JP2006247367A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing machine efficiently and uniformly sticking metal ions to laundry. <P>SOLUTION: A water tub is disposed inside an outer box and a drum is rotatably disposed in the water tub. The water in the water tub is circulated by a circulation pump 17 via a first water discharge duct 16a and a second water discharge duct 16b. A silver ion generating unit 19 adds silver ions to the water flowing from the first water discharge duct 16a to the second water discharge duct 16b. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to all types of washing machines such as a drum-type washing machine, a fully automatic washing machine, and a two-tank washing machine.

  FIG. 13 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a conventional washing machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-24597).

  In the washing machine, the outer box 101, the water tank 104 disposed in the outer box 101, the washing tank 105 disposed rotatably in the water tank 104, and the inner bottom surface of the washing tank 105 are rotatable. The pulsator 190 is arranged.

  A water supply valve 130 is installed in the upper part of the outer box 101. The water supply valve 130 has an inflow port connected to a tap and a discharge port connected to a detergent case 115 via a water supply pipe 112. The water supply pipe 112 is provided with a metal ion generation unit 119.

  According to the conventional washing machine, at the time of the rinsing process, the water supply valve 130 is first opened, and tap water is discharged from the discharge port of the water supply valve 130 and flows through the water supply pipe 112. At this time, the metal ion generation unit 119 is energized to add metal ions to the tap water flowing through the water supply pipe 112. When a predetermined amount of tap water to which metal ions have been added by the metal ion generation unit 119 (hereinafter referred to as “metal ion water”) accumulates in the water tank 104, the water supply valve 130 is closed, and the metal ion generation unit 119 Energization is stopped. Then, the pulsator 190 rotates and the laundry in the water tank 104 is rinsed with metal ion water. That is, the metal ion water is used as rinse water. Thereby, the metal ion of the said metal ion water adheres to a laundry, and it can perform a disinfection and a deodorizing process to a laundry.

  By the way, in the conventional washing machine, while rinsing the laundry with metal ion water, the water supply valve 130 is not opened and the metal ion generation unit 119 is not energized. For this reason, even if the metal ion of the metal ion water in the said washing tub 105 adheres to some laundry and the metal ion concentration of the metal ion water in the laundry tub 105 falls, this metal ion concentration is low. Rinsing of other laundry continues with metal ion water. As a result, the amount of metal ions adhering to the other laundry may be reduced.

That is, the conventional washing machine has a problem that metal ions cannot be efficiently and uniformly attached to the laundry.
2004-24597 gazette

  Then, the subject of this invention is providing the washing machine which can make a metal ion adhere uniformly to a laundry efficiently.

In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine of the present invention is:
An outer box,
A water tank disposed in the outer box;
A rotating tank disposed rotatably in the water tank;
An electric motor for rotationally driving the rotating tub;
A circulation path having one end into which water in the water tank flows, and having the other end discharging the water flowing in from the one end into the water tank;
A circulation device for circulating the water in the water tank through the circulation path;
A metal ion generation unit for adding metal ions to water flowing in the circulation path;
And a control device for controlling the operation of the metal ion generation unit.

  According to the washing machine configured as described above, the water in the water tank enters the one end of the circulation path and flows through the circulation path, and then returns to the water tank from the other end of the circulation path. At this time, the said control apparatus operates a metal ion generation unit, and adds the metal ion which the metal ion generation unit generate | occur | produced to the water which flows through the inside of a circulation path. As a result, it is possible to prevent the metal ions in the water tank from being lowered, so that the metal ions can be efficiently and uniformly attached to the laundry.

  Moreover, since it can prevent that the metal ion of the water in the said water tank falls, sufficient quantity of metal ion can be made to adhere to laundry. Therefore, the sterilization / deodorization effect of the laundry can be improved.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The control device operates the metal ion generation unit during the rinsing process.

  According to the washing machine of the above embodiment, the control device operates the metal ion generating unit during the rinsing process, so that the metal ions attached to the laundry are not removed by, for example, the detergent, and the metal ions are further added to the laundry. Efficient and uniform adhesion is possible.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The said control apparatus changes the density | concentration of the said metal ion in the water in the said water tank by changing the electricity supply time of the said metal ion generation unit.

  According to the washing machine of the said embodiment, the said control apparatus can change the density | concentration of the metal ion in the water in a water tank by changing the electricity supply time of a metal ion generation unit. Therefore, the concentration of metal ions in the water in the aquarium can be increased to effectively eliminate, for example, ringworm bacteria attached to the laundry.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
The said control apparatus changes the density | concentration of the said metal ion in the water in the said water tank by changing the magnitude | size of the electric current sent to the said metal ion generation | occurrence | production unit.

  According to the washing machine of the said embodiment, the density | concentration of the metal ion in the water in a water tank can be changed by changing the magnitude | size of the electric current which the said control apparatus flows into a metal ion generation unit. Therefore, the concentration of metal ions in the water in the water tank can be made high to effectively eliminate, for example, ringworm bacteria attached to the laundry.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
A lint filter for removing foreign matter contained in the water flowing in the circulation path,
The lint filter is disposed on the upstream side of the metal ion generation unit in the circulation path.

  According to the washing machine of the above embodiment, by disposing the yarn waste filter on the upstream side of the metal ion generation unit in the circulation path, foreign matters such as yarn waste are removed from the water flowing through the lubrication path by the yarn waste filter, Metal ions are added to the water from which the foreign substances have been removed. Therefore, metal ions are not added to the foreign matter, and useless addition of metal ions can be prevented.

  Further, since the foreign matter is removed on the upstream side of the metal ion generation unit, it is possible to prevent the foreign matter from being accumulated in the metal ion generation unit and the foreign matter from being mixed into the metal ion generation unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the metal ion generation unit from being damaged by the foreign matter.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
A heater for heating the water in the water tank,
The said control apparatus operates the said metal ion generation unit in the driving | operation process which heats the water in the said water tank with the said heater.

  According to the washing machine of the said embodiment, in the said driving | operation process, a control apparatus heats the water in a water tank with a heater, and makes it warm water. For example, mold attached to the laundry can be sterilized by washing the laundry with the warm water. Therefore, the bacteria attached to the laundry can be further reduced.

  In addition, since the control device operates the metal ion generating unit during the operation process, it is possible to prevent the bacteria attached to the laundry from being further reduced by the hot water from being further increased. That is, it is possible to maintain a state in which the bacteria attached to the laundry are further reduced.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
A capacity detector for detecting the capacity of the laundry contained in the rotating tub;
The said control apparatus changes the timing which operates the said metal ion generation unit based on the detection result of the said capacity | capacitance detection part.

