JPH04279193A - Operating method of washing machine - Google Patents
Operating method of washing machineInfo
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- 238000011017 operating method Methods 0.000 title claims description 7
- 238000001514 detection method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 21
- 239000003599 detergent Substances 0.000 abstract description 4
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- 230000018044 dehydration Effects 0.000 description 14
- 238000006297 dehydration reaction Methods 0.000 description 14
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- 230000005540 biological transmission Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000001035 drying Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003756 stirring Methods 0.000 description 1
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Abstract
Description
【0001】0001
【産業上の利用分野】本発明は、全自動洗濯機の運転方
法に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method of operating a fully automatic washing machine.
【0002】0002
【従来の技術】一槽式の全自動攪拌式洗濯機は、一例と
して図2,図3にも示すように外箱1内に該外箱1から
つり棒9により吊支される外槽8を設け、この外槽8内
に、中心にアジテータ6を有する洗濯兼脱水槽5を配設
し、外箱1の上部に取付けたパネル2に、洗濯兼脱水槽
5の上部開口部である衣類投入口を覆う開閉自在な蓋3
を設けるとともに、パネル2の下方に蓋3の開閉に連動
してオンオフする蓋開閉検知スイッチ7を設け、手前側
に位置するパネル2には洗濯運転内容の設定などを行う
ための入力操作部4を設けている。そして、外槽8の下
方にモータ10を配設し、該モータ10の回転軸をプー
リー、Vベルト、伝達機構部11等を介してアジテータ
6、洗濯兼脱水槽5の駆動軸に連結してある。2. Description of the Related Art A single-tank fully automatic agitating washing machine has an outer tub 8 which is suspended in an outer box 1 from the outer box 1 by a hanging rod 9, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example. A washing and dehydration tank 5 having an agitator 6 in the center is disposed inside this outer tank 8, and a panel 2 attached to the upper part of the outer box 1 is provided with a clothes washing and dehydration tank 5, which is an upper opening of the washing and dehydration tank 5. Lid 3 that can be opened and closed to cover the input slot
In addition, a lid opening/closing detection switch 7 is provided below the panel 2, which turns on and off in conjunction with the opening and closing of the lid 3, and the panel 2 located on the front side has an input operation section 4 for setting washing operation details, etc. has been established. A motor 10 is disposed below the outer tank 8, and the rotating shaft of the motor 10 is connected to the drive shaft of the agitator 6 and the washing and dewatering tank 5 via a pulley, a V-belt, a transmission mechanism 11, etc. be.
【0003】前記入力操作部4は、従来、例えば図7に
示すように、操作パネルに電源入スイッチ22、電源切
スイッチ23、洗濯運転を開始するためのスタートスイ
ッチ24、念入り、スピーディなどの予め設定されてい
るコースを選択するためのコース選択スイッチ25、水
位を設定する水位設定スイッチ26、洗い時間を設定す
る洗いスイッチ27a、すすぎ回数を設定するすすぎス
イッチ27b、脱水時間を設定する脱水スイッチ27c
などのスイッチ類を設け、また、これらスイッチ類によ
り設定された洗濯内容を表示するための発光ダイオード
(LED) などを用いる表示ランプ28を設けている
。Conventionally, the input operation section 4 has been equipped with a power on switch 22, a power off switch 23, a start switch 24 for starting the washing operation, and a preset function such as "Careful" or "Speedy" on the operation panel, as shown in FIG. 7, for example. A course selection switch 25 for selecting a set course, a water level setting switch 26 for setting the water level, a wash switch 27a for setting the washing time, a rinse switch 27b for setting the number of rinses, and a dehydration switch 27c for setting the dehydration time.
In addition, an indicator lamp 28 using a light emitting diode (LED) or the like is provided to display the washing contents set by these switches.
