JP2016129533A - Washing machine and washing/drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing machine and a washing/drying machine which performs effective tub washing and tub drying, and which exerts sterilization and mildewproof effect in the tub.SOLUTION: In the case where an operation day is a preset specific day or the specific day has passed in a state where a tub washing course and a tub drying course are not executed, after operating the course selected by input setting means 45, a course operation for performing washing and drying of a washing tub 3 and a water tub 2 is performed, or notification is performed by flickering a display of the tub washing course and the tub drying course provided on display means 46. With this constitution, tub washing and tub drying can be performed efficiently, and sterilization and a mildewproof effect in the tub can be exerted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine and a washing / drying machine having a function of washing a washing tub and a function of drying the washing tub.

  Conventionally, in a washing / drying machine, a configuration has been proposed in which a tub is washed and dried to prevent mold generation and thereby prevent bacteria and mold (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 7 is a front view of the operation panel of the washing / drying machine described in Patent Document 1, and FIG. 8 is a process content diagram of the tank washing course of the washing / drying machine.

  7 and 8, the operation panel 53 includes a power-on switch 54 and a power-off switch 55, a “bath cleaning” course selection switch 64, a “drying” time selection switch 65, and a “bath drying course” selection switch 66. In addition, display units 67 to 75 for displaying the contents and presence / absence of selection or setting thereof.

  When the “bath cleaning” course selection switch 64 is operated on the operation panel 53, the control device (not shown) executes the “bath cleaning” course. This “bath cleaning” course is executed in the order of water supply, standing, washing, residual water dewatering, drainage, dehydration, water supply, rinsing, residual water dewatering, drainage, and tank drying.

  In the tank drying process, after draining from the outer tank (not shown), the hot air supply device (not shown) is operated while rotating the inner tank (not shown) at a low speed. When the hot air supply device is operated, the hot air is supplied into the tank, and the water remaining after adhering is evaporated to dry the inside of the tank.

JP 2004-49254 A

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, the user cannot effectively determine the antibacterial and antifungal properties by performing the cleaning and drying in the tank at what timing and frequency, which is effective. There was a problem that proper tank cleaning and tank drying could not be performed.

  This invention solves the said conventional subject, and aims at providing the washing machine and washing-drying machine which perform a tank washing | cleaning and a tank drying effectively, and can perform bacteria prevention and mold prevention in a tank. .

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the washing machine of the present invention is a washing machine body, a water tank that is swingably supported in the washing machine body, and is rotatably supported in the water tank. A washing tub for storing clothes, a motor for rotationally driving the washing tub, an operation display panel provided in the main body of the washing machine and having an input setting means and a display means, a clock for measuring date and time, and setting of operation The storage means for storing data such as contents and set date / time, and the control means for controlling the motor based on the setting of the input setting means, the control means, After driving the course set by the input setting means, the operation of the course for cleaning the washing tub and the water tub, or the display of the tank cleaning course provided in the display means is flashed to notify. .

  By this, tank washing | cleaning and tank drying can be performed effectively and the anti-bacterial and mold-proofing effect in a tank can be exhibited.

  The washing / drying machine of the present invention includes a washing machine main body, a water tub that is swingably supported in the washing machine main body, a washing tub that is rotatably supported in the water tub, and stores clothes. A motor for rotating the washing tub, a heating means for heating air, a blower path for supplying air heated by the heating means into the water tub, a blower fan for blowing air to the blower path, and the washing machine An operation display panel provided at the front of the main body and having an input setting means and a display means, a clock for measuring the date / time, a storage means for storing data such as operation setting contents, set date / time, and the input Control means for controlling the motor based on the setting of the setting means, and the control means operates the course set by the input setting means on a specific day set in advance, and then the washing tub and the water tub Drying Operation course performed, or is intended to inform and flashes the display of the tank drying courses provided in the display unit.

  By this, tank washing | cleaning and tank drying can be performed effectively and the anti-bacterial and mold-proofing effect in a tank can be exhibited.

  The washing machine and the washing / drying machine of the present invention can exhibit the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank by periodically washing the tank and drying the tank.

