EP3265602B1 - Sèche-linge du type à pompe à chaleur et son procédé de commande - Google Patents

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EP3265602B1
EP3265602B1 EP15709443.4A EP15709443A EP3265602B1 EP 3265602 B1 EP3265602 B1 EP 3265602B1 EP 15709443 A EP15709443 A EP 15709443A EP 3265602 B1 EP3265602 B1 EP 3265602B1
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Selcuk KARAGOZ
Gokalp KILINC
Erdem Kara
Unsal KOYUNCU
Bahadir BARBAROZ
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 
    • D06F58/206—Heat pump arrangements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2101/00—User input for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2101/20—Operation modes, e.g. delicate laundry washing programs, service modes or refreshment cycles
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/28—Air properties
    • D06F2103/32—Temperature
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/50—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers related to heat pumps, e.g. pressure or flow rate
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/26—Heat pumps
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/32—Control of operations performed in domestic laundry dryers 
    • D06F58/34—Control of operations performed in domestic laundry dryers  characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • D06F58/36—Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D06F58/38—Control of operational steps, e.g. for optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of drying, e.g. to achieve the target humidity

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  • the present invention relates to a heat pump type laundry dryer and a method for controlling the heat-pump type laundry dryer.
  • Several techniques have been devised for drying the wet laundry.
  • the ventless laundry dryers such as the heat-pump type laundry dryers and the condenser type laundry dryers are commonly known.
  • the clothes are generally dried by conveying dehumidified heated process air through the rotating laundry drum.
  • the heat pump technology constitutes an energy-efficient method of drying the laundry.
  • a heat pump type laundry dryer generally comprises a process air circuit and a refrigerant circuit which are arranged so as to mutually exchange heat.
  • the process air circuit comprises a duct for circulating the process air through the laundry drum by means of a fan inside the duct.
  • the refrigerant circuit includes an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and an expansion valve or a capillary tube in serial connection for circulating the refrigerant.
  • the evaporator and the condenser are arranged in heat-exchange with the process air inside the duct for dehumidifying and heating the process air.
  • the heat absorbed by the evaporator is partly transferred back to the process air by means of the condenser. Thereby, the drying performance of the laundry dryer can be improved.
  • European Patent Application EP 2 811 064 A1 discloses the operation of a heat pump dryer by selecting in dependency on a detected temperature signal a temperature threshold value for switching the compressor ON and/or OFF.
  • European Patent Application EP 2 690 212 A1 discloses a laundry drying machine in which an auxiliary condenser is cooled by a fan that is controlled according to signals from two temperature sensors.
  • European Patent Application EP 2 679 718 A1 discloses a laundry treating machine comprising a thermo protector circuit adapted to cut the power supply to the compressor when predetermined temperature thresholds are exceeded.
  • WO 2014/173149 A1 discloses a heat pump laundry dryer wherein a cooling fan is operated to cool the compressor between two threshold temperatures, which are respectively sensed by a sensor.
  • a problem with the drying process is that when the laundry is completely dried the risk that the laundry suddenly catches fire increases. Therefore, according to the IEC standards the temperature of the laundry must be reduced after termination of the drying process in order to reduce the fire risk. In particular, it is prescribed that the process air temperature must be reduced below 55°C in a cooling process which is to be commenced after termination of the drying process.
  • the process air circuit and the refrigeration circuit in particular the process air fan inside the duct and the compressor motor must continue to run during such cooling process.
  • the duration of the cooling process may vary from case to case and cannot be precisely predicted. Therefore, the displayed estimated operation time generally differs from the actual operation time. Thereby, the consumer satisfaction may easily decrease.
  • An objective of the present invention is to provide a heat pump type laundry dryer and a method for controlling the heat pump laundry dryer which overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks of the prior art in a cost effective way and which enables an energy-efficient and safe operation.
  • the heat pump type laundry dryer of the present invention comprises a fan for cooling the compressor and a sensor for sensing the process air temperature T_air, wherein the control unit is configured to set a first threshold temperature T_th1 which is equal to or smaller than 55°C, to set a second threshold temperature T_th2 which is less than T_th1 and to initiate, prior to the termination of the drying process a cooling process in which the compressor cooling fan is turned ON when T_air reaches T_th1 and the compressor cooling fan is turned OFF when T_air drops to T_th2.
  • the temperature of the laundry can be reduced below 55°C prior to the termination of the drying process. Thereby, the need for conducting an additional cooling process after the termination of the drying process can be obviated.
  • the total operation time of the laundry dryer can be prevented from prolonging. Thereby the energy consumption can be reduced and the energy efficiency can be improved.
