17889104. WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17889104 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a washing machine with a drum and a pulsator, both of which are connected to separate rotors. The machine also includes a motor with a stator and an inverter circuit, as well as a processor for controlling the motor in different driving modes.
- The washing machine has a drum and a pulsator, each connected to separate rotors.
- The motor includes a stator and is connected to an inverter circuit.
- The inverter circuit is controlled by a processor to drive the motor in different driving modes.
- The driving modes include rotating only the drum, rotating only the pulsator, or rotating both the drum and the pulsator.
- When switching between driving modes, the inverter circuit stops both the drum and the pulsator before starting the new mode.
Potential applications of this technology:
- This technology can be applied in various types of washing machines, including top-loading and front-loading models.
- It can be used in both residential and commercial washing machines.
Problems solved by this technology:
- The separate rotors for the drum and pulsator allow for more efficient and effective washing performance.
- The ability to control the motor in different driving modes provides flexibility in washing different types of laundry.
Benefits of this technology:
- The separate rotors allow for independent movement of the drum and pulsator, resulting in better cleaning performance.
- The different driving modes provide versatility in washing different types of fabrics and laundry loads.
- The ability to stop both the drum and pulsator before switching driving modes ensures smooth transitions and prevents damage to the machine.
Original Abstract Submitted
A washing machine includes a drum, a pulsator, a motor including a stator, a first rotor connected to the drum and second rotor connected to the pulsator, an inverter circuit connected to the motor, and at least one processor configured to control the inverter circuit to selectively drive the motor based on a plurality of driving modes, the plurality of driving modes including a first driving mode to rotate only the first rotor, a second driving mode to rotate only the second rotor, or a third driving mode to rotate both the first rotor and the second rotor, control the inverter circuit to stop both the first rotor and the second rotor in response to changing from one of the plurality of driving modes to an other one of the plurality of driving modes, and control the inverter circuit to drive the motor based on the changed driving mode.
