KR102121380B1 - Method for controlling washing course - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of controlling a washing course, which is a method of controlling a washing unit for washing an object to be washed, includes a washing step of washing the object to be washed, wherein the washing step includes: an intensive washing step of performing a first mode for inputting a detergent to the object to be washed and boiling the same; a detergent removing step of performing a second mode for completely removing the detergent by spin-drying a part of the object to be washed and inputting washing water; a finishing step of performing a third mode for completely spin-drying the object to be washed; and a photographing step of photographing the inside of the washing unit simultaneously with the washing step. According to the present invention, an optimal washing course is recommended according to a type of the object to be washed so that a user can easily select a washing course suitable for the type of object to be washed, and a washing process of the object to be washed is easily recognized even with naked eyes.

Description

Washing course control method {METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WASHING COURSE}

The present invention relates to a laundry course control method. In more detail, it is related to a control method for recommending a washing course for each theme, saving electricity consumption and washing time in the washing process of the laundry object, and easily checking the laundry object being washed.

The washing machine is a means for removing foreign substances and odors from clothing such as shoes and clothes. In detail, the washing machine accommodates the clothes and removes foreign substances by agitating with a cleaning agent and washing water, and additionally, a flavoring agent is added to feel comfortable to a person wearing clothes. To this end, the washing machine is provided in various ways, such as a washing machine that washes the clothes input from the upper direction through a centrifugal separation principle, a drum washing machine that washes clothes by putting the clothes inside the drum-shaped body. Moreover, in recent years, as the shape of the washing machine has been miniaturized and the washing technology has been advanced, it is possible to maximize efficiency and convenience by collectively performing tasks related to laundry objects as in Prior Art 1 (Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0022948). A washing machine capable of being disclosed is disclosed.

In addition, the washing machine is pre-stored in a number of laundry courses (approximately 10) that are programmed by properly setting washing conditions such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration times according to the weight (package) of the turbidity, so that the user can pre-store the washing courses. If is selected, the optimal washing process corresponding to the selected washing course is performed.

In order to select the laundry course, a washing machine is provided with a display unit for providing a washing course, and an input unit for inputting operation instructions related to the washing course and the washing machine is provided, so that the user can easily select the washing course and washing conditions. It is intended to be specified.

However, recently, as materials of new materials have appeared and the types of clothes have become very diverse, the laundry course provided in the conventional washing machine is being subdivided and diversified as the user is worried about which laundry course to choose. There is a problem that it is difficult to respond to the needs of the user.

In addition, in the case of the prior document 1, there is a problem in that the washing time is long because the pre-washing is performed before the full-scale washing starts in the washing process. In addition, the conventional washing machine has a problem in that a user who has to wash clothes in a hurry feels uncomfortable because the time for receiving the washing water is required separately. Additionally, in the conventional washing machine, as the washing time increases, the electricity consumption also increases rapidly, resulting in a cost problem. Accordingly, there is a need to develop a laundry system that can further improve convenience by reducing washing time and electricity consumption.

Prior Literature 1: Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0022948 (2011.03.08. published)

The present invention is to solve the conventional problems as described above, the object of the present invention is to recommend the optimal laundry course according to the type of laundry object so that the user can easily select a laundry course suitable for the type of laundry object It is to provide a washing machine washing course method.

Another object of the present invention is a washing machine that allows a user to edit a laundry list for each category for various types of laundry objects by subdividing categories for each item, cloth, and function frequently used or necessary. To provide a laundry course method.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing course method of a washing machine that enables a user to easily select a desired washing object type by category by subdividing categories by item, cloth, and function, which are frequently used or required by the user. Is doing.

In addition, the technical problem of the present invention is to provide a washing method that can save electricity consumption and washing time.

It is also an object of the present invention to have a washing process that is different from conventional washing machines.

In addition, the present invention aims to easily check the washing process of the laundry object with the naked eye.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a method of controlling a washing course of a washing unit for washing an object to be washed, and provides a plurality of laundry lists divided according to types of objects to be washed through a display unit provided in the washing unit. Includes a list providing step, a recommended step of recommending a laundry course based on the selected laundry list, and a washing step of washing the laundry object according to the selection of the recommended laundry course, and controls information related to a request to change the laundry course after the washing step In addition to the course change request step received additionally and the list secondary providing step of providing a plurality of laundry lists again through the display unit in response to the request to change the laundry course, the editing step of modifying the laundry course before the list providing step is further included. Includes.

