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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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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Laundry machine

Номер: US20120006070A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a laundry machine for treating laundry. One embodied laundry machine may have an opening in the rear of the tub. A flexible material is connected between the drive assembly and the rear opening of the tub for sealing therebetween. The flexible material allows the drive assembly to move or vibrate relatively to the tub. The flexible material may be referred to as a flexible sealer.

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Variable airflow in laundry dryer having variable air inlet

Номер: US20120011738A1
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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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Washing machine and controlling method thereof

Номер: US20120017646A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A washing machine and a controlling method of the same are disclosed. A washing machine includes a cabinet ( 10 ) defining an exterior appearance thereof, a tub ( 20 ) provided in the cabinet ( 10 ), the tub ( 20 ) receiving wash water therein, a drum ( 30 ) rotatable inside the tub ( 20 ), the drum ( 30 ) receiving laundry therein, a plurality of sensor members ( 100,102,104,112,116,120,130 ) installed in at least one of the drum ( 30 ) and tub ( 20 ), each of the sensor members ( 100,102,104,112,116,120,130 ) sensing the distance between the drum ( 30 ) and the tub ( 20 ), and a control part controlling the drum ( 30 ) based on a sensing value sensed by the sensor members ( 100,102,104,112,116,120,130 ). An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine having a secured tub ( 20 ) that is able to prevent collision between a drum ( 30 ) and the tub ( 20 ), and a controlling method thereof.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Washing machine and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20120056827A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A washing machine to provide a user interface environment using a full-touch LCD to perform communication over a network and a method of controlling the same. It is possible to provide a user interface by simple and convenient touch manipulation and display information regarding a user manipulation state and an operation state of the washing machine according to various visual/tactile tastes.

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21-06-2012 дата публикации

Control method of laundry machine

Номер: US20120151685A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The patent application discloses a control method of a laundry machine provided with a balancer. The method includes a balancing step of at least one time for rotating a drum ( 30 ) at a constant speed for a predetermined time by decelerating the drum ( 30 ) if the drum ( 30 ) is accelerated at a predetermined RPM or more. The balancing step is performed after a rotation speed of the drum ( 30 ) passes through a transient region of the laundry machine ( 100 ).

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

System for steam treatment of textiles

Номер: US20120159806A1
Автор: Todd Dana
Принадлежит: VINEYARD GROUP LLC

A steam treatment system ( 10 ) for textiles can include a detachable hanger ( 14 ) which is removably attachable to a steam unit ( 12 ). The steam unit ( 12 ) can include a vaporizing element ( 16 ) which is operatively connectable to a water source ( 18 ) and is designed to produce steam. A steam outlet ( 20 ) with a shut-off valve ( 22 ) can also be part of the steam unit ( 12 ). The detachable hanger ( 14 ) can be configured to support an article of textile such as a shirt, suit, dress, slacks, towel or the like. More particularly, the hanger ( 14 ) can include a support body enclosing a steam chamber ( 24 ) and a steam inlet ( 26 ) which is removably attachable to the steam outlet ( 20 ) of the steam unit ( 12 ). In this manner the detachable hanger ( 14 ) can be removably coupled to the steam unit ( 12 ) to allow steam to fill the hanger ( 14 ). The support body can also include a plurality of steam vents or apertures ( 30 ) which are oriented to transmit steam from the steam chamber ( 24 ) to the article of textile supported thereon. Such a steam treatment system ( 10 ) can find effective application in homes and service oriented businesses such as hotels and gyms.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for controlling motor, washing machine, and method of controlling the washing machine

Номер: US20120324654A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method and apparatus for controlling a motor, a washing machine, and a method of controlling the washing machine that efficiently calculate an amount of laundry within a drum are provided. The method of controlling a washing machine that calculates an amount of laundry housed within a drum rotating by a motor, the method includes: accelerating the drum from a first rotation speed to a second rotation speed by enabling the motor to apply torque to the drum in a predetermined direction and decelerating the drum from the second rotation speed to the first rotation speed by enabling the motor to apply torque to the drum in an opposite direction; and calculating the laundry amount from the sum of currents applied to the motor at the accelerating of the drum.

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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
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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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20130055770A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A method of detecting weight of laundry contained in a washing machine. A calibration mode is provided that is performed separately from a washing mode such that a detection error of the weight of laundry, which occurs due to external environment factors, is calibrated when the weight of laundry is detected using a motor. The calibration mode is provided to find the weight detection offset data of the washing machine based on external environment factors, and to store the weight detection offset data found. When the weight of laundry is detected in a next washing mode, the weight of laundry is calibrated by use of the weight detection offset data of the washing machine, so that the weight of laundry accommodated in the washing machine is precisely detected.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Clothes treatment apparatus and method for controlling a clothes treatment apparatus

Номер: US20130091726A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A clothes treatment apparatus and a method for controlling a clothes treatment apparatus are provided. The clothes treatment apparatus may include a drying duct, a first blower fan located in the drying duct that circulates interior air within the drying duct, and a filter located in the drying duct. The method may include sensing clogging of the filter, and switching a flow of air passing through the filter from a first direction to an opposite second direction if clogging of the filter is sensed. The method may further include a washing cycle for washing clothes, and a drying cycle for drying the clothes. An implementation time of the washing cycle may be less than an implementation time of the drying cycle.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Cloth treating apparatus

Номер: US20130098121A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A cloth treating apparatus is disclosed, including a cabinet having a housing space for housing cloth, a water supply unit for supplying steam to the housing space selectively, and a water spray unit movably provided to one side of the cabinet to be connected to the water supply unit selectively for supplying the steam from the water supply unit to the cloth.

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

Washing machine wherein the type and amount of laundry can be detected

Номер: US20130133379A1
Принадлежит: Arcelik AS

In the washing machine ( 1 ) of the present invention, first the type of the laundry placed in the drum ( 2 ) is determined and the amount of laundry is provided to be estimated correctly by means of using the detected laundry type information in determining the valve ( 4 ) opening pressure level (Pva 1 ) and the valve ( 4 ) closing pressure level (Pvu 1 ) in the water receiving step.

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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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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Timing control and timed wash cycle for an automatic washer

Номер: US20130263387A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A control for an automatic washer to operate the washer through a wash cycle determined based upon various soils and stains in the substrate load to be washed with a wash liquor in a wash zone of the washer. The control has a plurality of stain/soil type entrées, which can be at least one of selected and detected, and cleaned with a particular wash cycle. The control has dispensing control over at least one wash liquor additive. The control has a user input to permit the user to customize the operation of the control with regard to the dispensing of the various wash liquor additive and a timing mechanism. The control has operational control over the particular wash cycles using the dispensing control to dispense additives to the wash liquor at selected times during the wash cycle.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20140026435A1
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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06-02-2014 дата публикации

System for controlling supply of ozone to washing machine to maximize cumulative ct value

Номер: US20140033445A1
Принадлежит: AWOIS LLC

Method and system for controlling a concentration of ozone is a washing machine to be at or below a target value so that a cumulative contact time of the ozone with laundry approaches a duration of time of an entire wash stage or cycle thereby ensuring killing of any infectious diseases. The method comprises supplying ozone to the washing machine, upon filling the washing machine, and supplementing the supplied ozonated water by supplying additional ozone to the wash machine during each wash stage or cycle, and controlling the supply of ozone supplied to the wash machine so that the concentration of ozone sampled or exhausting from the washing machine is controlled to be within a control band between 60% and 100% of the target value and the cumulative contact time of the ozone with the laundry is at least 60% of the duration of the entire wash stage or cycle.

