Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130047346 | CONTROLLING METHOD OF A WASHING MACHINE INCLUDING STEAM GENERATOR - Embodiments may relate to a washing apparatus, more specifically, to a washing apparatus having a steam generator and a controlling method of the same and embodiments may relate to a home appliance including a steam generator. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a controlling method of a washing machine configured to perform a steam washing course having a steam cycle and a refresh course having a steam cycle, wherein water supply to a steam generator for performing the steam cycle initially and an initial steam generator control pattern for applying the power to a heater of the steam generator are controlled different in the steam washing course and the refresh course. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048626 | HOME APPLIANCE INCLUDING STEAM GENERATOR AND CONTROLLING METHOD OF THE SAME - Embodiments may relate to a home appliance, more specifically, to a washing apparatus having a steam generator and a controlling method of the same and embodiments may relate to a home appliance including a steam generator. according to one embodiment of the present invention, a home appliance includes a steam generator configured to generate steam to supply the generated steam to an object accommodation part where an object is accommodated, wherein the steam generator includes a housing configured to accommodate water supplied thereto; a heater configured to heat the water accommodated in the housing by heating the housing to generate steam; and a control unit configured to cut off or apply an electric power of the heater based on the temperature of the housing. | 02-28-2013 |
20130125595 | WASHING MACHINE WITH WEIGHT SENSING UNIT - A washing machine having a weight sensing unit comprises a cabinet forming an appearance, a tub disposed within the cabinet, springs installed between the tub and a frame of the cabinet, and a weight sensing unit disposed on the frame of the cabinet, one end of the springs being coupled to the weight sensing unit. The weight sensing unit comprises a case coupled to the frame of the cabinet, a load cell supported with being received in the case, and a pressure distributing member mounted on the load cell to hold the spring thereon. | 05-23-2013 |
20150020317 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein are a washing machine and a control method thereof. The control method includes sensing a first unbalance amount of a drum in which laundry is received while rotating the drum at a first rotational velocity, sensing a second unbalance amount of the drum while accelerating the drum to a second rotational velocity, when the first unbalance amount is allowed, and accelerating the drum to a target rotational velocity, when the second unbalance amount is allowed. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020318 | WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROLLING METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present invention relates to a washing machine having a shortened washing time and a method of controlling the washing machine. A method of controlling a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a water supply step of supplying washing water into a tub; a steam step of spraying steam into a drum disposed in the tub; and a centrifugal washing step of circulating the washing water in the tub and of rotating the drum such that laundry attachs to the drum. | 01-22-2015 |
20150252513 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine including a cabinet having with an inlet port formed at a front panel for laundry insertion thereinto and a door to open or close the inlet port; a tub within the cabinet for storing wash water; a drum in communication with the inlet port, and rotatably provided within the tub; a detergent dispenser provided below the inlet; a water passage to supply wash water from a water source to at least one of the tub and the detergent dispenser; and a connecting passage to connect the tub and the detergent dispenser for transfer of the wash water stored in the tub to the detergent dispenser and for transfer of the detergent stored in the detergent dispenser to the tub. | 09-10-2015 |
20150252514 | WASHING MACHINE - A washing machine including a cabinet having an inlet port formed at a front panel for laundry insertion thereinto and a door to open or close the inlet port; a tub within the cabinet for storing wash water; a drum in communication with the inlet port, and rotatably provided within the tub; and a detergent dispenser provided below the inlet. The detergent dispenser includes a dispenser case having an opening portion on an upper surface thereof; and at least one of an automatic detergent supply unit and a manual detergent supply unit mounted at the dispenser case. The automatic detergent supply unit includes a container provided with an inlet port and an outlet port for storing liquid detergent; a container receiving portion to receive the container; and a pumping device to selectively discharge liquid detergent discharged from the outlet port of the container by a predetermined amount. | 09-10-2015 |
20160053422 | WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a washing machine that is capable of having a reduced washing time and improved washing performance, and a method of controlling the same. The washing machine includes a tub accommodating wash water, a drum rotatably arranged in the tub and accommodating laundry, a drive unit for rotating the drum, a water supply unit for adjusting an inflow of the wash water, and a control unit, wherein the control unit drives the drive unit and detects an amount of the laundry so as to set a target water level, controls the water supply unit to supply the wash water into the tub such that the wash water is lower than the target water level, drives the drive unit to accelerate the drum at a rotational speed, and controls the water supply unit to supply the wash water into the tub until the target water level. | 02-25-2016 |