JPH1133269A - Controller for washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to easily know the setting contents of various functions to be additionally set correspondingly to set program sequence contents in a controller for washing machine for setting a water level, washing time, the number of times of rinsing and dehydrating time or the like and successively controlling respective processes for washing, rinsing and dehydrating. SOLUTION: The contents set by a switch input means 21 for setting the water level, the washing time, the number of times of rinsing and the dehydrating time or the like are displayed on a 1st display means 22, the contents of prescribed functions to be operated in the respective processes for washing, rinsing and dehydrating are displayed on a 2nd display means 23, and the respective processes for washing, rinsing and dehydrating are successively controlled by a control means 19. When operating the prescribed functions corresponding to the contents set by the switch input means 21, the control means 19 displays the contents of the prescribed functions on the 2nd display means 23.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a water level, a washing time,
The present invention relates to a control device for a washing machine that sets the number of times of rinsing, dehydration time, and the like, and sequentially controls each step of washing, rinsing, and dehydrating.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a control device of a washing machine of this type, after the start of washing, based on data determined by a laundry amount determining function, includes water level, washing time, rinsing frequency, dehydration time and other contents (program sequence contents). ) Is automatically set, or the user individually inputs and sets the water level, the washing time, the number of rinses, and the dehydration time according to his / her preference, and according to the set program sequence contents (for example, while supplying water). After automatically adding various functions (e.g., using or not using a dehydrating function), the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating processes were sequentially controlled.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, since there is no means for displaying the setting contents of various functions, the user needs to actually perform each of the washing, rinsing, and dewatering steps. There was a problem that the set functions could not be confirmed.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to allow a user to easily know the setting contents of various functions to be additionally set according to the set program sequence contents. I have.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, contents set by switch input means for setting water level, washing time, rinsing frequency, dehydration time and the like are displayed on a first display means. The contents of the predetermined functions that operate in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps are displayed on the second display means, and the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps are sequentially controlled by the control means. The control means is configured to display the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means when operating the predetermined function with the contents set by the switch input means.

Thus, the user can easily know the setting contents of various functions to be additionally set according to the set program sequence contents.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is directed to a switch input means for setting a water level, a washing time, a number of times of rinsing, a dehydration time, etc. 1 display means, second display means for displaying the contents of predetermined functions that operate in each step of washing, rinsing, and dehydration, and control means for sequentially controlling each step of washing, rinsing, and dehydration, The control means is configured to display the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means when the predetermined function is operated based on the contents set by the switch input means.
According to the set program sequence contents, the set contents of various functions to be set can be easily known.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control means displays the second display means while the predetermined function is being operated in each of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps. The content of the predetermined function is configured to be displayed at predetermined intervals, and the user can know the timing at which the set various functions operate.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control means operates the predetermined function in each of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps, and then displays the predetermined function on the second display means. Is not displayed uniquely, and the user can know the timing when the operation of the set various functions is completed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the control means cannot perform the operation of the predetermined function in each of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps, the second display is performed. It is configured so that the contents of the predetermined function are not uniquely displayed on the means, and in various environments where the washing machine is installed, even if the operation setting of the predetermined function can not be performed, it is possible to know the setting contents. it can.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined operation is performed by the switch input means, the control means performs the predetermined operation irrespective of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps. Operating the function and displaying the content of the predetermined function on the second display means,
The independent operation of various functions can be confirmed.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 2, a water receiving tub 1 includes a washing and dewatering tub 3 in which a pulsator 2 is rotatably arranged at the bottom, and a washing machine outer frame is provided by hanging rods 4. Hanging on 5 A plurality of circulating water channel covers 6 are attached to the inner surface of the washing and dewatering tub 3 to form a plurality of independent circulating water channels 7 with the washing and dewatering tub 3. A lower blade 8 is integrally provided on the back surface of the pulsator 2, and a pump chamber 9 formed on the outer periphery of the lower blade 8 communicates with a plurality of circulation water channels 7. The upper portions of the plurality of circulation channels 7 are opened toward the inside of the washing and dewatering tub 3 to form openings 10, and each of the openings 10 is provided with a watering nozzle 11.

