JP2006006593A - Electric washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric washing machine capable of achieving high washing power with little washing water. <P>SOLUTION: The electric washing machine comprises an outer tub 5 for storing washing water, an inner tub 2 as a washing/spin-drying tub rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 5, and a washing water circulating mechanism 26, etc. for sucking washing water stored on the bottom of the outer tub 5 and circulating the washing water in such a way as to spray the washing water from above the inner tub 2 to the laundry inside the inner tub. The electric washing machine also has a trap 31 with a filter on the way of a circulation path of the washing water circulating mechanism and a clogging detecting means for detecting the clogging of the filter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electric washing machine.

  Conventionally, a water receiving tub (outer tub) in which a washing / dehydrating tub (inner tub) is excreted, a pump unit for circulating washing liquid in the water receiving tub, and a washing / dehydrating tub for washing liquid circulated by the pump unit 2. Description of the Related Art A washing machine including a nozzle unit that sprays water therein and a driving unit that rotationally drives a washing and dewatering tub is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-360969 (second page, FIG. 1).

  Since conventional electric washing machines consume a large amount of washing water, an electric washing machine capable of washing with less washing water is required. In recent years, there has been a demand for an electric washing machine having further cleaning power.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electric washing machine capable of obtaining a high detergency with a small amount of washing water.

  In order to achieve the above object, the washing machine of the present invention has an outer tub for storing washing water, an inner tub that is a washing and dewatering tub provided rotatably in the outer tub, and the bottom of the outer tub. A washing machine having a washing water circulation mechanism that sucks washing water and circulates the washing water from above the inner tub so as to fall on the laundry in the inner tub, and a trap having a filter in the middle of the circulation path of the washing water circulation mechanism And a clogging detecting means for detecting clogging of the filter.

  By providing a trap with a filter in the middle of the circulation path of the washing water circulation mechanism and a clogging detection means for detecting clogging of the filter, a small amount of washing water or rinsing water is efficiently circulated to act on the laundry. Therefore, it is possible to provide an electric washing machine that can obtain high detergency with less washing water.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The electric washing machine of this embodiment is an electric washing machine having a drying function, and FIG. 1 is a schematic side view showing the electric washing machine of the embodiment of the present invention in a longitudinal state, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the rotating disk, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines AA and BB of the rotating disk shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is an outer lid of the electric washing machine. FIG. 6 is an external perspective view showing the outer lid opened, FIG. 7 is an external front view of the electric washing machine, and FIG. 8 is a longitudinal side view of the outer lid portion. FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the electric washing machine configured as described above, FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the control system of the electric washing machine, and FIG. 11 is a display example of the detergent amount display section on the operation display panel. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a control processing program executed by the microcomputer in the controller.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a rectangular cylindrical outer frame constituting an outer shell. 2 is a washing and dewatering tub constituting the inner tub, which has a small hole 2a for water flow and ventilation on its peripheral wall, and has a balance ring (fluid balancer) 3 at its upper edge, and is located inside the bottom. Installs a turntable 4 in a rotatable manner. Reference numeral 5 denotes an outer tub containing the washing / dehydrating tub 2, and a washing / dehydrating driving device 7 is attached to the outside of the bottom via a steel plate mounting base 6. Although not shown in the figure, the outer tub 5 has four support rods that are suspended from the corner plates provided at the four corners of the upper end portion of the outer frame 1 and are suspended from the outer tub 5 via a shock absorber. These four directions are engaged and supported uniformly so as to be suspended from the central portion of the outer frame 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the rotating disk 4 is placed on the top surface of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 and rotated into the washing / dehydrating tub 2 so as to be put on the rotating disk 4. Are provided with a plurality of inclined convex surfaces 4a inclined in the rotational direction and a large number of drain holes 4b so as to generate a washing force that repeatedly applies an upward component force to the laundry placed on the laundry.

  The washing / dehydrating drive device 7 incorporates a washing / dehydrating drive motor using a reversible rotation type capacitor phase-separated single-phase induction motor or an inverter-driven motor, an electromagnetically operated clutch mechanism, and a planetary gear speed reduction mechanism. By controlling the electric motor and the electromagnetically operated clutch mechanism, the stirring / driving tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 are moved in a stirring drive mode in which the rotating disk 4 is repeatedly rotated forward and backward (reciprocating) while the washing / dehydrating tank 2 is stationary. It has a drive function for selectively executing a dehydration drive mode that rotates in the same direction integrally.

  The top cover 8 on which the laundry input port 8a is formed is attached so as to be fitted to the edge of the upper opening so as to cover the upper opening of the outer frame 1 and fixed to the outer frame 1 with an attaching screw. The top cover 8 is configured by combining a plurality of members as necessary. The laundry input port 8 a formed in the top cover 8 is covered with an outer lid 10 attached to the top cover 8 by a base hinge 9 so as to be freely opened and closed.

  The top cover 8 has an upper surface of the outer lid 10 and edges of the left and right sides and the rear side of the top cover 8 that are not covered by the outer lid 10 when the outer lid 10 falls and the laundry input port 8a is closed. The outer peripheral edge of the laundry input port 8a with which the front, rear, left and right edges of the outer lid 10 abut is formed as a input opening surface 8b so that no step is generated on the upper surface of the portion, and the front side of the input opening surface 8b is A switch mounting surface 8c, which is positioned so as not to be covered by the closed outer lid 10, is inclined to the front surface position of the outer frame 1 from the corresponding contact surface downward with the same width as the input opening surface 8b. Forming.

  The outer lid 10 includes a rear half 10a that can be raised and lowered to the top cover 8 by the base hinge 9, and a front half 10c that is refractably coupled to the front edge of the rear half 10a by an intermediate hinge 10b. It opens and closes in an open state and a flat (closed) state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the front half portion 10c of the outer lid 10 includes a handle portion 10d formed by recessing the rear end portion of the front half portion so that a fingertip is inserted to manually open and close the outer lid 10. A handle lid 10e that is positioned so as to close the opening of the handle portion 10d and that is pushed backward with a fingertip so that the fingertip can be inserted into the handle portion 10d; and a front side of the handle portion 10d An operation display panel 11 provided at the rear end portion so as to be continuous is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the operation display panel 11 is positioned on the upper surface of the front half 10c of the outer lid 10 and is operated with the instruction input button switch 11a operated mainly with the outer lid 10 closed. The display panel unit 11b and the detergent amount display unit 11c are mounted, and the panel control circuit board 11d is mounted inside as shown in FIG.

  Also, a powder detergent charging box 8d for charging powder detergent is formed at the front corner portion of the top cover 8 which is closer to one end side from the center in the width direction of the charging opening surface 8b, and a push button type is provided on the switch mounting surface 8c. The power switch 12 and the detergent amount detection instruction switch 14 are mounted. The powder detergent charging box 8d is supplied with water from a water supply device to be described later. The bottom surface of the powder detergent charging box 8d is formed in such a manner that the charged powder detergent and the water supplied from the water supply device smoothly flow down to a detergent charging port described later.

