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Washing machine and method for controlling same

US10584436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2015
Grant dateMar 10, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F2105/58
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a washing machine and a control method thereof. The method of controlling the washing machine may include accelerating a motor, and detecting a weight of laundry inside a washing tub; and providing a force in a direction opposite to a rotating direction of the motor to the motor, and decelerating the motor.

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