EP0396915A2 - Method and device for programme selection and programme control of household appliances - Google Patents

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EP0396915A2
EP0396915A2 EP90106677A EP90106677A EP0396915A2 EP 0396915 A2 EP0396915 A2 EP 0396915A2 EP 90106677 A EP90106677 A EP 90106677A EP 90106677 A EP90106677 A EP 90106677A EP 0396915 A2 EP0396915 A2 EP 0396915A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L15/00—Washing or rinsing machines for crockery or tableware
    • A47L15/42—Details
    • A47L15/4293—Arrangements for programme selection, e.g. control panels; Indication of the selected programme, programme progress or other parameters of the programme, e.g. by using display panels
    • 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
    • D06F34/00—Details of control systems for washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F34/28—Arrangements for program selection, e.g. control panels therefor; Arrangements for indicating program parameters, e.g. the selected program or its progress
    • 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
    • D06F2101/02—Characteristics of laundry or load
    • D06F2101/06—Type or material
    • 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
    • D06F2101/12—Washing 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
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/52—Changing sequence of operational steps; Carrying out additional operational steps; Modifying operational steps, e.g. by extending duration of steps
    • 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
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  • the invention relates to a method and an arrangement for the program input and program control of household appliances, such as laundry and dishwashing machines, with a program input device in which a selectable main program can be set by means of a rotary selector switch and further additional functions by means of push-button switches, and with a microcomputer control by means of which the program sequence of the machine is controlled.
  • Washing machines are known in which the program input and the program control are designed according to the principle described above (DE-A-35 42 503). These arrangements for program input and program control of washing machines which have been implemented in practice have the advantage that only a few input functions have to be carried out for the selection of a washing program to be carried out. Nevertheless, some users still find it disadvantageous that with the large number of additional functions offered in the desired manner, such as economy programs, gentle programs and the like, a whole series of settings still have to be made.
  • the invention has for its object to develop a method and an arrangement according to the type described above so that the user further operating advantages and simplifications in the choice of program are offered.
  • the user has the advantage that he can individually pre-program a washing program with permanently associated additional functions, which are then generally only put into operation in everyday use with a single setting operation can. As a result, a high level of user-friendliness is achieved and the risk of errors when setting the program is reduced.
  • FIG. 1 shows a washing machine in front view
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic block diagram of the program input device of the washing machine with the microcomputer control unit.
  • the control panel (2) is located in the upper area of the machine and has a rotary selector switch (3) and several push button switches (4).
  • the current program status is displayed via the program display device (9).
  • the main program to be carried out for the washing process is selected according to the type of laundry and temperature using the rotary selector switch (3).
  • Other additional functions are selectable by non-latching pushbutton switches (4). So-called short-stroke or membrane key switches can also be considered as push-button switches.
  • the input and display elements are connected to a microcomputer control (7) via corresponding control lines (6).
  • the microcomputer control (7) has a non-volatile memory (8), a so-called non-volatile ram.
  • the user can select the additional functions according to his individual wishes using the non-latching pushbutton switches (4).
  • the selection is acknowledged via the display LEDs (5) assigned to the pushbutton switches (4).
  • the additional functions are retained in the non-volatile memory (8) and are automatically activated again and again for each selected main program each time the program is started.
  • the additional program that is running for this is indicated by the display LEDs (5) for checking. Should he ever want to change the additional functions, he can cancel or reset the function by pressing the respective pushbutton switch (4) or delete the preselected additional functions altogether and make a new selection using the delete button (10).

