JP2010066873A - Control device and maintenance support system - Google Patents

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JP2010066873A
JP2010066873A JP2008230776A JP2008230776A JP2010066873A JP 2010066873 A JP2010066873 A JP 2010066873A JP 2008230776 A JP2008230776 A JP 2008230776A JP 2008230776 A JP2008230776 A JP 2008230776A JP 2010066873 A JP2010066873 A JP 2010066873A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control device and a maintenance support system for properly determining and describing a cause of a failure according to an operating state of a user. <P>SOLUTION: This control device includes a control means 1 for controlling a plurality of operation courses, and the control means 1 includes a non-volatile storage means 8 for storing the number of operations. When any one of the number of operations for each operating condition exceeds a predetermined value, the number of operations for each operating condition is changed by multiplying the number of operations by a predetermined coefficient, so that a plurality of data on the numbers of operations are stored within a certain storage capacity for each operating condition, and that the number of operations for each operating condition can be provided from the total number of operations and the operating rate of each operating condition. Thus, a maintenance service person makes proper determination or gives a description according to the operating state of the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

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本発明は、食器洗い機、洗濯機等の電気機器に用いられる制御装置ならびに保守作業や修理作業を支援する保守支援システムに関するものである。   The present invention relates to a control device used in electrical equipment such as a dishwasher and a washing machine, and a maintenance support system that supports maintenance work and repair work.

従来の技術としては、洗濯機の制御装置として、運転回数の積算値を不揮発性記憶手段に運転回数記録手段によって記憶し、任意の操作設定手段の操作により表示手段に伝えることで、保守に役立てるようにしたものが知られている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
特開平6−238088号公報
As a conventional technique, as a control device for a washing machine, the integrated value of the number of times of operation is stored in the non-volatile storage means by the number of times of operation recording means, and is transmitted to the display means by operation of an arbitrary operation setting means, which is useful for maintenance. What was made is known (for example, refer patent document 1).
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しかしながら、このような従来の制御装置および保守支援システムでは、洗濯運転を行う複数のコースが動いた総回数としての運転回数のみを記憶しており、標準コースや、強力コース、手洗いコースといった、個別の運転条件に対する運転回数が見えず、使用者の使用条件に応じた対応が難しいという課題があった。   However, in such a conventional control device and maintenance support system, only the number of times of operation as the total number of times that a plurality of courses for washing operation are moved is stored, and individual courses such as a standard course, a strong course, and a hand washing course are stored. Thus, there is a problem that it is difficult to respond according to the usage conditions of the user because the number of times of driving with respect to the driving conditions cannot be seen.

また、運転回数を複数記憶した場合、記憶容量が増えコストが増大する上、一目で比較しにくいという課題もあった。   In addition, when a plurality of operation times are stored, there is a problem that the storage capacity increases and the cost increases, and it is difficult to compare at a glance.

また、例えば運転時間が長すぎるなどのクレームを受けて、保守サービスマンが派遣された時に、使用者から運転状況に関する情報が十分に得らないため、クレーム内容について的確な処置を施したり、使用者に適切な説明をしたりすることができず、使用者の納得を得られない場合があるという課題もあった。   In addition, for example, when a maintenance service person is dispatched after receiving a complaint that the operation time is too long, for example, the user cannot obtain sufficient information on the operation status. There is also a problem that it is impossible to give an appropriate explanation to the user and the user's consent may not be obtained.

本発明は、上記従来の課題を解決するもので、記憶手段は、運転コースの運転回数を記録する運転回数記録手段を運転総数と運転条件毎に複数有し、制御手段は、運転条件毎の運転回数のうち少なくとも一つが所定回数を超えた場合、すべての運転条件毎の運転回数に所定の係数を掛けることで、運転回数を複数記憶しても一定の記憶容量に収まり、なおかつ、運転総数と運転条件毎の運転比率から運転条件毎の運転回数が把握できる制御装置を提供することを第一の目的としている。   The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and the storage means has a plurality of operation frequency recording means for recording the operation frequency of the operation course for each operation total number and operation conditions, and the control means is provided for each operation condition. When at least one of the number of operations exceeds the predetermined number, the number of operations for all operating conditions is multiplied by a predetermined coefficient, so that even if multiple operations are stored, the number of operations can be kept within a certain storage capacity, and the total number of operations The first object is to provide a control device that can grasp the number of times of operation for each operating condition from the operating ratio for each operating condition.

