Abstract

The present invention relates to an ice maker and a refrigerator having the same. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage room therein; a door on the main body, configured to open and close the storage room; and an ice maker in the storage room, wherein the ice maker includes an ice tray configured to contain water; a guide unit under the ice tray, forming a path for flowing cold air; an ice bucket under the guide unit, including a container having a concave center portion; a rotation unit configured to move the ice in the ice tray to the ice bucket; and a cover unit configured to cover the ice tray and having a water supply unit configured to supply water to the ice tray. The water supply unit includes a first communication hole in the cover; a water supply wall on one side of the ice tray; a second communication hole communicating with the first communication hole and configured to discharge the water, and a rib or flange on the water supply wall, configured to shield part of the second communication hole.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/25 - Filling devices for moulds
• F25C 5/185 - Ice bins therefor with freezing trays
• F25C 1/04 - Producing ice by using stationary moulds

Abstract

A washing machine that includes a cabinet; an outer basket in the cabinet and configured to accommodate wash water; an inner basket in the outer basket and configured to accommodate laundry; a water supply valve unit in the cabinet and connected to an external water supply source, configured to receive wash water; and a micro-bubble generator configured to receive the wash water from the water supply valve unit, generate micro-bubbles, and supply the micro-bubbles to a washing space. The micro-bubble generator includes a dissolving unit configured to mix or dissolve gas into the wash water from the water supply valve unit. The dissolving unit includes: a water supply line connection connected indirectly to the water supply valve unit, configured to introduce the wash water; a supply hole providing a path in which gas is introduced into a dissolution space; and a dissolved water drain portion discharging the wash water in which gas is mixed or dissolved.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 35/00 - Washing machines, apparatus, or methods not otherwise provided for
• B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
• D06F 23/04 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a vertical axis
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• B01F 23/2373 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media for obtaining fine bubbles, i.e. bubbles with a size below 100 µm
• B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator, and more particularly to a method of controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator which can automatically determine a water shortage situation during water supplying, ice making, and ice separating processes of the icemaker, can prevent production of imperfect ice pieces, and can solve an ice separating defect, thereby smoothly performing an operation of the icemaker.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/00 - Producing ice
• F25C 5/08 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by heating bodies in contact with the ice
• F25C 1/04 - Producing ice by using stationary moulds

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum washing machine includes: a back panel on which a water supply device is disposed, and defining a back surface of a cabinet and being mounted on a wall; a tub disposed within the cabinet and being integrated with the back panel; a box part defining an outer wall of the cabinet and being coupled to the back panel to surround the tub; the water supply device supplying washing water into the tub through a top surface of the cabinet; and a drain device draining the washing water discharged from the tub toward a lower side of the box part.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 39/14 - Doors or coversSecuring means therefor
• D06F 37/20 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations

Abstract

The present invention provides a wall-mounted drum-type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a control block disposed on the back panel; a power source line extending from the control block to the outside of the back panel; and a guide part disposed on a back surface of the back panel to guide and fix the power source line to the outside of the back panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/00 - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

