WO2023132398A1 - Lave-vaisselle et procédé de commande de lave-vaisselle - Google Patents

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WO2023132398A1
WO2023132398A1 PCT/KR2022/000613 KR2022000613W WO2023132398A1 WO 2023132398 A1 WO2023132398 A1 WO 2023132398A1 KR 2022000613 W KR2022000613 W KR 2022000613W WO 2023132398 A1 WO2023132398 A1 WO 2023132398A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the present invention relates to a dishwasher and a control method for the dishwasher, and more particularly to a dishwasher with improved washing water heating efficiency and a control method for the dishwasher.
  • a dishwasher is a home appliance that cleans food remnants on the surface of dishes by high-pressure washing water sprayed from a washing arm.
  • a dishwasher generally includes a tub forming a washing chamber and a sump installed under the tub to store washing water. Then, the washing water is moved to the washing arm by the pumping action of the washing pump mounted on the sump, and the washing water moved to the washing arm is sprayed at high pressure through a spray hole formed in the washing arm. In addition, washing water sprayed at high pressure hits the surface of the dishes, so that dirt such as food residues on the dishes falls to the bottom of the tub. The used washing water is separated from the dirt and then collected in a sump and discharged to the outside.
  • the dishwasher may include a heater to heat washing water flowing through the washing pump.
  • a heater to heat washing water flowing through the washing pump.
  • dishwashers use the most energy to heat washing water. Accordingly, in order to satisfy energy efficiency standards, dishwashers have been developed in a way of reducing the heating temperature of washing water, but this has a problem of lowering the efficiency of washing dishes.
  • the present disclosure aims to solve the foregoing and other problems.
  • Another object may be to provide a dishwasher including a heating device capable of improving energy efficiency.
  • Another object may be to provide a dishwasher including a heating device that does not have a large volume while improving energy efficiency.
  • Another object may be to provide a control method of a dishwasher capable of improving energy efficiency.
  • a dishwasher includes a tub having a washing tub formed therein; a door coupled to the case and opening and closing the washing tub; a dish rack disposed in the washing tub; a sump communicating with the washing tank at the bottom of the washing tank and storing washing water; Washing pump for flowing washing water; a washing arm connected to the washing pump and spraying washing water into the washing tub; A heater for heating washing water and a Peltier module, wherein the Peltier module is connected to the heater and includes a heat dissipation unit for heating the washing water; a heat absorbing portion facing the heat dissipating portion; and a Peltier element disposed between the heat dissipation part and the heat absorption part.
  • the heat dissipation unit may be disposed upstream of the heater.
  • the heat dissipation unit may heat the washing water to a first set temperature, and the heater may heat the washing water heated to the first set temperature to a second set temperature higher than the first set temperature.
  • the heat dissipation unit heats the washing water to the target temperature, and when the target temperature exceeds the set temperature, the heat dissipation unit heats the wash water to the set temperature, and the heater is heated by the heat dissipation unit.
  • the washed water can be heated to the target temperature.
  • the heat dissipation unit heats the washing water to the target temperature minus the correction temperature, and the heater may heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit to the target temperature.
  • the heater may heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit to a first target temperature.
  • the heat dissipation unit may heat the washing water to a second target temperature that is equal to or less than the set temperature.
  • the heat dissipation unit may heat the washing water to a second target temperature - the correction temperature, and the heater may heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit to the second target temperature.
  • a temperature sensor disposed upstream of the heat dissipation unit and sensing a temperature of the washing water may be further included, and the heat dissipation unit and the heater may operate based on the temperature of the washing water sensed by the temperature sensor.
  • the heater may be a resistive heating heater.
  • the heat absorbing unit is connected to a water pipe and may exchange heat with water introduced from the water pipe.
  • the heat absorbing part water supply valve may be further included to control a flow rate of water flowing from the water pipe to the heat absorbing part.
  • the heat absorbing portion can exchange heat with air.
  • a blowing fan for flowing air to the heat absorption unit may be further included.
