KR20100086889A - Controlling apparautus of wathing machine and method the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: Control device and method of a washing machine are provided to enhance the user convenience and to reduce replacement cost by enabling a user to change program by region without replacement of hardware when changing the region. CONSTITUTION: A control method of a washing machine comprises next steps. A plurality of regional programs are previously stored(S100). A location changing request signal is received(S200). A regional program corresponding to the request signal is selected(S300). The regional program is loaded as a main program(S410). The selected regional program is supplied(S420). The regional programs are programmed by regional language.

Description

Washing machine control device and control method {CONTROLLING APPARAUTUS OF WATHING MACHINE AND METHOD THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a washing machine control device and a control method for changing the program for each region.

A washing machine is a household electrical appliance that processes clothes such as washing or drying clothes. Generally, a washing machine is classified according to whether a rotating shaft of an inner tank or a drum for processing laundry such as clothes is vertical or horizontal. That is, it is classified into a top loading washing machine having a vertical rotating shaft and a front loading washing machine or a drum washing machine having a horizontal rotating shaft.

The washing machine generally serves to separate contaminants from the laundry by applying mechanical action such as friction or vibration to the laundry contained in the laundry solution.

To this end, the washing machine performs a washing step by applying mechanical force to the laundry mixed with the washing solution, a rinsing step of separating the laundry solution containing contaminants from the laundry, and a dehydration step of separating the rinsing water from the laundry.

1 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a general drum washing machine. As shown in the drawing, the drum washing machine includes a casing 11 forming an accommodating space therein, a tub 21 disposed in the front and rear directions inside the casing 11, and a tub 21 inside the tub 21. The drum 31 is rotatably housed.

The casing 11 has an almost rectangular parallelepiped shape, and an opening 13 is formed in the front plate so that laundry can enter and exit. The edge of the opening 13 is provided with a door 15 to open and close the opening.

The inside of the casing 11 has a cylindrical shape having one side open and a tub 21 for accommodating wash water therein is installed, so that the tub 21 can be buffered on the upper and lower sides of the tub 21. Support springs 25 and dampers 27 are provided respectively.

A spider 23 is coupled to the rear end of the tub 21 to rotatably support the drum 31 disposed therein, and a drum for rotating the drum 31 to the rear side of the spider 23. The drive motor 41 is integrally coupled.

On the other hand, the upper region of the tub 21 is provided with a water supply pipe and a water supply valve (not shown) to supply the washing water into the tub 21, the bottom region is provided with a drain pump 24 to discharge the washing water. One drain passage 22 is formed.

A circulation passage 26 is formed at one side of the drain passage 22 so that the wash water in the tub 21 may be drawn out and circulated to the upper region of the tub 21. The circulation pump 28 is provided to be able to pump.

By such a configuration, when laundry is accommodated in the drum 31 and detergent and washing water are supplied, the controller (not shown) controls the drum driving motor 41 to rotate the drum 31 and the circulation pump 28. The washing is performed while circulating the washing water. When the washing is completed, the drain pump 24 and the drum drive motor 41 are controlled to perform drainage and dehydration in turn, and the washing water is supplied to the inside of the tub 21 to rinse several times.

On the other hand, when dehydration is performed in the state in which the laundry is arranged in the drum 31, the drum 31, the tub 21, and the supporting elements (not shown) of the drum 31 due to the laundry are unbalanced. After the eccentric amount of the drum 31 is detected before dehydration so as to prevent damage and forced wear, dehydration proceeds when the eccentric amount is less than the reference value.

However, the conventional washing machine control apparatus and control method has a problem in that it is not compatible in other regions by distinguishing each region by using an option diode for each region and reflecting only a specific program.

In addition, the conventional washing machine control device and control method is composed of a separate program for each region, there is a problem that the control device itself must be replaced when performing a service in another region.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine control apparatus and a control method for distinguishing and storing a plurality of regions-specific programs, and for easily changing a region-specific program without replacing hardware when a region is changed.

Washing machine control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, a storage unit for storing a plurality of regional programs, an input unit for inputting a region change request signal, and the plurality of regional programs in accordance with the request signal It is configured to include a control unit that selects one of these and supplies it.

In addition, the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, if there is a region change request, loading the pre-stored region-specific program corresponding to the region to the main program, characterized in that to supply the changed main program It is done.

According to the present invention, a program can be changed for each region without replacing a separate hardware.

In addition, according to the present invention by reducing the cost by providing a program for each region easily changed by region to improve the convenience of the user.

In the present invention, only a washing machine will be described, but it can be applied to a laundry apparatus such as a dryer having similar characteristics. In addition, although the configuration of the drum washing machine is disclosed in FIG. 1, the present invention may be applied to other types of washing machines.

Hereinafter, a washing machine control apparatus and a control method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

2, the washing machine control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit 100 for storing a plurality of region-specific programs, the input unit 200 for inputting a region change request signal and the request signal The control unit 300 is configured to select one of the plurality of regional programs accordingly and supply the same. Here, the storage unit 100 may be an electrically erasable and programmable EPyrom (EEPROM).

In addition, the input unit 200 includes a plurality of buttons corresponding to the plurality of regional programs. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, buttons are added and configured according to each region, for example, A, B, and C regions, and a setting button for ending the setting as necessary is added.