また、本発明は、異常が発生したりクレームを受けたりした場合に、その原因についての適切な処置や説明を、運転状況に応じて行うことを可能にした保守支援システムを提供することを第二の目的としている。   In addition, the present invention provides a maintenance support system that makes it possible to perform appropriate measures and explanations about the cause according to the operating situation when an abnormality occurs or a claim is received. It has a second purpose.

上記従来の課題を解決するために、本発明の制御装置は、複数の運転コースを制御する制御手段を備え、前記制御手段は、電源が遮断されても記憶されたデータを保持する記憶手段を有し、前記記憶手段は、前記運転コースの運転回数を記録する運転回数記録手段を運転総数と運転条件毎に複数有し、前記制御手段は、前記運転条件毎の運転回数のうち少なくとも一つが所定回数を超えた場合、すべての前記運転条件毎の運転回数に所定の係数を掛けることで、複数の運転条件毎に運転回数を複数記憶しても一定の記憶容量に収まり、なおかつ、運転総数と運転条件毎の運転比率から運転条件毎の運転回数が把握できる。   In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the control device of the present invention includes a control unit that controls a plurality of driving courses, and the control unit includes a storage unit that holds stored data even when the power is turned off. The storage means has a plurality of operation number recording means for recording the number of operations of the operation course for each operation total number and operation condition, and the control means has at least one of the operation times for each operation condition. When the predetermined number of times is exceeded, by multiplying the number of times of operation for each of the above operating conditions by a predetermined coefficient, even if the number of times of operation is memorized for each of a plurality of operating conditions, it will be within a certain storage capacity, and the total number of operations From the operation ratio for each operation condition, the number of operations for each operation condition can be grasped.

それゆえ、例えば、この制御装置を食器洗い機に使用した場合、排水溝のようなにおいがするなどの連絡を受けた場合、乾燥だけのコースを運転する比率が高いことが分かれば
、排水経路内の水が蒸発したためと判断することができる。逆に、乾燥だけのコースを運転する比率が低いことが分かれば、設置不良など別の要因が原因と容易に判断することができる。
Therefore, for example, if this control device is used in a dishwasher, or if it receives a smell such as a drainage ditch, if it is known that the ratio of driving only the drying course is high, It can be determined that the water in the water has evaporated. On the contrary, if it is known that the ratio of driving the course only for drying is low, it can be easily determined that another factor such as poor installation is the cause.

本発明の制御装置ならびに保守支援システムは、異常が発生したりクレームを受けたりした場合に、運転条件毎の運転回数を把握することができるため、その原因について適切な処置や説明を行うことができる。   Since the control device and the maintenance support system of the present invention can grasp the number of times of operation for each operating condition when an abnormality occurs or a complaint is received, appropriate measures and explanations can be given for the cause. it can.

第1の発明は、複数の運転コースを制御する制御手段を備え、前記制御手段は、電源が遮断されても記憶されたデータを保持する記憶手段を有し、前記記憶手段は、前記運転コースの運転回数を記録する運転回数記録手段を運転総数と運転条件毎に複数有し、前記制御手段は、前記運転条件毎の運転回数のうち少なくとも一つが所定回数を超えた場合、すべての前記運転条件毎の運転回数に所定の係数を掛けることで、複数の運転条件毎に運転回数を複数記憶しても一定の記憶容量に収まり、なおかつ、運転総数と運転条件毎の運転比率から運転条件毎の運転回数が把握できる。   1st invention is provided with the control means which controls a several driving course, The said control means has a memory | storage means to hold | maintain the data memorize | stored even if the power supply was interrupted | blocked, The said memory | storage means is the said driving course. A plurality of operation number recording means for recording the number of operation for each operation condition and the control means, the control means, when at least one of the operation times for each operation condition exceeds a predetermined number, By multiplying the number of times of operation for each condition by a predetermined coefficient, even if a plurality of times of operation are stored for a plurality of operation conditions, the number of operations can be kept within a certain storage capacity. The number of drivings can be grasped.