In addition, the step of providing the laundry menu is characterized in that a plurality of laundry lists divided according to types of laundry objects is divided into categories and displayed on the display unit, wherein the categories are'by item','by different clothes', It is characterized by classifying the types of objects to be washed by'functional'.

In addition, the step of selecting the washing list is characterized in that it selects at least one washing list among the plurality of washing lists for each category.

In addition, the step of recommending the washing course is characterized in that it recommends an appropriate washing course to the laundry list selected from the previously stored washing courses.

In addition, the present invention further includes the step of changing a plurality of laundry lists for each category by a user, and the step of changing the laundry list is to select and edit a laundry list desired by the user from among the entire laundry list for each category. It is characterized by.

According to the washing course method of the washing machine according to the present invention, the optimal washing course is recommended according to the type of the laundry object, thereby enabling the user to easily select the laundry course suitable for the type of laundry object.

In addition, according to the present invention, a user can edit a laundry list for each category for various types of laundry objects by subdividing categories for each item, cloth, and function frequently used or necessary. It has the effect of making it easy to select the kind of laundry object desired.

In addition, according to the present invention, the washing process of the laundry object can be easily checked with the naked eye.

In addition, according to the present invention, the user can visually check the object to be washed only at a time desired by the user, thereby preventing unnecessary waste of power.

In addition, the present invention can significantly shorten and omit the time required for the pre-washing and washing water supply of the conventional washing machine, thereby significantly shortening the electricity consumption and washing time.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to quickly provide the washed clothes to a user who has to wear the washed clothes quickly, so that the user can quickly bring comfort.

1 is a view for explaining the operation flow of a method for recommending a laundry course according to the present invention.
2 is a view showing the overall washing process control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view showing a washing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing the configuration in the washing unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a plan view showing a body part, a stirring part, and a roller part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing the configuration of the roller portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view showing a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view showing a first terminal unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a view showing an insulating portion and a rotating portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a view showing a change in the connection state of the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion according to the rotation of the rotating portion.
11 is a view showing a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view showing a washing process according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a detailed view of the discharge step according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a detailed view of the washing step according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may easily practice. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below. In addition, in order to clearly disclose the present invention in the drawings, parts not related to the present invention are omitted, and the same or similar reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same or similar components.

The objects and effects of the present invention may be naturally understood or more apparent by the following description, and the objects and effects of the present invention are not limited only by the following description.

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following detailed description. In addition, in the description of the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Prior to describing the present invention in detail, "the object to be washed" refers to a subject that can be washed by being put into a washing unit as clothing such as clothes and shoes. However, the object to be washed is not limited to clothing, but can also be applied to bedding such as blankets.

In addition, the term referring to the direction in the present invention will be described based on the drawings, or based on the case where the washing apparatus according to the present invention is located on the ground.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a view showing an overall method of controlling a laundry course according to the present invention.

The present invention is a method for controlling a washing course of a washing unit for washing an object to be washed, a list providing step of providing a plurality of laundry lists divided according to types of laundry objects through a separate display unit provided in the washing unit, a selected laundry list A course change request step including a recommendation step of recommending a laundry course based on the basis and a washing step of washing a laundry object according to the selection of the recommended laundry course, and receiving information related to a request to change the laundry course after the washing step. And a list secondary providing step of providing a plurality of laundry lists again through a display unit in response to a request for changing the laundry course, and further comprising an editing step of modifying the laundry course before the list providing step.

In addition, the step of providing the list is characterized in that a plurality of laundry lists divided according to types of laundry objects is divided into categories and displayed on the display unit, wherein the categories are'by item','by clothes', and'by function'. Characterized by classifying the type of laundry. In addition, the step of providing the list is characterized by selecting at least one laundry list among a plurality of laundry lists for each category.

In addition, the recommended step is characterized by recommending an appropriate laundry course to a laundry list selected from pre-stored laundry courses.

Additionally, the present invention further includes an editing step of changing a plurality of laundry lists for each category by a user, and selecting and editing a laundry list desired by the user from among the entire laundry lists for each category.

In addition, the present invention, after the above-mentioned recommended step, the storage step (s100) for storing the washing water, the discharge step (s200) for injecting the washing water and the washing step (s300) for washing the washing object using the input washing water Includes.

In addition, the washing step (s300) is an intensive washing step (s310) in which a cleaning agent (a) is introduced and boiled in a first mode (m1) to be added to the laundry object (a), and then the washing object (a) is partially dehydrated before washing water is added. It includes a cleaning agent removal step (s320) to perform a second mode (m2) to completely remove the cleaning agent by input and a finishing step (s330) to perform a third mode (m3) to completely dehydrate the laundry object (a). In addition, the washing step (s300) is performed at the same time, and further includes a photographing step (s400) for photographing the interior of the washing unit 400.