  • the heat radiating part may include a heat radiating part case forming a heat radiating part passage through which the washing water flows; and a heat dissipation plate contacting the Peltier element and exchanging heat with washing water flowing through the heat dissipation part passage.
  • the heat absorbing unit may include a heat absorbing unit case forming a heat absorbing unit passage; and a heat absorbing plate facing the heat radiating plate with respect to the Peltier element and exchanging heat with a material flowing through a heat absorbing portion passage.
  • the heat dissipation part may include a plurality of heat dissipation fins protruding from the heat dissipation plate into the passage of the heat dissipation part and arranged in parallel with respect to a direction in which the washing water flows.
  • the heat absorbing part may include a plurality of heat absorbing fins protruding from the heat absorbing plate into the passage of the heat absorbing part and arranged in parallel with respect to a direction in which a material flows.
  • a dishwasher control method includes heating washing water through a Peltier module; and heating the washing water heated by the Peltier module through a heater.
  • the washing water may be heated to the target temperature-correction temperature through the Peltier module, and then the washing water heated by the Peltier module may be heated to the target temperature through the heater.
  • the washing water may be heated to the set temperature through the Peltier module, and the washing water heated by the Peltier module may be heated to the target temperature through the heater.
  • the washing water may be heated to the target temperature through the Peltier module.
  • a dishwasher including a heating device capable of improving energy efficiency may be provided.
  • a dishwasher including a heating device that does not have a large volume while improving energy efficiency may be provided.
  • a control method of a dishwasher capable of improving energy efficiency may be provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dish washing machine of FIG. 1 in which a dish rack is drawn out by opening a door of the dish washing machine.
  • 3 is a cross-sectional view of the dishwasher.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of the main components of the lower portion of the dishwasher.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the configuration of FIG. 4 viewed from above.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the configuration of FIG. 4 viewed from the lower side.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Peltier module.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a Peltier module.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing fluid flow and heat exchange in one embodiment of a Peltier module.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing fluid flow and heat exchange in another embodiment of a Peltier module.
  • FIG. 11 is a graph showing a coefficient of performance (COP) according to a temperature difference between a heat radiating part and a heat absorbing part of a Peltier module, and is intended to show the heating efficiency of the Peltier module.
  • COP coefficient of performance
  • FIG. 12 is a graph showing a comparison of energy consumption of dishwashers between conventional technologies A and B and C, an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a configuration of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a block diagram of operating steps of the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 15 is a block diagram of a control method of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a graph showing the temperature change of the washing water by heating the washing water in two stages through a Peltier module and a heater according to FIG. 15 .
  • 17 is a block diagram of a control method of a dishwasher according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a control method of a dishwasher according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a graph showing the temperature change of washing water for each operation stage according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows heating the washing water through a Peltier module and a heater according to FIG. 17 or 18.
  • the dishwasher 10 may include a tub 11 forming a washing tub 14 therein.
  • the tub 11 may have a hollow shape with one side opened.
  • the washing tub 14 may be covered by the tub 11 except for the front side.
  • the dishwasher 10 may include a door 12 that opens and closes the washing tub 14 .
  • the door 12 may be positioned in an opening on one side of the tub 11 and coupled to the tub 11 .
  • the dishwasher 10 may include a drying fan 13 that blows out humid air inside when drying dishes.
  • the drying fan 13 may be installed on the inner surface of the door 12 .
  • the dishwasher 10 may include a display unit 15 indicating an operating state of the washing machine 10 .
  • the dishwasher 10 may include a manipulation unit 16 that inputs an operation of the dishwasher 10 .
  • the dish rack 20 may be disposed inside the washing tub 14 .
  • the dish rack 20 may be formed of wire.
  • the dish rack 20 may be vertically disposed in the washing tub 14 .
  • the dish rack 20 may include an upper rack 21, a middle rack 22, and a lower rack 23 sequentially disposed from top to bottom.
