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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Variable airflow in laundry dryer having variable air inlet

Номер: US20120011738A1
Автор: Farhad Ashrafzadeh, Layne E. Heilman, Michael T. Dalton
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A laundry treating appliance and a method for operating the appliance to supply air into a treating chamber through an air inlet and controlling the supplied air by varying the effective area of the air inlet.

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Номер записи: 1
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for refrigeration cycle capacity enhancement

Номер: US20120017466A1
Автор: Amelia Lear Hensley, Brent Alden Junge, David G. Beers, Nicholas Okruch, Jr.
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

An apparatus includes a mechanical refrigeration cycle arrangement having a working fluid and an evaporator, a condenser of adjustable surface area, a compressor, and an expansion device, cooperatively interconnected and containing the working fluid. The apparatus also includes a drum to receive clothes to be dried, a duct and fan arrangement configured to pass air over the condenser and through the drum, a sensor located to sense at least one parameter, and a controller coupled to the sensor, condenser and/or the compressor. The controller is operative to adjust the condenser to increase surface area during a steady state drying rate period of the cycle, and adjust the condenser to decrease surface area during a start transient period of the cycle, wherein adjusting the condenser to decrease surface area during a start transient period of the cycle accelerates the start transient period of the cycle.

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Номер записи: 2
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Clothes dryer and method for adjusting a dilution of a treating solution based on a detected clothes load size

Номер: US20130000141A1
Автор: Brian K. Rogers, Kaustav Ghosh, Robert J. Pinkowski, Thomas A. Latack
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A clothes dryer and method for forming and supplying a treating chemistry solution to a laundry load located in the treating chamber of the clothes dryer.

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Номер записи: 3
29-08-2013 дата публикации

RF Energy Application to Rotating Chambers

Номер: US20130219737A1
Автор: Avner Libman, Ben Zickel, Steven R. Rogers
Принадлежит: Goji Ltd

Some exemplary aspects of the invention may be directed to an apparatus for processing an object by RF energy applied at a plurality of excitation setups. The apparatus may include a controller configured to select one or more excitation setups, from among a plurality of pilot excitation setups, for applying RF energy to a rotating chamber; and cause a source of RF energy to apply RF energy at the one or more selected excitation setups, wherein the controller is configured to both select the one or more excitation setups and cause the source of RF energy to apply RF energy to the one or more selected excitation setups at least twice during a single rotation of the rotating chamber. The apparatus may be a dryer.

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Номер записи: 4
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20130219741A1
Автор: Sangwook Hong
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A washing machine and a control method therefore are disclosed. The washing machine includes a cabinet ( 10 ); a tub ( 100 ) fixed to the cabinet ( 10 ); a drum ( 300 ) rotatably provided in the tub ( 100 ); a dry duct ( 20 ) which heats air exhausted from the tub ( 100 ) a predetermined temperature, to re-supply the heated air to the tub ( 100 ); condensation unit ( 170 ) which condenses moisture on at least a predetermined area of an inner circumferential surface of the tub ( 100 ) by heat-exchanging external air of the cabinet ( 10 ) with at least predetermined area of an outer circumferential surface of the tub ( 100 ); and sensing unit ( 410 ) which senses the amount of condensate generated in the tub ( 100 ). A washing machine and a control method thereof are disclosed. The washing machine includes a cabinet; a tub fixed to the cabinet; a drum rotatably provided in the tub; a dry duct which heats air exhausted from the tub a predetermined temperature, to re-supply the heated air to the tub; condensation unit which condenses moisture on at least a predetermined area of an inner circumferential surface of the tub by heat-exchanging external air of the cabinet with at least predetermined area of an outer circumferential surface of the tub; and sensing unit which sense the amount of condensate generated in the tub.

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Номер записи: 5
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Dryness detection method for clothes dryer based on pulse width

Номер: US20140007453A1
Автор: Thomas L. Hopkins
Принадлежит: STMicroelectronics lnc USA

A device and method are provided for detecting a root moisture content of clothing in a clothes dryer. The dryer has two conducting bars situated in the dryer bin. A pulse generator circuit is coupled to the conducting bars. A microcontroller is coupled to an output of the pulse generator circuit. The pulse generator circuit generates a pulse when wet clothing contacts the conducting bars in the dryer bin. The microcontroller receives the pulses and counts the pulses that are longer than a threshold length. The microcontroller issues a termination signal based on the number of counted pulses.

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Номер записи: 6
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Rotatable-drum laundry drier and method of controlling a rotatable-drum laundry drier

Номер: US20140026435A1
Автор: Fabio Altinier, Michele Bisaro, Roberto Ragogna
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

A method for controlling a rotatable-drum laundry drier to dry laundry in a drum is provided. The control method includes the steps of memorizing, in a memory device of the laundry drier, a comparison threshold variable in time according to a predetermined profile, and, at predetermined drying times in the laundry drying cycle, measuring an electric quantity indicating the moisture in the laundry at the drying time; comparing, at each drying time, the measured electric quantity with the memorized comparison threshold corresponding to the drying time; and determining the end of drying cycle time on the basis of this comparison.

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Номер записи: 7
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Laundry treating appliance and method of controlling the heater thereof

Номер: US20140033559A1
Автор: Brian A. Black, Ryan R. Bellinger
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of operating a household appliance to vary the thermal output of the electric heater by selectively coupling heating elements between power supply mains.

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Номер записи: 8
06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AN AIR-GUIDING DOMESTIC APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220002932A1
Автор: BARACKOV SLAVOLJUB, HERNANDEZ ROBERT RUIZ, Juckel Thomas, Kessler Arnd, ZUECHNER LARS
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

Among other things, a procedure is revealed which comprises the following: Detecting one or more pieces of air humidity information indicative of a relative humidity within a treatment room of an air-conducting domestic appliance, wherein the one or more pieces of air humidity information are detected by means of at least one air humidity sensor; and determining drying information indicative of a time of an end of a drying process performed by the air-conducting domestic appliance, wherein the drying information is determined based on the one or more pieces of air humidity information. Also disclosed are a device for executing and/or controlling this process, a system with one or more devices for executing and/or controlling this process and a computer program for executing and/or controlling this process by a processor. 1. A process performed by one or more devices comprising:Detection of one or more items of air humidity information indicative of a relative air humidity within a treatment room of an air-conducting domestic appliance, wherein the one or more items of air humidity information are detected by employing at least one air humidity sensor, wherein the one or more items of air humidity information represent a curve progression of the relative air humidity within the treatment room over time.Determining drying information indicative of a time of an end of a drying process performed by the air-conducting household appliance, wherein the drying information is determined based on the one or more humidity information.2. A process according to claim 1 , further comprising:Describing the course of the curve by employing a mathematical function using the one or more devices that predicts the humidity inside the treatment room of the air-conducting household appliance at any time during the process.3. A process according to claim 1 , further comprising:Collecting or obtaining ambient humidity information indicative of a humidity level that exists or is expected to ...

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Номер записи: 9
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Laundry machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20160002843A1
Автор: Cheolsoo Ko, Injae HAN
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

There are disclosed a laundry machine and a control method of a laundry machine including a heat pump module having an evaporator, a condenser and a compressor; and a blower for supplying the air heated by the heat pump module to a laundry accommodation unit, the control method including an initial operation step for operating the compressor at a first operation frequency; and a frequency decreasing step for decreasing the operation frequency of the compressor, when one or more of a compressed refrigerant temperature which is a temperature of refrigerant having passed the compressor and a condensed refrigerant temperature which is a temperature of a refrigerant having passed the condenser are a preset temperature of higher.

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Номер записи: 10
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Clothes treatment apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20180002860A1
Автор: Eun Young Jee, Ho Il Jeon, Hui Jae Kwon, Jung Hwan Lee, Ki Hyuk Kim, Min Jung You, Seung Hyun Song, Ye Ji Um
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A clothes treatment apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a fixed nozzle device and a moving nozzle device to supply at least one of steam and heated air to clothes. As a result, the clothes may be washed effectively or refreshed.

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Номер записи: 11
13-01-2022 дата публикации

DRYER APPLIANCE AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME IN RESPONSE TO RESTRICTED AIR FLOW

Номер: US20220010479A1
Автор: Prajescu Ionelia Silvia, Reeves Joshua L.
Принадлежит:

A method for operating a dryer appliance includes obtaining an initial operating temperature, obtaining a first temperature set point and a second temperature set point lower than the first temperature set point, wherein the first temperature set point and the second temperature set point are based at least in part on the initial operating temperature, operating the dryer appliance at the initial operating temperature, determining that a restriction level within the dryer appliance exceeds a restriction threshold, and operating the dryer appliance at the first temperature set point, lower than the initial operating temperature, upon determining that the restriction level exceeds the restriction threshold. 1. A method for operating a dryer appliance , comprising:obtaining an initial operating temperature;obtaining a first temperature set point lower than the initial operating temperature, wherein the first temperature set point is based at least in part on the initial operating temperature;operating the dryer appliance at the initial operating temperature;determining a restriction level within the dryer appliance;determining that the restriction level exceeds a restriction threshold while operating the dryer appliance at the initial operating temperature; andoperating the dryer appliance at the first temperature set point upon determining that the restriction level exceeds the restriction threshold while operating the dryer appliance at the initial operating temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining a second temperature set point lower than the first temperature set point, wherein the second temperature set point is based at least in part on the initial operating temperature;determining that the restriction level exceeds the restriction threshold while operating the dryer appliance at the first temperature set point; andoperating the dryer appliance at the second temperature set point upon determining that the restriction level exceeds the ...

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Номер записи: 12
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Clothes care apparatus

Номер: US20220018057A1
Автор: Dong-Pil Seo, Eui Young Chang, Seong-Min Oak
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

The clothes care apparatus includes a main body having a clothes care compartment, a blowing device configured such that an airflow is formed inside the clothes care compartment, a hanger configured to hang clothes in the clothes care compartment and allow the airflow generated by the blowing device to flow through the inside of the hanger, a hanger plate on which the hanger is detachably provided, and a tilting device configured to tilt the hanger plate.

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Номер записи: 13
14-01-2021 дата публикации

TUMBLE DRYER

Номер: US20210010195A1
Автор: BRISJÖ Johan, Nilsson Martin, PERSSON Gunnar Ingemar
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a tumble dryer with a rotatable drum and a heat pump for drying process air that enters the drum, the heat pump comprising a condenser , a compressor , and an evaporator . In order to improve energy efficiency, the rotatable drum comprises a circular rear wall with air inlet openings and a radial cylindrical wall with air outlet openings, the compressor is adapted to be run by an inverter , allowing the compressor output to be varied, and the expansion is controllable. This allows the heat pump arrangement to be controlled to an optimum heat pump cycle envelope. 1. Tumble dryer comprising a housing , a drum in the housing accessible from a front side of the housing and rotatable about its center axis , a fan arrangement for producing a flow of process air passing through the drum , and a heat pump for drying the process air before entering the drum , the heat pump comprising a compressor , a condenser , an expansion valve , and an evaporator forming a refrigerant fluid loop , whereinthe rotatable drum comprises a circular rear wall with air inlet openings and a radial cylindrical wall with air outlet openings,the compressor is adapted to be run by an inverter, allowing the compressor output to be varied, andthe expansion valve is controllable.2. Tumble dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the evaporator comprises a flow divider claim 1 , dividing a refrigerant fluid flow into a plurality of sub-flows for different portions of the evaporator claim 1 , and wherein the controllable expansion valve is attached to the flow divider.3. Tumble dryer according to claim 2 , wherein a conduit between the expansion valve and the flow divider is straight.4. Tumble dryer according to claim 2 , wherein a length of a conduit between the expansion valve and the flow divider is less than 100 mm.5. Tumble dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the expansion valve and the compressor are controlled by means of a controller based on sensor data from a ...

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Номер записи: 14
03-02-2022 дата публикации

CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220034023A1
Автор: CHOI Jun hoe, HAN Jeong Su, HONG Jong Soo
Принадлежит:

A clothes care apparatus according to a disclosed embodiment includes: a chamber; an upper fan provided on an upper side of the chamber and configured to move air in a lower side direction of the chamber; a lower fan provided on a lower side of the chamber and configured to move air in an upper side direction of the chamber; a first motor configured to rotate the lower fan; a steam generating device configured to generate steam by heating water; and a controller configured to control on/off of the steam generating device and the first motor and turn on the steam generating device in a first section for supplying the generated steam into the chamber and turn on the first motor in a second section for dispersing the steam by the air moving into the chamber. 1. A clothes care apparatus comprising:a chamber configured to accommodate clothes;at least one hanger disposed in the chamber on which the clothes are hung;an optical sensor including a light emitter and a light receiver;a blowing device configured to supply wind into the chamber;a steam generating device configured to supply steam into the chamber; anda controller configured to identify a load of clothes accommodated in the chamber on the basis of an output value of the optical sensor, determine a control parameter of at least one of the blowing device or the steam generating device on the basis of the load of the clothes, and control the at least one of the blowing device or the steam generating device on the basis of the determined control parameter.2. The clothes care apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller identifies a number of pieces of clothes accommodated in the chamber on the basis of an amount of light received by the light receiver.3. The clothes care apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control parameter of the blowing device includes at least one of an air volume or an air blowing time.4. The clothes care apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control parameter of the steam generating device includes ...

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Номер записи: 15
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Clothes treatment apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20190017219A1
Автор: Eun Young Jee, Ho Il Jeon, Hui Jae Kwon, Jung Hwan Lee, Ki Hyuk Kim, Min Jung You, Seung Hyun Song, Ye Ji Um
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A clothes treatment apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a fixed nozzle device and a moving nozzle device to supply at least one of steam and heated air to clothes. As a result, the clothes may he washed effectively or refreshed.

