WO2001007702A1 - Method and monitoring device for monitoring a wash process - Google Patents
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- the present invention firstly relates to a method for monitoring a wash process inside a washing apparatus, comprising the steps of introducing into the washing apparatus a monitoring device suitable for measuring physical and/or mechanical parameters of the wash process and recording the measured parameters within the monitoring device. Secondly, the present invention relates to a monitoring device for monitoring a wash process inside a washing apparatus, comprising means for measuring physical and/or mechanical parameters of the wash process and means for recording the measured parameters within the monitoring device.
- monitoring devices for monitoring a wash process inside a washing apparatus are known from the state of the art. According to the known methods monitoring devices are often positioned in static parts of the washing apparatus, for example the wall of the static outer drum in a double drum washing machine, or in the outlet reservoir or in a static cavity specifically designed for this purpose.
- US-A-5.603.233 describes means for measuring a plurality of physical parameters within a machine for washing articles.
- the electrical connection with these means is provided via a plug and the means are fixed in a pump housing.
- EP-A-0.205.671 describes a measuring-cell positioned inside the drum of a industrial washing machine for measuring a physical parameter, for example the conductivity of the wash bath solution.
- This measuring-cell has a fixed position on the inside of the drum and is capable of rotation therewith.
- a sliding contact in the shaft of the washing machine has to be provided.
- the state of the art mentioned above suffers from a number of drawbacks.
- the means provided for measuring a physical parameter often will only monitor one phase of the wash process, because these means often have a fixed position relative to a specific part (movable or not- movable) of the washing apparatus. Further, when these means are attached to a moving part of the washing apparatus, complicated connection means are necessary for obtaining an electrical connection. Such connection means make it difficult to remove the monitoring device from the washing apparatus for subsequent use in another washing apparatus . Therefor, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method as well as a monitoring device of the type as stated above which do not suffer from these drawbacks .
- a method for monitoring a wash process inside a washing apparatus comprising the steps of introducing into the washing apparatus a monitoring device suitable for measuring physical and/or mechanical parameters of the wash process and recording the measured parameters within the monitoring device, characterised in that a self-contained and wireless monitoring device is used.
- self- contained and wireless means that for its operation the device needs no physical connection with an external source, such as an energy source, processing unit or alike.
- an external source such as an energy source, processing unit or alike.
- the monitoring device is self-contained and wireless, it can be positioned at different locations inside the washing apparatus, and thus will be able to monitor the whole wash process from the beginning to the end.
- the device may, notwithstanding its self-contained and wireless character, temporarily be attached to any part of the washing apparatus, e.g. a rotating drum, but it may also be positioned loosely inside the washing apparatus, e.g. on top of laundry.
- the monitoring device is self-contained and wireless, there is no need for complicated electrical connections, and removing the device is extremely simple.
- the method according to the invention may be applied to different wash processes.
- the wash process is a domestic laundry wash process, wherein the monitoring device is introduced into a revolving drum of a washing machine.
- the wash process is an industrial laundry wash process, wherein the monitoring device is introduced into a tunnel washing machine. In this latter case the device will follow the laundry through the entire tunnel, thus measuring at all different stages of the wash process.
- the method according to the invention not only is applicable to a laundry wash process, but also to a dish wash process.
- the wash process might be a domestic dish wash process, wherein the monitoring device is introduced into a dish washer, but also the wash process might be an industrial dish wash process, wherein the monitoring device is introduced onto, and moves along with a conveyor belt of an industrial dish washer.
- the method according to the invention is not limited to such.
- the wash process also might be a hand wash process, wherein the monitoring device is introduced into a wash tub.
- the washing apparatus is defined by this wash tub.
- the method according to the invention is characterised by the additional step of reading out the recorded parameters.
- the step of reading out the recorded parameters comprises connecting the monitoring device with appropriate reading means.
- the reading means are connected to, or provided with processing means for processing the read-out parameters, processing the parameters already can occur in the monitoring device.
- reading out the parameters also may occur while the washing apparatus is still operative.
- the method according to the invention further may be characterised by the step of dosing a cleaning agent as based upon the measured physical and/or mechanical parameters. Dosing a cleaning agent then occurs during the wash process.
- the monitoring results may be related back to the washing apparatus for dosing such a cleaning agent as based upon the measured physical and/or mechanical parameters
- the dosing of the cleaning agent is carried out by the monitoring device.
- a standard washing apparatus may be used without the need of modifications.
- the present invention provides a monitoring device for monitoring a wash process inside a washing apparatus, comprising means for measuring physical and/or mechanical parameters of the wash process and means for recording the measured parameters within the monitoring device, characterised in that the monitoring device is self-contained and wireless.
- wash process may be any of wash processes as defined in respect of the method according to the invention.
- the monitoring device comprises means for exchanging the recorded parameters with an external device.
- the chosen parameters are monitored and recorded within the monitoring device.
- the parameters can be extracted from the monitoring device using the external device.
- the monitoring device may comprise a data exchange interface.
- the data may be exchanged between the monitoring device and external device via a conductive link.
- the data exchange interface may work both ways, so that it is also possible to download information from the external device to the monitoring device .
- the external device also might be the washing apparatus itself. Then, the monitoring device communicates the data directly to the washing apparatus wirelessly to control the wash process.