  • the dish rack 20 may be taken out of the washing tub 14 . Dishes may be stored and supported in the dish rack 20 .
  • the dishwasher 10 may include a sump 40 .
  • the sump 40 may be disposed below the washing tub 14 .
  • the sump 40 may contain washing water.
  • the sump 40 may communicate with the washing tub 14 .
  • the sump 40 and the washing tub 14 may be partitioned by a sump cover 41 .
  • the sump cover 41 may have a plurality of holes 44 .
  • the washing water sprayed into the washing tub 14 may be introduced into the sump 40 through the hole 44 and reused, or may be drained through the drainage passage 33 .
  • the sump 40 may be connected to a water supply source through the water supply passage 31 to receive water.
  • the water supply passage 31 may be opened and closed by the water supply valve 32 .
  • the control unit 100 (see FIG. 13 ) may control opening and closing of the water supply valve 32 . Washing water stored in the sump 40 may be discharged to the outside of the dishwasher 10 by the drain passage 33 and the drain pump 34 .
  • the sump 40 may be connected to the chamber 54 inside the driving unit 50 .
  • the driving unit 50 may include a washing pump 51 for flowing washing water.
  • the driving unit 50 may include a heater 52 that heats the washing water in the chamber 54 .
  • the heater 52 may be a resistive heating heater.
  • the supply passage 60 may be connected to the chamber 54 inside the driving unit 50 .
  • the supply passage 60 may be connected to the washing arm 70 .
  • the first supply passage 61 may be connected to the upper arm 71 .
  • the second supply passage 62 may be connected to the middle arm 72 .
  • the third supply passage 63 may be connected to the lower arm 73 .
  • the first to third supply passages 61 , 62 , and 63 may be branched from the connection passage 65 .
  • the switching valve 64 may be disposed at a branching point from the connection passage 65 to the first to third supply passages 61, 62, and 63. The switching valve 64 may open or close the first to third supply passages 61, 62, and 63 or switch the passages.
  • the washing arm 70 may be disposed in the washing tub 14 inside the tub 11 .
  • the washing arm 70 may face the dish rack 20 .
  • the washing arm 70 is formed with a spray nozzle N, so that washing water supplied from the supply passage 60 can be sprayed to the dish rack 20 .
  • the upper arm 71 may be disposed facing the upper rack 21 at the top of the washing tub 14 .
  • the upper arm 71 may spray washing water to the upper rack 21 .
  • the middle arm 72 may be disposed to face the middle rack 22 inside the washing tub 14 .
  • the middle arm 72 may spray washing water to the middle rack 22 .
  • the lower arm 73 may be disposed to face the lower rack 23 at the bottom of the washing tub 14 .
  • the lower arm 73 may spray washing water to the lower rack 23 .
  • the steam supply unit 80 may supply steam to the inside of the washing tub 14 .
  • the steam supply unit 80 may include a steam nozzle 81 .
  • the steam nozzle 81 may be disposed inside the washing tub 14.
  • One end of the steam supply pipe 82 may be connected to the steam nozzle 81, and the other end may be connected to the drive unit 50. Washing water heated by the heater 52 may be supplied in the form of steam to the inside of the washing tub 14 through the steam nozzle 81 passing through the steam supply pipe 82 .
  • the Peltier module 90 may be connected to the heater 52 .
  • the Peltier module 90 may be disposed upstream of the heater 52 .
  • the peltier module 90 may be disposed between the sump 40 and the driving unit 50 .
  • the other side of the peltier module 90 may be connected to the sump 40 .
  • the Peltier module 90 may heat the washing water.
  • the Peltier module 90 may include a heat dissipation unit 91 and a heat absorption unit 92 .
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may heat the washing water by dissipating heat towards the washing water.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may absorb heat from the heater 52 of the drive unit 50 and the heat absorption unit 92 of the heat dissipation unit 91 from air or water.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 and the heat absorption unit 92 may exchange heat with each other.
