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EP3924546A4
EP3924546A4 EP20773159.7A EP20773159A EP3924546A4 EP 3924546 A4 EP3924546 A4 EP 3924546A4 EP 20773159 A EP20773159 A EP 20773159A EP 3924546 A4 EP3924546 A4 EP 3924546A4
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washing machine
controlling method
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Jung Yoon Hahm
Min Hee Kang
Zoo Hyeong Kim
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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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
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F33/60—Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of centrifugal separation of water from the laundry
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    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/02—Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums
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    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/30—Driving arrangements 
    • D06F37/36—Driving arrangements  for rotating the receptacle at more than one speed
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F2103/00—Parameters monitored or detected for the control of domestic laundry washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2103/24—Spin speed; Drum movements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • 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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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/46—Drum speed; Actuation of motors, e.g. starting or interrupting
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D06F33/50—Control of washer-dryers characterised by the purpose or target of the control
    • D06F33/52—Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry
    • D06F33/63—Control of the operational steps, e.g. optimisation or improvement of operational steps depending on the condition of the laundry of air flow, e.g. blowing air during the washing process to prevent entanglement of the laundry
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D06F37/30—Driving arrangements 
    • D06F37/40—Driving arrangements  for driving the receptacle and an agitator or impeller, e.g. alternatively

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Detail Structures Of Washing Machines And Dryers (AREA)
  • Main Body Construction Of Washing Machines And Laundry Dryers (AREA)
EP20773159.7A 2019-03-21 2020-03-20 Washing machine and controlling method thereof Active EP3924546B1 (en)

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KR1020190032203A KR20200112166A (en) 2019-03-21 2019-03-21 Washer and controlling method thereof
PCT/KR2020/003832 WO2020190074A1 (en) 2019-03-21 2020-03-20 Washing machine and controlling method thereof

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EP3924546A4 true EP3924546A4 (en) 2022-04-20
EP3924546B1 EP3924546B1 (en) 2023-12-13

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