Cleaning equipment and control method of cleaning equipment

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses cleaning equipment and a control method of the cleaning equipment, the cleaning equipment comprises a first cleaning machine, a second cleaning machine, a first water path and a second water path, the first cleaning machine comprises a washing container and a water inlet; the first water path and the second water path are both connected with the water inlet and the second cleaning machine in an on-off mode, and the washing container is arranged on the second water path and located between the water inlet and the second cleaning machine. When the first cleaning machine operates, the water inlet supplies water into the washing container through the second water path so as to carry out cleaning operation; after the washing container is cleaned, washing water in the washing container can be discharged into the second cleaning machine, and the second cleaning machine is used for cleaning when running, so that water resources are recycled, and the problem of water resource waste caused by the fact that various cleaning machines are provided with independent water feeding and discharging mechanisms in the prior art is solved; the cleaning water is fully utilized, the water expense is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly to a cleaning device and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] To meet the cleaning needs of users, multiple cleaning machines are usually equipped in the user's home. For example, a washing machine for washing clothes and a floor washer for cleaning the floor. Both machines need to use water for cleaning.

[0003] Currently, multiple cleaning machines in the user's home are independently set up and use independent water inlet and drainage mechanisms. For example, both the washing machine and the floor washer have separate water inlets, and the tap water pipes are respectively connected to the water inlets of the two machines. Moreover, the sewage generated by the use of the two machines is also discharged through their respective drainage outlets, resulting in low water resource utilization rate and high water bill expenditure.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a cleaning device and a control method thereof to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning device and a control method thereof to solve the problem of water resource waste caused by the independent water inlet and drainage mechanisms of multiple cleaning machines in the prior art, make full use of the cleaning water, reduce the water bill expenditure, and improve the user experience.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a control method for a cleaning device, which can not only ensure the full utilization of water resources, but also ensure that the cleaning water used by the cleaning device meets the standards, preventing the cleaning device from being damaged due to overly dirty water quality.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] On the one hand, a cleaning device is provided, including:

[0009] A first cleaning machine, including a washing container and a water inlet;

[0010] A second cleaning machine;

[0011] A first waterway and a second waterway, both of which are connected to the water inlet and the second cleaning machine in a switchable manner. The washing container is arranged in the second waterway and is located between the water inlet and the second cleaning machine.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the first cleaning machine further includes an outer box body, and the washing container is arranged inside the outer box body;

[0013] A detergent box is also installed on the outer box body. The detergent box is located upstream of the first waterway and the second waterway, and downstream of the water inlet.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, a first valve is provided in the first waterway, and the first valve is used to control the on-off of the first waterway;

[0015] The second waterway includes a first pipeline and a second pipeline. The detergent box is connected to the water inlet end of the washing container through the first pipeline, and the water outlet end of the washing container is connected to the second cleaning machine through the second pipeline; a second valve is provided on the first pipeline, and the second valve is used to control the on-off of the first pipeline, and a third valve is provided on the second pipeline, and the third valve is used to control the on-off of the second pipeline.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, a first water quality detection component is provided on the second pipeline, and the third valve is opened when the detection value of the first water quality detection component reaches a preset range.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the second cleaning machine includes a clean water tank, a sewage tank and a movable cleaning robot;

[0018] Both the clean water tank and the sewage tank are arranged inside the outer box body; the water inlet end of the clean water tank is connected to both the first waterway and the second pipeline, and the water outlet end of the clean water tank can communicate with the clean water cavity of the cleaning robot; the sewage cavity of the cleaning robot can communicate with the sewage tank.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, a sewage discharge port is provided on the outer box body, and the waterways between the clean water tank, the sewage tank, the first water quality detection component and the third valve are all connected to the sewage discharge port in a switchable manner.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, a second water quality detection component is provided on the inner bottom wall of the clean water tank, and the water in the clean water tank is discharged through the sewage discharge port when the detection value of the second water quality detection component exceeds the preset range.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the cleaning device further includes a control module; a first water level monitoring component is provided in the clean water tank. When the second pipeline supplies water to the clean water tank, the control module is used to control the third valve to close when the water level in the clean water tank reaches the first water level monitoring component; the first water level monitoring component is lower than the highest point of the clean water tank;

[0022] A second water level monitoring member is provided inside the sewage tank, and the second water level monitoring member is lower than the highest point of the sewage tank.

