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Apparatus and method for controlling motor in washing machine

  • US 20060087263A1
  • Filed: 07/08/2005
  • Published: 04/27/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for controlling a motor in a washing machine, the apparatus comprising:

  • a speed sensor which measures a speed of the motor; and

    a controller which determines an estimated motor power applied to the motor by comparing a measured speed of the motor and a target speed of the motor, determines an adjusted running rate of the motor by adjusting a running rate of the motor according to the estimated motor power, and controls the motor according to the adjusted running rate.

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