The longitudinal cross-sectional view of the drum type washing-drying machine in Embodiment 1 of this invention Block diagram of the drum-type washer / dryer Top view of the operation display panel of the drum-type washer / dryer Flow chart of the drum type washer / dryer Flowchart of drum type washer / dryer in Embodiment 2 of the present invention Flowchart of drum type washer / dryer in Embodiment 3 of the present invention Plan view of the operation panel of a conventional washer / dryer Process details of the washing and drying machine tank cleaning course

  A washing machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a washing machine main body, a water tub that is swingably supported in the washing machine main body, a washing tub that is rotatably supported in the water tub and accommodates clothes, A motor for rotationally driving the washing tub, an operation display panel provided in the washing machine main body and having an input setting means and a display means, a clock for measuring the date / time, setting contents of operation, set date / time, etc. Storage means for storing the data, and control means for controlling the motor based on the setting of the input setting means, the control means is a course set by the input setting means on a specific day set in advance The operation of the course for cleaning the washing tub and the water tub after the operation of the tank, or the tank cleaning effectively by the configuration of flashing the display of the tank cleaning course provided in the display means , Dry tank The performed, antibacterial in the tank, it is possible to exert a fire effect.

In a second aspect of the invention, particularly in the washing machine of the first aspect of the invention, the control means is an input setting means when a predetermined period has elapsed from the date when the course for washing the washing tub and the water tub has been operated. By driving the course for cleaning the washing tub and the water tub after driving the set course, or by flashing the display of the tank cleaning course provided in the display means, it is effective The tank can be washed and dried, and the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank can be exhibited.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, in particular, in the washing machine of the first or second aspect of the invention, when the date of the operation day is a preset date for the course operation for washing the washing tub and the water tub, After driving the course set by the input setting means, the course for cleaning the washing tub and the water tub is operated, or the display of the tank cleaning course provided in the display means is flashed and notified. Thus, the tank can be effectively washed and dried, and the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank can be exhibited.

  A washing / drying machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a washing machine main body, a water tub that is swingably supported in the washing machine main body, a washing tub that is rotatably supported in the water tub, and stores clothes. A motor for rotating the washing tub, a heating means for heating air, a blower path for supplying air heated by the heating means into the water tub, a blower fan for blowing air to the blower path, and the washing machine An operation display panel provided at the front of the main body and having an input setting means and a display means, a clock for measuring the date / time, a storage means for storing data such as operation setting contents, set date / time, and the input Control means for controlling the motor based on the setting of the setting means, and the control means operates the course set by the input setting means on a specific day set in advance, and then the washing tub and the water tub Drying It is possible to effectively perform tank cleaning and tank drying by operating the tank course or by flashing the tank drying course display provided on the display means. The effect can be demonstrated.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the washing / drying machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the control means is an input setting means when a predetermined period has elapsed from the date when the course for drying the washing tub and the water tub has been operated. After driving the course set in step 1, by driving the course for performing the washing tub and the water tub tube, or by flashing the display of the tank drying course provided in the display means The tank can be effectively washed and dried, and the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank can be exhibited.

  In a sixth aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the washing / drying machine of the fourth or fifth aspect, the control means, when the date of operation is a date preset in a course operation for drying the washing tub and the water tub, And driving the course for drying the washing tub and the water tub after driving the course set by the input setting means, or by flashing the display of the tank drying course provided in the display means and notifying By doing this, the tank can be effectively washed and dried, and the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank can be exhibited.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a drum type laundry dryer in the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block circuit diagram of the drum type laundry dryer, and FIG. 3 is a diagram of the drum type laundry dryer. It is a top view of an operation display panel.

  In FIG. 1, a water tank 2 is supported in a suspended state in a washing machine body 1 by a suspension structure (not shown) having a vibration isolation structure. A washing tub 3 formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom is supported in the water tub 2 by tilting the direction of the rotation shaft 17 downward from the front side to the back side. A clothing doorway 4 leading to the opening end of the washing tub 3 is formed on the front side of the water tub 2, and an opening provided on the upward inclined surface on the front side of the washing machine body 1 is opened and closed with an openable door 5. Thus, the laundry can be taken in and out of the washing tub 3 through the clothing doorway 4.

  The washing tub 3 is formed with a large number of through holes 6 communicating with the water tub 2 on its peripheral surface, and provided with agitation protrusions 19 for stirring clothes at a plurality of positions on the inner peripheral surface. The washing tub 3 is rotationally driven in the forward and reverse directions by a motor 7 attached to the back side of the water tub 2. In addition, a water injection pipe 8 and a drain pipe 9 are connected to the water tank 2, and water injection and drainage into the water tank 2 is performed by controlling a water supply valve 37 (see FIG. 2) and a drain valve 36 (see FIG. 2). Made.

  When the door 5 is opened, laundry and detergent are put into the washing tub 3 and the operation is started by the operation of the operation display panel 10 provided at the upper front of the washing machine body 1, A predetermined amount of water is injected from the path 8, and the washing tub 3 is rotationally driven by the motor 7 to start the washing process. By the rotation of the washing tub 3, the laundry accommodated in the washing tub 3 is lifted in the rotation direction by the stirring protrusion 19 provided on the inner peripheral wall of the washing tub 3, and the stirring that falls from the lifted appropriate height position. Since the operation is repeated, the laundry has the effect of tapping and washing.

