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Appliance controller
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1983-03-23
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2003-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A microcomputer-based electronic controller for a dishwasher utilizes a motor driven timing cam for selectively energizing the electromechanical components of the dishwasher. An internal diagnostic routine in the microcomputer insures that the timing cam is advanced when the microcomputer calls for power to be applied to the motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Barthel
- 👤 Richard D. Roy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/042; G05B19/06; G05B19/063; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/20; G05B2219/21; G05B2219/21004; H; H01; H01H; H01H43/00; H01H43/10; H01H2043/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A controller for an appliance having a plurality of selectively energizeable electromechanical components, comprising: input means for operator selection of a desired cycle of operation of said appliance; a motor; switching means coupled to be driven by said motor and having a plurality of timing cams on a rotating member for controlling the operation of a plurality of switches for applying power to energize said components; and sequencing means for selectively advancing said switching means including: means for applying a power to said motor; means for detecting an incremental movement of said rotating member; means for operating said power applying means for a defined number of incremental movements of said rotating member; means for timing a predetermined interval commencing with the actuation of said power applying means; and means for stopping the operation of said power applying means in the event an incremental movement of said rotating member is not detected during said predetermined interval.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A controller for an appliance having a plurality of selectively energizeable electromechanical components, comprising: input means for operator selection of a desired cycle of operation of said appliance; a motor; switching means coupled to be driven by said motor and having a plurality of timing cams on a rotating member for controlling the operation of a plurality of switches for applying power to energize said components; and sequencing means for selectively advancing said switching means including: means for applying a power to said motor; means for detecting an incremental movement of said rotating member; means for operating said power applying means for a defined number of incremental movements of said rotating member; means for timing a predetermined interval commencing with the actuation of said power applying means; and means for stopping the operation of said power applying means in the event an incremental movement of said rotating member is not detected during said predetermined interval.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The controller according to claim 1 wherein said sequencing means further includes means for timing a defined interval between successive actuations of said power applying means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The controller according to claim 1 wherein said sequencing means further includes means for operating said power applying means for another said predetermined interval after stopping the operation of said power applying means for a second predetermined interval and means for again stopping the operation of said power applying means in the event an incremental movement of said rotating member is not detected during said another said predetermined interval.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The controller according to claim 3 wherein said sequencing means further includes means for operating said power applying means for still another said predetermined interval after stopping the operation of said power applying means for another said second predetermined interval and failure means for again stopping the operation of said power applying means in the event an incremental movement of said rotating member is not detected during said still another said predetermined interval.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The controller according to claim 4 wherein said failure means includes means for placing said controller in a failure mode wherein said appliance is inactive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
The controller according to claim 1 wherein said detecting means includes: a cam track on said rotating member including a plurality of spaced teeth; a cam follower associated with said cam track; and switching means coupled to said cam follower for providing a first circuit condition when said cam follower is in contact with one of the tips of said teeth and providing a second circuit condition when said cam follower is in contact with one of the roots of said teeth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The controller according to claim 6 wherein said sequencing means further includes means for defining a home position of said rotating member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The controller according to claim 1 wherein said sequencing means includes a programmed microcomputer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
194 words
A controller for an appliance having a plurality of selectively energizeable electromechanical components, comprising: input means for operator selection of a desired cycle of operation of said appliance; a motor; switching means coupled to be driven by said motor and having a plurality of timing cams on a rotating member for controlling the operation of a plurality of switches for applying power to energize said components; and sequencing means for selectively advancing said switching means including: means for applying power to said motor; means for detecting an incremental movement of said rotating member including: a cam track on said rotating member including a plurality of spaced teeth; a cam follower associated with said cam track; and switching means coupled to said cam follower for providing a first circuit condition when said cam follower is in contact with one of the tips of said teeth and providing a second circuit condition when said cam follower is in contact with one of the roots of said teeth; means for operating said power applying means for a defined number of incremental movements of said rotating member; and means for defining a home position of said rotating member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
194 words
A controller for an appliance having a plurality of selectively energizeable electromechanical components, comprising: input means for operator selection of a desired cycle of operation of said appliance; a motor; switching means coupled to be driven by said motor and having a plurality of timing cams on a rotating member for controlling the operation of a plurality of switches for applying power to energize said components; and sequencing means for selectively advancing said switching means including: means for applying power to said motor; means for detecting an incremental movement of said rotating member including: a cam track on said rotating member including a plurality of spaced teeth; a cam follower associated with said cam track; and switching means coupled to said cam follower for providing a first circuit condition when said cam follower is in contact with one of the tips of said teeth and providing a second circuit condition when said cam follower is in contact with one of the roots of said teeth; means for operating said power applying means for a defined number of incremental movements of said rotating member; and means for defining a home position of said rotating member.
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