  • the heat radiating part 91 and the heat absorbing part 92 may be adjacent to each other and face each other.
  • the Peltier module 90 may include a Peltier element (93, see FIG. 8).
  • the Peltier element 93 may be disposed between the heat dissipation unit 91 and the heat absorption unit 92 .
  • the washing water stored in the sump 40 may flow into the driving unit 50 via the Peltier module 90 .
  • the washing water may be heated by the Peltier module 90 and introduced into the driving unit 50 .
  • the washing water introduced into the driving unit 50 is heated by the heater 52 and then sprayed with steam to the inside of the washing tank 14 through the steam supply unit 80 by the washing pump 51, or through the supply passage ( 60) and the washing arm 70, the washing water may be sprayed to the dish rack 20.
  • the heat dissipation part 91 and the heat absorption part 92 of the Peltier module 90 may be adjacent to each other.
  • the heat dissipation part 91 and the heat absorption part 92 may be parallel to each other.
  • the heat radiating part 91 may include a heat radiating part case 910 having a heat radiating part passage 914 formed therein.
  • the heat absorbing unit 92 may include a heat absorbing unit case 920 having a heat absorbing unit passage 924 formed therein.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may include a heat dissipation plate 911 .
  • the heat dissipation part 91 may include a heat dissipation fin 912 .
  • the heat dissipation fins 912 may protrude from the heat dissipation plate 911 in an intersecting direction.
  • the heat dissipation fin 912 may have a shape in which a plurality of fins protrude from the heat dissipation plate 911 into the heat dissipation passage 914 .
  • the heat dissipation fin 912 may be surrounded by the heat dissipation unit case 910 .
  • a plurality of heat dissipation fins 912 may be spaced apart from each other.
  • the heat dissipation fin 912 has a large surface area to increase heat exchange efficiency.
  • the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat dissipation fin 912 may be made of metal having high thermal conductivity.
  • the heat absorbing portion 92 may include a heat absorbing plate 921 .
  • the heat absorbing part 92 may include a heat absorbing fin 922 .
  • the heat absorbing fins 922 may protrude from the heat absorbing plate 921 in an intersecting direction.
  • the heat absorbing fins 922 may have a shape in which a plurality of fins protrude from the heat absorbing plate 921 to the heat absorbing passage 924 .
  • the heat absorbing fin 922 may be surrounded by a heat absorbing unit case 920 .
  • the plurality of heat absorbing fins 922 may be spaced apart from each other.
  • the heat absorbing fin 922 has a large surface area to increase heat exchange efficiency.
  • the heat absorbing plate 921 and the heat absorbing fins 922 may be metal having high thermal conductivity.
  • the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat absorption plate 921 may be arranged to face each other side by side.
  • the Peltier element 93 may be disposed between the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat absorption plate 921 .
  • the Peltier element 93 may contact the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat absorption plate 921 .
  • the Peltier element 93 uses the Peltier effect, in which a temperature difference occurs at both ends when a potential difference is applied to both sides of an object, heat flows along with current.
  • the Peltier device 93 may include an n-type semiconductor and a p-type semiconductor.
  • the n-type semiconductor and the p-type semiconductor may be connected to the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat absorption plate 921 as conductors.
  • the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat dissipation fins 912 may emit heat, and the heat absorption plate 921 and the heat absorption fins 922 may absorb heat.
  • Washing water stored in the sump 40 may flow into the chamber 54 through the heat dissipation passage 914 .
  • the heat dissipating unit 91 may primarily heat the washing water A passing through the heat dissipating unit passage 914 .
  • the washing water A may be heated by exchanging heat with the heat dissipation plate 911 and the heat dissipation fin 912 of the heat dissipation unit 91 .
  • the heater 52 may heat the washing water A passing through the chamber 54 .
  • the heater 52 may secondarily heat the washing water A primarily heated by the heat dissipation unit 91 .
  • Air B may pass through the heat absorbing passage 924 .
  • the heat absorbing portion 92 may absorb heat from the air B passing through the heat absorbing portion passage 924 .