  According to the washing machine of the said embodiment, the said control apparatus changes the timing which operates a metal ion generation unit based on the detection result of a capacity | capacitance detection part. Thereby, the quantity of the metal ion which generate | occur | produces in a metal ion generation unit can be restrained to the quantity according to the capacity | capacitance of the laundry. Therefore, the wasteful supply of the metal ions and the time required for this can be eliminated.

The washing machine of the present invention is
An outer box,
A water tank disposed in the outer box;
A rotating tank disposed rotatably in the water tank;
An electric motor for rotationally driving the rotating tub;
A water supply path for guiding water outside the outer box into the water tank;
A circulation path having one end into which water in the water tank flows, and having the other end discharging the water flowing in from the one end into the water tank;
A circulation device for circulating the water in the water tank through the circulation path;
A metal ion generating unit for adding metal ions to water flowing in the water supply path;
And a control device for controlling the operation of the metal ion generation unit.

  According to the washing machine having the above configuration, the water added with metal ions by the metal ion generating unit is supplied into the water tank, the rotating tank is rotated, and the laundry in the rotating tank is supplied with the water added with metal ions. Rinse. At this time, the metal ions can be efficiently and uniformly attached to the laundry by circulating the water to which the metal ions have been added in the circulation device via the circulation path.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
An electric motor control device that controls the maximum number of rotations of the electric motor within a range of 50 rpm to 120 rpm when rinsing the laundry in the rotating tub using water to which the metal ions are added. Prepare.

  According to the washing machine of the above embodiment, when rinsing the laundry in the rotating tub using the water to which the metal ions are added, the motor controller sets the maximum number of revolutions of the motor to 50 rpm. By controlling within the range of ~ 120 rpm, the adhesion efficiency of metal ions to the laundry can be improved.

  The maximum number of rotations of the electric motor is more preferably in the range of 50 rpm to 75 rpm, and still more preferably in the range of 50 rpm to 60 rpm.

In one embodiment of the washing machine,
When rinsing the laundry in the rotating tub using water to which the metal ions are added, the non-energization time of the motor is 17 seconds to 25 seconds, and the driving time of the motor is the non-energization time. 1/3 to 1/2.

  According to the washing machine of the embodiment, when rinsing the laundry in the rotating tub using water to which the metal ions are added, the non-energization time of the electric motor is 17 seconds to 25 seconds. The driving time of the electric motor is 1/3 to 1/2 of the non-energization time, so that the adhesion efficiency of metal ions to the laundry can be improved.

  In the washing machine of the present invention, by adding the metal ions of the metal ion generating unit to the water in the circulation path, the water containing the metal ions flows into the water tank, so that the metal ions of the water in the water tank are lowered. Can be prevented. Therefore, the metal ions can be efficiently and uniformly attached to the laundry.

  Further, by preventing the metal ions in the water tank from being lowered, a sufficient amount of metal ions adheres to the laundry, so that the sterilization / deodorization effect of the laundry can be improved.

  In the washing machine of the present invention, when water containing metal ions is added and the laundry in the rotating tub is rinsed, the water circulates through the circulation path. Uniform adhesion is possible.

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

(First embodiment)
In FIG. 1, the schematic perspective view of the drum type washing-drying machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention is shown.

  The drum type washing and drying machine includes an outer box 1 formed by bending a decorative steel plate or the like. The outer box 1 is disposed on the base 2. A top plate 32 made of a compression board or the like is screwed to the upper portion of the outer box 1. And the opening part 1a is provided in the front part of the said outer case 1, The opening part 1a can be opened and closed by the opening-and-closing door 3 attached to the outer case 1 by the hinge so that rotation was possible.

  A detergent case 15 that accommodates detergent, bleach and softener is removably attached to the front portion of the top plate 32. In addition, an operation panel 11 operated by a user is provided at the front portion of the top plate 32. A control circuit 31 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the operation of the drum type washing and drying machine is disposed on the back side of the operation panel 11 (inside the outer box 1). The control circuit 31 is an example of a control device.

  FIG. 2 shows a schematic front view of the operation panel 11.

  The operation panel 11 has a display unit 11a and operation keys K. The display unit 11a includes a display device such as a liquid crystal or LED, and displays input information and the like. On the other hand, the operation key K includes a power key 111, a start key 112, a door lock release key 113, a course switching key 114, a drying key 115, a washing key 116, a washing key 117, a rinsing key 118, a dehydrating key 119, and a metal ion switching. It consists of a key 120. These keys are for setting the operating conditions of the drum type washer / dryer.

  When the power key 111 is pressed, the power of the drum type washing and drying machine can be turned on (on) or off (off). When the power is turned on, the operation condition of “standard course” is displayed on the display unit 11a. In the “standard course”, conditions for optimally performing a washing process, a rinsing process, a dehydrating process, and a drying process are set in advance for laundry such as cotton and synthetic fiber.

  When the course switching key 114 is pressed, other operating conditions such as “dry course” and “blanket course” can be selected.

  By pressing the washing key 116, it can be set so that only the washing process including the washing process, the rinsing process, and the dehydration process is performed and the drying process is not performed.

  When the drying key 115 is pressed, it can be set to perform only the drying process.

  When the washing key 117 is pressed, only the washing process is performed, when the rinsing key 118 is pressed, only the rinsing process is performed, and when the dehydrating key 119 is pressed, only the dehydrating process is performed. Each can be set.

  When the metal ion switch key 120 is pressed, the presence / absence of metal ion generation and the strength of metal ions can be set.

  When the start key 112 is pressed after operating conditions are set by the course switching key 114 or the like, the operation of the drum type washing and drying machine can be started.

  When the start key 112 is pressed during the operation of the drum type washing and drying machine, the operation of the washing and drying machine can be temporarily stopped. Then, when the start key 112 is pressed again, the operation can be resumed.

  When the door lock release key 113 is pressed while the operation of the drum type washing / drying machine is temporarily stopped, the lock state of the open / close door 3 is released and the laundry can be additionally charged.

  FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the drum type washing and drying machine.

  The control circuit 31 has a control program for controlling the operation of the drum type washer / dryer, and the drum type washer / dryer according to the operation condition set by the operation key K (power key 111 to metal ion switch key 120). To control.