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In household appliances, such as laundry-treatment and dish-washing machines, with a programme input device, in which a selectable main programme can be set by means of a rotary selector switch and further additional functions by means of pushbutton switches, and with a microcomputer control, by means of which the programme execution of the machine is controlled, the user is to be offered a simple method and arrangement for programme input and programme control. For this, the pushbutton switches (4) are designed as non-locking switches, the input commands of which are stored in a non-volatile memory, so that, in the event of a restart, the programme already individually selected is executed automatically. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren und eine Anordnung für die Programmeingabe und Programmsteuerung von Haushaltsgeräten, wie Wäschebehandlungs- und Geschirr­spülmaschinen, mit einer Programmeingabevorrichtung, bei der ein anwählbares Hauptprogramm mittels Drehwahl­schalter und weitere Zusatzfunktionen mittels Drucktasten­schalter einstellbar sind, und mit einer Mikrocomputer­steuerung, durch die der Programmablauf der Maschine gesteuert wird.The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for the program input and program control of household appliances, such as laundry and dishwashing machines, with a program input device in which a selectable main program can be set by means of a rotary selector switch and further additional functions by means of push-button switches, and with a microcomputer control by means of which the program sequence of the machine is controlled.

Es sind Waschmaschinen bekannt, bei denen die Programmein­gabe und die Programmsteuerung nach dem vorstehend beschrie­benen Prinzip ausgebildet sind (DE-A-35 42 503). Diese in der Praxis realisierten Anordnungen zur Programmeingabe und Programmsteuerung von Waschmaschinen besitzen den Vorteil, daß für die Anwahl eines durchzuführenden Wasch­programmes nur wenige Eingabefunktionen ausgeführt werden müssen. Trotzdem wird es von manchen Benutzern noch als nachteilig empfunden, daß bei der Vielzahl der in ge­wünschter Weise angebotenen Zusatzfunktionen, wie Spar­programme, Schongangprogramme und dgl., doch noch eine ganze Reihe von Einstellungen vorgenommen werden müssen.Washing machines are known in which the program input and the program control are designed according to the principle described above (DE-A-35 42 503). These arrangements for program input and program control of washing machines which have been implemented in practice have the advantage that only a few input functions have to be carried out for the selection of a washing program to be carried out. Nevertheless, some users still find it disadvantageous that with the large number of additional functions offered in the desired manner, such as economy programs, gentle programs and the like, a whole series of settings still have to be made.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren und eine Anordnung gemäß der eingangs beschriebenen Art so weiterzubilden, daß dem Benutzer weitere Bedienungs­vorteile und Vereinfachungen bei der Programmwahl angeboten werden.The invention has for its object to develop a method and an arrangement according to the type described above so that the user further operating advantages and simplifications in the choice of program are offered.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren gemäß Anspruch 1 erzielt. Eine erfindungsgemäß aufgebaute Anord­nung ergibt sich aus Anspruch 4. Zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen und Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteran­sprüchen dargelegt.This object is achieved by a method according to claim 1. An arrangement constructed according to the invention results from claim 4. Appropriate further developments and refinements of the invention are set out in the subclaims.

Bei den nach dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren ausgebildeten Haushaltsgeräten, wie insbesondere Waschmaschinen, erhält der Benutzer den Vorteil, daß er sich individuell ein Waschprogramm mit fest zugehörigen Zusatzfunktionen vor­programmieren kann, welches dann im alltäglichen Gebrauch in der Regel nur noch mit einem einzigen Einstellvorgang in Betrieb gesetzt werden kann. Dadurch wird insgesamt eine hohe Bedienungsfreundlichkeit erzielt und die Gefahr von Irrtümern bei der Programmeinstellung reduziert.In the case of household appliances designed according to the method according to the invention, such as washing machines in particular, the user has the advantage that he can individually pre-program a washing program with permanently associated additional functions, which are then generally only put into operation in everyday use with a single setting operation can. As a result, a high level of user-friendliness is achieved and the risk of errors when setting the program is reduced.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen rein schematisch dargestellt.An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings.

Die Figur 1 zeigt eine Waschmaschine in Frontansicht, Figur 2 in schematisierter Blockschaltbild-Darstellung die Programmeingabevorrichtung der Waschmaschine mit der Mikrocomputer-Steuereinheit.1 shows a washing machine in front view, FIG. 2 shows a schematic block diagram of the program input device of the washing machine with the microcomputer control unit.

