JPH0678821A - Automatic shampooing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically and comfortably execute a shampoo by repeating the left and the right rotations at every several second by a link motor and injecting a washing soap liquid and warm water from a nozzle, while stimulating the scalp by a nozzle link, when the head part is put into an inserting port of a cabinet and a shampoo is started. CONSTITUTION:To an inlet 2 in the center on the upper face of a cabinet 1, a roughly C-shaped hood 3 for covering the periphery of a face of a person to be shampooed is attached. The head part is inserted into the inlet 2 with a face upward, and water splashed to the face is prevented by a face seal 5. When a beautician designates the kind of a shampoo by an operating panel and starts it, a CPU in the cabinet 1 gives a command, a link motor repeats the right and the left rotations at an interval of several seconds, oscillates and while stimulating and rubbing the scalp part by a nozzle link, a washing soap liquid and warm water are injected from a tank in the cabinet, a shampoo and a massage are executed by a designated prescribed number of times, and subsequently, rinsing is executed and the shampoo is finished. In such a way, an automatic shampoo is executed comfortably.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic hair washing machine used in barber shops, beauty salons and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, JP-A-3-12640.
There is known an automatic hair washing machine as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3, which sprays warm water for washing the head and hair without washing hands to wash the hair. In such an automatic hair washing machine, for example, washing water stored in a hot water storage tank is pumped out and supplied to a nozzle for jetting washing water. Then, at the time of washing hair, washing water of a certain strength is sprayed from the nozzle to wash the head and hair.

[0003]

When the above-mentioned conventional automatic hair washer is used for washing hair, most of the washees feel unsatisfactory, and there is no stimulating or massaging effect on the scalp. Normally, when washing hair manually, the scalp of the person to be washed is properly massaged with the fingertips and massaged. Therefore, compared to manual hair washing, automatic hair washing machines with no massage effect are less than satisfactory.

Therefore, it is desired that the automatic hair washing machine not only cleans the hair simply but also gives a massage effect to the scalp similar to the case of manually washing the hair. In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic hair washer capable of massaging the scalp by appropriately stimulating the head of a person to be washed during hair washing.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problem The problem-solving means according to the present invention is a nozzle link in which a plurality of nozzles for injecting washing water are arranged, which is swingably supported in a water tank, and in a hair washing operation. Link swing control means for repeatedly swinging the nozzle link in small increments during a predetermined period is included.

[0006]

In the above means for solving the problems, the link swing control means repeatedly swings the nozzle link in small increments during a predetermined period in the hair washing operation, so that an appropriate stimulation is applied to the head of the person being washed during the hair washing. This can be given to the person to be washed to make them feel as if they are washing their hair with their hands.

[0007]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an automatic hair washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The external structure of the automatic hair washer according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the appearance of the automatic hair washer of this embodiment is formed by a cabinet 1, and an entrance 2 for inserting a head is formed at the center of the upper surface of the cabinet 1. Inside the inlet 2, a water tank described later is arranged in which the head and hair are stored.

A substantially C-shaped hood 3 is attached to the entrance 2 to cover the face part of the person to be washed. Hood 3
Can be opened and closed between an open state in which the entrance 2 is wide open and a closed state in which the entrance 2 is narrowed, and a cutout portion 4 for exposing the face during use is formed. A face seal 5 that is elastically in contact with the face and prevents water droplets splashing from the water tank from splashing on the face of the person to be washed is arranged on the peripheral edge of the excision portion 4. The amount by which the face seal 5 projects from the peripheral edge of the cutout portion 4 can be adjusted by the three adjustment knobs 6.

An operation panel 7 is arranged on the right rear side of the upper surface of the cabinet 1, and various operation keys and indicators are arranged on the operation panel 7 as described later. In addition, a hand shower 8 used by a beautician operating an automatic hair washer or the like at the time of finishing washing hair is provided on the upper surface of the cabinet 1 so as to be able to be pulled out. At the back of the operation panel 7, knobs 9 and 10 for adjusting the flow rate / outflow / stop of the cold and hot water for the hand shower 8 are provided. Then, when a beautician or the like operates the hand shower 8, the corner portion 13 on the right front side of the cabinet 1 is cut so as to be closer to the person to be washed.

Further, a shampoo storage box 11 and a treatment storage box 12 are provided on the left rear side of the cabinet 1, and the shampoo liquid and / or treatment liquid in the storage boxes 11 and 12 are, as described later, It is automatically mixed into the wash water. FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the upper portion of FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a neck portion 2a for holding the neck of the person to be washed is recessed in front of the entrance 2 so that the head of the person to be washed can be inserted in the back state. By the way, since the neck portion 2a is recessed, when washing hair, the washing water hits the hood 3, travels along the peripheral wall of the entrance 2 and reaches the neck portion 2a, and wets the neck of the person to be washed to cause discomfort. It is possible. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the neck portion 2a is formed with a pair of convex portions 2b protruding upward so as to prevent water drip on the neck of the person being washed when washing the hair.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the structure of the operation panel. As shown in FIG. 3, the operation panel 7 is roughly divided into a hot water supply-related block unit 20, a driving course-related block unit 30, and an auxiliary key block unit 40. The hot water supply related block unit 20 includes a hot water supply key 21 and a hot water supply key 21.
There is provided a hot water supply key lamp 21L for indicating ON / OFF, a standby indicator 23 composed of a plurality of lamps, and a tank temperature indicator 24 composed of a 7-segment indicator. The hot water supply key 21 is used to start / supply hot water to the tank described later.
This is a key for instructing to stop. When the hot water supply key 21 is turned on, the nozzle link in the water tank, which will be described later, moves to a horizontal position and stops, and hot water supply to the tank starts. During hot water supply,
The plurality of lamps of the standby indicator 23 are sequentially turned on and off to indicate that hot water is being supplied. When the tank is filled with a predetermined amount of hot water, all the lamps of the standby indicator 23 blink to indicate that the hot water supply to the tank is completed. Further, the temperature of the hot water filled in the tank is displayed by the tank temperature indicator 24. The tank temperature indicator 24 also serves as a trouble monitor display, and may show an error display (E display). For example, "E1" is displayed when the temperature of the hot water in the tank is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, and "EP" is displayed when the tank is empty.