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

Method for controlling laundry treating appratus

Номер: US20140082959A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Control of a laundry treating apparatus, in which a drum is controlled to accelerate to a first rate of rotation and then decelerate from the first rate of rotation to a second rate of rotation. A deceleration time taken for the drum having accelerated to the first rate of rotation to be decelerated to the second rate of rotation is determined and at least one of a dryness level and a percentage of water content of laundry received in the drum is determined based on the deceleration time. A determination is made as to whether the laundry in the drum includes water-filled laundry based on at least one of the dryness level and the percentage of water content of the laundry and dehydration drying of the laundry in the drum is controlled based on the determination of whether the laundry in the drum includes water-filled laundry.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Clothes treatment apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20180002860A1
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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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for controlling detergent quantity

Номер: US20200002868A1
Автор: Jiyoun YANG
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Provided are a washing machine based on artificial intelligence and a method of controlling a detergent quantity thereof. The method of controlling a detergent quantity of a washing machine based on artificial intelligence (AI) includes obtaining information about a kind of detergent from an external information collector; applying the information about a kind of detergent to a pre-learned artificial neural network (ANN) model; determining a kind of the detergent based on the application result; receiving appropriate detergent quantity information from the server according to the determined kind of detergent; and determining whether a supplied detergent quantity satisfies an appropriate detergent quantity. Thereby, it can be guided to use an appropriate quantity of detergent according to a laundry amount. An AI device may be connected to a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a device related to a 5G service, and the like.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE COMPRISING AN OUTPUT MODULE AND/OR A SENSOR MODULE

Номер: US20210002810A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A device for use in a household appliance is disclosed, the device comprising: at least one casing, wherein the casing is configured to be placed in a treatment chamber of a household appliance; wherein the casing comprises at least one output module, which is configured to dispense at least one preparation into the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or to trigger an output; and at least one sensor module, which is configured to determine sensor data characteristic of the condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or of the device; wherein the sensor module comprises at least one sensor, wherein the sensor data at least partially represents information determined by employing the at least one sensor; wherein the data determined by sensor is at least partially indicative of a load condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance. 1. Device for use in a household appliance , the device comprising:at least one casing,wherein the casing is configured to be placed in a treatment chamber of a household appliance;wherein the casing comprises:at least one output module, which is configured to dispense at least one preparation into the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or to trigger an output;andat least one sensor module which is configured to determine sensor data related to the condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or the device;wherein said sensor module comprises at least one sensor, wherein said sensor data at least partially representing data determined by said at least one sensor, wherein said at least one sensor is a magnetic field sensor;wherein the data determined by the sensor is at least partially indicative of a load condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance; andwherein the dispensing and/or the triggering of the output of the preparation by the at least one output module is at least partially based on the sensor data.2. Device according to claim 1 , ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

DRYING APPLIANCE HAVING AN ACCESSORY PORT FOR PROVIDING EXTERNAL AIRFLOW FOR POWERED ACCESSORIES

Номер: US20210002811A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A laundry appliance includes a processing chamber positioned within a cabinet. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path and through the processing chamber. An accessory port is positioned on an exterior surface of the cabinet and coupled with the airflow path. The accessory port selectively redirects the process air through an accessory airflow path to define accessory process air. An accessory tool that selectively engages the accessory port to define the accessory airflow path. 1. A laundry appliance comprising:a processing chamber positioned within a cabinet;a blower that delivers process air through an airflow path and through the processing chamber;an accessory port positioned on an exterior surface of the cabinet and coupled with the airflow path, wherein the accessory port selectively redirects the process air through an accessory airflow path to define accessory process air; andan accessory tool that selectively engages the accessory port to define the accessory airflow path.2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the accessory port includes an internal baffle that is operable between a standard state that directs the process air to the processing chamber and an accessory state that redirects the process air to the accessory airflow path to define the accessory process air.3. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein the internal baffle is operable using the accessory tool.4. The laundry appliance of claim 2 , wherein installation of the accessory tool into the accessory port biases the internal baffle from the standard state to the accessory state claim 2 , and wherein the internal baffle includes a biasing mechanism that biases the internal baffle toward the standard state.5. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the accessory airflow path includes a turbine that is rotationally operated by the accessory process air to define a secondary airflow that is directed along a rotational axis of the turbine.6. The laundry appliance of ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

Rotatable drum laundry machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20220025567A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances AB

A method for redistributing a laundry load in a drum of a washing machine in order to reduce the unbalance generated to the nonuniform distribution of said laundry load in said drum. The method comprises: generating a sinusoidal motor speed profile (RS(t)), controlling the electric motor based on the sinusoidal motor speed profile (RS(t)), estimating unbalance value indicative of the unbalance of load in the laundry drum, estimating an inertia value indicative of the inertia of the load in the laundry drum, varying the amplitude of the sinusoidal speed profile (RS(t)) based on estimated unbalance value and inertia value, and controlling said electric motor based on modified sinusoidal motor speed profile.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Laundry load soil level detection system

Номер: US20220034015A1
Принадлежит: Fisher and Paykel Appliances Ltd

A laundry washing machine and method of operating same for the purpose of automatically determining a soil level of a laundry load from two turbidity readings taken before a washing cycle commences, such as during a pre-wash, filling phase. The machine is configured to detect a load size, add a first amount of water and take a first turbidity reading. A first dose of detergent is then added, a second amount of water added and the wetted load is gently tumbled/agitated before taking a second turbidity reading. A value based upon a ratio of the turbidity readings can determine the soil level of the load in order to choose a wash-related parameter, such as how much detergent to use for the subsequent complete wash cycle and/or the duration thereof.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DOSING DETERGENT, CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING AND DOSING POWDER DETERGENT AND/OR LIQUID DETERGENT, AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220034016A1
Автор: Schlack Stefan
Принадлежит:

A device () for dosing detergent, in particular powder detergent, is shown and described, comprising a housing () with at least one first receiving area (), wherein the at least one first receiving area () is designed to receive a first container () for a detergent, a dosing device () for dosing the detergent, wherein the dosing device () has a dosing setting for dosing detergent which depends on a determined weight of laundry to be washed, wherein the first receiving region () has a dosing device receiving region () for receiving the dosing device (), and wherein an actuating and/or driving device () for the dosing device () is arranged in the dosing device receiving region (). 151-. (canceled)521. Device () for dosing detergent , in particular powder detergent , comprising{'b': 3', '5, 'a housing () with at least one first receiving area (),'}{'b': 5', '9, 'wherein the at least one first receiving area () is designed to receive a first container () for a detergent,'}{'b': '29', 'a dosing device () for dosing the detergent,'}{'b': '29', 'wherein the dosing device () comprises a dosing setting for dosing of detergent which depends on a determined weight of a laundry to be washed,'}{'b': 5', '27', '29, 'wherein the first receiving area () comprises a dosing device receiving area () for receiving the dosing device (),'}{'b': 39', '29', '27, 'wherein an actuating and/or driving device () for the dosing device () is arranged in the dosing device receiving area (),'}{'b': 29', '9', '9', '29, 'wherein the dosing device () is connected to the first container () and wherein the first container () and the dosing device (′) are interchangeable and are designed as disposable articles,'}{'b': 29', '57', '59', '57', '59, 'wherein the dosing device () comprises a screw conveyor () and a screw conveyor housing (), wherein the screw conveyor (), preferably in its full length, is inserted into the screw conveyor housing () and is rotatably arranged therein,'}{'b': 59', '63', '35', ' ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220034023A1
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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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Clothes treatment apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20190017219A1
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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21-01-2021 дата публикации

CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210017690A1
Принадлежит:

A clothes care apparatus aimed to prevent drying errors of clothes, prevent a dry time from increasing, and reduce consumption power. The clothes care apparatus includes: a chamber configured to accommodate clothes; a humidity sensor positioned inside the chamber; a steam generator configured to supply steam to an inside of the chamber; and a controller configured to determine an amount of humidity change inside the chamber based on an output value from the humidity sensor during a steam process, and control the steam generator to supply the steam based on the amount of humidity change. 1. A clothes care apparatus comprising:a chamber configured to accommodate clothes;a humidity sensor positioned inside the chamber;a steam generator configured to supply steam to an inside of the chamber; and determine an amount of humidity change inside the chamber based on an output value from the humidity sensor during a steam process, and', 'control the steam generator to supply the steam based on the amount of humidity change., 'a controller configured to2. The clothes care apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:adjust a steam spray time based on the amount of humidity change; andcontrol the steam generator to supply the steam for the steam spray time.3. The clothes care apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a display claim 2 ,wherein the controller is further configured to control the display to display the steam spray time.4. The clothes care apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine the steam spray time as a default steam spray time or reduce the steam spray time to a value that is smaller than the default steam spray time claim 2 , based on the amount of humidity change.5. The clothes care apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the controller is further configured to reduce the steam spray time by an amount correlated with the amount of humidity change.6. The clothes ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

