JPH1157300A - Cleaning process device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable surely selecting the course of processes optimum for the amount by which the subject of processing is processed. SOLUTION: Bill system data showing the relation between the weight of the subject of processing and bill are stored in a ROM 42, and weight data from an electronic balance unit are obtained and checked against the bill system data, and the bill corresponding to the measured weight of the subject of processing is determined by a control device 46. The bill determined is displayed on the time indicating part 27 of a control panel 25.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a washing machine, a dehydrator,
Drying equipment, washing and dehydrating equipment, washing and drying equipment, cleaning and drying equipment used in coin laundry, such as a washing machine, especially, a large amount of objects to be processed at once (for example,
Laundry, blankets, blankets, etc.).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A suburban coin laundry is one type of coin laundry. The suburban coin laundry is a coin laundry having a relatively large store area and having a cleaning device capable of processing a large amount of objects at a time. This suburban coin laundry has such features that a large number of objects to be processed can be collectively processed at once, and that large-sized objects such as a blanket and a blanket can be processed. Further, when a large number of objects are processed at one time, there are advantages in terms of charges such as a lower price compared to a normal coin laundry and a lower price than a cleaning fee. The suburban coin laundry having such features has been gradually spreading in recent years.

[0003] By the way, in such a suburban coin laundry, a processing step can be selected in order to perform a processing suitable for an amount (for example, weight) of an object to be processed. For example, a dry cleaner (washing / drying apparatus), which is a typical cleaning processing apparatus, prepares a plurality of processing courses having different cleaning times, drying times, and the like, and selects a processing course suitable for the amount of an object to be processed. It is possible.

[0004]

In such a suburban coin laundry, an employee of a store conventionally measures the weight of the object to be processed. More specifically, a coin laundry user first goes to a predetermined place such as a reception desk and hands over an object to be processed to an employee (recipient). The employee measures the weight of the object to be processed, and The usage fee of the dry cleaner was determined. Then, after paying the determined usage fee to the employee, the user puts the measured workpiece into the dry cleaner and selects an optimal processing course to process the workpiece. Was. In this case, since the procedure for determining the usage fee is complicated, the work efficiency is poor, and the process requires time and effort. Moreover, if the fee is set by dividing the weight of the object to be treated and the fee finely, it takes more time to determine the usage fee, and conversely, if the weight and the fee are roughly divided, the user is A situation that gives an overpriced feeling occurs.

[0005] On the other hand, in a dry cleaner in which a user freely selects a processing course by himself / herself and inputs a fee corresponding to the selected processing course, the user selects a processing course lighter in weight than the actual weight. If a processing course that is not suitable for the weight of the object is selected, the original performance of the dry cleaner cannot be exhibited.
Therefore, when a large amount of the processing object is processed by selecting a processing course having a small weight, the cleaning becomes insufficient. Conversely, if the user mistakenly selects a processing course that is heavier than the actual weight, not only will the fee be higher, but it will result in wasted use of solvents and detergents, Unnecessarily long processing time is required.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its main object to provide a cleaning processing apparatus capable of improving work efficiency. It is another object to provide a selectable cleaning apparatus.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to achieve the above-mentioned object, and the invention according to claim 1 is a processing unit for processing an object to be processed (for example, a drum device 4, a control device). 46), in a cleaning apparatus in which the processing of the object is permitted by inputting a predetermined usage fee, a fee storing fee system data indicating a correlation between the weight of the object and the usage fee. A system storage unit (for example, the ROM 42) and the weight of the object to be processed are measured;
A weight measuring means (for example, an electronic weighing unit 3) capable of outputting weight data based on the measured weight, obtaining weight data from the weight measuring means, collating the obtained weight data with the fee system data, and measuring Usage fee determining means (for example, the controller 46) for determining a usage fee corresponding to the weight of the processed object and outputting usage fee data based on the determined usage fee, and usage fee data from the usage fee determination means. , A usage fee display means (for example, a time display unit 27 of the operation panel 25) for displaying the usage fee, and the usage fee based on the weight of the object to be processed can be displayed.

[0008] Here, "treatment of the object to be treated" means cleaning,
Refers to general processing performed in a coin laundry, such as dehydration and drying.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the cleaning processing apparatus of the first aspect, an input fee recognition unit (for example, a money unit 26) capable of outputting input fee data based on the input input fee, and an input fee recognition unit. Means for confirming whether or not the inputted charge has reached the use charge based on the input charge data from the means and the use charge data from the use charge determination means, and outputting the confirmation data when the charge has been reached (for example, , A control device 46), wherein the processing unit starts processing the object to be processed in response to confirmation data from the input fee confirmation unit.

