18204067. WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Seunghun Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Jeongnam Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Wanhee Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaepoong Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Kwangmin Chun of Suwon-si (KR)

WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204067 titled 'WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a washing machine with a detergent supply device and a cleaning process for the storage area of the device. The device includes a tub, a rotatable drum, a detergent supply device with a storage area, a pump motor, and a discharge port. The user interface allows the user to request a cleaning of the storage area, and the controller detects the cleaning condition based on the load of the pump motor and performs the cleaning process.

  • The washing machine has a detergent supply device with a storage area.
  • The device includes a pump motor to pump liquid from the storage area into the tub.
  • The user interface allows the user to request a cleaning of the storage area.
  • The controller detects the cleaning condition based on the load of the pump motor.
  • The controller performs a cleaning process of the storage area when the user input is received.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Household washing machines
  • Commercial laundry machines

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures cleanliness of the detergent storage area
  • Prevents build-up of residue or contaminants in the storage area

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved hygiene and cleanliness of the washing machine
  • Enhanced performance and efficiency of the detergent supply device
  • Extended lifespan of the washing machine components


Original Abstract Submitted

A washing machine including a tub, a drum configured to be rotatable inside the tub, a detergent supply device configured to supply a detergent into the tub, the detergent supply device including a storage area, a pump motor configured to pump a liquid in the storage area, and a discharge port configured to guide the liquid pumped by the pump motor into the tub; a user interface configured to receive a user input to request a cleaning of the storage area, and a controller configured to detect a cleaning condition of the storage area based on a load of the pump motor, and based on the user input being received, perform a cleaning process of the storage area.