JP3332805B2 - Dishwasher - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dishwasher for washing dishes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, in a dishwasher, water is supplied from a water supply or the like to a washing room for washing dishes and the pool is stored, and the stored water is heated by a heater and the water is washed. Spray and wash. At this time, if the initial temperature of the water is high and the temperature of the water rises to the set temperature within a predetermined time, the water is maintained at the set temperature and the washing is performed up to the predetermined time. Further, when the initial temperature of the water is low and the temperature of the water does not rise to the set temperature within a predetermined time, the washing is performed until the temperature of the water rises to the set temperature.
Thus, the set temperature at the time of heating is set to be constant regardless of the temperature of the supplied water.

[0003]

In recent years, with the spread of hot water heaters, it is assumed that hot water is supplied from the hot water heater to the dishwasher. When supplying hot water like this,
When the hot water is heated, the time required for the temperature to reach the set temperature is shortened, so that the cleaning water heated to the set temperature can be washed for a long time until the temperature reaches the predetermined time, resulting in more cleanliness. Can be washed. The present applicant has completed the present invention based on the idea that even if the set temperature is reduced when supplying hot water, the cleaning can be performed neatly within the above-mentioned predetermined time.

On the other hand, even when the dishwasher is connected to a water heater, cold water may be supplied without supplying hot water. In such a case, as described above,
If the set temperature is constant regardless of the temperature of the supplied wash water, the wash water will be heated to a lower set temperature,
It is assumed that the object to be cleaned cannot be cleaned cleanly or that it takes a long time to clean.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above technical problems, to provide a dishwasher capable of reducing power consumption and washing in a short time.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dishwasher for cleaning and rinsing an object to be washed by spraying stored washing water onto the object to be washed.
In a dishwasher, washing means for injecting the washing water, heating means for increasing the temperature of the washing water, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the washing water, and washing step
In the method, when the stored initial temperature of the washing water is equal to or higher than the predetermined reference temperature based on the detection result of the temperature detecting means , the temperature of the washing water is relatively lower than the second set temperature by the heating means. The cleaning means is operated while raising the temperature to the first set temperature and thereafter maintaining the first set temperature until a predetermined cleaning time elapses from the start of the cleaning operation, and the initial temperature of the stored cleaning water is set to a predetermined reference value. When the temperature is lower than the temperature, the temperature of the washing water is raised to a second set temperature relatively higher than the first set temperature by the heating means, and then the second washing temperature is started from the start of the washing operation until the predetermined washing time elapses. Control means for operating the cleaning means while maintaining the set temperature.

According to this configuration, the following operation is achieved.
That is, when the initial temperature is higher than the reference temperature, the temperature of the cleaning water at the time of cleaning rises to the relatively low first set temperature. At this time, since the initial temperature is relatively high and the set temperature is low, the time of the temperature rise can be shortened, so that the power consumption for the temperature rise can be reduced. Moreover, even when the set temperature is lowered when the initial temperature is high, the average temperature of the cleaning water at the time of cleaning can be maintained high, so that the object to be cleaned can be reliably cleaned.

If the initial temperature is lower than the reference temperature, the temperature of the cleaning water rises to a relatively high second set temperature during cleaning. At this time, by setting the set temperature relatively high, the average temperature of the washing water can be increased quickly and quickly at the time of washing, so that the object to be washed can be quickly washed. The initial temperature may be a temperature before or after the start of the temperature rise.

[0009]

In the dishwasher according to the second aspect of the present invention, the stored washing water is sprayed onto the object to be washed to wash and clean the object to be washed .
In a dishwasher that performs rinsing, washing means for injecting the washing water, heating means for raising the temperature of the washing water, and temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the washing water,
In the cleaning step, based on the detection result of the temperature detecting means, an elapsed time for the temperature of the washing water to rise to the predetermined reference temperature by the heating means is detected, and when the elapsed time is less than the predetermined reference time, The temperature of the washing water is relatively lower than the second set temperature by the heating means.
Then, the cleaning means is operated while maintaining the first set temperature until a predetermined predetermined cleaning time elapses from the start of the cleaning operation after the start of the cleaning operation, and when the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the predetermined reference time, heating is performed. Means for raising the temperature of the washing water to a second set temperature relatively higher than the first set temperature, and thereafter starting the washing operation and performing the predetermined washing
While between is maintained at the second set temperature until elapses, characterized in that a control means for operating the cleaning means.

According to this configuration, the temperature of the washing water rises at the time of washing by the heating means, and eventually rises to the reference temperature, and the elapsed time at this time is detected. If the elapsed time is less than the reference time and the temperature rise does not take much time, the temperature of the cleaning water rises to a relatively low first set temperature. At this time, since the elapsed time for the temperature rise to the reference temperature is short and the set temperature is relatively low, the entire time for the temperature rise can be shortened, and the power consumption for the temperature rise can be reduced. In addition, since the elapsed time for heating to the reference temperature is short, the average temperature of the washing water during this elapsed time is high. Since the temperature can be maintained high, the object to be cleaned can be reliably cleaned.