The block section 30 related to the driving course is provided with a short / medium hair washing course selection / start key 31, a key lamp 31L, a long hair washing course selection / start key 32 and a key lamp 32L. That is, the hair wash course selection key for selecting the hair wash course is also used as the start key. For this reason, a beautician operating an automatic hair washer, for example, when performing a short medium hair washing course (hereinafter referred to as “short hair washing course”),
All you need to do is select the medium hair washing course and press the start key 31. Then, the short hair washing course is selected, and the operation of the selected short hair washing course is started. Similarly, when the long hair washing course selection / start key 32 is pressed, the long hair washing course (hereinafter referred to as “long hair washing course”) is selected,
The operation of the long hair washing course is started. As described above, the combined use of the hair-washing course selection key and the start key has the advantage that the operation of a desired hair-washing course can be started with a single key operation and the operability is good.

Further, in the driving course related block section 30, a remaining time indicator 33, a progress status indicator 34, a shampoo course, a plain rinse (P / rinse) course for displaying the time required for the completion in "minutes". , A treatment (treat / M) course, and a cleaning course selection key 35 for selecting a cleaning course type such as a full course for performing all of these courses, and a type of cleaning course selected by the cleaning course selection key 35. A cleaning course type indicator 36 is arranged.

In the auxiliary key block section 40, a music selection key 41 for selecting a music or a buzzer sound based on an electronic melody sound notified at the end of the driving course, and a volume for adjusting the volume of the electronic melody sound or the buzzer sound. Adjustment key 42, water pressure selection key 43, display lamp 43L for displaying the water pressure selected by water pressure selection key 43, link rocking key 44 and link rocking key 44 for manually rocking a nozzle link described later. ON / OFF of the key lamp 44L for displaying the ON / OFF state of, the drain key 45 for draining the water in the tank and the drain key 45
A key lamp 45L for displaying the off state is provided.

FIG. 4 is a partial vertical sectional side view of the automatic hair washer, FIG.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional plan view taken along the line I-I of FIG. 4. The internal configuration of the automatic hair washer will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 4,
5, 51 is a water tank, and an opening 53 is formed in the upper part of the water tank 51 so that the head H of the person to be washed can be inserted in the back state at the time of washing the hair, as shown in FIG. Has a drain port 51a. This aquarium 51
Hair H hanging from the head H when the head H is inserted
Even if A is long, so-called long hair, the tip of the long hair HA is set to such a depth that the tip of the long hair HA does not accumulate on the bottom of the water tank 51 and can hang down naturally. For example,
The depth of the water tank 51 is about 50 cm.

An upper nozzle link 55 is provided above the water tank 51. The upper nozzle link 55 has a fulcrum 5
It is made to be swingable within the angle range around arrow 6 in the direction of arrow A1. As will be described in detail later, the upper nozzle link 55 is formed in a substantially semi-circular shape along the head H, and its end is rotatably attached to the side wall of the water tank 51. A plurality of nozzles 57 are arranged on the nozzle link 55 in the head H direction. Then, at the time of use, the head H and the hair HA are sprayed with the wash water sprayed from the nozzle 57.
You can wash the root part of the scalp and massage the scalp by spraying washing water.

The water tank 51 has a lower nozzle link 58.
Is rotatably provided within the angle range of arrow A2.
A plurality of nozzles 59 are fixed to the lower nozzle link 58, and the cleaning water sprayed from the nozzles 59 causes
It is designed so that the root part and the neck part of the hair HA can be washed within the angle range of A2. Further, three fixed nozzles 60a, 60b are provided on the inner walls of the water tank 51 at the front and rear of the relatively lower position to wash the front part (hereinafter referred to as "long hair part") when the hair HA is mainly long. , 6
0c is arranged. These nozzles 60a, 60b,
When the arrangement state of 60c is described in detail, as shown in FIG.
One rear fixed nozzle 60a is attached to the rear inner wall of the water tank 51, and a pair of front fixed nozzles 60b are arranged on the front inner wall of the water tank 51 in parallel so as to face the rear fixed nozzle 60a. , 60c are attached. This allows the long hair portion to be washed like a comb when washing the hair.

As shown in FIG. 4, the hood 3 is provided above the water tank 51. The hood 3 is openable and closable around the fulcrum 13 in the arrow A3 direction. Before starting to use
The hood 3 is closed, the head H is inserted into the opening 53 of the water tank 51 in the back state, and then the hood 3 is opened. As described above, the face seal 5 made of a flexible elastic material is attached to the peripheral edge of the cut portion 4 of the hood 3, and when the hood 3 is closed, the face seal is attached to the face of the person to be washed. 5 abuts. Therefore, it is possible to prevent water droplets splashing from the water tank 51 from splashing on the face of the person to be washed.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a detailed structure of the upper nozzle link, FIG. 7 is a view showing a jetting state to the head of the upper nozzle link, and FIG. 8 is an enlarged view showing a mounting state of the nozzles of the upper nozzle link. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the nozzles of the upper nozzle link. As shown in FIG. 6, the upper nozzle link 55 includes a water pipe 551 having a substantially semi-arcuate shape formed along the head portion to be inserted when washing hair, and a support means 552 for supporting one end of the water pipe 551 on the side wall 511 of the water tank. Is included.

The supporting means 552 has a shaft pipe 554 connected to one end of a water pipe 551 by a connecting member 553. The shaft pipe 554 penetrates the side wall 511 of the water tank and projects to the outside of the side wall 511. Further, the circumference of the shaft pipe 554 is surrounded by a housing 555 fixed to the side wall 511 of the water tank, and the housing 5 is provided between the housing 555 and the shaft pipe 554.
A bearing 556 is fitted so that the shaft pipe 554 is rotatably held with respect to 55.

A rotary joint 557 is connected to the outer end of the shaft pipe 554, a washing water supply pipe (not shown) is connected to the rotary joint 557, and a water pipe is passed through the rotary joint 557, the shaft pipe 554 and the connecting member 553. Cleaning water is supplied to 551. Then, washing water is jetted toward the head from a plurality of nozzles 57 arranged in the water pipe 551 at a predetermined interval.

The outer tip of the shaft pipe 554 is
The pulley 558 is fixed. A driving force, which will be described later, is transmitted to the pulley 558, and the pulley 558 is normally or reversely rotated within a predetermined angular range A1, whereby the shaft pipe 554 is rotated, and the water pipe 551 connected thereto is rotated within a predetermined angular range. It is rocked in A1. The other end of the water pipe 551 is a free end and is not held.

In this way, the water pipe 5 of the upper nozzle link 55
When only one end of 51 is held on the side wall 511 of the water tank and the other end of the water pipe 551 is in a free state, that is, a so-called cantilever support structure is provided, so that assembly work at the time of manufacturing is improved. This is because when both ends of the water pipe 551 are rotatably attached to both sides of the side wall of the water tank, the central axis lines of the both side holding portions must be aligned, and when the attachment hole is formed in the side wall, it must be performed accurately. . In addition, since the holding members on both sides are required, the number of parts is large and the assembly takes time. On the other hand, if the above-mentioned cantilever support is used, the holding member on only one side is sufficient, and since it is not necessary to align the central axes, workability during assembly is improved.

