Method for determining the load quantity in a spin dryer and spin dryer
First Claim
1. A method for determining a laundry load quantity in a dryer comprising a loading chamber with an air outlet having a moisture sensor for measuring an absolute atmospheric humidity in said air outlet comprising the steps of:
- establishing a maximum value over time of said absolute atmospheric humidity in said air outlet based on measurement by said moisture sensor during operation of said laundry dryer; and
determining said load quantity in said loading chamber using only said maximum value.
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Abstract
A spin or tumble dryer having an air outlet with a moisture sensor is connected to a controller. The moisture sensor determines and stored the measured absolute atmospheric humidity values in the air outlet during operation. Specific characteristic values of the detected moisture can be determined, such as at a point in time and the duration to reach a maximum value or an absolute atmospheric humidity at a specific instant, which can be compared with the values stored in the controller. From this, it is possible to determine the laundry load quantity that is located in the spin dryer, and as a result a program sequence for drying the load can be optimized.
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1. A method for determining a laundry load quantity in a dryer comprising a loading chamber with an air outlet having a moisture sensor for measuring an absolute atmospheric humidity in said air outlet comprising the steps of:
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establishing a maximum value over time of said absolute atmospheric humidity in said air outlet based on measurement by said moisture sensor during operation of said laundry dryer; and determining said load quantity in said loading chamber using only said maximum value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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