  An outer tub upper cover 15 having a laundry input port 15a is attached to the upper end opening of the outer tub 5 containing the washing / dehydrating tub 2 to cover the gap between the outer tub 3 and the washing / dehydrating tub 2. . The laundry insertion port 15a formed in the outer tub upper cover 15 is configured to be opened and closed freely by the inner lid, but the illustration of the inner lid is omitted in FIG. The outer tub upper cover 15 is provided with a water spout 16 and an air outlet 17 so as to open into the washing / dehydrating tub 2, and toward the gap between the washing / dehydrating tub 2 and the outer tub 5. A detergent inlet 18 is provided so as to open. The detergent inlet 18 is connected to the powder detergent inlet box 8d via the bellows tube 20. The water spout 16 is provided in the inner lid that opens and closes the laundry input port 15a. The water spout 16 will be described in detail later.

  Further, a pipe joint (elbow) 5c that branches into an internal pipe 24 and a water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34 communicating with a trap 31 and a drain electromagnetic valve 25 described later is connected to the drainage / exhaust port 5b at the bottom of the outer tub 5. . An air trap 5a for detecting a water level is formed in the pipe joint 5b, and is connected to a pressure-sensitive water level detection sensor 22 serving as a water level detection means via an air tube 21. By providing an air trap 5a for detecting the water level in this pipe joint 5b, at a very low water level (specifically, a water level not exceeding the upper surface of the rotating disk or a lower water level than the rotating disk) as in this embodiment. When washing is performed, the reliability of the sensor is increased.

  The drainage / exhaust port 5 b is connected to each water inlet of the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 and the scrapping trap 31 via the bellows tube 23 and the internal pipe 24. The water outlet of the trap 31 is connected to the water inlet of the electric circulation pump 26. The drainage electromagnetic valve 25, the trap 31, and the electric circulation pump 26 are installed on the bottom base 1 a under the outer frame 1, and the outlet of the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 is connected to the external drainage hose 27. The water outlet is connected to the water spout 16 via an internal pipe 28 and a bellows tube 29.

  Here, the drainage / exhaust port 5b, the bellows pipe 23, the internal pipe 24, the trap 31, the electric circulation pump 26, the internal pipe 28, the bellows pipe 29 and the water spout 16 constitute a washing water circulation mechanism.

  A water-cooled dehumidifying mechanism 32 is installed inside the rear side surface of the outer frame 1. As is already known, the basic structure of the water-cooled dehumidifying mechanism 32 is to reduce the relative humidity by sucking the moist air in the outer tub 5 from the drainage / exhaust port 5b and heating it after water-cooling and dehumidifying. Thus, a part of the dry air circulation system configured to blow into the washing / dehydrating tub 2 from above the washing / dehydrating tub 2 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the water-cooled dehumidifying mechanism 32 includes a water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34 connected to the drainage / exhaust port 5 b through a bellows tube 33, and a water-cooled dehumidifying plate 35 is provided in the water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34. The lint filter 36 and the electric blower 37 are provided on the way. The water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34 is provided with the water-cooled dehumidifying plate 35 in an ascending air passage 34 a provided so as to extend upward from the bellows tube 33. A descending air passage 34b that is folded back from the upper end portion of the ascending air passage 34a and extends downward is provided, and the lint filter 36 is detachably installed in the folded portion. A humidity sensor 38 that is sensitive to the humidity of the air flowing in the descending air passage 34b is installed in the descending air passage 34b. An intake port of the electric blower 37 is connected to a lower end portion of the descending air passage 34b, and an upward air passage 34c extending upward from an exhaust port of the electric blower 37 is provided.

  The tip of the ascending air passage 34c is connected to the blowing port 17 via an air heating pipe 39 and a bellows pipe 40, and a PTC heater 41, which is an electric heater for heating the circulating air, is provided in the air heating pipe 39. .

  Reference numeral 42 denotes an overflow pipe. When the washing water level in the outer tub 5 rises abnormally, the washing water is downstream of the drain solenoid valve 25 from the rising air path 34a of the water-cooled dehumidifying air path 34 through the overflow pipe 42. The external drainage pipe 27 is discharged.

A rear storage box 8e is formed at the rear part of the top cover 8, and the water level detection sensor 22 is installed in the rear storage box 8e, and a water receiving port 43 from a water supply, a bath water absorption pump (not shown), A washing water supply electromagnetic valve for controlling water supply to the water inlet 16, a detergent supply water electromagnetic valve for controlling water supply to the powder detergent charging box 8 d, a cooling water supply electromagnetic valve for supplying cooling water to the water cooling / dehumidifying plate 35, etc. A water supply device 44 is incorporated. The water supply solenoid valve of the water supply device 44 is connected to the water spout 16 via the water supply pipe 19 and the bellows pipe 19a. The water supply mechanism for supplying the wash water into the outer tub 5 includes the first water supply means and the first water supply means. It has two water supply means. Here, the first water supply means is constituted by the water supply device 44 for supplying tap water, and the second water supply means sucks in the washing water accumulated in the outer tub 5 and enters the washing and dehydrating tub 2 from the water spout 16. It is comprised by the said washing water circulation mechanism poured into.

  The control device for this electric washing machine is configured as shown in FIG. That is, in the control device, the instruction input button switch 11a provided on the operation display panel 11 includes a group of switches for setting various washing courses, and the display panel unit 11b has the set washing course and each process (process). Further, the detergent amount display unit 11c displays a detergent amount optimal for washing with a pattern.

  The controller 45 of the control device includes a microcomputer 45a, a load drive circuit 45b, an internal power supply circuit 45c, and a power supply self-holding relay 45d. When the power switch 12 is turned on, the internal power supply circuit 45c functions and the microcomputer 45a Is activated and the control processing program is executed to control the load driving circuit 45b, the power self-holding relay 45d, and the operation display panel 11. The controller 45 is mounted in a space in the top cover 8 or a space in the outer frame 1.

  The microcomputer 45a in the controller 45 is connected to the instruction input button switch 11a, the detergent amount detection instruction switch 14, the water level detection sensor 22 and the humidity sensor 38 which are mounted on the operation display panel 11, and inputs signals therefrom. The load drive circuit 45b includes the washing / dehydrating drive motor 7a and the electromagnetic operation clutch mechanism 7b in the washing / dehydrating drive device 7, the drain electromagnetic valve 25, the electric circulation pump 26, the electric blower 37, the PTC heater 41, and the water supply device 44. The washing water supply electromagnetic valve 44a, the detergent supply water electromagnetic valve 44b, the bath water absorption pump 44c, and the cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 44d are connected to control power supply to these.