When the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the reference time and the temperature rise takes time, the temperature of the washing water rises to a relatively high second set temperature. At this time, by setting the set temperature relatively high, the average temperature of the washing water can be increased quickly and quickly at the time of washing, so that the object to be washed can be quickly washed. A dishwasher according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the dishwasher according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the control means operates the cleaning means until a predetermined time has elapsed. .

[0013]

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a schematic configuration of a dishwasher according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 also shows a dish T which is an example of tableware as an object to be washed.

The dishwasher 1 includes a washing room 3 for storing and washing dishes, a dish basket 4 for holding the dishes in the washing room 3, and a plurality of injection ports 5a for introducing water into the washing room 3. An arm 5 for jetting and a cleaning pump 51 for pumping water to the arm 5 through a pipe 57 are provided. The cleaning chamber 3 is formed in a hollow box shape, and an opening is defined on the front surface thereof. The opening is covered with a door 21 that can be opened and closed. Further, the inside of the cleaning chamber 3 is formed in a container shape, and can store cleaning water at the bottom thereof. At the bottom, a lower water reservoir recessed part 31 whose upper part is covered with a filter 32 is formed, so that water in the cleaning chamber 3 can be collected. Behind the washing room 3, a water supply mechanism 6 is provided.
Is provided. The water supply mechanism 6 includes a pipe 61 and a water supply valve 62 including an electromagnetic valve provided in the middle thereof, and the like.
Is drawn out of the machine and connected to a hot-water supply / water supply facility (not shown) such as a hot-water supply device or a tap. Through this pipe 61, hot or cold washing water can be supplied into the washing chamber 3. The supplied cleaning water is stored at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 3. The sump recess 31 is connected to the cleaning pump 51 via a pipe 55.
When the cleaning pump 51 is operated, cleaning water is injected from the arm 5. While the arm 5 is rotated by the reaction force at that time, the washing water is sprayed on the tableware in the tableware basket 4 so that the tableware can be washed evenly. Thereafter, the washing water returns to the bottom of the washing chamber 3 and is washed while being circulated.

A drain pump 52 is provided below the washing chamber 3.
Are provided, and communicate with the water reservoir recess 31 via the drain pipe 56. After the washing is completed by the drain pump 52, the washing water is drained through drain pipes 56 and 54. The drain pump 52 and the cleaning pump 51 are driven by a motor 53. Depending on the rotation direction of the motor 53,
The operation of the cleaning pump 51 and the drain pump 52 can be switched.

Further, the dishwasher 1 is provided with a heater 8 at the bottom of the washing chamber 3 so that the washing water stored in the washing chamber 3 can be heated to hot water and rinsed easily with hot water.
In addition, the heater 8 heats the surrounding air,
By circulating the air in the washing chamber 3 with the blower fan 81 provided at the rear of the washing chamber 3, the dishes can be dried with warm air.

A control unit 11 (see FIG. 2) for controlling each unit is provided in a housing 2 of the dishwasher 1, and a washing room 3 is provided.
A temperature sensor 12 is provided at the bottom of the washing chamber 3 as temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the washing water stored at the bottom. Further, a water level switch 59 that can detect the level of the cleaning water stored in the cleaning chamber 3 is provided behind the cleaning chamber 3.

The water level switch 59 has, for example, a room partitioned inside, a float provided in the room, and a micro switch which operates according to the vertical movement of the float. In the above-mentioned room, the water recess 31
And a detection tube 58. Water reservoir recess 31
The water accumulated in the chamber reaches the room through the detection pipe 58, and when the water level in the room reaches a predetermined water level, the micro switch is operated to be turned on. Thus, the water level switch 5
With 9, the water level of the cleaning water accumulated in the cleaning chamber 3 can be detected. Instead of the water level switch 59, a water level detection device such as a water level sensor that changes the output according to the water level may be used.

The temperature sensor 12 comprises, for example, a thermistor. The temperature sensor 12 is provided at a position outside the bottom of the cleaning chamber 3 and below the water level at the time of cleaning. The temperature sensor 12 can indirectly detect the temperature of the cleaning water stored in the cleaning chamber 3 via the components of the cleaning chamber 3. The temperature sensor 12 is provided in the cleaning room 3.
It may be provided at a portion where the inner cleaning water is stored. The detection signal of the temperature sensor 12 is input to the control unit 11.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control unit. The control unit 11 includes a microcomputer (C) as a control center.
PU), and the CPU executes control based on programs and data stored in advance in ROM, RAM, and the like. In the RAM of the control unit 11, a time counter and a trip flag set on software are stored.
Flags such as a 45 ° C. flag, a 6-minute flag, and an end flag are provided. The CPU performs control by measuring the time according to the count amount of the time counter.