[0023] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, a heating device is provided at the bottom of the sewage tank; the cleaning robot includes a cleaning brush, and the cleaning robot is housed below the sewage tank so that the heating device can dry the cleaning brush.

[0024] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, a distillation device is connected between the clean water tank and the sewage tank. The distillation device includes a steam pipe and a condensation component. The steam pipe communicates with the clean water tank and the sewage tank, and is inclined downward from the sewage tank to the clean water tank. The steam pipe is used to guide the steam in the sewage tank, and the condensation component is in contact with the steam pipe.

[0025] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the cleaning device further includes a third water path in parallel with the detergent box. The water inlet is connected to the washing container through the third water path; a fourth valve for controlling the on-off of the third water path is provided on the third water path.

[0026] As a preferred solution of the cleaning device provided by the present invention, the first cleaning machine is a washing machine, and the second cleaning machine is a floor washer.

[0027] On the other hand, a control method for a cleaning device is provided, which is applied to the cleaning device as described above. The cleaning device has a first mode of only operating the first cleaning machine, a second mode of only operating the second cleaning machine, and a third mode of simultaneously operating the first cleaning machine and the second cleaning machine;

[0028] The first mode includes the following steps:

[0029] Control the water inlet to supply water to the washing container through the second water path;

[0030] Detect the quality of the washing water discharged from the washing container;

[0031] Discharge the washing water into the second cleaning machine when the water quality reaches the cleaning standard;

[0032] The second mode includes the following steps:

[0033] Detect the quality of the cleaning water stored in the second cleaning machine;

[0034] When the water quality reaches the cleaning standard, use the cleaning water for cleaning, otherwise discharge the cleaning water, and control the water inlet to supply water to the second cleaning machine through the first water path;

[0035] The third mode includes the following steps:

[0036] Control the water inlet to supply water to the second washing machine through the first waterway and supply water to the first washing machine through the second waterway;

[0037] The first washing machine and the second washing machine run corresponding programs;

[0038] When the second washing machine is short of water and the washing water discharged from the washing container meets the cleaning standard in water quality detection, the washing water replenishes the second washing machine through the second waterway.

[0039] As a preferred solution of the control method of the cleaning equipment provided by the present invention, the water inlet is connected to the first waterway and the second waterway through a detergent box; the control method of the cleaning equipment further includes the following steps:

[0040] In the first mode, stop supplying water to the second washing machine through the second waterway when it reaches the first preset water level;

[0041] In the second mode, supply water to the second washing machine through the first waterway to the second preset water level, and the second preset water level is higher than the first preset water level.

[0042] As a preferred solution of the control method of the cleaning equipment provided by the present invention, the washing container is filled with water and cleaned multiple times, and in the first mode and the third mode, the water quality of the washing water during the last cleaning is detected.

[0043] Advantages of the present invention:

[0044] The present invention provides a cleaning equipment, which integrates the water inlet and drainage mechanisms of the first washing machine and the second washing machine, and only sets a water inlet on the first washing machine. When the first washing machine operates, the water inlet supplies water into the washing container through the second waterway for cleaning operations; after the washing in the washing container is completed, the washing water inside can be discharged into the second washing machine, and the second washing machine uses this part of the washing water for cleaning during operation, realizing the reuse of water resources, solving the problem of water resource waste caused by the independent water inlet and drainage mechanisms of multiple cleaning machines in the prior art, making full use of the cleaning water, reducing the water bill expenditure, and improving the user experience.

