JP2004344372A - Control system of washing and drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control system of a washing and drying machine that sequentially controls a series of processes of washing, rinsing, spin-drying and drying that receives pollen information sent from the data server of an information provider through a terminal device on a washing and drying machine body side and changes the type of operation on the basis of the information. <P>SOLUTION: The washing and drying machine body 37 and a terminal device 36 having a first data sending and receiving means 39 sending and receiving data and the terminal device 36 and the data server 40 are connected via a line. The washing and drying machine body 37 has a second data sending and receiving means 38 sending and receiving data to and from the terminal device 36, a display means 42 displaying the type of operation and information sent from the data server 40 and a control means 33 sequentially controlling a series of processes of washing, rinsing, spin-drying and drying. The control means 33 can change the display of the display means 42 in accordance with the pollen information of a day concerned sent from the data server 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a control system for a washing / drying machine that sequentially controls a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dewatering, and drying.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a washer / dryer can be operated by pressing a key on an operation unit, and a course having a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying can be selected by selecting a key on the operation unit. In general, the washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying steps are performed based on a basic operation course in which a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying are defined, or an operating course set by a user. there were.
[0003]
In addition, there are a plurality of basic driving courses and a driving course set by a user. The basic driving courses include, for example, a “washing and drying course”, a “washing and cleaning course”, a “home cleaning course”, and the like. The “Washing and Drying Occasion Course” is the most standard operation course. For example, the washing time is “9 minutes”, the number of times of rinsing is “two times of water injection”, the dehydration time is “15 minutes”, and the drying time is “automatic”. The course is set to. The “Random washing course” is a course for washing, rinsing, and dehydrating, and is a basic operation course for when no drying operation is required. For example, the washing time is “9 minutes” and the number of times of rinsing is “water injection”. 2 times "and the dehydration time is set to" 7 minutes ". There is also an operation course in which a user can freely set a washing time, a number of times of rinsing, a dehydration time, and a drying time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-119788 [0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, the number of people who have allergic reactions to pollen etc. has increased.For example, pollen adheres to clothes by drying clothes that are washed out or wearing clothes and going out, and bringing the clothes indoors. Can increase the amount of pollen in the room and cause an allergic reaction to worsen. For this reason, there is a strong demand to know the state of pollen scattering and to automatically operate from washing to drying or to change the number of rinses accordingly.
[0006]
The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and receives pollen information transmitted from a data server of an information provider in a washing / drying machine main body via a terminal device, and can change the operation content based on the information. It is intended to provide a control system.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention transmits and receives data between a washing / drying machine main body and a terminal device having first data transmitting / receiving means, connects the terminal device and a data server via a line, A second data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal device, a display means for displaying operation details and information sent from the data server, and a control for sequentially controlling a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydrating and drying. The control means can change the display content of the display means according to the pollen information of the day sent from the data server.
[0008]
Thus, the pollen information transmitted from the data server of the information provider can be received by the main body of the washing / drying machine via the terminal device using the Internet or the like, and the operation content can be changed based on the information.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device having first data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the main body of the washing / drying machine, a data server connected to the terminal device via a line, Second data transmitting and receiving means for transmitting and receiving, a display means for displaying the operation content and information sent from the data server, and a control means for sequentially controlling a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying, The control means is adapted to change the display content of the display means according to the pollen information of the day sent from the data server, and transmitted from the data server of the information provider using the Internet or the like. Pollen information is received by the washer / dryer body via the terminal device, and information such as the pollen scattering status and forecast for the day can be displayed. It is possible to rolling change the contents.
[0010]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the control means operates the fully automatic course from washing to drying based on the pollen information of the day sent from the data server. When it is predicted that the pollen will be scattered on the day, a fully automatic course from washing to drying is operated, eliminating the need to dry outdoors and preventing pollen from adhering to clothing.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control means displays a fully automatic course from washing to drying in an initial state based on pollen information of the day sent from the data server. When it is predicted that pollen will be scattered a lot on the day, the full-automatic course from washing to drying is initially displayed, and operation is started in that state to change the course. Can be omitted.
[0012]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control means displays the pollen information of the day sent from the data server on the display means when driving the washing only course. When the user selects the operation of washing only, when it is predicted that the pollen is scattered on the day, it is possible to inform that the pollen is predicted to be scattered.