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Номер записи: 16
21-01-2021 дата публикации

CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210017699A1
Автор: BANG Jewoo, KIM Dohaeng, KIM Dongsuk, Kim Juyoung, SEO Kookjeong
Принадлежит:

A clothes care apparatus includes a chamber, a first damper, a second damper, a heat exchanger, at least one blower fan, a sensor portion, and a controller. The first damper is configured to control an airflow from inside the chamber to outside the chamber. The second damper is configured to control the airflow into the chamber from the outside. The heat exchanger is provided with a compressor and configured to exchange heat with air in the chamber. The at least one blower fan is configured to generate the airflow The sensor portion is configured to obtain a temperature and humidity inside and outside of the chamber. The controller is configured to start a drying cycle, control the first and second damper to be opened or closed, and control the heat exchanger and the at least one blower fan by comparing the internal humidity with the external humidity. 1. A clothes care apparatus comprising:a chamber;a first damper configured to control an airflow from inside the chamber to outside the chamber;a second damper configured to control the airflow into the chamber from the outside;a heat exchanger provided with a compressor and configured to exchange heat with air in the chamber;at least one blower fan configured to generate the airflow;a sensor portion configured to obtain an internal temperature of chamber, an internal humidity of the chamber, an external temperature of the chamber, and an external humidity of the chamber; and start a drying cycle by using the heat exchanger to exchange heat with the air that is within the chamber,', 'control the first damper and the second damper to be opened or closed, and', 'control the heat exchanger and the at least one blower fan by comparing the internal humidity with the external humidity when the internal temperature and the internal humidity satisfy a predetermined condition., 'a controller configured to2. The clothes care apparatus of claim 1 , wherein: close the first damper and the second damper, and', 'performs driving of ...

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Номер записи: 17
28-01-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH IMAGING CONTROL

Номер: US20210025106A1
Автор: ASHRAFZADEH FARHAD, CAROW JAMES P., KANCHANAVALLY SHREECHARAN
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum defining a laundry treating chamber, where the laundry in the laundry treating chamber may be imaged and a condition of the laundry determined based on the imaging of the laundry. A notification can be provided to a user based on the determined motion condition. 1. A laundry treating appliance , comprising:a laundry treating chamber;an imaging device operably coupled with at least a portion of the laundry treating chamber, the imaging device adapted to capture multiple images of at least a portion of the laundry treating chamber, the multiple images defining image data that is representative of laundry in the laundry treating chamber, the imaging device adapted to output the image data; anda controller operably coupled to the imaging device and adapted to receive the output, and determine a condition of the laundry based on the image data to define a determined condition.2. The laundry treating appliance of claim 1 , further comprising at least one component operably coupled to the controller claim 1 , the at least one component operable to implement at least a portion of a treating cycle of operation.3. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the controller is configured to control the at least one component claim 2 , based on the determined condition.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the controller is configured to control the at least one component to set at least one of:a rotational speed of a drum defining the laundry treating chamber;a direction of rotation of the drum defining the laundry treating chamber;a temperature in the laundry treating chamber;an air flow through the laundry treating chamber;at least one of a start and end of cycle condition;at least one of a start and end of cycle step condition;a rotational speed of an agitator;a direction of agitator rotation; ora wash liquid fill level.5. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the at least one component is at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 18
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Washing and drying machine

Номер: US20170028447A1
Автор: Andrea CAGNASSO, Diego Driussi, Gianluca Benedetto, Ivan Murador, Luca Brazzarola, Mario Lippera
Принадлежит: Indesit Co Spa

A washing and drying machine has a treatment tub and comprises: a washing circuit for drawing liquid from the tub and conveying it back into the tub, having a pump and means for heating the liquid; a drying circuit for extracting air from the tub and conveying it back into the tub, having a first fan, means for dehumidifying the air, and means for heating the dehumidified air; and a heat-pump arrangement having a refrigerating circuit for a refrigerant fluid, which includes a first condenser, a first evaporator, a first lamination valve, and a compressor. The means for heating the liquid comprise the first condenser, and the refrigerating circuit further comprises a second condenser, in series to the first condenser, and a second evaporator. The means for dehumidifying the air comprise the second evaporator, and the means for heating the dehumidified air comprise the second condenser.

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Номер записи: 19
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Method of Controlling a Rotatable-Drum Laundry Dryer and a Rotatable-Drum Laundry Dryer Implementing the Method

Номер: US20140115916A1
Автор: Fabio Altinier, Fabio Pasut, Michele Bisaro, Roberto Ragogna
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

A method is provided for controlling a drying operation of a rotatable-drum laundry dryer ( 1 ) having a rotatable drum ( 3 ) for loading laundry ( 5 ) and at least an electrode sensor ( 22 ) for sensing dryness of the laundry ( 5 ). The method includes the step of detecting the presence/absence of moist laundry ( 5 ) inside the rotatable drum ( 3 ) by the electrode sensor ( 22 ). If a presence of moist laundry inside the rotatable drum ( 3 ) is detected, a drying cycle is started. The dryness of the laundry ( 5 ) is sensed during the drying cycle and a cycle time (TD) at which the sensed dryness reaches a preset dryness threshold is measured. If the cycle time (TD) is lower than a preset dryness threshold time (Sm), the drying cycle is continued for a first additional time (D1), and the drying cycle is stopped at the end of the first additional time (D1).

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Номер записи: 20
18-02-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS, CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210047773A1
Автор: Ahn Ingeun, JE Haeyoon, Kim Seonghwan
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for controlling a clothes treating apparatus, the clothes treating apparatus, and a method for controlling the clothes treating apparatus configured to sterilize an evaporator by stopping an operation of a compressor under a specific condition to allow a surface temperature of the evaporator to be at or above a reference temperature due to thermal equilibrium caused by the stopping of the operation of the compressor. 1. An apparatus configured to control a clothes treating apparatus that comprises a drum located in a main body that defines an exterior of the clothes treating apparatus; a heat exchanger that is located at an air circulation passage connected to the drum and that includes an evaporator and a condenser , the heat exchanger being configured to exchange heat with air circulating in the air circulation passage; and a compressor configured to compress a refrigerant , the apparatus comprising:a driving unit configured to drive the compressor; anda controller configured to control operation of the compressor by controlling the driving unit to maintain a surface temperature of the evaporator at or above a preset reference temperature.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control operation of the compressor to maintain the surface temperature of the evaporator in a no-load state at or above the preset reference temperature.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to claim 1 , based on controlling operation of the compressor to maintain the surface temperature at or above the preset reference temperature claim 1 , drive the compressor and then stop operation of the compressor at a predetermined time point.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to claim 3 , based on a temperature of air circulating in the evaporator being maintained at or above a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time claim 3 , stop operation of the compressor.5. ...

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Номер записи: 21
03-03-2022 дата публикации

DRYER CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20220064848A1
Автор: CHOE Woonje
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a dryer control method comprising: an air supply step for supplying air to a drum via an air supply unit; a first agitation step for controlling a drive unit so that the drum carries out a second motion and a third motion from when the air supply step begins until a preset reference time is reached; and a second agitation step for controlling the drive unit so that the drum carries out a first motion, the second motion and the third motion from when the reference time is reached until the completion of the air supply step.

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Номер записи: 22
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Laundry treatment apparatus

Номер: US20150059413A1
Автор: Bonggon RYU, Gilnam Lee, Kusung GWON, Kwanghyun KIM, Sanghee Yoo, SungMin Lee, Yeongkyeong Choi
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry treatment apparatus including a circulation duct to guide air discharged from a tub back to the tub, a fan located in the circulation duct to circulate air from the tub, a heater located in the circulation duct to heat the air, an exhaust duct to discharge some of the air introduced into the tub from the tub, a suction duct to introduce air from outside of the tub into the tub, and a water supply unit to supply water into the tub so as to cool the tub.

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Номер записи: 23
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus for treating laundry and control method thereof

Номер: US20220074119A1
Автор: Hyeonjoong Kim, Hyuksoo Lee, Minji Kim, Yeonju LEE
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus includes an air supplying step of supplying heated air to the drum through the heat exchange part and a first motion executing step executed while the air supplying step is in progress. The first motion executing step alternately executes a first acceleration mode of rotating the drum at an rpm inducing a centrifugal force equal to or greater than 1G along one of a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction and a first deceleration mode of rotating the drum at an rpm inducing a centrifugal force smaller than 1G in a direction equal to a rotational direction set for the first acceleration mode.

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Номер записи: 24
10-03-2022 дата публикации

LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE

Номер: US20220074120A1
Автор: Kim Jihoon, KIM Youngmin, Lee Junghoon, MOON Chanwoo
Принадлежит:

A laundry drying machine includes: a cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed in the cabinet and configured to accommodate a target object, and an electric field generator spaced apart from the drum and configured to, based on power being applied to the electric field generator, generate an electric field. The electric field generator includes an anode electrode spaced apart from the drum, fixed to the cabinet, and configured to apply the electric field to the target object, a power supply unit configured to supply the power to the anode electrode, and a matcher configured to match a source impedance of the power and an impedance of a load side. The drum is configured to rotate at an agitating rotation speed in a state in which the power supplied to the anode electrode is stopped, the agitating rotation speed being (i) greater than 0 rpm and (ii) less than 50 rpm. 1. A laundry drying machine comprising:a cabinet;a drum that is rotatably disposed in the cabinet and that is configured to accommodate a target object; andan electric field generator that is spaced apart from the drum and that is configured to, based on power being applied to the electric field generator, generate an electric field inside the drum, an anode electrode that is spaced apart from the drum, that is fixed to the cabinet, and that is configured to apply the electric field to the target object accommodated in the drum,', 'a power supply unit that is configured to supply the power to the anode electrode, and', 'a matcher that is provided in the cabinet and that is configured to match a source impedance of the power and an impedance of a load side, and, 'wherein the electric field generator includeswherein the drum is configured to rotate at a preset agitating rotation speed in a state in which the power supplied to the anode electrode is stopped, the preset agitating rotation speed being (i) greater than 0 revolutions per minute (rpm) and (ii) less than 50 rpm.2. The laundry drying machine according to ...

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Номер записи: 25
10-03-2022 дата публикации

LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE

Номер: US20220074121A1
Автор: Kim Jihoon, KIM Youngmin, Lee Junghoon, MOON Chanwoo
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A laundry drying machine includes: a cabinet, a drum rotatably disposed in the cabinet and configured to accommodate a target object, an electric field generator spaced apart from the drum and configured to, based on power being applied to the electric field generator, generate an electric field, and an exhaust duct configured to discharge air inside the drum. The electric field generator includes: (i) an anode electrode spaced apart from the drum, fixed to the cabinet, and configured to apply the electric field to the target object, (ii) a power supply unit configured to supply the power to the anode electrode, and (iii) a matcher configured to match a source impedance of the power and an impedance of a load side. The drum is configured to, based on a reflectivity of the electric field exceeding a predetermined ratio, reduce a rotation speed. 1. A laundry drying machine comprising:a cabinet;a drum that is rotatably disposed in the cabinet and that is configured to accommodate a target object;an electric field generator that is spaced apart from the drum and that is configured to, based on power being applied to the electric field generator, generate an electric field inside the drum; andan exhaust duct configured to discharge air inside the drum,{'claim-text': ['an anode electrode that is spaced apart from the drum, that is fixed to the cabinet, and that is configured to apply the electric field to the target object accommodated in the drum,', 'a power supply unit that is configured to supply the power to the anode electrode, and', 'a matcher that is provided in the cabinet and that is configured to match a source impedance of the power and an impedance of a load side, and'], '#text': 'wherein the electric field generator includes:'}wherein the drum is configured to, based on a reflectivity of the electric field exceeding a predetermined ratio, reduce a rotation speed.2. The laundry drying machine according to claim 1 , wherein the electric field generator is ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Dryer monitoring

Номер: US20160060805A1
Автор: Beth V. Boehne, Julio R. Panama, Victor N. Morin
Принадлежит: ECOLAB USA INC

A dryer monitoring system receives dryer information from one or more sensors concerning operation of one or more dryers, such as clothes dryers. For example, the dryer monitoring system may receive temperature and/or humidity information from one or more dryers. The dryer monitor analyzes the dryer data to determine whether textiles in the dryer are dry. The dryer monitor may analyze one or more states and/or one or more indicators (patterns in the dryer data) during the dryness determination.

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Номер записи: 27
04-03-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20210062385A1
Автор: KIM Bo-bin, KIM Jae-Jeong, LIM Kyoung-Ae, PARK Hae-yoon, PARK Min-Ji, Seung Jung-ah, Yoon Ji-yoon
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Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device comprises: a display and a processor, wherein, when at least one condition among the time required to treat an object and an object treatment completion time is input, the processor identifies a plurality of object treatment courses that comply with the condition, identifies the order of priority of the plurality of object treatment courses according to predetermined criteria, and controls the display to provide a list listing information about the plurality of object treatment courses on the basis of the identified order of priority, wherein the object treatment is a process in which an object is cleaned or dried by means of at least one among a cleaning operation and a drying operation. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display; anda processor configured to identify a plurality of object treating courses meeting an input condition when at least one of a condition for an object treatment required time or a condition for an object treatment completion time is input, identify priorities of the plurality of object treating courses according to a predetermined criterion, and control the display to provide a list in which information on the plurality of object treating courses is listed on the basis of the identified priorities,wherein object treatment is a process of washing or drying an object by at least one of a washing operation or a drying operation.2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to update the list by removing at least some object treating courses from the list on the basis of an additional condition when the additional condition is input claim 1 , the additional condition being an additional condition for at least one of a kind of object claim 1 , a color of the object claim 1 , or a soil of the object.3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to update the list by reordering an order of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-03-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINE

Номер: US20210062390A1
Автор: BENNE THOMAS, DOLL MATTHEW T., GROPPEL CAROLYN Y., SCHULER CLAUDIA, TUBMAN CASEY J.
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A method and appliance for controlling a household washing machine for washing laundry includes receiving, in a user interface, a user-selected steam sanitize cycle, displaying, on the user interface, a first indicator, and executing, by the controller, the sanitize cycle, and displaying a sanitized indicator, for example, on the user interface. 1. A method for controlling a household laundry treating appliance , the method comprising:receiving, in a user interface, an input indicative of a user-selected steam sanitizing option;executing, by a controller, a cycle of operation with the user-selected steam sanitizing option based on the input; andactuating, by the controller, a sanitized indicator on the user interface indicating sanitization of laundry, during a step of the cycle of operation in which the laundry is sanitized and wherein the sanitized indicator remains activated for a predetermined portion of the cycle of operation.2. The method of wherein the predetermined portion of the cycle of operation is a remainder of the cycle of operation.3. The method of wherein the sanitized indicator is a visual indicator having an illumination device and wherein actuating the visual indicator includes actuating the illumination device.4. The method of wherein actuating the illumination device further comprises at least one of continuous illumination or periodic illumination.5. The method of wherein the sanitized indicator includes a cycle status indicator.6. The method of wherein the actuating the sanitized indicator comprises displaying a status of the cycle of operation with the user-selected steam sanitizing option.7. The method of wherein the displaying includes indicating the status of a running cycle of operation or the status of a completed cycle of operation.8. The method of wherein actuating the sanitized indicator includes displaying an estimated time remaining indicator for at least one of the cycle of operation or the user-selected steam sanitize cycle.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-03-2021 дата публикации