[0045] The present invention also provides a control method for a cleaning device. When only the first cleaning machine is operating, water is supplied to the washing container through the second waterway. After the cleaning is completed, the quality of the washing water discharged from the washing container is detected. If the water quality meets the cleaning standard of the second cleaning machine, the washing water is discharged into the second cleaning machine to achieve the reuse of the cleaning water. When only the second cleaning machine is operating, there may be cleaning water discharged from the washing container in the second cleaning machine. The quality of this part of the cleaning water is detected. If the water quality meets the cleaning standard, it can be used for cleaning; otherwise, this part of the cleaning water is discharged, and then water is directly supplied to the second cleaning machine through the first waterway to ensure that the quality of the cleaning water used by the second cleaning machine meets the standard. When the first cleaning machine and the second cleaning machine are operating simultaneously, water is supplied to the second cleaning machine through the first waterway and to the washing container through the second waterway at the same time, and the two machines work synchronously. If the second cleaning machine is short of water after working for a period of time, the washing water with qualified quality discharged from the washing container can be introduced into the second cleaning machine, that is, the subsequent water replenishment of the second cleaning machine preferentially uses the washing water in the washing container. If the washing water does not meet the standard, water is still directly supplied to the second cleaning machine through the first waterway. This control method can not only ensure the full utilization of water resources, but also ensure that the cleaning water used by the second cleaning machine meets the standard, preventing the second cleaning machine from being damaged due to overly dirty water quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] Figure 1 is a front view of the cleaning device provided by the specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the water flow in the cleaning device provided by the specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 3 is a flowchart of the control method of the cleaning device provided by the specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] In the figure:

[0050] 1, the first cleaning machine; 2, the second cleaning machine; 3, the first waterway; 4, the second waterway; 5, the third waterway;

[0051] 11, the washing container; 12, the outer box body; 13, the detergent box; 14, the total sewage pipe; 15, the main control board; 16, the storage area;

[0052] 21, the clean water tank; 22, the sewage tank; 23, the cleaning robot;

[0053] 211, the second water quality detection component; 212, the first water level monitoring component;

[0054] 221, the second water level monitoring component; 222, the heating device;

[0055] 31, the first valve;

[0056] 41. First pipeline; 42. Second pipeline;

[0057] 411. Second valve; 421. Third valve; 422. First water quality detector;

[0058] 51. Fourth valve. Detailed implementation manner

[0059] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that, for the convenience of description, only the parts related to the present invention are shown in the drawings, rather than all the structures.

[0060] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0061] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0062] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "left", and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meanings.

[0063] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, this embodiment provides a cleaning device, including a first cleaning machine 1, a second cleaning machine 2, a first water circuit 3, and a second water circuit 4.

[0064] The first cleaning machine 1 includes a washing container 11 and a water inlet (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, only one water inlet is provided on the first cleaning machine 1. The water inlet is used to connect to a water pipe to introduce tap water. Both the first water path 3 and the second water path 4 are connected to the water inlet and the second cleaning machine 2 in a switchable manner. The first water path 3 is used to directly supply water into the second cleaning machine 2. The washing container 11 is disposed in the second water path 4 and is located between the water inlet and the second cleaning machine 2. The second water path 4 is used to supply water into the washing container 11 and drain the washing water in the washing container 11 into the second cleaning machine 2.

[0065] For the cleaning equipment provided in this embodiment, the water inlet and drainage mechanisms of the first cleaning machine 1 and the second cleaning machine 2 are integrated. Only one water inlet is provided on the first cleaning machine 1. When the first cleaning machine 1 operates, the water inlet supplies water into the washing container 11 through the second water path 4 for cleaning operations. After the cleaning of the washing container 11 is completed, the washing water inside it can be drained into the second cleaning machine 2. When the second cleaning machine 2 operates, this part of the washing water is used for cleaning, realizing the reuse of water resources, solving the problem of water resource waste caused by independent water inlet and drainage mechanisms in multiple cleaning machines in the prior art, making full use of the cleaning water, reducing the water bill expenditure, and improving the user experience.

[0066] When the first cleaning machine 1 is not operating, water can be directly supplied to the second cleaning machine 2 through the first water path 3, without affecting the normal use of the second cleaning machine 2.