  • the blowing fan 925 may be installed on one side of the heat absorption unit 92 .
  • the blowing fan 925 may flow the air B to pass through the heat absorbing passage 924 .
  • air B at normal temperature may be lowered in temperature as it passes through the heat absorbing passage 924 . Accordingly, the washing water (A) and the air (B) may be heat exchanged.
  • the temperature sensor 95 may be disposed upstream of the heat dissipation unit 91 .
  • the temperature sensor 95 may sense the temperature of the washing water A flowing from the sump 40 to the heat dissipation unit 91 .
  • the controller 100 may control the operation of the heat dissipation unit 91 and the heater 52 based on the temperature of the washing water A sensed by the temperature sensor 95 .
  • one side of the heat absorbing part passage 924 may be connected to a water supply source through the heat absorbing part water supply passage 310 .
  • the heat absorbing part water supply passage 310 may be branched from the water supply passage 31 .
  • the other side of the heat absorbing part passage 924 may be connected to the heat absorbing part drain passage 33 .
  • the heat absorbing part water supply valve 926 may open and close the heat absorbing part water supply passage 310 . Accordingly, the washing water (A) and the water (C) may be heat exchanged.
  • FIG. 11 is a graph showing a coefficient of performance (COP) of the heat dissipation unit 91 according to a temperature difference between the heat dissipation unit 91 and the heat absorption unit 92 in the Peltier module 90 .
  • the efficiency of the heat dissipation unit 91 may be represented by a coefficient of performance (COP).
  • the efficiency of the heat dissipation unit 91 is good when the coefficient of performance (COP) exceeds 1.
  • Is the temperature of the heat dissipation unit 91 is the temperature of the heat absorbing portion 92.
  • the temperature difference between the heat radiating portion 91 and the heat absorbing portion 92 is am. silver and between is the average of
  • the Peltier module 90 has a higher coefficient of performance (COP) as the difference between the temperature of the heat absorbing unit 92 and the temperature of the heat dissipating unit 91 is lower, and the heat dissipation unit 91 may have better heat generation efficiency.
  • the coefficient of performance (COP) may exceed 1 within a range in which the heat dissipation unit 91 and the heat absorption unit 92 have a predetermined temperature difference.
  • the figure of merit of the Peltier element When is 1.5, the heat absorbing part 92, assuming that the temperature of the heat absorbing part 92 is 15 degrees Celsius when exchanging heat with air or water at room temperature, the temperature of the heat emitting part 91 must be less than 57 degrees, absorbing heat Since the temperature difference between the unit 92 and the heat dissipation unit 91 is 42 degrees or less, the coefficient of performance (COP) may exceed 1 and the coefficient of performance (COP) may be good.
  • the efficiency of the Peltier module 90 may be good.
  • the efficiency of the Peltier module 90 may be good within a range where a predetermined temperature difference exists between the heat absorbing part 92 and the heat radiating part 91 that exchange heat with room temperature air or water supply. That is, when heating the washing water at room temperature, rather than heating it to a high temperature only with the heater 52, after heating the washing water at room temperature in the area where the efficiency of the Peltier module 90 is high, the heater 52 first heats the washing water at room temperature. If the heated washing water is heated secondarily, the efficiency of heating the washing water may be further improved.
  • the Peltier module 90 can be designed to operate by comparing the coefficient of performance (COP) of the Peltier module 90 and the efficiency of the heater for each temperature and setting a specific temperature range in which the efficiency of the Peltier module 90 is good.
  • COP coefficient of performance
  • FIG. 12 is a graph comparing the energy consumption of the dishwashers of the prior art (A, B) and the present invention (C) from the start of operation to the end of operation.
  • Europe introduced an enhanced energy label classification policy that will be implemented in March 2021, and in FIG. 12, energy grades are shown from A to D based on the European energy label classification policy.
  • Energy efficiency of the dishwasher 100 needs to comply with regulations not only in Europe but also in accordance with regulations of each country related to energy saving.
