JPS6241692A - Washing machine - Google Patents

Washing machine

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JPS6241692A
JPS6241692A JP60182035A JP18203585A JPS6241692A JP S6241692 A JPS6241692 A JP S6241692A JP 60182035 A JP60182035 A JP 60182035A JP 18203585 A JP18203585 A JP 18203585A JP S6241692 A JPS6241692 A JP S6241692A
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water level
cloth
water
amount
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春夫 寺井
武年 佐藤
秀二 安倍
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Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd
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(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。
(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 本発明は、布量(布種・布重量・布質)に応じて最適な
水位を設定し、その水位に基づいて洗濯行程を自動的に
設定する洗濯機に関するものである0 従来の技術 超音波を用いて距離を測定する技術は古くから知られて
おり、洗濯機に超音波を利用し、布量を検出し、給水量
等を自動的に設定する方法は種々提案されている。
[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention sets the optimum water level according to the amount of cloth (fabric type, cloth weight, cloth quality), and automatically sets the washing process based on the water level. 0 Conventional technology The technology of measuring distance using ultrasonic waves has been known for a long time. Various methods have been proposed to set this.

例えば、−例として、洗濯物投入前に超音波により洗濯
槽の底までの距離を測定し、次に洗濯物を投入して洗濯
物の布の上面までの距離を測定し、両者を比較して布量
を判定し給水量等を設定しているものが知られている。
For example: - Before adding the laundry, measure the distance to the bottom of the washing tub using ultrasonic waves, then add the laundry and measure the distance to the top of the laundry fabric, and compare the two. There is a known method that determines the amount of cloth and sets the water supply amount, etc.

まだ、他の例としては、布量検出精度を上げるために、
脱水を行うバスケットを回転させながら超音波で布量を
測定しているものが知られている0さらに、他の例とし
ては、上記従来例の他に超音波を用いて布量と水位の両
方を検知する方法や、超音波の反射を良くするために洗
濯物の上面をぬらす散水装置を具備することが提案され
ている0さらに、また超音波を用いた給水量検知装置が
提案されており、これは布量を検知する手段と布量が給
水効果により押さえられたことを検知する手段と、給水
を継続することにより布表面が押し上げられることを検
知する手段とから構成されている。
Still, as another example, to increase the accuracy of cloth amount detection,
It is known that the amount of cloth is measured using ultrasonic waves while rotating the dewatering basket.0 Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned conventional example, there is a method that uses ultrasonic waves to measure both the amount of cloth and the water level. It has been proposed to include a water spray device that wets the top surface of the laundry to improve the reflection of ultrasonic waves. Furthermore, a water supply amount detection device using ultrasonic waves has also been proposed. This consists of a means for detecting the amount of cloth, a means for detecting that the amount of cloth has been suppressed by the water supply effect, and a means for detecting that the surface of the cloth is pushed up by continuing water supply.

発明が解決しようとする問題点 しかし、従来例の基本的な考えは、布量を超音波で測定
し、その結果にもとづいて水位を決めるものであり、布
の形状、投入したときの状態、布質などによって測定結
果がかなりばらつき精度良く布量を検知することができ
ない。また精度を上げる方法として、超音波送受信器を
洗濯槽の中心よりずらして設け、バスケットを回転させ
ながら布量を検知する方法では、実際問題として検知時
にバスケットを回転させることは大変困難である。
Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the basic idea of the conventional example is to measure the amount of cloth using ultrasonic waves and determine the water level based on the result. The measurement results vary considerably depending on the quality of the cloth, making it impossible to accurately detect the amount of cloth. In addition, as a method to improve accuracy, the ultrasonic transmitter/receiver is installed offset from the center of the washing tub and the amount of cloth is detected while rotating the basket, but as a practical matter, it is very difficult to rotate the basket at the time of detection.

さらに散水装置により布の上面を押さえたり、給水過程
における布の動きを検知して布量を検知する方法では、
前者は布を均一にするには不充分であり、後者は処理が
複雑であり精度も悪い。
Furthermore, methods that detect the amount of cloth by pressing the top surface of the cloth with a water sprinkler or detecting the movement of the cloth during the water supply process,
The former method is insufficient to make the cloth uniform, and the latter method is complicated and has poor accuracy.

