile" type.
  • the dense linen is generally made of cotton and will therefore be associated with a cotton type program or ECO cotton.
  • the laundry apparatus includes a sensor capable of detecting whether the laundry is dark or light in color. This information can also be used in the selection of the operating program. For example, when the laundry is detected as dark in color or in different colors, a program or a "COLOR" or mixed option may be available.
  • the washing machine 1 comprises an interface (not visible in the figure) dedicated to the user, known as "human-machine interface" (HMI).
  • HMI human-machine interface
  • This interface takes for example the form of a control panel and comprises in particular display means and control means.
  • the user acts on the control means to configure operating parameters of the washing machine.
  • Information about the operation of the appliance, such as operating parameters or user-selected operating programs, is displayed by means of the display means.
  • the operating method comprises a step of determining the amount of laundry E1. This step of determining the amount of laundry E1 is implemented as the washing machine 1 is loaded or once the washing machine is loaded.
  • This step of determining the quantity of the laundry E1 follows a preliminary step of analyzing the quantity of the laundry E0 comprising the collection of the results coming from the means for determining the quantity of laundry in the drum 4. These steps of analysis of the amount of laundry E0 and determination of the amount of laundry E1 are known and will not be described in detail here.
  • the operating method also comprises a selection step E2, carried out by the washing machine 1, of an operating program from among all the operating programs that can be implemented in the apparatus to be used. wash the laundry 1.
  • the selection step E2 comprises determining an operating program from among a set of operating programs associated respectively with quantities of laundry.
  • This combination of operating programs to the different loads of the washing machine is recorded for example during the manufacture of the washing machine 1.
  • the operating program selected in the selection step E2 is "Program 2".
  • the selection step E2 comprises the determination of the operating program among the set of operating programs that has been most frequently used for the quantity of laundry determined in the determination step E1 in a number. predetermined pre-operation of the washing apparatus 1.
  • the last five put into operation of the washing machine 1 for the amount of laundry determined is taken into account in order to select a program of operation.
  • the following table shows the operating programs that have been implemented by the washing machine 1 in prior operations of the washing machine 1 and the associated quantities of laundry.
  • the table above has been stored as the washing machine 1 has been put into operation.
  • the most frequently used operating program is a program called "delicate".
  • the most frequently used program is a "mixed" operating program.
  • the most frequently used operating program corresponds to the program named "Opti A 39min”, between 4.5 kg and 6 kg, in the "cotton / sponge” program, and between 6 kg and 6 kg. maximum charge, to the program named "cotton / eco”.
  • the operating program selected in the selection step E2 is the " delicate " program. If it has a value between 1.5 Kg and 3 Kg, the program selected is the " mixed " program.
  • the "Optia 39min” is selected if the determined amount of machine has a value between 3 and 4.5 kg, “cotton / sponge” if the amount of determined machine has a value between 4.5 Kg and 6 Kg and "cotton / eco "if the quantity of laundry determined has a value greater than 6 kg.
  • the operating program selected by the washing apparatus is adapted as and when the washing apparatus 1 is used.
  • a display step E3 of the selected operating program is implemented. In addition to the selected operating program, the associated values of the operating parameters of the washing machine 1 are displayed.
  • the display step are furthermore displayed values of the operating parameters, the set of additional operating parameters corresponding to operating options, such as an additional rinse, a prewash, or an anti-crease phase or a drying cycle following the wash cycle.
  • the displayed values of the operating parameters of the additional operating parameters have been configured in a previous operation of the washing machine 1 according to the selected operating program.
  • the values of the operating parameters and the values of the additional parameters are associated with the selected operating program.
  • the displayed values of the operating parameters and the additional operating parameters can be determined according to different embodiments.
  • the operating method comprises, prior to the display step, a step of determining the values of the set of operating parameters and the additional operating parameters that have been most frequently configured in a predetermined number. prior operation of the washing machine 1 according to the operating program selected in the selection step E2.
  • the last seven starts of the washing machine 1 according to the operating program selected in the selection step E2 are taken into account for the determination of the values of the operating parameters and the additional operating parameters. associated with the selected operating program.
  • the associated values of the temperature and spin speed parameters are values that have been modified starting from the values associated with the " mixed " operating program. Indeed, a value for each operating parameter is associated with each operating program. Nevertheless, the value of the operating parameter can be changed.
  • the operating program selected in the selection step E2 is the " mixed " operating program
  • the display step E3 the " mixed " operating program and parameter values of operation are displayed.
  • the values of the operating parameters displayed correspond to the most frequently configured values for the start-up of the washing machine 1 shown in the table above.
  • the value displayed for the wash temperature is 40 ° and the value displayed for the spin speed is 1000 rpm.
  • the values of the operating parameters and the additional operating parameters displayed in association with a selected operating program respectively correspond to the values of the operating parameters and the values of the set of additional parameters set in the setting. in previous operation of the washing machine according to the selected operating program.
  • the display step E3 is implemented on the interface dedicated to the user or control panel.
  • a user can view the operating program selected by the washing machine 1 and possibly (depending on the embodiments) parameters configured to different values than the values associated with the selected operating program, and options associated with the selected operating program.
  • the operating method comprises a verification step E4 in which it is checked whether the load of the washing machine is complete. For example, it is checked whether the door is locked after being opened.
  • This verification step E4 can, for example, also be performed by pressing a specific command or after a period during which the sensor 7 has not detected adding linen.
  • the laundry analysis step E0 is carried out again, followed by the steps of determining the amount of laundry E1, selection E2 and display E3.
  • the displayed information is checked by the user during a verification step E5, and possibly modified by the user at a modification step E6.
  • the washing machine is operated at the starting step E7 according to the operating program, the operating parameters having the displayed values and the displayed options.
  • a storing step E8 of the operating program, values of the operating parameters and options according to which the washing apparatus 1 is put into operation at the starting step E7 is implemented.
  • the selection steps E2 and display E3 are performed after the checking step E4 at the end of the loading of the laundry. Such an embodiment avoids recalculating the operating program adapted to the amount of laundry during the entire loading time of the drum.

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