However, depending on the model, the upper nozzle link 55 does not necessarily have to have a cantilever support structure. For example, Japanese Patent Publication No.
As described in JP-A-2-31791, it is possible to use a so-called double-supported head-top nozzle link in which both ends of the water pipe 551 are rotatably supported by the side walls of the water tank.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper nozzle link 55
(5) arranged in the direction of head H at
The nozzles 57 are arranged at a predetermined interval so that the wash water is sprayed to the top of the head in such a manner that parts of the spray ranges overlap each other. As shown in FIG. 8, each nozzle 57 is fitted in a fitting hole 551a provided in the water pipe 551 and is plugged with a packing P. As shown in FIG. 9, the nozzle 57 has, for example, a fan shape in which the jet angle θ (see FIG. 7) is set to about 70 degrees so that the washing water hits the top of the head in such a manner that parts of the jet ranges overlap each other. Nozzles are being used. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hair on the crown from being twisted when washing the hair.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a specific structure of the lower nozzle link. As shown in FIG. 10, the lower nozzle link 58 has a water pipe 581 whose tip is closed and extends in a substantially straight line. The lower nozzle link 58 penetrates the root of the water pipe 581 and the side wall 511 of the water tank and projects outward. A housing 582 fixed to the side wall 511 and a bearing 583 interposed between the housing 582 and the root of the water tube 581 are provided between the root of the water tube 581 and the side wall 511 of the water tank. . As a result, the water pipe 581 is connected to the side wall 511 of the water tank.
It is attached so that it can freely rotate. Side wall 51 of aquarium
A rotary joint 584 is connected to a root portion of the water pipe 581 that projects outward from the rotary unit 1, and a wash water supply pipe (not shown) is connected to the rotary joint 584. As a result, cleaning water can be supplied to the water pipe 581 through the rotary joint 584. The supplied cleaning water is jetted from the plurality of nozzles 59 arranged in the water pipe 581.

A pulley 585 is fixed to the root of the water pipe 581 projecting outward from the side wall 511 of the water tank, and a protruding shaft 586 is formed on the pulley 585 at a position eccentric from the center of rotation. . As will be described later, the protruding shaft 5
When a driving force is applied to 86, the pulley 585 rotates,
Along with that, the water pipe 581 rotates. Thereby, the water pipe 5
It is possible to change the ejection direction of the plurality of nozzles 59 arranged at 81.

A fan-shaped nozzle is used for the nozzle 59 of the lower nozzle link 58 in order to prevent tangling of hair on the neckline, like the nozzle 57 of the upper nozzle link 55, and a part of the spray range of the nozzle 57 is used. It is preferable to dispose the cleaning water at a predetermined interval so that the cleaning water is sprayed on the top of the head in such a manner that they overlap each other. FIG. 11 is an illustrative view of a drive mechanism for driving the upper nozzle link and the lower nozzle link. In this embodiment, as is clear from FIG. 11, two of the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are provided.
Link motor 7 with one nozzle link and one forward and reverse rotation
It is driven by 1.

That is, the drive mechanism includes a link motor 71, a relatively short arm 73 attached to the motor shaft 72 of the link motor 71, a pulley 558 of the upper nozzle link 55 and a pulley 585 of the lower nozzle link 58. An endless pulley belt 75 wound between two ends, one end of which is connected to the tip of the arm 73 and the other end of which is the lower nozzle link 58.
And a link rod 74 connected to a protruding shaft 586 provided at a position eccentric from the rotation center of the pulley 585.

With such a structure, when the link motor 71 rotates, the arm 73 rotates and the rotational force thereof is converted into the vertical movement of the link rod 74. The vertical movement of the link rod 74 causes the pulley 585 of the lower nozzle link 58 to reciprocate within the constant angle range A2. Therefore, the water pipe 585 of the lower nozzle link 58 reciprocally rotates within the range of the constant angle A2. The reciprocating rotational movement of the pulley 585 of the lower nozzle link 58 is transmitted to the pulley 558 of the upper nozzle link 55 via the pulley belt 75. Therefore, the pulley 558 of the upper nozzle link 55 also rotates within the constant angle range A1, and as a result, the water pipe 551 of the upper nozzle link 55 swings within the constant angle A1.

A proximity sensor is also provided in association with the pulley 585. That is, the magnet piece MG is embedded at a predetermined position near the periphery of the pulley 585. A first reed switch MS1 for detecting the horizontal position of the upper nozzle link 55 and a second reed switch for detecting the lower position of the upper nozzle link 55 are respectively provided at two predetermined positions facing the periphery of the pulley 585. The reed switch MS2 is arranged.

The upper nozzle link 55 is adjusted so as to be in a horizontal position when the pulley 585 rotates and the embedded magnet piece MG reaches a position facing the first reed switch MS1. Further, the pulley 585 is further rotated from the horizontal position of the upper nozzle link 55 and is embedded in the magnet piece M.
The upper nozzle link 55 is adjusted so as to be in the lower position when G is in a position facing the second reed switch MS2.

Therefore, when the first reed switch MS1 detects the horizontal position of the upper nozzle link 55 when the upper nozzle link 55 is rocked by driving the link motor 71, the driving of the link motor 71 is stopped. The upper nozzle link 55 can be stopped at the horizontal position. On the other hand, when the upper nozzle link 55 swings, the second reed switch MS
When 2 detects the lower position of the upper nozzle link 55, the driving of the link motor 71 can be stopped and the upper nozzle link 55 can be stopped at the lower position.

FIG. 12 is a water channel diagram of the automatic hair washer. Figure 1
The water channel of the automatic hair washer will be described with reference to 2.
The water supplied from the external water supply pipe is, as shown in FIG. 12, a stop valve 81C, a strainer 82C and a check valve 83.
It is given to the mixing valve 84 via C. In addition, the hot water supplied from the external hot water supply pipe is
H, a strainer 82H, and a check valve 83H, and then supplied to the mixing valve 84. Then, in the mixing valve 84, water and hot water are mixed and made into appropriate hot water. When the hot water storage valve 85 is opened, this hot water is supplied to the hot water storage tank 87 via the hot water storage pipe 86 connected to the mixing valve 84. Further, the hot water of the mixing valve 84 is jetted from the hand shower 8 when the shower valve 88 is opened.