DRYER AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20210062403A1
Автор: CHOI Jungchul, KANG Jeonghoon, Lee Hyungwoo, LEE Sungmo
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A controlling method for a dryer is provided. The controlling method includes the steps of rotating a drum in a first direction and a second direction which is an opposite direction to the first direction by a motor, measuring the load of the motor and identifying the weight of drying materials based on the lower motor load among the load of the motor measured during rotation in the first direction and the load of the motor measured during rotation in the second direction. 1. A controlling method for a dryer , the method comprising:rotating a drum in a first direction and a second direction which is an opposite direction to the first direction by a motor;measuring a load of the motor; andidentifying a weight of drying materials disposed in the drum based on a lower motor load among a load of the motor measured during rotation in the first direction and a load of the motor measured during rotation in the second direction.2. The controlling method for a dryer of claim 1 , wherein the rotating comprises rotating the drum in at least two times in each of the first direction and the second direction.3. The controlling method for a dryer of claim 2 , wherein the measuring the load of the motor comprises measuring the load of the motor at least two times for each of the first direction and the second direction.4. The controlling method for a dryer of claim 3 , wherein the identifying the weight comprises determining the lower motor load by an average value or an added value of the loads of the motor measured at least two times in each of the first direction and the second direction.5. The controlling method for a dryer of claim 1 , further comprising:adjusting a drying time based on the identified weight of drying materials;rotating the drum in a rotation direction corresponding to a higher motor load among the measured motor loads; andsupplying hot wind to an inside of the drum by using a fan during rotation of the motor.6. The controlling method for a dryer of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 30
17-03-2022 дата публикации

CONTROLLED MOISTURE REMOVAL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220081825A1
Автор: BALINSKI Barbara A., JACKSON Floyd G., MCALLISTER KARL DAVID
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A method of operating a laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to a treating cycle of operation. The laundry treating appliance comprises a treating chamber for receiving the laundry that is selectively accessible through a door movable between opened and closed positions. The method comprises determining at the end of a laundry treating cycle whether the door has been opened and subsequently reclosed and reducing humidity in the treating chamber after the determination that the door has been reclosed. 122-. (canceled)23. An automatic washing machine for treating laundry according to a treating cycle of operation , comprising:a cabinet;a user interface arranged on the cabinet for receiving instructions from a user of the washing machine;a drum housed within the cabinet and configured to rotate about an axis and defining a treating chamber within the cabinet for receiving laundry to be treated;a door for selectively providing access to the treating chamber;a water inlet for supplying water to the treating chamber;a fan located within the cabinet and configured to rotate to draw air from an exterior of the cabinet towards the treating chamber;a sensor for determining the presence of laundry in the treating chamber; anda controller configured to control a plurality of cycles of operation of the washing machine, including at least one treating wash cycle where the water inlet supplies water to the treating chamber and a humidity reduction cycle without the addition of water, the controller configured to, in the humidity reduction cycle and in response to the sensor indicating the presence of laundry in the treating chamber, rotate the drum and the fan to draw air into the treating chamber.24. The washing machine of claim 23 , further comprising a vent arranged between the treating chamber and a front side of the cabinet to create an air flow path therebetween.25. The washing machine of claim 24 , wherein the fan rotates to provide air flow through the ...

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Номер записи: 31
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Smart Heated Clothes Drying Airer Racking Units

Номер: US20220081830A1
Автор: Islam MD Ariful
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The present invention relates to smart clothes airer with IoT technology. It is an electric heated airer/clothes rack with IoT technology to be controlled by a mobile app operated in Android and IOS with supporting elements for the clothes drying rack being associated with the longitudinal members. 1) A smart clothes airer with IoT technology comprising;a. Fixing lengths,b. extendable tubes,c. heated clothing racks;d. connectors to join the rack.2) IoT technology with an electric heated airer/clothes rack with IoT technology to be controlled by a mobile app operated in Android and IOS.3) clothes airers being controlled by using a voice or distant command using an app or software. A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, bit otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.The present invention relates to a portable dryer and airer for clothing after it has been washed, which can be used around a dwelling in various locations with Smart IoT functionality.The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.A clothes airer, sometimes called a clothes rack, drying horse, clothes maiden, drying rack, drying stand, Frostick, airer, or (Scots) winterdyke, is a frame upon which clothes are hung after washing indoors or outdoors, to dry by evaporation. The frame is usually made of wood, metal or plastic. There are many types of drying racks, including ...

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Номер записи: 32
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Laundry treatment apparatus and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20190062981A1
Автор: Changoh Kim, Sangwook Hong, Woore KIM
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed is a laundry treatment apparatus, which directly heats a drum accommodating laundry and is enhanced in efficiency and safety. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub, a drum formed of a metal material and rotatably provided inside the tub to accommodate laundry, an induction module spaced apart from a circumferential surface of the drum to heat the circumferential surface of the drum via a magnetic field that is generated when current is applied to a coil, a lifter provided in the drum to move the laundry inside the drum when the drum rotates, a temperature sensor provided to sense a temperature of the drum, and a module controller configured to control an output of the induction module so as to control an amount of heat generated from the circumferential surface of the drum. The module controller controls the amount of heat based on the temperature sensed by the sensor.

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Номер записи: 33
11-03-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY APPLIANCE WITH USER SENSING FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20210071347A1
Автор: Del Maschio Federico, Pattarello Giorgio
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

A laundry treatment appliance having a humidity measuring arrangement comprising a sensing unit for sensing an electric parameter associated with a laundry load housed in a laundry treatment chamber, a processing unit for determining the humidity of the laundry load according to the sensed electric parameter, and a conductive element electrically coupled to the processing unit and arranged such that, when an at least partially conductive body is in proximity of the conductive element, an electric signal is generated by capacity coupling between the conductive element and the least partially conductive body, wherein the processing unit is configured to access a presence or absence of a user near the appliance according to a pattern of the electric signal at the processing unit. 1. A laundry treatment appliance comprising:a laundry treatment chamber configured to perform a treatment process on a laundry load housed therein;a control unit configured to control the appliance;a humidity measuring arrangement configured to measure a humidity of the laundry load, the humidity measuring arrangement comprising a sensing unit configured to sense an electric parameter associated with the laundry load, and a processing unit configured to determine the humidity of the laundry load according to the sensed electric parameter, the processing unit being in communication relationship with the sensing unit and with the control unit; anda conductive element electrically coupled to the processing unit, the conductive element being arranged on an appliance part such that, when an at least partially conductive body is in proximity of the conductive element, an electric signal is generated by capacitive coupling between the conductive element and the least partially conductive body and is received by the processing unit;wherein the processing unit is configured to assess a presence or absence of a user near the appliance according to a pattern of the electric signal at the processing unit, ...

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Номер записи: 34
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Dryer

Номер: US20160083895A1
Автор: Jeong-Yun Kim, Sang-Ik Lee, Seung-Phyo Ahn
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided is a dryer. In the dryer, foreign substances such naps generated during a drying process are filtered by a filter unit, and the foreign substances attached to the filter unit are automatically removed.

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Номер записи: 35
31-03-2016 дата публикации

Steam generator and laundry treatment apparatus including the same

Номер: US20160090683A1
Автор: Hyunkwan LYU
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method of the present disclosure includes a first operation of supplying hot air to laundry until the dryness of the laundry has reached a predetermined standard dryness, and a second operation of alternately performing a moisture supply operation of supplying moisture to the laundry and a hot air supply operation of supplying hot air to the laundry.

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Номер записи: 36
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Condensed Water Collecting and Evaporating Device for Cloth Drying Machine, Cloth Drying Machine and Control Method Therefor

Номер: US20180094377A1
Автор: Huacheng SONG, Sheng Xu, Shiqiang SHAN, Shujun TIAN
Принадлежит: Qingdao Haier Washing Machine Co Ltd

A condensed water collecting and evaporating device for a clothes dryer, including: a water box unit configured to collect condensed water, a steam generator configured to generate steam, and a first water source pipe connected between the water box unit and the steam generator. The clothes dryer is equipped with the above condensed water collecting and evaporating device. A control method based on the above clothes dryer includes: collecting condensed water with a water box unit, turning on a first water source pipe when steam needs to be sprayed to clothes in the clothes dryer, so that condensed water flows into a steam generator from the water box unit to generate steam.

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Номер записи: 37
12-05-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL OF A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220145511A1
Автор: Mashal Khalid Jamal
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A laundry appliance, such as a washing machine or dryer appliance, includes a basket that is rotatably mounted within a tub and that defines a chamber for receiving a load of clothes. A camera assembly is mounted within the tub for taking images of the load of clothes and a controller is operably coupled to the camera assembly for determining that a limited access mode is activated, receiving a start command for an operating cycle, obtaining and transmitting images or a live stream of the chamber to a remote device, and receiving user input related to a responsive action, such as a cycle authorization or operating parameter adjustment. 1. A laundry appliance comprising:a tub positioned within a cabinet;a basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a chamber configured for receiving of a load of clothes;a camera assembly mounted within the cabinet in view of the chamber; and determine that a limited access mode is activated;', 'receive a start command to commence an operating cycle of the laundry appliance;', 'obtain one or more images of the chamber using the camera assembly;', 'transmit the one or more images to a remote device;', 'receive user input from the remote device; and', 'implement a responsive action based at least in part on the user input., 'a controller operably coupled to the camera assembly, the controller being configured to2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein determining that the limited access mode is activated comprises:determining that the start command was received from a child.3. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine that the start command was received from an adult; andstart the operating cycle in response to receiving the start command.4. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the limited access mode is toggled by a user of the washing machine appliance.5. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine that the limited ...

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Номер записи: 38
12-05-2022 дата публикации

DRYER APPLIANCE AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED OPERATION

Номер: US20220145524A1
Автор: Mashal Khalid Jamal, Rodriguez Munoz Jose Efren, Salameh Nemetalla
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A method of operating a dryer appliance is provided that includes obtaining washer operating parameters from a washing machine appliance that is linked to the dryer appliance and obtaining dryer operating parameters of the dryer appliance. These parameters are transmitted to a remote server along with a user input such as a selected dryness level. The method further includes receiving operating instructions from the remote server and adjusting at least one operating parameter of the dryer appliance based on the operating instructions. 1. A dryer appliance comprising:a cabinet;a drum rotatably mounted within the cabinet, the drum defining a chamber for receipt of clothes for drying; and obtain washer operating parameters from a washing machine appliance that is linked to the dryer appliance;', 'obtain dryer operating parameters of the dryer appliance;', 'transmit the washer operating parameters and the dryer operating parameters to the remote server;', 'receive operating instructions from the remote server; and', 'adjust at least one operating parameter of the dryer appliance based on the operating instructions., 'a controller communicatively coupled to a remote server, the controller being configured to2. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the washer operating parameters are obtained from the remote server.3. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the dryer appliance is in wireless communication with the washing machine appliance claim 1 , and wherein the washer operating parameters are received directly from the washing machine appliance.4. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the washer operating parameters comprise at least one of a load type claim 1 , a load weight claim 1 , or a remaining moisture content.5. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the washer operating parameters comprise a washer cycle type.6. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , further comprising: receive a user input related to a drying cycle using the user interface panel; and', ' ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-06-2022 дата публикации

DRY APPARATUS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220170194A1
Автор: AHN Hyunjin, JANG Taihyuk, KIM Changwan, Lee Hyungwoo, PARK Haeyoon, PARK Hyelim
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A displaying apparatus includes a communication interface, a display, a drum accommodating a subject to be dried, a sensing device that constructs a wireless communication link with the communication interface by using power generated through self-power generation according to a rotation of the drum, a hot air supplying device that supplies hot air to the drum, and a processor configured to, based on constructing the wireless communication link between the sensing device and the communication interface, display a first object on the display. 1. A dry apparatus comprising:a communication interface;a display;a drum accommodating a subject to be dried;a sensing device configured to construct a wireless communication link with the communication interface by using power generated through self-power generation according to a rotation of the drum;a hot air supplying device configured to supply hot air to the drum; and 'based on constructing the wireless communication link between the sensing device and the communication interface, display a first object on the display.', 'a processor configured to2. The dry apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first object includes at least one of an icon claim 1 , a text claim 1 , or an image for indicating that the sensing device has been connected.3. The dry apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:control the communication interface to receive sensing data from the sensing device, andwhile receiving the sensing data, control the display to display a second object for indicating that the subject to be dried is detected based on the sensing data.4. The dry apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the processor is configured to:control a rotating operation of the drum, andbased on receiving the sensing data during a first threshold time from a time when the drum was started to rotate, control the display to display the second object during a second threshold time smaller than the first threshold time.5. The dry apparatus of claim ...

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Номер записи: 40
02-06-2022 дата публикации

DRYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220170199A1
Автор: CHA Hyemin, LEE Kisu, LEE Yeonju, YEOM Changbae
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A dryer includes a main body having an opening for an object to be dried to be entered therethrough, a drum arranged inside the main body for accommodating the object entered through the opening, a door opening or closing the opening, an input device configured to receive an input to perform a dehumidification mode, and output a control signal corresponding to the received input, a heat exchanger heating air supplied to the drum, a fan forming a flow of air along a fluid path connected to the drum through the heat exchanger from outside of the main body, and a controller configured to control the fan to introduce air from the outside of the main body to flow along the fluid path in response to the control signal received from the input device. 1. A dryer comprising:a main body having an opening for an object to be dried to be entered therethrough;a drum arranged inside the main body and configured to accommodate the object entered thorough the opening;a door configured to open or close the opening;an input device configured to receive an input to perform a dehumidification mode, and output a control signal corresponding to the received input;a heat exchanger configured to heat air supplied to the drum;a fan configured to form a flow of air along a fluid path connected to the drum through the heat exchanger from outside of the main body; anda controller configured to control the fan to introduce air from the outside of the main body to flow along the fluid path in response to the control signal received from the input device.2. The dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a door sensor configured to detect an open/close state of the door claim 1 , and output a door open signal or a door close signal in response to the detected state of the door claim 1 , andwherein the controller is configured to control the fan based on the door open signal or the door close signal received from the door sensor.3. The dryer of claim 1 , further comprising a door opening device ...

