JPH0580486U - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] The area of the operation panel portion can be greatly reduced, the operation panel portion can be manufactured at low cost, and the safety is high. A remote control commander 1 provided with a plurality of washing function switches 1a is externally provided, and a light receiving sensor 2 for receiving a signal from the remote control commander 1 is arranged on an outer peripheral portion of a main body 30. Further, the light receiving sensor 2, the sensor circuit 7 for detecting the condition of the washing tub at the time of washing, and the driver circuit 8 for operating a predetermined washing function are connected, and the light receiving sensor 2
And the driver circuit 8 based on the signal from the sensor circuit 7
A microcomputer 5 for controlling the is installed.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a washing machine equipped with a microcomputer that automatically controls a washing function.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Some fully-automatic washing machines conventionally used include a microcomputer 10 for automatically controlling the washing function as shown in FIG. The microcomputer 10 includes a plurality of washing function switches 11 for the user to individually set functions such as washing, rinsing, and dehydrating, or a preset washing course, and the washing machine itself. A power switch 12, a timer 13 and the like are connected, and a ROM 15 that can switch and change functions such as dehydration strength and dehydration time depending on the model is provided. Further, the microcomputer 10 includes a sensor circuit 16 for detecting the condition of the washing tub at the time of washing, such as the water level of the washing tub and the weight of the laundry, and a driver circuit for activating predetermined functions such as the timer 13 and the motor of the washing tub. 17 and 17 are connected to each other. Then, the microcomputer 10 operates the driver circuit 17 based on the signals from the washing function switch 11 and the sensor circuit 16, so that the washing machine performs a predetermined operation.

By the way, a plurality of washing function switches 11, a power switch 12 and a setting switch (not shown) for the timer 13 which are connected to the microcomputer 10 are usually provided on the operation panel of the washing machine. It is arranged collectively. External perspective views of various conventional washing machines are shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6, respectively. As shown in the figure, in the conventional washing machine, the operation panel section 21 is attached to the front side of the upper surface of the main body 20 or one side portion of the upper surface of the main body 20 substantially flush with the upper surface of the main body 20 or the upper surface of the main body 20. It is attached to the upper surface of the main body 20 in a rearward state. Normally, a washing machine equipped with the microcomputer 10 has various functions, and therefore the washing function switch 11 and the power switch 12 are not included in the operation panel section 21 attached as described above even if the estimate is small. In many cases, 10 or more are arranged.

Since water is easily splashed on the operation panel section 21, the entire operation panel section 21 is waterproofed in terms of safety such as prevention of electric shock and maintenance. The plurality of washing function switches 11 and the power switch 12 are also expensive waterproof switches.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described above, the operation panel section 21 is entirely waterproofed, and at least 10 or more washing function switches 11 and power switch 12 of the operation panel section 21 are expensive waterproof switches. However, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost of this part is high. Further, the operation panel portion 21 has a large area because it has ten or more washing function switches 11 and power switch 12, etc., and a conventional washing machine requires a large space for attaching the operation panel portion 21. did not become. Moreover, the operation panel portion 21 needs to be attached to a place such as the upper surface of the main body 20 which is easy to operate.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a washing machine which is capable of significantly reducing the area of the operation panel portion, can be manufactured at a low cost, and has high safety. The purpose is to

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a washing machine that performs a predetermined washing operation based on a signal from a remote control commander provided outside, and includes a remote control light receiving sensor that receives a signal from the remote control commander on the outer periphery of the main body. It is designed to be placed in the department.

[0008]

[Action]

 According to the washing machine of the present invention, when the remote control commander is operated, a signal is sent from the remote control commander to the remote control light receiving sensor. The remote control light receiving sensor receives the signal and outputs it to the microcomputer, and the microcomputer causes the washing machine to perform a predetermined washing operation based on the input signal.

[0009]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, an embodiment of a washing machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 are a schematic configuration diagram and an external perspective view showing an example of a washing machine of the present invention, respectively. As shown in the figure, the washing machine of this embodiment is provided with a remote control commander 1 on the outside of the main body 30, and the remote control commander 1 includes all switches except the power switch 4 of the washing machine itself, which will be described later, for example, a user A washing function switch 1a for individually setting functions such as washing, rinsing, and dehydrating, or selecting a preset washing course, and a setting switch (not shown) for a timer 3 described later are provided. Has been. Further, the remote control commander 1 as a whole is subjected to a simple waterproofing treatment with a transparent resin or the like, and a dry battery or the like is used as a power source of the remote control commander 1.