The hot water storage tank 87 is, for example, a tank having a capacity of 40 liters in this embodiment. The hot water storage tank 87 is provided with a lower limit water level sensor 89 and an upper limit water level sensor 90, and based on the output signals of these two water level sensors 89, 90, the amount of water in the tank 87 has almost disappeared or is full. It is possible to detect when it has become. A first water temperature detection thermistor T for detecting the water temperature in the tank 87 is provided at a lower position of the hot water storage tank 87, for example.
h1 is provided so that the temperature of the hot water stored in the tank 87 can be detected.

At a position above the hot water storage tank 87,
The tank 87 is provided with an overflow pipe 92 connected to a drain pipe 91 connected to the drain port 51a of the water tank 51.
When hot water exceeding the storage limit is supplied into the inside, the hot water excessively supplied by the overflow pipe 92 is guided to the drain pipe 91 and drained to the outside. A second water temperature detection thermistor T for detecting the temperature of the hot water mixed by the mixing valve 84 is provided at a connection portion of the hot water storage pipe 86 with the mixing valve 84.
h2 is provided, and it is possible to detect whether or not the temperature of the hot water mixed by the mixing valve 84 is within a temperature range suitable for washing hair. And, in the hot water storage pipe 86,
The drainage pipe 93 connected to the overflow pipe 92 is the hot water storage pipe 8
It is connected in the form of branching from 6, and the drain pipe 9
A drain valve 94 is provided in the middle of 3. Then, when the water temperature detection thermistor Th2 detects that the temperature of the hot water of the mixing valve 84 is out of the temperature range suitable for hair washing, the waste water valve 94 is opened. Then, hot water having a temperature not suitable for washing hair is guided to the overflow pipe 92 by the waste water pipe 93, and is drained from the overflow pipe 92 to the outside through the drain pipe 91.

Further, the lower position of the hot water storage tank 87 is connected via an outflow pipe 96 to the suction side of a pump 95 whose work amount can be changed by an inverter 106. When the pump 95 is driven, the hot water stored in the tank 87 is sucked into the pump 95 through the outflow pipe 96. On the discharge side of the pump 95, an upper nozzle link 55 is provided via an upper nozzle valve 96A, a lower nozzle link 58 is provided via a lower nozzle valve 96B, and a fixed nozzle for long hair is provided via a long valve 97. 60a, 60b, 60c are independently connected. Also, drain valve 9
It is also connected to the drainage pipe 91 via 8.

Therefore, when the long valve 97 and the drain valve 98 are closed, and the upper nozzle valve 96A and the lower nozzle valve 96B are open, the pump 95 is used.
The warm water sucked in is given to the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 via the valves 96A and 96B, respectively, and is jetted vigorously from the plurality of nozzles 57 and 59 arranged in the respective nozzle links 55 and 58. . on the other hand,
When the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B and the drain valve 98 are closed and the long valve 97 is opened, the hot water sucked into the pump 95 is the fixed nozzles 60a, 60b, 60c for long hair. It is jetted vigorously from.

When the upper nozzle valve 96A, the long valve 97 and the drain valve 98 are closed and the lower nozzle valve 96B is open, the warm water sucked into the pump 95 is discharged from the lower link nozzle link 58. Nozzle 59
Since it is sprayed from, only the neckline can be washed when washing hair. Furthermore, the drain valve 98 is closed,
When the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, and the long valve 97 are open, the nozzle 57 of the upper nozzle link 55, the nozzle 59 of the lower nozzle link 58, and the fixed nozzles 60a and 60 for long hair.
Hot water is jetted from three types of nozzles b and 60c. On the other hand, when the drain valve 98 is open, the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B and the long valve 97 are closed, and the hot water sucked by the pump 95 is drained from the drain pipe 91.

The above three types of nozzles 57, 59 and 60
The cleaning water sprayed from a, 60b, 60c is the water tank 51.
It is received inside and is drained to the drain pipe 91 via the drain trap 99 arranged at the drain port of the water tank 51. The drain trap 99 has a conventionally known structure, and is for preventing the generation of a foul odor in the water tank 51 and for preventing the hair dropped in the water tank 51 from flowing out to the drain pipe 91.

A branch pipe 100 connected to the shampoo storage box 11 and a branch pipe 101 connected to the treatment storage box 12 are connected to the outflow pipe 96. A shampoo valve 102 and an amount adjusting valve 103 are provided in the middle of the branch pipe 100, and a treatment valve 104 and an amount adjusting valve 105 are provided in the middle of the branch pipe 101.
Are provided respectively. Therefore, when the shampoo valve 102 is opened during the operation of the pump 95, the branch pipe 1
00 becomes a negative pressure, the shampoo liquid stored in the shampoo storage box 11 flows into the outflow pipe 96 from the branch pipe 100, and the shampoo liquid is mixed with the hot water taken out from the hot water storage tank 87. Similarly, when the treatment valve 104 is opened during the operation of the pump 95, the branch pipe 101 has a negative pressure, and the treatment liquid stored in the treatment storage box 12 is mixed into the warm water flowing through the branch pipe 101.

Therefore, by operating the shampoo valve 102 or the treatment valve 104 and adjusting the amount adjusting valve 103 or 105, the washing water sprayed from the three types of nozzles 57, 59 and 60a, 60b, 60c is injected. Shampoo or treatment liquid can be mixed. The valves 85, 94, 96
A, 96B, 97, 98, 102, 104 are solenoid valves.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the structure of the control circuit of the automatic hair washing machine. The configuration of the control circuit will be described with reference to FIG. In the control circuit, as shown in FIG.
A microcomputer 110 as a control center is provided, and the microcomputer 110 includes a CPU, a data RAM, a program ROM, a timer, and the like,
The control is performed according to a program stored in the ROM in advance.

Specifically, in response to the pressing of various keys provided on the operation panel 7 shown in FIG. 3, signals are output from the corresponding key switch group 111 or the like to the microcomputer 110.
Entered in. Further, the thermistor Th1 shown in FIG.
The detected temperature of Th2, the outputs of the water level sensors 89 and 90, the output of the hood switch 112 that detects the open state of the hood 3, and the swing position detection output of the upper nozzle link 55 from the reed switches MS1 and MS2 shown in FIG. It is input to the microcomputer 110. Further, a monitor switch 11 provided on the operation panel 7 not shown in FIG.
5 and the output of the power failure detection circuit 116 are also input to the microcomputer 110.