The motor 12 is disposed below the water receiving tub 1 and drives the pulsator 2 at the time of washing and spins the washing and spinning tub 3 at the time of dehydration via the V-belt 13 and the speed reduction mechanism 14. . The drain valve 15 controls the drainage of the washing water in the washing and dewatering tub 2, and is disposed below the water receiving tub 1. The water supply valve 16 is for supplying water into the washing and dewatering tub 3. A lid 17 is provided above the outer frame 5 of the washing machine. The control device 18 includes a motor 12, a drain valve 15, and a water supply valve 1.
6 and the like are controlled. The fluid balancer reduces vibration of the washing and dewatering tub 3 during dehydration, and is provided above the washing and dewatering tub 3.

The control device 18 is constructed as shown in FIG. 1, and the control means 19 comprises a microcomputer.
The drain valve 15, the water supply valve 12, and the like are controlled. The switch input means 21 is for setting the water level, the washing time, the number of times of rinsing, the dehydration time, and the like, and the contents set by the switch input means 21 are displayed on the first display means 22. The second display means 23 displays the contents of a predetermined function that operates in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps. The water level detecting means 24 detects the water level in the washing and dewatering tub 3. 25 is a power switch, 26 is an AC power supply, 27
Is a phase advance capacitor of the motor 12.

As shown in FIG. 3, the switch input means 21 includes a water level switch 21a, a washing time switch 2
1b, rinse number switch 21c, dehydration time switch 21d, course switch 21e, start /
It is composed of a temporary stop switch 21f and the like.

The first display means 22 includes a water level display section 22
a, a washing, rinsing, and dehydrating process progress display section 22b, a washing, rinsing, and dehydrating setting content display section 22c, a remaining time display section 22d, a course display section 22e, and the like.
The second display means 23 displays a W waterfall washing display part 23a showing the setting contents of the first predetermined function, a waterfall rinsing display part 23b showing the setting contents of the second predetermined function, and a setting content of the third predetermined function. The display unit 23c has a color display unit 23c.

Here, the first predetermined function "W waterfall washing"
Pumps the washing water by the rotation of the pulsator 2.
A function of discharging the water from the watering nozzle 11 toward the inside of the washing and dewatering tub 3 through the circulating water channel 7 to wash with washing water from the upper part of the laundry, and a second predetermined function of “waterfall rinsing” The third predetermined function "color mochi washing" is to remove free chlorine contained in tap water supplied to the washing and dewatering tub 3 with a reducing agent. , Refers to the function of preventing the laundry from fading.

The course set by the course changeover switch 21e includes a "standard course" for setting a standard washing time, the number of rinses, and a dehydration time, as shown in a course display section 22e, and a washing time changeover switch 21b, A "my home course" which is individually set and stored by the rinsing number change switch 21c and the dehydration time change switch 21d, a "light washing course" in which the water flow is weak, and a washing and dewatering tub 3
A "house cleaning course" in which a porous body (not shown) is placed on the pulsator 2 in the inside and washing water is applied to the laundry on the porous body from the watering nozzle 11 to wash the laundry, and the water flow is increased. It has a "goose washing course" and a "blanket washing course" in which blankets can be washed.

The control means 19 includes a course changeover switch 21
The course selected in e is displayed on the course display section 22e,
The set water level is displayed on the water level display section 22a, and the washing time,
The set contents of the number of times of rinsing and dehydration time are displayed on each set content display section 22c, and the time required for performing a series of sequential operations of washing, rinsing, and dehydration are calculated, and the remaining time display section 22c
d is displayed.

