EP2222912B1 - Laundry care appliance, and method for the operation of such a laundry care appliance - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a laundry care device having a storage unit and at least one operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters that can be selected and stored in the storage unit, and to a method for operating a laundry care appliance after selecting an operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters.
- the washing of soiled laundry in a washing machine is carried out with an operating program with more or less fixed sequence.
- the operating program comprises several steps, whereby the achievement of the greatest possible washing success is achieved only by the optimum combination of mechanical and chemical parameters within a timed scheme and in the context of a temperature regime tailored to the type of laundry.
- the parameters time, chemistry, mechanics and temperature compensate each other to a certain extent, but can not be completely replaced.
- Each operating program therefore includes specifications for the parameters time, chemistry, mechanics and temperature. If e.g. given a time frame for a laundry care passage, for example, one and a half hours for 60 ° C coloreds, so the remaining parameters must be adjusted to it, so that a satisfactory washing result is achieved.
- the mechanism can be adjusted by adjusting the drum movement. At different speeds, a different mechanism acts on the laundry. The spin speed and dryer speed, as well as other settings, such as Reversiermodus etc., can be subsumed under the term mechanics.
- the parameter chemistry as a default operating parameter for a washing program, usually mainly comprises the amount of water. If an automatic dosing system is provided, the parameter chemistry naturally also includes the quantity the nature and combination and addition sequence of treating agents, such as detergents in general, detergents, etc.
- the parameters time and temperature are self-explanatory operating parameters which are usually preset for certain operating programs in conventional washing machines (e.g., 60 ° C cooking / color takes a predetermined time).
- Modern laundry care devices have a multiplicity of operating programs which have an optimal ratio of the above-explained operating parameters to one another.
- the user typically selects the type of laundry and temperature (e.g., 40 ° C easy care).
- the operating programs for delicate laundry for example, keep the parameter mechanics as low as possible, since an excessive mechanical action on the laundry to be cleaned would lead to excessive stress on the fine fabrics.
- the parameters of time and chemistry take greater effect here.
- the laundry items are cleaned more slowly over a longer period of time in a special wash liquor. Undemanding laundry, such as white cooking linen, on the other hand, is washed at high temperatures of up to 95 ° C without being damaged.
- Operating programs also include subroutines that result from the user's setting of possible options for the selected operating program, or subroutines that are self-executable as part of an operating program. Such sub-programs could be, for example, a spin, pump down or soak program.
- a multifunction washing machine control device with a display display with plain text displayable and selectable operating programs.
- the user has a selection option for one of the operating programs shown in the display or an operating program combination.
- an operating method for a washing machine is known, which has an input unit which permits an individual compilation of a washing program by stepwise selection of individual setting variables.
- laundry care devices which can display the expected program duration of an operating program setting.
- the disadvantage here is that the user must make various settings or combinations of operating programs to find an operating program, which has the program duration desired by him. He is often unable to identify the effects of his attitude on further results of the selected program. For example, the user is not informed that a shortening of the washing program may result in a deterioration of the cleaning result.
- laundry care devices are known in which program options such as “fast”, “already” or “ironing” are selected in combination with the operating program.
- an operating program and each possible combination of operating programs are each assigned fixed operating values of the operating program parameters with which the best possible care result for the selected program setting can be achieved. This means that the user can not deviate from this predetermined optimum for a care result to be achieved, which is also referred to below as the final result, if, for example, another possible energy saving is more important to him than a very good care result.
- the document WO-A-2008017910 belongs to the state of the art according to Art. 54 (3) EPC and discloses a laundry care device having a memory unit and at least one operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters selectably stored in the memory unit, a setting element for setting at least one setting variable, the setting variable being one with the execution of a selected one Operational program is to be achieved final result, and a control unit for automatically changing at least one operating program parameter in adaptation to the user-set set value.
- the object of the present invention is the further development of the above-mentioned laundry care device as well as the operating method mentioned in the introduction in that the disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially eliminated.
- a laundry care device with the features of claim 1, which is equipped with a memory unit and stored in the memory unit operating program or subprogram with several operating program parameters, wherein the stored operating program and / or Operalussprogamm each assigned specific operating values of the operating parameters are.
- the laundry care device comprises at least one adjusting element for user-side setting of at least one setting variable and a control unit for automatically changing at least one operating program parameter in adaptation to the set user-set parameter.
- the laundry care appliance is characterized in that the setting variable is an end result to be achieved with the execution of a selected operating program or a partial operating program, whereby at least one specific operating value of the operating program parameters of the selected operating program or partial operating program can be changed automatically as a function of the adjusted, that is to be achieved, final result ,
- the final result also includes the use of resources required for carrying out the care, for example, execution duration or
- a method for operating a laundry care appliance after selecting an operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters having the features of claim 15 is provided.
- the specific operating value of the operating parameters assigned to the selected operating program or partial operating program is adapted automatically and as a function of the adjusted end result which is to be achieved or carried out with the execution of the selected operating program or partial operating program.
- the final result to be achieved is a set value. If the operating program or the partial operating program has a plurality of operating program parameters, each having assigned specific operating values, then according to the invention at least one of the specific operating parameters is automatically adapted to the set final result.
- the present invention thus provides a laundry care device and a method for its operation, which allow in an intuitive and thus uncomplicated manner, quickly, easily understandable and with little effort even the untrained user adapted to the individual ideas adaptation of the washing process.
- the user can best estimate how heavily soiled his laundry is and how intensive the laundry treatment should be, or within what time he needs the laundry again. In addition, the user knows his own attitude towards ecological aspects of laundry washing the most accurate.
- the user is provided with at least one adjusting element on a known laundry care device with which he can set one or more adjustment variables, such as the washing time, ie the length of the washing process, or the energy consumption, independently and individually for a selected operating program.
- an adjustment element for setting the adjustment variables or combinations thereof is preferably provided.
- the setting values can be directly related to the ones mentioned above Have operating program parameters, eg time (operating program duration).
- the setting variable in the sense of the present invention also includes more user-related variables which, in turn, indirectly affect the operating program parameters.
- the setting of these setting values affects at least one operating program parameter, often also several or all. If the user selects a "Delicates" operating program for the type of laundry, then the operating program should, for example, adjust the mechanical action, controlled by the drum movement, accordingly. If the user wishes to set the energy consumption of the selected operating program to a low value, it may be useful to use less water and wash at a lower temperature, which then leads to an extension of the operating program duration to achieve the same cleaning result as at a higher energy consumption. In addition, it would also be possible to vary the operating values of the operating program parameters that determine the mechanical action within predetermined and operating-program-dependent limits to increase the mechanical performance to improve cleaning performance to counteract the lengthening of the operating program duration.
- the laundry care device or the method is preferably further developed in that when setting an end result for a selected operating or partial operating program, which at the same time changed or deteriorates at least one other achievable end result of the selected operating or partial operating program, the specific operating value and / or at least another specific operating value of the operating program parameters are automatically set to operating values with which the further end result comes as close as possible to the final results achievable with the originally assigned specific operating values of the selected operating or partial operating program.
- the adjustment of the operating values preferably takes place within predefined limits, which depend on the selected operating or partial operating program.
- the adjustment item for the user-side adjustment of the adjustment amount is designed to allow the setting of a plurality of values of a set value in a predetermined range.
- a storage unit in which, as in conventional laundry care appliances, operating programs or individual operating program parameters are stored, which can be selected by the user.
- these are standard programs to which the user is already accustomed, e.g. those which are designated according to the type of washing and the temperature (30 ° C cooking / colorful, 60 ° C cooking / colorful, 90 ° C cooking etc.).
- the laundry care appliance according to the invention enables the user to to make a setting of certain setting values within a range.
- partial operating program is understood to mean a program which can be executed independently and preferably consists of a specific program part of an operating program.
- the user may preferably select between multiple values within a range for each set size. This is particularly advantageous for a time delay, where the user can select the operating program duration, either stepless or in stages, eg in the time delay in 15-minute increments. For example, he can choose the program duration between 45 minutes and 3 hours.
- the set value may also or additionally relate to the intensity.
- a scale can be specified for the intensity at which the user can set a value.
- Other settings and their extremes can also be used.
- the control unit adjusts the operating program according to the set parameter (s).
