KR102633155B1 - Clothes treating machine and the method control the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A clothing processing device and a control method thereof are disclosed. A clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect when excessive foam is generated during the clothing treatment process. The detected information is delivered to the user's terminal. Accordingly, the user can recognize that excessive foam has been generated even when the user is not located near the clothing treatment device due to reasons such as going out. As a result, the user can know in advance when clothing can be retrieved from the clothing processing device, thereby improving user convenience.
Additionally, the user can input a control signal via the terminal to perform further processing to remove foam. Accordingly, additional processing for foam removal can be performed without access to the clothing treatment device, improving user convenience.
Additionally, the clothing processing device may provide the user with feedback information about the clothing processing process that prevents excessive foaming. By changing the conditions of the clothing processing process according to the feedback information, the user can prevent excessive foam generation in the future clothing processing process.

Description

Clothes treating machine and the method control the same}

The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof, and more specifically, to a clothing treatment device and a control method that can prevent excessive foam generation during the clothing treatment process.

Garment processing devices are used to process clothing in a variety of ways. As an example, a clothing treatment device may be configured to maintain a clean state by washing, rinsing, or dehydrating contaminated clothing.

It takes a considerable amount of time for a clothing processing device to process clothing. Typically, it takes at least one hour or more to perform all of the above-described washing, rinsing, and dehydration processes using a clothing treatment device.

It is not easy for a user to stay around the clothing treatment device for this period of time. Accordingly, the user usually places the clothing in the clothing processing device, proceeds with the clothing processing process, and then goes out or does other work.

In particular, recent clothing processing devices are configured to output, upon initial operation, an estimated time required to perform all clothing processing processes. Alternatively, recent clothing processing devices are equipped with a function that allows the user to arbitrarily set the end time to a time zone during which the user can access the clothing processing device, such as returning home after going out.

Accordingly, the user can plan when to return home after going out by looking at the output estimated time or the end time set by the user. Alternatively, the user can spend the time doing other things during that time.

Therefore, users rarely remain near the clothing treatment device while the clothing processing process is in progress. As a result, it is difficult for users to check the clothing processing process in real time.

Therefore, regardless of whether the clothing processing process proceeds without any problems, it is difficult for the user to respond in real time if a problem occurs during the clothing processing process.

An example is a case where excessive foam is generated during the washing process. The preset clothing treatment process is performed excluding cases where excessive foam is generated. Therefore, even when rinsing is performed according to a preset clothing treatment process, it is difficult to remove all excessively generated foam.

If all generated bubbles are not removed, bubbles may remain in the treated clothing. Not only is this unsightly, but it can also cause skin diseases through direct contact with the user's skin. Furthermore, the chemical reaction generated by the remaining foam can cause damage to clothing.

Therefore, when excessive foam is generated, a means is required so that a user who is not near the clothing treatment device can recognize the situation and take action.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2006-0040199 discloses a foam detection device and foam detection method for a washing machine. Specifically, we disclose a foam detection device and a foam detection method that can detect the generation of foam using an electrode sensor and initiate a foam removal process accordingly.

However, this type of foam detection device has a limitation in that it is difficult to accurately measure the amount of foam because it uses the conductivity of foam.

Additionally, the bubble detection device is located on the outer periphery of the tub and is configured to detect bubbles. As washing progresses, foam that is generally generated may be mistaken for something to be removed, which may reduce washing efficiency.

Korean Patent Document No. 10-1136451 discloses a method for removing foam from a drum washing machine. Specifically, a foam removal method is disclosed that determines whether to proceed with rinsing according to the load of the motor driven during the dehydration cycle after the washing cycle is completed.

However, this type of foam removal method detects the presence of foam once the washing cycle is completed and the dehydration cycle is performed. Accordingly, after rinsing clothes that have been dehydrated to some extent, they have to be dehydrated again, resulting in low clothing treatment efficiency and low energy efficiency.

Additionally, the load on the motor can be increased even without bubbles. For example, the load on the motor may increase even if the input clothes are severely tangled with each other. Since the prior literature further performs rinsing even in this case, there is a limitation in that it is difficult to accurately detect foam and perform a treatment process to remove it.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2006-0040199 (May 10, 2006) Korean Patent Document No. 10-1136451 (2012.04.19.)

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof that can solve the above-described problems.

First, an object of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that allows the user to recognize that excessive foam has been generated even when the user does not stay near the clothing treatment device.

Another purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that can accurately determine whether excessive foam has been generated.

Another purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that can make the user aware that excessive foam has been generated and provide measures to prevent excessive foam generation during the subsequent clothing treatment process.

Another purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device and a control method that allows a user who recognizes that excessive foam has been generated to remotely input a command to remove foam.

In addition, a clothing processing device and its control that can improve energy efficiency by preventing additional rinsing processing when excessive foam is generated before the rinsing processing step and a rinsing processing step remains in the preset clothing processing process. The purpose is to provide a method.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a housing; a drum rotatably installed inside the housing, configured to accommodate clothing therein, and configured to communicate with the outside to allow fluid to flow into the inside; A sensor unit provided inside the drum and configured to detect status information inside the drum; And a calculation unit connected to the sensor unit to enable electricity to be connected and configured to calculate bubble information using the state information detected by the sensor unit, wherein the calculation unit is capable of conducting electricity to a terminal located outside the housing. connected to the terminal and configured to transmit the calculated bubble information to the terminal, wherein the state information includes information on the level of fluid inside the drum, and the sensor unit includes a water level sensor module configured to detect the water level information. Provides a clothing processing device that

In addition, the calculation unit of the clothing processing device calculates the foam information in a preset method using the sensed water level information, and compares the calculated foam information with preset reference foam information. may include.

Additionally, the clothing treatment device may include a communication unit electrically connected to the calculation unit and the terminal and configured to transmit the calculated foam information to the terminal.

In addition, the calculation unit of the clothes treatment device may include a processing information calculation module that calculates processing information about the amount of fluid and the amount of detergent introduced into the drum; and a feedback information calculation module configured to calculate feedback information using the calculated processing information and the bubble information, wherein the communication unit is configured to transmit the calculated feedback information to the terminal, and the feedback information is , it may include any one or more of information on the type of washing process, information on the number of times the washing process is performed, information on the amount of fluid, and information on the amount of detergent.

Additionally, the clothing processing device may include a clothing processing control unit that generates control information for processing clothing stored in the drum; and a communication unit electrically connected to the calculation unit and the terminal and configured to transmit a control signal input to the terminal to the calculation unit, wherein the terminal is configured to receive the control signal for generating the control information. The control information may include one or more of information on the type of washing process, information on the number of times the washing process is performed, information on the amount of fluid, and information on the amount of detergent.

In addition, the present invention includes the steps of: (a) processing clothing contained within a drum according to control information generated by a clothing processing control unit; (b) a sensor unit detecting status information inside the drum; (c) a calculation unit calculating bubble information using the detected state information; and (d) transmitting the bubble information calculated by the communication unit to an external terminal; (e) generating control information for additional rinsing of clothing accommodated in the drum by the clothing processing control unit.

In addition, step (c) of the method for controlling the clothing treatment device includes: (c1) the calculation unit calculating information on the number of times the clothing has been rinsed stored in the drum; (c2) comparing the rinsing number information calculated by the calculation unit with preset reference rinsing number information; and (c3) if the calculated rinsing processing number information is different from the preset rinsing processing number information, processing the clothing contained in the drum according to control information generated by the clothing processing control unit in a preset method. You can.

In addition, in step (c) of the control method of the clothing treatment device, after step (c2), if the calculated rinsing processing number information (c4) is the same as the preset rinsing processing number information, the calculation unit Comprising the step of calculating the bubble information in a preset method using the water level information detected in step (b), and step (d), wherein the calculated bubble information is preset reference bubble information. If different from this, the communication unit may include the step of transmitting the calculated bubble information to an external terminal.

In addition, in step (c) of the control method of the clothing treatment device, after step (c2), when the calculated foam information (c5) is equal to the preset reference foam information, the clothing processing control unit It may include the step of processing clothes stored inside the drum according to control information generated by a set method.

In addition, step (e) of the control method of the clothing treatment device includes: (e1) inputting a control signal for additional rinsing of clothing accommodated in the drum to the terminal; and (e2) generating, by the clothing processing control unit, control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing accommodated inside the drum according to the control signal input to the terminal, wherein the control signal input to the terminal is , may include a signal for one or more of whether rinsing treatment is performed and the number of times rinsing treatment is performed.

In addition, the present invention includes the steps of: (f) after the washing process is completed, the clothes stored in the drum are processed according to the control information generated by the clothes processing control unit; (g) a sensor unit detecting status information inside the drum; (h) a calculation unit calculating bubble information using the detected state information; (i) a communication unit transmitting the calculated bubble information to an external terminal; and (j) generating, by the clothing processing control unit, control information for additional rinsing of clothing accommodated inside the drum.

In addition, step (h) of the control method of the clothing treatment device includes the step (h1) of the calculation unit comparing the foam information calculated by a preset method with preset reference foam information, and (i) The step may include (i1) when the calculated bubble information is different from preset reference bubble information, the communication unit transmits the calculated bubble information to the terminal.