On the other hand, reference numeral 5 in the drawing denotes a microcomputer for automatically controlling the washing function. The microcomputer 5 has a remote control light receiving sensor (hereinafter, simply referred to as a light receiving sensor) 2 for receiving a signal from the remote control commander 1. The power switch 4 of the washing machine itself, which will be described later, is connected. The light receiving sensor 2 and the power switch 4 are arranged in the outer peripheral portion of the main body 30 of the washing machine, that is, in the rear corner of the top surface of the main body 30 of the washing machine, in the operation panel portion 9 which is mounted upright on the top surface of the main body 30. The operation panel portion 9 is subjected to a simple waterproofing treatment with, for example, transparent resin. Further, the microcomputer 1 has a built-in decoder (not shown) for decoding the signal from the light receiving sensor 2, and the microcomputer 1 has a timer 3 and a power switch 4 of the washing machine itself, depending on the model, as in the conventional case. ROM6 that can switch and change functions such as dehydration strength and dehydration time, a washing tank condition at the time of washing, for example, a sensor circuit 7 that detects the water level of the washing tank and the weight of the laundry, and a predetermined function such as a motor. The driver circuits 8 to be operated are respectively connected.

In the washing machine configured as described above, the remote control commander 1 operates the washing function switch 1 a and the setting switch of the timer 3. When a signal is sent from the remote control commander 1 to the light receiving sensor 2, the light receiving sensor 2 receives the signal and outputs it to the microcomputer 5, and the microcomputer 5 decodes the input signal. On the other hand, a detection signal such as the water level in the washing tub of the washing machine and the weight of the laundry is output from the sensor circuit 7 to the microcomputer 5, and the microcomputer 5 outputs from the input detection signal and the decoded light receiving sensor 2. Based on this signal, the information stored in the ROM 6 is called out to operate the driver circuit 8. This causes the washing machine to perform a predetermined operation.

As described above, in the washing machine of this embodiment, all the washing function switches 1a except the power switch 4 and the setting switches for the timer 3 are provided on the remote control commander 1 outside the main body 30 and the operation panel Since only the power switch 4 and the light receiving sensor 2 need be arranged in the section 9, the area of the operation panel section 9 can be reduced. Therefore, it is not necessary to secure a large space for mounting the operation panel unit 9, and the space can be effectively used by enlarging the cover. Further, the operation panel section 9 can be attached at a desired position. Moreover, since the area of the operation panel section 9 is small, it is possible to reduce the number of waterproof parts, and since it is only necessary to use a waterproof switch for the power switch 4, the manufacturing cost of the operation panel section 9 can be significantly reduced. be able to.

Further, in this washing machine, since the operation is performed by the remote control commander 1, it is possible to reliably prevent an electric shock and the like, and the safety is very high. In the above embodiment, the operation panel 9 is attached to the rear corner of the upper surface of the main body 30 of the washing machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation panel section 9 may be attached to the front side surface of the main body 30. Further, the light receiving sensor 2 and the power switch 4 provided on the operation panel unit 9 can be individually provided at desired positions on the main body 30 of the washing machine. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the decoder is built in the microcomputer 5 and the function of decoding the signal received from the light receiving sensor 2 is provided on the side of the microcomputer 5 has been described, but the decoding function is changed by changing the software of the ROM 6. It goes without saying that you can have it.

[0014]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the washing machine of the present invention, the washing function switch is provided on the remote control commander provided outside the main body, and only the light receiving sensor and the power switch are arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the main body. Unlike the conventional case, it is not necessary to secure a large space for disposing the operation panel section in the washing machine body, and the space can be effectively used by enlarging the cover. Further, the light receiving sensor and the power switch can be attached at desired positions, and since the waterproof treatment portion is small, it can be manufactured at a low cost. Further, since the washing machine of the present invention is operated by the remote control commander, it is possible to surely prevent an electric shock and improve safety.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of a washing machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing an example of the washing machine of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of a conventional device.

FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing an example of a conventional device.

FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing a second example of the conventional device.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view showing a third example of the conventional device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Remote commander 2 Light receiving sensor 30 Main body

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A washing machine for performing a predetermined washing operation based on a signal from an external remote control commander, wherein a remote control light receiving sensor for receiving a signal from the remote control commander is arranged on an outer peripheral portion of a main body. And a washing machine.