- the laundry care device adjusts the operating program parameters of the operating program automatically, so that the washing program is ultimately adapted to the specifications by the user. For example, if the user desires low energy consumption, the other operating program parameters are usefully adapted within the framework of the selected operating program in order ultimately to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption.
- the temperature of the wash liquor and the spin speed can be reduced for this purpose, in order to extend the wash duration, ie the residence time of the laundry in the wash liquor, instead.
- the user will on the contrary increase the setting value "Intensity" of the washing process and at the same time shorten the setting variable "Duration". For example, the washing temperature, the number of revolutions, the amount of washing liquor and, if an automatic metering device is present, the amount of detergent are automatically adjusted.
- control unit for automatically changing at least one operating program parameter in adaptation to the setting variable (s) it is possible to use a microcontroller that can be used by default in laundry care appliances, to which appropriate operating software has been loaded.
- fuzzy logic can be used.
- the operating program has a defined program sequence and a defined program duration
- a display for the reproduction of the operating program and / or the change of the operating parameters is provided.
- a memory unit is preferably provided for storing the operating program parameters in a form combined into packets, wherein in each case at least one packet is assigned to a value of a setting variable.
- This storage unit may be either the above-mentioned storage unit for storing the standard programs, or another storage unit may be provided.
- the two extreme values "fast” and "intensive” are a combination of the setting variables operating program duration and cleaning intensity.
- advantageous options can be offered on both edge regions for the user.
- the operating program parameters are changed towards stronger mechanics and possibly also greater energy consumption.
- a selector switch for selecting an operating program is preferably provided on the laundry care device.
- a selector switch is conceivable here, for example, the use of a knob, a keyboard or a dial.
- the adjustment is gradually or continuously adjustable.
- the adjusting element is designed in particular as a rotary selector, slide switch or controller, touch-sensitive switch or controller or as a rocker switch.
- Touch-sensitive switches or regulators are also referred to as touch-sensitive eyepieces, since the user can move them by simply moving his hand or even a finger over them Switch surface can perform a continuous adjustment of the appropriate setting size.
- the choice of the appropriate adjustment is based both on the technical requirements that are placed on the adjustment, as well as design considerations.
- a particular, for example, large, easy to read and / or easy-to-use setting the accessibility of the device equipped in this way can be ensured.
- a particularly user-friendly adjustment element can also be underlined that with the user-side setting a set size a simple, automatic and particularly result-oriented feature of the laundry care device according to the invention has been created.
- an adjustment may be made in 5 to 20 stages, although both fewer and more stages may be provided, e.g. 3 to 5, 4 to 8, 10 to 25 or more.
- a display for reproducing the operating program and / or the change of the program sequence or the program duration depending on the change of the set sizes is provided on the laundry care device.
- the user can thus be shown the dependency of the operating program parameters on each other so that he can better estimate how the change of a parameter has an effect by adjusting the set value.
- a time display can be made via the preferably single or multi-line display, via which the program remaining running time can be displayed during operation of the device.
- the user is thus given the opportunity to select even better which operating option (eg, short washing time, particularly environmentally friendly washing process, more or less intensive cleaning, etc.) for him is currently in the foreground and is directly pointed to the effects of on / adjustment of a set size ,
- the user can be shown on the display possible alternatives.
- it may also be pointed to the indirect consequences of a particular attitude (eg increased energy consumption).
- this advantageously has a display device for the adjustment of the adjusting element.
- This display device is preferably integrated in the adjustment or associated with the adjustment.
- the display device can be formed both optically and acoustically.
- One possibility for optical design provides for the display device to be configured as individual light-emitting elements (for example LEDs arranged in series), which illuminate one after the other with adjustment of the adjustment element, or as a row of individual light elements arranged above or below the adjustment element. It is also conceivable the formation of the adjustment as Touchslider with backlighting.
- the display device can also vary in color, for example, go from red to orange to green to give the user further feedback on the change in the operating program in response to the set by him setting.
- a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention is that the user-settable values of the setting values as well as the operating program parameters which can be changed automatically as a function of these are combined into packets. As a result, the operation of the laundry care device is further simplified and the number of possible variations limited to a reasonable level.
- a chemical, thermal, mechanical or temporal or other adjustment variable is set by the user.
- the user-side setting of the setting variable and the automatic change of at least one further operating program parameter take place stepwise or continuously. This can be done even finer gradation of the setting of the respective setting or, and it is user-side, a so-called "control loss feeling" avoided.
- the user-side adjustment of the setting is carried out via an adjustment that can be configured as already explained above.
- Fig. 1 shows an adjustment 10 for placement on a laundry care device.
- the adjusting element 10 is used for the user-side adjustment of at least one setting variable in addition to a selectable operating program, whereby an automatic change of at least one operating program parameter takes place in adaptation to the set value of the setting variable.
- the adjusting element 10 is in the embodiment of Fig. 1 designed as a rocker switch 11.
- oppositely directed pointers 13 show the direction of the change in the setting size to one of the two possible operating modes 14 ("intensive", "fast") of the laundry-care appliance.
- the user is given the opportunity to perform the selected operating program either quickly, ie with a particularly short washing time, or intensively, ie with the highest possible cleaning effect.
- the operating program parameters are in this case already bundled into packages and cause a change in the operating program as a function of the adjustment of the adjusting element 10.
- the adjusting element 10 is associated with a display device 15.
- the display device 15 is formed by arranged in series light elements 16 which indicate the selected position of the adjusting element 10 by lighting up.
- the light elements 16 are in the embodiment of the Fig. 1 by several LEDs that light up one after the other.
- the user has carried out a change of the operating program in the direction of a more intensive washing process, which, for example, offers for heavier laundry contamination. Although this lengthens the washing time, the laundry is cleaned more thoroughly.
- the light elements 16 additionally provide the user with additional feedback on the change of the operating program by color change. It is also conceivable in this context to inform the user about the color change, for example from green to red, to a favorable or rather unfavorable change in the operating program.
- the optical display device 15 may also be associated with an audible indicator (not shown) which indicates an adjustment of the adjusting element 10, for example via a change in pitch, or indicates the program stop or a malfunction. It is also conceivable a voice output of the set size (s).
- adjusting element 10 which has a touch-sensitive controller 17, a so-called. Touchslider.
- touch-sensitive controller 17 At the outer ends 12a, 12b of the regulator 17, oppositely directed pointers 13 indicate the direction of the change of the setting variable to one of the two possible operating modes 14 of the laundry-care appliance.
- Am in the embodiment of Fig. 2 shown adjusting the adjustment sizes are already bundled into packages and give the user the ability to change the washing time or the washing intensity of the selected operating program gradually.
- An adjustment of the setting is made by the user moves a finger or the whole hand on the regulator surface 18.
- the controller is in the embodiment of Fig. 2 backlit. Depending on how far the user moves his finger or his hand over the control surface 18, the corresponding adjustment variables are changed. The change is illustrated by the illumination of a light element 16 integrated in the adjusting element 10 and indicates how far the operating program has been changed in the direction of a fast or an intensive operating mode 14.
- the in Fig. 2 shown adjusting element 10 is also associated with a single-line display 20, via which the user the change in the program duration in response to the setting of the set size or the parameter packet is displayed as the time value 21.
- the user thus has the opportunity to influence the time value 21 directly via an adjustment of the adjustment variables.
- the remaining washing time is displayed 20 on the display. It is also conceivable that either a display of the remaining time, the total time or the already expired Wash duration and the user gets the opportunity to vary the display of the display 20 accordingly.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Wäschepflegegerät mit einer Speichereinheit und wenigstens einem auswählbar in der Speichereinheit abgelegten Betriebsprogramm mit mehreren Betriebsprogrammparametern sowie ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Wäschepflegegerätes nach Auswählen eines Betriebsprogramms mit mehreren Betriebsprogrammparametern.The invention relates to a laundry care device having a storage unit and at least one operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters that can be selected and stored in the storage unit, and to a method for operating a laundry care appliance after selecting an operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters.