[0013]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, when the power is turned on, the control means displays the pollen information of the day sent from the data server on the display means. When the power is turned on, it can connect to the data server and display information such as the pollen scattering status and forecast of the day, and the user can select a favorite driving course based on the information. it can.
[0014]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal device having first data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the washing / drying machine, a data server connected to the terminal device through a line, and transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal device. A second data transmission / reception means, a display means for displaying operation details and information sent from the data server, and a control means for sequentially controlling a series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying; According to the present invention, the number of times of rinsing can be changed based on the pollen information sent from the data server the day before, and the pollen information sent from the data server of the information provider is transmitted to the main body of the washing / drying machine via the terminal device. , The number of times of rinsing can be changed based on information such as the pollen scattering status and the forecast on the previous day.
[0015]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, the control means increases the number of times of rinsing by pollen information sent from the data server the previous day. By increasing the number of times of rinsing when pollen is scattered, pollen attached to clothes worn the day before can be sufficiently removed.
[0016]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the sixth aspect, the control means drives a course in which the number of times of rinsing is increased by pollen information sent from the data server the day before. When the pollen scatters on the previous day, the number of times of rinsing can be automatically increased, and the pollen attached to the clothes worn on the previous day can be sufficiently removed.
[0017]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
(Example 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1 is provided with an outer tub 3 elastically suspended by a plurality of suspensions 2 therein to absorb vibration during dehydration. Inside the outer tub 3, an inner tub 4 for accommodating clothes (laundry and objects to be dried) is disposed rotatably about a dehydrating shaft 5, and the inner bottom of the inner tub 4 stirs the clothes. The rotary wings 6 are arranged rotatably about a washing shaft 7.
[0019]
A number of small holes (not shown) are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the inner tank 4 and a fluid balancer 8 is provided above. In the drying process, the rotating blades 6 form the agitating projections 10 on the upper surface of a substantially dish-shaped base having an inclined surface 9 on the outer periphery, so that the clothes can be inclined by the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the rotating blades 6. It is easy to soar upward along 9.
[0020]
A motor 11 is provided at the bottom of the outer tub 3, and its rotational force is connected to the washing shaft 7 during washing, and the inner tub 4 or the rotary blades are connected via a clutch 12 for switching to the dehydrating shaft 5 during dehydration. 6.
[0021]
A heat exchanger 13 is disposed at the rear in the housing 1, and one end of the heat exchanger 13 is connected to a lower part of the outer tub 3 via an elastic lower bellows-shaped hose 14, and the other end is connected to a circulating temperature. It is connected to one end of a circulation blower 16 via a lint filter 15 for collecting lint contained in the wind. The other end of the circulation blower 16 is connected to a hot air supply path 18 having a heater 17 as a heating means, is connected to the inner tank 4 through a blowing bellows hose 19, and forms a circulating hot air circulation path 20. I have.
[0022]
The outer tub cover 21 is formed in a substantially donut shape, is disposed on the upper opening side of the outer tub 3, and has a hot air supply port 22 for supplying hot air from a blow bellows hose 19. An inner lid 23 is provided on the outer tank cover 21 so as to be openable and closable. When the inner lid 23 is closed, the opening of the outer tank cover 21 is air-tightly covered.
[0023]
A housing cover 24 having an opening is provided at the upper part of the housing 1, an outer lid 25 for opening and closing the opening, an operation display means 26 including input setting means and display means, and an inner tank. 4 is provided with a water supply valve 27 for supplying water. A drain valve 28 for draining water out of the outer tub 3 is provided at the bottom of the outer tub 3. On the rear surface of the casing 1, a cooling blower 29 for cooling the outer tub 3, the heat exchanger 13, and the like by blowing air is disposed.
[0024]
The control device 30 is attached to a back plate 31 provided on the back surface of the housing 1 and has control means 33 having a microcomputer as shown in FIG. 1, and includes a motor 11, a clutch 12, a circulation blower 16, The operation of the heater 17, the water supply valve 27, the drain valve 28, the cooling blower 29, and the like is controlled, for example, a thermistor 34 for detecting the temperature of the outer tub 3, and a thermistor 35 for detecting the circulating air temperature at the outlet of the heat exchanger 13. , A series of steps of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying are sequentially controlled, for example, by monitoring the detection output and determining the end of drying.