The trip flag indicates in an ON state that the washing water has been stored to a predetermined water level in the washing chamber 3. 4
The 5 ° C. flag indicates in an ON state that the initial temperature of the cleaning water stored in the cleaning chamber 3 is 45 ° C. or higher. The end flag indicates in an ON state that the condition for terminating the cleaning operation in six minutes is satisfied. The 6-minute flag indicates in an on state that six minutes have elapsed since the start of the cleaning operation, and is turned on when the cleaning operation is continued after the lapse of six minutes. Each of these flags is set to an off state in an initial state. Based on the on / off state of each of these flags, the CPU determines and controls the above-described various situations.

The control unit 11 is connected to a motor 53, a water supply valve 62, a heater 8, and the like via a drive circuit (not shown). The CPU can operate the cleaning pump 51 or the drainage pump 52 by driving the motor 53 in a predetermined direction. Control unit 1
1 is connected to a water level switch 59, a temperature sensor 12, and the like. The CPU can determine the temperature of the washing water based on the detection signal input from the temperature sensor 12. Further, the CPU sets the water level of the washing water to a water level switch 59.
Can be determined based on the above signal.

Next, the specific control contents of the control unit 11 are as follows.
This will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, reference is made to FIG. In this dishwasher, a "standard course" that performs standard cleaning, and a "speedy course" in which cleaning can be completed in a shorter time than this standard course
Can be selected and set from an operation panel (not shown) (step T1). The present invention is applied to a "speedy course".

The "speedy course" will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 4 and, if necessary, to FIGS. In the cleaning process, it is determined in step S1 whether the trip flag is on. The trip flag is turned on when the water supply operation is completed, and is in the off state at the start of cleaning in an unwatered state. Therefore, at the start of cleaning (NO in step S1), the water supply operation is performed (step S10). The water supply operation is performed as shown in FIG. First, when the water supply valve 62 is opened (step S11), the washing water flows into the washing chamber 3, and
The water level in the cleaning chamber 3 rises. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the water level switch 59 has been turned on.
When the water level reaches a predetermined water level, the water level switch 5
Until 9 is turned on (NO in step S12), water supply is continued (return to step S1 and repeat). Eventually, when the washing water reaches the predetermined water level, the water level switch 5
9 is turned on (YES in step S12), and the water supply valve 6
2 is closed (step S13), and the trip flag is turned on (step S14). In this way, water is supplied to the predetermined water level in the cleaning chamber 3.

Referring to FIG. When the water supply operation is completed and the trip flag is turned on (YE in step S1)
S), the time counter starts counting when the time counter starts counting (step S2), and the cleaning pump 51 is driven by driving the motor 53 in a predetermined direction, and simultaneously the heater 8 is driven (step S3). Thereby, the washing water in the washing room 3 is sprayed on the tableware, and during this time, the water temperature gradually rises.

When the cleaning operation is started in this way,
Hereinafter, steps S4 to S6 to step S60
, The cleaning operation is performed while repeating a loop returning to step S1. In the meantime, in step S4, it is determined whether two minutes have elapsed since the start of time measurement based on the value of the time counter. In step S5, it is determined that six minutes have elapsed since the start of time measurement, based on the value of the time counter. Step S6
Then, it is determined whether or not six minutes have elapsed based on the six-minute flag that is turned on when six minutes have elapsed. Predetermined processing is performed according to the determination results in steps S4 to S6.

When two minutes have elapsed from the start of the cleaning operation (YES in step S4), the operation for two minutes shown in FIG. 6 (step S40) is performed. A water temperature determination process for determining whether the temperature is high is performed. That is, in step S41, the water temperature in the cleaning chamber 3 is detected by the temperature sensor 12, and the detection result is set as the initial temperature. If this initial temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined reference temperature, for example, 45 ° C. (Y in step S41)
ES), the 45 ° C. flag is turned on (step S4)
2). If the initial temperature is lower than 45 ° C.,
The flag remains off (NO in step S41).

With the cleaning operation, the temperature of the water in the cleaning chamber 3 gradually rises.
The ° C flag is on. Thereafter, the cleaning operation is continued until six minutes have elapsed (NO in step S5, NO in step S6) (step S60). In some cases, the cleaning operation is continued even after the lapse of 6 minutes (Step S).
71-74).

In the following, the contents of the control will be described according to the situation of the temperature rise of the washing water. Further, if necessary, the graph of the temperature rise of the cleaning water and the elapsed time thereof in FIG. 11 is referred to. In FIG. 11, when warm water having a high initial temperature is supplied (solid line A), when cleaning water having a low initial temperature is supplied compared to the case of A (solid line B), the initial temperature is compared with the case of B. Is shown (solid line C), and the case where water having an initial temperature lower than that of case C is supplied (solid line D) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8, the control operation of the cleaning operation before the lapse of 6 minutes differs depending on the initial temperature of the cleaning water. First, in step S61, the contents of the 45 ° C. flag are determined. If the initial temperature is high and the 45 ° C. flag is ON (YES in step S61) (A in FIG. 11), while the temperature sensor 12 detects the water temperature, the temperature of the washing water is relatively low. Set temperature of 1, for example, 5
Until the temperature rises to 0 ° C., heater 8 is driven (NO in step S62, returning from step S63 to step S4). Thereafter, when the temperature of the washing water reaches the first set temperature (YES in step S62), the end flag is turned on (step S66), and the driving of the heater 8 is stopped (step S67). (Steps S4 to S60 are repeated). Here, the first set temperature is set as a temperature at which a sufficient cleaning effect can be obtained if the cleaning is performed at that temperature for a predetermined cleaning time, for example, three minutes.