[0067] Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the first cleaning machine 1 is a washing machine, and the second cleaning machine 2 is a floor washer. The above-mentioned washing container 11 is the outer tub of the washing machine. The washing machine further includes an outer cabinet 12. The outer tub is fixedly disposed inside the outer cabinet 12. A rotatable inner tub is provided inside the outer tub for containing laundry. After the door body of the washing machine is closed, the outer tub is in a sealed state to prevent water leakage.

[0068] See Figure 2 , the water inlet, the washing container 11, and the second cleaning machine 2 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom, so that water can flow to the washing container 11 and the second cleaning machine 2 under the action of gravity.

[0069] See Figure 2 , a detergent box 13 is further installed on the outer cabinet 12. The detergent box 13 is used to hold detergents, such as laundry detergent, washing powder, solid fragrance, etc. The detergent box 13 is located upstream of the first water path 3 and the second water path 4, and the detergent box 13 is located downstream of the water inlet. That is, tap water enters from the water inlet, flows through the detergent box 13 to the first water path 3 and the second water path 4, to wash the detergent stored in the detergent box 13 into the first water path 3 and the second water path 4. Furthermore, the cleaning water with detergent enters the second cleaning machine 2 or the washing container 11.

[0070] Further, a first valve 31 is provided in the first waterway 3, and the first valve 31 is used to control the on-off of the first waterway 3. The cleaning device further includes a control module, which is used to control the opening and closing and the opening degree of the first valve 31. When it is not necessary to directly supply water to the second cleaning machine 2, the first valve 31 is closed. The first valve 31 is preferably an electromagnetic valve, which is easy to realize electric control.

[0071] The above-mentioned control module is integrated in the main control board 15 of the first cleaning machine 1 (i.e., the washing machine). The main control board 15 is arranged at the upper part of the outer box body 12 and includes a touch screen for receiving user instructions.

[0072] See Figure 2 , the second waterway 4 includes a first pipeline 41 and a second pipeline 42. The detergent box 13 is communicated with the water inlet end of the washing container 11 through the first pipeline 41, and the water outlet end of the washing container 11 is communicated with the second cleaning machine 2 through the second pipeline 42. A second valve 411 is provided on the first pipeline 41, and the second valve 411 is used to control the on-off of the first pipeline 41. A third valve 421 is provided on the second pipeline 42, and the third valve 421 is used to control the on-off of the second pipeline 42. The opening and closing and the opening degree of the second valve 411 and the third valve 421 are both controlled by the control module, and both of them are preferably electromagnetic valves. When it is necessary to supply water to the washing container 11 to wash clothes, the second valve 411 is opened and the third valve 421 is closed. After the water inlet of the washing container 11 is completed, the second valve 411 is closed. When the third valve 421 is opened, the washing water after cleaning in the washing container 11 can be introduced into the second cleaning machine 2.

[0073] Further, see Figure 2 , the cleaning device further includes a third waterway 5 connected in parallel with the detergent box 13, and the water inlet is connected to the washing container 11 through the third waterway 5; a fourth valve 51 for controlling the on-off of the third waterway 5 is provided on the third waterway 5. The opening and closing and the opening degree of the fourth valve 51 are controlled by the control module, and it is preferably an electromagnetic valve. When the washing machine is running, both the second valve 411 and the fourth valve 51 are opened. A part of the tap water enters the washing container 11 through the detergent box 13 and the second pipeline 42 to bring the detergent into the washing container 11, and the other part directly enters the washing container 11 through the third waterway 5, accelerating the water flow speed and quickly reaching the set water level in the washing container 11.

[0074] Preferably, the overall extension trend of the first waterway 3, the first pipeline 41, the second pipeline 42 and the third waterway 5 is from top to bottom, so that the water can flow smoothly down to the designated position under the action of gravity, without the need to use a power mechanism to drive, reducing the number of equipment components and the equipment cost.