  The microcomputer 45a is activated when the power switch 12 is pressed and the power is turned on during washing / dehydrating / drying, and executes a washing / dehydrating / drying control processing program as shown in FIG.

Step S101
The power supply self-holding relay 45d is closed to secure the power supply, and the state confirmation and initial setting are performed.

Step S102
The display panel 11b of the operation display panel 11 is lit up and a washing course is set according to the instruction input from the instruction input button switch 11a. When no instruction is input, the standard washing course or the previous washing course is automatically set.

Step S103
The user opens the outer lid and the inner lid, puts the laundry into the washing and dewatering tub 2, and then closes the inner lid and operates the detergent amount detection instruction switch 14. The detergent amount detection process is executed by an instruction input from the detergent amount detection instruction switch 14.

Step S104
When there is an instruction input from the detergent amount detection instruction switch 14, the laundry cloth amount is first detected. This detection of the amount of laundry cloth is applied to the rotating disk 4 when the rotating disk 4 is rotated in one direction with the washing and dewatering tub 2 stationary in the dry cloth state before supplying the washing water. The laundry dewatering drive motor 7a and the electromagnetically operated clutch mechanism 7b in the laundry dewatering drive device 7 are controlled so as to detect the amount of the laundry cloth based on the load amount to be performed. Specifically, the detection of the amount of cloth was cut off in a state in which the washing / dehydrating drive motor 7a was powered up to the saturation rotation speed in the configuration using the capacitor phase-separation single-phase induction motor as the washing / dehydrating drive motor 7a. This is performed by detecting the inertial rotational speed reduction characteristic later, and in a configuration using an inverter drive motor as the washing / dehydrating drive motor 7a, detecting the ultimate rotational speed when power is supplied for a predetermined time so as to rotate the washing / dehydrating drive motor 7a. To do.

Step S105
The optimal amount of detergent is calculated from the detected amount of laundry. In this case, the amount of washing water required is determined from the amount of laundry in a general washing machine, and the amount of detergent corresponding to that is calculated. In the washing machine of this embodiment, the amount of laundry in the laundry is calculated. Regardless of the level of washing water, the amount of detergent is ignored in determining the amount of detergent, and the amount of detergent is calculated directly from the amount of laundry cloth.

  The calculation of the detergent amount is executed according to the following calculation formula.

y = 4.56x + 13.8 y: amount of detergent x: amount of laundry (Japan Oil Chemistry Journal vol.46, No9 (1997) Yamaguchi et al. 3) "Optimization of detergent usage due to low bathing in home laundry "by)
Step S106
The detergent amount thus calculated is displayed on the detergent amount display portion 11c in the operation display panel 11. Here, on the operation display panel 11, the amount of washing water is not displayed (the water amount display section is not provided). The amount of detergent is displayed by lighting the pattern as shown in FIG. That is, the detergent amount display portion 11c has lighting portions 11c _{1 to} 11c ₅ divided into a plurality of patterns in the pattern representing the measuring cup, and lights up in stages based on the detergent amount calculated in the previous step. The amount of detergent used as a guide for the measuring cup is displayed. Furthermore, the display panel unit 11b also displays a numerical value of the amount of detergent used as a guide. Then, the user puts the displayed amount of the powder detergent into the powder detergent charging box 8d, and then closes the outer lid 10.

Step S107
When the detergent is put into the powder detergent charging box 8d and the outer lid 10 is closed, the detergent is melted and water is supplied. This detergent-dissolved water supply is executed by supplying water to the powder detergent charging box 8d from the water supply device 44. With this water supply, the powder detergent in the powder detergent charging box 8d is discharged from the detergent inlet 18 through the bellows tube 20 together with water. It is poured into the bottom of the tank 5.

  In the washing machine of this embodiment, the rotating disk 4 is rotated forward and backward while circulating a high-concentration detergent solution (wash water) generated by dissolving powder detergent with a small amount of detergent-dissolved water so as to fall on the laundry. Therefore, the amount of water supplied by the detergent-dissolved water supply is the height of the lower surface of the turntable 4 located at the bottom of the outer tub 5. (Washing water level h) or less, water supply electromagnetic wave for supplying detergent while referring to the detection signal of the water level detection sensor 22 so as to flow into the bottom of the outer tub 5 from the detergent inlet 18 through the powder detergent inlet box 8d from the water supply device 44. When opening the valve 44b to supply tap water and using remaining hot water (bath water) in the bath, the bath water absorption pump 43c is operated to supply water. In this example, the detergent melt water supply was set to a constant value of about 8 liters regardless of the amount of laundry. Such a detergent-dissolved water amount is also suitable for dissolving powdered soap and producing a high-concentration detergent solution.

Step S108
The washing and dewatering tub 2 and the turntable 4 are integrally rotated in one direction to execute the detergent dissolution in the washing and dewatering tub 2 to stir the detergent-dissolved water and the powder detergent, and then about 8 liters of diluted water To produce wash water with high detergent concentration. The agitation in dissolving the detergent is performed by rotating the washing and dewatering tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 in one direction while keeping the laundry in a substantially dry cloth state. It can be performed stably in a balanced state. The rotation speed of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 in dissolving the detergent is preferably 70 to 100 rpm in consideration of avoiding vibration and foaming. The detergent concentration of the wash water produced by this detergent melt and diluted water supply is about 5 times the standard concentration. Here, the standard concentration is defined as 20 grams of powder detergent / 30 liters of washing water.

Step S109
While the washing and dewatering tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 are stationary, the laundry is placed for a certain time in a state where the laundry is moistened with washing water having a high detergent concentration. Note that this setting is executed only when the setting course is selected when setting the washing course.

  In this setting, the level of the washing water collected at the bottom of the outer tub 5 is set to (a) a height below the rotating disk 4, (b) a height slightly above the rotating disk 4, (c) In the above, it is conceivable to set the water level at three levels, that is, the height at which the laundry floats in the washing water. Here, considering the load during rotation of the turntable 4 in the washing of the next step, in the case of (a), the operation at the rating of the turntable 4 is ensured without being affected by the wash water, and (b) In the case of (2), the laundry becomes heavy with the washing water, which becomes a resistance of the inclined convex portion 4a when the turntable 4 rotates, and the load increases. Therefore, the load during rotation of the turntable 4 is smaller than (b). Therefore, in the actual setting, the water level (b) is not adopted, and the water level (b) or (c) is selectively adopted. In this case, it is assumed that the standing course 1 at the water level of (A) and the standing course 2 at the water level of (C).

  In the case of the set-up course 1, the electric circulation pump 26 is temporarily operated, and the washing water at the bottom of the outer tub 5 is sucked from the drainage / exhaust port 5b through the bellows pipe 23 and the internal pipe 24, and the internal pipe 28 and the bellows pipe The washing water is sufficiently infiltrated into the laundry by discharging it through the water spout 16 through the water outlet 29 and circulating it.