CLOTHING TREATMENT APPARATUS AND ONLINE SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME

Номер: US20220042231A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an online system and a control method therefor, the online system comprising a clothing apparatus which may determine a cycle or an option by calculating the contamination level and wrinkling of clothes, or intensively treat parts that are contaminated or wrinkled, or recommend laundering with a washing machine when the contamination level or wrinkling is equal to or greater than a reference value, or induce a server or a washing machine to determine an appropriate cycle or option for laundering the clothes. 1. A clothing treating apparatus comprising:a cabinet having a front opening defined therein;an inner casing disposed in the cabinet, wherein a space to accommodate clothing therein is defined in the inner casing;a hot-air or steam supply disposed in the cabinet to supply hot-air or steam to the space;a door coupled to the cabinet or the inner casing to open and close the opening;a sensor disposed on at least one of the inner casing or the door to detect a state of the space or the clothing; anda controller configured to control at least one of the sensor or the supply to detect a contamination level or a wrinkling level of the clothing.2. The clothing treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes an inside camera disposed on at least one of the inner casing or the door to image the space or the clothing claim 1 ,wherein the controller is configured to detect the contamination level or the wrinkling level of the clothing based on the image taken by the inside camera.3. The clothing treating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a gas sensor disposed on at least one of the inner casing or the door to detect a gas fluid state in the space claim 1 ,wherein the controller is configured to detect the contamination level of the clothing based on a measurement value detected by the gas sensor.4. The clothing treating apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to control both the gas sensor and ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

Washer and washer control with cycles for laundry additives and color safe bleaches/in-wash stain removers

Номер: US20190024286A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A washer and a control for an automatic washer to operate the washer through a wash cycle selected based upon a range of conditions of a fabric load to be washed. The control has a plurality of selectable stain type entrees, each with a particular dedicated wash cycle. The control also has dispensing control over at least two wash liquor additives, one being a detergent and the other being an oxidizing agent. The control operates the dedicated wash cycles, as selected, using both the detergent and the oxidizing agent; however, the detergent and the oxidizing agent may be dispensed differently, depending on the stain type selected.

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Washing machine appliance and methods for out-of-balance detection and mitigation

Номер: US20200024787A1
Автор: Darrin R. Smith
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A washing machine appliance and a method of detecting and mitigating out-of-balance conditions includes obtaining a subwasher load weight after adding water to the wash tub and obtaining a displacement threshold based at least in part on the subwasher load weight. The wash basket is spun at a first, low speed and the displacement amplitude of the wash tub is measured using a measurement device, such as an accelerometer and gyroscope. The measured displacement amplitude is then compared to the displacement threshold and if the displacement amplitude exceeds the displacement threshold, an agitation element is rotated to agitate or redistribute the load of articles.

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

Laundry Treating Machine

Номер: US20150033806A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Home Products Corp NV

The present invention relates to a laundry treating machine ( 1 ) comprising a casing ( 10 ), a rotatable laundry container ( 7 ) suitable for receiving the laundry to be treated and one or more peripheral units (F 1, H 1, T 1, SW 1, SW 2, S 1, 11, Ml, M 2, P 1 ) which enable the treatment to be carried out. The laundry treating machine ( 1 ) comprises a control unit ( 20; 120; 220 ) comprising a printed circuit board ( 21; 121; 221 ) with electric and/or electronic devices ( 22 ) mounted thereon. The control unit ( 20; 120; 220 ) comprises a control and communication section ( 31 ) for communicating with a user interface ( 11 ), a motor driving section ( 32; 132 ) for setting and varying the speed of at least a motor and/or a high power loads section ( 28 ) comprising switching devices suitable for controlling at least one heater device (H 1, R 1, R 2 ) and a power section ( 24 ) for supplying power to at least one of said sections ( 28, 31, 32; 132 ).

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220049395A1
Принадлежит:

A laundry treating apparatus includes a tub, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub, a rotator that is rotatably disposed on a bottom surface of the drum and includes a pillar extending inside the drum and a plurality of blades spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction of the pillar and inclined with respect to a longitudinal direction of the pillar, a motor for driving the drum and the rotator, and a controller that controls operation of the motor. A method for controlling the apparatus includes sensing an amount of clothes in the drum, sensing a washing load of the clothes including a moisture content from water supplied into the tub, and sensing a cloth material of the clothes. When the washing load corresponds to a normal washing load in the first cloth material sensing operation, a first washing process is performed according to the washing load. 1. A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus including a tub , a drum that is rotatably disposed inside the tub , a rotator that is rotatably disposed at a bottom surface of the drum and includes a pillar extending inside the drum and a plurality of blades spaced apart from one another along a circumferential direction of the pillar and inclined with respect to a longitudinal direction of the pillar , a motor configured to drive the drum and the rotator , and a controller configured to control operation of the motor , the method comprising:sensing an amount of clothes put into the drum;supplying water into the tub;sensing a washing load of the clothes that includes a moisture content from the water supplied into the tub;determining whether the washing load corresponds to a normal washing load for determining a cloth material of the clothes;based on determining that the washing load corresponds to the normal washing load, sensing the cloth material of the clothes; andbased on sensing the cloth material, performing a first washing process according to the washing load.2. The method of ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220049396A1
Принадлежит:

A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus includes a dry cloth sensing operation of sensing an amount of clothes put into a drum, a wet cloth sensing operation of sensing a washing load based on a moisture content of the clothes by supplying water into a tub, and a cloth material sensing operation of sensing a cloth material of the clothes put into the drum based on a rpm gap and a motor-constrained state where rotation of a motor is restricted. The rpm gap is a difference between a target rpm of a rotator in the drum and an actual rpm of the rotator. 1. A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus including a tub , a drum that is rotatably disposed inside the tub and has an open surface configured to receive clothes therethrough and a bottom surface located at an opposite side of the open surface , a rotator rotatably disposed inside the drum , a motor configured to drive the drum and the rotator , and a controller configured to control operation of the motor , the rotator including a bottom portion disposed at the bottom surface , a pillar that protrudes from the bottom portion toward the open surface , and a plurality of blades that are spaced apart from one another along a circumferential direction of the pillar and that extend toward the open surface along a direction inclined with respect to a longitudinal direction of the pillar , the method comprising:sensing an amount of the clothes in the drum;supplying water into the tub;sensing a washing load of the clothes that include a moisture content from the water supplied into the tub;rotating the rotator based on a target revolution per minute (rpm);determining an actual rpm of the rotator;determining a rpm gap that is a difference between the target rpm of the rotator and the actual rpm; anddetermining a cloth material of the clothes based on the rpm gap and whether the motor is in a motor-constrained state in which rotation of the motor is restricted.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Laundry treating apparatus and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20220049397A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry treating apparatus includes a drum and a rotator. The rotator includes a bottom portion positioned on a bottom surface of the drum, and a pillar protruding upward from the bottom portion and having a blade disposed on an outer circumferential surface thereof. A controller controls a driver such that the rotator performs an ascending and descending motion for forming an ascending water flow or a descending water flow at least once in a washing cycle of laundry. The controller performs a method for controlling the laundry treating apparatus and controls the driver such that a rotation in one direction and a rotation in the other direction of the rotator are performed by different amounts of rotation in the ascending and descending motion.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