As described above, if the temperature of the washing water is 45 ° C. or more after 2 minutes, the temperature rises to 50 ° C. After that, the end flag is turned on and the temperature becomes 50 ° C.
Maintained at <RTIgt; Thereafter, the cleaning operation ends as follows. When 6 minutes have elapsed (YES in step S5), a 6-minute processing is performed (step S50). In the six-minute processing, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the cleaning operation is to be ended at the present time after a predetermined cleaning time, for example, six minutes has elapsed. That is, step S5
At 1, the end flag is determined. As described above, if the end flag is turned on in step S66 (step S5
In step S52, a termination process for terminating the cleaning process is performed. In the end processing, the driving of the heater 8 and the cleaning pump 51 is stopped, and then the drain pump 52 is driven to drain.

If the initial temperature of the washing water is low and lower than 45 ° C. after 2 minutes (B in FIG. 11), the 45 ° C. flag is kept off and thereafter until 6 minutes elapse (step (NO in S5, NO in step S6), the cleaning operation is continued (step S60). As shown in FIG. 8, in the cleaning operation before the lapse of 6 minutes, since the 45 ° C. flag is turned off (NO in step S61), the temperature of the cleaning water is set at the second set temperature that is relatively high, for example, Until the temperature rises to 52 ° C., heater 8 is driven (NO in step S64, returning from step S65 to step S4). Thereafter, when the temperature of the washing water reaches the second set temperature (step S64)
And the end flag is turned on (step S6).
6) The driving of the heater 8 is stopped (Step S67), and thereafter, the heater 8 is controlled to be on / off so as to maintain the second set temperature (Steps S4 to S60 are repeated).

At the time when 6 minutes have elapsed (YE in step S5)
S) As shown in FIG. 7, since the end flag is turned on (YES in step S51), end processing is performed (step S52). As described above, when the temperature of the washing water is less than 45 ° C. after 2 minutes, the temperature becomes 5 °.
The temperature rises to 2 ° C., after which the end flag is turned on, the temperature is maintained at 52 ° C., and after 6 minutes have elapsed, the cleaning operation ends.

When the initial temperature of the cleaning water is even lower (C in FIG. 11), the cleaning operation is performed as follows. That is, the initial temperature is lower than 45 ° C. after 2 minutes, the 45 ° C. flag remains off, and thereafter, until 6 minutes have passed (NO in step S5, N in step S6).
O), the cleaning operation is continued (step S60). As shown in FIG. 8, in the cleaning operation before the lapse of 6 minutes, the heater 8 is driven until the temperature of the cleaning water rises to a relatively high second set temperature, for example, 52 ° C. (step S64). NO, and the process returns from step S65 to step S4).
If the temperature of the washing water does not rise to the second set temperature (NO in step S64), six minutes elapse while the end flag remains off.

At the time when 6 minutes have elapsed (YE in step S5)
S), as shown in FIG. 7, since the end flag is off (NO in step S51), the 6-minute flag is turned on (step S53), and the cleaning operation is continued even after the lapse of 6 minutes. In the cleaning operation after the lapse of 6 minutes, as shown in FIG. 3, first, in step S71, the content of the 45 ° C. flag is determined.
The control content differs depending on the content. That is,
If the 45 ° C. flag is turned off (NO in step S71), in step S73, while the current temperature of the cleaning water is detected, the water temperature rises to a second set temperature, for example, 52 ° C. or higher. The driving of the heater is continued until the operation is completed (NO in step S73, and returns to step S4 and repeats). When the water temperature rises to 52 ° C. (step S7)
(YES in 3), the same end processing as in step S52 is performed (step S74).

As described above, when the initial temperature of the washing water is much lower at the time of washing, the temperature of the washing water is lower than 45 ° C. after 2 minutes, and the temperature of the washing water is not changed until the elapse of 6 minutes. If the temperature has not risen to 52 ° C., the washing is continued until the temperature of the washing water rises to 52 ° C. Further, in some cases, the temperature of the washing water is 45 ° C. or more after 2 minutes, and the temperature of the washing water has not risen to the first set temperature, for example, 50 ° C., by 6 minutes. It is also assumed. In such a case (NO in step S62 in FIG. 8), the end flag is off, and the 6-minute flag is turned on after 6 minutes have elapsed (step S53 in FIG. 7). The cleaning operation is continued until the temperature rises to 50 ° C.

That is, in the cleaning operation after the lapse of 6 minutes, as shown in FIG. 4, when the 45 ° C. flag is ON (YES in step S71), the water temperature at the present time is detected in step S72. The water temperature is the first set temperature,
For example, the cleaning is continued while the heater 8 is driven until the temperature rises to 50 ° C. or higher (NO in step S72, and returns to step S4 and repeats). When the water temperature becomes equal to or higher than 50 ° C. (YES in step S72), the same termination processing as in step S52 is performed (step S74).