【0004】次に洗濯運転の動作を図6のフローチャー
トについて説明すると、まず蓋3を開け、衣類投入口か
ら洗濯者と洗剤とを洗濯兼脱水槽5内に投入し、電源入
スイッチ22を押す。次に、コース選択スイッチ25あ
るいは洗いスイッチ27a、すすぎスイッチ27b、脱
水スイッチ27cなどにより希望のコース、あるいは希
望の洗濯内容を設定し( ステップイ,ロ) 、さらに
スタートスイッチ25を押して( ステップハ) から
蓋3を閉めれば、運転スタートスイッチ25と蓋開閉検
知スイッチ7からの出力により制御装置(図示は省略し
た)の働きで給水が開始し、水位設定スイッチ26で設
定した水位まで給水がなされた後、モータ10に通電さ
れて洗い工程が開始し(ステップニ) 、さらに設定し
た内容にしたがいすすぎ工程、脱水工程へと移行し(ス
テップヘ) 、終了する。Next, the operation of the washing operation will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 6. First, open the lid 3, put the washer and detergent into the washing and dehydrating tub 5 through the clothes slot, and press the power on switch 22. . Next, set the desired course or desired washing content using the course selection switch 25, wash switch 27a, rinse switch 27b, dehydration switch 27c, etc. (Steps I, B), and then press the start switch 25 (Step C). When the lid 3 is closed, the water supply is started by the control device (not shown) based on the output from the operation start switch 25 and the lid opening/closing detection switch 7, and water is supplied to the water level set by the water level setting switch 26. Thereafter, the motor 10 is energized to start the washing process (Step 2), and then proceed to the rinsing process and dehydration process (Step 2) according to the set contents, and then end.
【0005】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】このように洗濯を開始
するには、電源入スイッチ、内容を設定するスイッチの
他にさらに蓋を閉める前に洗濯運転のスタートスイッチ
を押す必要があり、スイッチ操作が多く面倒である。そ
して、電源入スイッチはこれが押されていないと、次の
洗濯内容を設定するスイッチを押しても表示ランプが点
灯せず、これにより電源入スイッチの押し忘れに気付き
、また、洗濯内容を設定するスイッチもこれから洗濯し
ようとする衣類の量や質、汚れ具合に合わせて押すもの
であるから押し忘れるということもない。しかし、スタ
ートスイッチは最後に、しかも主たるスイッチ操作であ
る内容設定の後に押すものであるために押し忘れて蓋を
閉めてしまうおそれもあり、洗濯運転が開始されないこ
とになる。[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] To start washing in this way, in addition to the power on switch and the switch for setting contents, it is necessary to press the start switch for washing operation before closing the lid, and the switch operation There are many troublesome things. If the power on switch is not pressed, the indicator lamp will not light up even if you press the switch to set the next washing content, and this will make you realize that you forgot to press the power on switch, and the switch to set the washing content will not light up. The pressure is adjusted according to the quantity, quality, and dirtiness of the clothes you are about to wash, so you will never forget to press the button. However, since the start switch is pressed last, and after setting the contents, which is the main switch operation, there is a risk of forgetting to press the start switch and closing the lid, resulting in the washing operation not starting.
【0006】特に、例えば実開平1−79483 号公
報にみられるように、操作パネル部に設けた設定スイッ
チを有する表示板を、蓋の閉成時にこの蓋で覆うように
した洗濯機においては、一度蓋を閉じてしまうと入力操
作部がこの蓋で覆われて見えなくなるため、スタートス
イッチの押し忘れにはなおさら気付きにくい。[0006] Particularly, as seen in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 1-79483, in a washing machine in which a display board having a setting switch provided on the operation panel is covered by the lid when the lid is closed, Once the lid is closed, the input operation section is covered by the lid and cannot be seen, making it even more difficult to notice if you forget to press the start switch.
