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WO2007026989A1
WO2007026989A1 PCT/KR2006/001948 KR2006001948W WO2007026989A1 WO 2007026989 A1 WO2007026989 A1 WO 2007026989A1 KR 2006001948 W KR2006001948 W KR 2006001948W WO 2007026989 A1 WO2007026989 A1 WO 2007026989A1
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In Geun Ahn
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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
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/40—Steam generating 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
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/04—Heating 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
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/08—Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
    • D06F39/088—Liquid supply arrangements

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  • the present invention relates to a drum type washing machine, and more par-
  • washing machines are classified into a pulsator type washing machine, which performs a washing operation using water stream generated by the' rotation of a plate-shaped pulsator, and a drum type washing machine, which performs a washing operation using falling of wash water and laundry and a friction force between the wash water and the laundry generated in a horizontally disposed drum by the rotation of the drum.
  • the drum type washing machine has been increasingly used since the drum type washing machine-has advantages superior to the pulsator type washing machine in that the amount of wash water and detergent used during the washing operation is small, damage to the laundry is minimized, and the laundry is minimally tangled.
  • the conventional drum type washing machine includes a cabinet 10 constituting the external appearance of the drum type washing machine, a cylindrical tub 20 horizontally supported in the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum 30 rotatably mounted in the tub 20, the drum 30 being provided with through-holes, through which wash water and steam are introduced into the drum 30, a driving motor 40 for driving the drum 30, and at least one steam generator 50 for supplying steam into the drum 30.
  • a laundry opening 13 which communicates with the interior of the drum 30 such that laundry can be put into or removed from the drum 30 through the laundry opening 13.
  • a door 11 is hingedly mounted to the cabinet 10 adjacent to the laundry opening 13 for opening and closing the laundry opening 13.
  • a gasket (not shown) for preventing hot air from leaking through the connection between the door 11 and the tub 20.
  • a water supply valve 15 which is connected to an external water pipe (not shown) for supplying wash water into the tub 20 or supplying water into the steam generator 50.
  • the steam generator 50 is connected with the water supply valve 15 such that the water supplied from the water supply valve 15 can be introduced into the steam generator 50.
  • the steam generator 50 heats the water supplied from the water supply valve 15 to generate steam, and supplies the generated steam into the drum 30.
  • the steam generator 50 includes a case 51 constituting the external appearance of the steam generator, a water level detecting sensor 60 for detecting the water, level of water supplied into the case 51, a heater 55 for heating the water supplied into the case 51, and a temperature detecting sensor 57 for detecting the temperature of the heated water.
  • the case 51 is provided at one side thereof with an inlet port 103 (see FIG. 1), which is connected to. the water supply valve 15 (see FIG. 1) for allowing water to be introduced from the water supply valve 15 through the inlet port 103.
  • the case 51 is also provided at one side ⁇ hereof with an outlet port 105, through which steam generated in the case 51 is discharged to the drum 30 side.
  • the steam generator 50 is provided at one side thereof with a steam supply pipe 53 (see FIG. 1), which is a passage for guiding and injecting the steam generated by the steam generator 50 into the drum 30 through the outlet port 105.
  • An object of the present invention devised to solve the problem lies on a steam generator having an improved structure to change water supplied into the steam generator into steam within a short period of time and a dram type washing machine having the same.
  • Technical Solution [16]
  • the object of the present invention can be achieved by providing a steam generator comprising: a case having a space for receiving a predetermined amount of water, the case being provided at one side thereof with an inlet port and an outlet port; a heater case disposed in the case such that the heater case communicates with the interior of the case, the heater case having an additional space, into which some of the water supplied into the case is introduced; and a steam heater disposed in the heater case for heating the water introduced into the heater case so as to generate steam.
  • the heater case is mounted in the case such that the heater case is spaced apart from the bottom of the case.
  • the heater case comprises: an introduction part having at least one in- troducjion hole, through which some of the water supplied into the case is introduced , into the heater case; and a discharge part having at least one discharge hole, through which steam generated in the heater case is discharged.