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Номер записи: 41
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Drying cabinet for clothing and sports equipment

Номер: US20150113825A1
Автор: Richard Goulet
Принадлежит: ADAPTIVE STORAGE SOLUTIONS Inc, Adaptive Storage Systems Inc

The present invention relates to a cabinet for storage and drying of sports equipment and/or clothes. This cabinet has doors, an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom, an intake vent at the top, and suspending means for suspending articles such as sports equipment or clothes. Turning on the fan activates active drying of the articles. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of storing and drying articles comprising suspending the articles in a cabinet with doors, the interior of said cabinet comprising an air circulation fan and an exhaust vent at the bottom; an intake vent at the top; and suspending means for suspending the articles. The articles that are difficult or take more time to dry can be placed closest to the fan.

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Номер записи: 42
29-04-2021 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD FOR CLOTHES DRYING TREATMENT DEVICE, AND CLOTHES DRYING TREATMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20210123183A1
Автор: LI Wenwei, PAN Guanghui, WANG Guangfeng, Wang Yubao, Wu Jun
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A heating device of a clothes drying treatment device executes an on or off operation in a temperature interval. When the temperature in a drum reaches an upper limit value TDx of the temperature interval under an action of the heating device, the heating device is turned off and the heating device stops heating. The upper limit value TDx decreases as a number of off times x of the heating device increases. Accordingly, a higher initial off temperature is adopted for the heating device, the temperature in the drum rapidly increases to the drying temperature, a preheating time is shortened, and a certain coefficient is multiplied in following control parameters controlling on or off of the heating device. The coefficient is related to the number of on-off times, and the effect is achieved that the off temperature of the clothes dryer gradually decreases as the number of on-off times increases. 1. A temperature control method for a clothes drying treatment device , comprising a heating device of the clothes drying treatment device executing an on or off operation in a temperature interval ,when a temperature in the clothes drying treatment device reaches an upper limit value TDx of the temperature interval under an action of the heating device, the clothes drying treatment device turns off the heating device and the heating device stops heating; wherein,the upper limit value TDx of the temperature interval decreases with the increase of a number of off times x of the heating device.200. The temperature control method for the clothes drying treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the clothes drying treatment device is provided with a system off temperature TD claim 1 , the system off temperature TD is a set value claim 1 , and{'b': '0', 'the upper limit value TDx is infinitely closer to the system off temperature TD with the increase of the number of the-off times x of the heating device;'}{'b': 0', '0, 'the system off temperature TD is determined by clothes ...

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Номер записи: 43
29-04-2021 дата публикации

DRYER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210123184A1
Автор: CHOI Junhoe, HAN Jeongsu, KIM Dohaeng, KIM Doyoon, KIM Hoyoung, NOH Taegyoon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A dryer is disclosed. The dryer includes a heat exchanger configured to remove moisture from air flowing and heat and discharge the moisture-removed air, a drum containing a material to be dried, a humidity sensor configured to detect a humidity of the air flowing from the drum, a fan configured to generate a flow of the air flowing along a flow path formed so that the air discharged from the heat exchanger flows to the heat exchanger via the drum and the humidity sensor, and a processor configured to determine a dried state of the material to be dried based on the humidity detected through the humidity sensor, and the humidity sensor is disposed at a position where a flow velocity of the air is equal to or higher than a predetermined velocity in the flow path formed between the drum and the heat exchanger. 1. A dryer comprising:a heat exchanger configured to remove moisture from air flowing, and heat and discharge the moisture-removed air;a drum to contain a material to be dried;a humidity sensor configured to detect a humidity of air flowing from the drum;a fan configured to generate a flow along a flow path that is formed so that the moisture-removed air discharged from the heat exchanger flows to the heat exchanger subsequent to passing through the drum and the humidity sensor; anda processor configured to determine a dried state of the material to be dried based on the humidity detected through the humidity sensor,wherein the humidity sensor is disposed at a position where a flow velocity of air is equal to or higher than a predetermined velocity along the flow path which is formed between the drum and the heat exchanger.2. The dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the position of the humidity sensor is where there is a straight air flow along the flow path formed between the drum and the heat exchanger.3. The dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the position of the humidity sensor is closer to the heat exchanger than the drum along the flow path formed between ...

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Номер записи: 44
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Control method for laundry treating apparatus

Номер: US20180112350A1
Автор: Ingeon Lee, Simong PARK
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry treating apparatus comprises a drum receiving clothes; a fan supplying air to the drum; a heater heating the air supplied to the drum; and a dry level sensing unit determining a dry level of the clothes. A control method comprises setting a dry time; supplying air to the clothes by operating the fan or operating the fan and the heater, and controlled to be performed for the dry time; and resetting the dry time, when the dry level measured by the dry level sensing unit at a time past a preset reference time period from the start of the air supply step is less than a preset reference dry level, wherein resetting the dry time step adds more time to the reference time period.

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Номер записи: 45
09-06-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ADAPTING DRYING LEVEL OF DRYING PROGRAM FOR TEXTILE TREATMENT APPLIANCE, METHOD FOR RUNNING DRYING PROGRAM, AND TEXTILE TREATMENT APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220178069A1
Автор: LAFORET Marlen
Принадлежит:

Method for adapting a drying level of a drying program for a textile treatment appliance, method for running a drying program, and textile treatment appliance. The drying level defines a level of residual moisture in textiles at the end of the drying program. The method comprises providing a question signal to an interface of an output device at the end of the drying program in order to cause an output of a question about a satisfaction of the residual moisture in the textiles, reading in a response signal via an interface to an input device, in response to the question signal, wherein the response signal represents an operator's assessment with respect to satisfaction of the residual moisture in the textiles, and adapting a residual moisture parameter of the drying level for a subsequent run of the drying program using the response signal. 1. A method for adapting a drying level of a drying program for a textile treatment appliance , wherein the drying level defines a level of residual moisture in textiles at the end of the drying program , wherein the method comprises the following steps:providing a question signal to an interface of an output device at the end of the drying program in order to cause an output of a question about a satisfaction of the level of residual moisture in the textiles addressed to an operator of the textile treatment appliance;reading in a response signal via an interface to an input device, in response to the question signal, wherein the response signal represents an operator's assessment with respect to satisfaction with the level of residual moisture in the textiles; andadapting a residual moisture parameter assigned to the drying level for a subsequent run of the drying program using the response signal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the adapting step claim 1 , the residual moisture parameter is changed by a first value if the response signal represents too damp textiles as the assessment claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 46
13-05-2021 дата публикации

CLOTHING TREATMENT DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME

Номер: US20210140091A1
Автор: CHOI Jihyouk
Принадлежит:

A clothing treatment device is disclosed. The disclosed clothing treatment device includes a clothing support device for supporting or fixing in place clothing inside an accommodation space of the clothing treatment device, a spray device for spraying steam or air on the clothing inside the accommodation space, a circulation device for circulating the air inside the accommodation space, a memory for storing a plurality of clothing management methods, and operation information of the spray device and the circulation device for each clothing management method, a processor which identifies the cloth information of the clothing inside the accommodation space, determines a clothing management method corresponding to the identified cloth information, from among the plurality of clothing management methods, and controls the spray device and the circulation device on the basis of the stored operation information corresponding to the determined clothing management method. 1. A clothing treatment apparatus comprising:a clothing support device configured to support or fix clothing inside an accommodation space of the clothing treatment;a spray device configured to spray steam or air on the clothing inside the accommodation space;a circulation device configured to circulate the air inside the accommodation space;a memory configured to store a plurality of clothing management methods, and operation information of the spray device and the circulation device for each of the plurality of clothing management methods; anda processor configured to identify cloth information of the clothing inside the accommodation space, determine a clothing management method corresponding to the identified cloth information, from among the plurality of clothing management methods, and control the spray device and the circulation device based on the stored operation information corresponding to the determined clothing management method.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a photographing ...

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Номер записи: 47
13-05-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL METHOD OF CLOTHES DRYER

Номер: US20210140092A1
Автор: JE Haeyoon, LEE Ingeon
Принадлежит:

A dryer includes a heat pump system provided as a heat source for heating air supplied to a drum. The dryer includes a controller configured to perform operations that include selecting one of a plurality of operation modes in which initial driving frequencies are different from one another and inputting a drying start command to the dryer by a user, checking an outer temperature and comparing the outer temperature with a preset reference temperature T, performing the operation mode selected by the user, in a case where the outer temperature is equal to or more than the reference temperature T, performing an operation mode in which the initial driving frequency of the compressor is the highest of the plurality of operation modes, in a case where the outer temperature is less than the reference temperature T. 1. A dryer comprising:a main body on which an input port is formed;a drum rotatably installed in the main body;a driving motor configured to provide rotation power to the drum;a blowing fan configured to force a flow of air to the main body;a heat pump system including a condenser, an evaporator, and a compressor so as to heat air supplied to the drum;an outer air temperature sensor configured to measure an outer temperature; anda controller configured to control a plurality of operation modes by comparing the measured outer temperature with a preset reference temperature, control the dryer in a first mode when the measured outer temperature is greater than or equal to the preset reference temperature, and', 'control the dryer in a second mode when the measured outer temperature is less than the preset reference temperature,, 'wherein the controller is configured towherein the first mode is defined as operating in a previously input operation mode continuously, andwherein the second mode is defined as operating in an operation mode in which an operation frequency of the compressor is higher than the previously input operation mode.2. The dryer according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 48
13-05-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DRYING LAUNDRY IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210140094A1
Автор: CAROW JAMES P., MUKHTAR MOEED, TAMANNA SANJIDA
Принадлежит:

A method of drying laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber in which the laundry is received for drying comprises moving the treating chamber to redistribute the laundry, supplying air to the treating chamber to define a supply air flow, exhausting the supplied air from the treating chamber to define an exhaust air flow, actuating a heater at full output to heat the air supplied to the treating chamber, turning the heater off, and maintaining a maximum evaporation rate for a duration of time by operating the heater. 1. A method of drying laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber in which the laundry is received for drying , the method comprising:moving the treating chamber to redistribute the laundry;supplying air to the treating chamber to define supplied air;exhausting the supplied air from the treating chamber to define an exhaust air flow;actuating a heater at full output to heat the air supplied to the treating chamber until a maximum evaporation rate is met to define a first phase;turning the heater off; andmaintaining the maximum evaporation rate during a second phase for a duration of time by operating the heater.2. The method of wherein the heater is turned off for a predetermined time.3. The method of wherein the second phase is defined by at least one on cycle where the heater is on and at least one off cycle where the heater is off.4. The method of wherein the at least one off cycle defines an off time claim 3 , and the at least one on cycle defines an on time.5. The method of wherein the off time is based on the predetermined time claim 3 , which is a function of at least one of a mass of the laundry treating appliance claim 3 , a mass of the laundry claim 3 , or a laundry type.6. The method of wherein the on time corresponds to time it takes for the exhaust air flow temperature to reach a predetermined trip temperature.7. The method of wherein the at least one on cycle includes at least two on cycles and ...

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Номер записи: 49
27-05-2021 дата публикации

DRYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20210156073A1
Автор: BANG Jewoo, KIM Dohaeng, KIM Dongsuk, Kim Juyoung, SEO Kookjeong
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A dryer according to the disclosure may detect current flowing through a motor for rotating a drum, detect humidity of a drying material accommodated in the drum, compare the detected humidity to a plurality of pieces of reference humidity and compare the detected current to a plurality of pieces of reference current to obtain a drying load, control a revolutions per minute (rpm) of the motor, a frequency of a compressor provided in a heat pump, and a degree of superheat of an evaporator provided in the heat pump based on the drying load, perform a drying process, detect humidity of the drying material while the drying process is performed, and finish the drying process in response to the detected humidity determined to be target humidity. 1. A dryer comprising:a drum to accommodate a material to be dried;a motor configured to apply a rotating force to the drum;a first detector configured to detect humidity of the material and output humidity information corresponding to the detected humidity;a second detector configured to detect current of the motor and output current information corresponding to the detected current;a heat source configured to supply hot air to the drum; anda controller configured to determine a drying load based on a comparison of the humidity information received from the first detector to reference humidity information and the current information received from the second detector to reference current information, and control a revolutions per minute (rpm) of the motor or the heat source based on the drying load determined.2. The dryer of claim 1 , wherein the heat source comprises a compressor claim 1 , a condenser connected to the compressor claim 1 , an expansion valve connected to the condenser claim 1 , an evaporator connected to the expansion valve claim 1 , anda heat pump configured to circulate a refrigerant, in an order, to the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve, and the evaporator,wherein the heat pump is further ...

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Номер записи: 50
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Clothing care machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20210156074A1
Автор: Ruifeng Cai, Weimin Zheng, Xiaosen Sun
Принадлежит: Tsann Kuen Zhangzhou Enterprise Co Ltd

A clothing care machine and a control method thereof are provided. The clothing care machine includes a drying chamber, an air supply device, a first humidity sensor and a second humidity sensor. The drying chamber is used for containing clothes. The air supply device is communicated with the drying chamber for supplying hot air to the drying chamber. The first humidity sensor is disposed in the drying chamber to detect the humidity in the drying chamber. The second humidity sensor is disposed outside the drying chamber to detect the ambient humidity outside the drying chamber. The clothing care machine and the control method can automatically judge whether the drying process is completed and stop working according to the humidity change in the drying chamber and the ambient humidity, the judgment is more accurate to effectively improve the drying effect and reduce the energy consumption, and the intelligent degree is higher.

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Номер записи: 51
31-07-2014 дата публикации

Laundry treatment apparatus

Номер: US20140208609A1
Автор: Hyojun Kim, Injae HAN, Sangwook Hong, Youngsuk Kim
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry treatment apparatus may include a cabinet defining an external appearance of the apparatus, the cabinet having a laundry opening, a laundry accommodation module provided within the cabinet to receive laundry introduced through the laundry opening, a suction duct into which interior air from the laundry accommodation module may be introduced, a discharge duct from which the air is discharged into the laundry accommodation module, a connection duct connecting the suction duct and the discharge duct to each other, a heat exchanger provided in the connection duct, and a blower provided between the heat exchanger and the discharge duct to circulate the interior air of the laundry accommodation module.