The present invention provides a wall-mounted drum type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub containing washing water; a box part coupled to the back panel to surround the tub; and a reinforcement part connecting the tub to the back panel and surrounding the tub.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis
• D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum-type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub containing washing water and supported by the back panel; a front panel having an opening, and the front panel being disposed on the tub; a control part disposed on the front panel; and a bypass part diverting washing water that drops toward the control part.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub containing washing water and being supported by the back panel; a front panel disposed on the tub; a cover part surrounding the front panel; and a detergent box passing through the front panel and being detachably disposed on the front panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum-type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub containing washing water; a drum rotatably disposed within the tub; a driving part providing power to the drum; a coupling part disposed on the back panel so that a driving shaft of the drum is rotatable; and a disposition part preventing the driving part connected to the driving shaft from interfering with the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/30 - Driving arrangements
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 37/28 - DoorsSecurity means therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum-type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub containing washing water and supported by the back panel; a front panel disposed on the tub; a box part disposed on the back panel to surround the tub, the box part having a connection hole in a front side thereof; a cover part disposed on the connection hole; and an elastic assembly part connecting the box part to the back panel to generate an elastic force between the cover part and the box part.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis
• D06F 39/14 - Doors or coversSecuring means therefor
• D06F 37/28 - DoorsSecurity means therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum-type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum-type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub containing washing water and supported by the back panel; an air discharge hole defined in the back panel to discharge air filled into the tub; and a blockage prevention part preventing the air discharge hole from being blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wall-mounted drum type washing machine. The wall-mounted drum type washing machine includes: a back panel mounted on a wall; a tub supported by the back panel and containing washing water; a front panel having an opening and being disposed on the tub; a drum rotatably disposed on the tub; a driving part supplying power to the drum; a box part disposed on the tub to surround the drum; and a cover part coupled to the box part to surround the front panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs
• D06F 37/30 - Driving arrangements
• D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water supply apparatus for a washing machine, comprising: a panel connection unit which is connected to a water supply line and which has a first wash water flow channel formed therein; and a horizontal jetting unit which is connected to the panel connection unit and which has a second wash water flow channel formed therein and communicated to the first wash water flow channel. The horizontal width of the second wash water flow channel expands as it goes toward one side spaced apart from the panel connection unit. One end of the second wash water flow channel has an opening for jetting wash water.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pulsator for a washing machine, comprising: a base unit; a rotary shaft unit located at the center of rotation of the base unit; a washing protrusion unit which is supported by the base unit, and connected to the rotary shaft unit, and protruded upwardly; and a curved surface unit which is supported by the base unit, and which has alternately-formed convex surfaces and concave surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 17/06 - Washing machines having receptacles, stationary for washing purposes, wherein the washing action is effected solely by circulation or agitation of the washing liquid by rotary impellers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer for supplying magnetized water, comprising: a cabinet; and a magnetized water portion, which is installed on the cabinet, for generating magnetic force; and a branching portion, which is connected to the magnetized water portion, for branching washing water which is discharged from the magnetized water portion, wherein the magnetized water portion comprises a housing, which is provided with a flow channel therein through which the washing water flows, a hot water supply nozzle which is connected to one side of the housing and is provided with a hot water supply channel therein that communicates with the flow channel, and a cold water supply channel, which is connected to on side of the housing, is provided with a cold water supply channel therein that communicates with the flow channel, and is partitioned from the hot water supply channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• C02F 1/48 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with magnetic or electric fields
• D06F 33/06 - Control of operations performed in washing machines or washer-dryers non-electrically substantially mechanically
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washer for supplying magnetized water, comprising: a cabinet; and a magnetized water portion, which is installed on the cabinet, for generating magnetic force; and a water supply valve assembly for controlling the flow of the washing water which has passed through the magnetized water portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 39/06 - Arrangements for preventing or destroying scum
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for detecting an error in the measurement of a water level in a washing machine. The apparatus comprises: a water-level sensor for measuring the water level in a wash tub; a water supply/discharge device, which supplies water into the wash tub or discharges water from the wash tub; and a control unit, which controls the water supply/discharge device so as to adjust the actual water level in the wash tub, and which detects an error in the measurement of the water level sensor based on the variation in the water level measured by the water-level sensor during the measurement of the actual water level. According to the present invention, a user may recognize an error in the measurement carried out by the water level sensor, and prevent the outbreak of a fire in advance when the water remaining in an air trap is frozen or the pressure in the air trap changes, and further, the unnecessary waste of water or detergent may be reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for saving standby power in a microwave oven, which can completely and forcibly cut off standby power using a power-saving button. The apparatus for saving standby power in a microwave oven comprises: a power switch for turning on the power of the microwave oven; a power-saving button for turning off the power of the microwave oven; a power-saving relay which is connected in parallel to the power switch and which has a contact point that is turned on or off for adjusting the supply of power to the microwave oven in accordance with a control; and a control unit which turns on the contact point of the power-saving relay when a contact point of the power switch is turned on, and which turns off the contact point of the power-saving relay when the power-saving button is pressed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24C 7/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• H05B 6/06 - Control, e.g. of temperature, of power
• H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hose for supplying magnetized water. The hose comprises a tube unit for guiding wash water, and a water-magnetizing unit installed in the tubular portion to generate magnetism, wherein the water-magnetizing unit interconnects the tubes of the tube unit. Thus, wash water containing lime can be activated by the magnetism, thereby improving washing performance.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
• C02F 1/48 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with magnetic or electric fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drum washing machine comprising: a cabinet; a tub for holding the wash water; a drum for receiving the wash; a motor disposed in the lower rear of the tub; a balancer connected to the front side of the tub; a plurality of springs, each having one end connected to the cabinet and the other end connected to the upper side of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; and a plurality of dampers, each having one end connected to the cabinet and the other end connected to the lower side of the tub. The springs comprise one group of springs connected to one side of the cabinet, and the other group connected to the opposite side of the cabinet, wherein the spring constant for one group of springs is different from the spring constant for the other group of springs.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
• F16F 15/10 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system
• F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systemsSuppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drum washing machine comprising: a cabinet; a tub for holding the wash water; a drum for receiving the wash; a motor disposed on the lower rear of the tub and weighted to one side of the left-right center axis of the tub; one balancer connected to the front side of the tub, wherein the balancer is disposed so that the center of mass of the balancer is weighted on the opposite side of the motor with respect to the left-right center axis of the tub; springs, each having one end connected to the cabinet and the other end connected to the upper side of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; and dampers, each having one end connected to the cabinet and the other end connected to the lower side of the tub.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
• F16F 15/10 - Suppression of vibrations in rotating systems by making use of members moving with the system
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling dehydration in a drum washing machine, wherein during a balance dehydration cycle for balancing the wash, before a main dehydration cycle begins in the drum washing machine, not only a rotational imbalance of the drum but also a longitudinal imbalance is sensed by repeatedly measuring the imbalance at different speeds, so that the wash is well distributed, thereby reducing the vibration of a tub during dehydration and consequently increasing the efficiency of dehydration.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically
• D06F 23/02 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
• D06F 49/04 - Bowl drive