2 is a view showing the overall configuration required for laundry course control according to an embodiment of the present invention. The washing apparatus according to the present invention is connected to the water tank 100 and the water tank 100 for receiving and storing washing water from a water source to move the washing water to the heating unit 300 and the washing unit 400 Water supply unit 200, a heating unit 300 for heating the washing water, a washing unit 400 for receiving the washing water and washing the washing object (a), and a control unit for controlling the washing process of the washing unit 400 Includes.

The washing water discharged through the water supply unit 200 is divided into a first washing water w1 and a second washing water w2. In detail, the first washing water w1 is washing water that is immediately input from the water supply unit 200 to the washing unit 400, and is provided at a relatively low temperature as compared with the second washing water w2, which will be described later. That is, the first washing water w1 has a first temperature t1, which is provided at a temperature lower than the second temperature t2 of the second washing water w2. In addition, the second washing water (w2) is the washing water moved from the water supply unit 200 to the heating unit 300 is heated and is introduced into the washing unit 400, the first temperature of the first washing water (w1) It has a second temperature t2 higher than (t1). That is, the first washing water w1 may be cold water, and the second washing water w2 may be provided as hot water. Additionally, the second temperature t2 of the second washing water w2 may vary according to the user's requirements, but may be provided at 30 to 40 degrees Celsius for easier washing of the object to be washed (a). .

The water tank 100 is configured to store washing water. In detail, the water tank 100 receives water from a water source and stores it as washing water. To this end, the water tank 100 is provided as a storage means such as a water supply tank and is connected to the water supply unit 200 to be described later.

The water supply unit 200 is configured to supply washing water to the heating unit 300 and the washing unit 400, which will be described later. To this end, the water supply unit 200 is connected to the water tank 100 and selectively supplies washing water to the heating unit 300 and the washing unit 400. As a more preferred embodiment, the water supply unit 200 may be provided as a pump or the like for supplying washing water through a separate control means, and the separate control means is a control panel in a control unit or a washing unit 400 to be described later. Can be replaced with As a more preferred embodiment, the water supply unit 200 is provided in a pair, and each water supply unit 200 is first washing water (w1), respectively, toward the heating unit 300 and the washing unit 400, which will be described later. And a second washing water w2. In detail, any one of the pair of water supply unit 200, the water supply unit 200 is supplied to the first washing water (w1) having a first temperature (t1) by being directly connected to the washing unit 400, the rest After the water supply unit 200 is connected to the heating unit 300 to supply the washing water, the second washing water w2 formed by heating to the second temperature t2 in the heating unit 300 is the washing unit 400 ).

The heating unit 300 is configured to heat the washing water. As described above, the heating unit 300 is provided to rapidly supply the second washing water w2 having the second temperature t2 to the washing unit 400, and the heating unit 300 is separately provided. It is connected to the water supply unit 200 through piping to receive washing water. Thereafter, the washing water is heated to form the second washing water w2 and then supplied to the washing unit 400. As a more preferred embodiment, the heating unit 300 may be heated by an electric water heater driven by gas, electricity, or the like, a gas water heater, or the like, and may heat the washing water using a separate heating means.

The washing unit 400 is configured to receive washing water after receiving the object to be washed (a). To this end, the washing unit 400 is connected to the water tank 100 and the heating unit 300 to receive the first washing water w1 and the second washing water w2, respectively.

3 is a view showing a washing unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a view showing the configuration in the washing unit 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a view of the present invention It is a plan view showing the body portion 410, the stirring portion 420 and the roller portion 433 according to an embodiment.

The washing unit 400 is configured to wash the object to be washed (a), and includes a body part 410 that maintains a fixed state and a stirring part 420 that agitates the object to be washed and the washing water by rotating.

The body unit 410 prevents the stirring unit 420 from causing excessively large vibrations during the rotation process, and assists the imaging unit 430, which will be described later, to easily photograph the inside of the stirring unit 420. To this end, the body portion 410 is provided in a cylindrical shape with an open top surface, and the stirring portion 420 is located inside. Here, the body portion 410 and the stirring portion 420 share the same first axis z1 with each other, and the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410 is spaced apart from the outer circumferential surface of the stirring portion 420 by a first length ( d1).