すなわち従来の技術では布量に最適な水位を決めたり、
給水後の洗濯行程を設定することがむずかしい。
In other words, with conventional technology, it is difficult to determine the optimal water level for the amount of cloth,
It is difficult to set the washing process after water supply.

本発明は上記欠点に鑑みてなされたもので、基本的に布
量そのものを検出するのではなく、水面下に布があるか
どうかを判別し布量に適切な水位を精度良く設定するも
のである。
The present invention was made in view of the above drawbacks, and basically does not detect the amount of cloth itself, but rather determines whether there is cloth under the water surface and accurately sets the water level appropriate for the amount of cloth. be.

問題点を解決するための手段 そして上記問題点を解決する本発明の技術的な手段は、
被測定物(布又は水)までの距離を超音波で測定しその
測定データと設定水位とを演算比較し、水面より出てい
る布量を検知し、その設定水位が適切かどうかを判断す
るものである。すなわち、洗濯槽の上方に槽の中心より
ずらして設けた超音波送受信器と、所定の水位まで給水
するための給水手段および水位センサと、水位設定時に
布と水をかくはんし、その後、一方向に少しづつ回転さ
せるかくはん翼およびモータと、回転させながら前記超
音波送受信器により、被測定物までの距離を測定し、こ
れら距離データと設定水位とを比較演算し、水面に対す
る、水面より出ている布量の比率を算出する統計処理手
段と、その比率が所定の値より大きい場合は、さらに水
位を高くし再び前記動作を行わせ、この一連の動作を繰
り返し、比率が所定の値以下になった場合、その設定水
位を適性水位とする適性水位設定手段と、この適性水位
にもとづいて、その後の洗濯行程の一部あるいは全部を
自動的に設定するための行程パラメータ設定手段とから
構成される。
Means for solving the problems and technical means of the present invention for solving the above problems are as follows:
Measures the distance to the object to be measured (cloth or water) using ultrasonic waves, calculates and compares the measured data with the set water level, detects the amount of cloth protruding from the water surface, and determines whether the set water level is appropriate. It is something. That is, an ultrasonic transmitter/receiver installed above the washing tub offset from the center of the tub, a water supply means and a water level sensor for supplying water to a predetermined water level, and a cloth and water are stirred when setting the water level, and then a one-way The stirring blade and motor are rotated little by little, and the ultrasonic transmitter/receiver is used to measure the distance to the object while rotating, and these distance data and the set water level are compared and calculated. statistical processing means that calculates the ratio of the amount of cloth that is present, and if the ratio is larger than a predetermined value, the water level is further raised and the above operation is performed again, and this series of operations is repeated until the ratio becomes below the predetermined value. When the water level reaches the optimum water level, the washing process comprises an appropriate water level setting means for setting the set water level as an appropriate water level, and a process parameter setting means for automatically setting part or all of the subsequent washing process based on this suitable water level. Ru.

作  用 布と水をかくはんすることにより布と水を充分なじませ
、布の形状、投入したときの布状態、布質などによるば
らつきをおさえ、さらに被測定物を一方向に少しづつ回
転させ、スキャニングして距離を測定し、その後、水面
上にある布量を演算するので、そのときの設定水位が適
切であるかどうかを精度良く判断することができる。
By stirring the working cloth and water, the cloth and water are sufficiently blended, and variations due to the shape of the cloth, the condition of the cloth when it is added, the quality of the cloth, etc. are suppressed, and the object to be measured is rotated little by little in one direction. Since the distance is measured by scanning and then the amount of cloth on the water surface is calculated, it is possible to accurately judge whether the set water level at that time is appropriate.

実施例 実施例を説明するまえに、本発明の前提となる基本的な
考え方、すなわち、洗濯物の布量が大部分水面下にある
状態が、その布量に最も適切な水位であるという考え方
について説明する。
Embodiments Before explaining the embodiments, let us first explain the basic idea underlying the present invention, that is, the state where most of the amount of laundry is under the water surface is the most appropriate water level for that amount of laundry. I will explain about it.

