KR19980046448A - Ultrasonic Washing Machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a washing machine using a ultrasonic wave to install a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators in the washing tank of the washing machine to perform the washing function for the laundry through the ultrasonic vibration generated during the soaking course, the washing course or the hemgum course.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a function input means (2) for performing a key setting so that the washing function by the generation of ultrasonic vibration in the washing tank (100) during the soaking course and the washing course and the rinsing course of the washing machine, and the function input means (2). Control means (8) for performing the control of the ultrasonic washing function at the time of performing the ultrasonic washing function and the washing course and the rinsing course of the washing machine, and the soaking course and the washing course for the laundry contained in the washing tank (100). Memory means 10 in which control program data for execution control of the ultrasonic washing function during the rinsing course is stored, and a driving signal for generating and outputting a driving pulse signal for generating ultrasonic waves by driving control of the control means 8. Ultrasonic vibration by generating the driving means 16 and 18 and the driving pulse signals generated from the driving signal generating means 16 and 18 respectively provided at predetermined portions of the inner side of the washing tank 100. Characterized in that it comprises a plurality of ultrasonic vibration means (20, 22, 24, 26) for generating a.

Description

Ultrasonic Washing Machine

The present invention relates to a washing machine using ultrasonic waves, and more particularly, to a washing machine using ultrasonic waves, which allows laundry to be washed more efficiently through vibration of the washing water through a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators installed in the washing tank of the washing machine. It is about.

Currently, commercially available washing machines are provided with washing water for a certain laundry, and are called to perform water washing operations such as washing, rinsing, and dehydration. Not only the hot water supplied from the heating means is properly mixed and used as the washing water, but also the laundry stored in the high speed rotation operation of the pulsator by the operation of the washing motor is made possible.

In addition, in the washing machine implemented with automatic automation of the washing process, when the washing machine is opened and the laundry is put into the washing tank and the washing process is set according to the type of laundry, the washing machine automatically determines the type and quantity of the laundry to supply the proper water supply and Automatic feeding of detergent is performed, and upon completion of the water supply and detergent feeding, washing by a combination of soaking, washing, rinsing, draining, and dehydration is performed based on the set washing process.

On the other hand, the water supply administration for the washing administration in the washing process such that the water level of the water supply is automatically adjusted according to the storage capacity and weight of the laundry detected, while in the washing administration while the washing proceeds during the set washing time, the washing time After this time, the rinsing operation is performed by repeating the water supply and the drainage a predetermined number of times so that the final dehydration stroke is performed for a predetermined time, thereby completing the entire stroke of the washing process.

However, the washing machine automatically adjusts the level of washing water and detergent according to the amount of laundry, and automatically adjusts the strength of the washing process, but effectively removes fine contaminants such as stains on cloth. It is made difficult.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and a washing machine using ultrasonic waves for installing a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators in a washing tank of a washing machine and performing washing function for laundry through ultrasonic vibration generated during a soaking course, a washing course, or a hemgum course The purpose is to provide.

According to the washing machine using the ultrasonic wave according to the present invention to achieve the above object, the function input means for performing key setting to execute the washing function by the generation of ultrasonic vibration in the washing tank during the soaking course and washing course and rinsing course of the washing machine; Control means for performing execution control of the ultrasonic washing function and the washing course and the rinsing course during the execution of the ultrasonic washing function by the function input means, the soaking course and the washing course and the rinsing course for the laundry contained in the washing tank. Memory means for storing control program data for execution control of the ultrasonic washing function at the time, driving signal generating means for generating and outputting a driving pulse signal for generating ultrasonic waves by driving control of the control means, and the inner side of the washing tank Driving pulses generated from the driving signal generating means respectively provided at predetermined portions of the Provided is a washing machine using ultrasonic waves comprising a plurality of ultrasonic vibration means for generating an ultrasonic vibration by receiving a call.

According to the present invention configured as described above, when a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators are installed on the inner side of the washing tank of the washing machine, strong ultrasonic vibration is generated in the washing tank when the soaking course or the washing course and the rinsing course for the laundry stored in the washing tank are executed. Make sure that any stains attached to the laundry can be removed.

1 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which an ultrasonic vibrator is installed in a washing machine according to the present invention;

2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a washing machine using ultrasonic waves according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

2: function input unit, 4: washing amount detection unit,

6: water level detector, 8: microcomputer,

10: memory, 12: clock generator,

14: power supply circuit section, 16: drive signal generation section,

18: signal amplifier, 20, 22, 24, 26: ultrasonic oscillator,

28: motor drive unit, 30: washing motor,

32, 36: actuator, 34: water supply valve,

38: drain valve, 100: washing tank,

102: detergent bottle, 104: gear part,

106: pulsator.