Das Waschen verschmutzter Wäsche in einer Waschmaschine erfolgt mit einem Betriebsprogramm mit mehr oder weniger festem Ablauf. Das Betriebsprogramm umfasst dabei mehrere Schritte, wobei das Erreichen eines größtmöglichen Wascherfolges nur durch die optimale Kombination mechanischer und chemischer Parameter innerhalb eines zeitlich festgelegten Schemas und im Rahmen eines auf die Wäscheart abgestimmten Temperaturregimes erreicht wird. Die Parameter Zeit, Chemie, Mechanik und Temperatur kompensieren sich dabei gegenseitig in bestimmtem Umfang, ohne sich jedoch vollständig ersetzen zu können.The washing of soiled laundry in a washing machine is carried out with an operating program with more or less fixed sequence. The operating program comprises several steps, whereby the achievement of the greatest possible washing success is achieved only by the optimum combination of mechanical and chemical parameters within a timed scheme and in the context of a temperature regime tailored to the type of laundry. The parameters time, chemistry, mechanics and temperature compensate each other to a certain extent, but can not be completely replaced.
Jedes Betriebsprogramm umfasst daher Vorgaben für die Parameter Zeit, Chemie, Mechanik und Temperatur. Wird z.B. ein zeitlicher Rahmen für einen Wäschepflegedurchgang vorgegeben, beispielsweise eineinhalb Stunden für 60°C Buntwäsche, so müssen die übrigen Parameter daran angepasst werden, damit ein zufriedenstellendes Waschergebnis erzielt wird. So kann beispielsweise die Mechanik durch Anpassen der Trommelbewegung eingestellt werden. Bei unterschiedlichen Drehzahlen wirkt eine unterschiedliche Mechanik auf die Wäsche ein. Auch die Schleuderdrehzahl und Trocknerdrehzahl, sowie weitere Einstellungen, wie Reversiermodus etc., lassen sich unter dem Begriff Mechanik subsumieren.Each operating program therefore includes specifications for the parameters time, chemistry, mechanics and temperature. If e.g. given a time frame for a laundry care passage, for example, one and a half hours for 60 ° C coloreds, so the remaining parameters must be adjusted to it, so that a satisfactory washing result is achieved. For example, the mechanism can be adjusted by adjusting the drum movement. At different speeds, a different mechanism acts on the laundry. The spin speed and dryer speed, as well as other settings, such as Reversiermodus etc., can be subsumed under the term mechanics.
Der Parameter Chemie umfasst als voreingestellter Betriebsparameter für ein Waschprogramm in der Regel hauptsächlich die Menge an Wasser. Ist ein automatisches Dosiersystem vorgesehen, so umfasst der Parameter Chemie natürlich auch die Menge, die Art und die Kombination und Zugabeabfolge von Behandlungsmitteln, wie Waschmitteln im Allgemeinen, Waschhilfsmitteln etc.The parameter chemistry, as a default operating parameter for a washing program, usually mainly comprises the amount of water. If an automatic dosing system is provided, the parameter chemistry naturally also includes the quantity the nature and combination and addition sequence of treating agents, such as detergents in general, detergents, etc.
Die Parameter Zeit und Temperatur sind selbsterklärende Betriebsparameter, die in herkömmlichen Waschmaschinen meist für bestimmte Betriebsprogramme voreingestellt sind (z.B. 60°C Koch/Bunt benötigt eine vorbestimmte Zeit).The parameters time and temperature are self-explanatory operating parameters which are usually preset for certain operating programs in conventional washing machines (e.g., 60 ° C cooking / color takes a predetermined time).
Moderne Wäschepflegegeräte verfügen über eine Vielzahl von Betriebsprogrammen, die ein optimales Verhältnis der oben erläuterten Betriebsparameter zueinander aufweisen. Bei herkömmlichen Wäschepflegegeräten wählt der Benutzer in der Regel die Art der Wäsche und die Temperatur (z.B. 40°C Pflegeleicht). Die Betriebsprogramme für empfindliche Wäsche beispielsweise halten den Parameter Mechanik möglichst gering, da hier eine zu starke mechanische Einwirkung auf die zu reinigende Wäsche eine zu starke Beanspruchung der feinen Gewebe mit sich bringen würde. Im Gegenzug kommen hier allerdings die Parameter Zeit und Chemie stärker zum Tragen. Die Wäschestücke werden über einen längeren Zeitraum in einer speziellen Waschlauge langsamer gereinigt. Anspruchslose Wäsche, wie beispielsweise weiße Kochwäsche, wird dagegen bei hohen Temperaturen von bis zu 95°C gewaschen, ohne beschädigt zu werden.Modern laundry care devices have a multiplicity of operating programs which have an optimal ratio of the above-explained operating parameters to one another. In conventional laundry care equipment, the user typically selects the type of laundry and temperature (e.g., 40 ° C easy care). The operating programs for delicate laundry, for example, keep the parameter mechanics as low as possible, since an excessive mechanical action on the laundry to be cleaned would lead to excessive stress on the fine fabrics. In return, however, the parameters of time and chemistry take greater effect here. The laundry items are cleaned more slowly over a longer period of time in a special wash liquor. Undemanding laundry, such as white cooking linen, on the other hand, is washed at high temperatures of up to 95 ° C without being damaged.
Die Verbraucher wünschen sich neben einer Vereinfachung der Bedienung von Wäschepflegegeräten die Möglichkeit, Wäschepflege individuell und unter ökologischen und ökonomischen Gesichtspunkten sinnvoll selbst zu steuern. So erlauben herkömmliche Wäschepflegegeräte bereits in begrenztem Ausmaß die Anpassung des Betriebsprogramms an den Verschmutzungsgrad der Wäsche. Es kann bei nahezu allen modernen Waschmaschinen die Einstellung der Trommeldrehzahl im Schleudergang innerhalb bestimmter Grenzen angepasst werden, einerseits um durch Verringerung der Drehzahl das Gewebe zu schonen und um weniger Energie für den Waschvorgang zu verbrauchen, und andererseits um durch Erhöhung der Drehzahl ein besseres Schleuderergebnis zu erzielen. Gleiches gilt für die Möglichkeit zur Auswahl der Waschtemperatur. Moderne Maschinen erlauben dem Benutzer zudem die unter ökologischen und ökonomischen Gesichtspunkten sinnvolle Abschaltung des Vorwaschganges oder die Auswahl von Kurzwaschprogrammen zum Waschen weniger stark verschmutzter Wäsche.In addition to simplifying the operation of laundry care appliances, consumers also wish to be able to control laundry care individually and from an ecological and economic point of view. For example, conventional laundry care equipment already permits, to a limited extent, the adjustment of the operating program to the degree of soiling of the laundry. It can be adjusted within certain limits in almost all modern washing machines, the setting of the drum speed in the spin cycle, on the one hand to save by reducing the speed of the fabric and to consume less energy for the washing process, and on the other hand by increasing the speed of a better spin result achieve. The same applies to the option of selecting the washing temperature. Modern machines also allow the user to switch off the pre-wash cycle, which makes sense from an ecological and economic point of view, or to select short wash programs for washing less heavily soiled laundry.
Unter einem Betriebsprogramm wir ein Programm verstanden, welches durch die benutzerseitige Einstellung der Betriebsparameter bestimmt ist, wobei mit der Einstellung vorbestimmte den Betriebsparametern fest zugeordnete für das angewählte Betriebsprogramm spezifische Betriebswerte ausgewählt werden. Betriebsprogramme umfassen auch Unterprogramme, die aus der benutzerseitige Einstellung von möglichen Optionen für das angewählte Betriebsprogramm ergeben, oder Teilbetriebsprogamme, welche als ein Teil eines Betriebsprogramms selbstständig ausführbar sind, verstanden. Solche Teilbetriebsprogramme könnten beispielsweise ein Schleuder-, Abpump- oder Einweichprogramm sein.Under an operating program we understand a program which is determined by the user-side setting of the operating parameters, with the setting predetermined operating parameters permanently assigned to the operating parameters specific to the selected operating program are selected. Operating programs also include subroutines that result from the user's setting of possible options for the selected operating program, or subroutines that are self-executable as part of an operating program. Such sub-programs could be, for example, a spin, pump down or soak program.