In addition, the step (h) of the control method of the clothing treatment device may be performed after the step (h1), when the calculated foam information (h2) is equal to the preset reference foam information, the clothing processing control unit It may include a step of processing clothes stored inside the drum according to control information generated by a set method.

In addition, step (j) of the control method of the clothing treatment device includes: (j1) inputting a control signal for additional rinsing of clothing accommodated in the drum to the terminal; and (j2) generating, by the clothing processing control unit, control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing accommodated inside the drum according to the control signal input to the terminal, wherein the control signal input to the terminal is: , may include a signal for one or more of whether rinsing treatment is performed and the number of times rinsing treatment is performed.

In addition, step (h) of the control method of the clothing treatment device includes: (h1) the calculation unit calculating processing information about the amount of fluid and the amount of detergent introduced into the drum; (h2) the calculation unit calculates feedback information using the processing information and the bubble information, and the step (i) includes: (i2) the communication unit transmits the calculated feedback information to the terminal. It includes a step, and the feedback information may include any one or more of information on the type of washing process, information on the number of times the washing process is performed, information on the amount of fluid, and information on the amount of detergent.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.

First, the communication unit is electrically connected to the user's terminal. When excessive bubbles are detected, the bubble information calculated by the calculation unit may be transmitted to the terminal through the communication unit.

Therefore, even if the user does not stay near the clothing treatment device, the user can recognize that excessive foam has been generated and prepare for it.

In addition, the sensor unit detects water level information in the tub, rotation information of the motor, and information on the amount of detergent introduced. The calculation unit calculates foam information using the water level information, but the rotation information and detergent amount information are calculated as processing information and are used as a basis for determining whether excessive foam has been generated.

Therefore, it is possible to more accurately determine whether excessive foam has been generated.

Additionally, when the foam information calculated by the calculation unit is calculated to indicate that excessive foam has occurred, the calculation unit calculates feedback information based on water level information, rotation information, detergent amount information, and processing information. The calculated feedback information is delivered to the user's terminal along with the bubble information.

Accordingly, the user can not only recognize that excessive foam has been generated, but also easily determine the measures to be taken to prevent excessive foam during the later clothing treatment process.

Additionally, the display module of the terminal is configured to output foam information and simultaneously receive a control signal for controlling the clothing treatment device. If excessive foam is generated, the user may input a control signal through the terminal to perform additional rinsing processing to remove foam.

Accordingly, the user can input a control signal for additional rinsing processing through the terminal even outdoors, etc., without accessing the clothing treatment device. Therefore, not only is the user's convenience improved, but an immediate foam removal process can be performed.

Additionally, the calculation unit determines whether the laundry processing process has ended. If the washing process has not ended, it may be determined that the rinsing process is scheduled to be performed. In this case, the operation unit controls the clothing treatment device to first perform a preset rinsing process without performing additional rinsing processing.

Accordingly, foam may be first removed through a preset clothing treatment process, and then, if excessive foam is generated, additional rinsing may be performed. Accordingly, effective rinsing processing is possible and energy efficiency can also be improved.

1 is a perspective view of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an internal perspective view of the clothing treatment device of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an internal plan view of the clothing treatment device of Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration for controlling a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a process in which a notification signal calculated through the configuration of FIG. 4 is delivered to the terminal and a control signal is input to the terminal.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another example of a process in which a notification signal calculated through the configuration of FIG. 4 is delivered to the terminal and a control signal is input to the terminal.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a result according to a control signal input in FIG. 5 or 6 being output to a terminal.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of feedback information calculated through the configuration of FIG. 4 being output to a terminal.
Figure 9 is a flowchart showing a control method of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the details of step S100 in the control method of FIG. 9.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the details of step S200 in the control method of FIG. 9.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the details of step S300 in the control method of FIG. 9.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the details of step S400 in the control method of FIG. 9.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the details of step S500 in the control method of FIG. 9.
Figure 15 is a flowchart showing a control method of a clothing treatment device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing specific details of step S1100 in the control method of FIG. 15.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing specific details of step S1200 in the control method of FIG. 15.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing specific details of step S1300 in the control method of FIG. 15.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing specific details of step S1400 in the control method of FIG. 15.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing specific details of step S1500 in the control method of FIG. 15.

Hereinafter, the clothing treatment device 10 and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

In the following description, descriptions or illustrations of some components and steps may be omitted to clarify the characteristics of the clothing treatment device 10 and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In this specification, the description is based on the clothing treatment device 10 having a structure including a tub 400 and a drum 410, but the present invention can also be applied to a full-size washing machine, etc.

1. Definition of terms

The terms “front side”, “back side”, “left”, “right”, “upper” and “lower” used in the following description will be understood with reference to the coordinate system shown in FIG. 1.

As used in the following description, the term “garment treatment” refers collectively to any process that is performed on garments. In one embodiment, clothing treatment may include washing, dehydration, dry cleaning, drying, etc.

The term “control information” used in the following description refers to arbitrary information generated by the clothing processing control unit 1100, which will be described later, to control the clothing processing device 10. In one embodiment, the control information may be information for controlling the power, number of rotations, etc. of the motor 420. Additionally, the control information may be information for controlling the amount of fluid, detergent, or fabric softener supplied into the drum 410.

The term “control signal” used in the following description refers to any signal for the above-described clothing processing control unit 1100 to generate control information. Control signals may be electrical or electronic signals.

The control signal may be applied through the manipulation unit 300, which will be described later, or may be applied through the terminal 600. Additionally, in one embodiment, a control signal may be applied through the calculation unit 1300, which will be described later.

The term “prewash” used in the following description is used to distinguish it from “main wash.” Prewash means any wash performed before the main wash is performed at a lower intensity or for a shorter time than the main wash.

The term “rinsing” used in the following description refers to a treatment process to remove ingredients such as detergents and soaps from washed clothing. In one embodiment, the rinsing process may be performed using a fluid such as water.

As used in the following description, the term "dehydration" refers to a treatment process to remove moisture from washed or rinsed clothing.

The term "cloth unwinding" used in the following description refers to a treatment process to resolve the above-mentioned condition when the clothes are concentrated (eccentrically) in a specific position inside the drum during the above-mentioned washing, rinsing or dehydration process. .

The clothing processing device 10 and its control method described in this specification are explained assuming that the processing target is clothing. However, the clothing treatment device 10 and its control method described below can be used to treat any material that can be subjected to one or more of washing, rinsing, dehydration, and unwinding, such as bedding. there is.

2. Description of the configuration of the clothing processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention

1 to 3, the clothing treatment device 10 according to the illustrated embodiment includes a housing 100, a door unit 200, an operation unit 300, a tub 400, and a detergent supply device 500. Includes.

(1) Description of housing 100

The housing 100 forms the outside of the clothing treatment device 10. In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 100 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape with each corner chamfered. The housing 100 may have any shape that can accommodate any configuration for clothing processing inside and communicate with the outside.

A predetermined space is formed inside the housing 100. In the illustrated embodiment, a tub 400 and a detergent supply device 500 are accommodated in the space. Although not shown, arbitrary components for the clothing treatment device 10 to perform its function may be accommodated inside the housing 100 .

The housing 100 includes a front 110, a side 120, and a top 130.

The front 110 is the outer surface of one side of the housing 100, the front side in the illustrated embodiment. A door portion 200 is coupled to the front 110 to enable opening and closing. Additionally, an operating unit 300 may be provided on the front 110.

Side 120 is the outer surface of the other side of the housing, the left and right sides in the illustrated embodiment. The side 120 may be provided with a handle (not shown) to facilitate holding and moving the clothing processing device 10 .

The upper surface 130 is the outer surface of the other side of the housing 100, the upper side in the illustrated embodiment. In the illustrated embodiment, a groove is formed on the upper surface 130 that is depressed downward by a predetermined distance. The user can store a detergent container, etc. in the groove, or store clothing to be treated, etc.

The rear (not shown) is located on one side of the housing 100 opposite the front 110, the rear side in the illustrated embodiment. A communication part (not shown) that can supply fluid such as water to the inside of the housing 100 is formed at the rear (not shown). Additionally, electrical equipment (not shown) may be provided at the rear (not shown) to supply power necessary for operation of the clothing processing device 10.

(2) Description of the door part 200

The door unit 200 opens or closes the tub 400 in which clothes are stored. In the illustrated embodiment, the door unit 200 is coupled to the front surface 110 to be openable and closed. In one embodiment, the door unit 200 may be hinged to the front surface 110.

The door unit 200 includes a window 210 and a handle 220.

The window 210 is made of a transparent material. The user can check the clothing processing process taking place inside the clothing processing device 10 through the window 210. In the illustrated embodiment, the window 210 is located in the central portion of the door portion 200.

The handle 220 is a part that the user grasps to open or close the door unit 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the handle 220 is recessed from the left side of the door portion 200 toward the rear side. The handle 220 may be of any shape capable of being gripped.

