20240011210. WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND METHODS FOR DRYING A WASH CHAMBER simplified abstract (Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.)

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WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND METHODS FOR DRYING A WASH CHAMBER

Organization Name

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.

Inventor(s)

JaeHyo Lee of Seoul (KR)

Je Kwon Yoon of Seongnam (KR)

WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND METHODS FOR DRYING A WASH CHAMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240011210 titled 'WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE AND METHODS FOR DRYING A WASH CHAMBER

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a washing machine appliance that includes a cabinet, tub, wash basket, ventilation line, humidity sensor, and a controller. The ventilation line allows air to flow from the tub through the cabinet, and the humidity sensor is mounted along the ventilation line to detect humidity. The controller is in communication with the humidity sensor and is programmed to direct a dry cycle based on the humidity level detected.

  • The washing machine appliance includes a ventilation line that allows air to flow from the tub through the cabinet.
  • A humidity sensor is mounted along the ventilation line to detect humidity.
  • The controller is in communication with the humidity sensor and is responsible for directing a dry cycle.
  • The dry cycle includes detecting a humidity level reaching a predetermined target, measuring the elapsed time period to detect the humidity level, and determining if the elapsed time period exceeds a baseline time period.
  • If the elapsed time period exceeds the baseline time period, the controller records an excess instance and determines a fault condition based on the excess instance and previous excess instances.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Improved drying efficiency in washing machines.
  • Enhanced control over the drying process based on humidity levels.
  • Prevention of over-drying or under-drying of clothes.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures that clothes are dried efficiently without wasting energy.
  • Prevents over-drying or under-drying, which can damage clothes or result in poor drying results.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Energy savings by optimizing the drying process.
  • Improved garment care by preventing over-drying or under-drying.
  • Enhanced user experience with more precise control over the drying cycle.


Original Abstract Submitted

a washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a wash basket, a ventilation line, a humidity sensor, and a controller. the ventilation line may define an air path from the tub through the cabinet. the humidity sensor may be mounted along the ventilation line to detect humidity therein. the controller may be in operative communication with the humidity sensor. the controller may be configured to direct a dry cycle that includes detecting a humidity level at the humidity sensor reaching a predetermined level target, measuring an elapsed time period to detecting the humidity level, determining the elapsed time period exceeds a baseline time period, recording an excess instance in response to determining the elapsed time period exceeds the baseline time period, determining a previous excess instance corresponding to a prior dry cycle, and determining a fault condition based on the excess instance and previous excess instance.

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