A CONTROL METHOD OF THE LAUNDRY APPARATUS

Номер: US20220049398A1
Автор: KWON Baekeun
Принадлежит:

A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. In a washing step, the presence or absence of entangled laundry is detected using at least one of a vibration value of a drum, a current value applied to a drive unit, and an RPM value of the drum, and a step of untangling the entangled laundry is performed using at least one of a vibration value of a drum, a current value applied to a drive unit, and an RPM value of the drum. 1. A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus that includes a tub to store water , a drum provided in the tub to accommodate laundry , a driving device coupled to the tub to rotate the drum , and a controller to detect drum vibration , the method comprising:performing a first rotation operation such that the drum rotates at a first speed or slower;supplying water to the tub;performing a second rotation operation such that the drum rotates at a second speed or slower and which is faster than the first speed;draining water stored in the tub to outside of the tub; anddetecting a laundry entangled state by detecting a maximum value or a minimum value of the drum vibration while the drum rotates one turn during the second rotation operation.2. A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus that includes a tub to store water , a drum provided in the tub to accommodate laundry , a driving device coupled to the tub to rotate the drum by receiving current , and a controller to detect drum vibration , the method comprising:performing a first rotation operation such that the drum rotates at a first speed or slower;supplying water to the tub;performing a second rotation operation such that the drum rotates at a second speed or slower and which is faster than the first speed;draining water stored in the tub to outside of the tub; anddetecting a laundry entangled state when a maximum value of the drum vibration is detected after detecting a maximum value of the current during the second rotation operation.3. The method ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus with a discharge module and sensor module

Номер: US20210032793A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

A device for use in a household appliance is disclosed. The device includes at least one casing configured to be placed in a treatment chamber of a household appliance. The casing includes at least one output module configured to dispense at least one preparation into the treatment chamber of the household appliance and/or to trigger an output and at least one sensor module configured to determine sensor data characteristic of the condition of the treatment chamber of the household appliance ( 300 ) and/or of the device. The sensor module includes at least one acceleration sensor, wherein the sensor data at least partially represents data determined by the at least one acceleration sensor. The dispensing and/or triggering of the output of the preparation by the at least one output module is based at least partially on the sensor data.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Portable device with image sensor and illumination system for textile classification

Номер: US20200040517A1
Принадлежит: Koninklijke Philips NV

The invention relates to a portable device (1100) comprising a bottom surface (BS) intended to be in contact with a textile (TXT). The portable device comprises an image sensor (5) for taking an image of a textile, and an illumination system (6) for illuminating a portion of the textile when said image is being taken. The portable device also comprises a control unit (8a) for executing an algorithm stored in the portable device, using the taken image as an input of said algorithm, to obtain a classification of the textile. The image sensor and the control unit are integrated within the portable device. The image sensor has an active surface sensitive to light, which is oriented compared to said bottom surface (BS), with an absolute value of the orientation angle being in the range 15-70 degrees; and/or the illumination system (6) has a light source oriented compared to the said bottom surface (BS), with an absolute value of the orientation angle being in the range 15-70 degrees.

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

OPERATION CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLOTHING TREATMENT DEVICE, CLOTHING TREATMENT DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210054554A1
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An operation control method and system for a clothing treatment device having a drum and a motor is provided. Load inertia of the drum and a fluctuation parameter of the motor are obtained. Load eccentric mass of the clothing treatment device is obtained based on the load inertia, the fluctuation parameter, and predetermined relationship data that is obtained based on pre-stored load inertia, torque fluctuation and load eccentric mass. The fluctuation parameter can be a torque fluctuation parameter or a rotation speed fluctuation parameter. The clothing treatment device can be controlled according to the load eccentric mass to optimize washing operations. For example, clothing and/or inlet water amount can be timely adjusted according to the calculated load eccentric mass. Thus, the clothing treatment device is prevented from producing significant noise during operations, and the service life of the clothing treatment device can be prolonged. 1. An operation control method for a clothing treatment device , wherein the clothing treatment device comprises a drum and a motor and the motor drives the drum to spin , the operation control method comprising:obtaining load inertia of the drum and a fluctuation parameter of the motor;obtaining load eccentric mass of the clothing treatment device based on the load inertia, the fluctuation parameter, and predetermined relationship data, wherein the predetermined relationship data is calculated based on pre-stored load inertia, pre-stored fluctuation parameters, and pre-stored load eccentric mass; andcontrolling the clothing treatment device according to the load eccentric mass to adjust clothing,wherein the fluctuation parameter comprises a torque fluctuation parameter or a rotation speed fluctuation parameter.2. The operation control method for the clothing treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the obtaining the load inertia of the drum comprises:controlling the motor to perform a first operation process according ...

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Dryer monitoring

Номер: US20160060805A1
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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04-03-2021 дата публикации

DRYER AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME

Номер: US20210062403A1
Принадлежит:

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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17-03-2022 дата публикации

CONTROLLED MOISTURE REMOVAL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220081825A1
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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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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Intelligent laundry device and method therefor

Номер: US20180066389A1
Автор: KE Wu, Xinyu Liu, Yan XIE
Принадлежит: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd

An intelligent laundry method and device, the method including: determining a current user of a washing machine; determining washing features of the current user; determining washing parameters for a laundry according to the washing features; and controlling the washing machine to wash the laundry according to the washing parameters.

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28-02-2019 дата публикации

Foreign matter recognition method and device

Номер: US20190065915A1
Автор: Longxiang WAN, Yan XIE
Принадлежит: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides a foreign matter recognition method and device. The method includes: detecting whether a garment to be washed that is placed in a washing device meets a foreign matter recognition condition; in the case that the garment to be washed meets the foreign matter recognition condition, recognizing that a foreign matter exists in the garment to be washed; and indicating existence of the foreign matter.

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

Dryer appliances and methods for operating same

Номер: US20160076814A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Dryer appliances and methods for operating dryer appliances are provided. A method includes calculating an initial cycle time, and counting down from the initial cycle time for an initial countdown time. The method further includes determining, during the step of counting down from the initial cycle time for the initial countdown time, whether a load size value and an air flow value have been established. The method further includes calculating, when the load size value and the air flow value have been established, a first updated remaining cycle time based on the load size value and the air flow value.

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

Control method for laundry drying machine

Номер: US20180080169A1
Автор: Haeyoon JE, JunSeok Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

Disclosed is a control method for a laundry drying machine. The control method includes driving a compressor configuring the heat pump cycle for generation of heated air, sensing a compressor outlet temperature (TE) and a drum outlet temperature (TD), and determining plugging of a filter, based on a difference between the compressor outlet temperature (TE) and the drum outlet temperature (TD).

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE APPARATUS

Номер: US20210087735A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main-drum and an auxiliary-drum selectively mounted on or separated from the main-drum. The method may comprise: a main laundry quantity detection operation for detecting a laundry quantity in the main-drum via rotation of a pulsator disposed in the main-drum; and an auxiliary laundry quantity detection operation for detecting a laundry quantity in the auxiliary-drum by driving the main-drum, wherein the auxiliary laundry quantity detection operation is performed based on the main laundry quantity detected in the main laundry quantity detection operation. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for controlling a laundry treating apparatus that comprises a main-drum and an auxiliary-drum configured to be removably mounted on the main-drum , wherein the method comprises:performing a main laundry quantity detection operation for detecting a laundry quantity in the main-drum via rotation of a pulsator disposed in the main-drum; andperforming an auxiliary laundry quantity detection operation for detecting a laundry quantity in the auxiliary-drum by driving the main-drum, wherein the auxiliary laundry quantity detection operation is performed based on the laundry quantity in the main-drum.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein claim 21 , the method further comprises performing an operation for determining whether the auxiliary-drum is mounted on the main-drum.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the operation for determining whether the auxiliary-drum is mounted on the main-drum includes rotating the main-drum.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the operation for determining whether the auxiliary-drum is mounted on the main-drum is performed before the main laundry quantity detection operation.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the laundry treating apparatus is configured to perform:a general washing mode in which laundry in the main-drum is washed while the auxiliary drum is separated ...