  After the required washing time, the dirty washing liquid is drained from the drain pipe 9 and the washing liquid contained in the laundry is dehydrated by a dehydrating operation that rotates the washing tub 3 at a high speed. Rinsing is performed by pouring water from the road 8. In this rinsing process, the laundry stored in the washing tub 3 is rinsed by repeating the stirring operation of being lifted and dropped by the stirring protrusions 19 by the rotation of the washing tub 3.

  The drum-type washing and drying machine is provided with a function of drying the laundry stored in the washing tub 3, and the air in the water tub 2 is exhausted and dehumidified by the circulation air passage 11 to be dried by heating. The conditioned air is blown into the water tank 2 again.

  In the middle of the circulation air passage 11, a heat pump unit 20 in which heating means such as a compressor and a radiator, dehumidification means such as a decompressor and an evaporator are connected by a pipe, and a blower fan 12 as a blower means are provided. Yes.

  In the drying process using the circulation air passage 11, foreign matter such as lint generated from laundry such as clothes is circulated mainly in the air circulated through the circulation air passage 11, and each part is likely to be hindered. Therefore, a filter 13 for removing foreign matters in the circulating air is provided in the middle of the circulating air passage 11.

  A rotation detector 18 for detecting the rotation of the motor 7 is provided on the back surface of the motor 7. By detecting the rotation speed of the motor 7, the cloth amount detection control and the rotation speed of the washing tub 3 are detected. Control is performed. A control device 15 having a control means 44 (see FIG. 2) for controlling the operation of the drum type washing and drying machine is provided on the inner surface of the front portion of the washing machine body 1.

  In FIG. 2, the control means 44 of the control device 15 is constituted by a microcomputer or the like, starts operating when power is supplied from the commercial power supply 16 by turning on the power switch 14, and the input setting means 45 inputs the user. The setting contents are displayed on the display means 46 based on the contents set by the motor 7, the motor 7, the water supply valve 37, the drain valve 36, and the heat pump unit via the load driving means 47 constituted by a bidirectional thyristor, a relay and the like. The operation of 20 etc. is controlled, and each process of washing, rinsing, dehydration and drying is controlled. Further, the input display means 45 and the display means 46 constitute the operation display panel 10.

The clock IC 42 transmits date / time information to the control means 44 when the power is turned on, and the date / time information set by the input setting means 45 is overwritten on the clock IC again via the control means 44. Is possible. Moreover, the battery is built in on the control board (not shown),
Date / time information is retained and automatically updated even after the power is turned off. Note that the date / time information may be initialized by setting the manufacturing date / time at the time of factory shipment.

  The storage means 39 is composed of a non-writable nonvolatile memory for storing data necessary for control by the control means 44 and date / time information.

  The notification means 48 is constituted by a sounding device such as a buzzer or a display device, and notifies the reception sound when the input setting means 45 is operated and the end sound at the end of driving, or notifies the abnormality. To inform the user.

  In FIG. 3, the input setting means 45 of the operation display panel 10 includes a washing time setting switch 45a for setting a washing time, a rinsing frequency setting switch 45b for setting a rinsing frequency, a dehydration time setting switch 45c for setting a dehydration time, a start / Selects various courses such as pause switch 45e, clock switch 45h for setting the time, hour switch 45f for adjusting the time of the time, minute switch 45g for adjusting the minute of the time, standard course, tank cleaning course, tank drying course, etc. A possible course setting switch 45d is provided. Note that, for example, the date (○ month ○ day) may be set by performing a specific operation such as pressing two switches at the same time.

  Here, the tank washing course is a course in which water is supplied without washing in the washing tub 3 to wash the tub, and the tank drying course is in a state in which no laundry is put in the washing tub 3. In this course, the heat pump unit 20, the blower fan 12, etc. are driven to blow hot air into the tank through the circulating air passage 11 to dry the inside of the tank. Note that the two courses can be set to operate independently, and the tank cleaning course and the tank drying course can be set to operate continuously.

  The display means 46 includes a washing time display unit 46a, a rinse count display unit 46b, a dehydration time display unit 46c, a clock display unit 46d, a course setting display unit 46e, and the like.

  The operation and action of the drum type washing / drying machine configured as described above will be described below.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the drum type washer / dryer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, when the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 14 and the start / pause switch 45e is pressed to start the operation, the control means 44 displays the date / time information of the clock function, that is, the date / Information on the time of month, day, and hour is read from the storage means 39 (step S1).