  In the outer box 1, a water tank 4 having an opening 4a is disposed. The opening 4 a of the water tank 4 faces the opening 1 a of the outer box 1. Moreover, the said water tank 4 inclines so that the opening part 4a may face diagonally upward. That is, the water tank 4 is disposed such that the rear surface portion (portion on the drive mechanism 9 side) is lower than the front surface portion (portion on the door 3 side). More specifically, the central axis of the water tank 4 is inclined so as to form an angle of 5 ° to 30 ° with respect to the horizontal direction.

  In the water tank 4, a drum 5 having an opening 5a is rotatably arranged. The opening 5 a of the drum 5 faces the opening 4 a of the water tank 4. The drum 5 is inclined so that the opening 5a faces obliquely upward. That is, the drum 5 is arranged such that the rear surface portion (portion on the drive mechanism 9 side) is lower than the front surface portion (portion on the door 3 side). As a result, the user can easily look down to the back of the rotating drum 5 while looking down when standing on the front side of the drum type washing machine. The rotational axis of the drum 5 coincides with the axial center of the water tank 4. The drum 5 is an example of a rotating tank.

  The water tank 4 is elastically supported by two dampers 28. A drive mechanism 9 is attached to the bottom outer surface of the water tank 4. The drive mechanism 9 includes a motor including a rotor 9b and a stator 9c in a case 9a. The stator 9c is fixed to the case 9a, and the rotor 9b is fixed to the tank shaft 5d of the drum 5. The drive mechanism 9 is an example of an electric motor.

  The tank shaft 5d is supported by a bearing 6 fixed to the case 9a, and one end is fixed to the drum 5. Thereby, the drum 5 is rotatably supported in the water tank 4. Further, since one end of the tank shaft 5d is fixed to the drum 5, a drive mechanism 9 directly connected to the drum 5 is configured, and the rotation of the rotor 9b directly drives the drum 5 to rotate. The rotation speed of the rotor 9b can be detected by a rotation detection unit 53 (see FIG. 8), and the rotation speed of the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is controlled based on the detection result of the rotation detection unit 53. That is, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is an inverter motor whose rotation speed is controlled based on the detection result of the rotation detection unit 53.

  Small holes 5c are provided in the peripheral wall of the drum 5 over the entire circumference. The small holes 5 c are used for circulating wash water, dry air, and the like between the space between the water tank 4 and the drum 5 and the space in the drum 5. A baffle 5b is provided on the inner wall surface of the drum 5 so as to protrude inward in the radial direction. The baffles 5b are arranged at three places in the circumferential direction, for example, at 120 ° intervals. With such a baffle 5b, the lifting and dropping of the laundry are repeated as the drum 5 rotates. For example, when the drum 5 is rotated in the washing step, the laundry can be washed by hooking the laundry with the baffle 5b and dropping the lifted laundry into the washing liquid. The baffle 5b may be formed separately from the drum 5 and fixed to the inner wall of the drum 5, or may be formed integrally with the drum 5.

  A fluid balancer 5 e is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the opening 5 a of the drum 5. That is, a fluid balancer 5e surrounding the opening 5a of the drum 5 from the outside is provided. The fluid balancer 5e is filled with a liquid having a high specific gravity such as salt water. The liquid moves when the drum 5 rotates, so that the movement of the center of gravity due to the deviation of the laundry and the washing water is canceled. The fluid balancer 5e may be provided on the inner peripheral edge of the drum 5. That is, the fluid balancer 5e may be provided so as to face the inner peripheral edge of the opening 5a of the drum 5.

  A packing 10 made of an elastic material such as rubber or soft resin is fixed to the opening edge of the opening 4 a of the water tank 4. Accordingly, when the opening / closing door 3 is closed, the window 3 a protruding from the opening / closing door 3 is in close contact with the packing 10, so that washing water or the like in the water tank 4 can be prevented from going out of the water tank 4.

  The packing 10 may be provided from the inner peripheral surface of the opening 1 a of the outer box 1 to the inner peripheral surface of the opening 4 a of the water tank 4. In this case, the packing 10 forms an access path for taking in and out the laundry. When the open / close door 3 is closed, the access path is closed with the inner peripheral edge 10a of the packing 10 in close contact with the peripheral edge of the window 3a. When the access path is formed by the packing 10, a bellows or the like may be provided on the packing 10 so that the packing 10 may bend according to the swinging of the water tank 4. Further, a part of the front surface of the open / close door 3 and the window portion 3a may be formed of a transparent member such as glass so that the inside of the drum 5 can be visually recognized.

  The detergent case 15 is located in the upper part of the outer box 1. In the detergent case 15, a first passage that passes through the detergent storage portion and a second passage that does not pass through the detergent storage portion are provided, and tap water flowing into the detergent case 15 is supplied to the first passage or the second passage. It can be led to the passage. One end of the water supply pipe 12 is connected to the rear part of the detergent case 15, and one end of the water supply nozzle 15 a is connected to the bottom of the detergent case 15. The water supply pipe 12 guides tap water that has passed through the water supply port 13 and the water supply valve 30 to the detergent case 15. The other end of the water supply nozzle 15 a faces the space in the water tank 4. The water supply pipe 12 is an example of a water supply path.

  An outlet 4 c is provided on the bottom surface of the water tank 4, and wash water or the like that has flowed out of the water tank 4 from the outlet 4 c flows in the drain duct 16. The drainage duct 16 includes a first drainage duct 16a extending from the outlet 4c to the circulation pump 17, a second drainage duct 16b extending from the circulation pump 17 to the vicinity of the lower portion of the opening 4a of the water tank 4, and a drain valve 18a to the outer box. 1 comprises a third drainage duct 16c extending outward. The drain valve 18 a is opened and closed by a drain motor 18. A circulation nozzle 33 is connected to the end of the second drainage duct 16b on the water tank 4 side. The circulation nozzle 33 passes through the front portion of the water tank 4, and the end portion on the opposite side to the second drainage duct 16 b is in the water tank 4. The first drain duct 16a and the second drain duct 16b constitute an example of a circulation path.

  The laundry in the drum 5 can be dried by the drying system 20. The drying system 20 includes a hot air unit 24, a cooling plate 25 (see FIG. 7), and a blower 26.

  The blower 26 is attached to the lower part of the rear surface of the water tank 4. The blower 26 includes a fan case 71, a fan 72 accommodated in the fan case 71, and a fan motor 73 that rotationally drives the fan 72. The fan case 71 removes air that has been dehumidified by the cooling plate 25. The air is sucked in and the air is blown out into the hot air unit 24.

  The warm air unit 24 is disposed between the lower part of the water tank 4 and the lower part of the drum 5. The warm air unit 24 includes a blower case 24a that guides the air blown out by the blower 26 into the drum 5, and a heater 24b that heats the air.