In der Figur 1 ist eine Waschmaschine (1) mit ihrer Front­seite dargestellt. Das Bedienfeld (2) befindet sich im oberen Bereich der Maschine und besitzt einen Drehwahl­schalter (3) und mehrere Drucktastenschalter (4). Über die Programmanzeigeeinrichtung (9) wird der augenblickliche Programmstand angezeigt.1 shows a washing machine (1) with its front side. The control panel (2) is located in the upper area of the machine and has a rotary selector switch (3) and several push button switches (4). The current program status is displayed via the program display device (9).

In der Figur 2 sind diese Bedienungselemente in vergrößerter Form gezeigt. Mit dem Drehwahlschalter (3) wird das durchzu­führende Hauptprogramm für den Waschvorgang nach Wäscheart und Temperatur ausgewählt. Weitere Zusatzfunktionen sind durch nichtrastend ausgebildete Drucktastenschalter (4) anwählbar. Als Drucktastenschalter kommen auch sog. Kurz­hub- bzw. Folientastenschalter in Betracht.These operating elements are shown in an enlarged form in FIG. The main program to be carried out for the washing process is selected according to the type of laundry and temperature using the rotary selector switch (3). Other additional functions are selectable by non-latching pushbutton switches (4). So-called short-stroke or membrane key switches can also be considered as push-button switches.

Die den Drucktastenschaltern (4) zugeordneten Anzeige­elemente (5), hier in Form von LEDs, signalisieren die aktivierte Zusatzfunktion. Die Eingabe- und Anzeigeelemente stehen über entsprechende Steuerleitungen (6) mit einer Mikrocomputersteuerung (7) in Verbindung. Die Mikrocom­putersteuerung (7) weist dabei einen nichtflüchtigen Speicher (8), ein sog. non volatile ram, auf.The display elements (5) assigned to the push button switches (4), here in the form of LEDs, signalize the activated additional function. The input and display elements are connected to a microcomputer control (7) via corresponding control lines (6). The microcomputer control (7) has a non-volatile memory (8), a so-called non-volatile ram.

Die Funktion der gezeigten Anordnung ist wie folgt:The function of the arrangement shown is as follows:

Nach der Einstellung des Hauptprogrammes mittels des Dreh­wahlschalters (3) kann der Benutzer nach seinen individuel­len Wünschen die Zusatzfunktionen über die nichtrastenden Drucktastenschalter (4) auswählen. Die Anwahl wird über die den Drucktastenschaltern (4) zugeordneten Anzeige-­LEDs (5) quittiert. In dieser Form bleiben dann die Zusatz­funktionen in dem nichtflüchtigen Speicher (8) erhalten und werden bei jedem neuen Programmstart immer wieder automatisch für das jeweils ausgewählte Hauptprogramm aktiviert. Dadurch benötigt der Benutzer nur noch eine einzige Einstellung am Drehwahlschalter (3). Das jeweils dazu ablaufende Zusatzprogramm bekommt er durch die Anzeige-­LEDs (5) zur Kontrolle angezeigt. Sollte er einmal die Zusatzfunktionen verändern wollen, kann er durch Betätigung des jeweiligen Drucktastenschalters (4) die Funktion aufheben bzw. wieder neu setzen oder über die Löschtaste (10) die vorgewählten Zusatzfunktionen insgesamt löschen und eine neue Auswahl vornehmen. Natürlich wäre es hier auch alternativ möglich, immer nur vorbestimmte Zusatzfunktionen automatisch zu aktivieren, während dann noch weitere Varianten zuwählbar bleiben.After setting the main program using the rotary selector switch (3), the user can select the additional functions according to his individual wishes using the non-latching pushbutton switches (4). The selection is acknowledged via the display LEDs (5) assigned to the pushbutton switches (4). In this form, the additional functions are retained in the non-volatile memory (8) and are automatically activated again and again for each selected main program each time the program is started. As a result, the user only needs a single setting on the rotary selector switch (3). The additional program that is running for this is indicated by the display LEDs (5) for checking. Should he ever want to change the additional functions, he can cancel or reset the function by pressing the respective pushbutton switch (4) or delete the preselected additional functions altogether and make a new selection using the delete button (10). Of course, it would also be possible as an alternative here to automatically activate only predetermined additional functions, while then further variants can still be selected.