また、第2の発明は、洗浄行程とすすぎ行程と乾燥行程とを組み合わせて構成した複数の運転コースを制御する制御手段を備え、前記制御手段は、電源が遮断されても記憶されたデータを保持する記憶手段を有し、前記記憶手段は、前記運転コースの運転回数を記録する運転回数記録手段を運転総数と運転条件毎に複数有し、前記制御手段は、前記運転条件毎の運転回数のうち少なくとも一つが所定回数を超えた場合、すべての前記運転条件毎の運転回数に所定の係数を掛ける食器洗い機の制御装置であり、排水溝のようなにおいがするなどの連絡を受けた場合、乾燥だけを運転する比率が高いことが分かれば、排水経路内の水が蒸発したためと判断することができる。逆に、乾燥だけを運転する比率が低いことが分かれば、設置不良など別の要因が原因と容易に判断することができる。   The second invention includes a control means for controlling a plurality of operation courses configured by combining a cleaning process, a rinsing process, and a drying process, and the control means stores stored data even when the power is shut off. Storage means for holding, the storage means has a plurality of operation number recording means for recording the number of times of operation of the driving course for each operation total number and operation conditions, the control means is the number of times of operation for each operation condition If at least one of the above exceeds the predetermined number of times, it is a control device for a dishwasher that multiplies the number of times of operation for each of the above operating conditions by a predetermined coefficient, and receives a notification such as a smell like a drain If it is found that the ratio of operating only for drying is high, it can be determined that the water in the drainage path has evaporated. On the contrary, if it is known that the ratio of operating only for drying is low, it can be easily determined that another factor such as installation failure is the cause.

第3の発明は、特に、第1または第2の発明の制御装置において、操作設定手段と表示手段とを有し、前記操作設定手段の操作により、運転回数のデータを前記表示手段に表示できるもので、記憶された前記運転回数のデータを容易に見ることができる。   In a third aspect of the invention, in particular, in the control device of the first or second aspect of the invention, the operation setting means and the display means are provided, and the operation frequency data can be displayed on the display means by the operation of the operation setting means. Therefore, the stored data on the number of times of operation can be easily viewed.

第4の発明は、特に、第1〜3のいずれか一つの発明の制御装置と、制御手段とパソコンとを接続する接続手段とを備え、前記制御手段に前記パソコンを接続した状態で、前記パソコンからの指令によりデータ出力手段を介して記憶手段に記憶されたデータを前記パソコンに送り、前記パソコンにて前記データを処理した結果を前記パソコンの表示画面に表示する保守支援システムで、各種情報を使用者が直接確認することを可能とすることで、データに基づいた説得力のある説明ができ、使用者の納得が容易に得られるようになる。また、故障状態や修理に必要な情報が的確に表示されることで、不慣れな保守サービスマンでも適切な処置を施せるため、判断ミス等に起因する無駄な修理、点検コストを省くことができる。   In particular, the fourth invention includes the control device according to any one of the first to third inventions, and connection means for connecting the control means and the personal computer, and the personal computer is connected to the control means, A maintenance support system that sends the data stored in the storage means via the data output means to the personal computer in response to a command from the personal computer, and displays the result of processing the data on the personal computer on the display screen of the personal computer. By making it possible for the user to confirm directly, a compelling explanation based on the data can be made, and the user can be easily convinced. In addition, since the failure state and the information necessary for repair are accurately displayed, even an inexperienced maintenance service person can perform an appropriate action, so that unnecessary repair and inspection costs due to a determination error or the like can be omitted.