The control means 19 has a predetermined function, for example, based on the contents set by the switch input means 21.
When a function of performing a dehydration operation while supplying water during a rinsing process called “waterfall rinsing” is additionally set in the contents of the program sequence, a waterfall rinsing display section 23 of the second display means 23 is provided.
b is turned on.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. After turning on the power with the power switch 25, the course changeover switch 21e
When the standard course is selected, the standard course portion of the course display section 22e is turned on, and when the program sequence is started by the start / pause switch 21f, the setting contents (for example, high water level, washing 8) corresponding to the standard course are started. Minutes,
The number of times of rinsing, dehydration 6 minutes) is automatically set, and the set contents are displayed on the water level display section 22a, the stroke progress display section 22b, and the setting content display section 22c of the first display means 22,
The control unit 19 calculates the time required for performing a series of sequential operations of washing, rinsing, and dehydrating, and displays the calculated time on the remaining time display unit 22d.

Step 3 in the flowchart of FIG.
If the standard course is set at 0 and if the number of times of rinsing is set to two or more at step 31, at step 32, one example of the predetermined function is “waterfall rinsing”. Is added to the contents of the program sequence, and in step 33, the waterfall rinsing display section 23b of the second display means 23 indicating that the predetermined function of "waterfall rinsing" has been set is turned on.

If the standard course is not set in step 30, or if the number of times of rinsing is set to less than 2 in step 31 even if the standard course is set, the "fall" Rinsing is not set, and in step 35, the waterfall rinsing display section 23 of the second display means 23 indicates that the predetermined function of "waterfall rinsing" is set.
b is not turned on.

In this way, even if the waterfall rinsing function is set or canceled by changing the course setting or the number of times of rinsing at the convenience of the user, various functions of the waterfall rinsing function can be set. The contents can be easily visually recognized.

In the above description, specific examples of the various functions of the waterfall rinsing function and the number of times of rinsing are specifically shown. However, this is particularly a means for displaying the contents of the various functions on the second display means 23. It is not limited.

(Embodiment 2) Control means 19 in FIG.
During the operation of the predetermined function in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating processes, for example, while the “waterfall rinsing” is being operated, the waterfall rinsing display portion 23b of the second display means 23 is displayed at a predetermined interval (for example, 0.5 seconds). ). Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 5.
If the waterfall rinsing function is set in advance in step 36, it is determined in step 37 whether the waterfall rinsing function is operating. If the waterfall rinsing function is operating, the waterfall rinsing function is set in step 39. Until the end, in steps 38, 33, and 35, the waterfall rinse display section 23b is flickered at a 0.5 second cycle.

Thus, the user can easily know the timing for performing the waterfall rinsing function.

In the above description, specific examples of the various functions of the waterfall rinsing function and the blinking cycle of the waterfall rinsing display section 23b are specifically shown.
The display means on the display means is not limited.

(Embodiment 3) Control means 19 in FIG.
Is configured so that the waterfall rinsing display section 23b of the second display means 23 is not uniquely displayed after a predetermined function, for example, "waterfall rinsing" is operated in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating processes. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 6. If the waterfall rinsing function is set in advance in step 36 of FIG. 6 after the start of the program sequence, the operation of the waterfall rinsing function is performed in step 39. Is completed, and if the operation of the waterfall rinsing function is completed, the waterfall rinsing display section 23b is turned off in step 35.

Thus, the user can easily know that the waterfall rinsing function has been completed.

(Embodiment 4) Control means 19 in FIG.
Indicates that the operation of the predetermined function cannot be performed in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps.
If “waterfall rinse” cannot be set after 00 times, the second
Of the display means 23 of the display means 23 is not uniquely displayed. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
In step 36, if the waterfall rinsing function has been set in advance, if the number of times the standard course has been driven is 100 or more in step 40, the setting of the waterfall rinsing function is canceled in step 34, and the waterfall rinsing display section Turn off 23b.
If the number of times of driving the standard course is less than 100 in step 40, the waterfall rinsing function is set in step 32, and the waterfall rinsing display section 23b is turned on.

Thus, in various environments where the washing machine is installed, it is possible to easily know that the setting of this function has been canceled, for example, when satisfactory performance cannot be obtained even when the waterfall rinsing function is operated. it can.