  In the case of the standing course 2, the washing water supply electromagnetic valve 44a of the water supply device 44 is controlled to open and water is supplied from the sprinkling port 16, and the washing water level in the outer tub 5 is set to the laundry in the washing and dehydrating tub 2. Is raised to a high water level where it floats in the wash water.

  In both courses, leave the laundry as it is for a certain period of time (about 60 minutes). By this laying, the dirt on the laundry is effectively dissolved in the washing water, and the washing power in the washing process of the next step is improved. In the middle of this laying, the electric circulation pump 26 is intermittently operated after a predetermined time and the washing water is poured onto the laundry from the water spout 16 to prevent the laundry from drying. Secure placement is possible. Further, in this case, the position of the laundry in the washing / dehydrating tub 2 is changed by intermittently rotating the washing / dehydrating tub 2 or the turntable 4 after a predetermined time, so that the laundry can be moved from the water spout 16 to the laundry. By ensuring that the wash water can be applied evenly, it can be placed more securely.

  When the soaking course 2 is executed, the draining solenoid valve 25 is opened to drain the wash water after the soaking is completed and before the next step of washing, and the water level is lowered to the normal washing water level h. Two patterns are possible: a pattern in which the washing is performed after the washing, and a pattern in which the washing is carried out while the washing water is at a high water level without draining.

Step S110
While the washing and dewatering tub 2 is stationary, the electric circulation pump 26 is operated while rotating the rotating disk 4 forward and backward at a rotational speed of 130 to 150 rpm, and the washing water at the bottom of the outer tub 5 is discharged from the drainage and exhaust port 5b. Pre-washing is performed by sucking through the bellows tube 23 and the internal pipe 24 and discharging and circulating through the internal pipe 28 and the bellows pipe 29 from the water spout 16 to the laundry on the rotating disk 4. The amount of circulating water in this pre-washing is 20 liters / minute or more. The forward / reverse rotation time (forward rotation time, rest time, reverse rotation time) and the washing time of the turntable 4 in this pre-washing are set according to the amount of laundry cloth previously detected and the set washing course.

Step S111
Since a part of the wash water that falls on the laundry is absorbed by the laundry, the amount of the wash water that accumulates at the bottom of the outer tub 5 decreases. This amount of water reduction depends on the amount of cloth and the quality of the laundry, but is greatly affected by the quality of the cloth. Since the amount of cloth has already been detected, the water level is detected with reference to the detection signal output from the water level detection sensor 22 after the pre-washing is completed, and the water reduction amount is obtained based on the detected water level. The cloth quality is detected (estimated) based on the water loss. This is an effective detection method that can easily detect cloth quality in low-bath washing. Then, while referring to the detection signal output from the water level detection sensor 22, the washing water supply electromagnetic valve 44a is controlled to be replenished to a predetermined washing water level h. The amount of makeup water is about 20 liters.

Step S112
Similar to the pre-washing, the electric circulation pump 26 is operated while rotating the rotating plate 4 forward and backward at a rotational speed of 130 to 150 rpm while the washing / dehydrating tub 2 is stationary, so that the washing water at the bottom of the outer tub 5 is washed. Is discharged through the bellows pipe 23 and the internal pipe 24 from the drainage / exhaust port 5b, and is discharged through the internal pipe 28 and the bellows pipe 29 from the water spout 16 to the laundry on the rotating board 4 for circulation. To do. The amount of circulating water in the main washing is set to 20 liters / minute or more as in the pre-washing. The forward / reverse rotation time (forward rotation time, rest time, reverse rotation time) and the washing time of the turntable 4 in the main washing are set in accordance with the amount of laundry cloth previously detected and the set washing course. And the replenishment water of the said step S110 is performed as many times as necessary during the main washing as required. The detergent concentration of the wash water after makeup water is about 2-3 times the standard concentration.

Step S113
When the set main washing is completed, the washing water is drained and dewatered. In this washing water drainage, the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 is opened so that the washing water in the outer tub 5 flows from the drainage / exhaust port 5 b to the external drainage hose 27 through the bellows tube 23, the internal pipe 24, and the drainage electromagnetic valve 25. Do. The washing water dehydration is performed by controlling the washing / dehydrating driving device 7 so that the washing / dehydrating tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 are integrally rotated at a high speed in one direction. A high dewatering rate (about 60%) is realized by setting the rotation speed of the washing and dewatering tub 2 and the turntable 4 at the time of this dewatering in the same manner as the rotation speed (about 1000 rpm) in the final dewatering described later.

Step S114
The first rinsing water supply is performed. In this rinsing water supply, the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 is closed, the washing water supply electromagnetic valve 44a is opened to supply tap water, or the bath water absorption pump 44c is operated to supply the remaining hot water of the bath. To discharge onto the laundry on the turntable 4. The amount of rinsing water supplied at this time is 25 to 35 liters.

Step S115
The first rinse is performed. The rinsing here is performed by operating the electric circulation pump 26 while rotating the washing and dewatering tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 integrally at a rotation speed of 100 rpm or less to suck the rinsing water at the bottom of the outer tub 5 and to spray the water spout 16. It is carried out by discharging and circulating so as to fall on the laundry on the turntable 4. The amount of circulating water in the first rinsing is 20 liters / minute or more. The rinsing time in the first rinsing is set according to the amount and quality of the laundry and the set washing course.

Step S116
The first rinse water drainage / dehydration is executed. Rinsing water drainage is performed by controlling the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 to open. Then, the rinsing water dehydration is performed by controlling the washing / dehydrating driving device 7 so that the washing and dewatering tub 2 and the rotary disk 4 are integrally rotated at a high speed in one direction, similarly to the washing water dehydration. A high dewatering rate (about 60%) is realized by setting the rotation speed of the washing / dewatering tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 during the dehydration of the rinsing water in the same manner as the rotation speed in the final dewatering described later.

Step S117
A second rinsing water supply is performed. This rinsing water supply is similar to the first rinsing water supply, in which the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 is closed, the washing water supply electromagnetic valve 44a is opened to supply tap water, or the bath water absorption pump 44c is operated to leave the rest of the bath. Hot water is supplied and discharged from the water spout 16 so as to drop onto the laundry on the turntable 4. The amount of rinsing water supplied at this time is 25 to 35 liters.

Step S118
Perform a second rinse. In the rinsing here, as in the case of the main washing, the electric circulation pump 26 is operated in the forward and reverse directions while rotating the rotating plate 4 at a rotational speed of 130 to 150 rpm while the washing / dehydrating tub 3 is stationary. 5 is carried out by sucking the rinsing water at the bottom of 5 and discharging it from the water spout 16 to the laundry on the rotating disk 4 and circulating it. The amount of circulating water in the second rinsing is also 20 liters / minute or more, as in the first rinsing. The forward / reverse rotation time (forward rotation time, rest time, reverse rotation time) and the rinsing time of the turntable 4 in the second rinsing are set according to the amount and quality of the laundry and the set washing course.