  The air blowing unit 24 extends from the space between the lower part of the water tank 4 and the lower part of the drum 5 to the space between the lower part of the front surface of the water tank 4 and the lower part of the front surface of the drum 5. .

  The heater 24b can also heat the washing water stored in the water tank 4 in the washing process and the rinse water stored in the water tank 4 in the rinsing process. Accordingly, the laundry can be washed with the washing water heated by the heater 24b, or the laundry can be rinsed with the rinse water heated by the heater 24b.

  In FIG. 4, the schematic which looked at the said water supply valve 30 from the side is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the water supply valve 30 has discharge ports 30a and 30b and an inflow port 30c. Tap water from the water supply port 13 flows into the inlet 30c. The other end of the water supply pipe 12 is connected to the discharge port 30a, and one end of a cooling hose 29 (see FIG. 7) is connected to the discharge port 30b. Thereby, the water supply valve 30 can supply tap water to only one of the detergent case 15 and the cooling plate 25 (see FIG. 7).

  FIG. 5 shows a schematic view of the circulation pump 17 as viewed from above.

  The suction port of the circulation pump 17 is provided with a silver ion generation unit 19 as an example of a metal ion generation unit. The silver ion generating unit 19 has a silver metal plate 19a inside, and generates silver ions to be attached to the laundry.

  An air trap 21 branched from the circulation pump 17 is connected to a water level sensor 23 via a pressure guiding pipe 22. The water level sensor 23 communicates with the water tank 4 via the pressure guiding pipe 22 and the air trap 21, and the pressure (water pressure) due to the water pressure in the water tank 4 is transmitted to the water level sensor 23. The water level sensor 23 has a coil and a magnetic body inside, and the magnetic body moves in the coil in accordance with a pressure change due to the water level in the water tank 4. And the inductance of the coil produced by the position of the magnetic body in a coil is detected as an oscillation frequency, and the water level in the water tank 4 is detected. The water level sensor 23 may be provided at any position as long as it can communicate with the water tank 4.

  FIG. 6 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the circulation pump 17 as seen from the side.

  In the circulation pump 17, a lint filter 17a is disposed. The yarn waste filter 17a is made of, for example, a resin formed in a lattice shape or fine fibers formed in a bag shape, and the waste yarn in the washing water and the circulating water when the washing water and the circulating water pass therethrough. Etc. are accumulated. The lint filter 17a is detachably mounted in the circulation pump 17, and can be easily removed by removing it from the lower front portion of the outer box 1.

  The lint filter 17a is held by a resin mesh 17b. The resin mesh 17b is made of a resin formed in a lattice shape, and has a coarser mesh than the lint filter 17a.

  The silver ion generation unit 19 is provided on the downstream side of the suction port of the circulation pump 17. A lint filter 17a and a resin mesh 17b are arranged between the suction port of the circulation pump 17 and the silver ion generation unit 19.

  FIG. 7 shows a schematic front view of the water tank 4.

  The center C1 of the opening 4a of the water tank 4 is closer to the top plate 32 than the center C2 of the opening 5a of the drum 5. That is, the opening 4 a of the water tank 4 is eccentric to the top plate 32 side with respect to the opening 5 a of the drum 5.

  The other end of the cooling hose 29 faces the cooling plate 25 in the water tank 4. The cooling plate 25 can be cooled with tap water discharged from the other end of the cooling hose 29. By cooling the cooling plate 25 with tap water, the moisture in the air in the water tank 4 can be condensed with the cooling plate 25 and the tap water, and the condensed water can be discharged from the outlet 4c of the water tank 4 to the outside.

  FIG. 8 shows a control block diagram of the drum type washing and drying machine.

  The drum type washing and drying machine includes a microcomputer 50 (hereinafter, abbreviated as “microcomputer”) that is provided in the control circuit 31 and is the center of the control operation. The microcomputer 50 includes a capacity detection unit 55, an unbalance detection unit 56, a bubble constraint detection unit 57, and a timer 58. The microcomputer 50 is an example of an electric motor control device.

  The microcomputer 50 controls operations of the operation key K (power key 111 to metal ion switching key 120), the water level sensor 23, the power circuit 51, the reset circuit 52, the rotation detector 53, and the temperature detector 54. The temperature detector 54 detects the temperature of the heater 24b.

  The microcomputer 50 detects the load capacity of the clothing detected by the capacity detection unit 55, the load unbalance at the time of intermediate dehydration detected by the unbalance detection unit, the bubble constraint at the time of intermediate dehydration detected by the bubble constraint detection unit 57, and the timer 58. The load drive circuit 59, the buzzer 60, and the display unit 11a are controlled based on the process time counted in step (b). The process time is determined by capacity determination.

  Based on the signal received from the microcomputer 50, the load drive circuit 59 operates the heater 24b, the blower 26, the water supply valve 30, the drive mechanism 9, the drain motor 18, the circulation pump 17, and the silver ion generation unit 19 to operate the user. The drum type washing and drying machine is operated under the operating conditions set by. The details of the operation at this time are displayed on the display unit 11a, and the end of the operation or an error is notified to the user by the buzzer 60.

  Hereinafter, a case where the drum type washing and drying machine sequentially performs a washing process, a rinsing process, and a dehydrating process will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, after performing the washing process of step S1, the rinse process which consists of steps S2-S11 is performed.

  In the rinsing process, first, in step S2, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is activated, the drum 5 is rotated, the moisture contained in the laundry is shaken off by centrifugal force, and the laundry is dehydrated. At this time, the drain motor 18 is started and the drain valve 18a is kept open.

  Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not a predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S3 that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S4. If it is determined that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S2. As a result, the drum 5 continues to rotate until the predetermined intermediate dewatering time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S4, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is stopped, the rotation of the drum 5 is stopped, the drain motor 18 is stopped, and the drain valve 18a is closed.

  Next, in step S5, the water supply valve 30 is opened, and rinse water is supplied into the water tank 4 from the water supply nozzle 15a.

  Next, a set water level is determined in step S6. More specifically, the water level sensor 23 is used to determine whether or not the rinse water level has reached the set water level. If it is determined in step S6 that the water level of the rinse water has reached the set water level, the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the rinse water has not reached the set water level, the process returns to step S5. Thereby, supply of the rinse water into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse water reaches a setting water level.

  Next, in step S7, the water supply valve 30 is closed.

  Next, in step S8, the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned on for a predetermined time.