実験室で数名の女性に洗濯機を使用してもらい、布の重
量、布の種類を変えて、それらの洗濯物を洗濯するのに
最も適切な水位はどれであるかを経験もふまえて判断し
てもらった。水位は「少」(241)、「低」(32g
)、r中J(361)「高」(40e)がマニュアルで
選択できるようにした。その結果から、個人差は殆んど
なく、布重量と布種類によって水位が決められることが
分った。逆に言えば、ある洗濯物に適切な水位を決める
場合、布の重量のみならず、布の種類(体積。
In a laboratory, several women were asked to use a washing machine, and by changing the weight and type of cloth, based on their experience, they determined which water level was the most appropriate for washing their laundry. I was asked to judge. The water level is "small" (241), "low" (32g
), r Medium J (361) and "High" (40e) can now be selected manually. The results showed that there were almost no individual differences, and that the water level was determined by the weight and type of cloth. Conversely, when determining the appropriate water level for a certain type of laundry, consider not only the weight of the fabric, but also the type (volume) of the fabric.

布質)も大きく関与していることが分った。その結果を
第3図に示す。
It was found that fabric quality (fabric quality) also plays a major role. The results are shown in FIG.

図において、斜線の部分が特定の布種における布重量に
最適な水位である。・印は本発明の一実施例のシミュレ
ーション結果であり後述する。
In the figure, the shaded area is the optimum water level for the weight of a particular type of cloth. The symbol * indicates a simulation result of an embodiment of the present invention, which will be described later.

一方、この実験結果から使用者がどのような判断に基づ
いて水位を決めでいるかを考察するだめに、逆に実験結
果の状態を設定(重量・種類・水位を設定)シ、布と水
をかくはんしその様子を見た。その結果、すべての水位
は、布が殆んど水面下になるところをもって設定してい
ることが分った。すなわち、使用者は布量を目視で判断
し、水位を1段階づつ増やしていき、布と水を適度にか
くはんし、布の大部分が水面下になった時点の水位を最
適としている。
On the other hand, in order to consider how the user determines the water level based on the experimental results, we set the conditions of the experimental results (setting the weight, type, and water level), and set the cloth and water. I watched the stirring. As a result, it was found that all water levels were set so that the cloth was almost under the water surface. That is, the user visually judges the amount of cloth, increases the water level one step at a time, stirs the cloth and water appropriately, and sets the water level at the point when most of the cloth is under the water surface to be the optimum level.

なお、第3図には、3種類の布についての実験結果を示
したが、実際の実験は12種類の布種それぞれについて
行った。布重量に対する最適水位はそれぞれ異なるが、
水位を決める判断基準はすべて上述した考え方によるこ
とが分った。
Although FIG. 3 shows the experimental results for three types of cloth, actual experiments were conducted for each of 12 types of cloth. The optimal water level for each cloth weight is different, but
It was found that all the criteria for determining the water level were based on the above-mentioned concept.

以下、上述した水位設定の基本的な考え方を実現する本
発明の一実施例について説明する。
An embodiment of the present invention that realizes the basic concept of water level setting described above will be described below.