  • the risk of fire can be eliminated or reduced as much as possible and thus the safety can be improved. Thereby, the consumer satisfaction can be increased.
  • the cooling process is initiated when the user selects a predetermined drying program or after elapse of a predetermined duration whichever condition enters first.
  • an auxiliary cooling process is initiated prior to the initiation of the cooling process, or after the initiation of the cooling process when T_air has not yet reached T_th1.
  • the compressor cooling fan is turned ON or OFF and/or the compressor motor is turned ON or OFF or driven at higher or lower rotational speeds in accordance with the refrigerant temperature T_rfg so as to maintain the latter within the limits of an upper threshold and a lower threshold.
  • the measures taken in the auxiliary cooling process in respect of the compressor motor can also be similarly applied in the cooling process.
  • the process air temperature T_air is sensed in the vicinity of an air filter of the process air circuit which is located on the downstream of the drum.
  • the heat-pump type laundry dryer (1) comprises a rotating drum (2) for receiving the laundry, a process air circuit (3) for conveying dehumidified heated process air through the drum (2), wherein the process air circuit (3) includes a duct (10) and a process air fan (11) inside the duct (10), a refrigerant circuit (4) for dehumidifying the process air and heating the dehumidified process air, wherein the refrigerant circuit (4) includes a refrigerant compressor (5), a condenser (12), an expansion element (13) such as a capillary tube or an expansion valve and an evaporator (14) and a control unit (6) for conducting the drying process of the laundry.
  • the heat-pump type laundry dryer (1) of the present invention further comprises: a fan (7) for cooling the compressor (5) and a sensor (8) for sensing the process air temperature T_air, wherein the control unit (6) is configured to set a first threshold temperature T_th1 which is equal to or smaller than 55°C, to set a second threshold temperature T_th2 which is less than T_th1 and to initiate, prior to the termination of the drying process a cooling process in which the fan (7) is turned ON when T_air reaches T_th1 and the fan (7) is turned OFF when T_air drops to T_th2 ( Fig. 1 to 3 ).
  • control unit (6) is further configured to initiate the cooling process when a predetermined drying program has been selected by the user via a user interface (not shown) or a predetermined duration has elapsed since the drying process was commenced.
  • said drying program is a program which is specific for drying cotton laundry to a level of dryness that is suitable for ironing.
  • said predetermined duration is shorter than the total operation time of the drying program.
  • the heat-pump type laundry dryer (1) further comprises a sensor (9) for sensing the refrigerant temperature T_rfg.
  • the control unit (6) is further configured to set a third threshold temperature T_th3, to set a fourth threshold temperature T_th4 which is equal to smaller than T_th3 and to initiate an auxiliary cooling process (A) prior to the initiation of the cooling process or after the initiation of the cooling process when T_air has not yet reached T_th1, wherein in the auxiliary cooling process (A) the fan (7) is turned ON when T_rfg exceeds T_th3 and the fan (7) is turned OFF when T_rfg drops below T_th4.
  • the process air circuit (3) comprises an air filter (not shown) which is located immediately downstream of the drum (2).
  • the sensor (8) for sensing the process air temperature T_air is located in the vicinity of the air filter.
  • the method for controlling the heat-pump type laundry dryer (1) comprises: a step (S1) of starting the drying process in which the laundry is dried by process air.
  • the control method the present invention further comprises: a step (S2) of setting a first threshold temperature T_th1 which is equal to or smaller than 55°C and a second threshold temperature T_th2 which is less than T_th1; a step (S2) of initiating a cooling process prior to the termination of the drying process, wherein the cooling process comprises: a step (S3 to S6) of sensing the process air temperature T_air, turning the compressor cooling fan (7) ON when the process air temperature T_air reaches T_th1 and turning the compressor cooling fan (7) OFF when the process air temperature T_air drops to T_th2.
  • the cooling process is initiated when a predetermined drying program has been selected by the user or a predetermined duration has elapsed since the drying process was commenced.
  • control method further comprises a step of initiating (S2-S3) an auxiliary cooling process (A) prior to the initiation of the cooling process, or after the initiation of the cooling process when T_air has not yet reached T_th1, wherein the auxiliary cooling process (A) comprises: a step (S7, S9) of setting a third threshold temperature T_th3 and a fourth threshold temperature T_th4 which is equal to or smaller than T_th3 and a step (S7 to S10) of sensing the refrigerant temperature T_rfg, turning the compressor cooling fan (7) ON when the refrigerant temperature T_rfg exceeds T_th3 and turning the compressor cooling fan (7) OFF when the refrigerant temperature T_rfg drops below T_th4 ( Fig. 1 to 3 ).