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determining an imbalance in a drum washing machine. The method comprises the steps of: measuring rotation speeds by rotational sections after a rotation speed of a motor has been increased up to a target rotation speed; comparing the rotation speeds of rotational sections with an allowable range of rotation speeds; and determining whether an imbalance has occurred on the basis of the comparison. Accordingly, the method can improve accuracy for determining whether an imbalance has occurred.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically
• D06F 37/30 - Driving arrangements
• D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for warning about the residual quantity of a liquid detergent, and the method comprises the steps of: calculating the total amount of a liquid detergent used by accumulating the amount of the liquid detergent used whenever cleaning is performed; and comparing the total amount of the liquid detergent used with a standard amount, and warning about the residual quantity of the liquid detergent according to the compared result. Thus, by the present invention, a user does not have to frequently check the residual quantity of the liquid detergent and can easily refill the liquid detergent, and further, since the invention does not need a sensor for sensing the residual quantity of the liquid detergent, a manufacturing cost of a washing machine is reduced and it is possible to prevent the user from an electric shock by a current which leaks from a container.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic washing machine, which comprises: a synchronous motor unit that is installed on the lower part of a tub; a drainage valve housing that is installed on the lower part of the tub in such a manner that the drainage valve housing is spaced apart from the synchronous motor unit; a link unit that is disposed between the synchronous motor unit and the drainage valve housing, and opens and shuts the drainage valve housing; a wire unit having one side that is connected with the synchronous motor unit and the other side that is connected with the link unit, wherein the wire unit moves the link unit according to an operation of the synchronous motor unit; a spring member having one side that is connected with the link unit and the other side that is connected with the drainage valve housing, wherein the spring member provides a restoring force such that the link unit shuts the drainage valve housing; a clutch lever unit that is rotatably coupled with a clutch base unit, is disposed between the link unit and the synchronous motor unit, and is rotated by being linked with the movement of the link unit in accordance with the operation of the synchronous motor unit; a cam lever unit that is connected with the clutch lever unit; a lift lever unit that comes in contact with the cam lever unit; and a coupling unit that is moved by the lift lever unit, and is engaged with a rotor unit or a clutch body unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/30 - Driving arrangements
• D06F 37/40 - Driving arrangements for driving the receptacle and an agitator or impeller, e.g. alternatively
• D06F 39/00 - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to a microwave oven comprising: a cabinet; a base plate which forms a bottom surface of the microwave oven; a rear plate which forms a rear surface of the microwave oven; a cavity spaced apart from the rear plate such that a space is formed in a rear portion of the base plate; a first high-voltage transformer installed in the space such that the first high-voltage transformer is located in a peripheral portion of the base plate; a second high-voltage transformer installed at the center of the base plate; a first magnetron arranged in the space opposite the first high-voltage transformer; a second magnetron arranged above the first magnetron; a fan assembly located in the space above the first high-voltage transformer; a fan housing which covers the fan assembly, and which has an air inlet portion formed toward the first high-voltage transformer; and an air-guide pipe connected to the fan housing to guide the airflow generated by the operation of the fan assembly toward the first magnetron and second magnetron.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24C 15/28 - Draught shields
• F24C 15/32 - Arrangements of ducts for hot gases, e.g. in or around baking ovens

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator, and more particularly, to a method for controlling an icemaker for a refrigerator which involves automatically determining water supply failure during the water supply, ice-making, and ice-removing processes of the icemaker, preventing water from being only partially frozen, and preventing the failure of the ice-making operation, thus enabling the icemaker to operate smoothly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/24 - Construction of mouldsFilling devices for moulds for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays
• F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
• F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
• F25C 5/08 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by heating bodies in contact with the ice