(3) Description of the operation unit 300

The manipulation unit 300 is a part where a control signal for controlling the clothing processing device 10 is input. The user can directly input a control signal through the manipulation unit 300.

The operating unit 300 is configured to receive control signals for the motor provided in the tub 400, the supply amount of fluid such as water, detergent, and softener supplied into the tub 400, and the operating mode.

To this end, the manipulation unit 300 is electrically connected to the control unit 1000, which will be described later.

The manipulation unit 300 includes a display 310, a dial 320, an manipulation button 330, and an operation button 340.

Display 310 outputs the operating mode selected by the user. Additionally, the display 310 may display the progress, remaining time, etc. of the operating mode being performed by the clothing processing device 10.

In one embodiment, the display 310 may be provided with LED, LCD, etc. The display 310 may be provided in any form that can output any information that can be visually perceived by the user.

The dial 320 receives control signals related to the user's desired operating mode. The user can rotate the dial 320 to select the desired operating mode. Although not shown, the name and brief description of the operating mode indicated by a specific position of the dial 320 may be displayed on the outer circumference of the dial 320.

Alternatively, the dial 320 may be provided in the form of a button (not shown). In this case, the user may be configured to select a desired operating mode by pressing a button (not shown) multiple times.

The operation button 330 receives control signals related to a specific processing process desired by the user. Even after the user rotates the dial 320 to select a desired operating mode, there may be cases where the user wishes to modify specific processing procedures.

For example, a case of adding a soaking treatment process, a rinsing treatment process, or a dehydration treatment process may be exemplified. Additionally, you may want to specify the end point of the clothing processing process for reasons such as going out.

The operation button 330 receives control signals related to the specific processing described above and transmits them to the control unit 1000, which will be described later. Accordingly, the clothing processing device 10 can be operated in a modified operating mode according to the user's needs.

The operation button 340 turns on or off power to the clothing processing device 10. Additionally, the operation button 340 receives a control signal that causes the clothing processing device 10 to start operation according to a control signal input through the dial 320 or the operation button 330.

In the illustrated embodiment, operation buttons 340 are provided on the left and right sides of the dial 320, respectively. One operation button 340 may be configured to apply or release power to the clothing processing device 10, and the other operation button 340 may be configured to apply a control signal related to the operation of the clothing processing device 10. there is.

(4) Description of tub 400

The tub 400 accommodates objects to be treated by the clothing treatment device 10 . The tub 400 is rotatably accommodated in the internal space of the housing 100.

A fluid such as water may be introduced into the tub 400. For this purpose, the tub 400 communicates with the outside. Additionally, detergent, softener, etc. may be added to the tub 400. For this purpose, the tub 400 is also in communication with the detergent supply device 500.

In the illustrated embodiment, the tub 400 is provided in a cylindrical shape. This is due to the fact that the drum 410 accommodated in the tub 400 is cylindrical. The shape of the tub 400 can be changed to any shape that allows the drum 410 to rotate smoothly.

An opening is formed on one side of the tub 400 adjacent to the door portion 200, in the illustrated embodiment, on the front side. After opening the door 200, the user can put clothes, etc. into the inner space of the drum 410 through the opening.

A space is formed inside the tub 400. That is, the tub 400 is cylindrical with a hollow portion formed inside. A drum 410 is rotatably accommodated in the space.

Control information generated by the control unit 1000 is transmitted to the tub 400. For this purpose, a separate wiring member (not shown) is provided so that the rear side of the tub 400 can be electrically connected to the control unit 1000, which will be described later.

The tub 400 includes a drum 410 and a motor 420 (see FIG. 4).

Drum 410 accommodates clothing to be processed. The drum 410 has a cylindrical shape with a space formed inside. An opening is formed on the front side of the drum 410 to function as a passage for storing clothes.

The drum 410 is accommodated in the space inside the tub 400. Specifically, the drum 410 is rotatably accommodated in the space inside the tub 400. One side of the drum 410, in the illustrated embodiment, the rear side may be coupled with the motor 420.

Accordingly, when control information is applied from the control unit 1000 and the motor 420 rotates, the drum 410 may rotate according to the rotation of the motor 420.

A plurality of through holes (not shown) may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the drum 410. A plurality of through holes (not shown) communicate with the inner space of the drum 410 and the inner space of the tub 400.

Fluids such as water, detergents, and softeners may flow into the space inside the drum 410 through the through holes (not shown). When the clothing treatment process is completed, remaining fluid, etc. may be discharged to a space outside the drum 410 through the through hole (not shown).

The motor 420 operates according to control information applied from the control unit 1000. The control information may include information related to whether the motor 420 rotates, the number of rotations, etc.

The motor 420 is coupled to the drum 410. When the motor 420 rotates, the drum 410 rotates according to the rotation of the motor 420.

Motor 420 may be located on the rear side of drum 410. As described above, this is because an opening is formed on the front side of the drum 410.

(5) Description of detergent supply device 500

The detergent supply device 500 receives detergent or softener for treating clothing. The user can input detergent or softener into the detergent supply device 500.

Additionally, the detergent supply device 500 delivers the introduced detergent or softener to the tub 400. The detergent supply device 500 and the tub 400 may be connected to enable fluid communication through a tube member (not shown).

The detergent supply device 500 is detachably coupled to the housing 100.

In the illustrated embodiment, the detergent supply device 500 is located on the front side and upper side of the housing 100. This is to allow the user to easily add detergent or softener.

In an embodiment not shown, the detergent supply device 500 may be configured to automatically supply detergent or softener to the tub 400. In this case, the detergent supply device 500 may be configured to be electrically connected to the control unit 1000, which will be described later, and receive control information.

3. Description of configuration for implementing the control method of the clothing processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention

The clothing processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to detect problems that may occur during the clothing processing process and communicate this to the user. In one embodiment, the problem may be excessive foaming.

Hereinafter, the configuration for controlling the clothing treatment device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4.

In the illustrated embodiment, the clothing processing device 10 includes a clothing processing control unit 1000 for control. The control unit 1000 includes a clothing processing control unit 1100, a sensor unit 1200, an arithmetic unit 1300, and a communication unit 1400 as lower components.

The control unit 1000 and each element constituting the control unit 1000 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, outputting, and calculating information. In one embodiment, the control unit 1000 and each element constituting the control unit 1000 may be equipped with a microprocessor, CPU, etc.

The clothing processing control unit 1100, sensor unit 1200, calculation unit 1300, and communication unit 1400, which constitute the control unit 1000, are electrically connected to each other. Additionally, modules provided in the clothing processing control unit 1100, sensor unit 1200, calculation unit 1300, and communication unit 1400 are also electrically connected to each other.

Additionally, in the illustrated embodiment, a terminal 600 is provided and electrically connected to the clothing treatment control unit 1100. The terminal 600 may be provided as a component of the clothing processing device 10 or may be provided separately, unrelated to the clothing processing device 10.

(1) Description of terminal 600

The terminal 600 is configured to receive information related to clothing processing from the clothing processing device 10 . Additionally, the terminal 600 is configured to transmit a control signal for controlling the clothing processing device 10 to the clothing processing device 10 .

The user can recognize information related to clothing processing by the clothing processing device 10 through the terminal 600. Additionally, the user may input a control signal for controlling the clothing processing device 10 to the clothing processing device 10 through the terminal 600.

The terminal 600 is electrically connected to the clothing processing device 10. Specifically, the terminal 600 is electrically connected to the clothing processing control unit 1100 and is configured to enable transmission and reception of information.

The terminal 600 and the clothing processing device 10 may be connected by any means through which electrical signals can be transmitted and received. In one embodiment, the terminal 600 and the clothing processing device 10 may be connected via Bluetooth, RFID, Wi-Fi, etc.

Additionally, the terminal 600 and the clothing processing device 10 may be connected to a mobile communication network or the like, so that transmission and reception of electrical signals is possible even if the terminal 600 and the clothing processing device 10 are separated from each other.

In one embodiment, the terminal 600 may be equipped with a PDA, smartphone, tablet PC, laptop, etc.

In the illustrated embodiment, terminal 600 includes a communication module 610 and a display module 620.

The communication module 610 electrically connects the terminal 600 and the clothing processing device 10, specifically the communication unit 1400. The communication module 610 is configured to receive information from the clothing processing device 10 or input a control signal to the clothing processing device 10.

The communication module 610 is electrically connected to the display module 620. Information related to clothing processing transmitted to the communication module 610 may be output to the display module 620. Additionally, the control signal input to the display module 620 may be transmitted to the clothing processing device 10 through the communication module 610.

The display module 620 outputs information related to clothing processing transmitted to the communication module 610. It is common for users to perceive information visually. Accordingly, the display module 620 is configured to output information related to the received clothing processing as visualization information.

The display module 620 may be configured to receive a control signal. In one embodiment, the display module 620 may be configured to receive a control signal input using a member such as the user's finger or a stylus.

The control signal input to the display module 620 may be a signal related to the clothing processing process. In one embodiment, the control signal may be a signal related to whether additional rinsing processing is performed. In the above embodiment, the control signal may be a signal regarding whether to perform the rinsing process or the number of times to perform the rinsing process.