In the "standard course", cleaning is performed as shown in FIG. In the “standard course”, regardless of the initial temperature of the washing water, the water temperature is set to the third set temperature, for example,
Washing is performed until the temperature rises to 58 ° C. In addition, the water temperature is 58 ° C. before a predetermined cleaning time, for example, 6 minutes elapses.
If the water temperature rises to 58 ° C,
Washing is continued until 6 minutes have elapsed.

First, water is supplied and washing is started in the same manner as in the case of the "speedy course" (step T31).
~ 34). Thereafter, while monitoring the elapsed time in steps T35 and T37, the water temperature becomes the third in step T38.
, The driving of the heater 8 is continued while determining whether or not the temperature has risen to 58 ° C. (step T39),
The loop returning to step T35 is repeated. During this time, when the water temperature rises to 58 ° C. (step T38)
YES), the end flag is turned on, and the heater 8 is turned off (steps T40 and T41).
And the cleaning operation is continued. After a lapse of six minutes (YES in step T35), the end process is performed in the above-described six-minute time point process (step T36) shown in FIG. If the water temperature does not rise to 58 ° C. after the start of cleaning and six minutes have elapsed (YES in step T37), the heater 8 is driven until the water temperature rises to 58 ° C. (NO in step T42). Then, the process returns to step T35), and then an end process (step T43) is performed.

As described above, in the “standard course”, the temperature of the cleaning water is raised to a set temperature higher than the first and second set temperatures for raising the temperature of the cleaning water in the case of the “speedy course”. Has been washed. For this reason, the "standard course" can reliably clean the object to be cleaned even when the degree of dirt on the object to be cleaned is more severe than the "speedy course".

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, by setting a relatively low set temperature when the initial temperature of the washing water is high, the time of temperature rise can be shortened, and power consumption can be reduced.
The average temperature of the washing water at the time of washing can be kept high, and the object to be washed can be reliably washed. For example, as shown in FIG.
When the initial temperature of the water is high, the temperature of the washing water rises to a relatively low first set temperature of 50 ° C.,
As compared with the comparative example in which the water temperature rises to the second set temperature of 52 ° C. (shown by a broken line X in FIG. 11), as the set temperature is lower, the time of the temperature rise can be shortened, so that power consumption can be suppressed. In addition, at this time, hot water of 50 ° C. is used for a predetermined cleaning time of 6 hours.
Since the washing is performed evenly for a minute, the required time and washing effect can be maintained as compared with Comparative Example X.

Also, by setting a relatively high set temperature when the initial temperature is low, the average temperature of the washing water can be raised quickly and quickly during washing.
The object to be cleaned can be quickly cleaned. For example, BD of FIG.
When it can be determined that the initial temperature of the water is low, as shown in FIG.
° C, so that the temperature rise is stopped at 50 ° C of the first set temperature and the cleaning is also stopped.
While the temperature rises from ° C. to 52 ° C., it can be cleanly washed with hot water at a high temperature. Further, the cleaning can be performed more quickly than in the comparative example in which the temperature rise is stopped at 50 ° C. and the cleaning is continued while maintaining the water temperature.

Further, the object to be cleaned is cleaned for a predetermined cleaning time of at least 6 minutes irrespective of the initial temperature of the cleaning water. For example, assuming that the cleaning is performed only until the temperature of the cleaning water rises to the set temperature, if the initial temperature is originally high, such as when hot water having a high temperature is supplied into the cleaning chamber 3, Since the time required for the temperature of the cleaning water to rise to the set temperature is shortened, there is a possibility that the object to be cleaned cannot be uniformly and reliably cleaned within the short time alone. Such a problem can be prevented in the present embodiment.

Further, by setting the initial temperature to a predetermined time after the start of the cleaning, the temperature difference of the water in the cleaning chamber 3 can be smoothed as the time elapses. The initial temperature can be accurately detected even when there is a temperature difference in the cleaning water to be used. In particular, since the cleaning is started, the initial temperature of the cleaning is accurate and preferable. Thereby, even when supplying washing water from the water heater to the dishwasher, it is assumed that cold water is supplied without supplying hot water, such as when the water heater is not functioning. Even in such a case, the initial temperature of the washing water can be accurately detected. Therefore, since the initial temperature can be accurately determined, the time required for washing can be further reduced, and the power consumption can be further reduced.