第1図は本発明の一実施例を示す概略構成図である。図
において、1は洗濯槽であり、上方に槽の中毛−りずら
して超音波送受信器2を設けている。3は超音波送受信
器2と接続した超音波送受信回路および距離測定回路で
あり、4は洗濯槽1へ給水する給水手段、5は水位セン
サであり、給水手段4との作用により水位は「少」(2
41)、「低J(326)、「中J (3al)、「高
」(4ol)の4段階に設定可能である。6は洗濯槽1
の内底部に設けたかくはん翼、7はかくはん翼6を駆動
するモータである。8はマイクロコンピュータおよびイ
ンターフェース回路であり、その統計処理手段9、適性
水位設定手段10、行程パラメータ設定手段11はマイ
コンのプログラムで実現する。そして、上記したかくは
ん翼6とモータ7は水位設定時に布と水をかくはんし、
その後、一方向に少しづつ回転させるものである。統計
処理手段9は、超音波送受信器2により被測定物までの
距離を測定した距離データと設定水位とを比較演算し、
水面に対する、水面より出ている布量の比率を算出する
ものである。適性水位設定手段10は、統計処理手段9
が算出する比率が所定の値より大きい場合は、さらに水
位を高くし再び前記動作を行わせるように動作し、この
一連の動作を繰り返し、比率が所定の値以下になった場
合、その設定水位を適性水位とするものである。
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a washing tub, and an ultrasonic transmitter/receiver 2 is installed above the tub. 3 is an ultrasonic transmitter/receiver circuit and a distance measuring circuit connected to the ultrasonic transmitter/receiver 2; 4 is a water supply means for supplying water to the washing tub 1; 5 is a water level sensor; ”(2
41), can be set in four stages: "Low J (326),""Medium J (3al)," and "High" (4ol). 6 is washing tub 1
7 is a motor for driving the stirring blade 6 provided at the inner bottom of the stirring blade. 8 is a microcomputer and an interface circuit, and its statistical processing means 9, suitable water level setting means 10, and stroke parameter setting means 11 are realized by microcomputer programs. The above-mentioned stirring blade 6 and motor 7 stir the cloth and water when setting the water level,
After that, it is rotated little by little in one direction. The statistical processing means 9 compares and calculates the distance data obtained by measuring the distance to the object to be measured using the ultrasonic transmitter/receiver 2 and the set water level.
It calculates the ratio of the amount of cloth protruding from the water surface to the water surface. The appropriate water level setting means 10 is a statistical processing means 9.
If the ratio calculated by is larger than the predetermined value, the water level is raised further and the above operation is performed again.This series of operations is repeated, and when the ratio becomes less than the predetermined value, the set water level is increased. is the appropriate water level.

行程パラメータ設定手段11は、適性水位設定手段10
による適性水位にもとづいて、その後の洗濯行程の一部
あるいは全部を自動的に設定するものである。
The stroke parameter setting means 11 is an appropriate water level setting means 10.
Based on the appropriate water level, part or all of the subsequent washing process is automatically set.

第1図、第2図にもとづき動作を説明する。まず、洗濯
物(布)12を投入し、スイッチを入れると、給水手段
4により給水され、水位センサ5により「少」(241
)水位に設定される(処理1)。次にモータ7を動作さ
せ、かくはん翼6によって布12と水13をかくはんし
、布と水をなじませる(処理2)。次いでモータ7を停
止させ、超音波送受信器2より超音波(25KHz)を
発し、布12または水13で反射され超音波送受信器2
に帰って来る寸での時間を測定し、超音波送受信回路お
よび距離測定回路3で被測定物までの距離を測る。その
結果はマイクロコンピュータおよびインターフェイス回
路8の統計処理手段9に送られる。つづいて、一方向に
モータ7を少しづつ回転させ、その都度、超音波により
被測定物(布12と水13)iでの距離を測り、統計処
理手段9に送る(処理3)。この測定を1o回行う(処
理4)。
The operation will be explained based on FIGS. 1 and 2. First, when the laundry (cloth) 12 is loaded and the switch is turned on, water is supplied by the water supply means 4, and the water level sensor 5 indicates "low" (241).
) is set to the water level (process 1). Next, the motor 7 is operated, and the cloth 12 and water 13 are stirred by the stirring blades 6 to blend the cloth and water (processing 2). Next, the motor 7 is stopped, and the ultrasonic transceiver 2 emits ultrasonic waves (25 KHz), which are reflected by the cloth 12 or water 13 and transmitted to the ultrasonic transceiver 2.
The time it takes for the object to return to the object is measured, and the distance to the object is measured using the ultrasonic transmitting/receiving circuit and the distance measuring circuit 3. The results are sent to the statistical processing means 9 of the microcomputer and interface circuit 8. Next, the motor 7 is rotated little by little in one direction, and each time the distance between the objects to be measured (cloth 12 and water 13) i is measured using ultrasonic waves, and the distance is sent to the statistical processing means 9 (processing 3). This measurement is performed 10 times (processing 4).

