Controller effectively controlling the power for a washing machine or a dryer, and a method for doing the same
First Claim
1. A method of controlling the power for a washing machine and a dryer comprising:
- a first step of setting in a micom each optimal performance current value of the washing machine and the dryer, and a current limit value for the washing machine and the dryer to be operated safely when operating the washing machine and the dryer simultaneously;
a second step of exchanging and communicating operation information of the washing machine and the dryer by using a communication port connected to each micom of the washing machine and the dryer; and
a third step of supplying currents to the washing machine and the dryer in a range of the current limit according to the operation information.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a controller effectively controlling the power for a washing machine and a drier, and a method of doing the same. More particularly, it relates to a controller for a washing machine or a dryer, and a method for supplying the power so that a washing machine and a drier as a one body may perform an optimal efficiency in a range of a current limit, when supplied the power by the same power source. A controller for a washing machine comprising a micom; and communication means for communicating with a controller of a dryer. A controller for a dryer comprising a micom; and communication means for communicating with the controller of the washing machine.
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1. A method of controlling the power for a washing machine and a dryer comprising:
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a first step of setting in a micom each optimal performance current value of the washing machine and the dryer, and a current limit value for the washing machine and the dryer to be operated safely when operating the washing machine and the dryer simultaneously; a second step of exchanging and communicating operation information of the washing machine and the dryer by using a communication port connected to each micom of the washing machine and the dryer; and a third step of supplying currents to the washing machine and the dryer in a range of the current limit according to the operation information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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