Zum noch weitergehenden Eingriff in den Waschvorgang stellt die
Nachteilig am Wäschepflegegerät gemäß
Darüber hinaus sind Wäschepflegegeräte bekannt, welche die zu erwartende Programmdauer einer Betriebsprogrammeinstellung anzeigen können. Nachteilig dabei ist, dass der Benutzer verschiedene Einstellungen oder Betriebsprogrammkombinationen vornehmen muss, um ein Betriebsprogramm zu finden, welches die von ihm gewünschte Programmdauer aufweist. Auswirkungen seiner Einstellung auf weitere Ergebnisse des angewählten Programms kann er der Einstellung selbst häufig nicht entnehmen. Beispielsweise wird der Benutzer nicht darüber informiert, dass eine Verkürzung des Waschprogramms eine Verschlechterung des Reinigungsergebnisses zu Folge haben kann.In addition, laundry care devices are known which can display the expected program duration of an operating program setting. The disadvantage here is that the user must make various settings or combinations of operating programs to find an operating program, which has the program duration desired by him. He is often unable to identify the effects of his attitude on further results of the selected program. For example, the user is not informed that a shortening of the washing program may result in a deterioration of the cleaning result.
Ferner sind Wäschepflegegeräte bekannt, bei welchen Programmoptionen wie "schnell", "schon" oder "bügelfeucht" in Kombination mit dem Betriebsprogramm angewählt werden. Bei diesen Wäschepflegegeräten sind einem Betriebsprogramm und jeder möglichen Betriebsprogrammkombination jeweils feste Betriebswerte der Betriebsprogrammparameter zugeordnet, mit denen ein möglichst optimales Pflegeergebnis für die angewählte Programmeinstellung erzielbar ist. Das heißt, dass der Benutzer nicht von diesem vorgegebenen Optimum für ein zu erzielendes Pflegeergebnis, nachfolgend auch kurz Endergebnis genannt, abweichen kann, wenn ihm beispielsweise eine weitere mögliche Energieeinsparung wichtiger als ein sehr gutes Pflegeergebnis ist.Furthermore, laundry care devices are known in which program options such as "fast", "already" or "ironing" are selected in combination with the operating program. In these laundry care devices, an operating program and each possible combination of operating programs are each assigned fixed operating values of the operating program parameters with which the best possible care result for the selected program setting can be achieved. This means that the user can not deviate from this predetermined optimum for a care result to be achieved, which is also referred to below as the final result, if, for example, another possible energy saving is more important to him than a very good care result.
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Die Aufgabe, von welcher die vorliegende Erfindung ausgeht, ist die Weiterentwicklung des eingangs genannten Wäschepflegegerätes sowie des eingangs genannten Betriebsverfahrens dahingehend, dass die Nachteile des Stands der Technik zumindest teilweise beseitigt werden.The object of the present invention is the further development of the above-mentioned laundry care device as well as the operating method mentioned in the introduction in that the disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially eliminated.
Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch ein Wäschepflegegerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1, welches mit einer Speichereinheit und wenigstens einem auswählbar in der Speichereinheit abgelegten Betriebsprogramm oder Teilprogramm mit mehreren Betriebsprogrammparametern ausgestattet ist, wobei dem abgelegten Betriebsprogramm und/oder Teilbetriebsprogamm jeweils spezifische Betriebswerte der Betriebsparameter zugeordnet sind. Darüber hinaus umfasst das Wäschepflegegerät wenigstens ein Einstellelement zum benutzerseitigen Einstellen wenigstens einer Einstellgröße und eine Steuereinheit zum automatischen Verändern wenigstens eines Betriebsprogrammparameters in Anpassung an die benutzerseitig eingestellte Einstellgröße. Das Wäschepflegegerät zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass die Einstellgröße ein mit der Durchführung eines ausgewählten Betriebsprogramms oder eines Teilbetriebsprogramms zu erzielendes Endergebnis ist, wobei wenigstens ein spezifischer Betriebswert der Betriebsprogrammparameter des ausgewählten Betriebsprogramms oder Teilbetriebsprogramms automatisch in Abhängigkeit des eingestellten, also zu erzielenden, Endergebnisses veränderbar ist. Das Endergebnis umfasst neben dem Pflegeergebnis auch den für die Durchführung der Pflege erforderlichen Ressourceneinsatz, beispielsweise Durchführungszeitdauer bzw.The object is achieved by a laundry care device with the features of claim 1, which is equipped with a memory unit and stored in the memory unit operating program or subprogram with several operating program parameters, wherein the stored operating program and / or Teilbetriebsprogamm each assigned specific operating values of the operating parameters are. In addition, the laundry care device comprises at least one adjusting element for user-side setting of at least one setting variable and a control unit for automatically changing at least one operating program parameter in adaptation to the set user-set parameter. The laundry care appliance is characterized in that the setting variable is an end result to be achieved with the execution of a selected operating program or a partial operating program, whereby at least one specific operating value of the operating program parameters of the selected operating program or partial operating program can be changed automatically as a function of the adjusted, that is to be achieved, final result , In addition to the care result, the final result also includes the use of resources required for carrying out the care, for example, execution duration or
Betriebsprogrammdauer, Wasserverbrauch, Energieverbrauch oder den Verbrauch an Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel.Operating program duration, water consumption, energy consumption or the consumption of cleaning and care products.
Ebenso wird zur Lösung der Aufgabe ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Wäschepflegegerätes nach Auswählen eines Betriebsprogramms mit mehreren Betriebsprogrammparametern mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 15 bereitgestellt. Bei einem solchen Verfahren wird der dem angewählten Betriebsprogramm oder Teilbetriebsprogramm zugeordnete spezifische Betriebswert der Betriebsparameter automatisch und abhängig von dem eingestellten Endergebnis angepasst, welches mit der Durchführung des angewählten Betriebsprogramms oder Teilbetriebsprogramms zu erzielen ist bzw. erzielt werden soll. Somit ist das zu erzielende Endergebnis eine Einstellgröße. Wenn das Betriebsprogramm oder das Teilbetriebsprogramm mehrere Betriebsprogrammparameter mit jeweils zugeordneten spezifischen Betriebswerten aufweist, so wird erfindungsgemäß wenigstens einer der spezifischen Betriebsparameter automatisch an das eingestellte Endergebnis angepasst.Likewise, in order to achieve the object, a method for operating a laundry care appliance after selecting an operating program with a plurality of operating program parameters having the features of
Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt somit ein Wäschepflegegerät und ein Verfahren zu dessen Betrieb zur Verfügung, die auf intuitive und damit unkomplizierte Art und Weise, schnell, leicht verständlich und mit wenigen Handgriffen auch dem ungeübten Benutzer eine auf die individuellen Vorstellungen abgestimmte Anpassung des Waschvorganges erlauben.The present invention thus provides a laundry care device and a method for its operation, which allow in an intuitive and thus uncomplicated manner, quickly, easily understandable and with little effort even the untrained user adapted to the individual ideas adaptation of the washing process.
