KR20080090049A - Washing machine and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A washing machine and a method for controlling the same are provided to soak waterproof clothing into detergent water by agitating the clothing right and left for a predetermined time in the middle of the water supply cycle. A method for controlling a washing machine comprises the steps of: judging whether a light-weight clothing washing course is inputted(S300); supplying water up to a predetermined water level if the light-weight clothing washing course is inputted(S302); supplying water and agitating clothing right and left for a predetermined time if the water level reaches the set water level(S304); additionally supplying water(S306); and periodically generating water current in one direction(S308).

Description

Washing machine and control method

1 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention.

2 is a control block diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an operation flowchart of a method for washing laundry that is lighter and waterproof than general laundry in a washing machine according to the present invention.

* Description of symbols on the main parts of the drawings *

11 tank 12 rotating drum

15.Motor 100.Signal input

120 level sensor 130 control unit

140.Driver 150 ... Silver solution

160 ... Silver Solution Feed / Drain

The present invention relates to a washing machine and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a washing machine and a method of controlling the same, which can efficiently wash laundry having lighter weight and waterproofness than general laundry such as sportswear.

In general, a washing machine (usually a drum washing machine) is a device that allows washing to be performed by a force that pulls up the laundry inside the cylinder and then drops it when the cylindrical rotating drum rotates. As the washing process proceeds, the rotating drum is rotated at a high rpm of a predetermined motor.

On the other hand, in recent years, as the interest in leisure and the desire for comfortable clothing life are increasing, the use of sportswear is increasing. Since these sportswear are processed to be light and waterproof in nature, they should be washed in consideration of the material of the sportswear and its fabric properties.

In order to wash the sportswear, hand washing should not be weakly squeezed or washed after washing, hand squeezing should be weak, and in the case of centrifugal dehydrator should be squeezed in a short time. As such, the conditions for washing sportswear are demanding, so many hands are washed rather than washed in a washing machine. That is, the sportswear has a high practicality as a sportswear, while the convenience for washing it has a relatively low problem.

Therefore, the need to develop a course for washing sportswear in the washing machine to apply to the washing machine has emerged.

Therefore, the present invention was devised to solve the above-described problems, by adding a washing course for washing laundry that is lighter and waterproof than general laundry such as sportswear, proceeding to the washing administration suitable for the characteristics of sportswear sports It is an object of the present invention to provide a washing machine and a control method thereof in which the structure is improved to increase the life of clothes while maintaining the functionality of the wear.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be described below and will be appreciated by the embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by means and combinations indicated in the claims.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a control method of a washing machine, comprising: a determination step of determining whether or not a washing course; And if the light washing course includes a progress step of proceeding to wash the laundry through the control of water supply and washing administration.

Here, the proceeding step is a first water supply step of supplying the washing water up to a predetermined level if the washing course of homyeo; And when the washing water reaches a predetermined level, characterized in that it comprises a second water supply administration step of stirring the laundry in the left and right directions for a predetermined time while the water supply proceeds.

In addition, the progress step is characterized in that it further comprises a third water administration step of additionally supplying the wash water after the second water supply administration step.

In addition, the proceeding step is characterized in that after the third water supply administration step, the washing administration by generating a water flow in one direction at a predetermined time interval during the progress of the washing administration.

In addition, the progress step is characterized in that to drive the motor lower than the operation rate of the general washing administration during the progress of the washing administration.

After the advancing step, the dehydration step of proceeding to dehydrate the laundry in less than the drive time of the general dehydration operation further comprises.

In addition, the progress step is characterized in that during the laundry administration, the laundry is sterilized using silver.

The present invention for achieving the above object, in the washing machine, the signal input unit for selecting a light washing course; And if the courtesy washing course includes a control unit for proceeding to wash the laundry through the control of water supply and washing administration.

In this case, the control unit is a light washing course, the water supply to wash water according to the amount of laundry according to the amount of laundry, and when the washing water reaches the set water level, proceeds with the water supply and at the same time stirring the laundry in a left and right direction for a predetermined time, characterized in that It is done.

In addition, the control unit is characterized in that the washing administration by generating a water flow in one direction at a predetermined time interval during the washing administration.