  • the introduction part is formed at the lower surface of the heater case.
  • the discharge part is formed at the upper surface of the heater case.
  • the at least one introduction hole has a diameter less than that of the at least one discharge hole.
  • the steam generator may further comprise: a temperature detecting sensor disposed in the case for detecting the temperature of the steam discharged from the heater case.
  • the steam generator may further comprise: a water level detecting sensor disposed in the case for detecting the water level of the water received in the case.
  • a washing machine i ncluding a tub mounted in a cabinet, which constitutes the external appearance of the washing machine, for storing wash water, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub, and a steam generator mounted in the cabinet for supplying steam into the drum
  • the steam generator comprises: a case having a space for receiving a predetermined amount of water, the case being provided at one side thereof with an inlet port and an outlet port; a heater case disposed in the case such that the heater case communicates with the interior of the case, the heater case having an additional space, into which some of the water supplied into the case is introduced; and a steam heater disposed in the heater case for heating the water introduced into the heater case so as to generate steam.
  • the heater case is mounted in the case such that the heater case is spaced apart from the bottom of the case.
  • the heater case comprises: an introduction part having at least one in- troduction hole, through which some of the water supplied into the case is introduced into the heater case; and a discharge part having at least one discharge hole, through which steam generated in the heater case is discharged.
  • the introduction part is formed at the lower surface of the heater case.
  • the discharge part is formed at the upper surface of the heater case.
  • the at least one introduction hole has a diameter less than that of the at least one discharge hole.
  • the washing machine may further comprise: a temperature detecting sensor dispose d in the case for detecting the temperature of the steam discharged from the heater case.
  • the washing machine may further comprise: a water level detecting sensor disposed in the case for detecting the water level of the water received in the case.
  • the heater case which is constructed such that a predetermined amount of water can be introduced into the heater case, is mounted in the case of the steam generator. Consequently, a small amount of water is instantaneously heated, and therefore, time necessary to generate steam is reduced.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the structure of a conventional drum type washing machine.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating the internal structure of a conventional steam generator.
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating the structure of a drum type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 are schematic views illustrating the internal structure of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [41] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the ac ⁇ mpanying drawings.
  • FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view illustrating the structure of a drum type washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS 4 and 5 are schematic views illustrating the internal structure of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the washing machine according to the present invention includes a machine case 110, a tub 120, a drum 130, a steam supply unit, a temperature sensor 150, a circulating pump 160, a circulating channel 170, and a water level sensor
  • the washing machine is a drum type washing machine.
  • the machine case 110 constitutes the external appearance of the drum type washing machine.
  • a door 140 is mounted to the machine case 110 adjacent to the laundry opening 111 for opening and closing the laundry opening 111.
  • a gasket 112 is mounted at the inner circumference of the laundry opening 111.
  • the machine case 110 is provided with a wash water supply pipe 113 for supplying wash water into the tub 120. On the pipe line of the wash water supply pipe
  • the tub 120 is mounted in the machine case 110 in a supported state.
  • a drainage channel 121 for draining wash water.
  • a wash water heater 122 for heating wash water supplied into the tub 120.
  • the drum 130 is rotatably mounted in the tub 120, and is disposed such that the open side of the drum 130 is directed to the laundry opening 111 of the machine case
  • the steam supply unit is constructed to supply a predetermined amount of steam into the tub 120 andor the drum 130. In this embodiment, at least one steam supply unit is provided.
  • the circulating pump 160 is mounted on the drainage channel 121 , which is connected to the tub 120, and is operated to pump the wash water supplied into the tub 120 such that the wash water can be circulated.
  • the circulating channel 170 is a pipe line which is connected to the circulating pump 160 for guiding the circulating movement of the wash water pumped by the circulating pump 160.