[0010] Here, the "input fee data" may be any data which can grasp the amount of the inserted money. Therefore, the content may be data indicating the total value of the input fees or data indicating the type and number of the inserted money.
The “confirmation data” is data indicating that the input fee has reached the usage fee, and may be in any form. And, “when the confirmation data is triggered” means that the confirmation data is used as a trigger for starting the processing. Therefore, the processing may be started immediately after receiving the confirmation data, or the processing may be started after a predetermined delay time.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the cleaning apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the processing system storage means (processing system storage means) storing processing system data indicating a correlation between the weight of the workpiece and the processing course. For example, ROM42)
Obtaining the weight data from the weight measuring means, collating the obtained weight data with the processing system data, determining a processing course corresponding to the measured weight of the processing target, and processing data based on the determined processing course. And a processing course determining means (for example, a control device 46) for outputting the processing data, and the processing section processes the object to be processed based on processing data from the processing course determining means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the cleaning apparatus of the third aspect, type data output means (for example, a selection switch 51) for outputting type data for designating the type of the object to be processed in accordance with an operation. The processing system data stored in the processing system storage means defines the correlation between the weight of the processing object and the type of the processing object and the processing course, and the processing course determining means includes a weight measuring means The weight data and the type data from the type data output means are obtained, and the obtained weight data and the type data are compared with the processing system data to measure the weight of the processed object and the selected processed object. A processing course corresponding to the type is determined, and processing data based on the determined processing course is output.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a money-loading type hot dry cleaner 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as a dry cleaner 1), which is a typical cleaning processing apparatus, will be described as an example. FIG. 1 is a front view of the dry cleaner 1.

A dry cleaner 1 according to the present invention is generally constituted by a processing mechanism main body 2 for cleaning an object to be processed such as clothing and a brim, and an electronic weighing unit 3 for measuring the weight of the object to be processed.

The processing mechanism main body 2 includes a drum device 4 for stirring the object to be processed together with the petroleum-based solvent, a base tank 5 connected to the lower part of the drum device 4 for storing the petroleum-based solvent,
A filter tank 6 communicatively connected to the base tank 5 and filtering a petroleum solvent sent from the base tank 5;
The main components are a solvent tank 7 and the like, which are connected to the filter tank 6 and temporarily store the petroleum solvent filtered by the filter tank 6, and are charged into the drum device 4 from above the drum device 4.

The drum device 4 is a device for executing processes such as cleaning and drying of the processing object, and functions as a processing unit in the present embodiment together with a control device 46 described later. The drum device 4 includes a processing chamber 10 for processing an object to be processed. In the processing chamber 10, a drum 11 having a projection on an inner wall surface and rotatably mounted,
A level switch 12 for detecting a liquid amount of the petroleum solvent injected into the drum device 4 (that is, the processing chamber 10) and outputting a liquid level signal, a rotational speed of the drum 11, and a signal corresponding to the rotational speed. A rotation sensor 13 for outputting (all shown in FIG. 3), a hot air blower (not shown) for blowing hot air to the object to be processed, and the like are provided. The processing chamber 10 and the outside of the dry cleaner 1 communicate with each other through an exhaust passage. Inside the exhaust passage, a lint filter (see FIG. Not shown)
Is provided. A driving motor 15 (inverter motor, see FIG. 3) serving as a driving source during rotation is provided on the drum 11.
Is attached.

On the other hand, a lid 16 that can be opened and closed is attached to the front opening of the drum device 4. And this lid 16
Has a rotatable handle 17 operated at the time of opening and closing, and a lid 16.
A microswitch (not shown) for detecting the open / closed state of the device is provided. The base tank 5 is a member for storing the petroleum solvent used in the processing mechanism main body 2 and stores the petroleum solvent used in the drum device 4. The petroleum solvent stored in the base tank 5 is sent to the filter tank 6 by a solvent circulation pump (not shown). Further, a solvent discharge pipe is provided between the drum device 4 and the base tank 5 for connecting the two, and a button trap 19 functioning as a foreign matter strainer is provided in the middle of the solvent discharge pipe. is there.

In the filter tank 6, for example, a filter element (not shown) is provided, and dust and the like mixed in the petroleum solvent sent from the base tank 5 are separated and removed by the filter element. .
The solvent tank 7 has a temperature controller (not shown) therein, and the stored solvent is adjusted to a constant temperature by the temperature controller. At the solvent outlet of the solvent tank 7, a solenoid valve 20 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the storage / injection of the solvent in the solvent tank 7 is provided. The opening and closing of the solenoid valve 20 is controlled by a control signal sent from the controller 46, and is controlled by the controller 46 based on a liquid level signal from the level switch 12 for detecting the solvent level and weight data described later. Thus, an arbitrary amount of the solvent can be charged into the drum device 4 (the processing chamber 10).