[0025]
The terminal device 36 has a first data transmitting / receiving means 39 for transmitting / receiving data to / from a second data transmitting / receiving means 38 provided in the control device 30 in the washing / drying machine main body 37. The terminal device 36 is connected to a data server via a line. 40, the information transmitted from the data server 40 is received by the second data transmission / reception means 38 of the washing / drying machine main body 37 via the terminal device 36.
[0026]
The input setting means 41 is used for setting a driving course and the like and for transmitting and receiving data to and from the data server 40, and inputs the setting contents to the control means 33. The display means 42 displays the operation details and information sent from the data server 40.
[0027]
Here, when the power is turned on or when an input is made from the input setting means 41, the control means 33 can change the display content of the display means 42 according to the pollen information of the day sent from the data server 40. I have to.
[0028]
The operation of the above configuration will be described. In the washing process, when the outer lid 25 and the inner lid 23 are opened, clothes are put into the inner tub 4 and the operation is started, the water supply valve 27 is opened, and a predetermined water level is passed through the water supply bellows hose 32 connected to the outer tub cover 21. After water is supplied, the motor 11 is driven. The power of the motor 11 is transmitted to the rotor 6 via the washing shaft 7 by the clutch 12 of the transmission mechanism, and is driven to rotate. The clothing is agitated by the agitating protrusion 10, and the clothing or the inner tub 4 and the rotor 6 are stirred. The clothes are washed by the mechanical force and the water flow acting by contact with the clothes.
[0029]
In the dehydration step, after the washing is completed, the drain valve 28 is opened to drain the water in the inner tub 4, the clutch 12 is switched to the dehydration side, and the power of the motor 11 is transmitted to the dehydration shaft 5, and the inner tub 4 is moved. Rotate to separate moisture from clothing by centrifugal force.
[0030]
In the drying process, after the spin-drying is completed, the drain valve 28 is closed, the clutch 12 is switched to the washing side, the rotation of the motor 11 is transmitted to the rotary blade 6, and the clothing is agitated by the agitating protrusion 10 by being rotated forward and reverse. . At the same time, the warm air heated by the heater 17 is sent by the circulation blower 16 to the warm air supply port 22 through the bellows hose 19, and the warm air blown into the inner tank 4 evaporates moisture from the clothes. After passing through the lower bellows-like hose 14, it is sent to the heat exchanger 13.
[0031]
When hot air containing moisture by depriving the clothes of moisture passes through the inner wall of the outer tub 3 and the inside of the heat exchanger 13 cooled by the inflow of the external air by the cooling blower 29, dew condensation of the moisture occurs and the wet air becomes wet. The hot air is dehumidified and returns to the circulation blower 16. The warm air is circulated through the warm air circulation path 20 to dry the clothes in the inner tank 4. Further, the lint contained in the hot air can be collected by the lint filter 15 which is detachably provided in the hot air circulation path 20.
[0032]
The control means 33 communicates with the data server 40 when the power is turned on or when there is an input from the input setting means 41, obtains the operation content and pollen information, and displays the pollen information of the day on the display means 42. .
[0033]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the control unit 33 can change the display content of the display unit 42 based on the pollen information of the day sent from the data server 40. Pollen information transmitted from the data server 40 of the provider is received by the washer / dryer body 37 via the terminal device 36, and information such as the pollen scattering status and forecast on the day can be displayed. Based on this, it is possible to change the operation details such as setting an optimal operation course.
[0034]
(Example 2)
The control means 33 shown in FIG. 1 communicates with the data server 40 when the power is turned on or when there is an input from the input setting means 41, obtains the operation contents and pollen information, and When it is predicted that the number is large, the fully automatic course from washing to drying is operated, and the display of the content is displayed on the display means 42. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0035]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, by operating the fully automatic course from washing to drying, it is not necessary to dry the clothes outdoors and does not expose the clothes to pollen and the like, thereby preventing the attachment of pollen to the clothes. be able to.
[0036]
(Example 3)
The control means 33 shown in FIG. 1 communicates with the data server 40 when the power is turned on or when there is an input from the input setting means 41, obtains the operation contents and pollen information, and When the number is predicted to be large, the fully automatic course from washing to drying is displayed on the display means 42 in an initial state. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0037]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when it is desired to operate the fully automatic course from washing to drying according to the pollen scattering state of the day, changing the course can be omitted.