Die Zusatzfunktionen werden in sinnvoller Weise derart verknüpft, daß nur zweckmäßige und zulässige Programmgestal­tungen möglich sind.The additional functions are logically linked in such a way that only appropriate and permissible program designs are possible.

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1. Verfahren für die Programmeingabe und Programmsteuerung von Haushaltsgeräten, wie Wäschebehandlungs- und Geschirr­spülmaschinen, mit einer Programmeingabevorrichtung, bei der ein anwählbares Hauptprogramm mittels Drehwahl­schalter und weitere Zusatzfunktionen mittels Drucktasten­schalter einstellbar sind, und mit einer Mikrocomputer­steuerung, durch die der Programmablauf der Maschine gesteuert wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Drucktastenschalter (4) für die Zusatzfunktionen als nichtrastende Drucktastenschalter ausgebildet sind, daß die für ein jeweils angewähltes Arbeitsprogramm ausge­führten Eingabebefehle der Drucktastenschalter (4) einem nichtflüchtigen Speicher (8) der Mikrocomputersteuerung (7) zugeführt und dort gespeichert werden,
und daß die so im nichtflüchtigen Speicher (8) eingeschrie­benen Zusatzfunktionen bei jedem Neustart des gleichen Arbeitsprogramms automatisch aktiviert werden.1.Procedures for program input and program control of household appliances, such as laundry and dishwashing machines, with a program input device in which a selectable main program can be set by means of a rotary selector switch and further additional functions by means of a push-button switch, and with a microcomputer control which controls the program sequence of the machine,
characterized,
that the pushbutton switches (4) are designed as non-latching pushbutton switches for the additional functions, that the input commands of the pushbutton switches (4) executed for a selected work program are fed to a non-volatile memory (8) of the microcomputer control (7) and stored there,
and that the additional functions written in the non-volatile memory (8) are automatically activated each time the same work program is restarted. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß den nichtrastenden Drucktasten (4) Anzeigeelemente (5) zugeordnet werden, die die aktivierten Zusatzfunktionen anzeigen.2. The method according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the non-latching pushbuttons (4) are assigned display elements (5) which display the activated additional functions. 3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die aktivierten Zusatzfunktionen durch Wiederbetäti­gung der Drucktastenschalter (4) oder über eine Lösch­taste (10) insgesamt aufhebbar sind.3. The method according to claim 1 or claim 2,
characterized,
that the activated additional functions can be canceled by pressing the push-button switch (4) or by pressing the delete button (10). 4. Anordnung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß die Drucktastenschalter (4) als nichtrastende Druck­tastenschalter ausgebildet sind,
daß die Steuerleitungen (6) der Drucktastenschalter (4) mit einem nichtflüchtigen Speicher (8) der Mikrocomputer­steuerung (7) in Verbindung stehen,
und daß den nichtrastenden Drucktastenschaltern (4) jeweils Anzeige-LEDs (5) zur Anzeige der aktivierten Zusatzfunk­tionen zugeordnet sind.4. Arrangement for performing the method according to the preamble of claim 1
characterized,
that the push button switches (4) are designed as non-latching push button switches,
that the control lines (6) of the push button switches (4) are connected to a non-volatile memory (8) of the microcomputer control (7),
and that the non-latching pushbutton switches (4) are each assigned display LEDs (5) for displaying the activated additional functions. 5. Anordnung nach Anspruch 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Mikrocomputersteuerung (7) eine Löschtaste (10) zugeordnet ist.5. Arrangement according to claim 4,
characterized,
that the microcomputer control (7) is assigned a delete key (10).
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