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Номер записи: 52
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Clothes dryer and control method thereof

Номер: US20160138209A1
Автор: Eiji Wakizaka, Naoki Kitayama
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided is a clothes dryer including: a drum; an air circulation passage connected to the drum; a cooling device configured to cool and dehumidify air; a heating device configured to heat the air; an air blowing device configured to circulate air; a base plate configured to collect condensation water generated from the cooling device; a pump chamber accommodating a pump; a water circulation passage connecting the base plate to communicate with the pump chamber; a communication passage provided between the air circulation passage and the base plate and configured to guide the condensation water generated at the cooling device to the base plate; a first ventilation hole configured to provide a first air passage between the air circulation passage and the pump chamber; and a second ventilation hole configured to provide a second air passage between the air circulation passage and the base plate.

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Номер записи: 53
03-06-2021 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210164145A1
Автор: CHOI Hyeokjin, KIM Bobin, KIM Hansaem, LEE Dongmin, LEE Joonho, LIM Kyoungae, PARK Haeyoon, SON Romon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a washing machine and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a technology capable of controlling washing modes in various manners by manipulating a control panel of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a display configured to display a washing mode, an inputter configured to receive a washing mode select command, a storage configured to store a selected washing mode, and a controller configured to allow a washing mode, which has the largest number of times selected during a predetermined number of times of washings, to be displayed on a first screen of the display, and in response to the number of the washing mode having the largest number of selection times being plural, configured to allow a washing mode, which is the last selected among the plurality of washing modes, to be displayed on the first screen of the display. 1. A washing machine comprising:a display configured to display a plurality of operating states of an external device connected to the washing machine;an inputter configured to receive an external device control command to control the external device;a communication circuitry configured to communicate with the external device; and transmit the received external device control command to the external device using the communication circuitry, and', 'display, on the display, an operating state of the external device operating in accordance with the transmitted external device control command., 'a controller configured to'}2. The washing machine of claim 1 , whereinthe communication circuitry is implemented as a wired communication circuitry or a wireless communication circuitry, and is configured to receive operation state information of the plurality of operating states of the external device.3. The washing machine of claim 1 , whereinthe external device includes a dryer, andin response to the communication circuitry communicating with the dryer, the display is configured to display a message indicating ...

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Номер записи: 54
08-09-2022 дата публикации

Heater and control scheme for multi-compartment dryer

Номер: US20220282424A1
Автор: James P. Carow, Jason R. Savage
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A heater arrangement for a multi-compartment appliance comprises a first heater, a second heater, and a relay. The first heater is disposed within a first airflow path for a first dryer compartment. The second heater is disposed within a second airflow path for a second dryer compartment. The relay interconnects, via an electrical harness, the first and second heaters. The relay, responsive to a demand for heat to the first dryer compartment and the first heater having a temperature being less than a target temperature, diverts power to the first heater.

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Номер записи: 55
10-06-2021 дата публикации

CLOTHES DRYING SYSTEMS HAVING CONTROL BASED ON SURROUNDING TEMPERATURE DETECTION

Номер: US20210172111A1
Автор: AMADOR ZAMARRENO Carlos, LEUNG Benny, Stamper Jason Allen
Принадлежит:

A clothes drying system includes an apparatus that comprises a drying air circuit. A temperature sensor provides a signal indicative of a temperature of an environment outside the apparatus. A memory and processing circuitry is coupled to the memory. The memory includes logic that, when executed by the processing circuitry, directs at least one of: (i) a vent air control valve to change an amount of heated air flowing from the drum through the vent air control valve and into the environment based on the signal from the temperature sensor, (ii) a fan to change a flow rate of air flowing through the drying air circuit based on the signal from the temperature sensor, and (iii) a heater to change an amount of heat provided to the air flowing through the drying air circuit based on the signal from the temperature sensor. 1. A clothes drying system comprising an apparatus that comprises a drying air circuit , the system comprising:a drum in communication with the drying air circuit;a condenser in communication with the drying air circuit and located downstream of the drum, the condenser comprising a cooled water inlet that directs cooled water into the heated air to remove moisture from the heated air, the condenser comprising a condenser water outlet for egress of water from the condenser, the cooled water inlet of the condenser configured to receive water from a tap water source;a temperature sensor that provides a signal indicative of a temperature of an environment outside the apparatus; and (i) a vent air control valve to change an amount of heated air flowing from the drum through the vent air control valve and into the environment based on the signal from the temperature sensor;', '(ii) a fan to change a flow rate of air flowing through the drying air circuit based on the signal from the temperature sensor; and', '(iii) a heater to change an amount of heat provided to the air flowing through the drying air circuit based on the signal from the temperature sensor., ' ...

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Номер записи: 56
24-05-2018 дата публикации

Clothes dryer and method for controlling same

Номер: US20180142408A1
Автор: Bio Park, Hyuksoo Lee, Hyunwoo Noh, Seonghwan Kim, Seungphyo AHN
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a clothes dryer, including a drum, a heat pump cycle having a first evaporator, a compressor and a condenser, and a blower for circulating air, wherein the heat pump cycle includes second to nth evaporators disposed in series with the first evaporator within an air duct; an auxiliary heat exchanger to cool refrigerant discharged from the condenser, and first to nth expansion valves to independently control flow rates of refrigerants flowing into the first to nth evaporators, wherein the dryer further includes a controller to control the compressor according to refrigerant discharge pressure of the compressor or refrigerant inlet pressure of the condenser.

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Номер записи: 57
15-09-2022 дата публикации

Laundry machine having induction heater and control method of the same

Номер: US20220290354A1
Автор: Sangwook Hong, Youngjoo Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry machine includes a tub, a drum that is rotatably mounted in the tub, and an induction heater that is provided in the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential surface of the drum. The laundry machine also includes a motor that is configured to rotate the drum, a user interface comprising a course selection unit that is configured to allow a user to select a course, and an option selection unit that is configured to allow the user to select option information that is related with the course selected. The laundry machine further includes a processor that is configured to control the drum rotation speed and the induction heater. The course selection unit comprises a wash-drying course that performs heat-spinning by default, the heat-spinning being configured to heat the drum by driving the induction heater when the drum rotates.

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Номер записи: 58
16-05-2019 дата публикации

Laundry treating appliance with bulky item detection

Номер: US20190145704A1
Автор: Farhad Ashrafzadeh, James P. Carow, Shreecharan Kanchanavally
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A laundry treating appliance and method for controlling the operation of a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment in accordance with a treating cycle of operation by determining the presence of a bulky laundry item based on image data of the laundry within the treating chamber.

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Номер записи: 59
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Laundry treating appliance with imaging control

Номер: US20160160432A1
Автор: Farhad Ashrafzadeh, James P. Carow, Shreecharan Kanchanavally
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum defining a laundry treating chamber, where the laundry in the laundry treating chamber may be imaged and a condition of the laundry determined based on the imaging of the laundry. A notification can be provided to a user based on the determined motion condition.

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Номер записи: 60
22-09-2022 дата публикации

Dryer

Номер: US20220298716A1
Автор: Juhan Yoon, Myoungjong Kim, Sangho Cho
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present disclosure relates to a dryer. The dryer of the present disclosure includes a cabinet forming an exterior, a drum rotatably installed inside the cabinet, a heat pump module including an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expander through which a refrigerant circulates to supply hot and dry air into the drum, a compressor chamber housing configured to reduce noise generated by the compressor and form a compressor chamber which is a space through which air flows around an outer periphery of the compressor, and a cooling fan configured to cause air to flow into the compressor chamber.

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Номер записи: 61
22-09-2022 дата публикации

TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A CONDENSER OR HEAT PUMP DRYER APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220298718A1
Автор: Ekbundit Michael Wuttikorn
Принадлежит:

A dryer appliance and a method of operating the same are provided. In one aspect, the dryer appliance includes a drum rotatably mounted within a cabinet. The drum defines a chamber that is in fluid communication with a conditioning system of the dryer appliance that circulates heated air through the chamber. A controller is configured to receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle and implement a responsive action to prepare the dryer appliance for travel. The responsive action may be the automated adjustment of one or more operating parameters of the dryer appliance, such as performing a load sensing procedure, drying the chamber, closing the water supply valves, etc. In addition, the responsive action may include providing a user instruction to prepare the dryer appliance, e.g., by cleaning the lint filter, emptying the condensate collection tank, removing hoses and cables, addressing any error codes, etc. 1. A dryer appliance comprising:a cabinet;a drum rotatably mounted within the cabinet, the drum defining a chamber for receipt of articles for drying, the drum defining a drum exit and a drum inlet to the chamber;a conditioning system configured to heat and remove moisture from air flowing therethrough;a duct system for providing fluid communication between the drum exit and the conditioning system and between the conditioning system and the drum inlet, the duct system, the conditioning system, and the drum defining a process air flowpath;a blower fan operable to move air through the process air flowpath; and receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle; and', 'implement a responsive action to prepare the dryer appliance for travel., 'a controller configured to2. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein implementing the responsive action comprises:performing a load sensing algorithm to verify that the chamber is empty.3. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein implementing the responsive action comprises:performing a drying cycle when the ...

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Номер записи: 62
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Dryer appliances and methods of operation

Номер: US20190153659A1
Автор: Ionelia Silvia Prajescu
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

Dryer appliances, including methods of operation, are provided herein. The dryer appliance may include a cabinet, a drum, a ventilation assembly, an air handler, and a controller. The drum may be rotatably mounted within the cabinet. The drum may define a drying chamber. A ventilation assembly may be attached to the drying chamber. The ventilation assembly may include a conduit defining an exhaust passage in fluid communication with the drying chamber. The conduit may extend from an inlet at the drying chamber to an outlet defined through the cabinet. The air handler may be attached to the conduit in fluid communication with the drying chamber to draw air through the exhaust passage. The controller may be in operable communication with the air handler and the drum, and may be configured to initiate a dry cycle.

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Номер записи: 63
24-06-2021 дата публикации

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20210187559A1
Автор: JE Haeyoon, Kim Myoungjong, Kim Seonghwan, LEE Ingeon, LEE Manseok
Принадлежит:

The present specification relates to a clothes treatment apparatus and a control method therefor, the apparatus comprising, in order to improve an air flow mechanism for circulating air to a drum, the drum for accommodating objects to be treated, an air circulation path connected to the drum, a circulation fan, which is provided on the downstream side of a heat exchanger inside the air circulation path and generates suction force so as to suction the air of the air circulation path and supply same to the drum, a water collection part formed at the lower side of the drum so as to collect condensate water, and a trap having a bottom surface that is lower than a peripheral area in the water collection part so as to allow the condensate water to gather therein. 1. A clothes treatment apparatus comprising:a drum configured to accommodate an object to be treated, the drum defining a front opening and a rear opening;a base that is disposed below the drum and defines at least a portion of an air circulation flow path configured to guide air discharged from the front opening of the drum to the rear opening of the drum;a heat exchanger disposed in the air circulation flow path;a circulation fan disposed in the air circulation flow path at a downstream side relative to the heat exchanger, the circulation fan being configured to generate air flow in the air circulation flow path to supply the air to the rear opening of the drum;a water collection part disposed at the base and configured to collect condensate water generated based on circulating the air through the air circulation flow path, the water collection part comprising a surrounding region that extends along a periphery of the water collection part and a bottom region that is disposed lower than the surrounding region; anda trap disposed at the water collection part and configured to restrict introduction of external air into the air circulation flow path through the water collection part, the trap comprising a bottom ...

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Номер записи: 64
24-06-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING A CONDENSER

Номер: US20210189636A1
Автор: NIEH JENN-YEU, RIOS ACEBAL MARCOS JAVIER, ROGERS BRIAN KEITH, VAIVE NICHOLAS B.
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining a cabinet interior. A container is rotatable within the cabinet interior, and at least partially defines a treating chamber. The treating chamber has a treating chamber air inlet and a treating chamber air outlet. An air recirculation circuit fluidly couples the treating chamber air outlet to the treating chamber air inlet. The laundry treating appliance includes a condenser. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a cabinet interior;a container, rotatable within the cabinet interior, and at least partially defining a treating chamber, the treating chamber having a treating chamber air inlet and a treating chamber air outlet;an air recirculation circuit fluidly coupling the treating chamber air outlet to the treating chamber air inlet; and a plurality of fins spaced from the air recirculation circuit; and', 'a liquid flow passage provided in the space between the air recirculation circuit and the plurality of fins., 'a liquid-cooled condenser comprising2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein a portion of the air recirculation circuit comprises the liquid-cooled condenser.3. The laundry treating appliance of further comprising a sump fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and to the liquid flow passage claim 1 , wherein liquid flowing through the liquid flow passage is provided to the sump.4. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the plurality of fins is in thermal contact with the cabinet interior.5. The laundry treating appliance of comprising a combination washing and drying laundry treating appliance.6. The laundry treating appliance of wherein air flows through the air recirculation circuit in a first direction and liquid flows through the liquid flow passage in a second direction.7. The laundry treating ...

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Номер записи: 65
25-06-2015 дата публикации

Intelligent electronic system for removing wrinkles on textile clothes and method for carrying out said wrinkle removal

Номер: US20150176193A1
Автор: Raul Santillan Galvan
Принадлежит: Mabe de CV SA

An intelligent electronic system for removing wrinkles from a textile clothes load, including an electronic integrated circuit of the microcontroller type placed preferably integrally on the mainboard of the dryer machine located on the control panel, an user interface located preferably on the control panel allowing communications between the user and the dryer machine, and a water-injection means located at the drum's air inlet. A process for removing wrinkles on textile clothes is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 66
21-05-2020 дата публикации

METHOD TO CONTROL OPERATION OF A LAUNDRY DRYER

Номер: US20200157731A1
Автор: Del Puppo Marco, Ragogna Roberto, Sillo Davide, Zavan Christian
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

A method to control operation of a laundry dryer. The method includes starting a drying cycle, and receiving a user input command through one of a first interface and a second interface. If the command is provided through the first interface, a first working routine is started. If the same command is provided through the second interface, a second working routine is started. The second routing is different in at least one operational parameter than the first working routine. A laundry dryer configured to perform the method is also provided. 123-. (canceled)24. A method to control operation of a laundry dryer comprising a control unit having a memory in which instructions for a drying cycle , a first working routine and a second working routine are stored , a first interface and a second interface , the first interface and the second interface being adapted to transfer a user input command received at the first interface or the second interface to the control unit for operating the laundry dryer , wherein the method comprises:starting a drying cycle; upon receiving the user input command through the first interface, starting the first working routine; and', 'upon receiving the user input command through the second interface, starting the second working routine which differs from the first working routine in at least one operational parameter set for operating the laundry dryer., 'receiving a user input command to the control unit through the first interface or the second interface to modify the drying cycle, wherein25. The method according to claim 24 , wherein the first interface is remote or separate from the laundry dryer.26. The method according to claim 25 , wherein the first interface is a portable communication end device adapted to receive and send data from/to the laundry dryer via a communication network.27. The method according to claim 25 , wherein the laundry dryer comprises a casing and the second interface comprises a control panel fixed to the casing. ...