以下、本発明の実施の形態について、図面を参照しながら説明する。なお、この実施の形態によって本発明が限定されるものではない。   Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(実施の形態1)
図1は本発明の第1の実施の形態における制御装置を有する食器洗い機の断面図、図2は同食器洗い機の制御手段の構成を示すブロック図、図3は同食器洗い機の運転回数記録手段の内容を示すフローチャートである。図1において、1はポンプやヒータ、モータ等の各動作部を操作、制御する制御手段、2は制御手段1からの指令を受けて、運転内容な
どを表示する表示手段、3は使用者が運転コースなどを操作する操作設定手段である。
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FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a dishwasher having a control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control means of the dishwasher, and FIG. 3 is an operation frequency recording means of the dishwasher. It is a flowchart which shows the content of these. In FIG. 1, 1 is a control means for operating and controlling each operation unit such as a pump, a heater, and a motor, 2 is a display means for receiving an instruction from the control means 1, and displays operation details, etc. It is an operation setting means for operating a driving course or the like.

使用者は、食器洗い機の本体4から洗浄槽5を引き出し、洗浄槽5内に配した食器カゴ6に食器等の被洗浄物7をセットし、洗剤を洗浄槽5内に入れた後に、洗浄槽5を本体4に収納する。次に、操作設定手段3で被洗浄物7の種類や量に応じた運転コースを選択し、最後に運転開始の操作を行うと制御手段1による運転制御が開始される。このとき、選択されたコースが不揮発性記憶手段8に記憶される。選択されたコースと運転の進み具合は、表示手段2に表示され、使用者はいつでも確認することができる。   The user pulls out the washing tub 5 from the main body 4 of the dishwasher, sets an object to be washed 7 such as tableware in the tableware basket 6 arranged in the washing tub 5, puts the detergent in the washing tub 5, and then cleans. The tank 5 is stored in the main body 4. Next, when the operation course corresponding to the type and amount of the object 7 to be cleaned is selected by the operation setting means 3 and the operation start operation is finally performed, the operation control by the control means 1 is started. At this time, the selected course is stored in the nonvolatile storage means 8. The selected course and the progress of driving are displayed on the display means 2, and the user can check at any time.

図2に示すように、制御手段1は、複数の運転回数記録手段9を備える不揮発性記憶手段8を有している。制御手段1による運転制御は、代表的な運転コースを選択した場合、洗浄行程、すすぎ行程、乾燥行程の順に実行され、図3に示す通りに運転コースに対応する運転回数を記録する。   As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 1 includes a nonvolatile storage unit 8 including a plurality of operation number recording units 9. When the representative operation course is selected, the operation control by the control means 1 is executed in the order of the washing process, the rinsing process, and the drying process, and records the number of operations corresponding to the operation course as shown in FIG.

代表的な運転コースとしては、食後すぐに洗う場合に使用する標準コース、調理器具や油分の多い汚れを洗う時に使用する洗浄温度が高い高温コース等がある。他に、汚れが乾燥しないようにあらかじめ軽く洗うために洗浄行程だけを行う予洗コース、手洗いした食器の乾燥や食器のあたためのために乾燥行程だけを行う乾燥のみコース等がある。   Typical driving courses include a standard course that is used when washing immediately after meals, and a high-temperature course that has a high washing temperature that is used when washing cooking utensils and oily dirt. In addition, there are a pre-washing course in which only a washing process is performed in order to lightly wash in advance so that dirt is not dried, a drying-only course in which only a drying process is performed for drying hand-washed dishes and warming dishes.