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  1. Un sèche-linge à pompe à chaleur (1) comprenant :
    - un tambour (2) pour recevoir le linge,
    - un circuit d'air de traitement (3) pour acheminer de l'air de traitement chauffé déshumidifié à travers le tambour (2),
    - un circuit réfrigérant (4) pour déshumidifier l'air de traitement et chauffer l'air de traitement déshumidifié, dans lequel le circuit réfrigérant (4) comporte un compresseur réfrigérant (5),
    - une unité de commande (6) pour exécuter le processus de séchage du linge,
    - un ventilateur (7) pour refroidir le compresseur (5),
    - un capteur (8) pour détecter la température de l'air de traitement T_air,
    est caractérisé en ce que
    - l'unité de commande (6) est configurée pour régler une première température de seuil T_th1 qui est égale ou inférieure à 55°C,
    - pour régler une deuxième température de seuil T_th2 qui est inférieure à T_th1,
    - pour déclencher, avant la fin du processus de séchage, un processus de refroidissement dans lequel le ventilateur (7) est mis en MARCHE lorsque T_air atteint T_th1 et le ventilateur (7) est ARRETE lorsque T_air tombe à T_th2,
    - pour lancer le processus de refroidissement lorsqu'un programme de séchage prédéterminé a été sélectionné par l'utilisateur ou qu'une durée prédéterminée s'est écoulée depuis que le processus de séchage a commencé.
  2. Le sèche-linge à pompe à chaleur (1) selon la déclaration 1, est caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un capteur (9) pour détecter la température du réfrigérant T_rfg, l'unité de commande (6) étant en outre configurée pour régler une troisième température seuil T_th3, pour régler une quatrième température de seuil T_th4 qui est égale ou inférieure à T_th3 et pour déclencher un processus de refroidissement auxiliaire (A) avant le déclenchement du processus de refroidissement ou après le déclenchement du processus de refroidissement lorsque T_air n'a pas encore atteint T_th1, le ventilateur (7) étant MIS EN MARCHE lorsque T_rfg dépasse T_th3 et le ventilateur (7) est ARRETE lorsque T_rfg tombe au-dessous T_th4 dans le processus de refroidissement auxiliaire (A).
  3. Le sèche-linge à pompe à chaleur (1) selon l'une quelconque des déclarations 1 à 2, est caractérisé en ce que le circuit d'air de traitement (3) comprend un filtre à air situé immédiatement en aval du tambour (2), le capteur (8) pour détecter la température de l'air de traitement T_air étant situé au voisinage du filtre à air.
  4. Un procédé de commande d'un sèche-linge à pompe à chaleur (1), le procédé comprenant :
    - une étape (S1) de démarrage du processus de séchage dans lequel le linge est séché par l'air de traitement,
    le procédé étant caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre :
    - une étape (S2) de réglage d'une première température de seuil T_th1 égale ou inférieure à 55°C et une seconde température de seuil T_th2 inférieure à T_th1 ;
    - une étape (S2) d'initiation d'un processus de refroidissement avant la fin du processus de séchage, dans laquelle le processus de refroidissement comprend :
    - une étape (S3 à S6) de détection de la température de l'air de traitement T_air, d'ACTIVATION d'un ventilateur de refroidissement de compresseur (7) lorsque la température de l'air de traitement T_air atteint T_th1 et d'ARRÊT du ventilateur de refroidissement du compresseur (7) lorsque la température de l'air de traitement T_air chute à T_th2,
    - dans laquelle, dans l'étape d'initiation (S2), le processus de refroidissement est lancé lorsqu'un programme de séchage prédéterminé a été sélectionné par l'utilisateur ou qu'une durée prédéterminée s'est écoulée depuis que le processus de séchage a commencé.
  5. Le procédé de contrôle selon la déclaration 4, le procédé comprenant en outre :
    - une étape d'initiation (S2-S3) d'un processus de refroidissement auxiliaire (A) avant l'initiation du processus de refroidissement, ou après l'initiation du processus de refroidissement lorsque T_air n'a pas encore atteint T_th1, où le processus de refroidissement auxiliaire (A) comprend :
    - une étape (S7, S9) consistant à régler une troisième température de seuil T_th3 et une quatrième température de seuil T_th4 qui est égale ou inférieure à T_th3 et une étape (S7 à S10) consistant à détecter la température du réfrigérant T_rfg, à mettre le ventilateur de refroidissement du compresseur (7) en MARCHE lorsque la température du réfrigérant T_rfg dépasse T_th3 et à mettre le ventilateur de refroidissement du compresseur (7) en ARRÊT lorsque la température du réfrigérant T_rfg passe au-dessous T_th4.
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