Step S119
A second rinse water drain is performed. This rinsing water drainage is performed by controlling the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 to open.

Step S120
Perform final dehydration. In the final dehydration, the washing / dehydrating drive device 7 is operated so that the washing / dehydrating tub 2 and the rotating disk 4 are integrally rotated at a high speed of about 1000 rpm in one direction with the drain electromagnetic valve 25 kept open. The laundry in the washing and dewatering tank 2 is centrifugally dehydrated. The time required for the final dehydration is a time for obtaining a desired dehydration rate.

Step S121
Perform drying. In this drying, the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 is kept open, and the electric blower 37 provided in the middle of the water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34 is operated to remove the air in the outer tub 5 from the drainage / exhaust port 5b. The water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34 is sucked into the water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34, and when passing through the rising air passage 34a in the water-cooling dehumidifying air passage 34, the water-cooling dehumidifying plate 35 installed in the ascending air passage 34a and the surface of the water-cooled dehumidifying plate 35 flow down. After being dehumidified by being brought into contact with the cooling water, the yarn waste is collected through the yarn waste filter 36, heated by the PTC heater 41 provided in the air heating pipe 39, and then sent to the air outlet 17 through the bellows pipe 40. 17 by blowing into the washing and dewatering tub 2.

  The cooling water flowing on the surface of the water-cooled dehumidifying plate 35 is supplied with tap water by opening the cooling water supply electromagnetic valve 44d, and the cooling water that has flowed down the water-cooled dehumidifying plate 35 includes the bellows tube 33, the drainage / exhaust port 5b, The water is drained by flowing to the external drain pipe 27 via the bellows pipe 23, the internal pipe 24, and the drain electromagnetic valve 25.

  This drying control is executed while monitoring the detection signal output from the humidity sensor 38 that is sensitive to the humidity of the air after water-cooled dehumidification, and ends when the humidity is lowered to a predetermined humidity.

Step S122
From the end of the drying control until the elapse of a predetermined time, the power supply is prepared for the next control process by waiting in the power consumption state while monitoring the presence of the instruction input signal from the instruction input button switch 11a of the operation display panel 11 Execute auto-off wait control.

Step S123
After the elapse of a predetermined time in the power auto-off waiting control, the power self-holding relay 45d is opened to execute the power auto-off control in which the power is shut off to enter the power non-consumption standby state.

Step S124
Washing and drying are finished, and the apparatus enters a power-free consumption standby state.

  The washing machine of this embodiment configured and operated as described above repeatedly pushes upward the washing force on the laundry on the turntable 4 by the rotation of the turntable 4 provided at the bottom of the washing and dewatering tub 2. Since washing is performed by circulating the washing water at the bottom of the outer tub 5 and putting it on the laundry while acting, a high detergency can be obtained with less washing water.

  In addition, in the washing machine of this embodiment, before washing, the laundry is placed in a state where the laundry is moistened with washing water having a high detergent concentration for a certain period of time, so that the laundry is washed before washing. Since the dirt of the water dissolves in the washing water and the washing effect in the washing process is improved, a higher washing power can be obtained.

  Further, in the washing machine of this embodiment, the water level of the washing water is constant regardless of the amount of laundry, so that the amount of detergent is determined based on a predetermined calculation formula from the amount of laundry cloth without using the amount of water as a condition. The amount of detergent is calculated by the above, so no complicated control is required, and only the amount of detergent is displayed on the operation display panel without displaying the amount of water. The person will not be confused by the amount of water and throw the wrong amount of detergent.

  Next, the structural features of the electric washing machine of this embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a longitudinal sectional view showing configurations of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 and the outer tub 5.

  The washing and dewatering tub 2 has a peripheral surface portion formed of a stainless steel body plate 2b and a bottom portion formed of a PP (polypropylene) bottom plate 2c made of a resin material, and an upper edge of the body plate 2b. Is equipped with a balance ring 3. The balance ring 3 is configured by enclosing a fluid 53 therein, and has a function of maintaining a balance when the washing and dewatering tub 2 is rotated. The balance ring 3 will be described in detail later.

  In the washing machine of this embodiment, the washing and dewatering tub 2 is formed in a flat shape whose inner diameter a is larger than the depth b. The ratio between the inner diameter a and the depth b in the washing / dehydrating tub 2 is approximately 10: 7, specifically, the inner diameter a is 520 mm and the depth b is 365 mm.

  Since the washing and dewatering tub 2 has such a flat shape, the rotating disk 4 can be formed larger in proportion to the inner diameter a. Here, the rotating disk 4 is formed to have a diameter c = 470 mm, which is about 90% of the inner diameter a of the washing and dewatering tub 2.

  As described above, the rotating disk 4 rotates at the bottom of the washing and dewatering tub 2 to repeatedly apply an upward component force to the laundry to generate a washing force. And in the electric washing machine of this embodiment, the washing and dewatering tub 2 has a flat shape as described above, and the structure in which the rotating disk 4 is formed in a large size can exert a larger washing force on the laundry, Furthermore, since the thickness of the entire laundry stacked in the washing and dehydrating tub 2 is reduced by making the washing and dehydrating tub 2 flat, the washing force by the rotating disk 4 is easily transmitted to the upper laundry, Since a certain pressing force can be applied to the entire laundry, a high cleaning effect can be obtained. In addition, since the laundry / dehydration tub 2 is flattened, the laundry is in a state of being widely distributed in the laundry / dehydration tub 2, so that the washing water falling on the laundry can easily permeate and has a higher cleaning effect. Obtainable.

  Here, considering the design of the washing machine, as described above, the ratio of the inner diameter a and the depth b of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 is approximately 10: 7, and the rotating disk 4 is 90% of the inner diameter a of the washing / dehydrating tub 2. By setting the diameter c to the extent, it can be carried out without difficulty in design.

  Further, by making the washing / dehydrating tank 2 flat, the height of the bottom of the washing / dehydrating tank 2 can be set to a high position in design. For this reason, when the laundry is taken out from the washing / dehydrating tub 2, it is easy to reach the bottom of the washing / dehydrating tub 2. Therefore, there is an advantage that the laundry can be taken out easily.

  Further, by setting the height position of the bottom of the washing and dewatering tub 2 to a high position, a space below the space can be increased, so that the drainage electromagnetic valve 25, the waste trap 31, the electric circulation pump 26 can be arranged with a margin.

  Here, the drain electromagnetic valve 25, the scrap collecting trap 31, and the electric circulation pump 26 are assembled to the bottom base 1 a at the lower part of the outer frame 1. And the height positional relationship is set high in order of the drainage solenoid valve 25, the scrapping trap 31, and the electric circulation pump 26. For this reason, if the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 is opened after washing is completed, the washing water remaining in the electric circulation pump 26 will naturally flow down from the drainage electromagnetic valve 25 and be drained. The malfunction of the electric circulation pump 26 due to water freezing can be effectively prevented.