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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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01-04-2021 дата публикации

Laundry treating apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20210095408A1
Автор: Phaljin Lee
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A laundry treating apparatus may include a main body, a door, a driver, a water supplier, a drain port, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor includes a dust sensor for measuring a dust concentration inside a washing tub, a gas sensor for measuring gas components inside the washing tub, a turbidity sensor for detecting a water quality of the washing water contained in the washing tub, a conductivity sensor, and a spectroscopic sensor. The controller controls the driver, the water supplier, the drain port, and the sensor, and calculates an expected washing time based on data measured through the sensor and the driver.

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF DETERMINING THE REMAINING MOISTURE CONTENT OF A LOAD OF CLOTHES

Номер: US20220145510A1
Автор: Cook Grafton
Принадлежит:

A washing machine appliance includes a wash basket that is rotatably mounted within a wash tub and is selectively rotated by a motor assembly. A controller is operably coupled to a water supply and the motor assembly and is configured to estimate a dry load weight of the load of clothes, determine a cloth type of the load of clothes, determine a remaining moisture content of the load of clothes based at least in part on the dry load weight and the cloth type, and transmit the remaining moisture content to a dryer appliance for improved operation. 1. A washing machine appliance , comprising:a wash tub positioned within a cabinet;a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub and defining a wash chamber configured for receiving a load of clothes;a water supply for selectively adding water to the wash tub;a motor assembly mechanically coupled to the wash basket for selectively rotating the wash basket; and estimate a dry load weight of the load of clothes;', 'determine a cloth type of the load of clothes; and', 'determine a remaining moisture content of the load of clothes based at least in part on the dry load weight and the cloth type., 'a controller operably coupled to the water supply and the motor assembly, the controller being configured to2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein estimating a dry load weight of the load of clothes comprises:initiating a dry load sensing procedure after the load of clothes has been added to the wash tub but before the water is added to the wash tub.3. The washing machine appliance of claim 2 , wherein the dry load sensing procedure comprises:rotating the wash basket at a predetermined spin speed; andmonitoring a force generated by the motor assembly to rotate the wash basket at the predetermined spin speed.4. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein determining a cloth type comprises:initiating a wet load sensing procedure after the load of clothes has been added to the wash tub and the water is added ...

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

DRYER APPLIANCE AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED OPERATION

Номер: US20220145524A1
Принадлежит:

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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21-04-2016 дата публикации

Washing machine, method for controlling washing machine, and computer readable recording medium

Номер: US20160108575A1
Автор: Seung-Hun Lee, Sung-Mo Lee
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

A washing machine, a method and computer readable recording medium. The washing machine includes a washing spindle and a spin-drying spindle, a coupling that is movable to be engaged with a rotation preventing unit of the washing machine so that power of the driving motor is transferred to the washing spindle but not to the spin-drying spindle, and is movable to a position in which the coupling is not engaged with the rotation preventing unit so that power of the driving motor is transferred to both the washing spindle and the spin-drying spindle, and a control device configured to, in a washing mode of the washing machine, bring the coupling into contact with the rotation preventing unit, cause the coupling to rotate in first and second directions so that the coupling is engaged with the rotation preventing unit, and determine an engagement state by test-operating the driving motor.

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29-04-2021 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20210123183A1
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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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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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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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18-04-2019 дата публикации

Washing machine appliance spray hose assembly

Номер: US20190112749A1
Автор: Alexander B. Leibman
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet with a wash tub mounted within the cabinet and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub. An opening is defined in the cabinet above a gap between the wash tub and the wash basket. An additive dispenser extends between the opening and the gap. The washing machine appliance also includes a spray hose assembly fluidly connected to a wash fluid source and a dock configured to retain the spray head in a docked position with the opening whereby the spray hose assembly is in fluid communication with the additive dispenser.

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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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16-04-2020 дата публикации

Detecting an impurity and/or a property of at least one part of a textile

Номер: US20200116627A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

In particular, a method performed by one or more devices is disclosed, the method comprising: obtaining an intensity information item representative of a spectral image resulting from a soiling of a textile and/or from at least one part of a textile; determining at least one output variable dependent on the soiling of the textile and/or at least one property of the textile from the intensity information item, wherein the output variable is determined by employing an adaptive evaluation algorithm, in particular an artificial neural network, wherein parameters of the adaptive evaluation algorithm are calibrated based on a plurality of training cases; outputting or triggering outputting of the at least one output variable. Furthermore, a device and a system for performing the subject method is disclosed.

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

DRYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20210156073A1
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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01-09-2022 дата публикации

Automatic laundry dispensing device in contact-free laundry service

Номер: US20220275555A1
Автор: Sung Woo Cho
Принадлежит: Lifegoeson Co Corp

The present invention relates to an automatic laundry dispensing device in a contact-free laundry service, including a laundry classification module configured to classify laundry that has been washed, a kicker module including at least one slot and configured to receive laundry classified as suitable for dispensing by the laundry classification module, a temporary accommodation module configured to accommodate laundry classified as unsuitable for dispensing by the laundry classification module, and a laundry reclassification module configured to resolve an inappropriate factor of the laundry accommodated in the temporary accommodation module and then transfer the laundry back to the kicker module.

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19-05-2016 дата публикации

Clothes dryer and control method thereof

Номер: US20160138209A1
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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17-05-2018 дата публикации

Dispensing treating chemistry in a laundry treating appliance

Номер: US20180135225A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

An appliance and method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving laundry for treatment and a dispensing system having a dispensing pump for dispensing a treating chemistry for use in treating the laundry, the method comprising determining a soil level of laundry in the treating chamber and determining a dispensing parameter based on the determined soil level.

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC LAUNDRY TREATMENT APPLIANCE WITH LOAD HEIGHT DETECTION

Номер: US20220282417A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

An automatic laundry treating appliance having at least one sensor configured to detect the height of laundry in a treating chamber of the automatic laundry treating appliance is disclosed. Based upon the output of the sensors, a human-perceptible signal is generated to indicate whether the laundry load is below, within or above an optimal range for the laundry load. Further, the automatic laundry treating appliance may communicate to the user after completion of a drying function information related to whether the amount of laundry treated during the drying function exceeded an upper limit for an optimal amount of laundry based upon data acquired during the drying function. 1. An automatic laundry treating appliance , comprising:a cabinet;a treating chamber located inside the cabinet, the treating chamber configured to receive laundry;at least one sensor mounted in the automatic laundry treating appliance and configured to generate a signal indicative of a height of the laundry at a location within the treating chamber; anda communication device configured to communicate to a user whether the height of the laundry in the treating chamber is below, within or above a determined optimal range.2. The automatic laundry treating appliance in claim 1 , wherein the communication device is at least one of a visual display and an audible device.3. The automatic laundry treating appliance in claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is a time of flight (TOF) sensor.4. The automatic laundry treating appliance in claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is multiple sensors.5. The automatic laundry treating appliance in claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is multiple time of flight (TOF) sensors.6. The automatic laundry treating appliance in claim 1 , wherein the communication device is configured to communicate to a user whether the amount of laundry in the treating chamber is below claim 1 , within or above a determined optimal range before initiation of treatment of ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Provision of laundry product

Номер: US20190136439A1
Принадлежит: Conopco Inc

The invention relates to methods for providing laundry product and a device (1) for dispensing laundry product according to a recipe. The laundry product is dispensed as a result of input by the user. The device has reservoirs (17a, 17b, 17c) containing different laundry product components which are dispensed according to input from the user. The device (1) may be integral to a washing machine (10) or stand-alone.