Der Benutzer kann am besten abschätzen, wie stark verschmutzt seine Wäsche ist und wie intensiv die Wäschebehandlung sein soll, oder innerhalb welcher Zeit er die Wäsche wieder benötigt. Zudem kennt der Benutzer seine eigene Einstellung gegenüber ökologischen Aspekten beim Wäschewaschen am genauesten.The user can best estimate how heavily soiled his laundry is and how intensive the laundry treatment should be, or within what time he needs the laundry again. In addition, the user knows his own attitude towards ecological aspects of laundry washing the most accurate.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dem Benutzer an einem an sich bekannten Wäschepflegegerät wenigstens ein Einstellelement zur Verfügung gestellt, mit dem er eine oder mehrere Einstellgrößen, wie z.B. die Waschzeit, also die Länge des Waschvorganges, oder den Energieverbrauch, selbständig und individuell für ein angewähltes Betriebsprogramm einstellen kann. Hierbei ist bevorzugt ein Einstellelement zur Einstellung der Einstellgrößen oder Kombinationen daraus vorgesehen. Die Einstellgrößen können einerseits einen direkten Bezug zu den eingangs genannten Betriebsprogrammparametern haben, z.B. Zeit (Betriebsprogrammdauer). Die Einstellgröße im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst andererseits auch stärker benutzerbezogene Größen, die sich indirekt wiederum auf die Betriebsprogrammparameter auswirken. Hierzu zählen z.B. die Sauberkeit der Wäsche nach einer Wäsche, kurz Reinigungsergebnis genannt, der Grad des Spülens der Wäsche, auch Spülergebnis genannt, die Restfeuchte der Wäsche nach einem Endschleuderabschnitt, der Wasserverbrauch oder der Energieverbrauch. Das heißt, dass der Benutzer durch die Einstellung eines zu erzielenden Endergebnisses die Art und/oder Intensität der Behandlung vorgeben kann. Diese Liste ist natürlich nicht abschließend und hängt von den Wünschen des Benutzers ab, die sich verändern können. So steht heutzutage z.B. oft der Wunsch, Energie zu sparen im Vordergrund. Der Benutzer muss somit nicht umständlich aus den angebotenen Betriebsprogrammen und diversen Unterprogrammen selbst ein Betriebsprogramm auswählen, welches seinen Erwartungen am nächsten kommt, sondern er kann aus einer kleinen Anzahl möglicher Betriebsprogramme ein Betriebsprogramm anwählen und das zu erzielende Endergebnis für dieses Betriebsprogramm vorgeben. Aufgrund dieser Vorgabe bzw. der Einstellung werden dann automatisch die erforderlichen spezifischen Betriebswerte der Betriebsparameter angepasst.According to the invention, the user is provided with at least one adjusting element on a known laundry care device with which he can set one or more adjustment variables, such as the washing time, ie the length of the washing process, or the energy consumption, independently and individually for a selected operating program. In this case, an adjustment element for setting the adjustment variables or combinations thereof is preferably provided. On the one hand, the setting values can be directly related to the ones mentioned above Have operating program parameters, eg time (operating program duration). On the other hand, the setting variable in the sense of the present invention also includes more user-related variables which, in turn, indirectly affect the operating program parameters. These include, for example, the cleanliness of the laundry after a wash, briefly called the cleaning result, the degree of rinsing of the laundry, also called rinsing result, the residual moisture of the laundry after a final spin section, water consumption or energy consumption. This means that the user can specify the type and / or intensity of the treatment by setting a final result to be achieved. Of course, this list is not exhaustive and depends on the wishes of the user, which may change. For example, the desire to save energy is often in the foreground nowadays. The user does not have to cumbersomely choose from the offered operating programs and various subroutines himself an operating program that comes closest to his expectations, but he can select from a small number of possible operating programs an operating program and specify the final result to be achieved for this operating program. On the basis of this specification or the setting, the required specific operating values of the operating parameters are then automatically adapted.
Die Einstellung dieser Einstellgrößen wirkt sich auf mindestens einen Betriebsprogrammparameter aus, oft auch auf mehrere oder alle. Wählt der Benutzer ein Betriebsprogramm "Feinwäsche" für die Wäscheart aus, so soll das Betriebsprogramm z.B. die Mechanikeinwirkung, gesteuert durch die Trommelbewegung, entsprechend anpassen. Möchte der Benutzer den Energieverbrauch des angewählten Betriebsprogramms auf einen niedrigen Wert einstellen, so kann es sinnvoll sein, weniger Wasser zu verwenden und bei einer niedrigeren Temperatur zu waschen, was dann zu einer Verlängerung der Betriebsprogrammdauer führt, um noch das gleiche Reinigungsergebnis zu erzielen wie bei einem höheren Energieverbrauch. Darüber hinaus wäre es auch möglich, dass die Betriebswerte der Betriebsprogrammparameter, welche die Mechanikeinwirkung bestimmen, in vorgegebenen und vom angewählten Betriebsprogramm abhängigen Grenzen verändert werden, um den Mechanikeintrag zur Verbesserung der Reinigungsleistung zu erhöhen, damit der Verlängerung der Betriebsprogrammdauer entgegengewirkt werden kann.The setting of these setting values affects at least one operating program parameter, often also several or all. If the user selects a "Delicates" operating program for the type of laundry, then the operating program should, for example, adjust the mechanical action, controlled by the drum movement, accordingly. If the user wishes to set the energy consumption of the selected operating program to a low value, it may be useful to use less water and wash at a lower temperature, which then leads to an extension of the operating program duration to achieve the same cleaning result as at a higher energy consumption. In addition, it would also be possible to vary the operating values of the operating program parameters that determine the mechanical action within predetermined and operating-program-dependent limits to increase the mechanical performance to improve cleaning performance to counteract the lengthening of the operating program duration.
Daher wird das Wäschepflegegerät bzw. das Verfahren vorzugsweise dadurch weitergebildet, dass bei einer Einstellung eines Endergebnisses für ein angewähltes Betriebs- oder Teilbetriebsprogramm, welche zugleich zumindest ein weiteres erzielbares Endergebnis des angewählten Betriebs- oder Teilbetriebsprogramms verändert oder verschlechtert, der spezifische Betriebswert und/oder wenigstens ein weiterer spezifischer Betriebswert der Betriebsprogrammparameter automatisch auf Betriebswerte eingestellt werden, mit welchen das weitere Endergebnis dem mit den ursprünglich zugeordneten spezifischen Betriebswerten des angewählten Betriebs- oder Teilbetriebsprogramms erzielbaren Endergebnissen möglichst nahe kommt. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Einstellung der Betriebswerte innerhalb vorgegebener Grenzen, welche vom angewählten Betriebs- oder Teilbetriebsprogramm abhängig sind.Therefore, the laundry care device or the method is preferably further developed in that when setting an end result for a selected operating or partial operating program, which at the same time changed or deteriorates at least one other achievable end result of the selected operating or partial operating program, the specific operating value and / or at least another specific operating value of the operating program parameters are automatically set to operating values with which the further end result comes as close as possible to the final results achievable with the originally assigned specific operating values of the selected operating or partial operating program. The adjustment of the operating values preferably takes place within predefined limits, which depend on the selected operating or partial operating program.
Das Einstellelement für die benutzerseitige Einstellung der Einstellgröße ist so gestaltet, dass es die Einstellung von mehreren Werten einer Einstellgröße in einem vorbestimmten Bereich ermöglicht.The adjustment item for the user-side adjustment of the adjustment amount is designed to allow the setting of a plurality of values of a set value in a predetermined range.
In dem erfindungsgemäßen Wäschepflegegerät ist eine Speichereinheit vorgesehen, in der, wie bei herkömmlichen Wäschepflegegeräten, Betriebsprogramme oder einzelne Betriebsprogrammparameter abgelegt sind, die vom Benutzer ausgewählt werden können. Zweckmäßigerweise sind dies Standardprogramme, an die der Benutzer bereits gewöhnt ist, z.B. solche, die nach Wäscheart und Temperatur bezeichnet (30°C Koch/Bunt, 60°C Koch/Bunt, 90°C Kochwäsche etc.). Im Unterschied zu herkömmlichen Waschmaschinen, bei denen der Benutzer lediglich diese Standardprogramme und allenfalls ein paar einzelne separate Zusatzoptionen, wie etwa "kurz" (kurze Waschdauer) oder "leicht" (für leicht verschmutzte Wäsche) auswählen kann, ermöglicht das erfindungsgemäße Wäschepflegegerät dem Benutzer, eine Einstellung bestimmter Einstellgrößen innerhalb eines Bereichs vorzunehmen. Neben den Betriebsprogrammen können auch Teilbetriebsprogramme, beispielsweise Pumpen, Schleudern oder Einweichen, angewählt werden. Unter einem Teilbetriebsprogramm wird ein Programm verstanden, welches eigenständig ausführbar ist und vorzugsweise aus einem spezifischen Programmteil eines Betriebsprogramms besteht.In the laundry care appliance according to the invention, a storage unit is provided, in which, as in conventional laundry care appliances, operating programs or individual operating program parameters are stored, which can be selected by the user. Conveniently, these are standard programs to which the user is already accustomed, e.g. those which are designated according to the type of washing and the temperature (30 ° C cooking / colorful, 60 ° C cooking / colorful, 90 ° C cooking etc.). In contrast to conventional washing machines, where the user can only select these standard programs and possibly a few individual separate additional options, such as "short" (short washing time) or "light" (for lightly soiled laundry), the laundry care appliance according to the invention enables the user to to make a setting of certain setting values within a range. In addition to the operating programs, it is also possible to select partial operating programs, for example, pumps, centrifuging or soaking. A partial operating program is understood to mean a program which can be executed independently and preferably consists of a specific program part of an operating program.