[0038]
(Example 4)
The control means 33 shown in FIG. 1 communicates with the data server 40 when the power is turned on or when there is an input from the input setting means 41, obtains the driving details and pollen information, and drives the washing-only course. At this time, the pollen information of the day sent from the data server 40 is displayed on the display means 42. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0039]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the user selects the operation of only washing, when it is predicted that the scattering of pollen on the day is large, it is possible to notify that the scattering of pollen is predicted to be large. By performing a fully automatic course from washing to drying, it is possible to prevent clothes from drying and exposing the clothes to pollen and the like, thereby preventing pollen from adhering to the clothes.
[0040]
(Example 5)
The control means 33 shown in FIG. 1 communicates with the data server 40 when the power is turned on or when there is an input from the input setting means 41, obtains the operation contents and pollen information, and displays the pollen information of the previous day. Or change the number of rinses. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0041]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user changes the driving content to a favorite one (for example, the number of times of rinsing is increased from two to three) according to information such as the pollen scattering status of the previous day, and wears the previous day. Pollen adhering to worn clothing can be sufficiently removed.
[0042]
(Example 6)
The control means 33 shown in FIG. 1 communicates with the data server 40 when the power is turned on or when there is an input from the input setting means 41, obtains the operation contents and pollen information, I try to drive a course with more rinses. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
[0043]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the number of times of rinsing can be increased in accordance with information such as the pollen scattering status of the previous day, and pollen attached to the clothes worn the previous day can be sufficiently removed.
[0044]
In each of the above embodiments, the Internet is used to connect the terminal device 36 to the data server 40 of the information provider. However, the present invention is not limited to the use of the Internet. The present invention can also be applied to a case where a dedicated line, wireless or wired, or the like is used.
[0045]
Further, the present invention can be applied to a case where the washing / drying machine main body 37 is connected to the terminal device 36 and wireless (radio wave, infrared ray, sound wave, etc.) or wire for transmitting and receiving data is used.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, data is transmitted / received between the washing / drying machine main body and the terminal device having the first data transmitting / receiving means, and the terminal device and the data server are connected through a line. The main body of the washing machine includes a second data transmission / reception unit for transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal device, a display unit for displaying operation details and information transmitted from the data server, and a series of washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying operations. Control means for sequentially controlling the process of the display, the control means can change the display content of the display means by the pollen information of the day sent from the data server, using the Internet or the like, Pollen information transmitted from the data server of the provider is received by the main body of the washing and drying machine via the terminal device, and the operation content can be changed based on the information. Or prevent adhesion of, it can be dropped sufficiently pollen adhering to the clothes worn.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a control system for a washer / dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washer / dryer equipped with the control system;
33 control means 36 terminal device 37 washer / dryer main body 38 second data transmitting / receiving means 39 first data transmitting / receiving means 40 data server 42 display means

Claims (8)

A terminal device having first data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the washing / drying machine main body; a data server connected to the terminal device via a line; a second data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal device; Display means for displaying the contents and information sent from the data server; and control means for sequentially controlling a series of steps of washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying. The control means is sent from the data server. A control system for a washer / dryer, wherein display contents of the display means can be changed according to pollen information on the day. The control system for a washing and drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means operates a fully automatic course from washing to drying based on the pollen information of the day sent from the data server. The control system for a washing and drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays a fully automatic course from washing to drying in an initial state based on the pollen information of the day sent from the data server. 2. The control system for a washing and drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays the pollen information of the day sent from the data server on the display means when driving the course of washing only. The control system for a washing and drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays the pollen information of the day sent from the data server on the display means when the power is turned on. A terminal device having first data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the washing / drying machine main body; a data server connected to the terminal device via a line; a second data transmitting / receiving means for transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal device; Display means for displaying the contents and information sent from the data server; and control means for sequentially controlling a series of steps of washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying. The control means is sent from the data server. A washing / drying machine control system that can change the number of times of rinsing according to pollen information of the previous day. 7. The control system for a washing and drying machine according to claim 6, wherein the control means increases the number of times of rinsing based on pollen information sent from the data server the day before. 7. The control system for a washing and drying machine according to claim 6, wherein the control means drives a course in which the number of times of rinsing is increased based on the pollen information sent from the data server the day before.

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