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30-04-2020 дата публикации

DETECTING IMPURITIES

Номер: US20200134806A1
Принадлежит: Henkel AG & Co. KGaa

A method performed by one or more devices is disclosed. The method includes detecting a first image information item indicative of at least one soiling on a textile, determining a soiling information item indicative of at least one property of the soiling on the textile where the at least one property is determined based at least in part on the detected first image information item and the at least one property of the soiling is determined based at least in part on a property dependent on the outline of the soiling, and outputting or causing the outputting of the determined soiling information item. Furthermore, a device and a system for performing the subject method is disclosed. 1. A method performed by one or more devices , the method comprising the steps of:detecting a first image information item indicative of at least one soiling on a textile;determining a soiling information item indicative of at least one property of the soiling on the textile, wherein the at least one property is determined based on the detected first image information item, and wherein the at least one property of the soiling of the textile is determined based at least in part on a property dependent on the an outline of the soiling;outputting or causing the outputting of the determined soiling information item.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the following parameters i) to iv) determine the property dependent on the outline of the soiling:i) form of the soiling;ii) structure of the soiling;iii) size of the soiling; andiv) contour of the soiling.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one property of the soiling of the textile is determined based on a property dependent on the a color of the soiling.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein one or more of the following parameters v) to x) determine the property dependent on the outline of the soiling:v) isotropy of the soiling;vi) three-dimensionality of the soiling;vii) color design of the ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Laundry treating appliance and methods of operation

Номер: US20170145621A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of estimating water mass extraction in a laundry treating appliance where the geometry changes in a laundry load affect inertia estimations includes accelerating rotation of the drum during a water extraction cycle to at least two distinct speeds, each for a dwell time, by way of acceleration ramps; determining, during the accelerating rotation, by a controller communicably coupled with the motor, a torque of the motor, an acceleration of the drum, a speed of the drum, and/or an angular position of the drum; and estimating with a parameter estimator inertia values of a laundry load in the drum, based on the torque, acceleration, speed, and/or angular position of the drum at the beginning and the end of each dwell time. The estimated inertia values are transformed based on differing geometries of the laundry load, and water mass extraction is determined based on the transformed estimated inertia values.

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Laundry treating appliance with bulky item detection

Номер: US20190145704A1
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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07-05-2020 дата публикации

Washing machine and control method thereof

Номер: US20200141042A1
Автор: Younghan CHO
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A washing machine includes a cabinet including an entrance which is formed in a front surface of the cabinet such that laundry is input into or output from the entrance, a tub mounted inside the cabinet, a drum received in the tub and rotatably provided, a motor to provide driving force to rotate the drum, and a vibration sensor to sense vibration of the tub.

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09-06-2016 дата публикации

Laundry treating appliance with imaging control

Номер: US20160160432A1
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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22-09-2022 дата публикации

TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220298706A1
Принадлежит:

A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub positioned within a cabinet, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub, and a user interface panel positioned on the cabinet for facilitating user interaction with the washing machine appliance. A controller is configured to receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle and implement a responsive action to prepare the washing machine appliance for travel. The responsive action may be the automated adjustment of one or more operating parameters of the washing machine, such as performing a load sensing procedure, rinsing the wash tub, closing the water supply valves, etc. In addition, the responsive action may include providing a user instruction to prepare the washing machine appliance, e.g., by plugging bulk reservoirs, removing hoses, addressing any error codes, etc. 1. A washing machine appliance comprising:a cabinet;a wash tub positioned within the cabinet;a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub and defining a wash chamber configured for receiving a load of clothes;a user interface panel positioned on the cabinet for facilitating user interaction with the washing machine appliance; and receive a command to initiate an appliance travel cycle; and', 'implement a responsive action to prepare the washing machine appliance for travel., 'a controller operably coupled to the user interface panel, the controller being configured to2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein implementing the responsive action comprises:performing a load sensing algorithm to verify that the wash basket is empty.3. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein implementing the responsive action comprises:performing a rinse cycle when the wash basket is empty.4. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein implementing the responsive action comprises:performing a timed drain cycle to empty wash fluid from the wash tub.5. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:one or ...

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A COMBINATION WASHER AND DRYER APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220298707A1
Принадлежит:

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

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

TRAVEL CYCLE FOR A CONDENSER OR HEAT PUMP DRYER APPLIANCE

Номер: US20220298718A1
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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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Dryer appliances and methods of operation

Номер: US20190153659A1
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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08-06-2017 дата публикации

Washing machine and method for controlling washing machine

Номер: US20170159221A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a method for controlling a washing machine. The washing machine may include: a body; a tub provided inside of the body to store water; a detergent supply unit disposed adjacent to the tub to supply detergent to the tub during an operating mode for washing laundry and to receive water during a cleaning mode; and a controller configured to allow a cleaning of the detergent supply unit to be performed by controlling a flow of water of the detergent supply unit and the tub during the cleaning mode of the detergent supply unit. The present disclosure may be possible to keep the washing machine clean by automatically cleaning a detergent supply unit. In addition, it may be possible to improve the quality and the reliability of the product by automatically cleaning a detergent supply unit by using an input.

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

Washing Machine and Control Method Thereof

Номер: US20210189624A1
Автор: Younghan CHO
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A washing machine includes a cabinet including an entrance which is formed in a front surface of the cabinet such that laundry is input into or output from the entrance, a tub mounted inside the cabinet, a drum received in the tub and rotatably provided, a motor to provide driving force to rotate the drum, and a vibration sensor to sense vibration of the tub.

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE, CONTROL METHOD OF WASHING MACHINE AND SERVER FOR SUPPORTING WASHING

Номер: US20210189626A1
Автор: HYUN Sejong, Kim Sang Won
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Disclosed is a washing machine that performs a washing process in response to a type of a contaminant in laundry in a 5G environment, a method for controlling a washing machine, and a server for supporting washing. The washing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a processor, a memory operably coupled to the processor and for storing at least one code executed in the processor, and a driver for controlling rotation of an inner tub so as to perform a washing operation on laundry. The memory may store a code to, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to identify a type of a contaminant in the laundry, determine a first washing process corresponding to the type of the contaminant, and control the driver based on the first washing process. 1. A washing machine , comprising:an inner tube;a processor;a memory operably coupled to the processor, the memory configured to store codes to be executed in the processor; anda driver configured to control rotation of the inner tub so as to perform a washing operation on laundry inserted into the inner tub, identify a type of a contaminant in the laundry,', 'determine a first washing process corresponding to the type of the contaminant, and', 'control the driver based on the first washing process., 'wherein the memory stores a code configured to, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The washing machine according to claim 1 , wherein the memory further stores a code configured to cause the processor to acquire and determine the first washing process from the memory or a washing support server.3. The washing machine according to claim 2 , wherein the memory further stores a code configured to cause the processor to:request a search server for a washing method associated with the type of the contaminant, in response to a result of the first washing process not being acquired from the memory or the washing support server, andacquire the washing method from the search ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

WASHING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING OPERATION BASED ON ADDITIONAL LAUNDRY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20210189627A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Provided are a washing apparatus that is capable of being operated in an Internet of Things (IoT) environment over a 5G communication network and estimating additional laundry that is introduced and the amount of detergent that is additionally introduced based thereon through a neural network model generated based on machine learning, and a method of controlling the same. 1. A method comprising:performing a first washing cycle based on detecting an initial amount of laundry in a tub of a washing apparatus;determining an amount of additional laundry added into the tub during the first washing cycle;adding detergent into the tub based on the determined amount of the additional laundry;measuring a degree of contamination of washing water in the tub due to the additional laundry; andsetting a second washing cycle based on the measured degree of contamination.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein setting the second washing cycle comprises changing an operating condition of the first washing cycle based on the measured degree of contamination being less than a predetermined threshold value claim 1 , wherein changing the operating condition of the first washing cycle comprisesincreasing an operation time or changing a motion intensity of the tub, wherein the operation time includes at least one of a washing operation, a rinsing operation, or a spinning operation of the first washing cycle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein setting the second washing cycle comprises resetting the first washing cycle based on the measured degree of contamination being equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value claim 1 ,wherein resetting the first washing cycle comprises changing a sequence of a washing operation, a rinsing operation, or a spinning operation in the first washing cycle and adding an additional at least one washing operation or spinning operation.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising inputting the determined amount of the additional laundry to a first neural ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF OPERATING A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE TO DETECT AND MITIGATE OUT-OF-BALANCE CONDITIONS

