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
Inventor(s)
Seunghun Choi 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.
