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The history of the washing machine

The history of the washing machineIt is said that many centuries ago, people who often went on ships at sea came up with an original way of washing. They fastened clothes and dirty laundry on a rope with knots and threw them into the water. And the sea waves washed laundry, washing out dirt from it right on the ship. The strength of the waves and the speed of the floating ship created a mechanical effect. It was she who became the first important participant in the washing of a modern machine.

The second, no less important participant is the chemical effect. People used various similar substances for washing and cleaning for a long time. Archaeologists have discovered an item used as soap by people of antiquity in Rome. It was made of fat and ash, which were taken from the altars for sacrifices, where they sacrificed to the gods of animals.

Dates in the history of the washing machine

Laundry AppliancesMuch later, at the time when the patent office appeared, many inventors began to register inventions that were aimed at facilitating the washing process.

  • The year 1797 pleased us with giving us a washing board. This household item has long taken root in many homes and families.
  • 1851 year. J. King, a resident of America, received a patent for the first washing machine with its own spinning drum. She had a manual drive. And in order to wash it, it was necessary to rotate the handle. She served as a prototype for the creation of a modern washing machine.
  • More than two thousand patents were obtained by various people who came up with different devices to facilitate washing things by 1985. Not every idea of ​​the inventors turned out to be “viable” and developed into something useful in the future.

It should be noted the original machine, which was invented and implemented by the California gold seeker in 1851. For one wash, she was able to wash a dozen, or even more shirts. In order for it to function, it was necessary to use manpower. Which were about a dozen mules. The entrepreneurial inventor began to earn on his washing machine, washing his colleagues for gold.

It is believed that the first laundry arose due to the need for a large number of bachelors to wash. Who knows, perhaps this happened in one of the settlements of gold miners.

After washing, it is necessary to press the washed items. How can this process be facilitated? 1861 we were pleased with the first rolls for washing. A wet thing was located between them, and by rotating the handle rotation of the rollers was created. The thing passed through tightly pressed rollers, and the water was wrung out. You can find exactly the same rolls on semi-automatic washing machines, which until recently were used for washing.

Until the end of the nineteenth century, the bulk of the washing machines worked exclusively with the help of manpower. That is, with the help of various livestock or the power of people. William Blackstone’s invention also functioned in the same way. An adult man living in Indiana, pleased his wife by giving her a do-it-yourself machine for her birthday.

This device is considered to be the first example of a household washing machine. It turned out to be the first machine that was launched into mass production and wide sale. William showed the qualities of a great businessman. He founded the production of his invention, which he sold for two and a half dollars per unit. The company created by this person, and in our time continues to work and produce washing machines.

In the state of Colorado, in a small town called Eaton, there is a museum of washing machines. Its founder Lee Maxwell has assembled a large collection of various washing machines made at the beginning of the last century.At the time of writing, the museum has more than six hundred exhibits. Interestingly, they are all in working condition.

Washing machines with motor

Antique washing machineThe turning point in the wash was the use of the engine. Some engines ran on gasoline. Others are on electricity. The Thor machine became the pioneer (or one of them) in the mass production of machines with an electric motor. It was created in Chicago in 1908. Its creator, American Alva Fisher, became the inventor of a new type of household appliance.

In 1920, in America, there were more than 1300 organizations involved in the production of cars. Most of them did not survive to this day. However, there are those that exist today. Then the company appeared Whirlpool Corporation. You can see the products of this company in modern home appliance stores.

Washing machines continued to improve. And if the first samples had open nodes and carried a danger for a sloppy user, then newer cars were safe and had a pleasant appearance.

The emergence and development of washing machines and other household electrical appliances has significantly affected the lives of Americans. The number of people working as servants has decreased. And the need for laundry services decreased. By 1953, the number of washing machines sold was approximately 1,400,000 units. And one machine cost about sixty American dollars.

The evolution of washing machines

  1. 20s of the 20th century - wooden and copper tanks are replaced by enameled ones.
  2. 30s of the 20th century - drain pumps powered by electricity began to be used. As well as timers.
  3. 1949 The first software device. And a washing machine appeared.
  4. 50s of the 20th century - the automatic push-up mode appears.
  5. 1978 - made machine using a microprocessor.
  6. The beginning of our century - cars are integrated into the "smart home" system.

Manufacturers of washing machines continue to improve their "brainchild". New washing modes, additional functions and other innovations are created.

Modern cars

In the washing machines of our time, discrete logic with strictly limited parameters has been replaced by Fuzzy Logic (blurry logic). It uses many parameters that can be set and information that is read by various sensors and transmitted to the control module.

UseLogic system is used in the most modern machines. She analyzes and affects the washing process, bringing it to the optimum. During washing, tracking and correction of various processes occurs. This makes it possible to improve the quality of washing and keep the laundry in excellent condition.

The Clear Water sensor (translated from English - pure water) monitors the level of water pollution. And if necessary, it adjusts the program by adding another rinse.

Security of modern household appliances

Modern washing machinesNowadays, one of the most developing trends in the development of various equipment is the safety of its use.

Many washing machines have operating features that are not known to most users. For example, the company Electrolux provides its products with systems that lower the temperature of the drain water. This precaution reduces the temperature effect on sewer pipes. Which in turn extends their "life."

One of the most unpleasant breakdowns of washing machines is the leakage of the inlet hose. And it’s unpleasant not because the new hose is difficult to change or because it is expensive. On the contrary, replacement is easy and the new hose is quite cheap. The problem is that with such a malfunction you risk flooding both your apartment and the neighbors below.

To avoid the consequences of this breakdown, many manufacturers of washing machines use special systems. For example, Anti-Flood (from the English. Against the flood). This system is used by Electrolux.Using it, the pressure of the machine is measured and in case of leakage, certain measures are taken.

Siemens and Bosch use the Aqua-Stop system, which also serves as a protection against leaks. If a leak is detected, it immediately shuts off the water supply.

There are also individual devices that serve the same purpose. One such device is the Water-block safety valve. It is mounted in front of the inlet hose. In the event that a leak occurs, it stops the water supply. When the malfunction is corrected, the valve is unlocked and ready for operation again.

Vertical and front loading

Frontal washing machines are more popular in Europe. And in some parts of the same Europe, for example, in France, vertical cars are more common.

In the "front-end" loading occurs through a transparent hatch, which is located on the front side. Through it, you can observe the progress of washing. When positioning the machine, it must be taken into account that its door opens forward. For its comfortable use, you need to leave free space in front of the hatch of the machine. You can use the top of the machine as a table (only if there is no vibration during operation). If the model of the machine and its location allows, then you can install a sink above it.

On top-loading machines, laundry is placed in the tank through the opening top cover. Therefore, you do not need to worry about the free space in front of the front of the machine. But it will be difficult for you to use it as a table. Since the top cover acts as a hatch for loading linen should open freely.

   

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