【0007】本発明の目的は前記従来例の不都合を解消
し、運転開始時に行うスイッチ操作の数を削減して手数
を減らし、特に押し忘れやすいスタートスイッチを省い
てこれを押さなくても洗濯運転が開始できる使い勝手の
よい洗濯機の運転方法を提供することにある。The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned disadvantages of the conventional example, reduce the number of switch operations to be performed at the start of operation, thereby reducing the number of steps required, and in particular omit the start switch, which is easy to forget to press, so that the washing operation can be carried out without pressing the start switch. The objective is to provide an easy-to-use method of operating a washing machine that allows you to start operating a washing machine.
【0008】[0008]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は前記目的を達成
するため、洗濯兼脱水槽上部の衣類投入口を開閉自在な
蓋で覆い、該蓋の開閉を検知する蓋開閉スイッチを設け
た洗濯機において、電源投入後、蓋を閉じると蓋開閉ス
イッチからの蓋閉検知信号により洗濯運転が自動的に開
始することを要旨とするものである。[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention covers the clothes input port at the top of the washing/dehydration tank with a lid that can be opened and closed, and is provided with a lid opening/closing switch for detecting opening/closing of the lid. The gist is that when the machine is powered on and the lid is closed, a washing operation is automatically started in response to a lid closing detection signal from a lid opening/closing switch.
【0009】[0009]
【作用】本発明によれば、電源入スイッチが押され電源
が投入された後、洗濯兼脱水槽内に洗濯物と洗剤が投入
され、その後蓋が閉じられると、これに連動して蓋開閉
スイッチがオンし、その蓋閉検知信号が制御装置に出力
され、その結果、制御装置の働きで洗濯運転が開始する
。よって、電源投入後に蓋を閉じるだけで別途格別の操
作を何ら要することなく、自動的に洗濯運転が開始する
。[Operation] According to the present invention, after the power is turned on by pressing the power on switch, laundry and detergent are put into the washing and dehydrating tank, and then when the lid is closed, the lid opens and closes in conjunction with this. The switch is turned on and the lid closing detection signal is output to the control device, and as a result, the washing operation is started by the control device. Therefore, just by closing the lid after turning on the power, the washing operation starts automatically without requiring any special operation.
【0010】0010
【実施例】以下、図面について本発明の実施例を詳細に
説明する。図1は本発明の洗濯機の運転方法の1実施例
を示す動作のフローチャート、図2は本発明方法が実施
される一槽式の全自動攪拌式洗濯機の斜視図、図3は本
発明方法が実施される一槽式の全自動攪拌式洗濯機の縦
断側面図で、図2,図3に示した洗濯機の全体構成は既
に説明した通りであるのでここでの詳細な説明は省略す
る。図4は、かかる洗濯機のパネル2の前面に設けた入
力操作部4を示すもので、操作パネルに電源入スイッチ
22、電源切スイッチ23、コース選択スイッチ25、
水位設定スイッチ26、洗いスイッチ27a、すすぎス
イッチ27b、脱水スイッチ27cの操作スイッチ類を
設け、設定内容を表示する表示ランプ28を設ける構成
は従来と同様であるが、本発明では従来設けていたスタ
ートスイッチを省いた。DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an operation flowchart showing one embodiment of the method of operating a washing machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a single-tub fully automatic agitating washing machine in which the method of the present invention is carried out, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the method according to the present invention. This is a vertical cross-sectional side view of a single-tank fully automatic agitating washing machine in which the method is carried out, and since the overall configuration of the washing machine shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 has already been explained, detailed explanation will be omitted here. do. FIG. 4 shows an input operation section 4 provided on the front of the panel 2 of such a washing machine.The operation panel includes a power on switch 22, a power off switch 23, a course selection switch 25,
The configuration is the same as the conventional one, with operating switches such as a water level setting switch 26, a washing switch 27a, a rinsing switch 27b, and a dehydration switch 27c, and an indicator lamp 28 for displaying the settings. I omitted the switch.