[0075] In this embodiment, see Figure 2, a first water quality detector 422 is provided on the second pipeline 42, and the third valve 421 is opened when the detection value of the first water quality detector 422 reaches a preset range. The first water quality detector 422 is used to detect the degree of dirt of the washing water discharged from the washing container 11, and can reflect the degree of dirt by detecting the impurity content. When the impurity content is lower than the threshold value, it indicates that the detection value of the first water quality detector 422 reaches the preset range. At this time, the control module controls the third valve 421 to open, so that the washing water with qualified water quality detection passes through the second pipeline 42 and enters the second cleaning machine 2, preventing the overly dirty cleaning water from entering the second cleaning machine 2 and damaging the second cleaning machine 2. If the water quality detection fails, the washing water will be discharged from the cleaning device. Specifically, a total sewage pipe 14 is provided in the outer box body 12 of the cleaning device, a sewage outlet is provided on the side wall of the outer box body 12, and the total sewage pipe 14 is communicated with the sewage outlet for discharging the washing water through the sewage outlet.

[0076] The first water quality detector 422 can be selected as a water quality sensor, which is communicatively connected to the control module.

[0077] See Figure 2 , the second cleaning machine 2 (i.e., the floor washer) includes a clean water tank 21, a sewage tank 22, and a movable cleaning robot 23. An accommodation space is provided in the outer box body 12, and both the clean water tank 21 and the sewage tank 22 are fixedly arranged in the accommodation space. The cleaning device is placed on an installation plane (which can be the floor of a bathroom or a balcony). Combining Figure 1 , a storage area 16 is defined between the outer box body 12 and the installation plane, and the cleaning robot 23 can be stored in the storage area 16 and moved out of the storage area 16 when cleaning the floor. The outer box body 12 hides the clean water tank 21 and the sewage tank 22, and the cleaning robot 23 is arranged at the bottom of the clean water tank 21 and the sewage tank 22, so that the washing machine and the floor washer are highly integrated. When the user looks directly, only the washing machine and the cleaning robot 23 can be observed, and the appearance is clean and tidy.

[0078] The water inlet end of the clean water tank 21 is located at the top thereof and is connected to both the water outlet end of the first water pipeline 3 and the water outlet end of the second pipeline 42. The water outlet end of the clean water tank 21 can be communicated with the clean water cavity of the cleaning robot 23; the sewage cavity of the cleaning robot 23 can be communicated with the sewage tank 22. Tap water can directly supply water to the clean water tank 21 through the first water pipeline 3; the washing water discharged from the washing container 11 is transported to the clean water tank 21 through the second pipeline 42 after passing the detection of the first water quality detector 422. When the cleaning robot 23 works, it is supplied with water from the clean water tank 21 and then moves out of the storage area 16. The sewage during the floor cleaning process enters the sewage cavity, and after the floor cleaning is completed, it returns to the storage area 16, and the sewage in the sewage cavity is pumped into the sewage tank 22. The sewage pumping can be realized by a water pump in the second cleaning machine 2.

[0079] See Figure 2, a first drain pipe is externally connected to the clean water tank 21, and the first drain pipe is connected to the main sewage pipe 14; a second drain pipe is externally connected to the sewage tank 22, and the second drain pipe is connected to the main sewage pipe 14; a third drain pipe is connected to the water path between the first water quality detection member 422 and the third valve 421, and the third drain pipe is connected to the main sewage pipe 14. Only one sewage outlet is provided on the outer box body 12, and the clean water tank 21, the sewage tank 22, and the downstream of the first water quality detection member 422 share the same sewage outlet, realizing the integration of the water inlet and drainage mechanisms of the first cleaning machine 1 and the second cleaning machine 2. Further, control valves are provided on the first drain pipe, the second drain pipe, and the third drain pipe for controlling the on-off of the corresponding drain pipes.

[0080] As Figure 2 shown, a second water quality detection member 211 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the clean water tank 21. The second water quality detection member 211 is communicatively connected to the control module. Before the cleaning robot 23 works, the water quality in the clean water tank 21 is detected by the second water quality detection member 211. If the detection value of the second water quality detection member 211 is within the preset range, that is, when the impurity content is lower than the threshold value, it indicates that the water quality meets the standard, and the water in the clean water tank 21 is introduced into the cleaning robot 23. If the detection value of the second water quality detection member 211 exceeds the preset range, it indicates that the water quality does not meet the standard, and the water in the clean water tank 21 is discharged through the sewage outlet to prevent the dirty sewage from damaging the cleaning robot 23. The second water quality detection member 211 is a water quality sensor.