In this embodiment, the temperature two minutes after the start of the cleaning operation is detected as the initial temperature. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the temperature may be a temperature immediately after the start of the cleaning operation or a temperature at a time when a longer time has elapsed. Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the control content of the “speedy course” of the control unit 11 is different from that of the first embodiment. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

The details will be described below. RA of the control unit 11
M is a time counter set on the software,
And flags such as a trip flag, a 50 ° C. flag, a 6 minute flag, and an end flag. The trip flag indicates in an ON state that the washing water is stored up to a predetermined water level in the washing chamber 3. The 50 ° C. flag indicates that the washing water stored in the washing chamber 3 is not activated after 3 minutes from the start of washing.
A rise to 0 ° C. or higher is shown in the ON state. The end flag indicates in an ON state that the condition that the cleaning operation is completed in six minutes is satisfied. The 6-minute flag indicates in an on state that six minutes have elapsed since the start of the cleaning operation, and is turned on when the cleaning operation is continued after the lapse of six minutes.

Next, the "speedy course" of the control unit 11
Will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10. The operation at this time will be described with reference to the above-mentioned solid lines A to D shown in the graph of the temperature rise of the washing water and the elapsed time in FIG. In the cleaning process, it is determined in step U1 whether the trip flag is on.
The trip flag is turned on when the water supply operation is completed, and is off at the start of cleaning in an unwatered state. At the start of cleaning, the trip flag is off (N in step U1).
O), a water supply operation is performed (step U10). The water supply operation is performed as shown in FIG. 5, as in the first embodiment. First, when the water supply valve 62 is opened (step S1).
1) The washing water flows into the washing chamber 3 and the water level in the washing chamber 3 rises. In step S12, the water level switch 59
Is turned on, and until the water level reaches the predetermined water level, the water supply is continued until the water level switch 59 is turned on (NO in step S12) (return to step U1 and repeat). . Eventually, when the washing water reaches the predetermined water level, the water level switch 59 is turned on. When the water level switch 59 is turned on (step S12)
And YES), the water supply valve 62 is closed (step S1).
3) The trip flag is turned on (step S1)
4). In this way, water is supplied to the predetermined water level in the cleaning chamber 3.

Referring to FIG. When the water supply operation is completed and the trip flag is turned on (YE in step U1)
S), the time counter starts counting when the time counter starts counting (step U2), and the cleaning pump 51 is driven by driving the motor 53 in a predetermined direction, and at the same time, the heater 8 is driven (step U3). Thereby, the water in the washing room 3 is sprayed on the tableware while being heated. During this time,
Water temperature gradually rises.

When the cleaning operation is started in this way,
Hereinafter, steps U4 to U5 to step U40
And the cleaning operation is performed while repeating a loop returning to step U4. In the meantime, in step U4, it is determined that six minutes have elapsed since the start of time measurement, based on the value of the time counter. In step U5, it is determined whether or not six minutes have elapsed based on the six-minute flag that is turned on when six minutes have elapsed. Predetermined processing is performed according to the determination results in steps U4 and U5. During this time, the cleaning operation is continued until six minutes have elapsed (NO in step U4, NO in step U5) (step U40). In some cases, the cleaning operation is continued even after the lapse of six minutes (steps U61 to U61).
2).

As shown in FIG. 10, in the cleaning operation before the lapse of 6 minutes, the water temperature is set at step U41, and the water temperature is set at 50 at step U43.
By determining the contents of the ° C flag, the contents of the end flag in step U44, and the water temperature in step U49, the state of temperature rise of the washing water is determined, and the heater 8 is turned on / off in accordance with the determination. In addition, the 50 ° C. flag and the end flag are turned on.

First, in step U41, the temperature of the washing water in the washing chamber 3 at the present time is detected by the temperature sensor 12, and the detected temperature is set to a predetermined reference temperature, for example,
It is determined whether the temperature has risen to 50 ° C. or higher. The heater 8 is driven until the water temperature rises to the reference temperature of 50 ° C. (NO in step U41, step U42). When the temperature of the washing water rises to 50 ° C. or more of the reference temperature for the first time after the start of washing (YES in step U41), the 50 ° C. flag and the end flag are off (step U4).
NO at step 3, NO at step U44), step U45
Thus, the elapsed time from the start of washing until the temperature of the washing water rises to the reference temperature of 50 ° C. is detected. If the detected elapsed time is less than a predetermined reference time, for example, less than 3 minutes (YES in step U45), the end flag is turned on (step U47). If the detected elapsed time is equal to or longer than a predetermined reference time, for example, three minutes (NO in step U45), the 50 ° C. flag is turned on (step U46).

Thereafter, if the elapsed time of the temperature rise is shorter than the reference time, it can be determined that the initial temperature of the washing water is high. In this case, the cleaning is continued until the temperature of the cleaning water rises to a relatively low first set temperature, for example, 50 ° C. If the elapsed time of the temperature rise is longer than the reference time, it can be determined that the initial temperature of the washing water is low. In this case, the cleaning is continued until the temperature of the cleaning water rises to a relatively high second set temperature, for example, 52 ° C.