図3において、例えば、標準コースを選択した場合について説明すると、運転開始後、標準コースは洗浄行程とすすぎ行程を行うコースであるため、洗浄行程10〜すすぎ行程11〜処理判断12を行う。洗浄行程10とすすぎ行程11を行ったかを判断する処理判断12では「Y」へと進み、その後、総運転回数加算処理13を行う。   In FIG. 3, for example, a case where a standard course is selected will be described. Since the standard course is a course for performing a cleaning process and a rinsing process after the start of operation, a cleaning process 10 to a rinsing process 11 to a process determination 12 are performed. In the process determination 12 for determining whether the cleaning process 10 and the rinsing process 11 have been performed, the process proceeds to “Y”, and then the total operation number adding process 13 is performed.

総運転回数加算処理13では、まず、運転回数記録手段9のうち、洗浄行程10とすすぎ行程11を行った運転回数にあたる総運転回数を加算する。加算した総運転回数が所定回数(例えば16000回)に達した場合のみ、所定回数を超えたと判断して「Y」へと進み、総運転回数を0回にリセットする。このとき、リセットするのは総運転回数のみとし、コース別運転回数はリセットされない。その後、コース別運転回数加算処理14に移行する。   In the total operation number adding process 13, first, in the operation number recording means 9, the total operation number corresponding to the operation number in which the cleaning process 10 and the rinsing process 11 are performed is added. Only when the added total number of operations reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 16000 times), it is determined that the predetermined number of times has been exceeded, the process proceeds to “Y”, and the total number of operations is reset to zero. At this time, only the total number of driving is reset, and the number of driving by course is not reset. Thereafter, the process shifts to the course-specific driving number addition process 14.

コース別運転回数加算処理14では、まず、運転回数記録手段9のうち、標準コースを運転した運転回数にあたる標準コース運転回数を加算する。加算した標準コース運転回数が所定回数(例えば160回)に達した場合のみ、所定回数を超えたと判断して「Y」へと進み、すべてのコース別運転回数に所定の係数(例えば1/2)をかける。このとき、総運転回数加算処理13で使用した総運転回数は所定の係数(例えば1/2)をかけずに値を保持する。その後、運転回数記憶15を行う。   In the course-by-course driving number addition process 14, first, the standard course driving number corresponding to the driving number of driving the standard course in the driving number recording means 9 is added. Only when the added number of times of standard course operation reaches a predetermined number (for example, 160 times), it is determined that the predetermined number of times has been exceeded, and the process proceeds to “Y”. )multiply. At this time, the total operation number used in the total operation number addition process 13 holds a value without applying a predetermined coefficient (for example, 1/2). Thereafter, the operation number storage 15 is performed.

運転回数記憶15では、複数の運転回数記録手段9に対応する運転回数を総運転回数記録手段および個別総運転回数記録手段1〜nにそれぞれ記憶する。その後、標準コースは乾燥行程を行うコースであるため、乾燥行程16を行う。運転回数加算をしていないかを判断する処理判断17では既に運転回数を加算しているため「N」へと進み、運転を終了する。   In the operation frequency storage 15, the operation frequency corresponding to the plurality of operation frequency recording means 9 is stored in the total operation frequency recording means and the individual total operation frequency recording means 1 to n, respectively. Thereafter, since the standard course is a course for performing a drying process, a drying process 16 is performed. In process decision 17 for determining whether or not the number of operations has been added, since the number of operations has already been added, the process proceeds to “N” and the operation is terminated.

また、操作設定手段3から所定の操作設定を行うことで、不揮発性記憶手段8に記憶された複数の運転回数が出力され、表示手段2に表示されるようにしている。   In addition, by performing predetermined operation settings from the operation setting means 3, a plurality of operation counts stored in the nonvolatile storage means 8 are output and displayed on the display means 2.