An operation panel 25 and a currency unit 26 are provided on the front side (operation surface side) of the processing mechanism main body 2 and on the left side of the lid 16 described above. Operation panel 2
5, a time display unit 27 for displaying the total process time, the remaining process time, and the like, and a process that is being performed at that time in an operation state in which the processing of the workpiece is being performed, as shown in FIG. And a start button 29 that is operated when starting the processing of the object to be processed and outputs a start signal in accordance with the operation. In the present embodiment, the time display unit 27 is configured to be able to display the usage fee of the dry cleaner 1 in addition to the above-described total process time and remaining process time. Function as The start button 29 has a built-in lamp so that the button itself can emit light.

The money unit 26 has 100 yen or 500 yen.
A coin slot 30 for inserting coins such as yen and bills such as 1000-yen bills, and returning money when the inserted money is unacceptable money or when there is an operation for returning the inserted money. And a return lever 32 operated when returning the inserted money. Then, from the money unit 26, an inserted money identification signal corresponding to the type of inserted money and a return operation signal indicating that the return lever 32 has been operated are output.

Next, the electronic weighing unit 3 will be described. The electronic weighing unit 3 includes a measuring unit 33 for measuring the weight and a basket unit 34 for storing an object to be processed, and functions as a weight measuring unit in the present embodiment. When the power is turned on, the measuring unit 33 measures the weight of the object placed in the basket unit 34 and outputs the measurement result to the processing mechanism main body 2 as weight data. When a measurement switch (not shown) provided in the measurement unit 33 is operated, a measurement end signal indicating the end of measurement is output to the processing mechanism main body 2.

Next, the electrical configuration of the dry cleaner 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the processing mechanism main body 2 of the dry cleaner 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
41, ROM (read only memory) 42, RAM (readable / writable memory) 43, A / D converter (analog /
A control device 46 having a digital converter 44, a driver 45, and the like is provided, and the control device 46 controls the operation of the processing mechanism main body 2. The control device 46 is housed, for example, inside the upper panel 47 of the processing mechanism main body 2 (see FIG. 1).

The CPU 41 of the control device 46 includes a ROM 42
Operates according to the control program stored in the. Further, the RAM 43 temporarily stores data and the like necessary when the control device 46 operates.

The ROM 42 stores, in addition to the control program, fee system data defining the correlation between the weight of the object and the usage fee, and processing system data defining the correlation between the weight of the object and the processing course. I remember. That is, the ROM 42 functions as a processing system storage unit and a charge system storage unit in the present embodiment.

The above-mentioned fee system data is designed to be cheaper as the weight of the object to be processed becomes heavier (ie, as a large number of objects to be processed are processed together). In the present embodiment, for example, the data is table data as shown in Table 1, and is 1 kg such as 0 kg to 1 kg, 1.1 kg to 2 kg, and 2.1 kg to 3 kg.
The usage fee is set in the range of 13.5 kg for each unit (however, the unit charge is 1.5 kg for 12.1 kg or more).
Then, when the weight of the object to be processed is in the range of 0 kg to 6 kg, the usage fee is increased by 300 yen in increments of 1 kg.
In the range from 1 kg to 11 kg, the usage fee is increased by 200 yen in increments of 1 kg. Further, in the range of 11.1 kg to 13.5 kg, the usage fee is 10 with an increase of 1 kg.
0 yen is added. In short, the unit price is set to be low in a large weight range in terms of the usage fee per unit weight. Also, in the illustrated fee system data, the fee is set in units of 1 kg, but 500 g or 100 g
It may be set in fine units such as

[0026]

[Table 1]

The processing system data described above also indicates that as the weight of the object to be processed increases (ie, as the amount of processing increases), the processing time of each step is increased and the liquid amount of the petroleum solvent is increased (ie, the processing amount is increased). (The liquid level in the chamber 10 is raised) so that the cleaning is not uneven. Speaking of the processing time of each step described above, for example, a maximum of 10%
It is set to increase in the range of the degree. Note that this processing system data is also set as table data similarly to the correlation in the fee system data described above. In the illustrated processing system data, the processing time is increased in a range of up to about 10%.
It is not limited to this. For example, the change width of the processing time may be set in the range of 30% to 50%, or may be set to a change width larger than that. Further, the unit for setting the weight of the object to be processed may be set in small units such as 500 g or 100 g, and the processing time may be set in small units in accordance with the weight. Similarly, the liquid amount of the petroleum-based solvent may be set in small units. In this way, by setting the processing system data in fine units, it is possible to make fine settings suitable for the weight of the object to be processed, and to use solvents and detergents (broadly-defined detergents, softeners, shrinking agents, (Including an auxiliary agent such as a glossing agent) and the processing of the object to be processed can be performed under optimum conditions without time waste. The amount of the solvent can be precisely increased or decreased by controlling the solenoid valve 20 and the amount of the detergent by the controller 46 by controlling the detergent injection pump (not shown).