  • the end of the circulating channel 170 i.e., the wash water discharging side, extends through the gasket 112 such that the end of the circulating channel 170 is directed to the inside wall of the drum 130.
  • the end of the circulating channel 170 is connected to the steam supply pipe 220 as shown in the accompanied drawings.
  • the end of the circulating channel 170 may be connected to the inside of the drum 130 without being connected to the steam supply pipe 220.
  • the temperature sensor 150 is mounted at a predetermined position in the tub 120 for detecting the interior temperature of the tub 120.
  • the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 150 may be used to operate the steam supply unit and to control the wash water heater 122.
  • unexplained reference numeral 180 indicates a water supply valve assembly 180 for selectively supplying wash water introduced from the outside to the detergent box 114 or the steam supply unit
  • reference numeral 181 indicates a wash water supply valve for controlling the supply of wash water into the tub 120 through the detergent box 114
  • reference numeral 182 indicates a water-for-steam supply valve for controlling the supply of water into the steam supply unit.
  • the steam supply unit is constructed to evaporate water, using high-temperature hot air, into steam and to supply the steam into the tub 120 andor the drum 130.
  • the steam supply unit includes a steam generator £>G) 210 for generating high-temperature hot air to evaporate water into steam, a steam supply pipe 220, through which steam generated from the water evaporation by the steam generator 210 flows, and an injection nozzle 230 for injecting the steam flowing through the steam supply pipe 220 into the tub 120 andor drum 130.
  • the injection nozzle 230 is constructed in the shape of a nozzle such that the steam can be smoothly injected through the nozzle.
  • the end of the injection nozzle 230, through which the steam is discharged extends through the gasket 112 such that the end of the injection nozzle 230 is directed to the interior of the drum 130.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 show the structure and the operation of the steam generator 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Arrows shown in FIG.4 indicate discharge of steam generated in a heater case
  • arrows shown in FIG. 5 indicate introduction of water into the heater case.
  • the steam generator 210 includes a case 211, a heater case 300, a steam heater 213, a steam side temperature sensor 214, and a water level sensor 215.
  • the case 211 may be constructed in the shape of a rectangular box, which ⁇ constitutes the external appearance of the steam generator 210 and forms a steam generation space.
  • the case 211 is provided at one side thereof with an inlet port 103 (see FIG. 1), which is connected to the water supply valve 182 for allowing water to be introduced into the case 211 through the inlet port 103.
  • the case 211 is provided at the other side thereof with an outlet port 105, which is connected to the steam supply pipe 220 for allowing steam generated in the case 211 to be supplied into the drum 130 through the outlet port 105.
  • the heater case 300 is disposed in the case 211 such that the heater case 300 communicates with the interior of the case 211.
  • the heater case 300 has an additional space, into which some of the water supplied into the case 211 is introduced.
  • the heater case 300 serves to heat the water introduced from the case 211 to generate steam and discharge the generated steam into the drum 130 through the case 211.
  • the heater case 300 is mounted in the case 211 such that the heater case
  • the steam heater 213 is mounted in the heater case 300.
  • the steam heater 213 serves to heat water introduced into the heater case 300, through the heat generation of the steam heater 213, into steam.
  • the steam heater 213 may be constructed using a sheath heater. Although not shown in the drawings, a fuse is mounted in the steam heater 213 for interrupting the supply of power when the steam generator 210 is overheated so as to protect the steam generator 210.
  • the heater case 300 comprises an upper case part 301 and a lower case part 303.
  • an introduction part having at least one introduction hole 310, through which some of the water supplied into the case 211 is introduced into the heater case 300, is formed at the bottom of the lower case 303 of the heater case 300.
  • a discharge part having at least one discharge hole 330, through which the steam generated by the steam heater 213 in the heater case 300 is discharged, is formed at one side of the upper case 301 of the heater case 300.
  • the at least one discharge hole 330 is located at the upper surface of the upper case 301.
  • the diameter Dl of the at least one introduction hole 310 be less than the diameter D2 of the at least one discharge hole 330.