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Номер записи: 67
08-07-2021 дата публикации

Laundry drier

Номер: US20210207315A1
Автор: Andrea Contarini, Andrea VANIN, Costantino Maguolo, Giuseppe Rossi, Ivan Azzalin, Nicola Reid
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances AB

A laundry drier having a cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted inside the cabinet, at least one electric element mounted in the drum, a wireless power transmitter unit fixed to said cabinet or to a component of said laundry drier unmovable with respect to said cabinet, and a wireless power receiver unit mounted in/on said drum. The said wireless power transmitter unit is electromagnetically coupled with said wireless power receiver unit, for transmitting electric power to the latter, and the wireless power receiver unit is electrically coupled with said at least one electric element, for supplying electric power to the latter.

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Номер записи: 68
28-06-2018 дата публикации

Dryer apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20180179694A1
Автор: Eun-Suk BANG, Hyung-Woo Lee, Ji-hyun WOO
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A drying apparatus is provided. The drying apparatus includes a first drying device including a drying basket and a first heater configured to provide hot air to the drying basket, a second drying device which is coupled with the first drying device and includes a drying drum and provides hot air to the drying drum, and a controller configured to, in response to the first drying device and the second drying device being simultaneously operated, reducing a heating performance of at least one of the first heater and the second heater.

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Номер записи: 69
15-07-2021 дата публикации

Clothes-handling apparatus

Номер: US20210214881A1
Автор: Miju SHIN, Seonglak KIM
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a clothes-handing apparatus comprising: a cabinet having a holder opening provided at an upper panel; an air moving part provided inside the cabinet so as to generate an air flow; a holder which is withdrawable from the cabinet through the holder opening and on which clothes are hung; and holder air holes provided at the holder so as to supply air to the clothes hung on the holder.

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Номер записи: 70
15-07-2021 дата публикации

Clothing management apparatus and method for controlling same

Номер: US20210214883A1
Автор: Dohaeng KIM, Donggyu LEE, Dongsuk Kim, Gyeongryeol CHAE, Jewoo BANG, Juyoung Kim, Youngdon JEONG
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is a clothing management apparatus. Disclosed clothing management apparatus comprises: memory; a steam generation apparatus for generating steam; a steam discharge member for spraying clothing with the steam generated by the steam generation apparatus; a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature inside the clothing management apparatus; and a processor which, when a clothing management start command is entered, stores the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor in memory, and controls the steam generation apparatus to carry out the action corresponding to the sensed temperature and clothing management start command, wherein, if an additional clothing management command is entered within a previously set time following an execution of an action corresponding to the clothing management start command, then the processor controls the steam generation apparatus to carry out the action corresponding to the temperature data stored in memory and additional clothing management command.

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Номер записи: 71
15-07-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BULKY ITEM DETECTION

Номер: US20210215422A1
Автор: ASHRAFZADEH FARHAD, CAROW JAMES P., KANCHANAVALLY SHREECHARAN
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating appliance and method for controlling the operation of a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment in accordance with a treating cycle of operation by determining the presence of a bulky laundry item based on image data of the laundry within the treating chamber. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry in accordance with a treating cycle of operation , comprising:a treating chamber configured to receive laundry;at least one imaging device configured to generate image data, the image data representative of laundry in the treating chamber; anda controller operably coupled to the imaging device and configured to determine a at least one characteristic of the laundry from the image data by processing the image data with computer software stored on the controller to define at least one determined characteristic and control the treating cycle of operation based on the at least one determined characteristic.2. The laundry treating appliance of wherein the controller configured to control the treating cycle of operation includes controlling at least one of a start of cycle condition claim 1 , an end of cycle condition claim 1 , a start of cycle step condition claim 1 , or an end of cycle step condition.3. The laundry treating appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a rotating drum operably coupled to a motor that is operably coupled to the controller and wherein the treating chamber is formed within at least a portion of the rotating drum and wherein the controller configured to control the treating cycle of operation includes controlling at least one of a rotational speed of the rotating drum or a direction of rotation of the rotating drum.4. The laundry treating appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a dispensing system configured to dispense a treating chemistry into the treating chamber and wherein the dispensing system is operably coupled to ...

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Номер записи: 72
05-07-2018 дата публикации

Controlled moisture removal in a laundry treating appliance

Номер: US20180187356A1
Автор: Barbara A. Balinski, Floyd G. Jackson, Karl David McAllister
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of operating a laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to a cycle of operation with the laundry treating appliance including a treating chamber for receiving laundry selectively accessible through a door, can include determining the removal of laundry after completion of the cycle of operation and reducing humidity in the treating chamber after determination of the removal of the laundry.

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Номер записи: 73
11-06-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY APPLIANCE COMPRISING A HUMIDITY SENSOR

Номер: US20200181824A1
Автор: Vitali Fabio
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A laundry appliance having a laundry drying chamber and a sensor for measuring the humidity of laundry items contained in the laundry drying chamber. The sensor includes an operating support having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The sensor also has at least one first pad provided on the first surface of the operating support and at least one second pad provided on the second surface of the operating support, both the first pad and the second pad being made of an electrically conductive material and being adapted to operate as a plate of a capacitor. Methods for detecting humidity of laundry items are also provided. 1. A laundry appliance comprising:a laundry drying chamber; and an operating support having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface;', 'at least one first pad provided on the first surface of the operating support and at least one second pad provided on the second surface of the operating support, the at least one first pad and the at least one second pad each being made of an electrically conductive material and being configured to operate as a plate of a capacitor., 'a sensor configured to generate one or more electric signals accounting for a degree of humidity of the laundry items contained in the laundry drying chamber, the sensor comprising2. The laundry appliance according to claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one first pad and the at least one second pad are arranged on the first surface and on the second surface claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , of the operating support claim 1 , such that the at least on first Dad and the at least one second pad are substantially superimposed in a direction orthogonal to the first surface and the second surfaces claim 1 , and the at least one first Dad and the at least one second Pad are separated by the operating support.3. The laundry appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the operating support comprises an electronic board comprising a first ...

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Номер записи: 74
11-06-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING INDUCTION HEATER AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20200181830A1
Автор: Hong Sangwook, JANG Jaehyuk
Принадлежит:

A laundry machine includes a tub; a drum that is rotatably mounted in the tub and holds laundry; an induction heater that is provided in the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential surface of the drum located in opposite; a motor that is configured to drive so as to rotate the drum; a temperature sensor that is configured to sense the temperature inside the tub; and a processor that is implemented to control drum RPM in spinning based on a preset spinning target RPM and control heat-spinning based by controlling the drive of the induction heater, wherein the processor controls the drive of the induction heater by setting a heating target temperature that is raised by the drive of the induction heater to be higher as the preset spinning target RPM is set to be lower. 1. A laundry machine comprising:a tub;a drum that is rotatably mounted in the tub and that is configured to hold laundry;an induction heater that is located in the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential surface of the drum;a motor that is located at a rear side of the tub and that is configured to rotatably drive the drum;a processor that is configured to control driving of the drum based on a preset target spinning speed of the drum, and configured to control a heat-spinning operation by controlling driving of the induction heater; anda temperature sensor that is connected to the processor and that is configured to sense a temperature inside the tub,wherein the processor is configured to control the driving of the induction heater by setting a target heating temperature,wherein the target heating temperature increases as the preset target spinning speed of the drum decreases, andwherein the heat-spinning operation comprises heating the laundry by driving the induction heater during rotation of the drum.2. The laundry machine of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to drive claim 1 , based on the drum being rotated claim 1 , the induction heater.3. The laundry ...

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Номер записи: 75
22-07-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210222351A1
Автор: Ahn Ingeun, Heo Seonil, KIM Shinwon
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating apparatus may comprise a cabinet that defines an exterior design; a drum rotatably mounted in the cabinet and configured to accommodate laundry; a drive unit or motor configured to rotate the drum; a hot air supply unit or hot air blower configured to supply high-temperature air to the drum and in communication with the drum; a collection portion or liquid chamber provided to collect water condensed from the drum and in communication with the hot air supply unit; and a drainage pump configured to discharge the water collected in the collection portion outside the cabinet such that the laundry treating apparatus may sense whether the condensate collected in the collection portion is frozen and thaw the frozen condensate. A control method of the laundry treating apparatus may be provided to thaw and operate the laundry treating apparatus. 1. A control method of a laundry treating apparatus , the method comprising:determining whether condensate collected in a liquid chamber is freezing or frozen, the liquid chamber being configured to collect condensate during an operation of the laundry treating apparatus and configured to be in communication with a hot air supply unit that supplies high-temperature air to a drum which is rotatably mounted and receives laundry.2. The control method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether condensate collected in the liquid chamber is freezing or frozen includes determining that the collected condensate in the liquid chamber is freezing or frozen when a rotation rate of an impeller of a drainage pump is at a predetermined rotation rate or less and when a temperature sensed by a temperature sensor is at a predetermined temperature or less claim 1 , the drainage pump being configured to discharge the condensate collected in the liquid chamber.3. The control method of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined temperature is higher than a freezing point of water.4. The control method of claim 1 , further comprising continuing ...

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Номер записи: 76
22-07-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20210222352A1
Автор: CHOI Yoonsung, KIM Cheolhwan, LEE Sedong
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating apparatus may include a drum in which laundry is stored, an air flow passage through which air is circulated, and a heating duct configured to supply hot air to the drum. The air flow passage and heating duct may be configured to prevent or reduce or cooling or condensing of moisture in the circulated air. A steam compressor may be provided to compress some of the air flowing through the air flow passage. 1. A laundry treating apparatus , comprising:a cabinet having a drum configured to store laundry therein;an air flow passage communicating with the drum;a heating duct communicating with the air flow passage and the drum;a first heater provided in the heating duct and configured to heat air flowing into the drum;a blower fan provided in the air flow passage and configured to suction air into the air flow passage and circulate air containing moisture from the laundry inside the drum;a branch pipe communicating with the air flow passage so that at least a portion of the air flowing through the air flow passage flows through the branch pipe;a steam compressor to compress the air flowing into the branch pipe;a second heater provided in the air flow passage and configured to heat the air circulating in the air flow passage with the air compressed in the steam compressor; anda cooling duct through which air outside the cabinet is suctioned to cool the air that has passed through the steam compressor and the second heater.2. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blower fan is provided downstream of the second heater with respect to a flow direction of air through the air flow passage.3. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heating duct is provided closer to an inner surface of the cabinet than the air flow passage.4. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the air flow passage is vertically aligned with the heating duct.5. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the heating duct and the air ...

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Номер записи: 77
22-07-2021 дата публикации

GARMENT DRYERS AND COMPONENTS FOR USE WITHIN GARMENT DRYERS

Номер: US20210222353A1
Автор: Durham Daniel
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A garment dryer may include a vehicle mounting arrangement (e.g., a cup holder insert, a magnet, an eyelet, a docking station) such that the garment dryer may be maintained in an upright orientation while an associated vehicle is accelerating, turning, traveling over bumps, decelerating, etc. A garment dryer may include an internal air plenum for ducting air from an air blower through a heating element toward air outlets. A garment dryer may include an automatic controller. 1. A garment dryer , comprising:a body having at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet;an air blower surrounded by a blower shroud;at least one heating element surrounded by a heating element shroud; andan air plenum, wherein the blower shroud, the heating element shroud and the air plenum are contained within the body, and wherein the blower shroud, the heating element shroud and the air plenum are configured to guide air flow from the at least one air inlet, through the air blower, through the at least one heating element, and to the at least one air outlet.2. The garment dryer as in claim 1 , further comprising:a substantially round shaped base, wherein the substantially round shaped base includes tension tabs configured to protrude into a space between the substantially round shaped base and an inside wall of a vehicle cup holder.3. The garment dryer as in claim 1 , further comprising:a magnet configured to removably secure the garment dryer to a magnetic object.4. The garment dryer as in claim 1 , further comprising:a controller having at least one of: a moisture sensor input, a timer input, a temperature sensor input, or an air flow sensor input.5. The garment dryer as in claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured to automatically vary at least one of: an air temperature or an air flow rate based upon at least one of: the moisture sensor input claim 4 , the timer input claim 4 , the temperature sensor input claim 4 , or the air flow sensor input.6. The garment dryer as in ...

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Номер записи: 78
18-06-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING INDUCTION HEATER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200190727A1
Автор: Hong Sangwook, KIM Woore
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are an object treating apparatus, and more particularly, an object treating apparatus for heating a drum using an induction heater and a control method thereof. The object treating apparatus includes a tub; a drum rotatably disposed within the tub and accommodating an object therein; an induction heater disposed on the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential face of the drum contacting the heater; a motor to rotate the drum; and a processor configured to control an operation of the induction heater to dry the object, wherein the processor is configured to control revolution per minute (RPM) of the drum to perform at least three drum motions having at least three different target RPMs respectively when drying the object. 1. An object treating apparatus comprising:a tub;a drum rotatably disposed within the tub and configured to receive an object therein;an induction heater disposed on the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential face of the drum facing the heater;a motor configured to rotate the drum; anda processor configured to control the induction heater to dry the object, and configured to, during drying the object, operate the drum in at least three drum motions by controlling revolutions per minute (RPM) of the drum, the at least three drum motions having at least three different target RPMs respectively.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drum motions include a space securing motion in which the drum is operated at a first target RPM claim 1 , the first target RPM being greater than a threshold spin RPM at which the drum is rotated to cause the object to come into contact with the drum and begin to rotate integrally with the drum.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first target RPM of the space securing motion is in a range of 90 to 110 RPM.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the drum motions include a rearrangement motion in which the drum is operated at a second target RPM claim 2 , the second target RPM being ...