Hereinafter, the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

That is, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example in which the ultrasonic vibrator is installed in the washing machine according to the present invention, the water supply pipe for supplying a limited number of washing water by the water supply valve 34 in the upper layer of the washing tank 100 according to the figure ( 34A) is connected, and a detergent container 102 for injecting detergent into the washing tank 100 together with the wash water is installed at the connection portion of the water supply pipe 34A and the washing tank 100.

In addition, according to the same figure, the drain pipe 38A for discharging the washing water in the washing tank 100 by the drain valve 38 is connected to the lower end of the washing tank 100, and the lower center of the washing tank 100 is connected. The pulsator 106 is installed to perform the washing function for the laundry in the washing tank 100 by receiving the motor rotation of the washing motor 30 by the gear operation of the gear unit 104 to rotate at a high speed.

In addition, in the drawing, a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20, 22, 24, and 26 generating strong ultrasonic waves at predetermined portions of the inner surface of the washing tank 100, that is, a portion where laundry stored in a soaking or washing course are located are When each is installed, when the soaking course, the washing course or the hemgum course, the laundry stored in the washing tank 100 and the ultrasonic wave generated by the washing water side by using the vibration of the washing water and the laundry by the ultrasonic wave, etc. Remove it.

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the washing machine using the ultrasonic wave according to the present invention, the reference numeral 2 in the apparatus of the present invention is installed on a predetermined portion of the upper surface of the washing machine for the laundry contained in the washing tank 100 A function input unit for keying an execution state of a washing function, wherein the function input unit 2 is an ultrasonic washing key 2A keyed to perform soaking, washing or rinsing by ultrasonic vibration during a soaking course, a washing course or a rinsing course. A washing machine (2B) for setting the key for washing the laundry in the strong washing mode according to the washing course, a washing machine (2C) for setting the key for washing the laundry in the middle washing mode when the washing course is executed. Wash key (2E) for washing the laundry in the weak washing mode, washing time setting key (2F) for setting the washing time of the laundry, the soaking time of the laundry immersed in the wash water Called time setting key (2G) for setting and is configured to include a selection key (2H) for selecting the number of the washing time and called the time.

In addition, reference numeral 4 denotes a washing amount sensing unit which is installed at a predetermined portion in the washing tank 100 and consists of, for example, an infrared sensor for sensing the washing amount of laundry contained in the washing tank 100, and 6 denotes the washing tank 100. Installed in a predetermined portion represents a water level detection unit for detecting the level of the wash water flowing into the washing tank (100).

Further, reference numeral 8 denotes a microcomputer for controlling overall function execution for the soaking course, the washing course, and the rinsing course of the washing machine, wherein the microcomputer 8 includes the washing amount by the washing amount detecting unit 4 and the water level detecting unit 6. And control of the soaking process or the washing process according to the soaking course or washing course set by the function input unit 2 in the state of detecting the water level of the washing water and the washing water, and adaptive to the detected washing amount and the washing water level. In addition, according to the execution of the ultrasonic washing process set by the function input unit 2, it is controlled to perform the ultrasonic washing during the soaking course, washing course or rinsing course.

Here, the microcomputer 8 is a state in which the soaking time or washing time or the strong / medium / weak washing mode by the function input unit 2 is set so that the soaking course or the washing course or the rinsing course after the completion of the washing process is executed. When the ultrasonic washing key 2A of the function input unit 2 is keyed, strong ultrasonic vibrations from the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20, 22, 24, and 26 are in progress during the corresponding soaking course, washing course or rinsing course. Control to be generated.

Reference numeral 10 denotes the execution control for the soaking course, the washing course, and the rinsing course of the laundry, and the control program data for the execution control of the ultrasonic washing function during the soaking course, the sating course, and the rinsing course are stored. 12 shows a memory for generating a clock clock for indicating whether the soaking time set by the function input section 2 or the washing time has elapsed.

Further, reference numeral 14 denotes a power circuit section for converting AC power from the AC power source into DC power and supplying it as an operating power for a washing process, and 16 denotes the execution of the ultrasonic washing function under the control of the microcomputer 8. Accordingly, a driving signal generator for generating a driving pulse signal for operating the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20, 22, 24, and 26 by receiving operating power from the power circuit unit 14 is shown. A signal width portion for amplifying a pulse signal and supplying the pulse signal to the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20, 22, 24, and 26 is shown.