Abstract

The present invention relates to an icemaker for a refrigerator, comprising: a tray which makes, from water contained therein, pieces of ice having a predetermined shape; a water supply unit provided at one side of the tray to supply water to the tray; a driving unit opposite the water supply unit with the tray interposed between the water supply unit and the driving unit; an ice-ejecting lever which is rotatably assembled between the driving unit and the water supply unit, and which rotates by means of the driving unit; and an ice-removing heater which applies heat to separate the ice from the tray. The driving unit includes a driving unit housing, a driving motor having a driving gear, a slave gear which has a rotating cam and a first magnet and which is coupled to a rotating shaft of the ice-ejecting lever, a cantilever which has a second magnet and which rotates by means of the rotating cam, and first and second Hall elements corresponding to the first and second magnets, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25C 1/24 - Construction of mouldsFilling devices for moulds for refrigerators, e.g. freezing trays
• F25C 5/08 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice without the use of saws by heating bodies in contact with the ice
• F25C 5/02 - Apparatus for disintegrating, removing or harvesting ice
• F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

Abstract

A steam control device and method of a washing machine are disclosed. The steam control method includes determining whether an instruction of course washing with steam is input; opening a water supply valve to supply water into a steam generator if the instruction of course washing is input; detecting a temperature of water supplied to the steam generator using a temperature sensor; and checking a water supply time corresponding to the detected water supply temperature and supplying water to the steam generator for the water supply time.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/04 - Heating arrangements
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pump device for a liquid detergent, and more particularly relates to a pump device for a liquid detergent wherein interference between parts during operation is inhibited and hence vibration and noise are suppressed and damage to parts is reduced. Provided is a pump device for a liquid detergent, comprising: a corrugated tube connected to a conveying tube whereby the liquid detergent is discharged; a supply tube for guiding the liquid detergent, which has been supplied through the corrugated tube, to a tub; and a coupler which connects the corrugated tube and the supply tube and is joined to a base plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
• D06F 37/22 - Mountings, e.g. resilient mountings, for the rotary receptacle, motor, tub or casingPreventing or damping vibrations in machines with a receptacle rotating or oscillating about a horizontal axis
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

Disclosed is an invention relating to a device for supplying a liquid detergent. The disclosed invention comprises: a detergent-supply unit for supplying the liquid detergent; a nozzle unit which is provided so as to be able to move to a first position or a second position, and squirts out the liquid detergent supplied from the detergent-supply unit; and a pump unit which is provided between the detergent-supply unit and the nozzle unit and receives a supply of liquid detergent from the detergent-supply unit when the nozzle unit is moved to the first position and supplies the detergent to the nozzle unit when the nozzle unit is moved to the second position. When the present invention is employed, the liquid detergent is supplied automatically, thereby making it possible to ensure timely supply of the liquid detergent in the desired amount without the trouble of the user introducing the liquid detergent piecemeal when washing.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/02 - Devices for adding soap or other washing agents
• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Goods & Services

(1) Water filters for electric refrigerators.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a washing machine furnished with a liquid detergent dispenser that enables the accurate supply of a liquid detergent or fabric softener depending upon the capacity of laundry, comprising a step wherein the weight of laundry supplied to the drum is sensed, a step wherein the dispensed volume of liquid detergent is determined according to the weight of laundry sensed, a step wherein liquid detergent is supplied to the drum depending upon the dispensed volume of liquid detergent, and the washing and rinse cycles are performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention concerns a steam dryer control method which controls the amount of steam by regulating the amount of water supplied to a heater. The control method comprises the steps of: turning on a steam heater, counting the number of expirations whenever a standard water-supply time is expired after a water-supply valve is turned on, and rotating a drum when the number of expirations reaches a set number.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/28 - Controlling or regulating

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dryer, and more particularly, to a dryer with a hybrid lifter for increasing a contact area between laundry and blowing air. The present invention provides a dryer with a hybrid lifter, including: a main body arranged in a drum to move laundry contained therein; a bent portion formed in the main body to move laundry in a three-dimensional manner; and a spacing portion formed in the main body to form a space between laundry and the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/04 - Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating about a horizontal axis Details

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for circulating cleaning water for a drum washing machine. The apparatus comprises a tub, a drain hose connected to the tub, a turbidity detection sensor which measures turbidity of cleaning water drained through the drain hose, a drain pump which is placed on the drain hose to pump the cleaning water being drained after rinsing, a circulation hose which is connected to the drain hose in a discharge port of the drain pump in order to supply the cleaning water that has been used for rinsing into a drum, a supply valve which is installed in the joint between the drain hose and circulation hose in order to selectively supply the cleaning water that has been used for rinsing and pumped through the drain pump to the drain hose near a drain outlet or the circulation hose, and a control unit which controls the drain pump and supply valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/08 - Liquid supply or discharge arrangements
• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically
• D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis
• D06F 39/00 - Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups

Goods & Services

Water filters for refrigerators for domestic use.