以上のように本実施の形態によれば、標準コース運転回数が所定回数に達した場合、すべてのコース別運転回数に一律に所定の係数をかけることにより、複数の運転条件毎に運転回数を複数記憶しても一定の記憶容量に収まり、なおかつ、それぞれの運転回数の比率
が分かるために運転回数の特徴が失われないため、使用者の使用条件を把握することができる。
As described above, according to this embodiment, when the number of standard course operations reaches a predetermined number of times, the number of times of operation is set for each of a plurality of operation conditions by uniformly applying a predetermined coefficient to the number of times of operation for each course. Even if a plurality of data is stored, the data can be stored in a certain storage capacity, and since the ratio of the number of times of driving is known, the characteristics of the number of times of driving are not lost, so that the use conditions of the user can be grasped.

さらに、標準コース運転回数が所定回数に達してすべてのコース別運転回数に一律に所定の係数をかける際に、総運転回数は所定の係数をかけずにそのままの値を保持しているので、総運転回数と各コース別運転回数の比率とから各コース別運転回数そのものを算出して、表示手段2に表示することも可能となり、各コース別運転回数の実数として把握することができる。   Furthermore, when the standard course operation count reaches the predetermined number of times, and when the predetermined coefficient is uniformly applied to all the course-specific operation counts, the total operation count is maintained as it is without applying the predetermined coefficient. It is possible to calculate the number of times of driving for each course from the total number of times of driving and the ratio of the number of times of driving for each course, and display it on the display means 2, which can be grasped as the actual number of times of driving for each course.

なお、この場合、総運転回数は、総運転回数加算処理13で所定回数に達した時、総運転回数を0回にリセットするようにしている。リセットするまでの総運転回数は一般的に1万を超える数値であるため、通常の使用では総運転回数をリセットするまで使用することはまれである。よって、リセットされていない場合の食器洗い機の状態と、1回リセットされた場合の食器洗い機の状態とは大きく異なるため、食器洗い機の状態を確認すれば1回リセットされたかどうかを容易に把握することができ、さらに総運転回数を確認することにより、食器洗い機の運転状態を正確に把握でき、原因について適切な処置や説明を行うことができ、適切なメンテナンスを施すことができる。   In this case, the total number of operations is reset to zero when the total number of operations reaches a predetermined number in the total number of operations addition process 13. Since the total number of operations until resetting is generally a numerical value exceeding 10,000, in normal use, it is rare to use until the total number of operations is reset. Therefore, since the state of the dishwasher when not reset is greatly different from the state of the dishwasher when reset once, if the state of the dishwasher is confirmed, it can be easily grasped whether it has been reset once. Further, by confirming the total number of operations, the operation state of the dishwasher can be accurately grasped, appropriate measures and explanations can be given for the cause, and appropriate maintenance can be performed.

これによって、例えば、排水溝のようなにおいがするなどの連絡を受けた場合、乾燥だけを運転する比率が高いことが分かれば、排水経路内(図示せず)の水が蒸発したためと判断することができる。逆に、乾燥だけを運転する比率が低いことが分かれば、設置不良など別の要因が原因と容易に判断することができ、異常発生やクレームの原因について適切な判断や説明を行うことが可能となる。   As a result, for example, when receiving a communication such as a smell like a drainage ditch, if it is known that the ratio of operating only for drying is high, it is determined that the water in the drainage channel (not shown) has evaporated. be able to. On the other hand, if it is known that the ratio of operating only for drying is low, it can be easily determined that another cause such as installation failure is the cause, and it is possible to make appropriate judgments and explanations about the cause of abnormalities and complaints It becomes.

また、操作設定手段3の任意の操作により不揮発性記憶手段8に記憶された複数の運転回数を表示手段2に出力できるようにすることで、記憶された複数の運転回数を容易に見ることができる。   In addition, by allowing a plurality of operation counts stored in the non-volatile storage means 8 to be output to the display means 2 by an arbitrary operation of the operation setting means 3, it is possible to easily see the plurality of stored operation counts. it can.