In the control program stored in the ROM 42, the weight of the object to be processed is 6K which is the specified value on the lighter side.
If it is lighter than g, a buzzer or a display (for example, the time display 27 or a dedicated LED) is activated to give an instruction to the user to add a dummy object to be processed. A process for making the total weight with the processed product 6 kg or more is also included. This is to prevent the dry cleaner 1 from breaking the balance when spinning at a high speed. Similarly, when the weight of the object to be processed exceeds 13.5 kg, which is a specified value on the weight side, it is determined that the weight is excessive and 1
The process also includes a process of giving an instruction to reduce an object to be processed in a single operation within a predetermined weight range.

Then, on the input side of the control device 46,
Input money identification signal and return lever operation signal from the money unit 26, and the operation panel 25 (start button 29)
, A liquid level signal from the level switch 12, a rotation speed signal from the rotation sensor 13, a weight data and a measurement end signal from the electronic weighing unit 3, and the like. Each of these signals is directly input to the CPU 41, but the weight data from the electronic weighing unit 3 is
CPU after digital conversion by A / D converter 44
41 is input.

On the other hand, the time display section 27 of the operation panel 25 and the drive motor 15 attached to the drum 11 are provided on the output side of the control device 46 via the driver 45 of the control device 46.
And the solenoid valve 20 attached to the solvent tank 7 are electrically connected.

Next, the operation of the dry cleaner 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the power of the dry cleaner 1 is turned on, the apparatus is initialized by clearing the set value of the RAM 43, reading the initial value stored in the ROM 42, and the like (S1). Next, the user places an object to be processed (for example, laundry or a brim) on the basket 34 of the electronic weighing unit 3 (weight measuring means) and measures the weight of the object to be processed. The electronic weighing unit 3 outputs the measurement result as weight data to the control device 46 of the processing mechanism main body 2. Control device 4 of processing mechanism body 2
In step 6, the electronic weighing unit 3 is operated with the operation of the measurement switch.
When the measurement end signal output from is received, the weight data received at that time is fetched (S2),
The captured weight data is converted into digital data (S3), and RA
Transfer to M43 (S4). Then, the control device 46 (usage determining means) stores the transferred weight data in the ROM
The usage fee is determined by comparing it with the fee system data stored in 42. Further, the control device 46 (processing course determination means) compares the transferred weight data with the processing system data stored in the ROM 42 to check the processing time of each process, the liquid amount of the petroleum solvent to be used, etc. , Processing course) is determined (S5). Further, with respect to the determined usage fee, display data (use fee data) for displaying the usage fee is created, transferred to the driver 45, and transmitted to the operation panel 25 via the driver 45 (S6).

Based on the display data from the driver 45, the time display section 27 (usage display means) of the operation panel 25 displays the determined usage fee (S7). Here, if the measured weight of the object to be processed is lighter than the specified value on the lighter side, display information such as "Please insert a dummy" and display information such as "buzzer sound" and a message, etc. A warning for adjusting the weight of the object to be processed to an appropriate amount is also issued based on the audio information. With this warning, it is possible to reliably avoid the imbalance in the balance of the dry cleaner 1 that occurs during high-speed rotation (during dehydration) due to a shortage of the processing amount of the processing target. The display of the usage fee is performed until the display switching condition is satisfied. The display switching condition in the present embodiment is:
This is established by operating the start button 29 (S1
3). In the present embodiment, the weight data is taken in when the measurement end signal is received.However, the weight data is taken as the end of the measurement when the deflection width of the weight data is stabilized within a certain range. You may comprise.

When the weight measurement is completed, the user puts the object whose weight is measured into the processing chamber 10. Then, the processing mechanism main body 2 determines whether or not the loading of the workpiece into the processing chamber 10 is completed (S9). This determination can be made by, for example, a microswitch for displaying the open / closed state of the lid 16. Further, a sensor (not shown) capable of detecting the operation state of the handle 17 when the cover 16 is opened and closed is provided, and a closing completion switch operated by a user when making a determination based on a detection signal from this sensor or when completing closing. (Not shown), and the determination may be made based on a detection signal from the closing switch.

When the charging of the object to be processed into the processing chamber 10 is completed, the user inputs the displayed usage fee from the coin insertion slot 30 of the money unit 26. Then, the money unit 26 (insertion fee recognition means) outputs an inserted coin identification signal indicating the type of inserted coin to the processing mechanism main body 2. The processing mechanism body 2 receives the inserted coin identification signal.
Controller 46 (insertion fee confirming means) recognizes the type and number of inserted coins, determines whether the insertion fee has reached the usage fee (S10, S11), and if it has, starts. By flashing the button 29 (S12), the user is notified that driving can be started, and the user is prompted to operate the start button 29.

When the user operates the start button 29 (S13), the display content of the time display section 27 of the operation panel 25 is switched to the time display, so that the time relating to the processing can be displayed (S14). Processing of the processed material is performed.
In this process, the petroleum-based solvent stored in the solvent tank 7 is charged into the processing chamber 10 of the drum device 4, and the drum 11 is rotated to agitate the object to be processed in the petroleum-based solvent to perform cleaning. (S15) and a draining step of discharging the petroleum-based solvent charged into the processing chamber 10 to the base tank 5 (S16)
And a dewatering step (S17) for removing the petroleum solvent impregnated in the object, a drying step (S18) for drying the object that has been dewatered by warm air from a warm air blower, and a drying step. Cooling step of cooling the object heated in step (S19)
And a deodorizing step (S20) for removing the odor of the petroleum solvent attached to the object to be processed, and an end notifying step (S21) for notifying the user that a series of processing has been completed. Then, this series of steps (steps from S14 to S21)
Is performed according to a processing course determined by the control device 46 based on the weight of the object to be processed, and according to this processing course,
An appropriate amount of solvent is charged into the processing chamber 10 of the drum device 4,
This is performed by driving the drive motor 15 (that is, the amount of solvent,
The processing time of each step is adjusted). When the end of the process is notified by a buzzer or the like in the above-described end notification step (S21), the user opens the lid 16 and takes out the processing object in the processing chamber 10.

In this example, the apparatus has been described in which the start button 29 is made to blink when the input fee reaches the usage fee to prompt the user to operate the start button 29. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the processing of an object to be processed may be automatically started on the condition that it is confirmed that the input fee has reached the usage fee. Specifically, the control device 46 (input charge confirmation means)
Confirms whether or not the inserted charge has reached the usage charge based on the inserted coin identification signal (insertion charge data) from the money unit 26 (insertion charge recognition means), and sets a confirmation flag if it has been reached ( That is, confirmation data may be output), and the processing of the object to be processed may be automatically started with the setting of the confirmation flag. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate troublesome operations and prevent forgetting to operate the start button 29.

In the embodiment described above, the usage data of the dry cleaner 1 is automatically determined by acquiring the weight data from the electronic weighing unit 3 and comparing the weight data with the fee system data. The usage fee is determined by measuring the weight of the object to be processed, and the determined usage fee is immediately displayed to the user. In this case, since the user can immediately know the required fee, the work efficiency can be improved. Further, in the present embodiment, by comparing the acquired weight data with the processing system data, the processing course (the time of each process, the required liquid amount, etc.) according to the weight of the processing object is automatically determined. Therefore, a fine processing course can be set by finely dividing the weight range, and the processing of the processing object can always be performed on the processing course optimal for the weight of the processing object.
As a result, the object to be processed can be washed without waste with the original performance of the dry cleaner 1, and the stain on the object to be processed can be improved. The weight classification for selecting the processing course is not restricted by the relationship between the fee system and the weight. That is, the number of processing courses may be set larger than the number of weight classes, and the processing course may be the most suitable course for the weight even if the fee is the same.

Further, the employee can save the trouble of checking the usage fee and the weight of the object. Thus, in the case where the fee for the object to be processed is divided into small units such as 500 g and 100 g, the employee does not need to perform the collation work of the fee table set in detail, so that the labor can be greatly reduced. In addition, due to the inconvenience in the work efficiency that it takes time to check the usage fee, the usage fee can be set in finely divided units which could not be conventionally performed. Then, the employee can use the free time for other tasks such as maintenance of the device.

In the above-described first embodiment, the dry cleaner 1 in which the usage fee and the processing course are determined based on the weight of the object to be processed is described as an example. It is preferable to change the operation state (cleaning operation) according to the type of the object, since the finished state is further improved. Next, a second embodiment in which the type of the object to be processed can be set will be described.