Номер: US20220307186A1
Принадлежит:

A washing machine appliance includes a wash basket that is rotatably mounted within a wash tub and that defines a wash chamber for receiving a load of clothes. A motor assembly selectively rotates the wash basket, a drain pump assembly selectively drains wash fluid from the wash tub, and a camera assembly is used to monitor an out-of-balance value to minimize out-of-balance issues. Specifically, a controller of the washing machine appliance uses the camera assembly to obtain one or more images of the wash chamber, analyze the one or more images using a machine learning image recognition process to determine the out-of-balance value of the load of clothes in the wash basket, and perform a cloth redistribution process based at least in part on determining that the out-of-balance value is greater than a predetermined out-of-balance threshold. 1. A washing machine appliance , comprising:a wash tub positioned within a cabinet;a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub and defining a wash chamber configured for receiving a load of clothes;a motor assembly operably coupled to the wash basket for selectively rotating the wash basket;a drain pump assembly fluidly coupled to the wash tub for selectively draining wash fluid from the wash tub;a camera assembly mounted within the cabinet in view of the wash chamber; and obtain one or more images of the wash chamber using the camera assembly;', 'analyze the one or more images using a machine learning image recognition process to determine an out-of-balance value of the load of clothes in the wash basket;', 'determine that the out-of-balance value is greater than a predetermined out-of-balance threshold; and', 'perform a cloth redistribution process based at least in part on determining that the out-of-balance value is greater than the predetermined out-of-balance threshold., 'a controller operably coupled to the camera assembly, the controller being configured to2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

Bulk dispenser fluid level sensing and out of balance detection for a washing machine appliance

Номер: US20150176186A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A method and apparatus for sensing the level of fluid present in a dispenser, such as a detergent or fabric softener dispenser, of a washing machine appliance and to detecting an out of balance condition for such appliance is provided. A pressure sensor is used to determine the level of fluid present and to provide indications of the same at various levels of use of the fluid. One or more pressure sensors can also be used to detect an out of balance condition when the appliance is a washing machine.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Methods and compositions for treating laundry items

Номер: US20140259442A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance having a treating chamber for receiving the laundry for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation implemented by a controller of the laundry treating appliance includes receiving by the controller an input indicative of the laundry comprising at least one new laundry item.

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Methods and compositions for treating laundry items

Номер: US20140259450A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A method of operating a laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber in which laundry is received for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation includes spraying a color care agent mixture comprising water and a color care agent onto the laundry to cover the laundry with the color care agent to protect the laundry from dyes released from the laundry as a result of supplying a wash mixture comprising a detergent and water to the laundry.

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21-06-2018 дата публикации

Washing machine and method for controlling same

Номер: US20180171533A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided are a washing machine in which an auxiliary door can be safely and conveniently used, and a method of controlling the same. The auxiliary door through which laundry can be additionally put into the washing machine, is provided, and the auxiliary door can be safely locked/unlocked. Because an open/closed state of the auxiliary door can be indirectly determined through a locking/unlocking operation of the auxiliary door, even when a door opening/closing detecting device has broken down, the auxiliary door can be safely used. In addition, the auxiliary door is unlocked by default and conditions on which the auxiliary door is locked for safety if necessary, are minimized during an operation of the washing machine so that use convenience of the auxiliary door can be enhanced, and a locked state of the auxiliary door is maintained according to the amount of laundry so that the laundry can be safely put into the washing machine. Furthermore, when the auxiliary door is opened during an operation of the washing machine, the weight of the laundry can be detected again and a washing performance of the added laundry can be guaranteed through additional supply of water and time increase so that a user's reliance on a product can be enhanced.

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

Laundry machine and control method therefor

Номер: US20210207304A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a laundry machine, comprising a cloth sensing step of sensing the cloth of laundry, wherein the cloth sensing step comprises: a weight sensing step of sensing the weight of the laundry; a photographing step of photographing the inside of a drum; a volume sensing step of sensing the volume of the laundry inside the drum by mean of the captured image; and a density calculation step of calculating the density of the laundry on the basis of the sensed volume and weight.

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WASHING MACHINE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210207306A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an artificial intelligence washing machine and an operation method thereof. A method of operating a washing machine may comprise estimating, based on a previous setting of a previous washing operation, an estimated setting for a current washing operation, wherein the estimated setting includes a water supply time, a drainage time, and a spin-drying time, obtaining a user input, obtaining an amount of laundry from a weight sensor of the washing machine, determining, based on the estimated setting, the user input, and the amount of laundry, a washing time for the current washing operation and displaying the determined washing time to the user. Accordingly, the estimated washing time is provided with the reflection of data of the washing machine which has been accumulated by the increase of the number of uses, thereby reducing a difference between an actual operating time and the estimated washing time and minimizing the user inconvenience. 1. A washing machine comprising:an input device configured to receive user input;a weight sensor configured to sense an amount of laundry received in the washing machine;a driver configured to perform operations including water supply, drainage, washing, and spin-drying in the washing machine;an output device configured to provide washing machine status information and washing time information; andat least one processor that is in communication with the driver, the input device, the weight sensor, and the output device, estimate, based on a previous setting of a previous washing operation, an estimated setting for a current washing operation, wherein the estimated setting includes a water supply time, a drainage time, and a spin-drying time,', 'obtain the user input through the input device,', 'obtain the amount of laundry from the weight sensor, and', 'determine, based on the estimated setting, the user input, and the amount of laundry, a washing time for the current washing operation., 'wherein the ...

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

Dryer apparatus and control method thereof

Номер: US20180179694A1
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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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Methods and compositions for treating laundry items

Номер: US20140274868A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A laundry treatment composition for reducing dye transfer from laundry during a treating cycle of operation in a laundry treating appliance includes a first dye transfer inhibitor (DTI), a second DTI, and a third DTI.

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

Clothing management apparatus and method for controlling same

Номер: US20210214883A1
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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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Methods and compositions for treating laundry items

Номер: US20140277751A1
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A clothes dryer for drying fabric items in accordance with a treating cycle of operation, includes a treating chamber receiving fabric items for treatment and a controller having a memory in which is stored a set of executable instructions comprising at least one user-selectable cycle of operation, the controller may receive an indication of a dye transfer event and implement a cycle of operation based thereon.

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BULKY ITEM DETECTION

Номер: US20210215422A1
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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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05-07-2018 дата публикации

Controlled moisture removal in a laundry treating appliance

Номер: US20180187356A1
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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06-07-2017 дата публикации

Method for controlling washing machine

Номер: US20170191204A1
Автор: Baekgeun JI, Hyosang Shin
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A method is provided for controlling a washing machine including a control panel, a wireless communication module transmitting and receiving a signal through the internet, a driving unit including a driving motor, and a controller controlling an operation of the driving unit. The method includes, storing in the controller washing condition information including laundry weight information for washing, a laundry weight detection period or time, and active washing or not, counting a period or time for detecting the laundry weight, detecting a current laundry weight when the laundry detection period or time arrives, and transmitting a message notifying that the current laundry weight reaches a preset laundry weight to a server for washing control application through the internet, when the current laundry weight reaches the preset laundry weight.