  The user selects an operation course by the course setting switch 45d of the input setting means 45 (step S2), and if the selected operation course is a tank washing / bath drying course (Yes in step S3), the tank washing / bath drying is performed. The course is driven (step S4) and the course is terminated.

  If the selected operation course is not a tank cleaning or tank drying course (No in step S3), the control means 44 will determine that the date / time information read out in step S1 is a predetermined specific date. For example, it is determined whether or not it is the first day of the month set as a specific day, or whether or not the specific date has passed in a state where the tank cleaning and drying course is not operated on the specific day. (Step S5) If it is determined as No (No in Step S5), the course selected in Step 2 is operated (Step S6), and the course is terminated.

  If the read date / time information is a specific date, or if the specific date has passed after the tank cleaning and drying course has not been operated (Yes in step S5), the selection is made in step S2. When the course is operated (step S7) and the operation is completed (step S8), the tank cleaning and tank drying course is automatically operated (step S9).

  In addition, when the specific date has passed in the state where the tank cleaning and tank drying course is not operated on the specific day or on the specific day, the tank setting switch 45d of the display means 46 is used, for example, when the operation course is selected. You may make it the structure which blinks the display of a cleaning course and a tank drying course, and notifies a user that the timing of tank cleaning and tank drying has come.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the specific date has passed in the state where the day of the operation day is the specific day that is set in advance or the tank cleaning and tank drying course is not operated on the specific day. In this case, after the course set by the input setting means 45 is operated, the course for automatically washing and drying the washing tub 3 and the water tub 2 is operated, or the tank cleaning course provided in the display means 46 is operated. By adopting a configuration in which the display of the tank drying course is flashed and notified, the tank cleaning and tank drying can be efficiently performed, and the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank can be exhibited.

  In the first embodiment, the specific day is set once a month, but may be set once every several months, or may be set multiple times per month.

  Moreover, although it is set as the structure which performs the course which performs tank washing | cleaning and tank drying continuously, it is good also as a structure which performs only any one, for example, when performing only tank washing | cleaning, and tank washing | cleaning and tank drying continuously. And may be executed alternately or every several times.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the drum-type washer / dryer according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The components other than the flowchart are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 5, when the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 14 and the start / pause switch 45e is operated, the control means 44 displays the date / time information of the previous tank cleaning course / tank drying course. The data is read from the storage means 39 (step S11).

  If the user selects an operation course by the course setting switch 45d of the input setting means 45 (step S12) and the washed operation course is a tank washing / bath drying course (Yes in step S13), the tank washing / bath drying course Is executed (step S14), and the course is terminated.

  If the operation course selected by the user in step S12 is not the tank cleaning and tank drying course (No in step S13), the control means 44 performs the tank cleaning and tank drying course read in step S11 last time. It is determined whether the date / time information is the same as a predetermined period (for example, one month) or whether the predetermined period has passed (step S15). No), the selected course is driven (step S16), and the course is terminated.

  If the read date / time information indicates that the period elapsed from the date of the previous tank cleaning / drying course is the predetermined period, or the predetermined period has passed without the tank cleaning / drying course being executed. If (Yes in Step S15), the selected course selected in Step S12 is operated (Step S17), the operation is terminated (Step S18), and the tank cleaning and tank drying course is automatically operated in Step S19. To do.

  In addition, if the period elapsed from the date of the previous tank cleaning and tank drying course is the same as the predetermined period, or if the predetermined period has passed without the tank cleaning and tank drying course being run, When selecting a course, the course setting switch 45d of the display means 46 may blink the tank cleaning course and tank drying course, for example, to inform the user that the timing of tank cleaning and tank drying has come.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the period from the date when the course for cleaning and drying the washing tub 3 and the water tub 2 is operated to the day of operation is the same as the predetermined period, or the tank cleaning and tank drying course. In a state where the predetermined period has passed without running, after driving the course set by the input setting means 45, the course for automatically washing and drying the washing tub 3 and the two water tubs is driven, or The tank cleaning course and the tank drying course provided on the display means 46 are flashed and notified so that the tank cleaning and the tank drying are efficiently performed, and the antibacterial and fungicidal effects in the tank are achieved. It can be demonstrated.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the drum-type washing and drying machine in the third embodiment of the present invention. The components other than the flowchart are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 6, when the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 14 and the start / pause switch 45e is operated to start the operation, the control unit 44 sets the execution of the tank cleaning course and the tank drying course by the user. Date / time information that is a specific date is read from the storage means 39 (step S21).