Der Benutzer kann vorzugsweise zwischen mehreren Werten innerhalb eines Bereichs für jeweils eine Einstellgröße auswählen. Dies ist besonders vorteilhaft für eine Zeitvorwahl, bei der der Benutzer die Betriebsprogrammdauer wählen kann, entweder stufenlos oder stufig, z.B. bei der Zeitvorwahl in Abschnitten von 15 Minuten. So kann er beispielsweise die Programmdauer zwischen 45 Minuten und 3 Stunden wählen.The user may preferably select between multiple values within a range for each set size. This is particularly advantageous for a time delay, where the user can select the operating program duration, either stepless or in stages, eg in the time delay in 15-minute increments. For example, he can choose the program duration between 45 minutes and 3 hours.
Die Einstellgröße kann auch oder zusätzlich die Intensität betreffen. So kann beispielsweise eine Skala für die Intensität vorgegeben werden, auf der der Benutzer einen Wert einstellen kann. Weitere Einstellgrößen und deren Extrema können ebenfalls verwendet werden.The set value may also or additionally relate to the intensity. For example, a scale can be specified for the intensity at which the user can set a value. Other settings and their extremes can also be used.
Die Steuereinheit passt das Betriebsprogramm gemäß der oder den eingestellten Einstellgrößen an. Das erfindungsgemäße Wäschepflegegerät passt die Betriebsprogrammparameter des Betriebsprogramms automatisch an, so dass das Waschprogramm letztlich an die Vorgaben durch den Benutzer angepasst ist. Wünscht der Benutzer beispielsweise einen niedrigen Energieverbrauch, werden, sinnvollerweise im Rahmen des gewählten Betriebsprogramms, die übrigen Betriebsprogrammparameter angepasst, um letztlich einen möglichst niedrigen Energieverbrauch zu erreichen. So können hierfür beispielsweise die Temperatur der Waschlauge und die Schleuderdrehzahl verringert werden, um stattdessen die Waschdauer, also die Verweildauer der Wäsche in der Waschlauge, entsprechend zu verlängern. Bei stark verschmutzter Wäsche, die relativ schnell wieder zur Verfügung stehen muss, wird der Benutzer im Gegenteil die Einstellgröße "Intensität" des Waschvorganges erhöhen und gleichzeitig die Einstellgröße "Dauer" verkürzen. Automatisch angepasst werden hierfür dann beispielsweise die Waschtemperatur, die Umdrehungszahl, die Waschlaugenmenge und, bei Vorhandensein einer automatischen Dosiervorrichtung, die Waschmittelmenge.The control unit adjusts the operating program according to the set parameter (s). The laundry care device according to the invention adjusts the operating program parameters of the operating program automatically, so that the washing program is ultimately adapted to the specifications by the user. For example, if the user desires low energy consumption, the other operating program parameters are usefully adapted within the framework of the selected operating program in order ultimately to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption. Thus, for example, the temperature of the wash liquor and the spin speed can be reduced for this purpose, in order to extend the wash duration, ie the residence time of the laundry in the wash liquor, instead. In the case of heavily soiled laundry, which has to be available relatively quickly, the user will on the contrary increase the setting value "Intensity" of the washing process and at the same time shorten the setting variable "Duration". For example, the washing temperature, the number of revolutions, the amount of washing liquor and, if an automatic metering device is present, the amount of detergent are automatically adjusted.
Als Steuereinheit zum automatischen Verändern wenigstens eines Betriebsprogrammparameters in Anpassung an die Einstellgröße(n) kann ein standardmäßig in Wäschepflegegeräten einsetzbarer Mikrocontroller verwendet werden, auf den eine entsprechende Betriebssoftware aufgespielt wurde. Hierzu kann Fuzzy-Logic verwendet werden.As a control unit for automatically changing at least one operating program parameter in adaptation to the setting variable (s), it is possible to use a microcontroller that can be used by default in laundry care appliances, to which appropriate operating software has been loaded. For this purpose fuzzy logic can be used.
Weist das Betriebsprogramm einen definierten Programmablauf und eine definierte Programmdauer auf, ist im Wäschepflegegerät vorzugsweise zusätzlich eine Recheneinheit zur Berechnung der Veränderung des wenigstens einen Betriebsprogrammparameter in Abhängigkeit des eingestellten Werts der Einstellgröße vorgesehen. Hierdurch erfolgt eine Berechnung der Abhängigkeit der einzelnen Betriebsprogrammparameter zueinander bzw. der Einfluss einer Veränderung auf das Betriebsprogramm.If the operating program has a defined program sequence and a defined program duration, then in the laundry care device it is also preferable to have an arithmetic unit for calculating the change of the at least one Operating program parameters provided depending on the set value of the set size. This results in a calculation of the dependency of the individual operating program parameters on one another or the influence of a change on the operating program.
Bei Vorhandensein einer entsprechenden Ausgabe- oder Anzeigeeinheit kann dem Benutzer die jeweilige Veränderung angezeigt werden. Dem Benutzer wird somit die Möglichkeit zu einer noch individuelleren Anpassung des Waschvorganges an seine Bedürfnisse oder Vorstellungen gegeben. Vorzugsweise ist ein Display für die Wiedergabe des Betriebsprogramms und/oder der Veränderung der Betriebsparameter vorgesehen.In the presence of a corresponding output or display unit, the user can be shown the respective change. The user is thus given the opportunity for an even more individual adaptation of the washing process to his needs or ideas. Preferably, a display for the reproduction of the operating program and / or the change of the operating parameters is provided.
Vorzugsweise ist zudem eine Speichereinheit zum Ablegen der Betriebsprogrammparameter in zu Paketen zusammengefasster Form vorgesehen, wobei jeweils mindestens ein Paket einem Wert einer Einstellgröße zugeordnet ist. Diese Speichereinheit kann entweder die oben genannte Speichereinheit für die Speicherung der Standardprogramme sein, oder es kann eine weitere Speichereinheit vorgesehen sein.In addition, a memory unit is preferably provided for storing the operating program parameters in a form combined into packets, wherein in each case at least one packet is assigned to a value of a setting variable. This storage unit may be either the above-mentioned storage unit for storing the standard programs, or another storage unit may be provided.
Für die Einstellgrößen werden verschiedene Optionen möglichst selbsterklärend zusammengefasst und benutzerorientiert angeboten. So können den Randwerten der Einstellgrößen leicht verständliche Bezeichnungen zugeordnet werden, wie beispielsweise
- "schnell" - - - - - "intensiv"
- "schnell" - - - - - "eco"
- "fast"
- "fast" - - - - - "eco"
Bei der Ausführungsform "schnell" - - - - - "intensiv" sind die beiden Extremwerte "schnell" und "intensiv" eine Kombination aus den Einstellgrößen Betriebsprogrammdauer und Reinigungsintensität. So können auf beiden Randbereichen für den Benutzer vorteilhafte Optionen angeboten werden. Dabei werden erfindungsgemäß in dieser Ausführungsform bei einer Veränderung der Einstellung von schnell in Richtung intensiv die Betriebsprogrammparameter hin zu stärkerer Mechanik und möglicherweise auch stärkerem Energieverbrauch verändert.In the embodiment "fast" - - - - - "intensive", the two extreme values "fast" and "intensive" are a combination of the setting variables operating program duration and cleaning intensity. Thus, advantageous options can be offered on both edge regions for the user. In this case, according to the invention, in this embodiment, with a change in the setting from fast towards intensive, the operating program parameters are changed towards stronger mechanics and possibly also greater energy consumption.
Im Fall von "schnell" - - - - - "eco" kann bei Einstellung in Richtung "eco" eine verlängerte Betriebsprogrammdauer vorgesehen sein, um bei gleichzeitiger Herabsetzung der Waschmechanik energiesparend zu waschen. Der gewollt ambivalente Begriff "eco" kann hierbei sowohl als Kürzel für einen ökologisch als auch einen ökonomisch orientierten Waschvorgang verstanden werden.In the case of "fast" - - - - - "eco" when set to "eco" an extended operating program duration may be provided to save energy while simultaneously reducing the washing mechanism. The deliberately ambivalent term "eco" can be understood both as an abbreviation for an ecologically as well as an economically oriented washing process.