  The scrap collecting trap 31 detachably incorporates a filter that collects yarn waste contained in the circulating washing water. As shown in FIG. 7, an exchange port 31a for cleaning or exchanging the filter of the scrap trap is provided on the front inclined surface 1b of the bottom base 1a. As will be described later, a sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a filter is incorporated in the scrap trap 31. In addition, the scrap trap 31 is provided with a lock mechanism 31b which prevents the scrap trap 31 from being removed when the filter is mounted. In order to release this lock, a filter release button (not shown) is provided on the operation panel so that a command to release from the microcomputer 45a is issued to the lock mechanism 31b in response to a user's ON operation. When the sensor detects that the filter is attached, the microcomputer 45a automatically issues a command to lock the lock mechanism 31b.

  Next, the structure of the balance ring 3 attached to the washing and dewatering tub 2 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the balance ring 3 is configured by sealing a fluid 53 injected into the internal space of the balance ring main body 51 with a lid 52. The internal space of the balance ring main body 51 is partitioned into a plurality of spaces 51a, 51b, 51c in the radial direction, and the fluid 53 is injected into each space in an amount of about 40% of the volume. As this fluid, a calcium chloride aqueous solution or a sodium chloride aqueous solution (saline solution) is preferably used. Both the balance ring main body 51 and the lid 52 are made of PP containing glass fiber, and after injecting fluid into the balance ring main body 51, the balance ring main body 51 and the lid 52 are joined by a spin welding method. .

  The balance ring 3 is attached to the upper edge of the washing / dehydrating tub 2, and is decentered by the movement of the fluid 53 in the balance ring 3 when the washing / dehydrating tub rotates due to the unevenness of the laundry. Is canceled and the balance of rotation is maintained.

  Here, since the inner diameter d of the balance ring 3 is smaller than the diameter c of the turntable 4, the turntable 4 is deformed to pass the balance ring 3 when the turntable 4 is assembled into the bottom of the washing and dewatering tub 2. However, it is difficult to deform the rotating disk 4 because it is large and has a special shape, and if it is forcibly deformed, it cannot return to its original shape. Therefore, in order to avoid this, in the washing machine of this embodiment, before attaching the balance ring 3 to the washing / dehydrating tub 2, the rotating disk 4 is incorporated in the bottom of the washing / dehydrating tub 3, and then the balance ring 3 is washed. Attach it to the cum dewatering tank 2.

  A pedestal ring 54 is fixed to the inside of the upper end edge of the body plate 2b of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 to which the balance ring 3 is attached, and the balance ring 3 is attached to the washing / dehydrating tub 2 via the pedestal ring 54. It has a structure. The pedestal ring 54 is made of PP containing talc, and is fixed to the body plate 2b from the outside of the washing and dewatering tub 2 by screwing at a plurality of locations. By fixing the pedestal ring 54, the strength of the upper end edge of the body plate 2b is improved, and a circular opening shape is maintained.

  The pedestal ring 54 is formed in a stepped shape having different inner diameters between the lower inner peripheral surface 54a and the upper inner peripheral surface 54b, and the horizontal plane between the lower inner peripheral surface 54a and the upper inner peripheral surface 54b is balanced. It is a mounting surface 54c on which the ring 3 is mounted. In this pedestal ring 54, the inner diameter e of the lower inner peripheral surface 54a is formed to be approximately equal to or slightly larger than the diameter c of the rotating disk 4, and the inner diameter f of the upper inner peripheral surface 54b is It is formed larger than that of the lower inner peripheral surface 54a. The pedestal ring 54 is formed with screw holes 55a from the lower inner peripheral surface 54a toward the outer periphery, and the balance ring 3 is fixed to the pedestal ring 54 by the screws 55 screwed into the screw holes 55a. The fixing points by the screws 55 are provided at two or more locations facing each other on the inner peripheral surface of the balance ring 3. Here, the heads of the screws 55 are accommodated in the concave portions 56, and the inner peripheral surface of the balance ring 3. The structure does not protrude.

  In the assembly process of the washing machine according to this embodiment, when the turntable 4 is assembled, the turntable 4 is washed through the inner periphery of the pedestal ring 54 before the balance ring 3 is attached to the pedestal ring 54 of the washing / dehydrating tub 2. The balance ring 3 is mounted on the base ring 54 of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 and then mounted on the base ring 54 of the washing / dehydrating tub 2. 54 is fixed. By setting it as such an assembly structure, the large turntable 4 can be incorporated in the bottom part of the washing and dewatering tub 2 without deforming.

  In this embodiment, since the balance ring 3 is attached to the pedestal ring 54 fixed to the washing and dewatering tub 2, the balance ring 3 can be smoothly attached. The balance ring 3 attached to the pedestal ring 54 is positioned in the radial direction on the lower inner peripheral surface 54a and the upper inner peripheral surface 54b of the pedestal ring 54, and is positioned in the vertical direction on the mounting surface 54c. It is firmly fixed.

  Next, the shape feature of the balance ring 3 will be described.

  That is, in the washing machine of this embodiment, the balance ring 3 is formed in a shape in which the inner lower half portion is an inclined surface 3a. In the conventional general washing machine, the lower half part inside the balance ring is formed in a right-angled shape as shown by a broken line in FIG. 14, but in this embodiment, this right-angled part is cut out at approximately 45 °. It is made into the shape which provided the downward inclined surface 3a. In this embodiment, the inclined surface 3 a is smoothly formed across the balance ring 3 and the pedestal ring 54. And by forming such an inclined surface 3a, the space for taking out the laundry from the washing and dewatering tub 2 is expanded as compared with the conventional case, so that the laundry can be taken out smoothly without the balance ring 3 becoming an obstacle. be able to.

  In addition to this, in particular, in the washing machine of this embodiment, the laundry and dewatering tub 2 is formed in a flat shape as described above, and the laundry can be taken out more smoothly by the shape having a larger diameter.

  Moreover, since the volume of the washing / dehydrating tub 2 is increased by forming the lower half of the inner side of the balance ring 3 as the inclined surface 3a, washing can be performed by effectively using the volume, and the washing efficiency is improved. To do. Furthermore, when the laundry splashed up on the turntable 4 during the washing operation hits the inclined surface 3a, the laundry moves so as to be bounced back toward the inside of the washing and dewatering tub 2, so that it is effectively stirred. It is effective in preventing tangling of laundry.

  In addition, the inclined surface 3a of the balance ring 3 is formed in a gentle convex curved surface shape. Therefore, there is no corner portion on the inside of the balance ring 3, so there is no sense of incongruity and the laundry is taken out. Even if a hand touches the inside of the balance ring 3, there is no discomfort because it is a smooth feel. The inclined surface 3a may be formed in a concave curved surface shape or a planar shape.