Then, the microcomputer 110 is
A segment signal is output to the tank temperature indicator 24 and the remaining time indicator 33 provided on the operation panel 7 based on the above-mentioned input signals. At the same time, tank temperature indicator 2
4 and the remaining time indicator 33 and the light emitting diode 117 for displaying the stroke and the state (this light emitting diode 117
21L, 23, on the operation panel 7 shown in FIG.
31L, 32L, 34, 36, 43L, 44L, 45L
Etc. ) To the control signal. Further, the light emitting diode output is outputted to the light emitting diode 117 for displaying the stroke and the state.

Further, the microcomputer 110 includes a hot water storage valve 85, a drain valve 94, an upper nozzle valve 96A, a lower nozzle valve 96B, a long valve 97, a drain valve 98, a shampoo valve 102, as shown in FIG.
Control signals are output to the treatment valve 104 and the link motor 71 shown in FIG. 11 to control these valves and motor.

Further, the microcomputer 110 is
A pump 95 is controlled by controlling the inverter 106 shown in FIG.
Is driven at a predetermined power. Furthermore, Melody I
C118 is controlled to output a desired melody sound as needed. FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing operation / non-operation of related elements during a hair washing operation in an automatic hair washing machine, FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing each stroke time in a washing course, and FIGS. 16, 17, 18, and 19 are hair washing. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control contents in the mode.
It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control in a fir tree process.

First, referring to FIG. 14, an outline of the flow of the hair washing process during the hair washing operation will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, when the power is turned on, the standby mode is entered. After that, when the hot water supply key 21 is turned on, the hot water storage valve 85
Open to enter hot water supply mode and then enter standby mode. When the hair washing operation is started, the hair washing mode according to the hair washing course is entered, and the initial drainage (continuous) →
Light wash (continuous) → prewash (fir) → main wash (bottom only → fir →
Consecutive → Spot → Fir) → Rinse 1 (Bottom only → Continuous → Spot → Fir) → Treatment (Continuous) → Rinse 2
After a series of steps such as (continuous), hair washing is completed. It should be noted that each of the stroke times t1, t2, t3, t4t, t5, t6,
As shown in FIG. 15, ta, tb, tc, td, and te are set according to each cleaning course such as a full course, a shampoo course, a plain rinse course, and a treatment course.

When hot water supply key 21 is pressed during hot water supply, the operation is temporarily stopped, and when hot water supply key 21 is pressed again, restart is performed. Also,
If the hot water supply key 21 is pressed for 2 seconds or more during the temporary stop, the standby mode is returned. Pressing the short / medium hair washing course selection / start key 31 or the long hair hair washing course selection / start key 32 during the hair washing operation will cause a temporary stop, and the key lamps 31L and 32L corresponding to the hair washing course being operated will light up. change. In addition, the start key 31 for selecting a hair washing course corresponding to the key lamp that is lit
Alternatively, it is restarted by pressing 32 again, and if the start key 31 or 32 is pressed for 2 seconds or more during the temporary stop, the mode returns to the standby mode. However, if the hair washing operation is started and the “initial drainage, weak washing” is in progress, the start key 31 or 3
When 2 is pressed, it pauses and both the key lamps 31L and 32L turn on. That is, only during the “initial drainage, weak washing”, the short hair washing course or the long hair washing course can be changed. In this way, by changing the cleaning course only during the “initial drainage, weak cleaning”, that is, while the water level of the tank 87 is washable,
Even if you change the course on the way, you can finish washing your hair with a fixed amount of water.

When the long hair washing course is started, the long valve 97 is turned on in the process after "weak washing" shown by hatching in FIG. Further, referring to FIG. 14, in the hot water supply mode, when hot water supply starts,
When the head of the person being washed has long hair, the link motor 71 is forwardly rotated (hereinafter referred to as "right rotation") so that the upper nozzle link 55 does not interfere with hanging hair at the bottom of the water tank 51. Then, the upper nozzle link 55 is swung downward, and when the first reed switch MS1 detects the horizontal position of the upper nozzle link 55, the link motor 71 is stopped to stop the upper nozzle link 55 at the horizontal position (FIG. 1).
4 * 9).

Then, the water temperature detecting thermistor Th2 (see FIG.
2), the water temperature detection result is the mixing valve 84
When the temperature of the hot water mixed in (3) is in the temperature range suitable for washing hair, the hot water storage valve 85 is turned on to store hot water in the hot water storage valve 87. On the other hand, when the water temperature detection result by the water temperature detection thermistor Th2 indicates that the temperature of the hot water mixed by the mixing valve 84 is outside the temperature range suitable for washing hair, the hot water storage valve 85 is turned off and the drain valve 94 is turned on. Hot water is drained to the outside through the drain pipe 93.

As described above, in the hot water supply mode, if the hot water that has passed through the mixing valve 84 is in a temperature range where it cannot be used for washing hair, the hot water is not supplied to the hot water storage tank 87, but is drained to the outside. The hot water temperature inside is stable. The flow of the hair wash mode will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 16, 17, 18, and 19. In addition,
In the following description, it is assumed that the full course is selected as the long hair washing course. As shown in FIG. 16, when the hair washing mode is started, the water level and temperature of the hot water in the hot water storage tank 87 are detected (steps S11 and S12), the key input is awaited, and the key input is processed (steps S13 and S).
14). Then, in step S15, the process contents are read, the process count corresponding to each process in the hair washing mode shown in FIG. 14 is performed, and in step S16, step S1 is performed.
It is determined whether or not the stroke count counted in 5 is 13.

In step S16, step S15
When it is determined that the stroke count 13 has been counted,
The process proceeds to step S17, and time T is t in step S18.
Initial drainage is performed until it is determined that 1 has passed. Here, the initial drainage refers to the water first accumulated in the outflow pipe 96, the pump 95, the upper nozzle link 55, the lower nozzle link 58, etc. (This water is different from the hot water in the hot water storage tank 87, and is usually It is the chilled water). When entering the initial drainage stroke, first, as shown in FIG. 14, the link motor 71 is rotated clockwise so that the cooled water sprayed from the upper nozzle link 55 does not reach the head of the person to be washed as much as possible during the initial drainage. The nozzle link 55 is swung so that the second reed switch MS2 moves to the upper nozzle link 5
When the lower position of 5 is detected, the link motor 71 is stopped and the upper nozzle link 55 is stopped at the lower position (see * 10). Then, while driving the pump 95 at a frequency f (for example, 7 Hz), the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, and the long valve 97 are turned on.
Then, the initial drainage is performed.