[0081] Further, a first water level monitoring member 212 is provided in the clean water tank 21, and the first water level monitoring member 212 is lower than the highest point of the clean water tank 21. When supplying water to the clean water tank 21 through the second pipeline 42, the control module is used to control the third valve 421 to close when the water level in the clean water tank 21 reaches the first water level monitoring member 212. At this time, there is a certain distance between the water level and the highest point of the clean water tank 21, that is, there is an inlet space above the first water level monitoring member 212. When the second cleaning machine 2 works, tap water flows through the detergent box 13 and the first water path 3 into the above inlet space, so as to introduce the water with detergent into the clean water tank 21. Exemplarily, the first water level monitoring member 212 is provided at 2 / 3 of the height of the clean water tank 21.

[0082] A second water level monitoring member 221 is provided in the sewage tank 22, and the second water level monitoring member 221 is lower than the highest point of the sewage tank 22. When the water level in the sewage tank 22 reaches the second water level monitoring member 221, the sewage in the sewage tank 22 is discharged through the main sewage pipe 14 and the sewage outlet. That is, when the sewage has not filled the entire sewage tank 22, the sewage is discharged in time to prevent the sewage from overflowing. Exemplarily, the second water level monitoring member 221 is provided at 2 / 3 of the height of the sewage tank 22.

[0083] Both the first water level monitoring component 212 and the second water level monitoring component 221 are communicatively connected to the control module. When the water level reaches the corresponding water level monitoring component, the control module timely controls the water inlet to stop or timely drains the water.

[0084] See Figure 2 , a heating device 222 is provided at the bottom of the sewage tank 22. The cleaning robot 23 includes a cleaning brush. When the heating device 222 operates, it generates high temperature, which can dry the cleaning brush of the cleaning robot 23 stored below the sewage tank 22, keeping the cleaning brush in a dry state and avoiding the growth of bacteria due to moisture.

[0085] Furthermore, a distillation device is connected between the clean water tank 21 and the sewage tank 22. The high temperature generated when the heating device 222 operates can distill the water in the sewage tank 22 into the clean water tank 21. On the one hand, it makes full use of the energy of the heating device 222, and on the other hand, it further realizes the recycling of sewage, achieving the purpose of water conservation. Specifically, the distillation device includes a steam pipe and a condensation component. The steam pipe and the condensation component are located above the clean water tank 21 and the sewage tank 22. The steam pipe connects the top of the clean water tank 21 and the top of the sewage tank 22, and is inclined downward from the sewage tank 22 to the clean water tank 21. The steam pipe is used to guide the steam in the sewage tank 22, and the condensation component is in contact with the steam pipe. The high temperature generated by the heating device 222 causes the sewage to generate steam into the steam pipe. The steam in the steam pipe moves downward obliquely and turns into condensed water when passing through the condensation component. The condensed water is guided by the inclined steam pipe into the clean water tank 21.

[0086] As Figure 3 shown, this embodiment also provides a control method for a cleaning device, which is applied to the cleaning device as described above. The cleaning device has a first mode in which only the first cleaning machine 1 operates, a second mode in which only the second cleaning machine 2 operates, and a third mode in which both the first cleaning machine 1 and the second cleaning machine 2 operate simultaneously.

[0087] Specifically in this embodiment, when determining the operating mode, it is possible to first determine whether the laundry program is executed, and then determine whether the floor cleaning program is executed. If both are executed, it is the third mode. If only the laundry program is executed, it is the first mode. If only the floor cleaning program is executed, it is the second mode.