なお、かくはん翼6の回転角は、10回でちょうど布1
2と水13が一回転するぐらいである。すなわち、洗濯
槽1内部の上面状態を全面に渡りスキャニングし超音波
で距離測定を行う。なお、1回の測定は、超音波の送受
を複数回(10回)行い、1回のデータの精度を上げて
いる。
In addition, the rotation angle of the stirring blade 6 is 10 times, just 1 cloth.
2 and water 13 make one rotation. That is, the upper surface inside the washing tub 1 is scanned over the entire surface and the distance is measured using ultrasonic waves. Note that for one measurement, ultrasonic waves are transmitted and received multiple times (10 times) to improve the accuracy of one measurement.

統計処理手段9に送られた各回の距離データは、それぞ
れ「少」水位データ(各水位はすでに超音波送受信器2
からの距離として分っておりメモリーに記憶されている
。)と比較し、「少」水位よりも小さなデータ、すなわ
ち、水面よりも出ている布量の比率を演算する(処理5
)。なお、比較基準となる水位データはセンサ精度、超
音波送受信器のバラツキを考慮し、巾をもたせて設定し
ている。
The distance data sent to the statistical processing means 9 each time is "low" water level data (each water level has already been transmitted to the ultrasonic transceiver 2).
It is known as the distance from and stored in memory. ), and calculate the data smaller than the "low" water level, that is, the ratio of the amount of cloth protruding above the water surface (processing 5
). Note that the water level data used as a comparison standard is set with a wide range in consideration of sensor accuracy and variations in ultrasonic transmitter and receiver.

この比率は適性水位設定手段10に送られ、所定の比率
と比較され、太きいと判断されると、すなわち、水面よ
り出ている布量が多いと判断すると、給水手段4により
再び給水し、次の水位「低」(326)に設定する(処
理6)。そして前述した動作をくり返し、水面より上に
出ている布量の比率が所定の値より小さくなるまで行う
。比率が小さくなると、その水位が最適であると判断し
く処理7)、その結果にもとづき行程パラメータ設定手
段11は、その後の行程、たとえば洗濯行程の時間パラ
メータを設定する。布量が水位という形で間接的に検知
できるので、それに適したパラメータ(水流、すすぎ回
数、脱水時間等)を設定すれば良い。
This ratio is sent to the appropriate water level setting means 10 and compared with a predetermined ratio, and if it is determined that the ratio is too thick, that is, if it is determined that the amount of cloth protruding from the water surface is large, water is supplied again by the water supply means 4, The next water level is set to "low" (326) (process 6). The above-described operation is then repeated until the ratio of the amount of cloth protruding above the water surface becomes smaller than a predetermined value. When the ratio becomes smaller, it is determined that the water level is optimal (process 7), and based on the result, the process parameter setting means 11 sets the time parameters for the subsequent process, for example, the washing process. Since the amount of cloth can be detected indirectly in the form of water level, it is only necessary to set appropriate parameters (water flow, number of rinses, spin-drying time, etc.).

なお、実施例では、「高」水位までしかないので、「中
」水位において、水面上の布量比率が所定の値より大き
いと判断すると「高」水位における上記動作は行わず、
自動的に「高」と判断する(処理8)ことは言うまでも
ない。
In addition, in the embodiment, since the water level is only up to the "high" water level, if it is determined that the cloth amount ratio on the water surface is larger than a predetermined value at the "medium" water level, the above operation at the "high" water level is not performed.
Needless to say, it is automatically determined as "high" (processing 8).

発明の効果 本発明は布量そのものを検知するのではなく、布が水面
下にあるかどうかを判別して最適水位を設定するという
新しい考えに基づくもので、布種類(体積、布質)に影
響されなく精度よく布量に適した水位を設定できるもの
で、構成も簡単で実用的価値が大きい。また、最適水位
が分ることは間接的に布量を検知していることであり、
洗濯以降の行程のパラメータを布量に適した値に設定す
ることができる。
Effects of the Invention The present invention is based on a new idea of setting the optimum water level by determining whether the cloth is below the water surface, rather than detecting the amount of cloth itself. It is possible to accurately set the water level suitable for the amount of cloth without being affected, and the configuration is simple and has great practical value. Also, knowing the optimal water level is indirectly detecting the amount of cloth.
Parameters for processes after washing can be set to values appropriate for the amount of cloth.