Further, reference numeral 28 denotes a motor driving unit for driving the washing motor 30 to rotate forward / reverse at high speed according to the heavy / medium / weak washing mode when the washing course under the control of the microcomputer 8 is executed. Indicates.

Reference numeral 32 denotes a first actuator that performs an operation for opening and closing the water supply valve 34 by executing a water supply process during a soaking or rinsing course under the control of the microcomputer 8, and 36 denotes the microcomputer. A second actuator that performs an operation for opening and closing the drain valve 38 at the time of execution of the drain course by the control of (8) is shown.

Next, the operation of the present invention made as described above will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3.

First, in step 40, the washing time is set by the key input of the washing time setting key 2F and the selection key 2H of the function input unit 2, and the key input of the soaking time setting key 2G and the selection key 2H is performed. After the soaking time for the laundry in the washing tank 100 is set, the strong washing medium (2B), the middle washing machine (2C), or the weak washing machine (2E) is keyed to set the strong / medium / light washing mode of the washing course. The ultrasonic washing key 2A is operated at the time of execution of the soaking course-washing course-rinsing course-drainage course according to the setting operation.

In this state, the microcomputer 8 proceeds to step 41 and detects the amount of laundry stored in the washing tub 100 through the laundry amount detecting unit 4, and the water level valve 6 of the water supply valve 34 detects the washing amount of the laundry. In the state where the water level of the wash water stored in the washing tank 100 is sensed through the water supply pipe 34A according to the opening operation, a soaking process for the laundry stored in the washing tank 100 is performed for the set soaking time. On the other hand, a drive pulse signal is generated through the drive signal generator 16 to generate a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20 and 22 respectively set on the inner side of the washing tank 100 through the signal amplification through the signal amplifier 18. , Strong ultrasonic vibrations from the 24, 26 will be separated from the scum attached to the laundry.

Subsequently, the microcomputer 8 proceeds to step 42. After the completion of the soaking process, the microcomputer 8 adaptively controls and controls the motor driving unit 28 to the detected washing amount and the washing water level. The washing process proceeds by rotating the pulsator 106 in the washing tank 100 at a high speed, while driving pulse signals generated through the driving signal generating unit 16 are the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20, 22, 24, 26) to generate the ultrasonic vibration during the washing course.

After the end of the washing process, the flow proceeds to step 43 and the microcomputer 8 operates the second actuator 36 to control the opening of the drain valve 36 to open the washing tank 100 through the drain pipe 38A. After the washing water is discharged, the first actuator 32 is operated to open the water supply valve 34 so that the new washing water can be supplied into the washing tank 100 through the water supply pipe 34A to wash the washing water. In addition to allowing the rinsing process to be repeatedly performed on the laundry after the process is completed, strong ultrasonic vibrations are generated through the plurality of ultrasonic vibrators 20, 22, 24, and 26 during each rinsing process to effectively rinse the laundry. To be able to run.

After completion of the rinsing course, the process proceeds to step 44 and the microcomputer 8 operates the second actuator 36 to control the opening of the drain valve 38 to thereby open the washing water in the washing tank 100. The drainage is performed to dehydrate the laundry so that the washing process is finally completed.

According to the present invention made as described above, by installing a plurality of ultrasonic vibrator in the washing tank in the washing machine to be able to remove the stings attached to the laundry by the generation of strong ultrasonic vibration during the soaking course, washing course or rinsing course This has the advantage that it is possible to remove the stings of laundry more effectively.

Claims (1)

A function input means (2) for performing key setting so that the washing function by the generation of ultrasonic vibration in the washing tank 100 during the soaking course and the washing course and the rinsing course of the washing machine is executed; Control means (8) for performing execution control on the soaking course during the execution of the ultrasonic washing function by the function input means (2) and the ultrasonic washing function during the washing course and the rinsing course; Memory means (10) storing control program data for execution control of a soaking course for the laundry stored in the washing tub (100) and an ultrasonic washing function during the washing course and the rinsing course; Drive signal generation means 16 and 18 for generating and outputting a drive pulse signal for generation of ultrasonic waves by the drive control of the control means 8; A plurality of ultrasonic vibration means (20, 22, 24) installed at predetermined portions of the inner surface of the washing tank 100, and generates an ultrasonic vibration by receiving a driving pulse signal generated from the driving signal generating means (16, 18) , 26) a washing machine using ultrasonic waves, characterized in that comprising: a.