In one embodiment, the display module 620 may be equipped with LCD, OLED, etc. The display module 620 may be provided in any form capable of outputting visualization information and receiving control signals.

The display module 620 is electrically connected to the communication module 610. The control signal input to the display module 620 may be transmitted to the communication unit 1400 through the communication module 610.

(2) Description of clothing processing control unit 1100

The clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information for the clothing processing device 10 to process clothing. The generated control information is transmitted to each component of the clothing processing device 10, such as the motor 420 and the detergent supply device 500. Accordingly, clothing may be processed according to the generated control information.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 is electrically connected to the operation unit 300. The control signal input by the user through the operation unit 300 may be transmitted to the clothing processing control unit 1100. The clothing processing control unit 1100 may generate control information based on the received control signal.

The clothing treatment control unit 1100 is electrically connected to the tub 400 and the detergent supply device 500. Additionally, the clothing processing control unit 1100 may be electrically connected to any component that requires control information for processing clothing.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 is electrically connected to the sensor unit 1200. While the clothing processing process progresses according to the control information generated by the clothing processing control unit 1100, the sensor unit 1200 is configured to detect various information about the state of the clothing processing device 10.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 is electrically connected to the operation unit 1300. Control information generated by the clothing processing control unit 1100 is also transmitted to the calculation unit 1300. The calculation unit 1300 may receive control information about a processing process performed in the past, a processing process currently being performed, and a processing process to be performed in the future.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 is electrically connected to the communication unit 1400. The control signal input by the user through the terminal 600 may be transmitted to the clothing processing control unit 1100 through the communication unit 1400. The clothing processing control unit 1100 may generate control information based on the received control signal.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 includes a preliminary washing module 1110, a main washing module 1120, a rinsing module 1130, a spin-drying module 1140, and a cloth unwinding module 1150.

The pre-wash module 1110 generates control information for pre-washing clothes. The control information may include whether and how many prewash treatments are performed, the amount of fluid to be injected into the tub 400, the amount of detergent, the rotation speed of the motor 420, and the rotation time of the motor 420.

The control information generated by the pre-wash module 1110 is transmitted to the tub 400 and the detergent supply device 500. Fluid, detergent, etc. are introduced into the tub 400 based on the control information. Additionally, the motor 420 is operated to prewash clothes based on the control information.

Additionally, the detergent supply device 500 injects the calculated amount of detergent into the tub 400 based on the control information.

The main wash module 1120 generates control information for main wash processing of clothes. The control information may include whether and how many times the main washing process is performed, the amount of fluid to be injected into the tub 400, the amount of detergent, the rotation speed of the motor 420, and the rotation time of the motor 420.

The control information generated by the laundry module 1120 is transmitted to the tub 400 and the detergent supply device 500. Fluid, detergent, etc. are introduced into the tub 400 based on the control information. Additionally, the motor 420 is operated to wash the clothes based on the control information.

Additionally, the detergent supply device 500 injects the calculated amount of detergent into the tub 400 based on the control information.

The rinsing module 1130 generates control information for rinsing clothes. The control information may include whether and how many times rinsing is performed, the amount of fluid to be introduced into the tub 400, the amount and time of introduction of the softener, the rotation speed of the motor 420, and the rotation time of the motor 420. .

The control information generated by the rinsing module 1130 is transmitted to the tub 400 and the detergent supply device 500. Fluid and softener are introduced into the tub 400 based on the control information. Additionally, the motor 420 is operated to rinse clothes based on the control information.

Additionally, the detergent supply device 500 injects the amount of softener calculated based on the control information into the tub 400 at the calculated time.

The dehydration module 1140 generates control information for dehydrating clothing. The control information may include whether and how many times dehydration treatment is performed, the rotation speed of the motor 420, and the rotation time of the motor 420.

Control information generated by the dehydration module 1140 is transmitted to the tub 400. The motor 420 is operated to dehydrate clothes based on the control information.

The fabric unwinding module 1150 generates control information for unwinding clothing. The control information may include whether and how many times the cloth unwinding process is performed, the rotation speed of the motor 420, and the rotation time of the motor 420.

The control information generated by the foam unwinding module 1150 is transmitted to the tub 400. The motor 420 operates to unwind the clothing based on the control information.

Each control information of the above-described clothing processing control unit 1100 may be generated based on a control signal input by the user through the operation unit 300 or the terminal 600.

Additionally, as described above, the sensor unit 1200 is configured to detect various information during each clothing processing process. The clothing processing control unit 1100 may be configured to generate control information based on various information detected by the sensor unit 1200.

(3) Description of sensor unit 1200

The sensor unit 1200 detects arbitrary information (hereinafter “state information”) that can express the internal state of the tub 400 while clothing is being processed by the clothing processing device 10. Status information detected by the sensor unit 1200 may include water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information.

Furthermore, the sensor unit 1200 may be configured to detect the amount of detergent or softener remaining inside the detergent supply device 500.

Each piece of information detected by the sensor unit 1200 is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300. The calculation unit 1300 calculates each piece of information required to control the clothing processing device 10 using each piece of transmitted information.

The sensor unit 1200 is electrically connected to the clothing processing control unit 1100. While the clothing processing process progresses according to the control information generated by the clothing processing control unit 1100, the sensor unit 1200 detects arbitrary information for calculating the state of the clothing processing device 10.

The sensor unit 1200 is electrically connected to the calculation unit 1300. Each piece of information detected by the sensor unit 1200 is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300. The calculation unit 1300 is configured to calculate arbitrary information that can express the state of the clothing processing device 10 using each received information.

The sensor unit 1200 includes a water level sensor module 1210, a motor sensor module 1220, and a detergent amount sensor module 1230.

The water level sensor module 1210 is configured to detect information related to the water level in the tub 400 (hereinafter “water level information”). The water level sensor module 1210 can detect the water level in the tub 400 during each process that the clothing processing device 10 performs to process clothing.

The water level information detected by the water level sensor module 1210 is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300 and used as background data to calculate whether excessive bubbles have been generated in the tub 400.

The water level sensor module 1210 may be provided inside the tub 400. Since the drum 410 provided in the tub 400 rotates within the tub 400, the water level sensor module 1210 is preferably provided so as not to be affected by the rotation.

Since the method by which the water level sensor module 1210 detects water level information is a well-known technology, detailed description will be omitted.

The motor sensor module 1220 is configured to detect information related to the rotation of the motor 420 (hereinafter “rotation information”). The motor sensor module 1220 can detect whether the motor 420 rotates, the rotation speed, and the rotation time during each process that the clothing processing device 10 performs to process clothing.

The rotation information detected by the motor sensor module 1220 is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300 and used as background data to calculate whether excessive bubbles have been generated in the tub 400.

The motor sensor module 1220 may be provided adjacent to the tub 400. The motor sensor module 1220 may be located anywhere where rotation information of the motor 420 can be sensed.

Since the method by which the motor sensor module 1220 detects rotation information is a well-known technology, detailed description will be omitted.

The detergent amount sensor module 1230 is configured to detect information related to the amount of detergent or softener introduced into the tub 400 (hereinafter, “detergent amount information”). The detergent amount sensor module 1230 can detect the amount of detergent or softener during each process performed by the clothing processing device 10 to process clothing.

As described above, the point at which detergent is introduced is during the pre-wash process and the main wash process. Additionally, the point at which the softener is introduced is during the rinsing process. Therefore, it is preferable that the detergent amount sensor module 1230 is configured to detect detergent amount information at the above point in time.

The detergent amount information detected by the detergent amount sensor module 1230 is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300 and used as background data to calculate whether excessive foam has been generated in the tub 400.

The detergent amount sensor module 1230 may be provided in the tub 400. Alternatively, the detergent amount sensor module 1230 may be provided on the detergent supply device 500 or a flow path that fluidly communicates between the detergent supply device 500 and the tub 400.

The detergent amount sensor module 1230 may be located anywhere where it can detect the amount of detergent or softener supplied to the tub 400.

Since the method by which the detergent amount sensor module 1230 detects detergent amount information is a well-known technology, detailed description will be omitted.

(4) Description of the calculation unit 1300

The calculation unit 1300 stores each piece of information received from the clothing processing control unit 1100 and the sensor unit 1200.

In addition, the calculation unit 1300 uses each received information to provide information related to whether foam is generated (hereinafter referred to as "foam information"), information related to the clothing processing process (hereinafter referred to as "processing information"), and methods for preventing foam generation. Calculate related information (hereinafter “feedback information”).

The foam information, processing information, and feedback information calculated by the calculation unit 1300 are delivered to the user, allowing the user to recognize the status of the clothing processing device 10.

The calculation unit 1300 is electrically connected to the clothing processing control unit 1100. Each control information calculated by the clothing processing control unit 1100 may be transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

The calculation unit 1300 is electrically connected to the sensor unit 1200. Each piece of information detected by the sensor unit 1200 may be transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

The calculation unit 1300 is electrically connected to the communication unit 1400. The bubble information, processing information, and feedback information calculated by the calculation unit 1300 may be transmitted to the communication unit 1400.