なお、本実施の形態では、最も使用頻度が高いと予想される標準コース運転回数が所定回数に達した場合にすべてのコース別運転回数に所定の係数をかけるようにしたが、標準コース以外の運転コースの運転回数が所定回数に達した場合にすべてのコース別運転回数に所定の係数をかけるようにしてもよいし、複数の運転コースの運転回数を同時にモニターしておき、そのいずれかが所定回数に達した場合にすべてのコース別運転回数に所定の係数をかけるようにしてもよい。   In this embodiment, when the number of times of standard course driving that is expected to be the most frequently used reaches the predetermined number of times, a predetermined coefficient is applied to the number of times of driving for each course. When the number of driving courses reaches a predetermined number of times, a predetermined coefficient may be applied to the number of driving times for all courses, or the number of driving courses of a plurality of driving courses may be monitored at the same time. When the predetermined number of times is reached, a predetermined coefficient may be applied to all the number of course-specific driving times.

(実施の形態2)
図4は、本発明の第2の実施の形態における食器洗い機及び洗濯機等の電気機器に用いられる保守支援システムの構成を示すブロック図である。本実施の形態では、食器洗い機に用いた例として説明する。食器洗い機の構成は、上記実施の形態1と同じであり、詳細な説明は省略する。
(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a maintenance support system used for an electric device such as a dishwasher and a washing machine in the second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is used for a dishwasher will be described. The configuration of the dishwasher is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a detailed description thereof is omitted.

図4に示すように、制御手段1には、保守サービスマンが携帯するパソコン31などの外部機器との間でデータをやり取りするためのデータ出力手段32が備えられている。さらに、制御手段1は、コネクタ33を有しており、パソコン31に設けられているUSBポート等の汎用ポート(図示せず)と、接続手段34を介して接続できるように構成されており、これを通じてパソコン31に、不揮発性記憶手段8に記憶されている各種データを出力することができる。   As shown in FIG. 4, the control means 1 is provided with a data output means 32 for exchanging data with an external device such as a personal computer 31 carried by a maintenance service person. Furthermore, the control means 1 has a connector 33 and is configured to be connected to a general-purpose port (not shown) such as a USB port provided in the personal computer 31 via the connection means 34. Through this, various data stored in the nonvolatile storage means 8 can be output to the personal computer 31.

保守サービスマンが制御手段1や制御手段1に接続したパソコン31などを操作することで、不揮発性記憶手段8に記憶されている複数の運転回数データを、データ出力手段3
2を介して食器洗い機の本体4の表示手段2やパソコンの表示画面35に表示させることができ、運転状況を正確に把握することができる。
When the maintenance service man operates the control means 1 or the personal computer 31 connected to the control means 1, a plurality of operation frequency data stored in the non-volatile storage means 8 is converted into the data output means 3.
2 can be displayed on the display means 2 of the main body 4 of the dishwasher or the display screen 35 of the personal computer, and the driving situation can be accurately grasped.

なお、図4にて、接続手段34を制御手段1とは別にして説明したが、接続手段34を制御手段1に内蔵してもよい。また、不揮発性記憶手段8は、制御手段1とは別に設けてもよい。   In FIG. 4, the connection unit 34 is described separately from the control unit 1, but the connection unit 34 may be built in the control unit 1. Further, the nonvolatile storage means 8 may be provided separately from the control means 1.

以上のように本発明にかかる制御装置および保守支援システムは、複数の条件に応じた運転回数データを、製品の表示部やパソコンの表示画面などに表示することができるので、使用者の運転環境を客観的なデータとして認識することができ、それによって異常やクレームの原因について適切な判断や説明を行うことができるため、各種製品の保守支援に有効に利用できる。   As described above, the control device and the maintenance support system according to the present invention can display the operation frequency data corresponding to a plurality of conditions on the display unit of the product, the display screen of the personal computer, etc. Can be recognized as objective data, thereby making it possible to make appropriate judgments and explanations about the causes of abnormalities and complaints, and thus can be effectively used for maintenance support of various products.