  The user selects an operation course with the course setting switch 45d of the input setting means 45 (step S22), and if the selected operation course is a tank washing / bath drying course (Yes in step S23), the tank washing / bath drying course. (Step S24) to finish the course.

  If the operation course selected in step S22 is not a tank cleaning or tank drying course (No in step S23), the control means 44 reads the specific date for operating the tank cleaning course / tank drying course read in step S21. It is determined whether or not the specific date has passed without executing the tank cleaning course / tank drying course (step S25). If not (No in step S25), the selected course is determined. Is driven (step S26), and the course is completed.

  If the read date / time information is a specific date, or if the specific date has passed without executing the tank cleaning course / tank drying course (Yes in step S25), the course selected in step S22 (Step S27), and when the operation is completed (Step S28), the tank cleaning and tank drying course is automatically operated (Step S29).

  In addition, when the day is a specific date set to perform the tank cleaning and the tank drying course, or when the specific date has passed without executing the tank cleaning course and the tank drying course, the display means 46 is selected when the operation course is selected. In the course setting switch 45d, for example, the display of the tank cleaning course and the tank drying course may be blinked to let the user know that the timing of tank cleaning and tank drying has come.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the operation day is the same as the specific day designated for the course operation for washing and drying the washing tub 3 and the water tub 2, or the tub washing course / bath drying course is used. When a specific date has passed without being executed, after driving the course set by the input setting means 45, the course for automatically washing and drying the washing tub 3 and the two water tubs is driven, or By adopting a configuration in which the display of the tank cleaning course and the tank drying course provided on the display means 46 is flashed and notified, the tank cleaning and tank drying are efficiently performed, and the antibacterial and antifungal effects in the tank are exhibited. can do.

  As described above, the washing machine and the washing and drying machine of the present invention use the clock function, and periodically operate or display the function of washing and drying the inside of the tank, thereby removing black mold in the tank. Or since it becomes possible to prevent, it can apply to the use of other washing machines, such as a vertical type.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing machine main body 2 Water tank 3 Washing tank 7 Motor 10 Operation display panel 11 Circulation ventilation path 12 Blower fan 20 Heat pump unit 39 Memory | storage means 42 Clock IC
44 Control means 45 Input setting means 46 Display means

Claims (6)

A washing machine main body, a water tub supported in a vibration-proof manner in the washing machine main body, a washing tub rotatably supported in the water tub for housing clothes, and a motor for rotationally driving the washing tub An operation display panel provided in the washing machine main body and having an input setting means and a display means, a clock for measuring the date and time, a storage means for storing data such as setting contents of operation and set date and time, Control means for controlling the motor based on the setting of the input setting means, and the control means, after driving the course set by the input setting means on a predetermined day set in advance, A washing machine that flashes and notifies the operation of a course for cleaning the water tank or the display of the tank cleaning course provided in the display means. When a predetermined period has elapsed from the date when the course for cleaning the washing tub and the water tub has been operated, the control means performs the cleaning of the washing tub and the water tub after driving the course set by the input setting means. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein a course to be performed is operated, or a display of a tank cleaning course provided in the display means is blinked to notify. When the date of the operation day is a date set in advance for the course operation for washing the washing tub and the water tub, the control means cleans the washing tub and the water tub after driving the course set by the input setting means. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the washing machine is informed by driving a course for performing the operation or flashing a display of a tank washing course provided in the display means. A washing machine main body, a water tub supported in a vibration-proof manner in the washing machine main body, a washing tub rotatably supported in the water tub for housing clothes, and a motor for rotationally driving the washing tub A heating means for heating air, a ventilation path for supplying air heated by the heating means into the water tank, a blower fan for blowing air to the ventilation path, and an input setting means provided at the front part of the washing machine main body, An operation display panel having display means, a clock for measuring date / time, storage means for storing data such as operation setting contents, set date / time, and the motor based on the setting of the input setting means Control means for controlling, the control means, after driving the course set by the input setting means on a specific day set in advance, operation of the course to dry the washing tub and the water tub, or Washing and drying machine which notifies blink the display of tank drying courses provided in serial display means. When a predetermined period has elapsed from the date when the course for drying the washing tub and the water tub has been operated, the control means operates the course set by the input setting means, and then the tube tub of the washing tub and the water tub. The washing / drying machine according to claim 4, wherein the washing / drying machine is operated by driving a course for performing the operation or flashing a display of a tank drying course provided in the display means. When the date of the operation day is a date set in advance for the course operation for drying the washing tub and the water tub, the control means dries the washing tub and the water tub after driving the course set by the input setting means. The washing / drying machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the washing / drying machine is operated by driving a course for performing the above or by flashing a display of a tank drying course provided in the display means.

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