Method for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer

摘要

Disclosed are methods for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to the drying process. In an example method for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to a drying process, signals from the sensors are combined according to a predetermined algorithm in order to improve the accuracy of said detection.

主权项

1. A method for detecting a cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to a drying process, the method comprising:
determining a remaining moisture threshold for a clothes load based on an automatic cycle selected by a user; receiving a conductivity strip measurement signal of the conductivity of the clothes load in a dryer drum; receiving a humidity sensor measurement signal of the humidity level in a drum airflow path; receiving a signal of the moist air temperature entering the dryer drum; receiving a signal of the moist air temperature measurement leaving the drum; combining the signals from the sensors according to a predetermined algorithm to calculate an estimated remaining moisture content of the clothes load to improve the accuracy of the detection; and terminating the drying process when the estimated remaining moisture content is less than or equal to the remaining moisture threshold.