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY MACHINE HAVING INDUCTION HEATER AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20200181830A1
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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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11-06-2020 дата публикации

MOISTURE AMOUNT DETECTION DEVICE

Номер: US20200182782A1

A moisture amount detection device includes: a light source that projects light that flickers at a predetermined frequency toward an object; a light receiver that receives the light reflected by the object and outputs a detection signal; an amplifier that outputs an amplified signal obtained by amplifying the detection signal by a predetermined amplification factor; a lock-in amplifier that outputs an extracted signal obtained by extracting a signal of a predetermined frequency from the amplified signal; an A/D converter that performs A/D conversion on the extracted signal, and outputs a digital signal; a second low-pass filter whose passband is changeable, and that allows a signal of a frequency in the passband in the digital signal to pass therethrough; and a controller that performs first control to change the passband according to a signal intensity indicated by the digital signal. 1. A moisture amount detection device , comprising:a light source including a semiconductor light emitting element that emits light, the light source projecting the light toward an object, the light flickering at a predetermined frequency;a light receiver that receives the light reflected by the object and outputs a detection signal;an amplifier that receives the detection signal and outputs an amplified signal obtained by amplifying the detection signal by a predetermined amplification factor;a lock-in amplifier that receives the amplified signal and outputs an extracted signal obtained by extracting a signal of the predetermined frequency from the amplified signal;an A/D converter that receives the extracted signal, performs A/D conversion on the extracted signal, and outputs a digital signal;a low-pass filter whose passband is changeable, and that receives the digital signal and allows a signal of a frequency in the passband in the digital signal to pass through the low-pass filter; anda controller that controls the passband,wherein the controller performs first control to change ...

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22-07-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOWERING HUMIDITY WITHIN A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210222339A1
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A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub defining a wash chamber and an intake and exhaust duct that are fluidly coupled to the wash chamber. A fan is operably coupled to one of these ducts for urging a flow of air through the wash chamber. A controller is configured for determining that a wash cycle has finished and operating the fan according to a periodic fan schedule, the periodic fan schedule comprising an ON time and an OFF time of the fan, to urge the flow of air through the wash chamber and out the exhaust duct to lower a humidity within the wash chamber and the gasket, e.g., to reduce mold and mildew growth. 1. A washing machine appliance comprising:a wash tub positioned within a cabinet and defining a wash chamber;a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub and being configured for receiving of a load of articles for washing;one or more ducts providing fluid communication between an ambient environment and the wash chamber;a fan operably coupled to the one or more ducts for urging a flow of air through the one or more ducts and through the wash chamber; and determining that a wash cycle has finished; and', 'selectively operating the fan according to a periodic fan schedule, the periodic fan schedule comprising an ON time and an OFF time of the fan., 'a controller operably coupled to the fan, the controller being configured for2. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the ON time and the OFF time are fixed time intervals.3. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein the periodic fan schedule comprises 5 minutes of fan operation every 30 minutes.4. The washing machine appliance of claim 1 , wherein selectively operating the fan comprises:repeating the periodic fan schedule until a total drying time has lapsed, the total drying time being measured from the end of the wash cycle.5. The washing machine appliance of claim 4 , wherein the total drying time is between about 6 and 10 hours.6. The washing machine appliance of claim ...

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14-07-2016 дата публикации

Recharging of nfc system and algorithms to conserve power supply of nfc system designed for clothes dryer

Номер: US20160201253A1
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

Methods and systems are provided for operating a wireless communications device powered by a rechargeable battery and for providing charging of the rechargeable battery. More particularly methods are provided for recharging a battery used to provide operating power to a communications device, particularly a near field communications (NFC) device in a clothes dryer. The method and system determine whether the drum of the clothes dryer is rotating and if not rotating is in a proper alignment to enable charging of the battery. Battery charging may take place when the a battery charger, located at a stationary position in the dryer, is aligned or rotated to be aligned, with the communications device. The battery charger may correspond to a reader of the communications device, an inductive charger separate from the reader, or a slip ring arrangement.

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

LAUNDRY TREATING APPARATUS HAVING INDUCTION HEATER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200190727A1
Автор: Hong Sangwook, KIM Woore
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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 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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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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27-06-2019 дата публикации

Counterweight of washing machine, washing machine, and counterweighting method for washing machine

Номер: US20190194854A1
Принадлежит: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai

A counterweight of washing machine, a washing machine and a counterweighting method for the washing machine relates to the technical field of washing machines. The technical solutions mainly adopted are as follows: the counterweight of washing machine includes at least one counterweight cavity and at least one pressured water structure; a water entering port for connecting a water entering pipeline and a water draining port for connecting a water draining pipeline are formed on a wall of each of the at least one counterweight cavity; the at least one water pressurizing structure is disposed in each of the at least one counterweight cavity, and is configured to enable water entering each of the at least one counterweight cavity to be in an air-free sealed cavity; the counterweight of washing machine is configured to be fixed on a water containing drum of the washing machine; and the washing machine comprises the counterweight of washing machine. The counterweight method for the washing machine is achieved by using the counterweight of washing machine to perform mass-adjustable counterweighting on the washing machine. The counterweight of washing machine is mainly configured to reduce vibration and nose of the washing machine in work, and reduce the production and transportation cost of the washing machine.

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29-07-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF USING IMAGE RECOGNITION PROCESSES FOR IMPROVED OPERATION OF A LAUNDRY APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210230783A1
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A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub defining a wash chamber, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub, and a camera mounted within the cabinet in view of the wash chamber. A controller is operably coupled to the camera for obtaining images of the load of clothes in the wash chamber and analyzing the images using a neural network image recognition process (such as a Mask R-CNN process) to determine a load characteristic of the load of clothes. The load characteristic can then be used to adjust at least one operating parameter of the washing machine appliance based on the load characteristic, e.g., for improved or optimized wash performance. 1. A laundry appliance comprising:a cabinet;a basket rotatably mounted within the cabinet and defining a chamber configured for receiving of a load of clothes;a camera mounted within the cabinet in view of the chamber; obtaining one of more images of the load of clothes in the chamber using the camera;', 'analyzing the one or more images using a neural network image recognition process to determine a load characteristic of the load of clothes; and', 'adjusting at least one operating parameter of the laundry appliance based on the load characteristic., 'a controller operably coupled to the camera, the controller being configured for2. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the one of more images of the load of clothes comprises:obtaining a first image;tumbling the clothes; andobtaining a second image.3. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , further comprising:a tub light for illuminating the chamber, wherein the controller is further configured for turning on the tub light prior to obtaining the one or more images of the load of clothes.4. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the image recognition process comprises a region based convolution neural network (R-CNN) image recognition process with image segmentation.5. The laundry appliance of claim 1 , wherein the load characteristic comprises ...

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29-07-2021 дата публикации

LAUNDRY APPARATUS

Номер: US20210230789A1
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A laundry apparatus contains a steamer for providing steam, a first unit for blowing the steam towards a fabric and a second unit for blowing a hot gaseous matter towards the fabric, wherein the hot gaseous matter is formed by heating the gaseous matter also with the steam. An apparatus for removing wrinkles from garments contains a hanger for hanging a garment, a steam tube to blow steam into a sleeve of the garment, and an expandable component underneath the shoulder. The expandable component is in a compact state when the sleeve of the garment is initially hung from the shoulder, and in an expanded state to close the passage between the sleeve and a torso of the garment, wherein the steam blocked by the expandable component operates to remove wrinkles in the sleeve. 1: A laundry apparatus comprising:a steamer for providing a steam;a first unit for blowing said steam towards a fabric;a second unit for blowing a hot gaseous matter towards said fabric, wherein said hot gaseous matter is formed by heating said gaseous matter also with said steam;a first mechanism for hanging said garment; anda second mechanism for attaching a clip to said garment at a seam of said garment, wherein said second mechanism determines said seam of said garment by capturing one or more images of said garment, and by processing said one or more images of said garment.2: The laundry apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said fabric is a garment having a sleeve claim 1 , said gaseous matter is air claim 1 ,wherein said first unit is an ironing unit for removing wrinkles on said garment by blowing steam towards said garment, andwherein said second unit is a dryer for drying said garment by blowing hot air towards said garment.3: The laundry apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said dryer comprises a heat exchanger and a fan claim 2 ,wherein said heat exchanger is heated by said steam from said steamer and heats said air passing through said heat exchanger,wherein said fan blows said hot air heated by said ...

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19-07-2018 дата публикации

Dryer and method for controlling the same

Номер: US20180202097A1
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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