  • the dishwasher of A and the dishwasher of B do not include a Peltier module and heat washing water only with a heater. ).
  • the energy consumed to operate the washing motor is 70Wh and the energy consumed to heat the washing water is 780Wh, resulting in a total energy consumption of 850Wh, which is classified as an energy label in Europe. According to the policy, it corresponds to the energy D level.
  • the dishwasher of B reduces the amount of energy consumed by heating the washing water by changing the washing logic from the existing dishwasher.
  • the washing logic is changed so that the temperature at which the dishwasher of B heats the washing water is lower than the temperature at which the dishwasher of A heats the washing water.
  • B's dishwasher consumes 70Wh of energy to operate the washing motor and 675Wh to heat the washing water, for a total energy consumption of 775Wh, which is energy according to the European energy label classification policy.
  • 775Wh which is energy according to the European energy label classification policy.
  • the dishwasher 100 of C of the present invention includes a Peltier module 90, the Peltier module 90 firstly heats the washing water, and the heater 52 secondarily heats the washing water. heat up Accordingly, the dishwasher of C has an energy consumption of 70 Wh for operating the washing motor, an energy consumption of 20 Wh for operating the blower fan 925 of the heat absorbing unit 92, and heating the washing water.
  • the energy consumption consumed is 460Wh, which has a total energy consumption of 550Wh, which corresponds to energy A level under the European energy label classification policy.
  • the amount of energy consumed when the Peltier module 90 heats the washing water may be lower than the amount of energy consumed when the heater 52 heats the washing water. Accordingly, the C dishwasher 100 may have an effect of significantly reducing energy consumption for heating washing water compared to the prior art.
  • the control unit 100 may control the operation of the water supply valve 32 so that the water supply valve 32 opens and closes the water supply passage 31 .
  • the controller 100 may control the operation of the drain pump 34 so that the washing water flows from the sump 40 to the drain passage 33 .
  • the controller 100 may be connected to the temperature sensor 95 and receive the temperature of the washing water sensed by the temperature sensor 95 .
  • the controller 100 may control the heater 52 and the Peltier module 90 based on the temperature of the washing water sensed by the temperature sensor 95 .
  • the control unit 100 may control the operation of the driving unit 50 .
  • the controller 100 may control the operation of the washing pump 51 so that washing water flows from the sump 40 to the supply passage 60 or the steep supply part 80 .
  • the control unit 100 may control the operation of the heater 52 so that the washing water is heated inside the driving unit 50 .
  • the controller 100 may control the operation of the Peltier module 90 .
  • the controller 100 may control current to flow through the Peltier element 93 .
  • the controller 100 may control the heat dissipation unit 91 so that the heat dissipation unit 91 heats the washing water.
  • the control unit 100 may control the heat absorbing unit 92 so that the heat absorbing unit 92 absorbs heat from water or air.
  • the control unit 100 may control the operation of the blowing fan 925 or the heat absorbing unit water supply valve 926 .
  • the user may store dishes in the dish rack 20 and then start washing the dishes by operating the dishwasher 100 .
  • a water supplying step ( S10 ) of supplying water to the drive unit 50 may proceed.
  • a pre-washing step (S20) of removing dirt from the dishes may be performed.
  • a main washing step (S30) in which washing water mixed with detergent is sprayed may be performed to remove dirt from the dishes.
  • the pre-cleaning step (S20) may be omitted depending on the operation mode.
  • a rinsing step (S40) may be performed to remove residues and detergents from the tableware using washing water.
  • rinse may be introduced and mixed with washing water.
  • the rinse aid is added, it is possible to dry the dish well without leaving water stains on it.
  • a heating rinsing step (S50) may be performed to remove residues and detergents on the tableware using the heated washing water. In the heating rinsing step (S50), the rinse aid may be introduced and mixed with the washing water.
  • Either the rinsing step (S40) or the heating rinsing step (S50) may be omitted depending on the operation mode.
