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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2008
Enrico Smargiassi, Bologna, IT;
Giuseppina Pia Potena, Fabriano, IT;
Federica Minni, Falconara Marittima, IT;
Fabrizio Concettoni, Cupramontana, IT;
Valeria Animobono, Fabriano, IT;
Enrico Smargiassi, Bologna, IT;
Giuseppina Pia Potena, Fabriano, IT;
Federica Minni, Falconara Marittima, IT;
Fabrizio Concettoni, Cupramontana, IT;
Valeria Animobono, Fabriano, IT;
Indesit Compnay S.p.A, Fabriano, IT;
Abstract
A method for estimating the value of the weight of the contents of the oscillating assembly of an electronically controlled household appliance is provided. The oscillating assembly is connected to a frame by a suspension system having a damper. The damper includes at least two mechanical elements adapted to move reciprocally, a magnetic element which detects reciprocal motion, depending upon the distance between the two elements, the magnetic sensor generates an electrical signal. A reading of an initial value of an electric parameter, is taken when the oscillating assembly is empty. A mathematical function is identified on the basis of the initial value and of a plurality of predetermined parameters, which relate the electrical parameter to the weight of the contents. A second reading is taken when contents have been loaded in, and the value of the weight of the contents is estimated by using the mathematical function and electric parameters.