(Embodiment 5) Control means 19 in FIG.
When a predetermined operation is performed by the switch input means 21, for example, when the washing time changeover switch 21b and the rinsing number changeover switch 21c are simultaneously pressed, a predetermined function, for example, ""Rinsewaterfall" is operated to display the waterfall rinse display part 23b of the second display means 23. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 8. Immediately after the power is turned on by the power switch 25, in step 41 of FIG.
When 1b and the rinsing number changeover switch 21c are simultaneously pressed, the waterfall rinsing function is operated in step 42, and the waterfall rinsing display section 23b is turned on in step 33. If the washing time switch 21b and the rinsing number switch 21c are not pressed at the same time in step 41, the waterfall rinsing display 23b is turned off in step 35.

Thus, the independent operation of various functions such as the waterfall rinsing function can be easily visually recognized (at the time of store or factory shipment).

[0040]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the switch input means for setting the water level, the washing time, the number of times of rinsing, the dehydration time, etc., and the contents set by the switch input means First display means for displaying
Second display means for displaying the contents of predetermined functions that operate in each of the steps of washing, rinsing, and dehydration; and control means for sequentially controlling each of the steps of washing, rinsing, and dehydration. When the predetermined function is operated according to the contents set by the input means, the contents of the predetermined function are displayed on the second display means. Therefore, the user is additionally set according to the set program sequence contents. Since the setting contents of various functions can be easily known, the contents of the program sequence including the presence / absence of various functions can be set finely.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the control means displays the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means while the predetermined function is operating in each of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps. Is configured to be displayed at every interval, the user can know the timing at which the set various functions operate, and can confirm the operation of the various functions.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, after the control means operates the predetermined function in each of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps, the control means uniquely displays the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means. Since the display is not displayed, the user can know the timing at which the operation of the set various functions is completed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the operation of the predetermined function cannot be performed in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps, the control means displays the content of the predetermined function on the second display means. Is not displayed unambiguously, even when the operation setting of the predetermined function cannot be performed in various environments in which the washing machine is installed, the setting contents can be quickly known.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined operation is performed by the switch input means, the control means operates the predetermined function regardless of each of the washing, rinsing and dehydrating steps. Since the contents of the predetermined function are displayed on the display means 2, it is possible to confirm the independent operation of each function, so that it is easy to confirm the operation of each function at the store and to inspect various functions at the time of factory shipment. Can be done.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of a control device of a washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the washing machine provided with the control device of the washing machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an operation panel of the control device of the washing machine.

FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart of a main part of the control device of the washing machine;

FIG. 5 is an operation flowchart of a main part of a control device of a washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is an operation flowchart of a main part of a control device for a washing machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is an operation flowchart of a main part of a control device of a washing machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of a main part of a control device for a washing machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

 19 control means 21 switch input means 22 first display means 23 second display means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. Switch input means for setting a water level, a washing time, a number of times of rinsing, dehydration time, etc., and first display means for displaying contents set by the switch input means.
Second display means for displaying the contents of predetermined functions that operate in each of the steps of washing, rinsing, and dehydration; and control means for sequentially controlling each of the steps of washing, rinsing, and dehydration. A control device for a washing machine configured to display the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means when the predetermined function is operated based on the contents set by the input means. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means at predetermined intervals during the operation of the predetermined function in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps. Item 2. A control device for a washing machine according to Item 1. 3. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control means does not uniquely display the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means after operating the predetermined function in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps. Washing machine control device. 4. The control means, when the operation of the predetermined function cannot be performed in each of the washing, rinsing, and dehydrating steps,
The control device for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the content of the predetermined function is not uniquely displayed on the second display means. 5. The control means, when a predetermined operation is performed by the switch input means, activates a predetermined function irrespective of each step of washing, rinsing and dehydrating, and displays the contents of the predetermined function on the second display means. The control device for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein