Drum type washing machine

Abstract

A drum type washing machine capable of reducing water supply time and water drainage time, thereby reducing time of an entire washing cycle, the drum type washing machine including a body; a tub provided at an inside the body to accommodate washing water therein; a drum rotatably installed at an inside the tub; a water supply unit connected to the tub and provided to supply washing water; and a first storage unit connected to the water supply unit and provided to store washing water that is to be supplied to the tub, wherein the first storage unit includes a first storage tank configured to store washing water; a first connecting pipe configured to connect the first storage tank to the water supply unit; and a second connecting pipe configured to connect the first storage tank to the tub.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2011-0116800, filed on Nov. 10, 2011 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a washing machine capable of reducing water supply time and water drainage time thereof, and a control method thereof.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A washing machine is an apparatus configured to wash clothing by use of electricity, and generally includes a water tub configured to store washing water and a washing drum rotatably installed at an inside the water tub and configured to accommodate laundry therein, so that a washing takes place by the rotation of the washing drum.[0006]At this time, a water supply apparatus is installed at an upper side of the washing drum to supply water from an outside, and a water drainage apparatus is ins...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a washing machine that reduces the time it takes to wash by reducing the water supply and drainage time. This results in a more efficient wash, reducing the overall time it takes to complete a washing cycle. Additionally, the time taken to wash individual items is reduced, leading to increased efficiency in washing.

Problems solved by technology

However, the water supply time and the water drainage time required by the water supply unit and the water drainage unit occupy about 5% to 20% of the time of an entire washing cycle.

Thus, the time of an entire washing cycle is wasted due to the water supply and drainage and the efficiency in washing is degraded due to the wasted time.

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