In addition, the washing machine control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, is further comprises an output unit 400 for supplying the selected program for each region. The output unit 400 outputs a program for each region selected according to the command of the control unit 300. In this case, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a touch screen may be used as the output unit 400. Through this, the selected regional program may be output, and a user may input another command such as a service. Make sure

Here, the regional programs may be programmed according to the regional language. This is because there may be regions with the same language even if the regions are different, and there may be regions that use two or more languages even if the regions are the same. In this case, the input unit 200 may include a plurality of buttons for each language, and the storage unit 100 stores a program for each language.

Washing machine control apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit 100 for storing a plurality of regions-specific programs, the input unit 200 for inputting a region change request signal, and the plurality of regions-specific programs in accordance with the request signal It is configured to include a control unit 300 for selecting one of them and loading it into the main program. In this case, the storage unit 100 may be an electrically erasable programmable EPyrom (EEPROM).

Here, the input unit 200 is composed of a plurality of buttons corresponding to the plurality of regional programs. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, buttons are added and configured according to each region, for example, A, B, and C regions, and a setting button for ending the setting as necessary is added.

In addition, it further comprises an output unit 400 for supplying the modified main program. The output unit 400 outputs a main program loaded with a program for each region selected according to the command of the control unit 300. In this case, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a touch screen may be used as the output unit 400. The output unit 400 may output the changed main program, and a user may input another command such as a service. To help. That is, the parts of the main program that need to be changed for each region are loaded from the selected regional program, and are combined with the parts that do not need to be changed and output them.

Here, the regional programs may be programmed according to the regional language. This is because there may be regions with the same language even if the regions are different, and there may be regions that use two or more languages even if the regions are the same. In this case, the input unit 200 may include a plurality of buttons for each language, and the storage unit 100 stores a program for each language.

On the other hand, the washing machine control method according to the present invention, if there is a region change request, select and supply one of the pre-stored region-specific programs corresponding to the region, or load the pre-stored region-specific program as a main program, the changed main Supply the program.

Referring to FIG. 3, the washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes receiving a region change request signal (S200), selecting a region-specific program corresponding to the request signal (S300), and selecting the selected region. It comprises a step (S400) for supplying a regional program. Hereinafter, the configuration of the apparatus is referred to FIG. 2.

Receiving the region change request signal (S200) receives a command for selecting a region program for a region desired by a user who wants to perform a service.

Selecting a program for each region (S300) selects a program corresponding to the region according to the received region change request signal. In this case, the step of selecting a program for each region corresponding to the request signal (S300) determines whether the region in the received region change request signal is the same as the region of the currently supplied program (S210), and as a result is not the same. If not, the program of each region of the region corresponding to the request signal is selected.

The supplying of the selected region-specific program (S400) outputs the selected region-specific program through the output unit 400.

In addition, the step of storing a plurality of regional programs in advance (S100) is configured to further comprise. On the other hand, the regional programs may be programmed according to the regional language.

Referring to FIG. 4, the washing machine control method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure includes receiving a region change request signal (S200), selecting a region-specific program corresponding to the request signal (S300), and the region-specific region. And loading the main program (S410) and supplying the main program (S420). Hereinafter, the configuration of the apparatus is referred to FIG. 2.

Receiving the region change request signal (S200) receives a command for selecting a region program for a region desired by a user who wants to perform a service.

Selecting a program for each region (S300) selects a program corresponding to the region according to the received region change request signal. In this case, the step of selecting a program for each region corresponding to the request signal (S300) determines whether the region in the received region change request signal is the same as the region of the currently supplied program (S210), and as a result is not the same. If not, the program of each region of the region corresponding to the request signal is selected.

In the loading of the main program (S410), only a portion of the region-specific program selected for the currently supplied main program is changed. In addition, the supplying of the main program (S420) supplies the main program reflecting the selected region-specific program through a screen or the like.

In addition, the step of storing a plurality of regional programs in advance (S100) is configured to further comprise. On the other hand, the regional programs may be programmed according to the regional language. This is because there may be regions with the same language even if the regions are different, and there may be regions that use two or more languages even if the regions are the same.

According to the present invention, all of the programs for each region are included in one washing machine control device, and when changing to another region, service of all regions is possible without simple hardware replacement.

1 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a general drum washing machine;

2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a washing machine control device according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a washing machine control method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (9)

If there is a region change request, the washing machine control method for selecting and supplying one of the pre-stored region-specific programs corresponding to the region, or by loading the pre-stored region-specific program as a main program to supply the changed main program. Receiving a region change request signal; Selecting a program for each region corresponding to the request signal; And And supplying the selected regional program. Receiving a region change request signal; Selecting a program for each region corresponding to the request signal; Loading the regional program into a main program; And Supplying the main program; Washing machine control method comprising a. The method according to claim 2 or 3, Storing a plurality of regional programs in advance; washing machine control method further comprising. 5. The method of claim 4, The region-specific programs are programmed according to the language of the region. A storage unit for storing a plurality of regional programs; An input unit for inputting a region change request signal; And And a control unit for selecting one of the plurality of regional programs according to the request signal and supplying the same or loading the main program into a main program. The method of claim 6, wherein the input unit, Washing machine control device characterized in that composed of a plurality of buttons corresponding to the plurality of regional programs. The method according to claim 6, Washing machine control apparatus further comprises; an output unit for supplying the selected region-specific program or the changed main program. The method according to claim 6, The region-specific programs are programmed according to the language of the region.

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