CA950073A - Dryer control system using moisture sensor and semiconductors to control cycle - Google Patents
Dryer control system using moisture sensor and semiconductors to control cycleInfo
- Publication number
- CA950073A CA950073A CA149,552A CA149552A CA950073A CA 950073 A CA950073 A CA 950073A CA 149552 A CA149552 A CA 149552A CA 950073 A CA950073 A CA 950073A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- semiconductors
- moisture sensor
- control system
- dryer
- control cycle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F26—DRYING
- F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
- F26B25/00—Details of general application not covered by group F26B21/00 or F26B23/00
- F26B25/22—Controlling the drying process in dependence on liquid content of solid materials or objects
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F34/14—Arrangements for detecting or measuring specific parameters
- D06F34/18—Condition of the laundry, e.g. nature or weight
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F2103/02—Characteristics of laundry or load
- D06F2103/08—Humidity
- D06F2103/10—Humidity expressed as capacitance or resistance
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F2103/38—Time, e.g. duration
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F2105/12—Humidity or dryness of laundry
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F2105/28—Electric heating
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F2105/46—Drum speed; Actuation of motors, e.g. starting or interrupting
- D06F2105/48—Drum speed
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
- D06F2105/52—Changing sequence of operational steps; Carrying out additional operational steps; Modifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
- D06F58/32—Control of operations performed in domestic laundry dryers
- D06F58/34—Control of operations performed in domestic laundry dryers characterised by the purpose or target of the control
- D06F58/36—Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
- D06F58/38—Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of drying, e.g. to achieve the target humidity
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Control Of Washing Machine And Dryer (AREA)
- Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Electric Means (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US19819871A | 1971-11-12 | 1971-11-12 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA950073A true CA950073A (en) | 1974-06-25 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA149,552A Expired CA950073A (en) | 1971-11-12 | 1972-08-16 | Dryer control system using moisture sensor and semiconductors to control cycle |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
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US (1) | US3758959A (en) |
AU (1) | AU466720B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA950073A (en) |
Cited By (3)
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US7087572B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2006-08-08 | Ecolab Inc. | Fabric treatment compositions and methods for treating fabric in a dryer |
US7381697B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2008-06-03 | Ecolab Inc. | Fabric softener composition and methods for manufacturing and using |
US7786069B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2010-08-31 | Ecolab Inc. | Multiple use solid fabric conditioning compositions and treatment in a dryer |
Families Citing this family (14)
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US3864844A (en) * | 1973-10-26 | 1975-02-11 | Gen Electric | Solid state dryer control |
FR2437459A1 (en) * | 1978-09-29 | 1980-04-25 | Thomson Brandt | Dual device for humidity detection and control in washing drum-drier - combines measurement of electrical resistance, and temperature |
US4327502A (en) * | 1979-07-24 | 1982-05-04 | Tokyo Shibaura Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Control device for a drying apparatus |
GB2068099B (en) * | 1980-01-28 | 1983-07-06 | Philips Electronic Associated | Control device for laundry drier |
US4422247A (en) * | 1981-06-29 | 1983-12-27 | Whirlpool Corporation | Low voltage sensor for a dryer |
DE3136145A1 (en) * | 1981-09-11 | 1983-03-31 | KK Automation Klaus Th. Krämer GmbH & Co KG, 7107 Neckarsulm | Device for testing the chassis geometry of motor vehicles |
US4477982A (en) * | 1982-09-27 | 1984-10-23 | The Maytag Company | Microcontroller-based dryer control |
US5737852A (en) * | 1996-08-05 | 1998-04-14 | White Consolidated Industries, Inc. | Dryness control for clothes dryer |
DE19811021A1 (en) * | 1998-03-13 | 1999-09-16 | Bosch Siemens Hausgeraete | Method for determining the moisture content of textile goods in a clothes dryer |
DE19945520A1 (en) * | 1999-09-23 | 2001-03-29 | Diehl Ako Stiftung Gmbh & Co | Electronic circuit for determining the degree of drying of laundry in a tumble dryer |
US20060218816A1 (en) * | 2005-04-04 | 2006-10-05 | Maytag Corporation | Dryer heat modulation with solid state motor switch |
PL1816253T3 (en) * | 2006-01-24 | 2009-04-30 | Whirlpool Co | A method and a device for detecting failure of the drum drive system of a tumble clothes dryer |
WO2013170183A1 (en) * | 2012-05-10 | 2013-11-14 | Norgren Automation Solutions, Llc | Method and apparatus for automatically drying wet floors |
CN103962287B (en) * | 2013-01-31 | 2016-08-03 | 天源环保有限公司 | Energy-conservation bridge type heater |
Family Cites Families (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3331139A (en) * | 1965-04-02 | 1967-07-18 | Texas Instruments Inc | Dryer control |
US3402478A (en) * | 1966-06-20 | 1968-09-24 | Westinghouse Electric Corp | Dryer control |
US3460267A (en) * | 1967-04-20 | 1969-08-12 | Ranco Inc | Dryer control |
US3521376A (en) * | 1967-09-22 | 1970-07-21 | Controls Co Of America | Moisture sensing circuit for actuating a dryer timer motor |
US3621293A (en) * | 1970-03-09 | 1971-11-16 | Gen Electric | Electronic dryer control |
US3660909A (en) * | 1970-12-18 | 1972-05-09 | Controls Co Of America | Dryer control |
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1971
- 1971-11-12 US US00198198A patent/US3758959A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1972
- 1972-08-16 CA CA149,552A patent/CA950073A/en not_active Expired
- 1972-09-27 AU AU47098/72A patent/AU466720B2/en not_active Expired
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7087572B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2006-08-08 | Ecolab Inc. | Fabric treatment compositions and methods for treating fabric in a dryer |
US7381697B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2008-06-03 | Ecolab Inc. | Fabric softener composition and methods for manufacturing and using |
US7456145B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2008-11-25 | Ecolab Inc. | Fabric treatment compositions comprising ester quats and fatty amides and methods for treating fabric in a dryer |
US7786069B2 (en) | 2002-04-10 | 2010-08-31 | Ecolab Inc. | Multiple use solid fabric conditioning compositions and treatment in a dryer |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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US3758959A (en) | 1973-09-18 |
AU4709872A (en) | 1974-04-04 |
AU466720B2 (en) | 1975-11-06 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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MKEX | Expiry |
Effective date: 19910625 |