18442713. WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hooijoong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Jeonghoon Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18442713 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
The abstract describes a washing machine with a unique driving device that adjusts the rotational speed of the drum, a circulation pump to circulate wash water, and a controller to control the driving device based on the operation of the circulation pump.
- The washing machine includes a tub, drum, driving device, circulation pump, and controller.
- The driving device has a coupler that can adjust the drum's rotational speed by moving between two positions.
- A solenoid is used to move the coupler between the positions in response to an electric current.
- The circulation pump operates to circulate the wash water in the tub.
- The controller determines when the pump is operating and controls the electric current to adjust the drum's speed accordingly.
Potential Applications: - Household washing machines - Commercial laundry facilities
Problems Solved: - Efficiently adjusting drum speed - Effective circulation of wash water
Benefits: - Improved washing performance - Energy efficiency - Enhanced user control
Commercial Applications: "Smart Washing Machines: Revolutionizing Laundry Care"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the driving device in this washing machine differ from traditional models? 2. What advantages does the circulation pump offer in terms of washing performance and efficiency?
Original Abstract Submitted
A washing machine according to an aspect of the disclosure includes: a tub to accommodate wash water; a drum inside the tub; a driving device configured to rotate the drum, the driving device including: a coupler configured to move between a first position and a second position to adjust a rotational speed of the drum, and a solenoid configured to move the coupler between the first position and the second position in response to an electric current flowing through the solenoid; a circulation pump configured to operate to circulate the wash water in the tub; and a controller configured to determine when the circulation pump is operating and to control the electric current flowing through the solenoid to move the coupler between the first position and the second position while the circulation pump is determined to be operating.