Abstract

The present invention discloses a dryer and a control method for same. The dryer of the present invention includes a cabinet, a drum arranged in the cabinet such that the drum is rotatable, an exhaust unit arranged in communication with the drum and equipped with a blower fan, a driving unit for rotating the drum and the blower fan, and a driving force transmission unit for selectively transmitting the driving force of the driving unit to the blower fan.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/04 - Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating about a horizontal axis Details

Abstract

The present invention relates to a condensing-type drying apparatus including a circulation pipe both ends of which communicate with a tub to form a flow channel for the circulation of air in the tub, a blower fan arranged in the circulation pipe to circulate air in the tub, a heater arranged in the circulation pipe to heat air supplied into the tub, and a condensing pipe connected to a water supply source to supply a coolant into the circulation pipe, and which is arranged in a zigzag shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/04 - Domestic laundry dryers having dryer drums rotating about a horizontal axis Details

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for controlling a gas valve of a dryer for controlling the gas being supplied into a gas combustor. The method includes the steps of sensing the temperature of the hot air being supplied into a drum, sensing the temperature of the hot air being discharged to the outside of the drum, and controlling a gas valve of a gas combustor in accordance with the temperature of the hot air being supplied into the drum and the temperature of the hot air being discharged to the outside of the drum.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/28 - Controlling or regulating

Abstract

The present invention relates to a power-cut (power outage) compensating method for a washing machine. A characterising feature of the present invention is that it comprises the stages of: carrying out the selected routine; deciding whether the power supply has been interrupted while carrying out the selected routine; if the power supply has been interrupted, storing in a memory unit information about the routine currently being carried out; deciding whether the power supply has restarted; and, if the power supply has restarted, restarting the routine stored in the memory unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disinfecting washing method for a drum washing machine, wherein the disinfecting washing method includes a step of generating steam to raise the temperature in a drum to a first target temperature, a steam washing step of rotating the drum to perform steam washing while maintaining the temperature in the drum at the level of the first target temperature or higher, and a main washing step of rotating the drum to perform main washing upon the completion of the steam washing step.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for removing mildew in a washing machine. A characterising feature of the present invention is that it comprises the stages of: determining whether the mildew-removing mode has been selected; and, if the mildew-removing mode has been selected, carrying out the mildew-removing mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention relates to a residual-water discharge control method for a washing machine.  A characterising feature of this method is that it comprises the stages of: discharging wash water, which was being held in a tub, to the outside; after having discharged the washing water, supplying wash water; and, after having supplied the wash water, again discharging wash water to the outside.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 33/02 - Controlling a series of operations in washing machines, e.g. programme-control arrangements for washing and drying cycles electrically

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method for a gas-type clothes dryer. The state of a flame sensor is continuously monitored even after the ignition operation in a gas-type clothes dryer, thereby making it possible to prevent drying from proceeding in an extinguished state where gas is not being smoothly supplied due to malfunctioning in the gas valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/28 - Controlling or regulating

Abstract

The present invention relates to a valve for a gas heater. The present invention comprises an ON/OFF valve for determining whether or not a working fluid is supplied, and a proportional control valve which is linked to the ON/OFF valve and which adjusts the volume of flow of the working fluid once supply has started. The proportional control valve is equipped with a main body having a passageway part through which the working fluid passes, and with a plunger which is incorporated in movable fashion in the main body and which opens and closes the passageway part.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/26 - Heating arrangements, e.g. gas heating equipment

Abstract

Provided are methods of recording and reading optical information in a recording medium using holography. In the method of recording optical information, a first recording operation is performed for recording optical information in a first recording region in an overlapping manner by allowing a reference beam and a signal beam with data loaded to interfere with each other in the first recording region, the reference beam being angularly multiplexed at predetermined intervals. Furthermore, a second recording operation is performed for recording optical information in a second recording region adjacent to the first recording region in an overlapping manner by allowing the reference beam and the signal beam to interfere with each other in the second recording region, the reference beam being angularly multiplexed between the predetermined intervals. Consequently, optical information can be recorded so as to easily detect and determine a selected reproducing beam, thus increasing the reading efficiency of the optical information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 7/0065 - Recording, reproducing or erasing by using optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms

Abstract

Provided is a data processing system for recording holographic optical information. The data processing system includes: a data interface constructing a data page by using data transmitted from a host information device; a memory storing data transmitted from the data interface; an encoder ECC-encoding data that is stored in the memory; and a modulator modulating the encoded data so as to record optical information. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently transmit data when recording and reproducing holographic optical information.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 7/0065 - Recording, reproducing or erasing by using optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms

Abstract

Provided are a method for detecting a pattern of an over-sampling image and an optical information processing apparatus and method using the same. A method for detecting a pattern from an image of an over-sampled datapage includes: over-sampling the datapage to detect a detection image of the datapage; comparing the detection image and a reference image of over-sampling for the pattern by a covariance; and calculating a pixel of the pattern over-sampled by values of the reference image and the detection image compared by the covariance. Accordingly, data with a specific pattern such as a mark can be detected from an image of an over-sampled datapage, thereby making it possible to increase the data reproduction accuracy, thus making it possible to greatly increase the reliability of reproduced optical data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 7/0065 - Recording, reproducing or erasing by using optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms

Abstract

A method for switching between minor channels for digital televisions is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a minor channel is in a non-signal state, analyzing information of a major channel, to which the minor channel in the non-signal state pertains, if the minor channel is in the non-signal state, followed by obtaining information of minor channels pertaining to the major channel, and selecting other minor channels excluding the minor channel in the non-signal state based on an analysis of the information of the minor channels to sequentially determine whether the selected minor channels are in a signal state, followed by switching from the minor channel in the non-signal state to a minor channel in the signal state if a minor channel in the signal state is present.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/50 - Tuning indicatorsAutomatic tuning control
• H04N 5/65 - Holding-devices for protective discs or for picture masks

Abstract

The washing machine includes a tub, a bearing housing provided to the tub by injection molding such that a fastening part of the bearing housing is exposed to an outside of the tub, and a stator coupled to the fastening part. The washing machine suppresses generation of noise and vibration during a washing operation and has a motor firmly attached to the washing machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/04 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis

Goods & Services

(1) Electric washing machines, electric vacuum cleaners, automatic dishwashers, clothes washers combined with clothes dryers; Electric laundry dryers, electric refrigerators, microwave ovens, electric ovens, air conditioners, clothes dryers combined with clothes washers.

Abstract

A washing machine and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The washing machine includes a tub, a bearing housing having a fastening member and formed by insert-injection molding into the tub so as to expose the fastening member from the tub, and a stator mounted to the fastening member. The washing machine can maintain concentricity of the stator and permit simplification of an assembly process to reduce manufacturing costs.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 21/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement
• D06F 23/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry
• D06F 25/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air

Goods & Services

(1) Electric washing machines, electric laundry dryers, electric vacuum cleaners, automatic dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, electric refrigerators, microwave ovens, electric ovens, air conditioners.

Abstract

A method of controlling recording quality is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a recording function is set, and determining a recording quality of a broadcast program based on analysis on a data amount of the broadcast program and a recordable capacity of a data storage if the recording function is set, followed by recording the broadcast program on the data storage according to the recording quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/76 - Television signal recording
• H04N 5/765 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus

Abstract

A method of providing an electronic program guide is disclosed. The method includes storing information of electronic program guides, displaying an electronic program guide of a channel output on a primary screen in response to a signal of outputting the information of the electronic program guides, and displaying an electronic program guide of a new channel output on the primary screen when the channel of the primary screen is changed to the new channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/445 - Receiver circuitry for displaying additional information

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a washing machine that includes a lifter capable of removing foreign matter from water while agitating laundry. The washing machine includes a tub containing water supplied from an outside source, a drum disposed inside the tub, a lifter body mounted to the drum; a filtering unit disposed in the lifter body to collect foreign matter from wash water as it circulates within the machine, and a water supply part guiding the water being introduced from the tub to the filtering unit of the lifter.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/06 - Ribs, lifters, or rubbing means forming part of the receptacle

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a minor channel selection method for digital televisions. The method comprises storing a major channel number in response to an input of the major channel number, followed by determining whether or not the major channel number is consistently input for a first preset time; determining whether or not a minor channel number is input before an elapse of a second preset time after a complete input of the major channel number, if the major channel number is consistently input for the first preset time; and selecting a minor channel corresponding to the minor channel number, if the minor channel number is input before the elapse of the second preset time. With this method, it is possible to conveniently select a minor channel since no delimiter is needed to be inputted between major and minor channel numbers to divide them from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/50 - Tuning indicatorsAutomatic tuning control

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a venting unit of a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a cabinet having a door mounted thereon, a water tub installed inside the cabinet, a washing tub installed inside the water tub; and a venting unit installed such that an outside of the cabinet is in communication with an inner space of the washing tub through the venting unit. The washing machine has improved drying efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 25/00 - Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air

Abstract

A drum type washing machine which performs a drying function is provided having improved drying efficiency. The drum type washing machine includes a tub disposed inside a cabinet to receive water, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub to receive laundry, and a suction duct communicating with the tub. One end of the suction duct communicates with the tub, and the opposed end of the suction duct is a free end which remains disconnected from nearby structures, and is located inside the cabinet. The tub further includes a discharge hole. The water and air passing through the discharge hole are separated and discharged outside the cabinet along a drainage pipe and an exhaust duct, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 58/00 - Domestic laundry dryers