Das heißt, dass ein erster Extremwert für die erste Einstellgröße und ein weiterer Extremwert für eine weitere Einstellgröße zusammengefasst angeboten werden und die Einstellung der weiteren Einstellgröße hin zu dem weiteren Extremwert durch eine Veränderung der ersten Einstellgröße von dem ersten Extremwert in Richtung des weiteren Extremwerts verändert wird.This means that a first extreme value for the first setting variable and a further extreme value for a further setting variable are combined and the setting of the further setting variable towards the further extreme value is changed by a change of the first setting variable from the first extreme value in the direction of the further extreme value ,
Um die Beschädigung der Wäschestücke durch falsche Behandlung während des Waschvorganges zu vermeiden, werden Rahmenbedingungen vorgegeben und durch Auswahl eines bestimmten Betriebsprogramms festgelegt. So wird beispielsweise verhindert, dass empfindliche Wäsche, wie z.B. Wollartikel, bei zu hohen Umdrehungszahlen oder bei unpassenden Temperaturen gewaschen wird. Innerhalb des Rahmens, der durch das gewählte Betriebsprogramm vorgegeben ist, kann dann die benutzerseitige Anpassung der Einstellgrößen erfolgen. Um das entsprechende Betriebsprogramm auszuwählen, ist am Wäschepflegegerät vorzugsweise ein Wählschalter für die Auswahl eines Betriebsprogramms vorgesehen. Als Wählschalter denkbar ist hier beispielsweise die Verwendung eines Drehknopfes, einer Tastatur oder eines Wählrades.In order to avoid damage to the laundry items due to incorrect handling during the washing process, basic conditions are specified and determined by selecting a specific operating program. For example, it prevents the delicate laundry, such as e.g. Wool article is washed at too high rotational speeds or at inappropriate temperatures. Within the frame, which is predetermined by the selected operating program, then the user-side adjustment of the set sizes can be done. In order to select the appropriate operating program, a selector switch for selecting an operating program is preferably provided on the laundry care device. As a selector switch is conceivable here, for example, the use of a knob, a keyboard or a dial.
Um den Bedienbereich des Wäschepflegegerätes möglichst übersichtlich zu gestalten, und unter Berücksichtigung der Vorgaben durch das Produktdesign, empfiehlt es sich in diesem Zusammenhang auch, das Einstellelement zum benutzerseitigen Einstellen der Einstellgröße(n) in den Wählschalter zu integrieren.In order to make the operating area of the laundry care device as clear as possible, and taking into account the specifications by the product design, it is also advisable in this context, to integrate the setting element for user-side setting of the set size (s) in the selector switch.
Vorzugsweise ist das Einstellelement stufenweise oder stufenlos verstellbar. Dabei ist das Einstellelement insbesondere als Drehwähler, Schiebeschalter oder -regler, berührungssensitiver Schalter bzw. Regler oder als Schaltwippe ausgebildet. Berührungssensitive Schalter bzw. Regler werden auch als Touchslider bezeichnet, da der Benutzer durch einfaches Bewegen der Hand oder auch eines Fingers über die Schalteroberfläche eine stufenlose Einstellung der entsprechenden Einstellgröße durchführen kann.Preferably, the adjustment is gradually or continuously adjustable. In this case, the adjusting element is designed in particular as a rotary selector, slide switch or controller, touch-sensitive switch or controller or as a rocker switch. Touch-sensitive switches or regulators are also referred to as touch-sensitive eyepieces, since the user can move them by simply moving his hand or even a finger over them Switch surface can perform a continuous adjustment of the appropriate setting size.
Die Wahl des entsprechenden Einstellelementes orientiert sich sowohl an den technischen Anforderungen, die an das Einstellelement gestellt werden, als auch an Designgesichtspunkten. Zudem kann durch die Auswahl eines bestimmten, beispielsweise großen, gut ablesbaren und/oder leicht zu bedienenden Einstellelementes die Barrierefreiheit des derart ausgestatteten Gerätes gewährleistet werden. Durch die Auswahl eines besonders benutzerfreundlich bedienbaren Einstellelementes kann zudem unterstrichen werden, dass mit der benutzerseitigen Einstellmöglichkeit einer Einstellgröße ein einfaches, automatisches und besonders ergebnisorientiertes Feature des erfindungsgemäßen Wäschepflegegerätes geschaffen wurde.The choice of the appropriate adjustment is based both on the technical requirements that are placed on the adjustment, as well as design considerations. In addition, by selecting a particular, for example, large, easy to read and / or easy-to-use setting the accessibility of the device equipped in this way can be ensured. By selecting a particularly user-friendly adjustment element can also be underlined that with the user-side setting a set size a simple, automatic and particularly result-oriented feature of the laundry care device according to the invention has been created.
Bei einer stufenweisen Verstellung ist es denkbar, dass die Veränderung des Parameters zwischen jeweils gegenüberliegenden Extremwerten in mehr oder weniger hoch aufgelösten Abstufungen erfolgt. So kann eine Anpassung beispielsweise in 5 bis 20 Stufen erfolgen, wobei allerdings sowohl weniger als auch mehr Stufen vorgesehen werden können, z.B. 3 bis 5, 4 bis 8, 10 bis 25 oder weitere.In a stepwise adjustment, it is conceivable that the change of the parameter takes place between respectively opposite extreme values in more or less high-resolution graduations. Thus, for example, an adjustment may be made in 5 to 20 stages, although both fewer and more stages may be provided, e.g. 3 to 5, 4 to 8, 10 to 25 or more.
Vorzugsweise ist am Wäschepflegegerät ein Display zur Wiedergabe des Betriebsprogramms und/oder der Veränderung des Programmablaufs oder der Programmdauer in Abhängigkeit von der Veränderung der Einstellgrößen vorgesehen. Dem Benutzer kann so die Abhängigkeit der Betriebsprogrammparameter voneinander aufgezeigt werden, so dass er besser abschätzen kann, wie sich die Veränderung eines Parameters durch Einstellung der Einstellgröße auswirkt. Zusätzlich kann über das vorzugsweise ein- oder mehrzeilig ausgebildete Display eine Zeitanzeige erfolgen, über die im Betrieb des Gerätes die Programmrestlaufdauer angezeigt werden kann. Dem Benutzer wird somit die Möglichkeit gegeben, noch besser auszuwählen welche Betriebsoption (z.B. kurze Waschdauer, besonders umweltfreundlicher Waschvorgang, mehr oder weniger intensive Reinigung etc.) für ihn gerade im Vordergrund steht und wird direkt auf die Auswirkungen der Ein-/Verstellung einer Einstellgröße hingewiesen. Zudem können dem Benutzer über das Display mögliche Alternativen aufgezeigt werden. Er kann aber auch auf die indirekten Konsequenzen einer bestimmten Einstellung (z.B. auf einen erhöhten Energieverbrauch) hingewiesen werden.Preferably, a display for reproducing the operating program and / or the change of the program sequence or the program duration depending on the change of the set sizes is provided on the laundry care device. The user can thus be shown the dependency of the operating program parameters on each other so that he can better estimate how the change of a parameter has an effect by adjusting the set value. In addition, a time display can be made via the preferably single or multi-line display, via which the program remaining running time can be displayed during operation of the device. The user is thus given the opportunity to select even better which operating option (eg, short washing time, particularly environmentally friendly washing process, more or less intensive cleaning, etc.) for him is currently in the foreground and is directly pointed to the effects of on / adjustment of a set size , In addition, the user can be shown on the display possible alternatives. However, it may also be pointed to the indirect consequences of a particular attitude (eg increased energy consumption).
Um dem Benutzer die aktuelle Position des Einstellelementes aufzuzeigen, weist dieses vorteilhafterweise eine Anzeigevorrichtung für die Verstellung des Einstellelementes auf. Diese Anzeigevorrichtung ist dabei bevorzugt in das Einstellelement integriert oder dem Einstellelement zugeordnet. Die Anzeigevorrichtung kann dabei sowohl optisch als auch akustisch ausgebildet werden. Eine Möglichkeit zur optischen Gestaltung sieht vor, die Anzeigevorrichtung als Einzellichtelemente (z.B. als in Reihe angeordnete LEDs), die mit Verstellung des Einstellelementes nacheinander aufleuchten, oder aber als ober- oder unterhalb des Einstellelementes angeordnete Reihe von Einzellichtelementen auszubilden. Denkbar ist zudem die Ausbildung des Einstellelementes als Touchslider mit Hinterleuchtung. Die Anzeigevorrichtung kann dabei auch farblich variieren, beispielsweise von rot über orange nach grün übergehen, um dem Benutzer ein weiteres Feedback zu der Veränderung des Betriebsprogramms in Abhängigkeit von der von ihm eingestellten Einstellgröße zu geben.In order to show the user the current position of the adjusting element, this advantageously has a display device for the adjustment of the adjusting element. This display device is preferably integrated in the adjustment or associated with the adjustment. The display device can be formed both optically and acoustically. One possibility for optical design provides for the display device to be configured as individual light-emitting elements (for example LEDs arranged in series), which illuminate one after the other with adjustment of the adjustment element, or as a row of individual light elements arranged above or below the adjustment element. It is also conceivable the formation of the adjustment as Touchslider with backlighting. The display device can also vary in color, for example, go from red to orange to green to give the user further feedback on the change in the operating program in response to the set by him setting.
Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens liegt darin, dass die benutzerseitig einstellbaren Werte der Einstellgrößen sowie die in Abhängigkeit von diesen automatisch veränderbaren Betriebsprogrammparameter zu Paketen zusammengefasst werden. Hierdurch wird die Bedienung des Wäschepflegegerätes weiter vereinfacht und die Anzahl der möglichen Variationen auf ein sinnvolles Maß eingeschränkt.A preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention is that the user-settable values of the setting values as well as the operating program parameters which can be changed automatically as a function of these are combined into packets. As a result, the operation of the laundry care device is further simplified and the number of possible variations limited to a reasonable level.
Vorzugsweise wird benutzerseitig eine chemische, thermische, mechanische oder zeitliche oder sonstige Einstellgröße eingestellt. Darüber hinaus wird es als besonders günstig angesehen, wenn die benutzerseitige Einstellung der Einstellgröße und die automatische Veränderung wenigstens eines weiteren Betriebsprogrammparameters stufenweise oder stufenlos erfolgen. Hiermit kann eine noch feinere Abstufung der Einstellung des oder der jeweiligen Einstellgrößen durchgeführt werden, und es wird benutzerseitig ein sogenannte "Kontroll-Verlust-Gefühl" vermieden. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die benutzerseitige Einstellung der Einstellgröße dabei über ein Einstellelement, das wie oben bereits ausgeführt ausgestaltet sein kann.Preferably, a chemical, thermal, mechanical or temporal or other adjustment variable is set by the user. Moreover, it is considered to be particularly favorable if the user-side setting of the setting variable and the automatic change of at least one further operating program parameter take place stepwise or continuously. This can be done even finer gradation of the setting of the respective setting or, and it is user-side, a so-called "control loss feeling" avoided. Preferably, the user-side adjustment of the setting is carried out via an adjustment that can be configured as already explained above.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnungen erklärt. Die Figuren der Zeichnungen zeigen Topologien von Einstellelementen an Wäschepflegegeräten und sind keinesfalls als maßstabsgetreue Wiedergaben realer Gegenstände zu verstehen. Im Einzelnen zeigen:
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Die Lichtelemente 16 geben dem Benutzer durch Farbwechsel zusätzlich ein weiteres Feedback zu der Veränderung des Betriebsprogramms. Denkbar ist in diesem Zusammenhang auch, den Benutzer über den Farbwechsel, beispielsweise von grün nach rot auf eine günstige oder eher ungünstige Veränderung des Betriebsprogramms hinzuweisen. Der optischen Anzeigevorrichtung 15 kann zudem eine akustische Anzeige (nicht dargestellt) zugeordnet werden, die eine Verstellung des Einstellelementes 10 beispielsweise über eine Veränderung der Tonhöhe anzeigt bzw. auf den Programmstop oder eine Fehlfunktionen hinweist. Denkbar ist zudem eine Sprachausgabe der eingestellten Einstellgröße(n).The
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Claims (21)
- Laundry device having a memory unit and at least one operating program stored selectively in the memory unit with a number of operating program parameters, with the stored operating program being assigned specific operating values of the operating program parameter in each case, at least one setting element (10) for user setting of at least one adjustable variable and a control unit for automatically changing at least one operating program parameter to match it to the adjustable variable which has been set by the user,
wherein
the adjustable variable is an end result to be achieved with the execution of a selected operating program and that at least one operating value of the specific operating values of the operating program parameters of the selected operating program is able to be altered automatically as a function of the end result set according to the selection of the operating program. - Laundry care device according to claim 1,
characterised in that,
if a setting of the adjustable variable, especially of an end result to be achieved, for the selected operating program causes an alteration or deterioration of at least one of further end result able to be achieved with the execution of the selected operating program, for the specific operating value and/or for at least one further specific operating value of the operating program parameter, an operating value and/or operating values is or are able to be determined with which an end result is able to be achieved which most closely approximates to the achievable further end results originally assigned to specific operating values of the selected operating program. - Laundry care device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that
the setting element (10) is provided for the user to set at least one of the following adjustable variables: Operating program duration, cleaning results, rinsing result, drying result, residual spin moisture, water consumption, energy consumption. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims,
characterised in that
a first extreme value for a first adjustable variable and a further extreme value for a further adjustable variable are offered in combination and the setting of the further adjustable variable can be altered to the further extreme value by altering the first adjustable variable from the first extreme value in the direction of the further extreme value. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims,
characterised in that
the setting element (10) makes it possible for the user to set the adjustable variable to one or more values within a predetermined range. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims,
characterised in that
it additionally features a processing unit for automatic computation of the alteration of the least one operating program parameter, especially of the operating value of the least one operating program parameter to match the value of the adjustable parameter set by the user. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims,
characterised in that
it additionally comprises a memory unit to store pre-specified operating program parameters. - Laundry care device according to claim 7,
characterised in that
the memory unit is provided for storage of the operating program parameters in a form grouped together into packets, with at least one packet in each case being assigned a value of an adjustable variable. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims
characterised in that
a selector switch is provided for selecting an operating program. - Laundry care device according to claim 9,
characterised in that
the setting element (10) is integrated into the selector switch. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims
characterised in that
the setting element (10) is embodied so that it can be adjusted in steps or steplessly, especially as a rotary switch, slider switch or control, touch sensitive switch or control (17) or as a rocker switch (11). - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims,
characterised in that
a display (20) for showing the operating program and/or the alteration of the operating program parameters as a function of the alteration of the adjustable variable is provided. - Laundry care device according to one of the previous claims,
characterised in that
a display device (15) for displaying the setting of the setting element (10) made by the user is provided. - Laundry care device according to claim 13,
characterised in that
the display device (15) is integrated into the setting element (10) or is assigned to the setting element (10). - Method for operating a laundry care device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 14, in which, after selection of an operating program or part operating program with a number of operating program parameters, with the stored operating program in each case being assigned a specific operating values of the operating program parameters,- at least one adjustable variable is set by a user and- at least one operating program parameter is altered automatically so as to match the adjustable variable set by the user,wherein the adjustable variable is an end result to be achieved with the execution of a selected operating program and that at least one operating value of the specific operating values of the operating program parameters of the selected operating program is altered automatically as a function of the end result set.
- Method according to claim 15,
characterised in that,
if a setting of the adjustable variable, especially of an end result to be achieved, for the selected operating program, causes an alteration or deterioration of at least one of further end result able to be achieved with the execution of the selected operating program, for the specific operating value and/or for at least one further specific operating value of the operating program parameters an operating value and/or operating values is or are able to be determined automatically with which an end result is able to be achieved which most closely approximates to the achievable further end results originally assigned to specific operating values of the selected operating program. - Method according to claim 15 or 16,
characterised in that
at least one of the following adjustable variables is provided for the setting made by the user: Operating program duration, cleaning result, rinsing results, residual spin moisture, water consumption, energy consumption. - Method according to one of claims 15 to 17,
characterised in that
a first extreme value for a first adjustable variable and a further extreme value for a further adjustable variable are offered in combination and the setting of the further adjustable variable to the further extreme value can be altered by an alteration of the first adjustable variable from the first extreme value in the direction of the further extreme value. - Method according to one of claims 15 to 18,
characterised in that
the adjustable variable is set by the user and the at least one operating program parameter altered automatically in steps or steplessly. - Method according to one of claims 15 to 19,
characterised in that
the alteration of the least one operating program parameter as a function of the setting of the adjustable variable is computed in a processing unit. - Method according to claim 20,
characterised in that
the alteration of the least one operating program parameter is shown on a display (20).
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