The calculation unit 1300 includes an information reception module 1310, a database module 1320, a bubble information calculation module 1330, a processing information calculation module 1340, a feedback information calculation module 1350, and an information transmission module 1360. do.

The information reception module 1310 is configured to receive control information generated by the clothing processing control unit 1100. Additionally, the information receiving module 1310 is configured to receive water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information detected by the sensor unit 1200.

The information receiving module 1310 may be electrically connected to the clothing processing control unit 1100 and the sensor unit 1200. In one embodiment, the information receiving module 1310 may be electrically connected to the clothing handling control unit 1100 and the sensor unit 1200 in a wired or wireless manner.

Each control information, water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information received by the information receiving module 1310 is transmitted to the database module 1320.

The database module 1320 stores each control information, water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information received from the information receiving module 1310.

The database module 1320 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, outputting, and storing information. In one embodiment, the database module 1320 may be provided in the form of RAM, ROM, SSD, SD card, etc.

The database module 1320 classifies and stores each received information in a predetermined manner. As an example, each transmitted information may be classified by clothing processing process and stored in the database module 1320. Additionally, the received water level information may be stored in the database module 1320 as a result value with rotation information and detergent amount information as factors.

Additionally, reference data may be stored in the database module 1320. For example, standard foam information that is a standard for determining whether foam has been generated, standard rinsing treatment count information that is used to determine the order of rinsing processing, etc. may be stored.

Each piece of information stored in the database module 1320 can be used as big data for the clothing processing device 10 to process clothing more effectively.

The foam information calculation module 1330 uses each received information to calculate information (hereinafter “foam information”) related to whether excessive foam was generated during the clothing processing process. In one embodiment, the bubble information calculation module 1330 may calculate bubble information based on water level information.

Specifically, in order to process clothes accommodated in the tub 400, a predetermined fluid and detergent are introduced into the tub 400, and the motor 420 is rotated according to predetermined rotation information. As the clothing treatment process progresses, the detergent and fluid react to produce foam. Accordingly, the water level in the tub 400 may increase.

The water level sensor module 1210 detects the water level information and transmits it to the calculation unit 1300. The bubble information calculation module 1330 calculates bubble information using the received water level information.

As an example, the bubble information calculation module 1330 can calculate bubble information as follows.

Categorized water level information lowness commonly height very high bubble information commonly A little too much plenty very many

Water level information can be classified as “low”, “normal”, or “high” depending on the detected water level.

The bubble information calculation module 1330 calculates bubble information based on the water level information. That is, when the water level information is “low”, the bubble information can be calculated as “normal”. Additionally, if the water level information is “normal,” the bubble information may be calculated as “a little too much.” Furthermore, when the water level information is “high,” the bubble information can be calculated as “a lot.”

Additionally, when the water level information is “very high,” the bubble information may be calculated as “very high.”

The bubble information calculation module 1330 compares the calculated bubble information with preset reference bubble information. Standard foam information can be defined as information related to the amount of foam that can be generated when the clothing treatment process proceeds normally.

The preset standard foam information may be set based on the amount of clothing put into the tub 400, the amount of fluid, the amount of detergent, and the rotation speed of the motor. That is, the reference foam information may be set based on rotation information, detergent amount information, etc.

For example, when the amount of clothes, fluid, and detergent introduced is large and the rotation speed of the motor 420 is high, the reference foam information may be set to “a little bit much” or “a lot.”

Conversely, when the amount of clothes, fluid, and detergent added are small and the rotation speed of the motor 420 is low, the reference foam information may be set to “normal” or “a little too much.”

However, it is preferable that the standard bubble information is not set to “very much”. If the standard foam information is set to "very large" because the amount of clothing, fluid, and detergent added is large, there is a risk that the foam will be calculated as a normal state even if abnormally excessive foam is generated.

That is, the reference foam information can be set by taking into account the amount of foam that will generally be generated in consideration of the conditions under which clothing is processed.

Therefore, if the calculated foam information is the same as the reference foam information, the amount of foam generated can be determined to be at an appropriate level. Conversely, if the calculated foam information is different from the reference foam information, it may be determined that the amount of foam generated is excessive.

Generally, if a small amount of foam is generated, it is not significantly related to the time delay in the clothing treatment process, so if foam is generated excessively, it becomes a problem.

Therefore, if the calculated foam information is equal to the preset reference foam information, the foam information calculation module 1330 calculates that foam has been generated at an appropriate level during the ongoing clothing processing process.

Conversely, if the calculated foam information is different from the preset reference foam information, the foam information calculation module 1330 calculates that excessive foam has been generated during the ongoing clothing processing process.

The calculation results for each case are delivered to the processing information calculation module 1340 and the feedback information calculation module 1350.

The comparison result between the bubble information calculated by the bubble information calculation module 1330 and the preset reference bubble information may be stored in the database module 1320.

The processing information calculation module 1340 calculates information about the clothing processing process (hereinafter “processing information”). Specifically, the processing information calculation module 1340 calculates processing information for clothing processing performed according to control information generated by the clothing processing control unit 1100.

The processing information calculated by the processing information operation module 1340 may include information about the past clothing processing process, information about the currently ongoing clothing processing process, and information about the future clothing processing process.

Treatment information may also include information about the treatment process for clothing that produces excess foam. Furthermore, the processing information may include any information related to ongoing clothing processing, such as the amount of fluid introduced into the drum 410, the amount of detergent, and the amount of softener.

The processing information calculation module 1340 can calculate the order in which the currently ongoing clothing processing process is among the entire clothing processing processes. As will be described later, the processing information calculation module 1340 may calculate information related to the number of times clothing has been rinsed (hereinafter, “rinsing processing number information”).

Additionally, the processing information calculation module 1340 may compare the calculated rinsing processing number information with preset reference rinsing processing number information. As will be described later, this is performed to determine whether the rinsing process currently in progress is the last rinsing process. In one embodiment, the reference number of rinsing treatments may be the number of rinsing treatments input by the user.

If the bubble information calculated by the bubble information calculation module 1330 is different from the preset reference bubble information, the user must be aware of the situation. To this end, the processing information operation module 1340 is configured to calculate the processing information and transmit it to the communication unit 1400 along with the bubble information.

Processing information calculated by the processing information operation module 1340 may be stored in the database module 1320.

The feedback information calculation module 1350 calculates information on how to prevent excessive foaming (hereinafter referred to as “feedback information”). The calculated feedback information can be transmitted to the terminal 600 and provided as a measure that the user can take to prevent excessive foam generation.

In one embodiment, the feedback information calculation module 1350 may calculate feedback information in the form of visualization information.

The feedback information may include any information that can prevent excessive foaming. By way of example, feedback information may include information related to the type of laundry treatment (hereinafter referred to as “Laundry Treatment Type Information”), information regarding the duration and number of prewash treatments or main wash treatments (hereinafter referred to as “Laundry Treatment Performance Number Information”). , information on the amount of fluid to be injected, information on the amount of detergent to be injected, etc. may be included.

If it is determined that foam information has been excessively generated because the bubble information calculated by the bubble information calculation module 1330 is calculated to be different from the reference bubble information, the feedback information calculation module 1350 calculates the feedback information.

The feedback information calculation module 1350 may calculate feedback information using arbitrary information stored in the database module 1320. In one embodiment, the feedback information calculation module 1350 may calculate feedback information using water level information, rotation information, detergent amount information, processing information, and foam information stored in the database module 1320.

The feedback information calculated by the feedback information calculation module 1350 is transmitted to the terminal 600 through the communication unit 1400 along with bubble information and processing information. Additionally, the calculated feedback information may be stored in the database module 1320.

The information transmission module 1360 transmits various information calculated by the calculation unit 1300 to the communication unit 1400. The information transmission module 1360 is electrically connected to the communication unit 1400.

The information transmission module 1360 may be configured to transmit bubble information, a comparison result between bubble information and reference bubble information, processing information, and feedback information to the communication unit 1400. The information transmission module 1360 may be configured to transmit sensed water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information to the communication unit 1400 as well.

(5) Description of the communication unit 1400

The communication unit 1400 is electrically connected to the calculation unit 1300 and can receive bubble information, comparison results between bubble information and reference bubble information, processing information, feedback information, etc.

Each piece of information transmitted to the communication unit 1400 is calculated into a format that can be transmitted to the terminal 600 and transmitted to the terminal 600.

The communication unit 1400 is electrically connected to the terminal 600. The communication unit 1400 may transmit a signal to the terminal 600 or receive a signal from the terminal 600. In one embodiment, the communication unit 1400 and the terminal 600 may be connected through wired or wireless communication.

The communication unit 1400 includes an information input module 1410, an alarm signal operation module 1420, an alarm signal transmission module 1430, a feedback information transmission module 1440, a control signal reception module 1450, and a control signal output module 1460. ) includes.

The information input module 1410 receives each information calculated by the calculation unit 1300. The information input module 1410 is electrically connected to the calculation unit 1300, specifically the information transmission module 1360.

Bubble information, comparison results between bubble information and reference bubble information, processing information, feedback information, etc. may be transmitted to the information input module 1410.