Hereinafter, each of the above-described cases according to the state of the washing water will be described separately. First, a case where the elapsed time is shorter than the reference time (YES in step U45) will be described (FIG. 11).
A). In the present embodiment, the reference temperature and the first set temperature are set to the same 50 ° C. For this reason, when the elapsed time is shorter than the reference time, when the temperature of the washing water rises to the reference temperature of 50 ° C., it means that the temperature has reached the first set temperature. Therefore, first, the heater 8 is stopped (from step U48 to return to step U4), and thereafter, when the water temperature falls below 50 ° C. (NO in step U41), the heater 8 is driven (from step U42 to step U4). When the water temperature rises to 50 ° C. or higher (YES in step U41), the heater 8 is stopped again (step U48 returns to step U4) because the end flag is ON (YES in step U44). ). In this way, the heater 8 is turned on and off, and the temperature of the washing water is maintained at the first set temperature of 50 ° C.

As described above, at the time of cleaning, the temperature of the cleaning water is maintained at 50 ° C., and six minutes elapse. Thereafter, the cleaning operation ends as follows. When 6 minutes have elapsed (YES in step U4 in FIG. 9), a 6-minute processing is performed (step U20). In the six-minute processing, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not the cleaning operation is to be ended at the present time after a predetermined cleaning time, for example, six minutes has elapsed. That is, the end flag is determined in step S51. If the end flag is turned on in step U47 described above (YES in step S51), end processing for ending the cleaning process is performed (step S52). In the end process, the driving of the heater 8 and the cleaning pump 51 is stopped, and then the drain pump 5
2 is driven and drained.

Next, a case where the elapsed time is longer than the reference time (NO in step U45) will be described (B in FIG. 11).
When the temperature of the washing water exceeds 50 ° C. and further rises (YES in step U41), the 50 ° C. flag is turned on in step U46 (YES in step U43).
In step U49, the temperature of the washing water is detected by the temperature sensor 12, and it is determined whether or not the detected temperature has risen to a second set temperature, for example, 52 ° C. or higher. The heater 8 is driven until the water temperature rises to 52 ° C. (NO in step U49, returning from step U50 to step U4). When the water temperature rises to 52 ° C. or higher (step U49)
And the end flag is turned on (step U4).
7) The driving of the heater 8 is stopped (return from step U48 to step U4). Thereafter, when the water temperature falls below 52 ° C. (NO in step U49), heater 8 is driven again (step U50). Thereafter, the heater 8 is controlled to be on / off, and the water temperature is maintained at the second set temperature.

As described above, at the time of washing, the temperature of the washing water is maintained at 52 ° C., and when 6 minutes have elapsed (YES in step U4), the above-described 6-minute processing of FIG. 7 is performed (step U20). . Here, if the end flag is turned on in step U47 described above (YE in step S51)
S), an end process is performed (step S52). Also,
Even when the elapsed time is longer than the reference time (NO in step U45), when the temperature of the washing water does not rise to the second set temperature, for example, 52 ° C. (step U4).
No. 9), six minutes elapse with the end flag kept off. At the time when 6 minutes have passed (YES in step U4), FIG.
Since the end flag is off (NO in step S51), the 6-minute flag is turned on (step S51).
53), the cleaning operation is continued after a lapse of 6 minutes.

In the cleaning operation after the lapse of 6 minutes, as shown in FIG. 9, after YES at step U5, first, at step U6
In 1, the temperature of the washing water is detected by the temperature sensor 12, and the detected temperature is set to a second set temperature, for example, 52 ° C.
It is determined whether it has risen as described above. The heater 8 is driven until the water temperature rises to 52 ° C. (N in step U61)
O, returning to step U4). When the water temperature rises to 52 ° C. or higher (YES in step U61), the above-described termination processing is performed (step U62). Thus, when the temperature of the washing water has not risen to 52 ° C. by the lapse of 6 minutes,
The washing is continued until the temperature of the washing water rises to 52 ° C.

In some cases, the temperature of the washing water is
It is also assumed that the temperature does not rise to the reference temperature of 50 ° C. within three minutes of the above-described reference time. In such a case (NO in step U41 of FIG. 10), the end flag is off, and 6
When the minutes have elapsed, the 6-minute flag is turned on (step S in FIG. 7).
53) As described above, the cleaning operation is continued until the temperature of the cleaning water rises to 52 ° C. (steps U61 to U6).
2).

According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained. That is, when the elapsed time of the temperature rise is short, it can be determined that the initial temperature of the washing water is high as shown in FIG. 11A, but by increasing the temperature of the washing water to a relatively low set temperature, the temperature of the washing water can be reduced. Since the entire time can be shortened, power consumption for raising the temperature can be reduced, and the average temperature of the washing water at the time of washing can be kept high.
The object to be cleaned can be reliably cleaned.

When the elapsed time of the temperature rise is long,
Although it can be determined that the initial temperature of the washing water is low as shown by B to D in FIG. 11, by raising the temperature of the washing water to a relatively high set temperature, the average temperature of the washing water is increased quickly and quickly during washing. And the object to be cleaned can be quickly cleaned. Further, regardless of the time when the cleaning water rises to the reference temperature, the object to be cleaned can be uniformly and reliably cleaned by cleaning the object to be cleaned at least for a predetermined cleaning time.