In step S18, the initial drainage time T
When it is determined that t1 has passed, that is, the initial drainage stroke has ended, the process proceeds to step S63 via step S57 shown in FIG. 19, the stroke count is decremented here, and the process proceeds to step S69 via step S64. . In step S69, it is determined whether the inverter 106 is abnormal. Here, if the abnormality of the inverter 106 is determined, the trouble monitor mode is entered and the display 24
When the error is displayed (E) and the inverter 106 is determined to be normal, the hair washing operation is continued and the time count is continued (step S70), and the process returns to step S11 in FIG.

Returning to step S11, the process proceeds to step S19 after the process of determining the stroke count of the initial drainage process. In step S19, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 12 has been counted in step S15. If it is determined that the stroke count 12 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S20, and the time T is t2 in step S21.
Light cleaning is performed until it is determined that the time has passed. As shown in FIG. 14, the frequency f (for example, 30H
z), while driving the pump 95, the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, and the long valve 97 are turned on, and the first reed switch MS1 detects the horizontal position of the upper nozzle link 55. Rotate the link motor 71 to the right and reed switch MS
When 1 detects the horizontal position of the upper nozzle link 55,
The link motor 71 is stopped, and the nozzle link 5 is operated for a certain period of time.
Stop 5 at the horizontal position and perform weak washing (see * 11). In this way, by stopping the upper nozzle link 55 at a horizontal position for a certain period of time for washing, the user is first accustomed to the jetting force and the temperature of the washing water as in the case of washing the hair by hand. It is possible that the washing water can be applied to the hair, and suddenly the upper nozzle link 55 swings within a predetermined angle range, because the person to be washed may want to tickle or the washing water may be sprayed to the face. It is possible to alleviate such anxiety. In addition, in order to further enhance the above-mentioned effect, it is preferable to gradually increase the pump pressure.

When it is determined in step S21 that the weak cleaning time T has passed t2, that is, the weak cleaning process has ended, step S57 shown in FIG.
At 63, the stroke count is decremented and step S
After S64, S68, S69 and S70, the process returns to step S11 in FIG.

After the above weak cleaning process is completed, step S11
Returning to step S22, the process proceeds to step S22 after the process count determination step from the initial drainage process to the weak cleaning process. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 11 has been counted in step S15, and if it is determined that the stroke count 11 has been counted here, step S22
23, and prewashing (rubbing) is performed until it is determined in step S24 that the time T has passed t3. As shown in FIG. 14, the frequency f (for example, 3
While driving the pump 95 at 6 Hz), the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, and the long valve 97 are turned on, and the link motor 71
Is rotated forward and backward at predetermined intervals, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are repeatedly swung in small increments to perform prewashing (rubbing). The rotation control of the link motor 71 (corresponding to * 3 in FIG. 14) in this rubbing stroke will be described in detail later.

When it is determined in step S24 that the prewash (rubber) time T has passed t3, that is, the prewash (rubber) stroke has ended, the stroke count is decremented in step S63 via step S57 shown in FIG. , Through steps S64, S68, S69 and S70, the process returns to step S11 in FIG. When the pre-washing (fir) step is completed and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S25 after the step count determination step from the initial drainage step to the pre-washing (fir) step. In step S25, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 10 has been counted in step S15, and when it is determined that the stroke count 10 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S26 and step S26.
The main washing (only underneath) is performed until it is determined in 27 that the time T has passed t4. When entering the main wash (bottom only) step,
4, while driving the pump 95 at the frequency f (for example, 49 Hz), the upper nozzle valve 96A is turned off.
F, lower nozzle valve 96B and long valve 9
7 and the shampoo valve 102 are turned on, and the lower nose link 58 is swung to perform main washing (only under).

In step S27, main washing (only under)
When it is determined that the time T has passed t4, that is, the main washing (bottom only) stroke is completed, step S57 shown in FIG.
After that, the stroke count is decremented in step S63, and the flow returns to step S11 in FIG. 16 through steps S64, S68, S69 and S70. When the main washing (downward only) process is completed and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S25 through the process count determination step from the initial drainage process to the main washing (downward only) process. Step S2
8, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 9 is counted in step S15, and when it is determined that the stroke count 9 is counted, the process proceeds to step S29,
Main washing is performed until it is determined in step S30 that time T has passed t5. When the main washing (fir) step is started, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, the long valve 97, and the shampoo valve 102 are turned on, and the link is made in the same manner as the pre-washing step. The motor 71 is normally and reversely rotated at predetermined intervals, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are repeatedly oscillated in small increments to perform main washing.

When it is determined in step S30 that the main wash (fir) time T has passed t5, that is, the main wash (fir) stroke has ended, the stroke count is decremented in step S63 through step S57 in FIG. 1 through the steps S64, S68, S69 and S70.
It returns to step S11 of 6. When the main washing (fir) step is completed and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S31 of FIG. 17 through the step count determination step from the initial drainage step to the main washing (fir) step. In step S31, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 8 has been counted in step S15 of FIG. 16, and if it is determined that the stroke count 8 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S32, and the time T has passed t6 in step S33. Main washing (continuous) is performed until it is determined that the cleaning has been performed. When entering the main washing (continuous) stroke, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper nozzle valve 96A,
The lower nozzle valve 96B, the long valve 97, and the shampoo valve 102 are turned on, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are swung to perform main washing (continuous).

When it is determined in step S33 that the main wash (continuous) time T has passed t6, that is, the main wash (continuous) stroke has ended, the stroke count is decremented in step S63 through step S57 in FIG. 1 through the steps S64, S68, S69 and S70.
It returns to step S11 of 6. When the main washing (continuous) stroke ends and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S34 of FIG. 17 through the stroke count determination step from the initial drainage stroke to the main washing (continuous) stroke. In step S34, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 7 is counted in step S15. If it is determined that the stroke count 7 is counted here, the process proceeds to step S35, and it is determined that the time T has elapsed t7 in step S36. Main washing (spot) is performed until it is done. In the main washing (spot) step, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, the long valve 97, and the shampoo valve 102 are turned on, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link are connected. The main washing (spot) is performed by rocking 58.

When it is determined in step S36 that the main wash (spot) time has passed t7, that is, the main wash (spot) stroke has ended, step S57 in FIG.
After that, the stroke count is decremented in step S63, and the flow returns to step S11 in FIG. 16 through steps S64, S68, S69 and S70. When the main washing (spot) process is completed and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S37 of FIG. 17 through the process count determination step from the initial drainage process to the main washing (spot) process. In step S37, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 6 has been counted in step S15, and when it is determined that the stroke count 6 has been counted here, step S38
Then, the main washing is performed again until it is determined in step S39 that the time T has passed t8. Step S
In 39, when it is determined that the second main wash (fir) time T has passed t8, that is, the second main wash (fir) stroke has ended, the stroke count is determined in step S63 through step S57 in FIG. It is decremented, and the process returns to step S11 of FIG. 16 through steps S64, S68, S69 and S70.