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Номер записи: 79
18-06-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING INDUCTION HEATER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200190728A1
Автор: Hong Sangwook, NOH Hyunwoo
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Disclosed are an object treating apparatus, and more particularly, an object treating apparatus for heating a drum using an induction heater and a control method thereof. The object treating apparatus includes a tub; a drum rotatably disposed within the tub and accommodating an object therein; an induction heater disposed on the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential face of the drum contacting the heater; a motor to rotate the drum; and a processor configured to control an operation of the induction heater to dry the object, wherein the processor is configured to: control revolution per minute (RPM) of the drum to perform at least two drum motions having at least two different target RPMs respectively when drying the object. 1. An object treating apparatus comprising:a tub;a drum rotatably disposed within the tub and configured to accommodate an object therein;an induction heater disposed on the tub and configured to heat an outer circumferential face of the drum;a motor configured to rotate the drum; and controlling, during the drying of the object, the drum to have at least two different target rotation speeds that correspond to at least two drum motions; and', 'controlling the drum to stop for a time between drum motions having different target rotation speeds., 'a processor configured to control the induction heater to dry the object, and configured to control the drum by2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the drum motions include a space securing motion having a target rotation speed of the drum greater than a threshold rotation speed claim 1 , and wherein claim 1 , based on the drum being rotated at the threshold rotation speed claim 1 , the object contacts the drum and rotates integrally with the drum.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein based on the threshold rotation speed being in a range of 60 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) to 70 RPM claim 2 , the target rotation speed of the space securing motion is lower than a first resonance rotation ...

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Номер записи: 80
29-07-2021 дата публикации

DRYER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRYER

Номер: US20210230792A1
Автор: GRAESER Wolf-Peter, KRAUSE Joachim
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A disclosed dryer includes a receptacle configured to contain material to be dried, an air duct configured to route recirculating air and/or fresh air to the receptacle, a heating device configured to heat the recirculating air, and at least one sensor. The sensor is configured to determine a relative humidity and/or temperature, and the air duct includes at least one adjusting element configured to modify a portion of recirculating air routed to the receptacle. The dryer further includes a control or regulating device configured to control or regulate the portion of recirculating air routed to the receptacle and/or a heating capacity of the heating device during a drying process. A disclosed method includes controlling a portion of recirculating air routed to the receptacle and/or a heating capacity of the heating device. Further, a mixture of recirculating air and fresh air are varied during heat-up, drying, and cool-down phases. 1. A dryer comprising:a receptacle configured to contain material to be dried;an air duct configured to route recirculating air and/or fresh air to the receptacle;a heating device configured to heat the recirculating air;at least one sensor configured to determine a relative humidity and/or temperature, wherein the air duct comprises at least one adjusting element configured to modify a portion of recirculating air routed to the receptacle; anda control or regulating device configured to control or regulate the portion of recirculating air routed to the receptacle and/or a heating capacity of the heating device during a drying process.2. The dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting element comprises a ventilation flap and/or a recirculating air blower.3. The dryer according to claim 2 , wherein a position of the ventilation flap and/or an output of the recirculating air blower is continuously adjustable.4. The dryer according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to determine a relative humidity of exhaust air discharged ...

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Номер записи: 81
19-07-2018 дата публикации

Dryer and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20180202097A1
Автор: Da Eun Kim, Dong Woo Lee, Hee-soo JEONG, Jin Han Kim, Jin Young Choi, Seok-mo Chang, Seung Eun CHUNG, Sung Chan YUN, Yong Soon Park
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided are a dryer and method for controlling the same, which may appropriately and efficiently dry objects thrown into a receiving space by using high frequency electric fields and heated air. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure a dryer includes a main body, a drum rotationally placed inside the main body, a driver provides rotational force to the drum, an electrode part produces an electric field inside the drum, a power supplier supplies power to the electrode part, an air heater heats air, a blower supplies heated air into the drum and a controller controls the power supplier to block power supplied to the electrode part depending on a dried state of an object contained in the drum, controls the driver to rotate the drum, and controls the air heater and the blower to supply heated air into the drum.

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Номер записи: 82
25-06-2020 дата публикации

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20200199806A1
Автор: Doh Youngjin, PARK Hyoungsup, PARK Sunghoo
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A clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a door, and a steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to circulate and condition air in the treatment chamber. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply tank that is installed in the tank installation space, that is connected to the steam unit, and that is configured to supply water to the steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage tank that is separably installed in the tank installation space, that is configured to store condensed water generated in at least one of the treatment chamber or the heat pump unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply level sensor. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage level sensor. 1. A clothes treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines a treatment chamber that is configured to receive hung clothes and a cycle chamber that is configured to receive machinery and that includes a tank module frame that is configured to receive a water supply tank and a drainage tank;a door that is configured to open and close the cabinet;a steam unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to supply steam to the treatment chamber;a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configure to condition and circulate air in the treatment chamber; anda tank support bar that defines part of a surface of the tank installation space and configured to support the water supply tank and the drainage tank;wherein the water supply tank is separably installed in the tank module frame, is connected to the steam unit, and is configured to supply water to the steam unit, andwherein the drainage tank is separably installed in the tank module frame and is configured to store condensed water generated in the treatment chamber or the heat pump unit,wherein the water supply tank ...

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Номер записи: 83
25-06-2020 дата публикации

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20200199807A1
Автор: Doh Youngjin, PARK Hyoungsup, PARK Sunghoo
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A clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a door, and a steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to circulate and condition air in the treatment chamber. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply tank that is installed in the tank installation space, that is connected to the steam unit, and that is configured to supply water to the steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage tank that is separably installed in the tank installation space, that is configured to store condensed water generated in at least one of the treatment chamber or the heat pump unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply level sensor. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage level sensor. 1. A clothes treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines a treatment chamber that is configured to receive hung clothes and a cycle chamber that is configured to receive machinery and that includes a tank module frame that is configured to receive a water supply tank and a drainage tank;a door that is configured to open and close the cabinet;a steam unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to supply steam to the treatment chamber;a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configure to condition and circulate air in the treatment chamber;a water supply level sensor that is configured to sense a level of water in the water supply tank; anda drainage level sensor that is configured to sense a level of water in the drainage tank and that is locate above the water supply level sensor,wherein the water supply tank is separably installed in the tank module frame, is connected to the steam unit, and is configured to supply water to the steam unit, andwherein the drainage tank is separably installed in the tank module frame and is configured to store condensed water ...

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Номер записи: 84
04-07-2019 дата публикации

Smart clothes drying device and smart clothes drying method

Номер: US20190203407A1
Автор: Enhui Guan, Xueyun Wang
Принадлежит: BOE Technology Group Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides a smart clothes drying device and a smart clothes drying method. The smart clothes drying device includes a light intensity sensor, an integrated controller, an umbrella and at least one clothes hanger. The light intensity sensor is to sense light intensity and output a light intensity signal. The integrated controller is to receive the light intensity signal and control opening or closing of the umbrella according to a comparison result of comparing the light intensity signal with a closing light intensity threshold or an opening light intensity threshold in such a manner that the integrated controller controls opening the umbrella when the light intensity signal is greater than the opening light intensity threshold, and the integrated controller controls closing the umbrella when the light intensity signal is less than the closing light intensity threshold.

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Номер записи: 85
05-08-2021 дата публикации

Self cleaning sump cover

Номер: US20210238795A1
Автор: Arun Rajendran, Gianluca Bocchino, Roy E. Masters
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A fluid flow system for a laundry appliance includes a blower that delivers process air along an airflow path having a heat exchanger. A drain channel receives condensate from the heat exchanger and fluid spray from a spray nozzle for directing lint particles to the drain channel and on to a sump for collecting fluid, including the condensate. A pump seat and a fluid outlet are integrally formed in a sump cover. A pump directs the fluid from the sump to the fluid outlet. A fluid level sensor detects at least minimum and maximum capacities of the fluid in the sump. When the fluid is below the minimum capacity, the pump defines an idle state. When the fluid reaches the minimum capacity, the pump defines an active state. When the fluid exceeds the maximum capacity, the pump directs the fluid to the fluid outlet.

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Номер записи: 86
04-08-2016 дата публикации

Clothing dryer and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20160222576A1
Автор: Geun Kang, Hye Joon Seok, Hyung-Woo Lee, Sang Oh Yoo
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed herein is a dryer which includes a drum for accommodating an object to be dried, a combustion device for combusting gas to heat air, a blowing device for transferring the heated air into the drum, and a valve assembly for controlling a gas discharge amount supplied to the combustion device, wherein the valve assembly may operate in one mode among a high heating power mode which maximizes the gas discharge amount, a low heating power mode which generates 50% or less heating power compared to the high heating power mode, and a standby mode which blocks the gas discharge.

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Номер записи: 87
02-07-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF THERMO-VACUUM DRYING AND PROCESSING

Номер: US20200208335A1
Автор: Buyadgie Dmytro, Buyadgie Olexiy, Chudnovsky Yaroslav
Принадлежит: UTILIZATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, NFP

Methods and systems for the thermo-vacuum drying and processing of objects such as clothes. A vacuum ejector driven by high-pressure steam is employed to evacuate evaporated moisture mixed with air from a dryer vessel producing an intensification of the drying process such as can significantly reduce the energy and time requirements for the drying process and increase water utilization. 1. A method for thermo-vacuum drying an object , the method comprising:inserting the object into a thermo-vacuum dryer vessel;applying heat to the object in the thermo-vacuum dryer vessel to evaporate moisture from the object within the dryer vessel; andevacuating evaporated moisture mixed with air from the dryer vessel via a vacuum ejector driven by high-pressure steam.2. The method of additionally comprising:generating high-pressure steam in a boiler/steam generator andintroducing at least a portion of the generated high-pressure steam directly to the vacuum ejector to affect the evacuation of the evaporated moisture mixed with air from the dryer vessel.3. The method of additionally comprising:directing at least a first portion of the generated high-pressure steam to the vacuum ejector to provide a motive flow to drive the vacuum ejector to affect the evacuation of the evaporated moisture mixed with air from the dryer vessel anddirecting a second portion of the generated high-pressure steam to a heat exchanger for heating the object inside the dryer vessel.4. The method of additionally comprising:directing at least a portion of the evacuated evaporated moisture mixed with air mixture from the dryer vessel to a heat exchanger to condense moisture and separate at least a portion of the condensed moisture from the air.5. The method of wherein the heat exchanger acts on at least a portion of the evaporated moisture to form a condensate stream claim 4 , the method additionally comprising:feeding at least a first portion of the condensate stream to the boiler/steam generator to form ...

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Номер записи: 88
12-08-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STATIC ELECTRICITY WITHIN A DRYER APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210246602A1
Автор: Miranda Razo Victor Hugo
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A dryer appliance including a drum defining a chamber for receiving clothes, a moisture sensor for detecting a remaining moisture content within the clothes, and a water supply in fluid communication with the chamber is provided. A controller determines that the remaining moisture content has dropped below a predetermined moisture content and calculates a remaining cycle time based at least in part on a selected dryness level. The controller further determines a spray schedule based on at least one of a load size, a flow restriction, or a selected heat level, and provides a spray of water into the chamber according to the spray schedule until the remaining cycle time has lapsed. 1. A dryer appliance comprising:a cabinet;a drum rotatably mounted within the cabinet, the drum defining a chamber for receipt of clothes for drying;a moisture sensor for detecting a remaining moisture content within the clothes;a water supply in fluid communication with the chamber for selectively providing a spray of water into the chamber; and determining that the remaining moisture content has dropped below a predetermined moisture content;', 'calculating a remaining cycle time based at least in part on a selected dryness level;', 'determining a spray schedule based on at least one of a load size, a flow restriction, or a selected heat level; and', 'providing the spray of water into the chamber according to the spray schedule until the remaining cycle time has lapsed., 'a controller operably coupled to the moisture sensor and the water supply, the controller being configured for2. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the spray schedule comprises a plurality of pulse periods claim 1 , each of the plurality of pulse periods having an ON time followed by an OFF time of the spray of water.3. The dryer appliance of claim 1 , wherein the spray schedule comprises a variable number of pulses depending at least in part on the remaining cycle time.4. The dryer appliance of claim 3 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 89
19-08-2021 дата публикации

CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20210254266A1
Автор: JUNG Hansu, KIM Jaemin, LEE Junho, LIM Lisuel, PARK Sangwoo
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A clothing treatment apparatus includes a plurality of inverters for controlling the motors of a drum, a compressor, and a blowing fan, a converter for converting input power input from an external source and outputting the converted power to the inverters, and a control unit for controlling the plurality of inverters and the converter. 1. A clothing treatment apparatus , comprising:a main body that defines an external appearance of the clothing treatment apparatus;a drum rotatably disposed inside the main body and configured to accommodate an object to be dried by heated air;a compressor configured to compress refrigerant to exchange heat with dehumidified air circulated through a condenser to the drum, wherein the dehumidified air has less moisture relative to the heated air;a blower fan configured to generate a flow of the heated air or the dehumidified air;a plurality of inverters configured to transfer power to at least one of the drum, the compressor, or the blower fan;a converter configured to receive input power from an outside, convert the received power, and output the converted power to the plurality of inverters; anda control unit configured to generate command information corresponding to each of the plurality of inverters and to control the converter based on the generated command information.2. The clothing treatment apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a first motor configured to rotate the drum claim 1 , a second motor configured to rotate the blower fan claim 1 , and a third motor configured to drive the compressor claim 1 , a first inverter configured to transfer power to the first motor,', 'a second inverter configured to transfer power to the second motor, and', 'a third inverter configured to transfer power to the third motor., 'wherein the plurality of inverters comprise3. The clothing treatment apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the control unit is configured to:generate a first switching signal for controlling the first inverter, a second ...