In the present embodiment, the reference temperature and the first
Are set to be the same, so that the control contents can be simplified as compared with the case where they are set to be different from each other. Note that the reference temperature may be set lower than the first set temperature. In each of the above-described embodiments, the set temperature in the speedy course is set to two stages of the first set temperature and the second set temperature.
It may be more than stages.

Although the temperature sensor 12 provided at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 3 is used to determine the temperature of the supplied water, the invention is not limited to this. For example, a temperature sensor may be provided in the water supply mechanism 6 so that the temperature of the washing water can be detected when water is supplied. Further, in the first embodiment, the temperature of the water at a predetermined time after the start of cleaning is detected, and in the second embodiment, the elapsed time of the temperature rise until the temperature reaches the reference temperature (50 ° C.). , The set temperature of the temperature rise of the washing water is set differently. As described above, the lower the initial temperature of the water, the lower the temperature of the water at the elapse of the predetermined time after the start of the temperature rise, while the longer the time until the temperature reaches the reference temperature, the longer the initial time in the cleaning chamber. The set temperature of the washing water may be set by detecting an amount related to the water temperature. For example, it is conceivable to detect an amount related to the water temperature before the start of heating.

In addition, various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0065]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. In other words, by setting a relatively low set temperature when the initial temperature of the washing water is high, the time of the temperature rise can be shortened, so that the power consumption can be reduced, and the average temperature of the washing water at the time of washing is increased. Can be maintained,
The object to be cleaned can be reliably cleaned. In addition, by setting a relatively high set temperature when the initial temperature is low, the average temperature of the washing water can be raised quickly and quickly at the time of washing, so that the object to be washed can be quickly washed.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the following effects can be obtained. That is, when the elapsed time of the temperature rise is short, by raising the temperature of the washing water to a relatively low set temperature, the entire time of the temperature rise can be shortened.
The power consumption for raising the temperature can be reduced, and the average temperature of the cleaning water at the time of cleaning can be kept high, so that the object to be cleaned can be reliably cleaned. Further, when the elapsed time of the temperature rise is long, the temperature of the cleaning water is raised to a relatively high set temperature, so that the average temperature of the cleaning water can be raised quickly and quickly during cleaning, and Can be washed quickly.

[0067]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional side view of a schematic configuration of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control unit of the dishwasher of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a schematic control content of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of the flowchart of FIG. 3 in detail.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a water supply operation of the dishwasher of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of the flowchart of FIG. 4 in detail.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of control contents of the dishwasher of FIG. 1 at the time when 6 minutes have elapsed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the flowchart of FIG. 4 in detail.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of control contents of the dishwasher according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of the flowchart of FIG. 9 in detail.

FIG. 11 is a view for explaining the operation of the dishwasher of FIG. 1;
It is a graph which shows the temperature rise of washing water, and the change of the elapsed time.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Dishwasher 8 Heater (heating means) 11 Control part (control means) 12 Temperature sensor (temperature detection means) 51 Cleaning pump (cleaning means)

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-8-131390 (JP, A) JP-A-8-117117 (JP, A) JP-A-63-109834 (JP, A) JP-A-5-293072 (JP, A) , A) (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A47L 15/46

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A dishwasher for washing and rinsing an object to be washed by injecting stored washing water to the object to be washed, wherein: a washing means for injecting the washing water; A heating unit for raising the temperature, a temperature detection unit for detecting a temperature of the cleaning water, and, in a cleaning process, based on a detection result of the temperature detection unit, when an initial temperature of the stored cleaning water is equal to or higher than a predetermined reference temperature. Means that the temperature of the washing water is raised to a first set temperature relatively lower than the second set temperature by the heating means, and then the temperature is raised to the first set temperature until the predetermined washing time elapses from the start of the washing operation. While maintaining the washing means, the washing means is operated, and when the initial temperature of the stored washing water is lower than the predetermined reference temperature, the temperature of the washing water is relatively high by the heating means compared with the first set temperature. Set temperature While maintaining the subsequent washing operation start is raised to the second predetermined temperature to the predetermined cleaning time has elapsed, the dishwasher being characterized in that a control means for operating the cleaning means. 2. A dishwasher for washing and rinsing an object to be washed by injecting stored washing water onto the object to be washed, wherein the washing means for injecting the washing water and the temperature of the washing water are adjusted. Heating means for raising, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the washing water, and in the washing step, the temperature of the washing water is raised by the heating means to a predetermined reference temperature based on the detection result of the temperature detecting means. If the elapsed time is shorter than a predetermined reference time, the temperature of the washing water is relatively lower than the second set temperature by the heating means.
Then, the cleaning means is operated while maintaining the first set temperature until a predetermined predetermined cleaning time elapses from the start of the cleaning operation after the start of the cleaning operation, and when the elapsed time is equal to or longer than the predetermined reference time, heating is performed. Means for raising the temperature of the washing water to a second set temperature relatively higher than the first set temperature, and thereafter starting the washing operation and performing the predetermined washing
While maintaining the second set temperature to between elapses, dishwasher, characterized in that a control means for operating the cleaning means.