In addition, the control unit is characterized in that, during the progress of the washing administration, driving the motor lower than the operation rate of the general washing administration.

The signal input unit may further select silver nanocos for sterilizing laundry using silver.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a washing machine according to the present invention.

1, the washing machine of the present invention is for fresh water, a drum-shaped water tank 11 installed inside the main body 10 and a rotating drum 12 rotatably installed in the water tank 11. ).

The water tank 11 is installed so as to form a predetermined angle (??) with respect to the installation surface of the washing machine as a whole so that the front portion (11a) formed the inlet (11b) is higher than the rear portion (11c), the water tank (11) Rotating drum 12 is installed in the interior of the water tank 11 is inclined so that the front portion (12a) formed in the inlet 12b is higher than the rear portion (12c).

That is, the rotating drum 12 is formed such that the front portion 12a having the inlet 12b faces the front upper portion so that the center of rotation line “A” is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the installation surface of the washing machine. Is installed. At this time, the rotating drum 12 is rotatably supported in the center of the rear of the water tank 11 by the rotating shaft 13 coupled to the center of the rear portion 12c is rotatable inside the water tank 11.

In addition, a plurality of through holes 12d are formed around the rotating drum 12, and a plurality of lifters are formed on the inner surface of the rotating drum 12 to allow the laundry to rise and fall when the rotating drum 12 rotates. 14) is installed.

On the outside of the rear portion 11c of the water tank 11, a motor 15 is installed as a driving device for rotating the rotating shaft 13 connected to the rotating drum 12 to perform washing, rinsing, and dehydration operations. In the lower side of the) is provided a laundry heater 16 for heating the wash water supplied into the water tank (11).

The motor 15 includes a stator 15a fixed to the rear portion 11c of the water tank 11, a rotor 15b disposed in a rotatable state outside the stator 15a, and a rotor 15b. And a rotating plate 15c for connecting the rotating shaft 13 to the rotating shaft 13.

In addition, the front part of the main body 10 corresponds to the inlet 12b of the rotating drum 12 and the inlet 11b of the water tank 11 so that laundry can be put into the inside of the rotating drum 12 or the laundry can be taken out. An inlet 17b is formed at an open position, and the door 17b is provided at the inlet 17b to open and close the inlet 17b.

A detergent supply device 18 for supplying detergent and a water supply device 20 for supplying washing water are installed at an upper portion of the water tank 11, and water in the water tank 11 is provided at a lower portion of the water tank 11. In order to drain the water, a drain 19 including a drain pipe 19a, a drain valve 19b, and a drain pump 19c is provided.

The detergent supply device 18 is divided into a plurality of spaces inside, and is installed on the front side of the main body 10 so that the user can easily put detergent and rinsing agent in each space.

The water supply device 20 is installed in the cold and hot water supply pipes 21 and 22 to supply cold water and hot water, and the cold and hot water supply pipes 21 and 22 to control the water supply of the cold and hot water supply pipes 21 and 22. Water supply valves 23 and 24 are provided.

At this time, the cold water and hot water supply pipes 21 and 22 are connected to the detergent supply device 18 so that water supplied from the outside can be supplied toward the detergent supply device 18. In addition, a separate water supply pipe 25 is installed between the detergent supply device 18 and the water tank 11 so that water passing through the detergent supply device 18 can be supplied to the water tank 11, and an outlet of the water supply pipe 25 is provided. The water supply nozzle 26 is installed. This allows the water supplied into the water tank 11 to pass through the detergent supply device 18 so that the detergent inside the detergent supply device 18 can be supplied to the water tank 11.

2 is a control configuration diagram of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the washing machine includes a signal input unit 100, a temperature sensing unit 110, a water level sensing unit 120, and a control unit. 130, the driving unit 140, the silver solution manufacturing unit 150, and the silver solution supply / drainage unit 160 is configured.

First of all, the signal input unit 100 inputs the washing course selected by the user according to the material of the laundry and driving information such as washing temperature, dehydration rpm, and rinsing addition to the control unit 130, and general laundry such as sportswear. It is lighter and more waterproof and selects and enters a light washing course for washing laundry that floats well.

The temperature detection unit 110 detects the temperature of the wash water supplied to the water tank 11, and the water level detection unit 120 detects the water level of the water supplied to the water tank 110.