- the monitoring device comprises means for processing the recorded parameters.
- such means may comprise AD/DA-converters, micro-controllers, and clock means.
- the monitoring device comprises means for dosing a cleaning agent as based upon the measured physical and/or mechanical parameters.
- the monitoring device is part of an automated dosing unit, wherein the monitoring device monitors the wash process and collects physical and chemical parameters of the wash liquor. These parameters are then related to the dosing means to control precisely the dosing of cleaning active agents throughout the wash process to ensure an optimal cleaning.
- the processing means mentioned before may be used for this purpose.
- the monitoring device will comprise at least one cleaning agent and the means to dose this agent.
- a cleaning agent comprises surfactant, builder, enzyme, bleach, bleach activator, bleach precursor, fluorescer, perfume, soil release polymer, anti redeposition polymer, softening agent and mixtures thereof.
- the monitoring device comprising the dosing means is placed inside the washing apparatus and measures the physical and/or mechanical parameters. These parameters are processed and relate to the dosing means to precisely dose the exact amount of cleaning agent at exactly the right time in the wash process.
- the advantage of this system is, that optimal cleaning is achieved for any degree of soiling, water hardness etc. without the need to use excess cleaning agent.
- the monitoring device comprising the dosing means may be taken out of the washing apparatus and, if needed, the cleaning agent maybe refilled.
- the monitoring device according to the invention is self-contained. This means, that the monitoring device should have an internal energy source, such as a battery, rechargeable battery or alike.
- the monitoring device is provided with measuring means preferably comprising at least one sensor for measuring one of the following parameters: pH, conductivity, pCa, pNa, temperature, motion, turbidity and EC.
- measuring means preferably comprising at least one sensor for measuring one of the following parameters: pH, conductivity, pCa, pNa, temperature, motion, turbidity and EC.
- motion also comprises acceleration. Any suitable sensor maybe used. The working range of the sensor of course will depend from the specific wash process to be monitored.
- the sensor (s) will be connected to the recording means and/or processing means through an appropriate sensor interface.
- the monitoring device in a preferred embodiment thereof, comprises a centrally located funnel-shaped entry channel for conducting washing liquid to be monitored to the measuring means.
- the washing liquid is effectively lead to the measuring means.
- the measuring means are provided in a sample reservoir at the end of the entry channel.
- the parameters measured not only can be used for directly influencing the wash process (e.g. by dosing an agent) but olso for analysing this wash process (e.g. with computer means or alike) .
- Figure 1 shows, partly broken-away, a monitoring device according to the invention
- figure 2 shows, on a larger scale, a sample reservoir of the device of figure 1
- figure 3 shows a bottom view of the monitoring device of figure 1 with sample reservoir
- figure 4 shows a schematic cross-section of the monitoring device of figure 1
- figure 5 shows another embodiment of the monitoring device
- figure 6 shows the device of figure 5 attached to a drum of a washing machine.
- the monitoring device shown in the figures is used for monitoring a wash process inside a washing apparatus.
- the monitoring device comprises a housing 1, preferably made of plastic material.
- the housing 1 of the monitoring device should be waterproof to keep the inside (electronics etc.) dry.
- the housing may be made of perspex or epoxy resin or any other suitable material that is insensitive to chemicals used for cleaning, such as bleaches.
- the monitoring device in general, and the housing in particular, preferably has the necessary robustness so it may be used without any problem at the usual wash temperatures, preferably up to 95° Celsius and may withstand the usual mechanical actions, typically 20-70 rpm during washing and 100-1500 rpm during spinning.
- the monitoring device according to the invention is preferably reusable, say 50 times before replacement.
- a centrally located funnel-shaped entry channel 3 is provided for conducting washing liquid to be monitored to measuring means 4 located near the bottom 2 of the housing 1.
- the measuring means 4 comprises separate sensors 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e in a sample reservoir 5 at the end of the entry channel 3.
- a circular sensor print board 6 comprises the electronics for a sensor interface
- a circular processing and storage print board 7 comprises the electronics for processing means, such as a micro controller and storage means, such as a RAM.
- Parameters measured by the sensors 4 will be exchanged with an external device (not shown) by exchanging means, for example an inductive link 8.
- This inductive link 8 also may be used for automatically recharging batteries 9 of the device when the monitoring device interacts with the external device. In such a case the batteries 9 are rechargeable.
- a waterproof seal 10 is shown to keep the washing liquid away from the electronics.
- the monitoring device is discshaped. Typical dimensions are about 10 centimetres in diameter and 2-3 centimetres in height.
- FIGS 5 and 6 an embodiment of the monitoring device is illustrated which is to be attached to the inside of a rotating drum 11 of a washing machine.
- the monitoring device 12 comprises attachment arms 13 which can be hooked in holes in the drum 11.
- Covering caps 14 are provided for covering the arms 13. Sloping guides 15 will guide the laundry and washing liquid.
- the monitoring device also may comprise means for dosing a cleaning agent.
- Processing means on the processing and storage print board 7 may then be used for controlling such a dosing means.
- the inductive link 8 other means for exchanging the recorded parameters with an external device, contactless or not, may be applied, for example using optical means.
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