Dry cleaner 1 in this embodiment
Is based on the first embodiment described above (see FIG. 1).
Therefore, the description is omitted. And
The operation panel in the present embodiment is provided integrally with the money unit. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation panel 25A includes a time display section 27A and a process display section 28A.
, A type selection unit 50, a start button 29A, a money slot 30A, a return lever 32A, and the like. In the present embodiment, the time display unit 27A, the process display unit 28A, the start button 29A, the money slot 30A, and the return lever 32A have the same functions as those of the first embodiment. That is, the time display unit 27A is configured to display the total process time, the remaining process time, and the like, and also to display the usage fee of the dry cleaner 1. The process display unit 28A displays the process being performed at that time in the operating state. The start button 29A outputs a start signal in accordance with an operation, and the button itself can emit light by a built-in lamp. The coin insertion slot 30A is an elongated opening for inserting coins, and the return lever 32A is operated when returning the inserted coins. Further, a money return port 31A for returning coins is provided below the operation panel 25A.

The type selection section 50 includes a plurality of selection switches 51 (type data output means) for selecting the type of the object to be processed. In the present embodiment, for example,
It is provided with four types of selection switches 51 including suits / trousers, school uniforms, knitwear / sweaters, and blankets.
Each of the selection switches 51 is provided with an LED (light emitting diode), and emits light when prompting a selection operation or notifying the selected selection switch 51. Then, the control device 46 operates the operation signal of each selection switch 51 (ie,
Based on the (type data), the operation state of each process when processing the workpiece is changed. For example, in this embodiment,
The rotation cycle of the drum 11 is changed. That is, for the standard object to be treated, such as suits and pants, the standard rotation cycle of 5 seconds operation and 3 seconds stop is used. In addition, for knits and sweaters, which are more delicate objects than the standard object, the operation time is set to be shorter than the standard rotation cycle, and the rotation cycle is set to 3 seconds and 5 seconds to stop. Make sure there is no damage. On the other hand, for student uniforms, which are stronger than the standard object, the operation cycle is set to 8 seconds and the operation is stopped for 3 seconds with a longer operation time than the standard rotation cycle. doing. The data defining the operating state is stored in the ROM 42 (processing system storage means) of the control device 46 as a part of the processing system data described above.

In this embodiment having such a configuration, first, the user places the object to be processed on the electronic scale unit 3.
The weight of the object to be processed is measured by placing the object on the cage 34 of the (weight measuring means) and the measurement switch is operated to determine the weight of the object to be processed. Then, the control device 4 of the processing mechanism main body 2
6 (usage determining means, processing course determining means) compares the determined weight of the object to be processed (that is, weight data) with the fee system data and the processing system data, and determines the usage fee and the processing course. For this usage fee,
The time is displayed on the time display section 27A (usage display means) of the operation panel 25A. At this time, in the present embodiment, the weight of the object to be processed is displayed on the time display unit 27 together with the determined usage fee.
Display with A.

Subsequently, the control device 46 determines whether or not the total amount of the inserted coins (the amount of the inserted coins) has reached the displayed usage fee. The user is prompted to select the type of the object to be processed by, for example, blinking an LED 51. When the user operates the selection switch 51 to specify the type of the object to be processed, the control device 46
Flashes the start button 29A to urge the switch operation. When the start button 29A is operated, the processing of the object is performed. At this time, the control device 46 (processing course determination means) controls the driving signal of the drive motor 15 and the control signal for injecting a predetermined amount of the solvent based on the processing course determined by the weight of the processing object (processing course data ) Is output, and the solenoid valve 20 and the drum 11 (processing unit)
And so on. Further, in the present embodiment, each step in this processing course is advanced in an operation state designated by each selection switch 51. That is, the operation of the drum 11 is controlled in an optimal operation state set for each type such as a delicate object or a strong object.

In the present embodiment configured as described above, each step is performed in a state suitable for the weight and type of the object to be processed (that is, the amount of the solvent, the processing time in each step, the rotation cycle of the drum 11, etc.). Since the processing proceeds, the processing of the object can be performed in an optimal state for the object. Therefore, the finished state of the object to be processed is further improved. In addition, since the number of processing courses is enormous because the weight and the type of the object are combined, the controller 46 automatically selects the optimum combination without the selection operation performed by the employee. As a result, it is possible to realize a subdivision of the processing course, which was conventionally difficult due to the work efficiency, and it is possible to perform the processing under the optimum conditions for the workpiece.
In the present embodiment, the apparatus that changes the rotation cycle of the drum 11 according to the type of the object to be processed is exemplified. However, other control elements such as the temperature of hot air and the time of liquid removal are used according to the type. May be changed.