The stirring unit 420 is configured to stir the washing water and the laundry object (a). To this end, the stirring unit 420 may be provided in a cylindrical shape, and the inside may be sealed through opening/closing means provided separately. In addition, the stirring unit 420 has a radius of the second length (d2), the first rotation (s1) about the first axis (z1) (means rotation in the counterclockwise direction of FIGS. 3 and 4) Then, washing is performed by stirring the washing water and the object to be washed (a) with each other. In addition, the stirring unit 420 is connected to the power unit 460 located in the lower direction to receive power to perform the first rotation (s1).

The imaging unit 430 photographs the inside of the stirring unit 420 so that the user can easily check the washing state of the object to be washed (a). To this end, the imaging unit 430 is positioned between the body unit 410 and the stirring unit 420, and photographs the inside of the stirring unit 420 through the camera unit 434 positioned in an upward direction. In addition, the imaging unit 430 performs photographing by performing a first rotation s1 along the inner circumferential surface of the body unit 410 about the first axis z1. For easier and clearer imaging of the object to be washed (a), the imaging unit 430 includes a rod portion 431, a contact portion 432, and a roller portion 433.

The rod 431 is provided for measuring the first rotation s1 of the imaging unit 430 and the object (a) of the washing of the camera unit 434. To this end, the rod portion 431 is provided in a rod shape facing up and down and is located between the body portion 410 and the stirring portion 420. In detail, the rod portion 431 is formed to penetrate the roller portion 433 to be described later, and a contact portion 432 to be described later is provided in the lower direction, and a camera portion 434 described above is provided in the upper direction. Through revolution through the first rotation (s1) of the rod 431, the camera unit 434 continuously photographs the laundry object (a) in response to the stirring portion 420 that rotates the first rotation (s1), thereby achieving high speed. It is possible to more easily and clearly photograph the shape of the object to be rotated (a).

The contact portion 432 prevents the rod portion 431 from unintentionally shaking during the first rotation s1. To this end, the contact portion 432 is located in the lower direction of the rod portion 431 and is formed to have a circular cross-sectional shape when viewed from the upper direction or the lower direction. In addition, the lower surface of the contact portion 432 is provided to contact the lower surface of the body portion 410. Through this, as the contact portion 432 continuously makes a surface contact with the body portion 410, the rod portion 431 is outward or inner about the first axis z1 in the first rotation (s1) process. This prevents unintentional position changes.

As a more preferred embodiment, the body portion 410 may further include a rail portion 411. The rail portion 411 is configured to provide a rotation path of the contact portion 432. In detail, the rail portion 411 guides the contact portion 432 to rotate and revolve about the first axis z1 along the first axis (s1) only along a predetermined path. To this end, the rail portion 411 is formed to protrude from the lower surface of the body portion 410 and is formed in a pair of circular shapes to be positioned in the inner direction and the outer direction of the contact portion 432, respectively, so that the revolution of the contact portion 432 It is formed on the path. That is, the contact portion 432 is inserted to be positioned between the pair of rail portions 411. Accordingly, the contact portion 432 is disposed in a space formed between the pair of rail portions 411 to perform revolution along the rail portion 411. Through this, it is possible to block the unintended shaking phenomenon of the rod 431 in advance, so that a clearer picture of the object to be washed (a) is possible.

The roller portion 433 is configured to orbit the rod portion 431 through a rotational movement. In detail, one or more roller parts 433 are provided and the rod part 431 is first rotated (s1) through the second rotation (s2). To this end, the roller portion 433 is provided in the form of a roller and penetrates in the vertical direction through the rod portion 431, so that the outer circumferential surface is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410 and the outer circumferential surface of the stirring portion 420. It has a diameter equal to the distance d3. Through this, the roller portion 433 corresponds to the first rotation (s1) of the stirring portion 420 in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the stirring portion 420, the second axis (z2) which is the central axis of the rod portion 431 The second rotation (s2) centered around (means rotation in the clockwise direction of FIG. 4). Here, since the rod portion 431 is connected to the contact portion 432 inserted in the pair of rail portions 411, the first shaft z1 is not integrally formed with the roller portion 433 without a second rotation (s2). You can keep looking. By providing the roller portion 433, a separate power means for positioning the camera portion 434 to correspond to the rotation of the stirring portion 420 can be omitted. In addition, since the roller portion 433 moves in response to the rotation of the stirring portion 420, it is possible to continuously photograph a clear object to be washed (a) regardless of the speed of the stirring portion 420.

The camera unit 434 is a configuration for photographing and providing a laundry object (a) located inside the stirring unit 420 to a user, and may be provided as an imaging means such as a camera. Since the camera unit 434 is a known configuration, additional description will be omitted.