【0011】図5は運転制御のブロック図を示し、従来
周知のマイクロコンピュータなどを用いる制御回路12
の入力端子側に電源13、前記したスイッチ類により洗
濯内容を設定するためのキー入力装置14、脱水時に洗
濯物の片寄りなどによる洗濯兼脱水槽5のアンバランス
を検知するアンバランスセンサー部15、水位が設定値
に達したことを検出する水位検出部16、アジテータ6
の回転速度を検出する速度検出部17、蓋開閉検知スイ
ッチ7を接続し、出力端子側に、モータ10、排水弁1
8、及び給水弁19の駆動回路20、表示ランプ28な
どにより構成される表示装置21を接続した。FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of operation control, in which a control circuit 12 using a conventionally well-known microcomputer or the like is shown.
On the input terminal side, there is a power supply 13, a key input device 14 for setting the washing contents using the above-mentioned switches, and an unbalance sensor section 15 for detecting an imbalance in the washing/spinner tub 5 due to the laundry being lopsided during spin-drying. , a water level detection unit 16 that detects that the water level has reached a set value, and an agitator 6
A speed detection unit 17 that detects the rotational speed of
8, a drive circuit 20 for the water supply valve 19, a display device 21 comprising a display lamp 28, etc., were connected.
【0012】次に、動作を図1のフローチャートに従い
説明する。洗濯運転を開始するには、蓋3を開き、洗濯
兼脱水槽5内に洗濯物と洗剤とを投入し、入力操作部4
の電源入スイッチ22を押し、次にコース選択スイッチ
25により予め設定されているコースの中から希望のも
のを選択し、あるいは洗いスイッチ27a、すすぎスイ
ッチ27b、脱水スイッチ27cを押して希望の洗濯内
容を設定する(ステップト,チ)。Next, the operation will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG. To start the washing operation, open the lid 3, put the laundry and detergent into the washing and dehydration tank 5, and press the input operation section 4.
Press the power on switch 22, then use the course selection switch 25 to select the desired course from among the preset courses, or press the wash switch 27a, rinse switch 27b, and dehydration switch 27c to select the desired washing content. Set (stept, ch).
【0013】その後、蓋3を閉めれば、蓋3が閉じるこ
とに連動して蓋開閉検知スイッチ7がオンし(ステップ
リ)、その蓋閉検知信号が制御回路12に出力され、制
御回路12ではこの蓋閉検知信号の入力を受けて駆動回
路20に出力する。そして、駆動回路20から給水弁1
9に出力し、水位設定スイッチ26により設定した水位
まで給水が行われ、これが水位検知部16で検知され給
水が停止した後、モータ10の駆動回路20に出力され
てモータ10が回転し、アジテータ6が揺動して洗い工
程が開始する(ステップヌ)。その後もさらにキー入力
装置14で設定した内容に従い、すすぎ工程、脱水工程
へと移行し(ステップル,ヲ) 、終了する。Thereafter, when the lid 3 is closed, the lid opening/closing detection switch 7 is turned on (step-by) in conjunction with the closing of the lid 3, and the lid closing detection signal is output to the control circuit 12. This lid closing detection signal is received and output to the drive circuit 20. Then, from the drive circuit 20 to the water supply valve 1
9, water is supplied to the water level set by the water level setting switch 26, and after this is detected by the water level detection unit 16 and the water supply is stopped, the output is output to the drive circuit 20 of the motor 10, causing the motor 10 to rotate. 6 swings to start the washing process (step). Thereafter, in accordance with the contents set using the key input device 14, the process moves to a rinsing process and a dehydration process (Steple, wo), and ends.
【0014】[0014]
【発明の効果】以上述べたように本発明の洗濯機の運転
方法は、電源投入後、蓋を閉じた時の蓋開閉検知スイッ
チからの蓋閉検知信号により洗濯運転が自動的にスター
トするので、運転スタートスイッチが不要となり、スイ
ッチ操作も削減して使い勝手がよいものである。また、
スタートスイッチの押し忘れにより運転が開始されない
こともなくなるので、特に押し忘れに気付きにくい蓋閉
成時に操作パネルが蓋で覆われるタイプの洗濯機に有効
なものである。[Effects of the Invention] As described above, in the washing machine operating method of the present invention, after the power is turned on, the washing operation is automatically started by the lid closing detection signal from the lid opening/closing detection switch when the lid is closed. This eliminates the need for an operation start switch, reduces switch operations, and is easy to use. Also,
This is particularly effective for washing machines of the type where the operating panel is covered by the lid when the lid is closed, where it is difficult to notice if the start switch is forgotten.