After returning to step S11 after the second main-washing (firth) stroke, the process proceeds from the initial drainage stroke to the second main-washing (firth) stroke through the stroke count determination step shown in FIG.
Then, the process proceeds to step S40. In step S40, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 5 has been counted in step S15. If it is determined that the stroke count 5 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S41, and it is determined that the time T has elapsed t9 in step S42. Rinse 1 (only below) is performed until it is done. When entering the rinsing 1 (bottom only) stroke, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper nozzle valve 9 is operated while driving the pump 95 at a frequency f (for example, 49 Hz).
6A is turned off, the lower nozzle valve 96B and the long valve 97 are turned on, and the lower nozzle link 58
Swing only and rinse 1 (bottom only).

If it is determined in step S42 that the rinse 1 (lower only) time T has passed t9, that is, the rinse 1 (lower only) stroke has ended, the stroke count is determined in step S63 via step S57 in FIG. Decremented, steps S64, S68, S69 and S
After 70, the process returns to step S11 of FIG. When the rinse 1 (bottom only) stroke is completed and the process returns to step S11,
After the stroke count determination step from the initial drainage stroke to the rinse 1 (lower only) stroke, the process proceeds to step S43 in FIG. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 4 has been counted in step S15. If it is determined that the stroke count 4 has been counted here, the process proceeds to step S44, and it is determined that the time T has elapsed in step S45. Rinse 1 (continuous) is performed until it is done.
When entering the rinsing 1 (continuous) stroke, as shown in FIG.
The upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, and the long valve 97 are turned on, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are swung to perform rinsing 1 (continuous).

In step S45, rinsing 1 (continuous) time T has elapsed ta, that is, rinsing 1 (continuous).
When it is determined that the process has ended, step S5 in FIG.
After 7, the stroke count is decremented in step S63, and steps S64, S68, S69 and S70 are performed.
After that, the process returns to step S11 of FIG. Rinse 1 above
When the (continuous) stroke ends and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S46 of FIG. 18 through the stroke count determination step from the initial drainage stroke to the rinse 1 (continuous) stroke stroke. In step S46, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 3 has been counted in step S15. If it is determined that the stroke count 3 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S47, and it is determined that the time T has elapsed tb in step S48. Rinse 1 (spot) is performed until it is done. When entering the rinsing 1 (spot) stroke, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper nozzle valve 96A and the lower nozzle valve 9
6B and the long valve 97 are turned on, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are swung to perform rinsing 1 (spot).

When it is determined in step S48 that the rinse 1 (spot) time has passed tb, that is, the rinse 1 (spot) stroke has ended, the stroke count is decremented in step S63 through step S57 in FIG. , Steps S64, S68, S69 and S
After 70, the process returns to step S11 of FIG. When the rinsing 1 (spot) stroke is completed and the process returns to step S11, step S4 of FIG. 18 is performed through the stroke count determination step from the initial drainage stroke to the rinsing 1 (spot) stroke.
Move to 9. In step S49, step S1
It is determined whether or not the stroke count 2 is counted in 5,
If it is determined that the stroke count 2 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S50, and the time T is calculated in step S51.
Rinse 1 (fir tree) is performed until it is determined that tc has elapsed. When the rinse 1 (fir) stroke is started, as shown in FIG. 14, as in the pre-wash (fir) stroke, the upper nozzle valve 96 is used.
A, lower nozzle valve 96B and long valve 97
Is turned on, the link motor 71 is rotated forward and backward at predetermined intervals, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are repeatedly swung in small increments to perform rinse 1 (rubbing).

In step S51, the rinse 1 (rubbing) time T has passed tc, that is, rinse 1 (rubbing).
When it is determined that the process has ended, step S5 in FIG.
After 7, the stroke count is decremented in step S63, and steps S64, S68, S69 and S70 are performed.
After that, the process returns to step S11 of FIG. Rinse 1 above
When the (fir) stroke is completed and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S52 of FIG. 18 through the stroke count determination step from the initial drainage stroke to the rinse 1 (fir) stroke. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the stroke count 1 has been counted in step S15. If it is determined that the stroke count 1 has been counted, the process proceeds to step S53, and it is determined that the time T has elapsed td in step S54. Treatment is performed until it is done. When the treatment process is started, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper nozzle valve 96A, the lower nozzle valve 96B, the long valve 97 and the treatment valve 104 are turned on.
At the same time, the treatment is performed by swinging the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58.

When it is determined in step S54 that the treatment time T has passed td, that is, the treatment stroke has ended, the stroke count is decremented in step S63 through step S57 in FIG. 19, and steps S64, S68, S69. And through S70, the process returns to step S11 of FIG. When the treatment process is completed and the process returns to step S11, the process proceeds to step S55 of FIG. 18 through the process count determination step from the initial drainage process to the treatment process, and then step S55.
Rinse 2 until it is judged at 56 that time T has passed te 2
Is done. As shown in FIG. 14, when the rinsing 2 stroke is started, the valve 96A for the upper nozzle and the valve 96B for the lower nozzle are shown.
And the long valve 97 is turned on, and the upper nozzle link 55 and the lower nozzle link 58 are swung to perform rinsing 2.

In step S56, rinse 2 hours T
When te has elapsed, that is, when it is determined that the two rinsing strokes have ended, the stroke count is decremented in step S63 of FIG. Then, when the stroke count 0 is read and the end of the rinse 2 is confirmed in step S68, the output of the inverter 106 is stopped in step S71. Then, in steps S72 and S73, after the inverter output is stopped, the second
Reed switch MS2 is turned on and the upper nozzle link 5
5 is determined to be in the lower position (see * 12 in FIG. 14)
Then, all outputs are turned off in step S74, and step S7
At 5, the buzzer or a predetermined melody sounds and the hair washing mode ends.

The frequency output (* 4 in FIG. 14) of the inverter 106 in the main wash (rubbing), main wash (continuous) and rinse 1 (continuous) and rinse 1 (fir) strokes is:
As shown in Table 1 below, it is output according to the pressure setting of the long course and the short course. Table 1 shows the relationship between pressure setting and frequency.

[0071]

[Table 1]

Main washing (spot) and rinsing 1
The frequency output of the inverter 106 in the (spot) step is 24 HZ (1 second) -when the short course is selected.
[Setting + Pressure frequency two steps higher] Hz (1 second) is repeated (* 1 in FIG. 14), and 30HZ (1 second)-[Setting + two steps pressure frequency] Hz (1 when the long course is selected. Second) (* in FIG. 14)
2).