The control unit controls the washing process of the object to be washed (a). To this end, the control unit is connected to the washing unit 400 and washes the laundry object (a) according to a previously stored washing process, and the washing process includes a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. More detailed description of the washing process will be described later in FIG. 11.

6 is a view showing the configuration in the roller portion 433 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In a preferred embodiment, the roller portion 433 may be provided to include a cylindrical running portion 431, a plurality of bearing balls 4332 contacting the inner circumferential surface of the running portion 4331, and contacting the outer circumferential surface of the rod 431. have. Accordingly, the rotation of the roller portion 433 is facilitated, and it is possible to prevent a photographing obstacle of the laundry object a due to vibration. As a more preferred embodiment, in order to further improve the stability of movement of the camera unit 434, the outer circumferential surface of the driving unit 4331 may be coated with an elastic material. In this case, an effect of increasing friction between the body portion 410 and the stirring portion 420 of the roller portion 433 can be derived.

7 is a view showing a communication unit 440 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The communication unit 440 is configured to receive external power through a power supply means separately provided to the outside, and transmit it to the camera unit 434. To this end, the communication unit 440 is located in the outer direction of the rod 431 and is fixed by being formed to surround the rod 431. Meanwhile, the communication unit 440 supplies power to the camera unit 434 only when the first terminal unit 441 and the second terminal unit 451, which will be described later, are in contact.

The first terminal portion 441 is configured to transmit electric power supplied through electricity through contact with the second terminal portion 451, which will be described later, to the camera portion 434. To this end, the first terminal portion 441 is located in the outer direction of the communication unit 440 so that one end faces the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410 and the other end faces the rod portion 431. As a more preferred embodiment, the first terminal portion 441 is provided in a pair, and may be composed of positive and negative terminals, respectively. The first terminal portion 441 as described above is supplied with external power by contacting the second terminal portion 451, which will be described later, and the camera portion 434 is a laundry object (a) located inside the stirring portion 420 through this. Can continuously observe and photograph.

The second terminal unit 451 is configured to transmit external power through interaction with the aforementioned first terminal unit 441. To this end, the second terminal portion 451 is located in the inner direction of the body portion 410. In detail, the second terminal portion 451 is formed to face the inner direction from the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410, and is provided to correspond one-to-one with the first terminal portion 441. In addition, the second terminal portion 451 is formed in an annular shape and is formed along the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410. Through this, in the process that the rod 431 orbits about the first axis z1, the first terminal portion 441 is continuously supplied with external power while making continuous surface contact with the second terminal portion 451, thereby receiving the camera portion. It can be easily delivered to (434).

The insulating portion 442 is configured to prevent contact between the pair of first terminal portions 441. To this end, the insulating portion 442 is formed to protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the communication unit 440 toward the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 410. In addition, the insulating portion 442 may be provided with a material such as rubber that is not energized. By being provided with the insulating portion 442, even if the first terminal portion 441 approaches each other by external force, the insulating portion 442 may be blocked and thus contact may be prevented to prevent an accident such as a short circuit.

8 is a view showing a first terminal portion 441 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first terminal portion 441 is connected to the communication unit 440 through an elastic body 443. In the elastic body 443, when the contact between the first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451 is released by the rotating portion 450, which will be described later, the first terminal portion 441 is excessively moved toward the outside of the communication portion 440. To prevent it. To this end, the elastic body 443 is provided with a spring or the like having a restoring force.

9 is a view showing the insulating portion 442 and the rotating portion 450 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 10 is a first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451 according to the rotation of the rotating portion 450 It is a diagram showing the change in the connection state of the.

The rotating part 450 is a structure that controls the contact between the first terminal part 441 and the second terminal part 451. When the first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451 are in constant contact, the external power is continuously supplied to the camera portion 434 even when observation of the object to be washed (a) is unnecessary, and unnecessary waste may occur. The present invention discloses a configuration of a rotating part 450 for solving this.

The rotating part 450 is located between the body part 410 and the second terminal part 451. In detail, the rotating part 450 is formed in a disk shape provided to be rotatable about the third axis z3. In addition, a second terminal portion 451 described above is provided in the inner direction of the rotating portion 450, and the second terminal portion 451 is the same as the first terminal portion 441 or is provided in a disc shape. The third terminal 451 is rotated integrally with the rotation unit 450 by the third rotation s3 by the rotation unit 450 by the third rotation s3 about the third axis z3, thereby causing the first terminal unit ( 441) is released from contact with the second terminal unit 451, and the supply of external power to the camera unit 434 is released.