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling a stop operation of an air conditioner includes: a compressor for compressing a refrigerant; an indoor heat exchanger for heat-exchanging between the refrigerant and indoor air; an indoor fan for blowing the heat-exchanged indoor air to indoors; and a controller. The controller controls, in response to an operation stop signal in operation, an operation of the indoor fan based on whether or not an operation of the compressor has completely stopped.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

Abstract

A pedestal comprises a body coupled to a product to support the product, a guide part disposed on the body to guide the product to a coupling location between the product and the body, and a drawer disposed in the body. With this construction, the pedestal enables the product such as a washing machine to be firmly secured to the pedestal while allowing easy detachment of the product therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a control button of a drum type washing machine. The control button comprises a button securing part, a button operating part, an elastic member, and a cylindrical button provided to a control panel. The button securing part includes a securing body having a fitting hole formed at the center thereof, a securing portion having a rack formed on an outer surface thereof, and a coupling hole coupled to the rotary switch. The button operating part includes an operating portion having an operating trough and a pinion corresponding to the rack to allow the securing portion to be coupled to the operating portion, a guide member formed on one side of the operating portion, and an operating body integral to one side of the guide member and operating portion. The operating body is press-fitted into the button adjusting part that is provided to a control panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 39/12 - CasingsTubs

Abstract

A washing machine having an improved coupling structure for coupling a drive unit to a tub is disclosed. The washing machine includes a bearing housing supporting a bearing, a water tub provided on the bearing housing by injection molding such that the bearing housing can be inserted into the tub, and a drive unit coupled to the tub. The drive unit includes a stator and a rotator. A fastening part is formed on the tub such that the stator can be coupled to the fastening part. In the washing machine, the drive unit is directly coupled to the tub without a separate member such as a base, thereby improving assembling efficiency while reducing work time. In addition, the bearing housing is formed with a blade to distribute applied stress to the tub and the bearing housing, thereby preventing damage of the bearing housing or the tub due to stress concentration.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/30 - Driving arrangements

Abstract

A method and a system for providing a file. The method of providing a file by using at least one server linked with a plurality of terminals through a network, the method includes: determining whether there exists a destination terminal which stores a requested specific video-on-demand (VOD) file by searching a database which stores a list of VOD files stored in the plurality of terminals, when a request terminal that is one of the plurality of terminals requests a specific VOD file to be transmitted; and transmitting access information of the destination terminal to the request terminal when there exists the destination terminal and transmitting the requested specific VOD file to the request terminal when there exists no destination terminal. Accordingly, a VOD content is directly transmitted among terminals under a control of a VOD server, when a VOD service is provided. Therefore, it is possible to remarkably reduce a load of the VOD server by reducing traffic which was concentrated on the VOD server in the past.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a handy cleaner-integrated vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a main body having a body inlet, a body outlet and a mounting part, and accommodating a motor assembly to induce air into the main body through the body inlet and then to discharge the air through the body outlet, a dust container mounted on the mounting part to filter foreign matter from air, a driving unit mounted on the mounting part and coupled to the dust container to generate a suction force in the dust container when the dust container is detached from the main body, and a power supply device to supply electrical power to the driving unit. The vacuum cleaner allows vacuum cleaning without a separate handy cleaner even in a narrow space, and provides an improved battery-mounting structure to allow convenient recharge and replacement of the battery, and a convenient repair.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 9/10 - FiltersDust separatorsDust removalAutomatic exchange of filters

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a vacuum cleaner capable of being converted into a handy cleaner, and a handy cleaner-integrated vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a main body having a body inlet, a body outlet and a mounting part, and accommodating a motor assembly to induce air into the main body through the body inlet and then to discharge the air through the body outlet, and a dust container mounted on the mounting part to filter foreign matter from air which enters the main body through the body inlet; wherein the mounting part comprises a first mounting part on which the dust container is detachably mounted, and a second mounting part constituting an accommodation space. The handy cleaner-integrated vacuum cleaner includes an accommodation part formed on the main body to receive various kinds of nozzle, which will be connected to the body inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 9/10 - FiltersDust separatorsDust removalAutomatic exchange of filters

Abstract

A drum type washing machine is provided having a simplified drive unit support structure design and improved vibration dispersion characteristics. The washing machine includes a tub, a drum disposed inside the tub, a shaft coupled to the drum, a bearing supporting the shaft, a bearing housing supporting the bearing, and a base secured to the tub. The bearing housing has a rear end protruding from a rear wall of the tub, and the tub has an extension facing an outer peripheral surface of the rear end of the bearing housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/40 - Driving arrangements for driving the receptacle and an agitator or impeller, e.g. alternatively