The control unit 130 is a microcomputer that controls the washing machine according to the driving information input from the signal input unit 100. When the light washing course is selected, the controller 130 supplies the washing water up to the level set according to the amount of laundry, and the washing water up to the set level. When the water is reached, the laundry is stirred in the left and right directions for a predetermined time while advancing.

As the water supply proceeds as described above, the laundry is inverted at the beginning by stirring the laundry in a left and right direction for a predetermined time so that the detergent can be dissolved well.

In addition, the control unit 130 generates water flow in one direction at predetermined time intervals during the washing process, so that the laundry that floats well in water enters the inside and washes well.

Here, the predetermined time interval is a reference time for washing the laundry effectively by generating water flow in one direction when the washing administration proceeds, and can set various reference times according to the structure and characteristics of the washing machine and the amount of laundry. have.

In addition, the controller 130 drives the motor lower than the operation rate of the general washing stroke during the washing stroke.

More specifically, the control unit 130 is configured to perform a washing stroke suitable for laundry such as sportswear by driving the motor to be washed weaker than the driving rate of the general washing administration and stronger than the driving rate of the Delicate course.

For example, it drives the motor to be washed more strongly than the operation rate of the general washing administration applied to laundry such as jeans and T-shirts and stronger than the operation rate of the Delicate course applied to laundry made of wool or wool.

In addition, the control unit 130 may set the silver nanocos to sterilize the laundry using silver as a default or provide a separate option key so that the silver nanocos may be performed only when the user presses the option key.

When the silver nanocos selection information is selected from the user and input through the signal input unit 100, the silver solution prepared by controlling the silver solution manufacturing unit 150 for manufacturing the silver solution is sprayed into the rotating drum 12. And control the silver solution feed / drainage unit 160 to properly discharge the used silver solution.

In addition to using the silver solution, silver nano steam may be used to sterilize laundry. In addition, various methods may be used to sterilize laundry.

The driving unit 140 drives the motor 15, the cold water valve 23, the hot water valve 24, the drain valve 19b, the drain pump 19c, and the like according to the drive control signal of the controller 130.

Hereinafter will be described the operation process and the effect of the control method of the washing machine configured as described above.

3 is an operation flowchart of a method for washing a laundry that is lighter and waterproof than a general laundry in a washing machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the present invention is for washing a laundry that is lighter than a general laundry and floats well in water. By setting the default washing course for the user or by providing a separate option key, the washing course can be performed only when the user presses the option key.

When the laundry is put in the rotating drum 12 and the user selects the light washing course (S300), the information of the light washing course selected by the user is input to the controller 130 through the signal input unit 100.

Therefore, the control unit 130 starts to proceed with the water supply and washing process according to the information of the light washing course input from the signal input unit 100, and first determines whether the operation is on (S301).

When the operation is turned on, the controller 130 turns on the water supply valves 23 and 24 to supply water to the detergent supply device 18 through the water supply pipes 21 and 22, and supplies water toward the detergent supply device 18. The wash water is supplied to the water tank 11 through the water supply pipe 25 via the detergent supply device 18 to start washing water up to a predetermined level (S302).

Here, the predetermined level means a level to which the detergent can be dissolved well, and the level may vary depending on the amount of laundry.

It is determined whether the wash water is supplied to a predetermined level in the water tank 11 (S303), and when the wash water is supplied to a predetermined level, the second washing water is further supplied while stirring the laundry in a horizontal direction for a predetermined time. To proceed to the washing administration (S304).

By stirring the laundry in the left and right directions for a certain time as described above, the laundry that does not absorb water due to high water repellency, such as sportswear, is turned over at the beginning to make contact with the detergent well, thereby improving the slow melting of the detergent. Can be.

It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed (S305), and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the washing stroke for stirring the laundry in the left and right directions is stopped, and the third wash water is supplied (S306).

It is determined whether the water supply administration is completed (S307), and when the water supply administration is completed, the washing administration proceeds (S308).