  • a drying step (S60) of drying the dishes is performed, and the dish washing process may be finished.
  • a drainage process in which the washing water sprayed into the washing tank 14 in the pre-washing process is drained may be performed.
  • the washing water sprayed into the washing tank 14 is collected in the sump 40 through the hole 44, and the drain pump 44 is operated to the outside of the dishwasher 100 through the drain passage 43. can be drained
  • the drainage process may be performed after each step of spraying the washing water is completed.
  • washing water is pumped by the drive unit 50, and the washing water may be sprayed into the washing tank 14 through the washing arm 70.
  • washing water and detergent may be mixed.
  • the spraying process of washing water may be repeated for a set time or a set number of times. Washing water may be heated by a heater 52 in the drive unit 50 .
  • a heating rinsing step (S50) may be performed.
  • the washing water is pumped by the drive unit 50 , and the washing water may be sprayed into the washing tub 14 through the washing arm 70 .
  • washing water and rinse may be mixed.
  • the spraying process of washing water may be repeated for a set time or a set number of times. Washing water may be heated by a heater 52 in the drive unit 50 .
  • a drying step (S60) may be performed to remove moisture from the dishes.
  • hot air is introduced into the washing tub 14 to evaporate moisture on the dishes.
  • the air changed to a high temperature and high humidity state may be discharged to the outside of the dishwasher 100 by the drying fan 13 and the drying module 17 .
  • the heater 52 may heat the washing water.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 of the Peltier module 90 may heat the washing water.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may heat the washing water before being heated by a heater.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may primarily heat the washing water, and the heater 52 may secondarily heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit 91 .
  • the first set temperature may be a preheating temperature
  • the second set temperature may be a target temperature.
  • the washing water may be heated only by the heat dissipating unit 91 according to the target temperature. Accordingly, the efficiency of heating the washing water can be improved.
  • washing water may flow sequentially from the sump 40 through the heat dissipation unit 91 and the driving unit 50.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may primarily heat the washing water to a first set temperature (S200).
  • the heater 52 may secondarily heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit 91 to a second set temperature (S300).
  • the first set temperature may be lower than the second set temperature.
  • the washing motor 51 may be driven to spray the washing water into the washing tub 14 (S400).
  • the spraying process of washing water may be repeated for a set time or a set number of times.
  • the main washing step (S30) or the heat rinsing step (S50) may end (S102).
  • the first set temperature of each of the main washing step and the heat rinsing step may be different from each other.
  • the second set temperature of each of the main washing step and the heat rinsing step may be different from each other.
  • the second set temperature may be a target temperature.
  • the second set temperature of the main washing step may be 90 degrees Celsius
  • the second set temperature of the heating and rinsing step may be 49 degrees Celsius.
  • the temperature sensor 95 may sense the temperature of the washing water flowing into the heat radiation unit 91 (S501). ). If the temperature of the washing water sensed by the temperature sensor 95 is less than the target temperature (Yes in S520), and the target temperature is less than the set temperature (Yes in S530), the heat dissipation unit 91 heats the washing water to the target temperature. It can (S201). Thereafter, the heated washing water may be sprayed into the washing tub 14 (S400). The spraying process of washing water may be repeated for a set time or a set number of times. Thereafter, the main washing step (S30) or the heat rinsing step (S50) may end (S102).
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 adjusts the washing water to the set temperature. It can be heated (S202). Thereafter, the heater 52 may heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit 91 to a target temperature (S301). Thereafter, the heated washing water may be sprayed into the washing tub 14 (S400). The spraying process of washing water may be repeated for a set time or a set number of times. Thereafter, the main washing step (S30) or the heat rinsing step (S50) may end (S102).
  • the set temperature may be 52 degrees and the target temperature may be 90 degrees.
  • the set temperature may be 52 degrees.
  • the target temperature may be 90 degrees.
