JPH02153496A - Coin-operated laundry machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily confirm the set contents of a charge setting switching means by providing the charge setting switching means for changing a set amount, and a display control means for controlling a display part, etc., so that the display control means displays and informs a set charge by a signal from the charge setting switching means. CONSTITUTION:When a charge setting switching means 6 is switched to such a combination as shown by changeover switches 7, 8, necessity for confirming its switching contents is generated. Therefore, by sending a signal of its fact to a display control means 9 by a display contents switching means 11, the contents of the charge setting switching means 6 are displayed instead of the display contents of a throw-in amount detecting means 14 or a necessary time detecting means 12 which are displayed on a display means 4 until that time. In such a manner, in the case of confirming the contents of the charge setting switching means 6, the display contents switching means 11 is operated. Therefore, instead of the contents of the thrown-in amount detecting means, etc., which are displayed on the display means 4 until that time, the contents of the charge setting switching means 6 can be displayed for a prescribed time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a coin-operated washing machine that performs a series of operations such as water supply, washing, and dehydration by inserting coins for a set fee.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, this type of coin-operated washing machine has been constructed as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5. In FIG. 3, on the panel surface 2 of the main body 1, there are a coin slot 3 into which coins of 50 yen and 100 yen are inserted, and an inserted amount display section 4 which displays the total amount of the inserted coins. In addition, 5 is a start switch that enables reception only when the input amount of fins exceeds the set fee, and when this switch 6 is pressed, a series of water supply, washing, rinsing, and spin-drying steps are started. It is something that will be done. This display section is used to display the remaining driving time at the start of the journey.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, charge setting switching means 6 for switching the set amount is installed at the rear of the main body 1.

FIG. 5 shows a specific example of switching by the rate setting switching means 6, and four types of rates can be set by combining the changeover switches 7, 8.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional configuration, when confirming a setting error when changing the rate setting or a malfunction in the changeover switch 7 or 8, it is possible to actually insert a coin and accept the switch 6. I had no choice but to find out the prices.

The present invention is intended to solve such problems, and a first object of the present invention is to enable easy confirmation of the setting contents of the fee setting switching means.

A second purpose is to make the display for confirming the setting contents also serve as the display section for displaying the pond.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the first technical means of the present invention is to operate a series of washing processes by inserting a coin into a set rate valve. The charge setting switching means 1 is equipped with a display section for changing the set charge, and a display control means for controlling the display of the set charge, and the display control means is configured to display and notify the set charge by a signal from the charge setting switching means. be. Further, in order to achieve the second object, the second technical means of the present invention includes a display content switching means for displaying a set charge on a display section that displays control content, and an output of the display content switching means. The configuration includes delay time counting means for displaying the set charge only for a certain period of time after the signal is input to the display control means.

Effects According to the first technical means described above, since the display control means displays the set charges, it is possible to easily check the contents of the charge setting switching means. In addition, according to the second technical means, by the function of the display content switching means and the display control means,
It can also be used as a conventionally used display unit that displays control details such as the input amount.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 1, there is a display control means 9 which performs a frame-like role such as setting display contents on the display means 4, and a sound generation means 1 which performs a display output based on its output signal.
0 is used.

On the other hand, a required time detection means 12 capable of outputting to the display means 4 by the action of the display content switching means 11 and a delay time counting means 13 for changing the output content to the display means 4 according to a certain elapsed time are provided. There is. FIG. 2 shows the contents of the block diagram of FIG. 1 set in a washing machine, and each input/output means is illustrated.

In the above configuration, the coin slot 3 shown in FIG.
Input amount detection means 1 detects the cumulative amount of coins inserted from
4 is displayed on the display means 4 via the display control means 9. It is also conceivable that the remaining washing time may be displayed based on a signal from the required time detection means 12, if necessary.

Here, when the rate setting switching means 6 is changed to a combination 9J as shown in changeover switches 7 and 8 in FIG. 6, it is necessary to confirm the contents of the change. Therefore, by sending a signal to that effect to the display control means 9 by the display content switching means 11, the display content of the input amount detection means 14 or the required time detection means 12, which was previously displayed on the display means 4, can be changed. Rather, the contents of the fee setting switching means 6 are displayed.

However, checking the set fee is not a very complicated task and can be done in a short time, so after displaying the contents of the fee setting switching means 6 for a certain period of time, the original display of the input card detection means 14, etc. It is preferable to switch to Therefore, the delay time counting means 13 causes the display content switching means 11 to
The time elapsed since the signal was received by the display control means 9 is measured, and the display control means is notified of this when, for example, 5 seconds have elapsed.

As a result, when checking the contents of the rate setting switching means 6,
By operating the display content switching means 11, the content of the charge setting switching means 6 is changed for a predetermined period of time, instead of the content of the input amount detection means, etc. that was previously displayed on the display means 14.
It can be displayed.

Moreover, as can be seen from the above explanation, the display content switching means 1
It is assumed that the operator 1 is the owner of a coin-operated washing machine, and in order to prevent these functions from being erroneously operated by general users, the display content switching means 11 and the rate setting switching means 6 are provided. It is desirable to install it hidden in the rear part of the washing machine main body 1 or the like.

As described above, in this embodiment, only the owner of the coin-operated washing machine can check the contents of the rate setting switching means 6 in a simple manner.

Furthermore, by using the voice generating means 1o, it is possible to realize a more convenient and easy-to-understand rate setting notification means. This means that the display content on the 1 display means 4 is, for example, "1
”, but it becomes possible to announce more specific information by voice, such as “The current set fee is 100 yen.”

In addition, in the above embodiment, regarding the display method of the set fee,
Although a specific example has been given, similar effects can be achieved by displaying the setting contents on the display means 4 for other switching contents (for example, hot water supply control method, number of rinses, etc.).

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, when changing the charge setting, it is possible to easily check the contents of the charge setting switching means using the display means and the sound generating means, and it is possible to easily check the contents of the charge setting switching means, and also to detect the input amount. It can be used in combination with the existing display means of the main body, such as the means for displaying the contents of the means or the contents of the washing progress state, and does not require the addition of a new device. Furthermore, since the delay time counting means automatically returns to the original display content after a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent the set charge from being left displayed by mistake, thereby improving usability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a coin-operated washing machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the same coin-operated washing machine, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a conventional coin-operated washing machine, FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the same coin-operated washing machine, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the setting state of the rate setting switching means. 4...Display means, 6...Charge setting switching means, 9...Display control means, 1o...Audio generating means, 11...Display Content switching means, 12.
. . . Required time detection means, 13 . . . Delay time counting means, 14 . . . Input amount detection means. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and 1 other person
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) In a coin-operated washing machine that operates a series of steps such as water supply, washing, rinsing, and spin-drying by inserting coins for a set amount of money, the charge setting switching means that changes the set amount and the display unit are controlled. The coin-operated washing machine is provided with a display control means for displaying and notifying a set charge based on a signal from the charge setting switching means. (2) Display content switching means for displaying the set charge on the display section that displays the control content, and a delay for displaying the set charge only for a certain period of time after the output signal of the display content switching means is input to the display control means. The coin-operated washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising time counting means.