JPH02254594A - coin operated washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To utilize a washing machine in correspondence to the quantity of laundry, the dirt degree of the laundry and an economical state (money on hand) by controlling the electrification of an operation course, which is set in advance, in correspondence to the amount of coins to be put-in by a control means. CONSTITUTION:The control means to execute the electrification control to a motor, which drives a stirring fan, a water level detecting means to detect the level of water in a tank, a coin input detecting means to control the start of the respective means are provided. The control means controls the electrification of the operation course in correspondence to the amount of the coins to be put in. Thus, a user judges the operation course after observing the quantity of the laundry and the dirt degree of the laundry and the laundry is washed by putting-in the amount of the coins matched to the operation course. Then, the dissatisfied and uncomfortable feeling of the user is released and the waste of time and tap water can be eliminated for manager as well.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a coin-operated washing machine, and more particularly to a coin-operated washing machine that sets an operating course during washing and controls energization according to the amount of coins inserted.

2. Description of the Related Art The structure and operation of a conventional coin-operated washing machine of this type will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in the figure, an operation panel 2 is disposed on the upper part of the outer box 1, and a coin insertion detection device 3 and a coin insertion detection device 3 are installed on the upper part of the outer box 1. A control device 4 for controlling the stroke is provided in each case.

A display section 6 is provided on the surface of the control device 4 to display the progress of each process, the remaining time, and the amount of money inserted when coins are inserted.

In an example of the inside of the outer box 1, an outer tank 8 housing a washing/drying tank 7 with stirring blades 6 rotatably arranged at the inner bottom in the center is a vibration isolator 9.
It is suspended from the top of outer box 1.

The stirring blade 6 and the washing and dehydrating tank 7 are selectively switched by a mechanical case 1o, and the rotational force of the motor 11 is transmitted thereto.

Next, the operation of the coin-operated washing machine will be explained with reference to FIG. First, when a coin is inserted, it is determined whether or not a specified amount has been inserted, and when the specified amount has been inserted, the water supply process begins. In this case, the water level detection device 12 installed inside the operation panel 2 determines whether the water level has reached the specified level, and if the water level is the specified level, the washing process is started, followed by rinsing.
Shift to the determined step of the dehydration step.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention These conventional coin-operated washing machines had the following problems.

Regardless of the amount of laundry or how dirty it is, the machine simply runs a certain number of laundry cycles after paying the specified amount.
Users are left with no choice but to make choices, such as running the machine for a long time even if there is only a small amount of laundry to be done, or only doing a certain amount of laundry even when the laundry is extremely dirty, which has caused dissatisfaction and discomfort.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention satisfies the user by setting a driving course so that the user can select it arbitrarily to a certain extent by considering the amount of laundry, dirt, etc., and having the user select according to the amount invested. The purpose is to provide coin-operated washing machines.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a control means for controlling the energization of the motor that drives the stirring blade, a water level detection means for detecting the water level in the tank, and each of the above means. and coin insertion detection means for controlling the start, and the control means controls energization of a preset driving course according to the amount of coin insertion.

Effects According to the above configuration, the user determines the driving course by looking at the amount of laundry and the degree of dirtiness of the laundry, and the laundry is done by inserting coins corresponding to the driving course. people's dissatisfaction.

This not only eliminates discomfort, but also saves time and wasted water for business owners.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The main structure of the coin-operated washing machine in this embodiment is the same as the conventional structure shown in FIG. 3, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

Here, we will explain the first operation of the coin-operated washing machine of the present invention.
This will be explained with reference to FIG. First, a coin (hard) is inserted into the coin insertion detection device 3.

In this case, the user sets the fare according to the driving course example shown in FIG. 2, inserts the amount corresponding to the fare into the coin insertion detection device 3, and starts the operation. When you insert a coin and start, the amount inserted is the basic fee or +50 yen or +1
000 yen, and if the specified fee has been charged, the next water supply process begins.

If the specified amount has not been inserted, it will return to its original standby state, and once the specified amount has been input, it will proceed to the next step. Driving course 1 to 4 after water supply according to the difference in input amount
The vehicle is selected and driven on a preset driving course as shown in FIG. 2, and the state is completed. Note that the number of driving courses, setting conditions, etc. set in FIG. 2 are arbitrarily set based on the user's requests, etc., and are not limited to these.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, users can make arbitrary selections to some extent, taking into consideration the amount of laundry, how dirty the laundry is, and their economic situation (amount of money they have), and can use it to their satisfaction. This will eliminate dissatisfaction and discomfort. In addition, by arbitrarily changing the rate setting, driving course, and setting conditions, it is possible to provide even more detailed consideration to users, and to provide an even more optimal coin-operated washing machine.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a flowchart showing the operation of a coin-operated washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between rate settings, operating courses, and conditions of the same coin-operated washing machine, and Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of a coin-operated washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4, which is a sectional view of the coin-operated washing machine, is a flowchart showing the same control. 3...Coin insertion detection device, 4...Control device, 6...Display means, 7...Washing and dehydration tank, 11...・Motor, 12...
・Water level detection device. Name of agent: Patent attorney Shigetaka Awa and 1 other person4-
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Claims (1)

[Claims] a control means for controlling energization of a motor that drives the stirring blade; a water level detection means for detecting the water level in the washing and dehydrating tank;
a coin insertion detection means for controlling the start of each of the above-mentioned means, wherein the control means controls energization of a preset driving course according to the amount of coins inserted.