  Next, in step S9, the circulation pump 17 is activated to circulate the rinse water through the first drainage duct 16a and the second drainage duct 16b. At this time, the silver ion generation unit 19 adds silver ions to the rinse water. Thereby, the rinse water containing the said silver ion discharges from the circulation nozzle 33, and falls on the laundry. As a result, silver ions adhere to the laundry, and the laundry is sanitized and deodorized.

  Next, in step S10, it is determined whether or not a predetermined rinsing time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S10 that the predetermined rinse time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S11. If it is determined that the predetermined rinse time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S8. Thereby, supply of the silver ion into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse time passes.

  Finally, in step S11, the circulation pump 17 is stopped and the rinsing process is ended.

  After completion of the rinsing process, in step S12, the drain motor 18 is activated to drain the rinsing water in the water tank 4 and perform a dehydration process.

  According to such a rinsing step, the rinsing water in the water tank 4 is circulated through the first drainage duct 16a and the second drainage duct 16b, while energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned ON, thereby rinsing the rinsing water. Thus, the silver ion concentration in the rinse water can be prevented from being lowered. Therefore, the silver ions can be efficiently and uniformly attached to the laundry.

  Moreover, since it can prevent that the silver ion of the said rinse water falls, sufficient quantity of silver ion can be made to adhere to a laundry. Therefore, the sterilization / deodorization effect of the laundry can be improved.

  Moreover, since the rinse water containing the silver ions is discharged from the circulation nozzle 33 and falls onto the laundry, the silver ions can be uniformly and easily adhered to the laundry not immersed in the rinse water in the water tank 4. .

  The drum type washing and drying machine may perform the rinsing process of steps S101 to S112 of FIGS. 10A and 10B instead of the rinsing process of steps S2 to S11 of FIG.

  10A and 10B, first, as shown in FIG. 10A, in step S101, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is activated to rotate the drum 5, and the moisture contained in the laundry is shaken by centrifugal force. Fly and dehydrate laundry. At this time, the drain motor 18 is started and the drain valve 18a is kept open.

  Next, in step S102, it is determined whether a predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S102 that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S101. As a result, the drum 5 continues to rotate until the predetermined intermediate dewatering time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S103, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is stopped, the rotation of the drum 5 is stopped, the drain motor 18 is stopped, and the drain valve 18a is closed.

  Next, in step S104, the water supply valve 30 is opened to supply rinse water from the water supply nozzle 15a into the water tank 4.

  Next, the set water level is determined in step S105. More specifically, the water level sensor 23 is used to determine whether or not the rinse water level has reached the set water level. If it is determined in step S105 that the water level of the rinse water has reached the set water level, the process proceeds to step S106. If it is determined that the rinse water has not reached the set water level, the process returns to step S104. Thereby, supply of the rinse water into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse water reaches a setting water level.

  Next, in step S106, the water supply valve 30 is closed.

  Next, in step S107, it is determined whether or not the metal ion strength is set. If it is determined in step S107 that the metal ion strength is set, the process proceeds to step S110 after performing step S108. On the other hand, if it is determined that the metal ion strength is not set, step S109 is performed and then step is performed. Proceed to S110. The metal ion strength setting is set by the user's operation of the metal ion switching key 120.

  In step S108, the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned on. At this time, the energization time of the silver ion generation unit 19 is set to a time obtained by adding α time to a predetermined set time. That is, the energization time of the silver ion generation unit 19 is set to be long.

  In step S109, the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned on. At this time, the energization time of the silver ion generation unit 19 is set to a predetermined set time. That is, the energization time of the silver ion generation unit 19 is set to be short.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10B, in step S110, the circulation pump 17 is activated to circulate the rinse water through the first drainage duct 16a and the second drainage duct 16b. At this time, the silver ion generation unit 19 adds silver ions to the rinse water. Thereby, the rinse water containing the said silver ion discharges from the circulation nozzle 33, and falls on the laundry. As a result, silver ions adhere to the laundry, and the laundry is sanitized and deodorized.

  Next, in step S111, it is determined whether a predetermined rinsing time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S111 that the predetermined rinse time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the predetermined rinse time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S107. Thereby, supply of the silver ion into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse time passes.

  Finally, in step S112, the circulation pump 17 is stopped and the rinsing process is ended.

  According to such a rinsing step, the same effects as those in the rinsing step of FIG. 9 can be achieved, and the silver ion concentration in the rinsing water can be increased by increasing the energization time of the silver ion generation unit 19. By shortening the energization time of the generating unit 19, the silver ion concentration in the rinse water can be lowered.

  Further, by increasing the silver ion concentration in the rinse water, for example, ringworm bacteria and the like attached to the laundry can be sterilized efficiently.

  The metal ion strength setting can be changed by pressing the metal ion switching key 120 even during the rinsing process.

  The drum type washing and drying machine may perform the rinsing process of steps S201 to S212 of FIGS. 11A and 11B instead of the rinsing process of steps S2 to S11 of FIG.

  11A and 11B, first, as shown in FIG. 11A, in step S201, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is activated to rotate the drum 5, and the moisture contained in the laundry is shaken by centrifugal force. Fly and dehydrate laundry. At this time, the drain motor 18 is started and the drain valve 18a is kept open.

  Next, in step S202, it is determined whether a predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S202 that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S203. If it is determined that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S201. As a result, the drum 5 continues to rotate until the predetermined intermediate dewatering time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S203, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is stopped, the rotation of the drum 5 is stopped, the drain motor 18 is stopped, and the drain valve 18a is closed.

  Next, in step S204, the water supply valve 30 is opened, and rinse water is supplied from the water supply nozzle 15a into the water tank 4.

  Next, the set water level is determined in step S205. More specifically, the water level sensor 23 is used to determine whether or not the rinse water level has reached the set water level. If it is determined in step S205 that the rinse water level has reached the set water level, the process proceeds to step S206. If it is determined that the rinse water has not reached the set water level, the process returns to step S204. Thereby, supply of the rinse water into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse water reaches a setting water level.

  Next, in step S206, the water supply valve 30 is closed.

  Next, in step S207, it is determined whether the hot water sterilization mode is set. If it is determined in step S207 that the warm water sterilization mode is set, the process proceeds to step S209 after performing step S208. On the other hand, if it is determined that the warm water sterilization mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S209. The warm water sterilization mode is set by operating the course switching key 114 by the user.

  In step S208, energization of the heater 24b is turned on, and the rinsing water in the water tank 4 is heated to a predetermined temperature to be warm water.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11B, energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned on for a predetermined time in step S209.