In each of the above embodiments, the weight of the object (first embodiment), the type and weight of the object (second
Although an apparatus for selecting a processing course according to the embodiment has been described as an example, the apparatus may be configured so that the rotational torque of the drive motor 15 that rotationally drives the drum 11 is also variable. For example, when the total weight of the object and the solvent is heavy, the rotational torque of the drive motor 15 is set high, and when the total weight is light, the rotational torque is set low. The rotational torque can be set, for example, by changing the state (current amount or the like) of the drive signal supplied from the driver 45 to the drive motor 15 under the control of the control device 46. Information defining the relationship between the total weight and the drive signal (rotation torque) may be stored in the ROM 42 (drive data storage means) as table data (drive data) based on the weight of the workpiece. That is, the weight (liquid amount) of the solvent used is
Since it can be defined by the weight of the object, table data based on the weight of the object may be used.

As described above, the function (control program) for setting the rotation torque (drive force) of the drive motor 15 (drive source) provided on the drum 11 to a rotation torque suitable for the total weight of the processing object and the solvent is provided. When applied to the control device 46 (in other words, when the drive state setting means is provided), the drum 11 is rotated at a rotational torque suitable for the total weight, and the drive motor 15 can be operated with an adequate power. Thereby, useless power consumption in the dry cleaner 1 can be suppressed.

In each embodiment, the dry cleaner 1 provided with the processing mechanism main body 2 and the electronic weighing unit 3 separately is provided.
However, the electronic weighing unit 3 may be integrally provided in the processing mechanism main body 2. For example, after the loading of the workpiece is completed, the drum 11 is rotated, the load data of the drive motor 15 during this rotation is obtained by the control device 46, and based on the obtained load data, the loaded workpiece is What is necessary is just to measure the weight of. As described above, in the configuration in which the weight of the processing object is measured based on the load data of the driving source (for example, the driving motor 15), the weight of the processing unit in the state where the processing object is loaded is determined by the weight measuring unit ( For example, drive motor 1
5. Since the control device 46) can be integrated into the processing mechanism main body 2, the apparatus can be made compact, and the trouble of transferring an object to be processed from the electronic weighing unit 3 into the processing mechanism main body 2 can be omitted.

In each of the embodiments, a money unit that can use coins and bills has been exemplified. However, a money unit configured to pay a fee using a card such as a prepaid card may be used.

Further, in each embodiment, the dry cleaner 1 which is a typical cleaning processing device has been described as an example. However, a washing machine, a dehydrator, a drying device, a washing dehydrator, a washing / drying device, a washing machine The present invention can be applied to any cleaning processing device used in a coin laundry such as a drying device.

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The following effects are obtained. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaning apparatus including a processing unit for processing an object to be processed, wherein the processing of the object to be processed is permitted when a predetermined usage fee is charged. Charge system storage means for storing charge system data indicating the correlation between the charge and the usage charge, weight measurement means capable of measuring the weight of the object to be processed and outputting weight data based on the measured weight, and weight measurement means. And collates the acquired weight data with the fee system data to determine a usage fee corresponding to the measured weight of the object to be processed, and outputs usage fee data based on the determined usage fee. Based on the usage fee determining means and the usage fee data from the usage fee determining means,
And a usage fee display means for displaying the usage fee, so that the usage fee based on the weight of the workpiece can be displayed, so that when the weight measuring means measures the weight of the workpiece, the usage fee determining means becomes the weight measuring means. The usage data is determined by comparing the weight data from the user with the charge system data stored in the charge system storage means. Then, the usage fee display means displays the usage fee based on the usage fee data indicating the determined usage fee. That is, the usage fee is displayed immediately along with the weight measurement of the object to be processed. As described above, the procedure for determining the usage fee is simplified, and the usage fee is immediately displayed, so that the work involving the employee can be reduced while improving the convenience of the user. Therefore, the user can operate the device efficiently. In addition, even if fine-grained pricing is set, there is no need for the employee to check the fee display each time, set the usage fee, and inform the user. No hassle waiting.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the input fee recognition means capable of outputting the input fee data based on the input fee, the input fee data from the input fee recognition means, and the usage fee from the usage fee determination means. Based on the received data, confirms whether the input fee has reached the usage fee, and when the fee has been reached, comprises input fee confirmation means for outputting confirmation data. When the user inputs a charge, the input charge recognition means outputs the input charge data, and the input charge confirmation means outputs the input charge data and the usage charge determination means. It is confirmed whether or not the input fee has reached the usage fee based on the usage fee data from. Then, when the input fee reaches the usage fee, the input fee confirmation means outputs confirmation data, and the processing unit starts processing the object to be processed, triggered by the outputted confirmation data. Therefore, when the user enters a predetermined usage fee,
Processing of the object can be started automatically. Thus, the number of operations performed by the user can be reduced, and the user is not bothered. Furthermore, the operation start operation is forgotten (for example,
It is also possible to prevent the user from forgetting to press the start button, and to provide a user-friendly device.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the processing system storage means storing processing system data indicating the correlation between the weight of the object to be processed and the processing course, and the weight data from the weight measuring means are obtained. Comparing the acquired weight data with the processing system data, determining a processing course corresponding to the measured weight of the processing target, and processing course determining means for outputting processing data based on the determined processing course, Since the processing unit processes the object based on the processing data from the processing course determination unit, when the weight measurement unit measures the weight of the object, the usage fee determination unit and the weight data from the weight measurement unit The usage fee is determined by checking the fee system data stored in the fee system storage means.
At the same time, the processing course determining means determines the processing course by comparing the weight data from the weight measuring means with the processing system data stored in the processing system storage means. Then, the usage fee display means displays the usage fee based on the usage fee data indicating the determined usage fee, and when the user inputs the usage fee, the processing of the workpiece is permitted. Further, the processing unit processes the workpiece according to the determined processing course.
Therefore, even if the processing course is set finely, operation complexity does not occur, and the processing course optimal for the processing amount (that is, weight) of the workpiece can be reliably selected and processed. Further, even if the fee is the same, when the weight is different, the processing course can be changed, and the processing can be performed in the optimum processing course.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a type-of-process output means for outputting type data for designating the type of the object to be processed in accordance with an operation, and the type-of-process data stored in the type-of-process storage means Defines the correlation between the weight of the object and the type of the object and the processing course, and the processing course determining means obtains the weight data from the weight measuring means and the type data from the type data output means. In addition, the obtained weight data and type data are compared with the processing system data, and a processing course corresponding to the measured weight of the processing target and the type of the selected processing target is determined, and the determined processing is performed. Since the processing data based on the course is output, the processing course is determined in consideration of the weight data from the weight measuring means and the type data from the type data output means. Therefore, it is possible to reliably select the optimum processing course in consideration of the processing amount and type of the processing target.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a dry cleaner to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an operation panel according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the dry cleaner.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the dry cleaner.