実施例を実際に試作し、シミュレーションを行った結果
を第3図にe印で示す。使用者が特定の布種に対して最
適と考える水位とシミュレーション結果がよく一致して
いることが分る。
The results of an actual trial production and simulation of the example are shown in FIG. 3 by mark e. It can be seen that the simulation results are in good agreement with the water level that the user considers to be optimal for a particular type of fabric.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図は本発明洗濯機の一実施例を示す概略構成図、第
2図は動作を示すフローチャート、第3図は使用経験に
もとづく最適水位およびシミュレーション結果を示す図
である。 1・・・・・・洗濯槽、2・・・・・・超音波送受信器
、4・・・・・・給水手段、5・・・・・・水位センサ
、6・・・・・・かくはん翼、了・・・・・・モータ、
9・・・・・・統計処理手段、10・・・・・・適性水
位設定手段、11・・・・・・行程パラメータ設定手段
。 代理人の氏名 弁理士 中 尾 敏 男 ほか1名/−
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FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the washing machine of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the optimum water level and simulation results based on experience in use. 1... Washing tub, 2... Ultrasonic transmitter/receiver, 4... Water supply means, 5... Water level sensor, 6... Stirring Wings, complete...motor,
9... Statistical processing means, 10... Appropriate water level setting means, 11... Stroke parameter setting means. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person/-
,: Previous jt tank 2-*β) Tono (逅9hii i-ticket 3°"-Mt friend history circuit Oyogi ll system round trouble side- 4-11 Rei Tokyo Preparatory School 5-, H5jfi C/7 low- Power\〈1;NGari・-7-Game Figure 1 δ-°-7 with °″′ Pi゛-7 OJ GUIL BOOK FACE SWALLOWER 9-・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・-Kunman cane position: Ledaji/l--・Bamboo A1 Parameter Shihi Length-Sud3 Fig. 2 Fig. 1;

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 洗濯槽の上方に槽の中心よりずらして設けた超音波送受
信器と、所定の水位まで給水するための給水手段および
水位センサと、水位設定時に布と水をかくはんし、その
後、一方向に少しづつ回転させるかくはん翼およびモー
タと、回転させながら前記超音波送受信器により、被測
定物までの距離を測定し、これら距離データと設定水位
とを比較演算し、水面に対する、水面より出ている布量
の比率を算出する統計処理手段と、その比率が所定の値
より大きい場合は、さらに水位を高くし再び前記動作を
行わせ、この一連の動作を繰り返し、比率が所定の値以
下になった場合、その設定水位を適性水位とする適性水
位設定手段と、この適性水位にもとづいて、その後の洗
濯行程の一部あるいは全部を自動的に設定するための行
程パラメータ設定手段とからなる洗濯機。
An ultrasonic transmitter/receiver installed above the washing tub offset from the center of the tub, a water supply means for supplying water to a predetermined water level, and a water level sensor. The distance to the object to be measured is measured using the stirring blade and the motor, which are rotated at a time, and the ultrasonic transmitter/receiver while rotating, and these distance data and the set water level are compared and calculated, and the cloth protruding from the water surface is calculated by comparing the distance data with the set water level. A statistical processing means for calculating the ratio of the amounts, and if the ratio is larger than a predetermined value, the water level is further raised and the above operation is performed again, and this series of operations is repeated until the ratio becomes less than the predetermined value. A washing machine comprising an appropriate water level setting means for setting the set water level as an appropriate water level, and a process parameter setting means for automatically setting part or all of the subsequent washing process based on this appropriate water level.
JP60182035A 1985-08-20 1985-08-20 Washing machine Granted JPS6241692A (en)

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5272892A (en) * 1991-07-24 1993-12-28 Eaton Corporation Control system for washing machine
US5305485A (en) * 1993-01-04 1994-04-26 Whirlpool Corporation Cloth detection system for an automatic washer
US5515565A (en) * 1994-05-20 1996-05-14 Whirlpool Corporation Wash liquid level control system for an automatic washer

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5272892A (en) * 1991-07-24 1993-12-28 Eaton Corporation Control system for washing machine
US5305485A (en) * 1993-01-04 1994-04-26 Whirlpool Corporation Cloth detection system for an automatic washer
US5515565A (en) * 1994-05-20 1996-05-14 Whirlpool Corporation Wash liquid level control system for an automatic washer

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