【0015】[0015]
【図1】本発明の洗濯機の運転方法の1実施例を示す動
作のフローチャートである。FIG. 1 is an operational flowchart showing one embodiment of a method of operating a washing machine according to the present invention.
【図2】本発明の洗濯機の運転方法が実施される一槽式
の全自動攪拌式洗濯機の斜視図である。FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a single-tank fully automatic stirring type washing machine in which the washing machine operating method of the present invention is implemented.
【図3】本発明の洗濯機の運転方法が実施される一槽式
の全自動攪拌式洗濯機の縦断側面図である。FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a single-tank fully automatic agitating washing machine in which the washing machine operating method of the present invention is implemented.
【図4】本発明の洗濯機の運転方法が実施される一槽式
の全自動攪拌式洗濯機の入力操作部の正面図である。FIG. 4 is a front view of an input operation section of a single-tank fully automatic agitating washing machine in which the washing machine operating method of the present invention is implemented.
【図5】本発明の洗濯機の運転方法が実施される一槽式
の全自動攪拌式洗濯機の運転制御のブロック図である。FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the operation control of a single-tank fully automatic agitating washing machine in which the washing machine operating method of the present invention is implemented.
【図6】従来の運転方法の動作を示すフローチャートで
ある。FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of a conventional driving method.
【図7】従来の運転方法で使用される入力操作部の正面
図である。FIG. 7 is a front view of an input operation section used in a conventional driving method.
1…外箱 2…パネル 3…蓋 4…入力操作部 5…洗濯兼脱水槽 6…アジテータ 7…蓋開閉検知スイッチ 8…外槽 9…つり棒 10…モータ 11…伝達機構部 12…制御回路 13…電源 14…キー入力装置 15…アンバランスセンサー部 16…水位検出部 17…速度検出部 18…給水弁 19…排水弁 20…駆動回路 21…表示装置 22…電源入スイッチ 23…電源切スイッチ 24…スタートスイッチ 25…コース選択スイッチ 26…水位設定スイッチ 27a…洗いスイッチ 27b…すすぎスイッチ 27c…脱水スイッチ 28…表示ランプ 1...Outer box 2...Panel 3...Lid 4...Input operation section 5...Washing and dehydration tank 6...Agitator 7...Lid open/close detection switch 8...Outer tank 9...hanging rod 10...Motor 11...Transmission mechanism section 12...Control circuit 13...Power supply 14...Key input device 15...Unbalance sensor section 16...Water level detection part 17...Speed detection section 18...Water valve 19...Drain valve 20...Drive circuit 21...Display device 22...Power on switch 23...Power off switch 24...Start switch 25...Course selection switch 26...Water level setting switch 27a...washing switch 27b...Rinse switch 27c...Dehydration switch 28...Display lamp
Claims (1)
自在な蓋で覆い、該蓋の開閉を検知する蓋開閉スイッチ
を設けた洗濯機において、電源投入後、蓋を閉じると蓋
開閉スイッチからの蓋閉検知信号により洗濯運転が自動
的に開始することを特徴とした洗濯機の運転方法。Claim 1: In a washing machine in which the clothes input port at the top of the washing and dehydrating tank is covered with a lid that can be opened and closed, and a lid opening/closing switch is installed to detect the opening and closing of the lid, when the lid is closed after the power is turned on, the lid opening/closing switch is activated. A washing machine operating method characterized in that a washing operation is automatically started in response to a lid closing detection signal from a washing machine.
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