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a handy cleaner that can be converted into a canister type vacuum cleaner. A vacuum cleaner includes the handy cleaner. Further, a handy cleaner-integrated vacuum cleaner has an improved dust container-mounting structure to allow convenient conversion into a handy cleaner, and an improved suction path structure allow convenient accommodation of the handy cleaner. The handy cleaner includes a dust container having an intake port and an exhaust port to allow circulation of air therethrough and including a filter disposed in the dust container to separate foreign matter from the air, and a driving unit detachably mounted to the dust container to generate suction force in the dust container and including a suction duct communicated with the intake port and an exhaust opening communicated with the exhaust port.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 9/10 - FiltersDust separatorsDust removalAutomatic exchange of filters

Abstract

A method for controlling a stop operation of an air conditioner having a compressor, a four-way valve, an electronic expansion valve (EEV), an indoor fan and an outdoor fan includes the steps of stopping the operations of the compressor and the indoor fan if an operation stop signal is inputted during a heating operation; and checking an amount of elapsed time after the turn-offs of the compressor and the indoor fan, and turning off the EEV and the outdoor fan if the amount of elapsed time reaches a preset reference time. The methods also includes the steps of detecting pressures at an inlet side and at an outlet side of the compressor to calculate a pressure difference; and turning off the four-way valve if the calculated pressure difference reaches a preset reference pressure difference.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/00 - Control or safety arrangements

Abstract

A system for conducting performance tests of an air conditioner by operation modes, the system includes a test loader for loading an air conditioner to be tested; and a control unit for switching an operation mode of the air conditioner loaded on the test loader in order of cooling and heating operation modes at a preset lowest operating frequency and cooling and heating operation modes at a preset rated operating frequency, and executing the switched operation mode. Further, the system for conducting performance tests of an air conditioner by operation modes includes a checking unit for checking the existence of a malfunction in preset performances whenever each of the operation modes is executed; and a warning unit for visually and acoustically warning the check result on the existence of a malfunction in each of the operation modes.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24F 11/00 - Control or safety arrangements

Abstract

A holographic optical information recording apparatus includes: an encoder that encodes original data in an error correcting manner by the use of a low-density parity check code and that converts data, which has been encoded in the error correcting manner by the use of the low- density parity check code, into double-sized data; a special light modulator that modulates a first beam emitted from a light source by representing the data, which has been encoded by the use of the low-density parity check code and converted into double-sized data, into a pixel array so as to record a hologram on a recording medium by allowing the first beam to overlap with a second beam emitted from the light source. When recording optical information by the use of the LDPC, it is possible to improve acquisition efficiency and accuracy of likelihood information of the LDPC by converting the data into double-sized data and then mapping the double-sized data to pixels.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 20/10 - Digital recording or reproducing

Abstract

An apparatus and method for processing optical information using a low density parity check code are suggested. An optical information recording method includes the steps of encoding data to record into a low density parity check code; representing the data, which is encoded into the low density parity check code, to a spatial light modulator in the unit of a data page; and modulating a recording beam into the data page representing the spatial light modulator to be recorded in the form of hologram in a recording medium. By blocking inexact probability information from being concentrated in the LDPC code block, by achieving exact probability information through effective allocation of a mark, and by improving average accuracy of the pixel, which corresponds to the LDPC code, failure rate of decoding can be minimized so that decoding performance can be improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 7/0065 - Recording, reproducing or erasing by using optical interference patterns, e.g. holograms

Goods & Services

(1) Electric washing machines; electric vacuum cleaners; electric motors, not including electric motors for vehicles; and electric brushes. (2) Electric irons (3) Audio receivers and video receivers; television receivers and television sets; compact disc players; computer hardware, namely monitors; digital versatile disc players; video recorders; portable communications apparatus, namely telephone and cell phones (4) Air conditioners; water purifiers for household purposes; air sterilizers; air purifying apparatus and machines namely air purifiers; electric refrigerators; microwave ovens; electric laundry dryers; boilers for household purposes; kitchen ovens. (1) Installation of electric appliances; repair of household appliances; repair of freezing and heating equipment; repair of electronic machines and apparatus; maintenance of computer hardware; installation of freezing and heating equipment; and installation of computer hardware.

Goods & Services

Microwave ovens, baker's ovens, dental ovens, electric toasters, dish sterilizers.

Goods & Services

Microwave ovens, electric refrigerators, electric toasters, fluorescent lamps, air conditioning apparatus, gas stoves, oven ranges, water purifying apparatus and dish sterilizers.