Alternatively, the information input module 1410 may be configured to receive sensed water level information, rotation information, detergent amount information, etc. In the above embodiment, the information input module 1410 may also be electrically connected to the sensor unit 1200.

Each piece of information transmitted to the information input module 1410 is transmitted to the notification signal calculation module 1420.

The notification signal calculation module 1420 calculates each information received from the information input module 1410 into a form that can be transmitted to the terminal 600. In one embodiment, the notification signal calculation module 1420 may calculate each received information into visualization information.

The notification signal calculation module 1420 calculates the bubble information, the comparison result of the bubble information and the reference bubble information, and processing information as a notification signal. The calculated notification signal is transmitted to the notification signal transmission module 1430.

The notification signal transmission module 1430 transmits the calculated notification signal to the terminal 600. The notification signal transmission module 1430 is electrically connected to the terminal 600. In one embodiment, the notification signal transmission module 1430 may be connected to the terminal 600 through wired or wireless communication.

The feedback information transmission module 1440 transmits the feedback information calculated by the feedback information calculation module 1350 to the terminal 600. The feedback information transmission module 1440 is electrically connected to the terminal 600. In one embodiment, the feedback information transmission module 1440 may be connected to the terminal 600 through wired or wireless communication.

As described above, the feedback information calculation module 1350 can calculate feedback information into visualization information. Alternatively, the feedback information calculated in the feedback information calculation module 1350 may be non-visualized information, but may be configured to be calculated as visualized information along with other information in the notification signal calculation module 1420.

The control signal reception module 1450 is configured to receive the control signal input to the terminal 600. The control signal receiving module 1450 is electrically connected to the terminal 600. In one embodiment, the control signal receiving module 1450 may be connected through wired or wireless communication.

The control signal transmitted to the control signal receiving module 1450 is transmitted to the control signal output module 1460.

The control signal output module 1460 transmits the received control signal to the clothing processing control unit 1100. The control signal output module 1460 is electrically connected to the clothing processing control unit 1100.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information based on the transmitted control signal and controls the clothing processing device 10 to process clothing according to the generated control information.

4. Description of the process in which the clothing treatment device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention informs that excessive foam has been generated and receives a control signal.

Through the above-described configurations, the clothing treatment device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can guide the user when excessive foam is generated during the clothing treatment process.

Additionally, the clothing processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can receive a control signal from a user and process clothing according to the input control signal.

Hereinafter, the results of information transfer between the clothing treatment device 10 and the terminal 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8.

Figure 5 illustrates a case where a notification signal is transmitted while the display module 620 of the user's terminal 600 is turned off. In the illustrated embodiment, the notification signal is displayed in the form of a pop-up.

Additionally, FIG. 6 illustrates a case where a notification signal is transmitted while the display module 620 of the user's terminal 600 is turned on. In the illustrated embodiment, the notification signal is displayed in the form of a status bar on the top of the display module 620.

The notification signal calculated through the above-described configuration is delivered to the user's terminal 600. The delivered notification signal is output as visualization information through the display module 620. Through this, the user can recognize that excessive foam has been generated.

First, the display module 620 displays information indicating that excessive foam has been generated (“A lot of foam has been generated” in FIGS. 5 and 6). This is the result of the bubble information calculated in the bubble information calculation module 1330.

In addition, the display module 620 displays information on whether to perform additional processing to remove excessively generated foam and whether to input a control signal related to it (“Perform additional rinsing” in FIGS. 5 and 6 will you do it?").

In the depicted embodiment, display module 620 is provided with an option regarding whether to perform an additional rinsing process. Alternatively, the display module 620 may be provided with the option to input control signals related to the number of additional rinsing processes and the time of the additional rinsing processes.

Furthermore, the display module 620 may display the expected additional time when performing the additional processing process (“Expected additional time: approximately 20 minutes” in FIGS. 5 and 6).

Through this, the user can easily check the clothing processing status even when he or she is away from the clothing processing device 10 for reasons such as going out. Additionally, the user can input a control signal to take action to resolve the problematic situation.

Figure 7 shows the result of the user applying a control signal to the display module 620.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 7, the results of the user selecting additional rinsing treatment are shown. The display module 620 displays additional rinsing processing in progress and an increased expected completion time accordingly.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 7, the result of the user not selecting additional rinsing treatment is shown. The display module 620 displays that no additional rinsing process is in progress and the expected completion time accordingly.

Accordingly, the user can apply a control signal as to whether or not to perform an additional rinsing process to remove foam. In addition, when additional rinsing processing is performed or not performed according to the applied control signal, the entire expected completion time of the clothing treatment process is output, allowing the user to plan in advance when to collect the treated clothing.

Figure 8 shows the result of feedback information being output to the display module 620.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 8, the output feedback information includes information related to the amount of detergent. That is, in order to prevent excessive generation of foam, a method of reducing the amount of detergent introduced into the tub 400 is proposed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the detergent amount is output in measuring spoon units, but it may be displayed in any unit that allows the user to measure the detergent amount, such as gram (g) or cup (cup) units.

Referring to (b) of FIG. 8, the output feedback information includes information related to the preliminary wash process or the main wash process. That is, in order to prevent excessive generation of bubbles, a method of reducing the rotation speed or rotation time of the motor 420 is proposed.

In the illustrated embodiment, the alternative clothing treatment method is output as the name of each washing treatment mode, but it may be displayed as any factor that allows the user to adjust the washing treatment method, such as washing treatment intensity or time.

Accordingly, the user can be provided with a method to prevent excessive foam generation during the subsequent clothing treatment process. As a result, the convenience of users using the clothing processing device 10 can be improved.

5. Description of the control method of the clothing processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14, the control method of the clothing treatment device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail through the above-described configurations.

In this embodiment, the clothing treatment device 10 is controlled based on whether the rinsing process is the last rinsing process and whether excessive foam is generated. This takes into account cases in which excessive foam is generated even in the stage before the rinsing process begins, that is, in the pre-wash process or the main wash process.

(1) Description of the step (S100) in which clothes stored inside the drum 410 are processed according to control information generated by the clothes processing control unit 1100.

This is a step (S100) in which clothes stored in the drum 410 are processed according to control information generated by each module 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, and 1150 of the clothes processing control unit 1100.

First, the pre-wash module 1110 generates control information for pre-wash processing. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is prewashed according to the generated control information (S110).

Next, the main laundry module 1120 generates control information for main laundry processing. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is washed according to the generated control information (S120).

The control information generated by the preliminary washing module 1110 and the main washing module 1120 may be generated according to the amount of clothing stored inside the drum 410 and a control signal input by the user. The control information may include the amount of fluid to be injected into the drum 410, the amount of detergent, and the rotation speed and rotation time of the motor 420.

When the pre-wash process and the main wash process are completed, the rinsing module 1130 generates control information for the rinse process. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is rinsed according to the generated control information (S130).

Control information generated by the rinsing module 1130 may be generated according to the amount of clothing stored inside the drum 410 and a control signal input by the user. The control information may include the amount of fluid to be introduced into the drum 410, the amount of softener, the injection point, and the rotation speed and rotation time of the motor 420.

When the rinsing process is completed, the dehydration module 1140 generates control information for the dehydration process. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is dehydrated according to the generated control information (S140).

Control information generated by the dehydration module 1140 may be generated according to the amount of clothing stored inside the drum 410 and a control signal input by the user. The control information may include the rotation speed and rotation time of the motor 420.

When the dehydration process is completed, the fabric unwinding module 1150 generates control information for the fabric unwinding process. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is unwrapped according to the generated control information (S150).

The control information generated by the foam unwinding module 1150 may be generated according to the UB value (unbalance value) inside the drum 410. The control information may include the rotation speed and rotation time of the motor 420.

(2) Description of the step (S200) in which the sensor unit 1200 detects information related to the state of the drum 410

While the clothes stored inside the drum 410 are being processed, the sensor unit 1200 detects information related to the state of the drum 410 (S200).

The water level sensor module 1210 detects water level information inside the drum 410 (S210). The sensed water level information is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

The motor sensor module 1220 detects rotation information of the motor 420 (S220). The detected rotation information is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

The detergent amount sensor module 1230 detects information on the amount of detergent introduced into the drum 410 (S230). The detected detergent amount information is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

(3) Description of the step (S300) in which the calculation unit 1300 calculates bubble information using the detected state information

This is a step (S300) in which the calculation unit 1300 receives state information detected by the sensor unit 1200 and uses this to calculate bubble information.

First, the information receiving module 1310 receives water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information from the sensor unit 1200 (S310).

The database module 1320 stores the water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information received by the information receiving module 1310 (S320). As described above, bubble information, processing information, and feedback information may also be stored in the database module 1320.

The processing information calculation module 1340 calculates rinsing processing number information related to the number of times the clothes accommodated inside the drum 410 were rinsed (S330). Additionally, the processing information calculation module 1340 compares the calculated rinsing processing number information with preset reference rinsing processing number information (S340).

As described above, the preset standard rinsing processing number information may be the rinsing processing number input by the user. For example, if the user inputs a control signal to perform 5 rinsing treatments, the reference rinsing count information may be set to “5”.