[0088] The user can input instructions through the touch screen on the main control board 15. The touch screen can only set the click area for the laundry program, and the input of the floor cleaning instruction is realized through a controller separately provided for the second cleaning machine 2; the touch screen can also include a click area for the floor cleaning program, that is, the instructions for both laundry and floor cleaning are input through the touch screen.

[0089] Among them, the first mode includes the following steps:

[0090] S1. Control the water inlet to supply water to the washing container 11 through the second water path 4;

[0091] S2. Detect the quality of the washing water discharged from the washing container 11;

[0092] S3. When the water quality reaches the cleaning standard, discharge the washing water into the second cleaning machine 2.

[0093] Specifically in this embodiment, in combination with Figure 2 , in step S1, the first valve 31 and the third valve 421 are closed, and the second valve 411 and the fourth valve 51 are opened, so that part of the tap water passes through the detergent box 13 and the second pipeline 42 to introduce the water with detergent into the washing container 11, and the other part directly passes through the third water path 5 into the washing container 11, so that the water level in the washing container 11 quickly reaches the set water level. In steps S2 and S3, the quality of the washing water discharged from the washing container 11 is detected by the first water quality detection member 422. When the detection value of the first water quality detection member 422 reaches the preset range, it indicates that the water quality reaches the cleaning standard of the second cleaning machine 2. At this time, the third valve 421 is opened, and the washing water passes through the second pipeline 42 into the water purification tank 21. Stop water inlet when the water level reaches the first preset water level. The first preset water level is the position where the first water level monitoring member 212 is located. After the water level reaches the position of the first water level monitoring member 212, the control module controls the third valve 421 to close.

[0094] The second mode includes the following steps:

[0095] W1. Detect the quality of the cleaning water stored in the second cleaning machine 2;

[0096] W2. When the water quality reaches the cleaning standard, use the cleaning water for cleaning; otherwise, discharge the cleaning water and control the water inlet to supply water to the second cleaning machine 2 through the first water path 3.

[0097] Specifically in this embodiment, in combination with Figure 2Before the second cleaning machine 2 starts working, there may be washing water in the clean water tank 21 that is introduced through the second pipe 42, and the water level is at the first preset water level. Before this part of water is introduced into the cleaning robot 23, the water quality of the cleaning water stored in the clean water tank 21 is detected by the second water quality detection component 211. If the detection value of the second water quality detection component 211 is within the preset range, it indicates that the water quality meets the cleaning standard of the second cleaning machine 2, and this part of the cleaning water can be used for cleaning. Afterwards, the first valve 31 is opened, and tap water is introduced into the clean water tank 21 through the detergent box 13 and the first water channel 3 until the water level reaches the second preset water level (the second preset water level is higher than the first preset water level), so that the detergent enters the clean water tank 21. After the water level reaches the second preset water level, the water in the clean water tank 21 can be introduced into the cleaning robot 23. After receiving the water, the cleaning robot 23 is moved out of the storage area 16 to perform floor cleaning. If the detection value of the second water quality detection element 211 exceeds the preset range, it indicates that the water quality does not meet the cleaning standard of the second cleaning machine 2, and the water in the clean water tank 21 is discharged through the sewage outlet. The second preset water level is exemplarily a full water position.

[0098] Before the second cleaning machine 2 starts working, if there is no water in the clean water tank 21 , the first valve 31 is directly opened to allow water to flow through the detergent box 13 and the first water channel 3 to a second preset water level.

[0099] The third mode includes the following steps:

[0100] R1, control the water inlet to supply water to the second cleaning machine 2 through the first water channel 3, and supply water to the first cleaning machine 1 through the second water channel 4;

[0101] R2, the first cleaning machine 1 and the second cleaning machine 2 run corresponding programs;

[0102] R3 , when the second cleaning machine 2 is short of water and the washing water discharged from the washing container 11 meets the cleaning standard after water quality detection, the washing water replenishes the second cleaning machine 2 through the second water channel 4 .

[0103] Specifically in this embodiment, combined with Figure 2 In step R1, the first valve 31, the second valve 411, and the fourth valve 51 are all opened, and the third valve 421 is closed, completing the water inflow into the washing container 11 and the clean water tank 21. After the water in the clean water tank 21 reaches the second preset water level, the first valve 31 is closed. The water quality test before water inflow is similar to the second mode described above.