  Further, in this embodiment, the inclined surface 3a is provided with a concave portion 56 that accommodates the head portion of the screw 55 for fixing the balance ring 3, so that the concave portion 56 can be formed shallowly. The operation of fixing the ring 3 to the pedestal ring 54 can be performed smoothly.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 18, a description will be given of a related structure of the water spout 16 that hangs washing water on the laundry in the washing machine of this embodiment.

  15 to 18 show the structure of the outer tub upper cover 15 attached to the upper end opening of the outer tub 5, FIG. 15 is a top view of the outer tub upper cover, FIG. 16 is a bottom view, and FIG. 17 is a longitudinal side view. FIG. 18 is a longitudinal sectional side view of the state where the inner lid is opened.

  The outer tub upper cover 15 is attached to the upper end opening 5c of the outer tub 5 by screwing, and includes an inner lid 61 as a lid for opening and closing the laundry input port 15a. The inner lid 61 is attached to the outer tub upper cover 15 so as to be able to be turned up and down with a support shaft 62 as a fulcrum, and opens and closes by placing a hand on a handle portion 63 provided on the upper surface side thereof.

  In the washing machine of this embodiment, the water spout 16 is provided at the center on the lower surface side of the inner lid 61. A first water supply port 64 and a second water supply port 65 for supplying wash water are provided on the upper surface side of the outer tub upper cover 15, and the first water supply port 64 has a bellows tube of the wash water circulation mechanism. 29 is connected to the second water supply port 65, and the bellows tube 19a from the water supply device 44 is connected. Reference numeral 17 denotes an air outlet for drying air, 18 denotes a detergent inlet, and the air outlet 17 is connected to a bellows pipe 40 of a dry air circulation system. The detergent inlet 18 is connected to a bellows pipe from the detergent inlet box 8d. 20 is connected. Here, the first and second water supply ports 64 and 65 and the blowing port 17 and the detergent charging port 18 are provided at positions facing each other on the back side and the near side across the center of the outer tank upper cover 15. It has been.

  The outer tub upper cover 15 is provided with a channel 66 that guides the wash water supplied from the first water supply port 64 and the second water supply port 65 to the water spray port 16. The channel 66 communicates with the first water supply port 64 and the second water supply port 65 and is connected to the cover side channel 67 provided on the lower surface side of the outer tub upper cover 15 and the cover side channel 67. In this way, the lid side channel 68 is provided on the lower surface side of the inner lid 61, and the water spout 16 is provided at the tip of the lid side channel 68.

  Here, the water spout 16 is formed in an arc shape as shown in FIG. In this case, the water spout 16 has an arc shape corresponding to the rotation of the turntable 4.

  In the state where the inner lid is closed, as shown in FIG. 17, the joint portion 67a of the cover side channel 67 and the joint portion 68a of the lid side channel 68 are connected, and in this state, the first water supply port 64 is connected. Alternatively, when the washing water is supplied from the second water supply port 65, the washing water is discharged from the sprinkling port 16 through the channel 66 and sprinkled on the laundry in the washing and dewatering tub 2.

  Thus, by providing the water spout 16 on the lower surface side of the inner lid 61 of the outer tub upper cover 15, the washing water can be reliably poured onto the laundry in the washing and dehydrating tub 2 with a simple configuration. Further, at this time, the washing water is discharged as an arc-shaped shower due to the shape of the water spout 16, so that it is evenly dropped on the laundry and the washing efficiency is improved.

  In the state where the inner lid 61 is opened, as shown in FIG. 18, the joint portion 68a of the lid-side channel 68 is detached from the joint portion 67a of the cover-side channel 67, and the channel 66 is separated. Become. For this reason, when the inner lid 61 is accidentally opened during washing, washing water is discharged from the joint portion 67a of the cover side channel 67 into the washing and dehydrating tub 2, and the water flow to the lid side channel 68 is Since it is cut off instantly, the washing water does not jump out of the water spout 16 and does not hit the user.

  In the outer tub upper cover 15, when the first water supply port 64 to which the wash water is supplied and the second water supply port 65 are compared in terms of the amount of water, the first water supply port to which the circulating water is continuously supplied during washing. 64 is overwhelmingly more water supply. In order to cope with this, in this embodiment, as apparent from FIG. 16, the first water supply port 64 is formed to have a larger diameter (opening area) than the second water supply port 65. The second water supply port 65 is provided in the most upstream portion of the flow channel 66, and the first water supply port 64 is provided on the downstream side thereof. The flow channel 66 further includes the second water supply port on the upstream side. It is formed in a shape such that the width increases from the port 65 to the first water supply port 64 on the downstream side.

  By adopting such a configuration, the flow resistance of the wash water supplied from the first water supply port 64 can be made smaller than that from the second water supply port 65, so that the wash water circulated during washing can be smoothly made. It can be flowed and supplied to the water spout 16.

  Further, in the washing machine of this embodiment, the first water supply port 64, the second water supply port 65, the fume port 17, and the detergent inlet 18 provided in the outer tub upper cover 15 are respectively connected to the bellows tubes 29, 19 a, 40, 20 is connected, so that the vibration of the outer tub 5 during the washing / dehydrating operation can be effectively absorbed by the elasticity of these bellows tubes, and the first, which is the connection portion of these bellows tubes, Since the second water supply ports 64 and 65 and the blower port 17 and the detergent charging port 18 are provided at positions facing each other on the back side and the near side across the center of the outer tub upper cover 15, The bellows tube can absorb the vibration of the outer tub 5 in a well-balanced manner, and a high vibration isolation effect can be obtained.

  Next, detection of clogging of the trap 31 will be described.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the air and the lap 5a are provided in the pipe joint 5c. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 9, two water levels h1 and h2 can be set in the straight pipe portion of the elbow 5c, and the clogging of the filter of the trap 31 is detected by detecting this water level change.

  Specifically, at the time of draining after washing, the drain valve is closed at the water level h1 to stop draining, and the circulation pump 26 is driven. At this time, if a predetermined water level h2 lower than h1 is reached within a specified time (for example, set to about 5 seconds), it is determined that the bottle is not clogged. If the water level does not drop to the water level h2 within the specified time, it is determined that the water level is clogged. This determination can be made using the water level sensors 5a, 21, 22 and the microcomputer 45a and a timer.

  If it is determined that clogging has occurred, the user may be notified immediately by display, but in the present embodiment, the following control is performed. If it is determined that the clogging is present, the subsequent rinsing is switched to a high water level rinsing without pump circulation (stopping the circulation pump 26). Then, after the course of washing (including the drying process in some cases) that is in progress, a display (e.g. LED) for notifying clogging is turned on to notify the user.

  The user who has received the notification operates a filter release button (not shown) on the operation panel to unlock the trap 31 and removes the filter.