An intaglio groove 452 is further provided on one surface facing the inner direction of the rotating part 450. The intaglio groove 452 is configured to fix the position of the first terminal portion 441 when the contact between the first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451 is released. In detail, the first terminal portion 441 is inserted into the intaglio groove 452 in the process of approaching the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410 by the elastic body 443. Through this, it is possible to prevent the first terminal portion 441 from being positioned indiscriminately.

As a more preferred embodiment, the circumferential surface of the insulating portion 442 may be formed to be engraved in correspondence with the second terminal portion 451 to prevent contact with the second terminal portion 451 in the third rotation (s3). Therefore, it is possible to more easily rotate the second terminal portion 451, but it is possible to prevent contact between the second terminal portion 451 in advance.

10A illustrates a case in which the first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451 contact each other, and external power is supplied to the camera portion 434 through the first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451. It means the case. In this case, the first terminal portion 441 and the second terminal portion 451 contact each other, and each of the pair of first terminal portions 441 and the pair of second terminal portions 451 is contacted by the insulating portion 442 This is prevented.

10B is a case in which power supply to the camera unit 434 is stopped as the contact between the first terminal unit 441 and the second terminal unit 451 is released. In detail, as the rotating part 450 rotates about the third axis z3, the second terminal part 451 performs a third rotation (s3) integrally with the rotating part 450. Here, when the rotating part 450 and the second terminal part 451 rotate a third by 90 degrees (s3), the contact between the first terminal part 441 and the second terminal part 451 is released and the first terminal part 441 Is inserted into the intaglio groove 452 by the restoring force of the elastic body 443.

Through the first terminal portion 441, the second terminal portion 451, the insulating portion 442, and the rotating portion 450 as described above, if the user does not see the laundry object (a), the rotating portion 450 is rotated a third time. By (s3), unnecessary waste of electricity can be prevented. In addition, since the intaglio groove 452 is provided, the first terminal portion 441 can be prevented from being damaged by the rotating portion 450 and the second terminal portion 451 or unintentionally changed in position, thereby maximizing safety. .

11 is a view showing a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The washing step described in FIG. 1 includes an intensive washing step (s310), a cleaning agent removing step (s320), and a finishing step (s330). In detail, the intensive washing step s310 performs the first mode m1, the second mode m2 is performed in the detergent removal step s320, and the third mode m3 is performed in the finishing step s330. Is executed. The first mode m1, the second mode m2 and the third mode m3 are sequentially performed.

The first mode (m1) refers to a mode in which a cleaning agent is put into a laundry object (a) and boiled. In detail, in the first mode (m1), after the washing agent is put into the laundry object (a) input to the washing unit 400, it is boiled using washing water. Here, the washing water may be provided as the first washing water w1 or the second washing water w2 according to the type and material of the object to be washed (a). As a more preferred embodiment, the washing water may be set as the second washing water w2 to be easily boiled to boil the laundry object a. In detail, after the introduction of the cleaning agent, the second washing water w2 is introduced into the washing unit 400, and the washing unit 400 boils the laundry object (a) and washes it. Here, the second washing water w2 may be provided as 30 to 40 degrees Celsius as described above, or may be provided as steam having a higher second temperature t2.

The second mode (m2) is performed after the first mode (m1), and is a mode in which part of the object to be washed (a) is dehydrated and washing water is introduced. To this end, the washing unit 400 removes the washing water mixed with the cleaning agent and dehydrates it under the control of the control unit, and receives another washing water to perform the process of rinsing the laundry object (a). In a more preferred embodiment, in the second mode m2, the first cleaning water w1 or the second cleaning water w2 is introduced into the washing unit 400 to remove the cleaning agent, and another first cleaning water w1 ) Or the second washing water (w2) is re-entered to wash the object to be washed (a). The second mode m2 may be repeated a plurality of times according to the user's selection.

The third mode m3 is a mode in which the washing water is completely removed from the laundry object a, and is performed after the second mode m2. To this end, in the third mode (m3), the first washing water (w1) or the second washing water (w2) is completely removed by heating the washing target (a) or dehydrating the washing target (a) through a centrifugation principle. .

Through the first to third modes, the first washing water w1 and the second washing water w2 can be immediately supplied to the washing unit 400, thereby significantly saving washing time and electricity consumption. In detail, the present invention can shorten the time of receiving the washing water when compared with the conventional washing machine, and can save the electricity consumption consumed when supplying the second washing water (w2). In addition, since the pre-washing process, which is generally performed in a conventional washing machine, can be omitted, it is possible to reduce washing water and electricity consumption accordingly. Table 1 and Table 2 show a comparison of the washing process of the present invention and the conventional washing machine, and the amount of electricity used and the washing time according to the present invention. As disclosed in the present invention, it can be easily used in a laundry or laundry facility that washes a laundry object (a) using a washing unit 400.