  Next, in step S210, the circulation pump 17 is activated to circulate the rinse water that has become hot water via the first drainage duct 16a and the second drainage duct 16b. At this time, the silver ion generation unit 19 adds silver ions to the rinse water. Thereby, the rinse water containing the said silver ion discharges from the circulation nozzle 33, and falls on the laundry. As a result, silver ions adhere to the laundry, and the laundry is sanitized and deodorized.

  Next, in step S211, it is determined whether or not a predetermined rinsing time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S211 that the predetermined rinse time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S212. If it is determined that the predetermined rinse time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S207. Thereby, supply of the silver ion into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse time passes.

  Finally, in step S212, the circulation pump 17 is stopped and the rinsing process is terminated.

  According to such a rinsing process, the same effect as that of the rinsing process of FIG. 9 is obtained, and rinse water for rinsing the laundry is heated by the heater 24b to become warm water, for example, mold attached to the laundry. Etc. can be sterilized. Therefore, the bacteria attached to the laundry can be further reduced.

  Moreover, since the silver ion of the said silver ion generation unit 19 adheres to a laundry, it can prevent becoming further from the state which further reduced the microbe adhering to the laundry.

  Moreover, the mold etc. adhering to the inner wall of the water tank 4 or the inner and outer walls of the drum 5 can be sterilized by heating the rinse water for rinsing the laundry with the heater 24b to make warm water.

  The setting of the warm water sterilization mode can be changed by pressing the course switching key 114 even during the rinsing process.

  The drum type washing and drying machine may perform the rinsing process of steps S301 to S313 of FIGS. 12A and 12B instead of the rinsing process of steps S2 to S11 of FIG.

  12A and 12B, first, as shown in FIG. 12A, in step S301, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is activated to rotate the drum 5, and the moisture contained in the laundry is shaken by centrifugal force. Fly and dehydrate laundry. At this time, the drain motor 18 is started and the drain valve 18a is kept open.

  Next, in step S302, it is determined whether a predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S302 that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S303. If it is determined that the predetermined intermediate dehydration time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S301. As a result, the drum 5 continues to rotate until the predetermined intermediate dewatering time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S303, the motor of the drive mechanism 9 is stopped, the rotation of the drum 5 is stopped, the drain motor 18 is stopped, and the drain valve 18a is closed.

  Next, in step S304, the water supply valve 30 is opened, and rinse water is supplied from the water supply nozzle 15a into the water tank 4.

  Next, a set water level is determined in step S305. More specifically, the water level sensor 23 is used to determine whether or not the rinse water level has reached the set water level. If it is determined in step S305 that the rinse water level has reached the set water level, the process proceeds to step S306. If it is determined that the rinse water has not reached the set water level, the process returns to step S304. Thereby, supply of the rinse water into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse water reaches a setting water level.

  Next, in step S306, the water supply valve 30 is closed.

  Next, in step S307, the laundry capacity is determined. That is, the weight of the laundry is determined in step S307. If it is determined in step S307 that the laundry is heavy, the process proceeds to step S308. If it is determined in step S307 that the laundry is not heavy, light, or medium, the process proceeds to step S309. If it is determined in step S307 that the laundry is light, the process proceeds to step S310. The weight of the laundry is detected by the capacity detection unit 55 in the washing process and stored in a storage unit (not shown) of the microcomputer 50.

  In step S308, the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned ON for 60 seconds and turned OFF for 10 seconds. That is, the setting is made so that the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is ON for 60 seconds and the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is alternately repeated for a predetermined number of times.

  In step S309, the energization of the silver ion generating unit 19 is turned on for 40 seconds and turned off for 10 seconds. That is, the setting is made such that the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is 40 seconds ON and the silver ion generation unit 19 is energization 10 seconds OFF alternately.

  In step S310, the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is turned on for 20 seconds and turned off for 10 seconds. That is, the setting is made such that the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is ON for 20 seconds and the energization of the silver ion generation unit 19 is alternately repeated for a predetermined number of times.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12B, in step S311, the circulation pump 17 is activated to circulate the rinsing water through the first drainage duct 16a and the second drainage duct 16b. At this time, the silver ion generation unit 19 adds silver ions to the rinse water. Thereby, the rinse water containing the said silver ion discharges from the circulation nozzle 33, and falls on the laundry. As a result, silver ions adhere to the laundry, and the laundry is sanitized and deodorized.

  Next, in step S312, it is determined whether a predetermined rinsing time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S312 that the predetermined rinse time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S313. If it is determined that the predetermined rinse time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S307. Thereby, supply of the silver ion into the water tank 4 continues until the said rinse time passes.

  Finally, in step S313, the circulation pump 17 is stopped to end the rinsing process.

  According to such a rinsing step, the same effect as the rinsing step of FIG. 9 is achieved, and the silver ion concentration in the rinsing water is changed according to the amount of laundry, so that the wasteful supply of silver ions and the above are performed. The time required can be eliminated.

  In the rinsing process of FIGS. 9 to 12, the rotation of the drum 5 is stopped, and the rinsing water containing silver ions is applied to the laundry, but the rinsing water containing silver ions is washed while rotating the drum 5. You can get on things.

  Table 1 below shows the relationship between the amount of silver ions attached to the polyester cloth and the charge decay rate of the polyester cloth.

  As can be seen from Table 1 above, the charge decay rate of the cloth can be increased by attaching silver ions to the cloth. Therefore, static electricity generated in the cloth can be reduced by attaching silver ions to the cloth. That is, it is possible to impart antistatic properties as antistatic performance to the cloth.

  Such an effect can be obtained with any fiber such as a woven fabric and a non-woven fabric other than the fabric. Therefore, since the silver ions adhere to the laundry by rinsing the laundry with the rinsing water containing the silver ions, it is possible to impart antistaticity to the laundry. At this time, it is preferable to attach 0.5 mg or more and 50 mg or less of silver ions to 1 kg of laundry.

  9 to 12, silver ions are attached to the laundry, but at least one of silver ions, copper ions, and silver + copper mixed ions may be attached to the laundry. . In other words, a metal ion generating unit that generates at least one of silver ions, copper ions, and mixed ions of silver + copper may be mounted on the drum type washing and drying machine.

  Such a metal ion generation unit may be provided in the water supply pipe 12. That is, a first metal ion generating unit that generates at least one of silver ions, copper ions, and silver + copper mixed ions is provided at the suction port of the circulation pump 17, and silver ions, copper ions, and A second metal ion generating unit that generates at least one of silver + copper mixed ions may be provided in the water supply pipe 12.

  Moreover, the antistatic property can be imparted to the laundry by attaching at least one of the silver ions, the copper ions, and the mixed ions of silver + copper to the laundry.

  Further, in the washing step of FIG. 9, rinsing water for washing the laundry may be heated by the heater 24b to be warm water.

  Further, in the rinsing process of FIG. 10, the silver ion concentration in the rinse water is changed by changing the energization time of the silver ion generation unit 19, but the magnitude of the current flowing to the silver ion generation unit 19 is changed. As a result, the silver ion concentration in the rinse water may be changed.

(Second Embodiment)
In FIG. 14, schematic sectional drawing of the drum type washing-drying machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention is shown. In FIG. 14, the same components as those shown in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the components shown in FIG.

  In the drum type washing and drying machine of FIG. 14, a silver ion generating unit 40 that generates silver ions is provided in the water supply pipe 12. Further, in the drum type washing and drying machine, a silver ion generating unit that generates silver ions is not provided at the suction port of the circulation pump 17.

  FIG. 15A shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the silver ion generation unit 40. FIG. 15B shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the silver ion generation unit 40.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the silver ion generation unit 40 includes a container 41 made of an insulating material such as synthetic resin and rubber, and two plate-like electrodes 44 and 45 disposed in the container 41. have.

  A liquid inlet 42 is provided at one end of the container 41. A liquid outlet 43 is provided at the other end of the container 41. The container 41 is arranged such that the outlet 43 is lower than the inlet 42. Thereby, it can prevent that residual water arises in the said container 41. FIG.

  The electrodes 44 and 45 are arranged so as to be substantially parallel to each other. In addition, terminal portions 46 and 47 are provided at edge portions on the upper surfaces of the electrodes 44 and 45. The terminal portions 46 and 47 are out of the container 41. The electrodes 44 and 45 are made of silver. The electrodes 44 and 45 and the terminal portions 46 and 47 may be integrated. In the case where the electrodes 44 and 45 and the terminal portions 46 and 47 are not integrated, in order to prevent electrical contact, the joint portion between the electrodes 44 and 45 and the terminal portions 46 and 47 and the terminal portions 46 and 47 are: It is preferable to coat with resin so as not to contact water.

According to the drum type washing / drying machine having the above configuration, when the rinsing process is performed, the water supply valve 30 is opened, water is supplied into the container 41 of the silver ion generation unit 40, and a voltage is applied to the terminal portions 46 and 47. To do. Then, silver ions (Ag ⁺ ) are eluted from the anode into the water in the container 41, and water to which silver ions are added (hereinafter referred to as “silver ion water”) comes out of the container 41 and is supplied to the water supply pipe 12. The detergent case 15 and the water supply nozzle 15a are sequentially passed into the water tank 4. When the water level of the silver ion water reaches the set water level in the water tank 4, the water supply valve 30 is closed and the circulation pump 17 is operated, so that the silver ion water that has flowed out of the water tank 4 from the outlet 4c is first. It returns in the water tank 4 through the 2nd drainage ducts 16a and 16b. In this way, the drum 5 is rotated while the silver ion water that has come out of the water tank 4 is circulated back to the water tank 4, and the laundry in the drum 5 is rinsed.

  Table 2 below shows the relationship between the laundry material, the concentration of silver ion water during the rinsing step, the half-life of the charged voltage according to JISL 1094, and the charge decay rate of the laundry.

  From Table 2 above, it can be seen that antistatic properties can be imparted to the laundry by rinsing the laundry with rinse water containing silver ions.

  Tables 3 and 4 below show experimental data obtained by changing the setting of operating conditions during the rinsing process of the drum type washing and drying machine. Table 3 below shows experimental data comparing the amount of silver adhered to the test sample when the rotational speed or drive time of the drive mechanism 9 is changed when the circulation pump is operated. Table 3 below also shows experimental data for the vertical washing machine of FIG.

Ａ，Ｂ：すすぎ時、モーター５秒ＯＮ２０秒ＯＦＦ、回転数２秒４６ｒｐｍ、３秒
５５ｒｐｍ
Ｃ，Ｄ：すすぎ時、モーター１０秒ＯＮ２０秒ＯＦＦ、回転数５秒４６ｒｐｍ、５
秒４９ｒｐｍ
Ｅ：すすぎ時、モーター５秒ＯＮ２０秒ＯＦＦ、回転数２秒４６ｒｐｍ、３秒
４９ｒｐｍ
試験試料：ＪＩＳ Ｌ０８０３に規定された染色堅牢度試験用添付白布のポリエステル
標準添付白布

A, B: When rinsing, motor 5 seconds ON 20 seconds OFF, rotation speed 2 seconds 46 rpm, 3 seconds
55 rpm
C, D: When rinsing, motor 10 seconds ON 20 seconds OFF, rotation speed 5 seconds 46 rpm, 5
49 rpm
E: When rinsing, motor 5 seconds ON 20 seconds OFF, rotation speed 2 seconds 46 rpm, 3 seconds
49 rpm
Test sample: Attached white cloth polyester for dyeing fastness test specified in JIS L0803
Standard attached white cloth

  Table 4 below shows F and G setting experiments comparing the amount of silver deposited on the test sample when the circulating pump 17 is activated or deactivated when the rotational speed of the drive mechanism 9 of the drum type washing and drying machine is changed. Data is shown.

Ｆ，Ｇ：すすぎ時、モーター５秒ＯＮ２０秒ＯＦＦ、回転数２秒４６ｒｐｍ、１秒
５５ｒｐｍ、２秒５５ｒｐｍ
試験試料：ＪＩＳ Ｌ０８０３に規定された染色堅牢度試験用添付白布のポリエステル
標準添付白布

F, G: When rinsing, motor 5 seconds ON 20 seconds OFF, rotation speed 2 seconds 46 rpm, 1 second 55 rpm, 2 seconds 55 rpm
Test sample: Attached white cloth polyester for dyeing fastness test specified in JIS L0803
Standard attached white cloth

  As can be seen from a comparison between the experimental data of the E setting of the drum type washing and drying machine of the present embodiment and the experimental data of the vertical washing machine, even if the concentration of silver ion water at the time of rinsing is the same, If it is not circulated, the adhesion efficiency of silver ions to the laundry is poor. That is, the efficiency of adhesion of silver ions to the laundry can be improved by rinsing the laundry while circulating the silver ion water. This can also be seen from a comparison between the F setting of the drum type washer / dryer of this embodiment and the G setting of the drum type washer / dryer of this embodiment.

  Further, as can be seen by comparing the experimental data of the E setting of the drum type washer / dryer of this embodiment with the experimental data of the settings of A and B of the drum type washer / dryer of the present embodiment, the rotational speed of the drive mechanism 9 is By raising, the adhesion efficiency of silver ions to the laundry can be further improved.

  Further, as can be seen by comparing the experimental data of the E setting of the drum type washer / dryer of the present embodiment with the experimental data of the C type and D setting of the drum type of washer / dryer of the present embodiment, the OFF time of the drive mechanism 9 is Even if the ON time of the drive mechanism 9 is lengthened without changing, the adhesion efficiency of silver ions to the laundry can be further improved.

  The effect of further improving the adhesion efficiency of silver ions to the laundry is that the laundry is circulated under the condition that the maximum rotational speed of the drive mechanism 9 is within the range of 50 rpm to 120 rpm. Can be obtained by rinsing.

  The maximum number of rotations of the drive mechanism 9 is more preferably in the range of 50 rpm to 75 rpm, and still more preferably in the range of 50 rpm to 60 rpm.

  Even when the rotational speed of the drive mechanism 9 is not in the range of 50 rpm to 120 rpm, when the laundry in the drum 5 is rinsed using water to which silver ions are added, Even if the non-energization time is set to 17 seconds to 25 seconds and the driving time of the drive mechanism 9 is set to 1/3 to 1/2 of the non-energization time, the efficiency of adhesion of silver ions to the laundry can be improved.

  In the rinsing step, silver ions are attached to the laundry, but at least one of silver ions, copper ions, and silver + copper mixed ions may be attached to the laundry. In other words, the water supply pipe 12 may be provided with a metal ion generating unit that generates at least one of silver ions, copper ions, and mixed ions of silver + copper in the drum type washing and drying machine.

  The present invention can be applied not only to a washing / drying machine that performs washing and drying, but also to a washing machine that performs washing only.

  Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a drum type washing machine but also to a vertical type fully automatic washing machine.

  That is, the present invention can be applied to all types of washing machines.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a drum type washing / drying machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the operation panel of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of a water supply valve of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic top view of the circulation pump of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the circulation pump of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic front view of a water tank of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a control block diagram of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the washing process and the rinsing process of the drum type laundry dryer according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10A is a flowchart of a modification of the rinsing process of the drum type laundry dryer of the first embodiment. FIG. 10B is a flowchart of a modified example of the rinsing process of the drum type laundry dryer of the first embodiment. FIG. 11A is a flowchart of a modified example of the rinsing process of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 11B is a flowchart of a modified example of the rinsing process of the drum type washing and drying machine of the first embodiment. FIG. 12A is a flowchart of a modified example of the rinsing process of the drum type laundry dryer of the first embodiment. FIG. 12B is a flowchart of a modified example of the rinsing process of the drum type laundry dryer of the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic sectional view of a conventional washing machine. FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a drum type washing / drying machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15A is a schematic cross-sectional view of the silver ion generating unit of the drum type washing and drying machine of the second embodiment. FIG. 15B is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a silver ion generating unit of the drum type washing and drying machine of the second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer box 2 Base 3 Opening / closing door 4 Water tank 5 Drum 9 Drive mechanism 10 Packing 11 Operation panel 11a Display unit 12 Water supply pipe 13 Water supply port 13b Drying water supply valve 15 Detergent case 16 Drain duct 17 Circulation pump 17a Lint filter 18 Drainage Motor 19 Silver ion generating unit 19a Metal plate 23 Water level sensor 24 Hot air unit 24a Blower case 24b Heater 25 Cooling plate 28 Damper 29 Cooling hose 30 Water supply valve 31 Control circuit 32 Top plate

Claims (10)

An outer box,
A water tank disposed in the outer box;
A rotating tank disposed rotatably in the water tank;
An electric motor for rotationally driving the rotating tub;
A circulation path having one end into which water in the water tank flows, and having the other end discharging the water flowing in from the one end into the water tank;
A circulation device for circulating the water in the water tank through the circulation path;
A metal ion generation unit for adding metal ions to water flowing in the circulation path;
A washing machine comprising: a control device that controls the operation of the metal ion generation unit. The washing machine according to claim 1,
The above-mentioned control device operates the above-mentioned metal ion generating unit during a rinse process. The washing machine according to claim 1,
The said control apparatus changes the density | concentration of the said metal ion in the water in the said water tank by changing the electricity supply time of the said metal ion generation unit, The washing machine characterized by the above-mentioned. The washing machine according to claim 1,
The said control apparatus changes the density | concentration of the said metal ion in the water in the said water tank by changing the magnitude | size of the electric current sent to the said metal ion generation unit, The washing machine characterized by the above-mentioned. The washing machine according to claim 1,
A lint filter for removing foreign matter contained in the water flowing in the circulation path,
The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the lint filter is disposed upstream of the metal ion generation unit in the circulation path. The washing machine according to claim 1,
A heater for heating the water in the water tank,
The said control apparatus operates the said metal ion generation unit in the driving | operation process which heats the water in the said water tank with the said heater, The washing machine characterized by the above-mentioned. The washing machine according to claim 1,
A capacity detector for detecting the capacity of the laundry contained in the rotating tub;
The said control apparatus changes the timing which operates the said metal ion generation unit based on the detection result of the said capacity | capacitance detection part, The washing machine characterized by the above-mentioned. An outer box,
A water tank disposed in the outer box;
A rotating tank disposed rotatably in the water tank;
An electric motor for rotationally driving the rotating tub;
A water supply path for guiding water outside the outer box into the water tank;
A circulation path having one end into which water in the water tank flows, and having the other end discharging the water flowing in from the one end into the water tank;
A circulation device for circulating the water in the water tank through the circulation path;
A metal ion generating unit for adding metal ions to water flowing in the water supply path;
A washing machine comprising: a control device that controls the operation of the metal ion generation unit. The washing machine according to claim 1 or 8,
An electric motor control device that controls the maximum number of rotations of the electric motor within a range of 50 rpm to 120 rpm when rinsing the laundry in the rotating tub using water to which the metal ions are added. A washing machine characterized by comprising. The washing machine according to claim 1 or 8,
When rinsing the laundry in the rotating tub using water to which the metal ions are added, the non-energization time of the motor is 17 seconds to 25 seconds, and the driving time of the motor is the non-energization time. 1 to 3 to 1/2 of the washing machine.

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