As a result of the comparison, if the calculated rinsing processing number information and the reference rinsing processing number information are different, it may be determined that the currently performed rinsing processing is not the last rinsing processing. In this case, the processing information operation module 1340 transmits a control signal to process the clothing according to a preset clothing processing process to the clothing processing control unit 1100 (S350).

This is because the rinsing process remains to be performed after the currently ongoing clothing treatment process, so there is no need for additional rinsing treatment.

As a result of the comparison, if the calculated rinsing processing number information and the reference rinsing processing number information are the same, the currently performed rinsing processing may be determined to be the last rinsing processing. In this case, since no further rinsing treatment is performed in the scheduled clothing treatment process, a judgment is required as to whether additional rinsing treatment is necessary.

The bubble information calculation module 1330 calculates bubble information using water level information. Additionally, the bubble information calculation module 1330 compares the calculated bubble information with preset reference bubble information (S360).

As a result of the comparison, if the calculated foam information and the reference foam information are the same, it can be determined that excessive foam has not been generated. In this case, no additional rinsing treatment is required. Accordingly, the processing information operation module 1340 transmits a control signal to continue the currently performing clothing processing process to the clothing processing control unit 1100 (S370).

As a result of the comparison, if the calculated bubble information and the reference bubble information are different, it can be determined that excessive bubbles have been generated. In this case, the calculation unit 1300 notifies the user that excessive foam has been generated and performs a process of receiving a control signal for whether to perform additional rinsing processing (S380).

First, the processing information calculation module 1340 calculates processing information for the immediately preceding clothing processing step (S381). This is to calculate feedback information to be output to the user.

That is, foam is usually generated by detergent added for the pre-wash process or the main wash process. Accordingly, the processing information operation module 1340 collects information about the previous step, pre-wash processing or main laundry processing. The information may include water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information.

The feedback information calculation module 1350 calculates feedback information using the information collected by the processing information calculation module 1340 (S382). Specifically, the feedback information calculation module 1350 calculates feedback information using processing information, water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information.

The information transmission module 1360 transmits the calculated bubble information, processing information, and feedback information to the information input module 1410 of the communication unit 1400 (S383).

(4) Description of the step (S400) in which the communication unit 1400 transmits the calculated bubble information to the external terminal 600

This is a step (S400) in which the communication unit 1400 transmits the calculated bubble information, processing information, and feedback information to the user's terminal 600.

First, the information input module 1410 receives bubble information, processing information, and feedback information from the information transmission module 1360 (S410).

The notification signal calculation module 1420 calculates a notification signal using the received bubble information and processing information (S420). The notification signal calculated by the notification signal calculation module 1420 may be in the form of visual information that can be recognized by the user. Additionally, the notification signal may include information about whether foam is generated and the expected end time of additional rinsing processes.

The notification signal transmission module 1430 transmits the calculated notification signal to the communication module 610 of the user's terminal 600 (S430). The notification signal transmission module 1430 is electrically connected to the terminal 600 by any means capable of wired or wireless communication.

The feedback information transmission module 1440 transmits the delivered feedback information to the user's communication module 610 (S440). The feedback information transmission module 1440 is electrically connected to the terminal 600 by any means capable of wired or wireless communication.

(5) Description of the step (S500) in which the clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing accommodated inside the drum 410

This is a step (S500) in which the clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing contained within the drum 410 according to a control signal input by the user through the terminal 600.

First, the communication module 610 of the terminal 600 receives the notification signal transmitted by the notification signal transmission module 1430 and the feedback information transmitted by the feedback information transmission module 1440 (S510).

The display module 620 outputs the received notification signal and feedback information (S520). The output notification signal and feedback information may be in the form of visualization information or a mixture of visualization information and audio information.

The display module 620 receives a control signal input by the user who recognizes the notification signal (S530). The control signal input by the user may indicate whether additional rinsing processing is in progress or not.

The communication module 610 transmits the input control signal to the control signal reception module 1450 (S540). The communication module 610 and the control signal reception module 1450 are electrically connected by any means capable of wired or wireless communication.

The control signal reception module 1450 receives a control signal from the communication module 610 (S550), and the control signal output module 1460 transmits the received control signal to the clothing processing control unit 1100 (S560).

The clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information according to the received control signal (S570). In one embodiment, the control information may be control information for performing additional rinsing processing.

6. Description of the control method of the clothing processing device 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 20, a control method of the clothing treatment device 10 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail through the above-described configurations.

In this embodiment, the clothing treatment device 10 assumes that the laundry treatment process is completed and is controlled based on whether or not excessive foam is generated. This takes into account a case where foam is not sufficiently removed even though rinsing is performed.

(1) Description of the step (S1100) in which the clothes stored inside the drum 410 are processed according to the control information generated by the clothes processing control unit 1100 after the washing process is completed.

After the washing process is completed, the clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information to perform rinsing processing, and the clothing is processed accordingly (S1100).

First, the pre-wash processing and main wash processing processes are terminated according to the control information generated by the pre-wash module 1110 and the main wash module 1120 (S1110).

The rinsing module 1130 generates control information for rinsing processing. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is rinsed according to the generated control information (S1120).

When the rinsing process is completed, the dehydration module 1140 generates control information for the dehydration process. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is dehydrated according to the generated control information (S1130).

When the dehydration process is completed, the fabric unwinding module 1150 generates control information for the fabric unwinding process. Clothing stored inside the drum 410 is unwrapped according to the generated control information (S1140).

(2) Description of the step (S1200) in which the sensor unit 1200 detects status information inside the drum 410

While the clothes stored inside the drum 410 are being processed, the sensor unit 1200 detects information related to the state of the drum 410 (S1200).

The water level sensor module 1210 detects water level information inside the drum 410 (S1210). The sensed water level information is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

The motor sensor module 1220 detects rotation information of the motor 420 (S120). The detected rotation information is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

The detergent amount sensor module 1230 detects information on the amount of detergent introduced into the drum 410 (S1230). The detected detergent amount information is transmitted to the calculation unit 1300.

(3) Description of the step (S1300) in which the calculation unit 1300 calculates bubble information using the detected water level information

This is a step (S1300) in which the calculation unit 1300 receives state information detected by the sensor unit 1200 and uses this to calculate bubble information.

First, the information receiving module 1310 receives water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information from the sensor unit 1200 (S1310).

The database module 1320 stores the water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information received by the information receiving module 1310 (S1320).

The bubble information calculation module 1330 calculates bubble information using water level information. Additionally, the bubble information calculation module 1330 compares the calculated bubble information with preset reference bubble information (S1330).

As a result of the comparison, if the calculated foam information and the reference foam information are the same, it can be determined that excessive foam has not been generated. In this case, no additional rinsing treatment is required. Accordingly, the processing information operation module 1340 transmits a control signal to process the clothing according to a preset clothing processing process to the clothing processing control unit 1100 (S1340).

As a result of the comparison, if the calculated bubble information and the reference bubble information are different, it can be determined that excessive bubbles have been generated. In this case, the calculation unit 1300 notifies the user that excessive foam has been generated and performs a process of receiving a control signal for whether to perform additional rinsing processing (S1350).

First, the processing information calculation module 1340 calculates processing information for the previous clothing processing step (S1351). This is to calculate feedback information to be output to the user.

That is, foam is usually generated by detergent added for the pre-wash process or the main wash process. Accordingly, the processing information operation module 1340 collects information about the previous step, pre-wash processing or main laundry processing.

At this time, the processing information operation module 1340 is the processing information in the “previous stage”. This is because since the washing step has already ended, if processing information of the “previous step” is collected, information of the rinsing processing step is collected, making it difficult to calculate accurate feedback information.

The information collected by the processing information operation module 1340 may include water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information.

The feedback information calculation module 1350 calculates feedback information using the information collected in the processing information calculation module 1340 (S1352). Specifically, the feedback information calculation module 1350 calculates feedback information using processing information, water level information, rotation information, and detergent amount information.

The information transmission module 1360 transmits the calculated bubble information, processing information, and feedback information to the information input module 1410 of the communication unit 1400 (S1353).

Although not shown, if it is determined that excessive foam has been generated because the foam information calculated by the foam information calculation module 1330 is different from the reference foam information, additional rinsing processing may be automatically performed.

To this end, the user can input a control signal through the manipulation unit 300 or terminal 600 to automatically perform additional rinsing to remove foam when excessive foam is generated.

The clothing processing control unit 1100 may generate control information for performing additional rinsing processing according to the input control signal.

(4) Description of the step (S1400) in which the communication unit 1400 transmits the calculated bubble information to the external terminal 600

This is a step (S1400) in which the communication unit 1400 transmits the calculated bubble information, processing information, and feedback information to the user's terminal 600.

First, the information input module 1410 receives bubble information, processing information, and feedback information from the information transmission module 1360 (S1410).

The notification signal calculation module 1420 calculates a notification signal using the received bubble information and processing information (S1420). The notification signal calculated by the notification signal calculation module 1420 may be in the form of visual information that can be recognized by the user. Additionally, the notification signal may include information about whether foam is generated and the expected end time of additional rinsing processes.