At this time, the washing administration is configured to perform a washing operation suitable for laundry such as sportswear by driving the motor to be washed weaker than the driving rate of the general washing administration and stronger than the driving rate of the Delicate course. In addition, during the washing stroke, the water flow in one direction at a predetermined time interval can be configured to enter the laundry inside, so that the laundry can be easily washed, and the functional characteristics of the clothes can be generated by generating the water flow suitable for the sportswear. Do not hurt.

In addition, the progress of the laundry administration, it is configured to sterilize the laundry using silver.

That is, the silver solution prepared by controlling the silver solution manufacturing unit 150 for preparing the silver solution is sprayed into the rotating drum 12, and the silver solution feed / drainage unit 160 is disposed so that the used silver solution is properly discharged. To control the laundry to be sterilized.

In addition to using the silver solution, silver nano steam may be used to sterilize laundry. In addition, various methods may be used to sterilize laundry.

Next, if it is determined that the washing administration is completed (S309), when the washing administration is completed, to prevent the generation of wrinkles in the laundry proceeds to the depilation proceeds weakly dehydration (S310), it is determined whether the deprivation is completed (S311) When the liver degassing is completed, the rinse administration proceeds and at the same time operating the silver nano course to sterilize the laundry (S312).

At this time, in order to compensate for the action of the low water flow and silver to have enough washing and rinsing time to create the effect of replacing the hand washing.

It is determined whether the rinsing stroke is completed (S313), and when the rinsing stroke is completed, the dehydration stroke is performed (S314).

Due to the material properties of the laundry, such as sportswear, the moisture content is low, and because the moisture dries quickly in a short time, it is configured to proceed with dehydration for a short time.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated by the limited embodiment and drawing, this invention is not limited by this, The person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs, Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalents of the claims to be described.

According to the washing machine and the control method of the present invention as described above, by adding a light washing course, proceeding to the washing administration suitable for the characteristics of light and waterproof laundry such as sports clothes, while maintaining the functionality of the sportswear Create an effect that can increase the life of the.

In other words, by stirring the laundry in the left and right direction for a certain period of time in the middle of the water administration, the water-repellent high like the sportswear is turned upside down in the early stage so that the laundry can be contacted with the detergent so that the detergent dissolves slowly. The phenomenon can be improved.

In addition, the water flow suitable for sportswear is generated so that the functional properties of the laundry are not impaired.

Claims (12)

In the control method of the washing machine, A judgment step of judging whether the washing course is a respect; And If the light washing course control process of the washing machine comprising the step of proceeding to wash the laundry through the control of water supply and washing administration. The method of claim 1, The proceeding step is a first water administration step of supplying the washing water up to a predetermined level if the washing course of the light; And And a second water supply administration step of stirring the laundry in the left and right directions for a predetermined time while the washing water reaches the preset water level. The method of claim 2, The proceeding step is a control method of a washing machine, further comprising a third water supply administration step of additionally supplying wash water after the second water supply administration step. The method of claim 3, wherein The controlling step of the washing machine, characterized in that after the third water supply administration step, the washing process proceeds by generating water flow in one direction at a predetermined time interval when the washing operation proceeds. The method of claim 1, The progress step is a control method of the washing machine, characterized in that for driving the washing motor lower than the operation rate of the normal washing administration. The method of claim 1, After the progress step, the control method of the washing machine further comprising a dehydration step of proceeding to dehydrate the laundry in less than the drive time of the general dehydration stroke. The method of claim 1, The progress step is a control method of a washing machine, characterized in that during the laundry administration, to sterilize the laundry using silver. In the washing machine, A signal input unit for selecting a light washing course; And If the washing course of the washing machine characterized in that it comprises a control unit for proceeding the washing of the laundry through the control of water supply and washing administration. The method of claim 8, The control unit is a light washing course water washing water up to the level set according to the amount of laundry, When the wash water reaches the set water level, the washing machine characterized by stirring the laundry in the left and right directions for a predetermined time while the water supply proceeds. The method of claim 8, The control unit is a washing machine, characterized in that to proceed with the washing administration by generating water flow in one direction at a predetermined time interval during the washing administration. The method of claim 8, The control unit is a washing machine, characterized in that for driving the washing motor, lower than the operation rate of the normal washing administration. The method of claim 8, The signal input unit is a washing machine, characterized in that for further selecting silver nanocos to sterilize the laundry using silver.

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