The present invention Conventional washing machine Add cleaning agent and boil Adding detergent and pre-washing Partial dehydration of laundry object (a) Partial dehydration of laundry object (a) Rinsing of the object to be washed (a) Boiling the object to be washed (a) Partial dehydration of laundry object (a) Partial dehydration of laundry object (a) Rinsing of the object to be washed (a) Rinsing of the object to be washed (a) Complete dehydration of laundry object (a) Partial dehydration of laundry object (a) Rinsing of the object to be washed (a) Complete dehydration of laundry object (a) Actual wash time: 38 minutes Actual wash time: 56 minutes

Washing water temperature
(Temperature Celsius) Electricity consumption
(Kwh) Laundry time
(minute) 4 11 84 65 5 42 4 6 74 65 4 38

12 is a view showing a washing process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention includes a storage step (s100) for storing the washing water, a discharge step (s200) for introducing the washing water into the washing unit 400 and a washing step (s300) for washing the washing object (a).

The storage step (s100) is a step of storing the washing water supplied from the water source, the water tank 100 is connected to the water source to receive the washing water.

The discharge step (s200) is a step of discharging the washing water and putting it into the washing unit 400 and the heating unit 300. In detail, in the discharge step (s200), the washing water is delivered through the water supply unit 200 connected to the water tank 100. Here, as the water supply unit 200 is provided in a pair, each water supply unit 200 supplies washing water toward the washing unit 400 and the heating unit 300, respectively. In addition, the discharge step (s200) includes a first supply step (s210) and a second supply step (s220), a more detailed description thereof will be described later in FIG. 13.

The washing step s300 is a step of washing the object to be washed (a) using the washing unit 400 controlled through the control unit. To this end, in the washing step (s300), washing of the object to be washed (a) is performed based on a washing process preset and stored in the control unit. In detail, the washing step (s300) includes an intensive washing step (s310), a cleaning agent removing step (s320) and a finishing step (s330), and a more detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 14.

13 is a view showing in detail the discharge step (s200) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As described above, the discharge step s200 supplies the washing water to the washing unit 400 through the first supply step s210 and the second supply step s220.

The first supply step (s210) is a step provided to supply the first washing water (w1) to the washing unit 400, which means a step of supplying ordinary cold water. To this end, the first washing water w1 accommodated in the water tank 100 in the first supply step s210 is directly supplied to the washing unit 400 through the water supply unit 200.

The second supply step s220 is a step for supplying the second washing water w2 to the washing unit 400 to be applied in the intensive washing step s310, which will be described later, and is a step of supplying conventional hot water. To this end, in the second supply step (s220), the heating unit 300 connected to the water supply unit 200 is supplied with washing water and heated, and thus the heated washing water is formed as the second washing water w2. It is put into the washing unit 400. Here, the second washing water w2 has a second temperature t2 and is provided at a temperature higher than the first temperature t1 of the first washing water w1.

Through the first supply step (s210) and the second supply step (s220) as described above, the washing unit 400 can immediately receive the first washing water w1 and the second washing water w2 having different temperatures. It has the effect of saving washing time and electricity consumption.

14 is a view showing in detail the washing step (s300) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The washing step (s300) includes an intensive washing step (s310), a cleaning agent removing step (s320), and a finishing step (s330), which is sequentially performed to wash the object to be washed (a).

The intensive washing step s310 is a step of performing the first mode m1 described above, and is a step of more intensively washing the object to be washed (a). In detail, in the intensive washing step (s310), a first mode (m1) is performed in which a washing agent is introduced into the washing object (a) and the washing object (a) is boiled through the second washing water (w2). In more detail, a washing agent and a second washing water (w2) are supplied to the washing object (a) accommodated in the washing unit 400 in the intensive washing step (s310), and the washing unit 400 is driven to wash the washing object (a). Conduct the process of boiling. By providing the intensive washing step (s310), it is possible to omit the pre-washing of the conventional washing machine and immediately wash the object to be washed (a), thereby reducing electricity consumption and washing time.