本発明の第1の実施の形態における制御装置を有する食器洗い機の断面図Sectional drawing of the dishwasher which has a control apparatus in the 1st Embodiment of this invention 同食器洗い機の制御手段の構成を示すブロック図The block diagram which shows the structure of the control means of the dishwasher 同食器洗い機の運転回数記録手段の内容を示すフローチャートFlow chart showing the contents of the operation frequency recording means of the dishwasher 本発明の第2の実施の形態における保守支援システムの構成を示すブロック図The block diagram which shows the structure of the maintenance assistance system in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 制御手段
2 表示手段
3 操作設定手段
4 本体
5 洗浄槽
6 食器カゴ
7 被洗浄物
8 不揮発性記憶手段
9 運転回数記録手段
31 パソコン
32 データ出力手段
33 コネクタ
34 接続手段
35 表示画面
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control means 2 Display means 3 Operation setting means 4 Main body 5 Washing tank 6 Tableware basket 7 To-be-cleaned object 8 Nonvolatile memory means 9 Operation frequency recording means 31 Personal computer 32 Data output means 33 Connector 34 Connection means 35 Display screen

Claims (4)

複数の運転コースを制御する制御手段を備え、前記制御手段は、電源が遮断されても記憶されたデータを保持する記憶手段を有し、前記記憶手段は、前記運転コースの運転回数を記録する運転回数記録手段を運転総数と運転条件毎に複数有し、前記制御手段は、前記運転条件毎の運転回数のうち少なくとも一つが所定回数を超えた場合、すべての前記運転条件毎の運転回数に所定の係数を掛ける制御装置。 Control means for controlling a plurality of driving courses, the control means having storage means for holding stored data even when the power is cut off, and the storage means records the number of driving times of the driving course. There are a plurality of operation number recording means for each operation total number and operation condition, and the control means, when at least one of the operation times for each operation condition exceeds a predetermined number, A control device that multiplies a predetermined coefficient. 洗浄行程とすすぎ行程と乾燥行程とを組み合わせて構成した複数の運転コースを制御する制御手段を備え、前記制御手段は、電源が遮断されても記憶されたデータを保持する記憶手段を有し、前記記憶手段は、前記運転コースの運転回数を記録する運転回数記録手段を運転総数と運転条件毎に複数有し、前記制御手段は、前記運転条件毎の運転回数のうち少なくとも一つが所定回数を超えた場合、すべての前記運転条件毎の運転回数に所定の係数を掛ける食器洗い機の制御装置。 A control means for controlling a plurality of operation courses configured by combining a washing process, a rinsing process, and a drying process, the control means has a storage means for holding stored data even when the power is cut off, The storage means includes a plurality of operation number recording means for recording the number of operations of the operation course for each operation total number and operation condition, and the control means has at least one of the operation times for each operation condition a predetermined number of times. When it exceeds, the control apparatus of the dishwasher which multiplies the frequency | count of driving | operation for all the said operating conditions by a predetermined coefficient. 操作設定手段と表示手段とを有する制御装置であって、前記操作設定手段の操作により、運転回数のデータを前記表示手段に表示できる請求項1または2に記載の制御装置。 3. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control device includes an operation setting unit and a display unit, and the operation number data can be displayed on the display unit by operation of the operation setting unit. 請求項1〜3のいずれか1項に記載の制御装置と、制御手段とパソコンとを接続する接続手段とを備え、前記制御手段に前記パソコンを接続した状態で、前記パソコンからの指令によりデータ出力手段を介して記憶手段に記憶されたデータを前記パソコンに送り、前記パソコンにて前記データを処理した結果を前記パソコンの表示画面に表示する保守支援システム。 A control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and a connection means for connecting the control means and a personal computer, and in a state where the personal computer is connected to the control means, data is transmitted in accordance with a command from the personal computer. A maintenance support system for sending data stored in a storage means via an output means to the personal computer and displaying a result of processing the data on the personal computer on a display screen of the personal computer.
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