  • the washing water When the temperature of the washing water sensed by the temperature sensor 95 is equal to or higher than the target temperature (No in S520), the washing water may be sprayed into the washing tub without further heating (S400). The spraying process of washing water may be repeated for a set time or a set number of times. Thereafter, the main washing step (S30) or the heat rinsing step (S50) may end (S102).
  • the set temperature in the main washing step (S30) and the set temperature in the heating and rinsing step (S50) may be the same.
  • the set temperature may be set based on a range in which the coefficient of performance (COP) of the Peltier module 90 is good.
  • the set temperature in an environment installed at room temperature may be 52 degrees.
  • the target temperature in the main washing step (S30) and the target temperature in the heat rinsing step (S50) may be different from each other.
  • the target temperature in the main washing step (S30) may be 90 degrees
  • the target temperature in the heat rinsing step (S50) may be 49 degrees. That is, the target temperature in the main washing step (S30) may exceed the set temperature, and the target temperature in the heating and rinsing step (S50) may be less than or equal to the set temperature.
  • energy consumption may be reduced in heating the washing water to a target temperature by heating the washing water in a relatively low-temperature region where the efficiency of the Peltier module 90 is high.
  • the temperature sensor 95 may sense the temperature of the washing water flowing into the heat radiation unit 91 (S501). ). If the temperature of the washing water sensed by the temperature sensor 95 is less than the target temperature (Yes in S520), and at this time, if the target temperature is less than the set temperature (Yes in S530), the heat dissipation unit 91 sets the washing water to the target temperature-correction temperature It can be heated up to (S203). Thereafter, the heater 52 may heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit 91 to a target temperature (S301).
  • the target temperature may be 52 degrees Celsius and the corrected temperature may be around 5 degrees.
  • the heat dissipation unit 91 may heat the washing water up to 47 degrees. Thereafter, the heater 52 may heat the washing water heated by the heat dissipation unit 91 to a target temperature of 52 degrees.
  • the heat exchange amount of the heat absorbing part 92 must be considered in order to heat the washing water, and this can be influenced by the temperature of air or feed water that exchanges heat with the heat absorbing part 92. Therefore, when the heater 52 heats the washing water to the target temperature in a state where the temperature of the washing water is close to the target temperature, more accuracy can be ensured that the temperature of the washing water reaches the target temperature.
  • the temperature of the washing water may be heated in two steps.
  • the set temperature may be 52 degrees and the target temperature may be 90 degrees.
  • the washing water at room temperature of 23 degrees is primarily heated to a set temperature of 52 degrees through the Peltier module 90, and the heated washing water is secondarily heated to a target temperature of 90 degrees through the heater 52.
  • washing water is newly introduced in the rinsing step (S40) to lower the temperature, and thereafter, the heating rinsing step (S50) may be started.
  • the set temperature may be 52 degrees and the target temperature may be 49 degrees.
  • the washing water may be heated to the target temperature only through the Peltier module 90 or heated to the target temperature-correction temperature through the Peltier module 90 and then heated through the heater 52 to the target temperature. there is.

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La présente invention concerne un lave-vaisselle, comprenant : une cuve dans laquelle se trouve un réservoir de lavage ; une porte accouplée à un boîtier et permettant d'ouvrir et de fermer le réservoir de lavage ; un panier à vaisselle disposé dans le réservoir de lavage ; un bassin collecteur communiquant avec le réservoir de lavage au fond du réservoir de lavage et stockant l'eau de lavage ; une pompe de lavage pour l'écoulement de l'eau de lavage ; un bras de lavage relié à la pompe de lavage et pulvérisant l'eau de lavage dans le réservoir de lavage ; un dispositif de chauffage pour chauffer l'eau de lavage ; et un module Peltier, le module Peltier comprenant : une unité de dissipation de chaleur reliée à l'appareil de chauffage et chauffant l'eau de lavage ; un dissipateur thermique faisant face à l'unité de dissipation de chaleur ; et un élément Peltier disposé entre l'unité de dissipation de chaleur et le dissipateur thermique.
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