  The microcomputer 45a monitors the attachment state of the filter with a sensor provided in the trap 31, detects that the filter has been removed, and further notifies the clogging when detecting that the filter has been attached to the trap 31. The display (eg LED) is turned off. Further, when it is detected by the trap 31 that the filter cannot be removed, it is determined that the filter has been cleaned or replaced.

  After it is determined that the filter has been cleaned or replaced, the microcomputer 45a controls to perform low water level washing using the circulation pump 26.

  A user who has washed a washing course through washing and dehydration usually leaves the washing machine until the end of the course, so it is controlled like steam, but it is clogged as described above If it is determined that the filter is immediately notified to the user, and if the user stops the course once and cleans or replaces the filter, the rinsing process after releasing the stop is performed with the circulation pump. It may be used at a low water level. The clogging detection may be performed not only after the washing process but also during draining after the rinsing process.

  If the filter is not cleaned or replaced before the next washing, the microcomputer 45a controls the high water level washing without using the circulation pump 26 until the filter is cleaned or replaced. .

  In this embodiment, since the two water levels h1 and h2 are set in the straight pipe portion of the elbow 5c, a large change in the water level can be detected with a small change in the amount of water, and highly accurate detection is possible. Instead of setting the two water levels h1 and h2 in the straight pipe portion of the elbow 5c, a room having a small cross-sectional area is formed in the drainage / exhaust port 5b of the outer tub 5, and the two water levels h1 and h2 are set here. May be.

  Next, the structure of the elbow 5c will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is an overview of the elbow 5c. 20A is a view seen from the direction of arrow a in FIG. 19, and FIG. 20B is a view seen from the direction of arrow b in FIG. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

  The elbow 5 c includes an upward opening 5 f connected to the drainage / exhaust port 5 b, a lateral opening 5 g connected to the water-cooled dehumidifying air passage 34 via the bellows pipe 33, and a drain electromagnetic valve 25 via the bellows pipe 23. The air trap 5a has an opening 5d that is connected to the scrap collection trap 31 in the horizontal direction (the direction orthogonal to the opening direction of each of the openings 5f and 5g) and the air trap 5a. The air trap 5a is provided with a connecting portion 5e to which the air tube 21 is connected.

  A communication port 5h to the air trap 5a is provided at substantially the same level as the lowest part of the opening 5g. The lowest part of the opening 5d is lower than the lowest part of the opening 5g and the lowest part of the communication port 5h. Is not left behind.

  Next, the structure of the scrap removal trap 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22A is a front view showing a partial cross section of the scrap removal trap 31 as viewed from the side. (B) is the side view seen from the arrow b direction of (a), (c) is the top view seen from the arrow c direction of (a). 23 is an external view of the scrap removal trap 31, and FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. The frame 31m of the filter 31c is provided with a recessed portion formed low in the direction perpendicular to the flow so that a gap 31l is formed between the filter 31c and the inner wall surface of the main body 31g when it is mounted on the main body 31g. Yes. Thereby, even if the filter 31c is clogged, a small flow rate can be secured.

  Instead of forming the recess, an opening penetrating from one side to the other may be formed in the frame portion 31m. That is, a part (opening) having no filter effect may be provided in a part of the filter. However, when the size of the opening is increased, the effect as a filter is reduced.

  FIG. 22 shows a state in which the filter 31c is mounted. The connector 31d indicates that the filter 31c is mounted (electrical signal) when the protrusion 31j of the handle 31d contacts the detection unit 31k of the sensor 31e. It is sent to the microcomputer 45a through 31f.

  The main body (filter receiving portion) 31g of the waste trap 31 has an inlet 31h for the washing water and rinsing water sucked by the circulation pump 26 from the elbow 5c side, and an outlet 31i from which the washing water and the rinsing water passed through the filter 31c exit. Is provided. Washing water and rinsing water flow into the main body 31g from the direction indicated by the arrow P and flow out in the direction indicated by the arrow Q.

  As described above, the sensor 31k for detecting the attachment of the filter is incorporated in the main body 31g of the dust removal trap 31, and the lock mechanism 31b is disposed in the vicinity of the dust removal trap 31, and the filter 31c is inadvertently disposed. I try not to be removed.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of the electric washing machine of this invention was described, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention can be implemented by changing suitably a principal part, without being limited to this Example.

It is a schematic diagram of the side surface shown in the state which cut through the electric washing machine of the Example of this invention vertically. It is a perspective view of the turntable in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a top view of the turntable in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is sectional drawing of the rotary disk in the electric washing machine of an Example, (A) is the AA sectional view of FIG. 3, (B) is a BB sectional view. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the electric washing machine of an Example in the state which the outer cover closed. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the electric washing machine of an Example in the state which the outer cover opened. It is an external appearance front view of the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a vertical side view of the outer cover part in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a functional block diagram of the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a block diagram of the control apparatus in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the detergent amount display part in the operation display panel of the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a flowchart of the control processing program which the microcomputer in the controller of the electric washing machine of an Example performs. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure of the washing and dehydration tank and the outer tank in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structure of the balance ring in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a top view of the outer tub upper cover in the electric washing machine of an Example. It is a bottom view of an outer tub upper cover in an electric washing machine of an example. It is a vertical side view of the outer tub upper cover in the electric washing machine of the embodiment. It is a vertical side view of the state which the inner cover of the outer tub upper cover in the electric washing machine of an Example opened. It is a general-view figure of the elbow connected to an outer tank bottom. FIG. 20 is a view (a) and a view seen from an arrow b in FIG. 19. It is a figure which shows the AA cross section of FIG.20 (b). They are the front view (a) shown in the partial cross section which looked at the scrap removal trap from the side, b arrow view figure (b) of figure (a), and c arrow view figure (c) of figure (a). It is an external view of a scrap removal trap. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Outer frame, 2 ... Washing and dehydration tank (inner tub), 4 ... Rotating disk, 4a ... Inclined convex surface, 5 ... Outer tub, 7 ... Washing / dehydration drive device (drive mechanism), 16 ... Sprinkling port, 25 ... Drainage Electromagnetic valve (drainage mechanism), 26 ... electric circulation pump (washing water circulation mechanism), 44 ... water supply mechanism, 45 ... microcomputer (control device).

Claims (3)

An outer tub for storing washing water; an inner tub which is a washing and dewatering tub provided rotatably in the outer tub; and the inner tub from above the inner tub by sucking the washing water collected at the bottom of the outer tub In a washing machine equipped with a washing water circulation mechanism that circulates so as to fall on the laundry inside,
A washing machine comprising a trap having a filter in the middle of a circulation path of the washing water circulation mechanism, and a clogging detection means for detecting clogging of the filter.   The washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a sensor that detects a mounting state of the filter; and a releasable lock mechanism that locks the filter in a state where the filter is mounted on the trap. Machine. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein an opening is provided in the filter.

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