Further, from main washing (only below) to main washing (fir)
And when rinsing 1 (bottom only) to rinse 1 (fir) (* 13 in FIG. 14), the pump 95 is stopped for 0.3 seconds from the main wash (bottom only) to the main wash (fir). ) And rinsing 1 (only underneath) to rinsing 1 (fir), the pressure fluctuation during valve switching is large, so that the water hammer phenomenon resulting from this is prevented.

The initial drainage (continuous), weak cleaning (continuous), prewash (fir), main wash (bottom only, fir, continuous, spot, fir), rinse 1 (lower only, continuous, spot, fir) , Treatment (continuous) and rinse 2 (continuous)
After each step, before decrementing the step count in step S63 of FIG. 19, step S57 is performed so that warm water does not remain in the tank 87 at the end of hair washing.
It is determined whether or not the remaining time of the entire process is 2 minutes or less. If the remaining time of the entire process is 2 minutes or less, the hot water storage valve 85 is turned off to stop hot water supply. For example, when the washing course is the full course, the remaining time of the entire process is 2 minutes or more at the end of the main washing (spot) (see FIG. 15), so the tank 87
Water level sensor 89, 9 while maintaining the internal water level at a predetermined level
ON / OFF of hot water storage valve 85 based on 0 output signal
To continuously supply hot water (steps S58, S59, S
60, S61). On the other hand, since the remaining time of the entire process is 2 minutes or less at the end point after the main washing (fir tree), the hot water storage valve 85 is turned off to stop hot water supply (step S62).

On the other hand, in each process from the initial drainage process to the treatment process, each process time t1, t2, t
3, t4t, t5, t6, ta, tb, tc and td
Has not elapsed, that is, until the end of each stroke,
In step S64 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the temporary stop flag "1" is set. Here, if the temporary stop flag "1" is not set, it is determined in step S65 whether or not the hood 3 is opened and the hood switch 112 is OFF, and in step S66, the hood 3 is closed. It is determined whether or not the hair-washing course selection / start key 31 or 32 is ON during driving. The hood switch 112 is turned off in step S65.
If it is determined that the hair-washing course selection / start key 31 or 32 is turned on in step S66, the pause flag "1" is set in step S69 and the process returns to step S11 in FIG. 16 and in step S65. ,
The hood switch 112 is ON, and step S66
If the hair wash course selection / start key 31 or 32 is OFF, the process proceeds to step S68.

If the temporary stop flag "1" is set in step S64, the cleaning operation is stopped and the time counting is stopped in step S76. And
In step S77, the hood 3 is closed again and the hood switch 112 is turned on, and in step S78,
Select the hair washing course and start key 31 or 32 again O
If the answer is N, the temporary stop flag is cleared to "0" in step S79, that is, the hood 3 is closed again and the hood switch 112 is turned off in step S77. If the start key 31 or 32 is not turned on again, the process shown in FIG.
It returns to step S11 of 6.

Next, the flow of rotation control of the link motor in the fir stroke will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, when the fir stroke starts, in steps S100 and S101, the link motor 71
Rotate to the right for 1.5 seconds. Then, when 1.5 seconds have passed, in steps S102 and S103, the link motor 71 is
For 0.1 seconds. Then, steps S104 and S
At 105, the link motor 71 is rotated counterclockwise for 1.0 second.
Then, when 1.0 second has elapsed, the link motor 71 is stopped in step S106, and it is determined in step S108 whether or not the set time T of each fir stroke shown in FIG. 15 has elapsed. Here, if the set time T has not elapsed, the process returns to step S100, and if the set time T has elapsed, the fir tree process is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process.

In this way, by rotating the link motor 71 forward and backward at predetermined intervals, the upper nozzle link 55, in particular, repeatedly oscillates in small steps as shown in FIG. 21, so that the head of the person being washed can be washed. By giving a moderate stimulus, it is possible to make the person being washed feel as if they were washing their hair with their hands. Therefore, the massage on the head and the cleaning effect can be improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that many modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the present invention. In the above example,
Although the upper and lower nozzle links are swung by one link motor, the upper and lower nozzle links are individually swung, and only the upper and lower nozzle links are repeatedly swung in small increments. Can be achieved.

Further, since the upper nozzle link and the lower nozzle link are independently connected to the pump, for example, after the main washing (bottom only) process and rinse 1 (bottom only) in the hair washing mode, the upper nozzle The cleaning liquid may be sprayed from only the link to add the main washing (upper only) stroke and the rinse 1 (upper only) stroke.

[0081]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the nozzle link repeatedly oscillates in small increments during a predetermined period in the hair-washing operation. It can be given a stimulating effect to make the person being washed feel as if they were washing their hair with their hands.

Therefore, there is an excellent effect that the massage on the head and the cleaning effect can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an automatic hair washer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the upper part thereof.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a configuration of an operation panel.

FIG. 4 is a partial vertical sectional side view of the automatic hair washer.

5 is a cross-sectional plan view taken along line I-I of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a detailed configuration of an upper nozzle link.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a jetting state to the head of the upper nozzle link.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view showing a mounting state of nozzles of the upper nozzle link.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a nozzle of an upper nozzle link.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a specific configuration of a lower nozzle link.

FIG. 11 is an illustrative view of a drive mechanism for driving an upper nozzle link and a lower nozzle link.

FIG. 12 is a water channel diagram of the automatic hair washer.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit of the automatic hair washing machine.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing operation / non-operation of related elements during a hair washing operation in the automatic hair washing machine.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing each stroke time in the cleaning course.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing control contents in a hair washing mode.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing control contents in a hair washing mode.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing control contents in a hair washing mode.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing control contents in a hair washing mode.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the control contents in the fissure stroke.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the movement of the upper nozzle link in the fir stroke.

[Explanation of symbols]

 51 water tank 55 upper nozzle link 71 link motor 110 microcomputer

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Hideaki Matsunaga 2-18 Keihan Hondori, Moriguchi City, Osaka Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takenari 2-18 Keihan Hondori, Moriguchi City, Osaka Sanyo Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Masaru Noro 2-18 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Akio Nishiyama 2-1-1 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Takara Belmont Shares In the company

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A nozzle link in which a plurality of nozzles for spraying washing water are arranged so as to be swingably supported in a water tank, and the nozzle link is repeated during a predetermined period in a hair washing operation. An automatic hair washing machine comprising: a link rocking control means for rocking repeatedly in small steps.