The cleaning agent removing step (s320) removes the cleaning agent on the boiled laundry object (a) by performing the above-described second mode (m2). To this end, in the cleaning agent removal step (s320), the cleaning agent 400 is dehydrated according to the driving of the cleaning part 400 to partially dehydrate the laundry object (a), and the agent accommodated in the heating part 300 and the water tank 100 is removed. 1 The washing water (w1) or the second washing water (w2) is introduced into the washing unit 400 to wash the laundry object (a), thereby completely removing the cleaning agent contained in the laundry object (a). As a more preferred embodiment, the second mode m2 may be repeatedly performed in the cleaning agent removal step s320. That is, after some dehydration and rinsing processes of the laundry object (a) are completed once in the cleaning agent removal step (s320), the laundry object (a) is partially dehydrated again and the first cleaning water (w1) or the second cleaning water (w2) ) Can be repeated. Accordingly, it is possible to more easily remove the cleaning agent or foreign substances on the object to be washed (a).

The finishing step (s330) is a step of completing the washing by performing the above-described third mode (m3) on the laundry object (a) in which the cleaning agent removal step (s320) is completed. To this end, in the finishing step (s330), the washing unit 400 heats the object to be washed (a) or completely dehydrates the object to be washed (a) through a centrifugal separation principle, so that the first washing water (w1) or the second washing water ( w2) is completely removed. Through this, the object to be washed (a) can be dried more easily.

As a more preferred embodiment of the present invention, it may further include a photographing step (s400) for photographing the interior of the washing unit 400. The photographing step s400 is a step of checking the washing state of the object to be washed (a) by photographing the inside of the washing unit 400. To this end, the photographing step s400 is performed simultaneously with the previously described washing step s300. In detail, the photographing step s400 may be continuously performed from the start of the intensive washing step s310 to the end of the finishing step s330. However, the start and end times of the shooting step s400 as described above are not limited thereto, and may be variously provided, such as starting from the above-described discharge step s200.

In the photographing step s400, the roller part 433 in the above-mentioned washing part rotates about the second axis z2. Here, the contact portion 432 orbits while being inserted into the rail portion 411 to induce rotation of the more stable roller portion 433. Accordingly, the camera unit 434 can easily photograph the inside of the washing unit 400 while rotating the first axis s1 about the first axis z1.

The above-described preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed for the purpose of illustration, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, changes and additions are possible within the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be regarded as belonging to the above claims.

If a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains, various substitutions, modifications and changes are possible without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It is not limited by.

In the exemplary system described above, the methods are described based on a flow chart as a series of steps or blocks, but the present invention is not limited to the order of steps, and some steps may occur in a different order or simultaneously with other steps as described above. You can. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that the steps shown in the flowchart are not exclusive, other steps may be included or one or more steps in the flowchart may be deleted without affecting the scope of the present invention.

Claims (3)

As a method of controlling the washing unit 400 for washing the laundry object (a),
It includes a washing step (s300) for washing the laundry object (a),
The washing step (s300),
An intensive washing step (s310) in which a first mode (m1) is performed in which a washing agent is introduced and boiled in the laundry object (a);
A washing agent removal step (s320) of performing a second mode (m2) in which the washing object (a) is partially dehydrated and washing water is added to completely remove the washing agent; And
Including the finishing step (s330) of performing a third mode (m3) to completely dehydrate the laundry object (a);
The washing step (s300) and photographing step (s400) for photographing the interior of the washing unit 400 at the same time; further includes,
The washing unit 400,
Cylindrical body portion 410 to maintain a fixed state;
A cylindrical stirring part 420 located inside the body part 410 and stirring the washing water and the object to be washed (a) by first rotating (s1) about the first axis (z1); And
Included between the body portion 410 and the stirring portion 420, the imaging unit 430 for photographing the interior of the stirring portion 420; includes,
The imaging unit 430,
Rod-shaped rod portion 431 having a second axis (z2) formed in the vertical direction;
A cylindrical roller portion 433 provided to be in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the stirring portion 420 and the inner circumferential surface of the body portion 410 and formed through the rod portion 431; And
Further comprising; a camera unit 434 located in the upper direction of the rod 431;
In the shooting step (s400),
The rod portion 431 does not rotate, and as the roller portion 433 rotates around the second axis z2, the camera portion 434 orbits around the first axis z1, and the Washing course control method characterized in that it photographs the interior of the washing unit 400.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a contact portion 432 located in the lower direction of the rod portion 431 and in contact with the lower surface of the body portion 410,
In the photographing step (s400), the contact part 432 orbits around the first axis z1.
According to claim 2,
Further comprising a rail portion 411 formed on the lower surface of the body portion 410 and formed on the revolution path of the contact portion 432,
In the photographing step (s400), the contact part 432 orbits in the state inserted in the rail part 411, the washing course control method.

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