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Номер записи: 90
19-08-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE HAVING SENSORS, AND METHODS OF OPERATION

Номер: US20210254268A1
Автор: MASTERS ROY E.
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A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a cabinet defining a cabinet interior. A drum is rotatable within the cabinet interior, and at least partially defines a treating chamber. The treating chamber has a treating chamber air inlet and a treating chamber air outlet. A drying air circuit is fluidly coupled to the treating chamber air inlet and to the treating chamber air outlet. The laundry treating appliance can include first and second air temperature sensors, at least a first humidity sensor, and a controller operably coupled with the sensors. 1. A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation , the laundry treating appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a cabinet interior;a drum, rotatable within the cabinet interior, and at least partially defining a treating chamber, the treating chamber having a treating chamber air inlet and a treating chamber air outlet;a drying air circuit fluidly coupled to the treating chamber air inlet and to the treating chamber air outlet;a first air temperature sensor provided in the drying air circuit and outputting a first signal indicative of an inlet air temperature of drying air in the drying air circuit that flows through the treating chamber air inlet;a second air temperature sensor provided in the drying air circuit and outputting a second signal indicative of an outlet air temperature of the drying air exiting the treating chamber air outlet;at least a first humidity sensor provided in the drying air circuit and outputting a third signal indicative of an inlet air humidity value of the drying air entering the treating chamber air inlet; anda controller estimating an air flow rate through the drying air circuit, and further operably coupled with the first and second air temperature sensors and the first humidity sensor to receive and process the first, second, and third signals and the estimated air flow rate to ...

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Номер записи: 91
09-07-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR TREATING LAUNDRY AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200217007A1
Автор: Hong Sangwook, KIM Changoh, KIM Woore
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Disclosed are an apparatus for treating laundry with an induction heater and controlling method thereof. In a laundry treating apparatus including an induction heater, the present invention includes a first step of setting a normal dry mode and an abnormal dry mode for controlling the induction heater with a output relatively lower than that of the normal dry mode, a second step of operating the induction heater in the normal dry mode, a third step of determining whether a dry load is a normal load or an abnormal load using at least one of a temperature of a drum and a current of a motor, and a fourth step of if the dry load is determined as the abnormal load, controlling the induction heater in the abnormal dry mode. 1. A method of controlling a laundry treating apparatus including an induction heater , the method comprising:setting a normal dry mode and an abnormal dry mode for controlling an induction heater of the laundry treating apparatus, wherein an output of the induction heater in the abnormal dry mode is lower than an output of the induction heater in the normal dry mode;driving the induction heater in the normal dry mode;determining, based on at least one of a temperature of a drum of the laundry treating apparatus or a current of a motor of the laundry treating apparatus, whether a laundry load is a normal load or an abnormal load; andcontrolling, based on a determination that the laundry load is the abnormal load, the induction heater in the abnormal dry mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the laundry load is a normal load or an abnormal load comprises:determining that the laundry load is the abnormal load based on at least one of a temperature increase rate of the drum being equal to or greater than a preset value or a current fluctuation of the motor being within a preset range.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining whether the laundry load is a normal load or an abnormal load comprises:determining, based on the laundry ...

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Номер записи: 92
09-07-2020 дата публикации

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20200217008A1
Автор: Doh Youngjin, PARK Hyoungsup, PARK Sunghoo
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A clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a door, and a steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to circulate and condition air in the treatment chamber. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply tank that is installed in the tank installation space, that is connected to the steam unit, and that is configured to supply water to the steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage tank that is separably installed in the tank installation space, that is configured to store condensed water generated in at least one of the treatment chamber or the heat pump unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply level sensor. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage level sensor. 1. A clothes treatment apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines a treatment chamber that is configured to receive hung clothes and a cycle chamber that is configured to receive machinery and that includes a tank module frame that is configured to receive a water supply tank and a drainage tank;a door that is configured to open and close the cabinet;a steam unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to supply steam to the treatment chamber;a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configure to condition and circulate air in the treatment chamber;wherein the water supply tank is separably installed in the tank module frame, is connected to the steam unit, and is configured to supply water to the steam unit,wherein the drainage tank is separably installed in the tank module frame and is configured to store condensed water generated in the treatment chamber or the heat pump unit, and a first tank body that is open at a front thereof and that has a round upper side;', 'a first tank cover that is coupled to the front of the first tank body and that defines a first water- ...

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Номер записи: 93
16-07-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPERATION

Номер: US20200224358A1
Автор: MASTERS ROY E., RAJENDRAN ARUN
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A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a drum, and an air conduit fluidly coupled to the drum, with a heat source associated with the air conduit, includes moving air through an air conduit to the drum; heating the moving air by operating the heat source; and introducing atomized liquid into the air conduit upstream of the heat source. 1. A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a drum , an air conduit fluidly coupled to the drum , and a heat exchanger having an evaporator and a condenser associated with the air conduit , and an atomizer fluidly coupled to the air conduit , the method comprising:moving air through the air conduit to the drum;heating the moving air by operating the condenser; andintroducing atomized liquid, from the atomizer, into the air conduit upstream of the condenser and downstream of the evaporator such that the atomized liquid is suspended in the moving air and the condenser creates steam from the atomized liquid suspended in the moving air; andblowing the steam and moving air through the air conduit and into the drum to provide the steam into the drum.2. The method of wherein the introducing the atomized liquid comprises spraying the atomized liquid into the air conduit.3. The method of wherein the spraying the atomized liquid into the air conduit further comprises spraying the atomized liquid directly onto the condenser.4. The method of wherein the heating the atomized liquid comprises activating the condenser in the air conduit.5. The method of wherein the atomized liquid is delivered at a pressure of at least 20 PSI.6. The method of wherein introducing the atomized liquid comprises drawing liquid condensate from a condensate reservoir and introducing the liquid condensate in atomized form into the air conduit.7. The method of wherein introducing the atomized liquid comprises introducing atomized liquid directly onto the condenser.8. The method of further comprising heating the atomized liquid downstream ...

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Номер записи: 94
26-08-2021 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210262140A1
Автор: CHOI Hyeokjin, KIM Bobin, KIM Hansaem, LEE Dongmin, LEE Joonho, LIM Kyoungae, PARK Haeyoon, SON Romon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a washing machine and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a technology capable of controlling washing modes in various manners by manipulating a control panel of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a display configured to display a washing mode, an inputter configured to receive a washing mode select command, a storage configured to store a selected washing mode, and a controller configured to allow a washing mode, which has the largest number of times selected during a predetermined number of times of washings, to be displayed on a first screen of the display, and in response to the number of the washing mode having the largest number of selection times being plural, configured to allow a washing mode, which is the last selected among the plurality of washing modes, to be displayed on the first screen of the display. 1. An apparatus comprising:a washing machine having an opening through which to receive laundry into the washing machine;a dryer disposed above the washing machine and having an opening through which to receive laundry into the dryer; and a display to display an operation state of the washing machine and an operation state of the dryer,', 'a washing machine selection inputter that is operable by a user to select the washing machine,', 'a washing machine operation start/stop inputter which is displayable in a first state that indicates to the user that the washing machine operation start/stop inputter is not operable by the user, and a second state that indicates to the user that the washing machine operation start/stop inputter is operable by the user to start or stop an operation of the washing machine,', 'a dryer selection inputter that is operable by the user to select the dryer, and', 'a dryer operation start/stop inputter which is displayable in a first state that indicates to the user that the dryer operation start/stop inputter is not operable by the user, and a second state that indicates to the ...

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Номер записи: 95
26-08-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY APPLIANCE UTILIZING A PERMANENT SPLIT CAPACITOR MOTOR HAVING A SENSOR FOR PROVIDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITHIN THE APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210262151A1
Автор: Galloway Beau D., Landrey Jeffrey F., Lopez Eduardo Abraham, Savage Jason R.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A laundry appliance includes a blower that selectively delivers process air through an airflow path. A rotating drum defines a portion of the airflow path. The rotating drum is attached to a drive shaft that rotates the rotating drum about a rotational axis. The blower and the drive shaft are operated by a common motor. A heater selectively delivers heat to the airflow path. The heater defines an energizing state when a motor current delivered to the common motor is within a predetermined motor current range that is indicative of the common motor operating. The heater defines an idle state when the motor current is outside of the predetermined motor current range. 1. An appliance comprising:a drive shaft having a first end coupled to a first mechanical assembly that operates relative to an airflow path, the drive shaft including a second end coupled to a second mechanical assembly that operates relative to the airflow path;a permanent split capacitor motor that selectively activates to operate the drive shaft about a rotational axis; anda heater in communication with the airflow path that selectively delivers heat to the airflow path, wherein the heater defines an energizing state when the permanent split capacitor motor includes a motor current having a motor current level that is above a lower threshold current and below an upper threshold current.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the drive shaft is coupled with a blower that operates to selectively deliver process air through the airflow path.3. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the second end of the drive shaft is coupled with a rotating drum to operate the rotating drum claim 2 , wherein the rotating drum defines a portion of the airflow path.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the heater in the energizing state receives an activation signal for delivering heat to the airflow path.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the heater defines an idle state when the permanent split capacitor ...

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Номер записи: 96
26-08-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE FOR DRYING LAUNDRY

Номер: US20210262152A1
Автор: VAIVE NICHOLAS B.
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A method of operating a laundry treating appliance with a treating chamber for treating a load of laundry the method comprising supplying a rinse to the treating chamber during a rinse cycle, rotating the treating chamber at a tumbling speed, spinning the treating chamber in an extraction cycle to remove excess moisture from the load of laundry, sensing a parameter indicative of a remaining moisture content value in the load of laundry, comparing the remaining moisture content value to a pre-determined remaining moisture content value. 1. A method of extracting liquid from a laundry load during of operation of a wash cycle , the method comprising:a) supplying water into the drum;b) heating the supplied water to a predetermined temperature to form hot water;c) rotating the drum at a tumbling speed in the presence of the hot water;d) rotating the drum at a spinning speed;e) sensing a parameter indicative of a residual moisture content of the laundry load; andf) repeating at least d) and e) until the sensed parameter indicates a residual moisture content below a predetermined threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising repeating at least b) and c) until the sensed parameter indicates a residual moisture content below a predetermined threshold.3. The method of wherein the supplying the water comprises at least one of spraying the water into the drum or immersing at least a portion of the drum in the supplied water.4. The method of wherein the supplying the water further comprises recirculating the water through the drum.5. The method of wherein the heating the supplied water comprises increasing the predetermined temperature for at least one of the repeats of b).6. The method of wherein the spinning speed is increased for at least one of the repeats of d).7. The method of wherein the repeating includes repeating a).8. The method of wherein a) occurs concurrently with b).9. The method of further comprising draining the hot water from the drum after the ...

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Номер записи: 97
26-08-2021 дата публикации

DETECTING DEGREE OF DRYNESS IN A HEAT PUMP LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210262153A1
Автор: Djerekarov Jivko Ognianov, Dunn David Scott
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A method of operating a laundry appliance in a drying cycle includes motivating a flow of process air from a drum of the laundry appliance across an evaporator of a sealed system. Refrigerant in the evaporator of the sealed system absorbs heat from the flow of process air and the refrigerant circulates through the sealed system. The method also includes receiving, by a controller of the laundry appliance, an input indicative of a characteristic of the sealed system. The method further includes determining, by the controller, a dryness level of articles in the drum of the laundry appliance based on the received input indicative of the characteristic of the sealed system. 1. A method of operating a laundry appliance in a drying cycle , the method comprising:motivating a flow of process air from a drum of the laundry appliance across an evaporator of a sealed system, whereby refrigerant in the evaporator of the sealed system absorbs heat from the flow of process air and the refrigerant circulates through the sealed system;receiving, by a controller of the laundry appliance, an input indicative of a characteristic of the sealed system; anddetermining, by the controller, a dryness level of articles in the drum of the laundry appliance based on the received input indicative of the characteristic of the sealed system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic of the sealed system is a degree of superheat in the sealed system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the input indicative of the degree of superheat in the sealed system corresponds to a position of an expansion valve of the sealed system.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the input indicative of the degree of superheat in the sealed system corresponds to a measured temperature in the sealed system.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the measured temperature is measured in a suction line of the sealed system upstream of a compressor of the sealed system.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the measured ...

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Номер записи: 98
26-08-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING ARTICLES

Номер: US20210262729A1
Автор: HERMAN MARK L., PUTNAM DANIEL M.
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A method and apparatus for drying a wet textile article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator and a controller, the method includes supplying a power level to the RF applicator to energize the RF applicator to generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field), determining a dynamic drying cycle of operation in the controller, and controlling the power level of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation, wherein the wet article is dried. 1. A method for dehydrating a wet article with a radio frequency (RF) applicator having an anode element , a cathode element , and a controller , the method comprising:capacitively coupling the anode element to the cathode element;supplying a power level to the RF applicator to energize the RF applicator and generate a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field) within the radio frequency spectrum between the anode and cathode elements;determining in the controller a dynamic drying cycle of operation; andcontrolling the power level of the RF applicator according to the determination of the dynamic drying cycle of operation wherein liquid in the wet article residing within the e-field will be dielectrically heated to effect a drying of the wet article.2. The method of further including measuring a parameter related to the energization of the RF applicator by way of at least one of the anode or cathode elements.3. The method of wherein the parameter is at least one of voltage or current.4. The method of wherein the determining the dynamic drying cycle of operation further comprises modifying at least one energizing parameter.5. The method of wherein the determining step is based on a comparison of the measured parameter to at least one reference parameter value.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying characteristics of the wet article claim 1 , and wherein the determining the dynamic drying cycle of operation is based in part on the identification of the wet ...

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Номер записи: 99
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Air flow pressure compensator system for clothes dryers

Номер: US20160244907A1
Автор: Bruce R. VILLELLA, James Beaudreault
Принадлежит: American Dryer Corp, Whirlpool Corp

An air flow pressure compensator system maintains substantially constants air flow within a clothes dryer system and adjusts the speed of one or more exhaust fans by monitoring one or more sensors/transmitters positioned in one or more exhaust ducts and/or one or more incoming air ducts. The system includes a compensator controller; a variable frequency drive electrically coupled to the compensator controller; and an anemometer and/or a differential pressure sensor/transmitter electrically coupled to the compensator controller that allow for real-time monitoring and system adjusting, which improve clothing drying time and dryer efficiency.

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Номер записи: 100