FIG. 5 is a front view of an operation panel according to a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 money-loading hot-dry cleaner 2 processing mechanism main body 3 electronic weighing unit 4 drum unit 5 base tank 6 filter tank 7 solvent tank 10 processing chamber 11 drum 12 level switch 13 rotation sensor 15 drive motor 16 lid 17 handle 19 button trap 20 solenoid Valve 25 Operation panel 26 Money unit 27 Time display unit 28 Process display unit 29 Start button 30 Money slot 31 Money return port 32 Return lever 33 Measurement unit 34 Basket unit 41 CPU 42 ROM 43 RAM 44 A / D converter 45 Driver 46 Control device 47 Upper panel 50 Type selector 51 Selection switch

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising a processing unit for processing an object to be processed, wherein the processing of the object to be processed is permitted by inputting a predetermined usage fee. A charge system storage unit that stores charge system data that defines a correlation, a weight measurement unit that measures the weight of an object to be processed, and that can output weight data based on the measured weight, and stores the weight data from the weight measurement unit. Usage fee determining means for obtaining the usage data corresponding to the measured weight of the object to be processed, comparing the obtained weight data with the fee system data, and outputting usage fee data based on the determined usage fee. And usage fee display means for displaying the usage fee based on the usage fee data from the usage fee determination means, so that the usage fee based on the weight of the material to be processed can be displayed. Cleaning apparatus for treating symptoms. 2. A cleaning processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said input charge recognition means is capable of outputting input charge data based on the input charge, and said input charge data from said input charge recognition means and said input charge data from said use charge determination means. Based on the usage fee data, confirms whether the input fee has reached the usage fee, and includes an input fee confirmation unit that outputs confirmation data when the input fee has been reached, wherein the processing unit includes: A cleaning apparatus which starts processing of an object to be processed in response to confirmation data. 3. The cleaning processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing system storage means stores processing system data defining a correlation between a weight of an object to be processed and a processing course; The processing course is determined by acquiring the weight data of the object, collating the acquired weight data with the processing system data, determining a processing course corresponding to the measured weight of the workpiece, and outputting processing data based on the determined processing course. Means for processing the object to be processed based on the processing data from the processing course determining means. 4. The cleaning processing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising type data output means for outputting type data for designating the type of the object to be processed in accordance with an operation, wherein the processing stored in the processing system storage means is provided. The systematic data defines the correlation between the weight of the object to be processed and the type of the object, and the processing course. The processing course determining means includes weight data from the weight measuring means and type data from the type data output means. And the acquired weight data and type data are compared with the processing system data to determine a processing course corresponding to the measured weight of the processing target and the type of the selected processing target. A cleaning processing device that outputs processing data based on a processed processing course.