摘要 |
A washing machine, according to the present invention, comprises: a washing tub connected to an outer rotor by means of an outer shaft; a pulsator connected to an inner rotor by means of an inner shaft; and a planetary gear device, provided between the inner rotor and the pulsator and between the outer rotor and the washing tub, for reducing the rotating speed of the inner shaft, wherein, if the pulsator is overloaded during an initial start-up of the inner rotor, the rotational force of the inner rotor is transmitted to the washing tub by means of the planetary gear device so as to reduce starting current, and wherein, when the inner rotor pauses, end current can be reduced, thereby reducing power consumption. |