  • the speed ,of the water introduced through the at least one introduction hole 310 is less than that of the steam discharged through the at least one discharge hole 330.
  • the steam side temperature sensor 214 is disposed in the case 211, and is electrically connected to a. controller (not shown) of the washing machine.
  • the steam side temperature sensor 214 serves to detect the interior temperature of the case ' 211 when the heat is generated from the steam heater 213.
  • the water level sensor 215 is disposed in the case 211.
  • the water level sensor 215 is disposed in the case 211.
  • a common electrode 216 includes three electrodes, i.e., a common electrode 216, a long electrode 217, and a short electrode 218.
  • the water level sensor 215 serves to detect the water level of the water supplied into the case 211.
  • the water level sensor 215 is electrically connected to the controller (not shown) of the washing machine, which controls all operations of the components of the washing machine, including the water supply valve assembly 180 and the steam heater 213.
  • the common electrode 216 and the long electrode 217 are formed such that the terminals of the common electrode 216 and the long electrode 217 are exposed approximately at the height set as the minimum water level of the water necessary to generate steam.
  • the short electrode 218 is shorter than the common electrode 216 and the long electrode 217, and is formed such that the terminal of the short electrode 218 is exposed approximately at the height set as the maximum water level of the water necessary to generate steam.
  • the height at which the terminals of the long electrode 217 and the common electrode 216 are exposed is a height at which the steam heater 213 is fully submerged in the water.
  • the controller (not shown) of the drum type washing machine controls the water supply valve 181 of the water supply valve assembly 180 to supply wash water into the tub 120 to a predetermined water, level, controls the circulating pump 160 to circulate the wash water in the tub 120 to the upper part of the drum 130 along the outside of the tub 120, and controls the drum 130 to be rotated such that a laundry wetting process is carried out.
  • the controller controls the water-for-steam water supply valve 182 of the water supply valve assembly 180 to supply a predetermined amount of water into the case 211 of the steam generator 210.
  • the interior pressure of the heater case 300 is higher than the pressure outside the heater case 300, i.e., the interior pressure of the case 211, due to the heat generated from the steam heater 213, and therefore, the steam generated in the heater case 300 is discharged into the case 211.
  • the steam discharged into the case 211 is guided along the steam supply pipe 220, which is connected to the case 211 and the drum 130, and is then discharged into the drum 130, in which laundry is received, such that the steam is directed to the laundry.
  • the steam generator 210 repeatedly performs the above-described procedure, whereby the steam is supplied into the drum 130.
  • the wash water heater 122 may be used to heat the wash water in the tub 120 to a predetermined temperature, or the circulating pump 160 may be operated by predetermined periods of time to circulate the wash water.

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La présente invention concerne un générateur de vapeur qui possède une structure améliorée pour transformer de l’eau fournie dans le générateur de vapeur en vapeur au sein d’une courte période et une machine à laver à tambour qui comprend celui-ci. La machine à laver comprend une cuve montée dans une caisse, qui constitue l’apparence externe de la machine à laver, pour stocker de l’eau de lavage, un tambour monté de façon rotative dans la cuve, et un générateur de vapeur monté dans la caisse pour fournir de la vapeur dans le tambour. Le générateur de vapeur comprend un boîtier qui comporte un espace pour recevoir une quantité prédéterminée d’eau, le boîtier étant pourvu au niveau d’un côté de celui-ci d’un orifice d’entrée et un orifice de sortie, un boîtier d’élément de chauffage disposé dans le boîtier de sorte que le boîtier d’élément de chauffage communique avec l’intérieur du boîtier, le boîtier d’élément de chauffage comportant un espace supplémentaire, dans lequel est introduite une certaine quantité de l’eau fournie dans le boîtier et un élément de chauffage de vapeur disposé dans le boîtier d’élément de chauffage pour chauffer l’eau introduite dans le boîtier d’élément de chauffage afin de générer de la vapeur.
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