The notification signal transmission module 1430 transmits the calculated notification signal to the communication module 610 of the user's terminal 600 (S1430). The notification signal transmission module 1430 is electrically connected to the terminal 600 by any means capable of wired or wireless communication.

The feedback information transmission module 1440 transmits the delivered feedback information to the user's communication module 610 (S1440). The feedback information transmission module 1440 is electrically connected to the terminal 600 by any means capable of wired or wireless communication.

(5) Description of the step (S1500) in which the clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing accommodated inside the drum 410

This is a step (S1500) in which the clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing contained within the drum 410 according to a control signal input by the user through the terminal 600.

First, the communication module 610 of the terminal 600 receives the notification signal transmitted by the notification signal transmission module 1430 and the feedback information transmitted by the feedback information transmission module 1440 (S1510).

The display module 620 outputs the received notification signal and feedback information (S520). The output notification signal and feedback information may be in the form of visualization information or a mixture of visualization information and audio information.

The display module 620 receives a control signal input by the user who recognizes the notification signal (S1530). The control signal input by the user may indicate whether additional rinsing processing is in progress or not.

The communication module 610 transmits the input control signal to the control signal reception module 1450 (S1540). The communication module 610 and the control signal reception module 1450 are electrically connected by any means capable of wired or wireless communication.

The control signal reception module 1450 receives a control signal from the communication module 610 (S550), and the control signal output module 1460 transmits the received control signal to the clothing processing control unit 1100 (S1560).

The clothing processing control unit 1100 generates control information according to the received control signal (S1570). In one embodiment, the control information may be control information for performing additional rinsing processing.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. You will understand that it is possible.

10: Clothing processing device
100: housing
110: front
120: side
130: upper surface
200: Door part
210: handle
300: Control panel
310: display
320: Dial
330: operation button
340: operation button
400: Tub
410: drum
420: motor
500: Detergent supply device
600: terminal
610: Communication module
620: Display module
1000: Control unit
1100: Clothing processing control unit
1110: Prewash module
1120: main washing module
1130: Rinsing module
1140: Dehydration module
1150: gun release module
1200: Sensor unit
1210: Water level sensor module
1220: Motor sensor module
1230: Detergent amount sensor module
1300: Calculation unit
1310: Information reception module
1320: Database module
1330: Bubble information operation module
1340: Processing information operation module
1350: Feedback information operation module
1360: Information transmission module
1400: Ministry of Communications
1410: Information input module
1420: Notification signal operation module
1430: Notification signal transmission module
1440: Feedback information transmission module
1450: Control signal reception module
1460: Control signal output module

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housing;
a drum rotatably installed inside the housing, configured to accommodate clothing therein, and configured to communicate with the outside to allow fluid to flow into the inside;
A sensor unit provided inside the drum and configured to detect status information inside the drum; and
A calculation unit connected to the sensor unit to enable electricity to be connected and configured to calculate bubble information using the state information detected by the sensor unit,
The calculation unit is,
It is electrically connected to a terminal located outside the housing and is configured to transmit the calculated bubble information to the terminal,
The status information includes information on the level of fluid inside the drum,
The sensor unit includes a water level sensor module configured to detect the water level information,
If excessive foam is generated as a result of calculating the foam information, calculate information on a method to prevent excessive foam generation,
According to the results of the calculation, feedback information containing different information that can prevent excessive generation of bubbles is transmitted to the terminal along with the bubble information,
Garment processing unit. According to paragraph 1,
The calculation unit is,
Comprising a bubble information calculation module configured to calculate the bubble information in a preset method using the sensed water level information and compare the calculated bubble information with preset reference bubble information,
Garment processing unit. According to paragraph 2,
Comprising a communication unit electrically connected to the calculation unit and the terminal and configured to transmit the calculated bubble information to the terminal,
Garment processing unit. According to paragraph 3,
The calculation unit is,
a processing information calculation module that calculates processing information about the amount of fluid and detergent introduced into the drum; and
A feedback information calculation module configured to calculate the feedback information based on the calculated processing information and the bubble information,
The above feedback information is:
Different information that can prevent excessive generation of foam according to the calculation result, including any one or more of information on the type of washing process, information on the number of times the washing process is performed, information on the amount of fluid, and information on the amount of detergent,
Garment processing unit. According to paragraph 1,
a clothing processing control unit that generates control information for processing clothing stored in the drum; and
A communication unit electrically connected to the calculation unit and the terminal and configured to transmit a control signal input to the terminal to the calculation unit,
The terminal is configured to receive the control signal for generating the control information,
The control information is,
Containing one or more of the following: laundry processing type information, laundry processing performance count information, fluid amount information, and detergent amount information,
Garment processing unit. (a) processing the clothing contained within the drum according to control information generated by the clothing processing control unit;
(b) a sensor unit detecting status information inside the drum;
(c) a calculation unit calculating bubble information using the detected state information;
(d) a communication unit transmitting the calculated bubble information to an external terminal; and
(e) generating control information for additional rinsing of clothes accommodated in the drum, by the clothes processing control unit,
In step (c),
As a result of calculating the foam information, if excessive foam is generated, feedback information to prevent excessive foam generation is calculated based on processing information about the amount of fluid and detergent introduced into the drum and the foam information. It further includes steps of:
In step (d),
Characterized in the step of transmitting the feedback information together with the bubble information to the external terminal,
Control method of clothing processing device. According to clause 6,
In step (c),
(c1) the calculating unit calculating information on the number of rinse treatments for clothes accommodated inside the drum;
(c2) comparing the rinsing number information calculated by the calculation unit with preset reference rinsing number information; and
(c3) If the calculated rinsing treatment number information is different from the preset rinsing treatment number information, the clothing contained in the drum is processed according to control information generated by the clothing processing control unit in a preset method.
Control method of clothing processing device. In clause 7,
In step (c),
After step (c2) above,
(c4) If the calculated rinsing processing number information is the same as the preset rinsing processing number information, the calculation unit calculates the foam information in a preset method using the water level information detected in step (b). Contains,
In step (d),
(d1) When the calculated bubble information is different from preset reference bubble information, comprising the step of the communication unit transmitting the calculated bubble information to an external terminal,
Control method of a clothing processing device. According to clause 8,
In step (c),
After step (c2) above,
(c5) When the calculated foam information is equal to the preset reference foam information, processing the clothing contained in the drum according to the control information generated by the clothing processing control unit in a preset method,
Control method of a clothing processing device. According to clause 6,
In step (e),
(e1) inputting a control signal for additional rinsing of clothes accommodated in the drum to the terminal; and
(e2) generating control information for additional rinsing of clothes accommodated inside the drum according to the control signal input to the terminal, by the clothes processing control unit,
The control signal input to the terminal is,
Containing a signal for one or more of whether rinsing processing is performed and the number of times rinsing processing is performed,
Control method of clothing processing device. (f) after the washing process is completed, the clothes contained in the drum are processed according to the control information generated by the clothes processing control unit;
(g) a sensor unit detecting status information inside the drum;
(h) a calculation unit calculating bubble information using the detected state information;
(i) a communication unit transmitting the calculated bubble information to an external terminal; and
(j) generating, by the clothing processing control unit, control information for additional rinsing processing of clothing accommodated inside the drum,
In step (h),
As a result of calculating the foam information, if excessive foam is generated, feedback information to prevent excessive foam generation is calculated based on processing information about the amount of fluid and detergent introduced into the drum and the foam information. Further comprising a feedback information calculation step,
In step (i),
Characterized in the step of transmitting the feedback information together with the bubble information to the external terminal,
Control method of clothing processing device. According to clause 11,
In step (h),
(h1) Comparing the bubble information calculated by the calculation unit using a preset method with preset reference bubble information,
In step (i),
(i1) When the calculated bubble information is different from preset reference bubble information, the communication unit transmits the calculated bubble information to the terminal,
Control method of clothing handling device. According to clause 12,
In step (h),
After step (h1) above,
(h2) When the calculated foam information is equal to the preset reference foam information, processing the clothing contained in the drum according to the control information generated by the clothing processing control unit in a preset method.
Control method of a clothing processing device. According to clause 12,
In step (j),
(j1) inputting a control signal for additional rinsing of clothes accommodated in the drum to the terminal; and
(j2) generating control information for additional rinsing of clothes accommodated inside the drum according to the control signal input to the terminal, by the clothes processing control unit;
The control signal input to the terminal is,
Containing a signal for one or more of whether rinsing processing is performed and the number of times rinsing processing is performed,
Control method of clothing processing device. According to clause 11,
The feedback information calculation step is,
(h1) the calculating unit calculating processing information about the amount of fluid and the amount of detergent introduced into the drum; and
(h2) comprising the step of the calculation unit calculating feedback information using the processing information and the bubble information, wherein the feedback information is,
Different information that can prevent excessive generation of foam according to the result of the calculation, including any one or more of information on the type of washing process, information on the number of times the washing process is performed, information on the amount of fluid, and information on the amount of detergent,
Control method of clothing processing device.

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