[0104] When the water level in the washing container 11 reaches the set level, the laundry cycle starts. When the water in the clean water tank 21 reaches the second preset level, the cleaning robot 23 receives water and moves out of the storage area 16 to wash the floor. If the clean water tank 21 is short of water, washing water that has been tested and meets the water quality standards is preferentially used to replenish the clean water tank 21 through the second pipe 42.

[0105] For the control method of the cleaning device provided in this embodiment, when only the first cleaning machine 1 is operating, water is supplied to the washing container 11 through the second waterway 4. After the cleaning is completed, the quality of the washing water discharged from the washing container 11 is detected. If the water quality meets the cleaning standard of the second cleaning machine 2, the washing water is discharged into the second cleaning machine 2 to realize the reuse of the cleaning water. When only the second cleaning machine 2 is operating, there may be cleaning water discharged from the washing container 11 in the second cleaning machine 2. The quality of this part of the cleaning water is detected. If the water quality meets the cleaning standard, it can be used for cleaning; otherwise, this part of the cleaning water is discharged, and then water is directly supplied to the second cleaning machine 2 through the first waterway 3 to ensure that the water quality of the cleaning water used by the second cleaning machine 2 meets the standard. When the first cleaning machine 1 and the second cleaning machine 2 are operating simultaneously, water is supplied to the second cleaning machine 2 through the first waterway 3 and water is supplied to the washing container 11 through the second waterway 4 at the same time, and the two machines work synchronously. If the second cleaning machine 2 is short of water after working for a period of time, the qualified washing water discharged from the washing container 11 can be introduced into the second cleaning machine 2, that is, the subsequent water replenishment of the second cleaning machine 2 preferentially uses the washing water in the washing container 11. If the washing water does not meet the standard, water is still directly supplied to the second cleaning machine 2 through the first waterway 3. This control method can not only ensure the full utilization of water resources, but also ensure that the cleaning water used by the second cleaning machine 2 meets the standard, preventing the second cleaning machine 2 from being damaged due to overly dirty water quality.

[0106] When the first cleaning machine 1 (washing machine) executes the laundry program, the washing container 11 is filled with water and cleaned multiple times. In the first mode and the third mode, the quality of the washing water during the last cleaning is detected. The water during the last cleaning is rinsing water and is relatively clean. If the quality of this part of the rinsing water meets the standard, the third valve 421 is opened, and the washing water passes through the second pipeline 42 into the clean water tank 21.

[0107] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, rather than limiting the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning device, characterized in that, Comprising: A first cleaning machine (1), including a washing container (11) and a water inlet; A second cleaning machine (2); A first waterway (3) and a second waterway (4), both of which are connected to the water inlet and the second cleaning machine (2) in a switchable manner. The washing container (11) is arranged in the second waterway (4) and located between the water inlet and the second cleaning machine (2).

2. The cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein, The first cleaning machine (1) further includes an outer casing (12), and the washing container (11) is arranged inside the outer casing (12); A detergent box (13) is further installed on the outer casing (12). The detergent box (13) is located upstream of the first waterway (3) and the second waterway (4), and the detergent box (13) is located downstream of the water inlet.

3. The cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first waterway (3) is provided with a first valve (31), and the first valve (31) is used to control the on-off of the first waterway (3); The second waterway (4) includes a first pipeline (41) and a second pipeline (42). The detergent box (13) is communicated with the water inlet end of the washing container (11) through the first pipeline (41), and the water outlet end of the washing container (11) is communicated with the second cleaning machine (2) through the second pipeline (42). A second valve (411) is arranged on the first pipeline (41), and the second valve (411) is used to control the on-off of the first pipeline (41). A third valve (421) is arranged on the second pipeline (42), and the third valve (421) is used to control the on-off of the second pipeline (42).

4. The cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first water quality detection component (422) is arranged on the second pipeline (42), and the third valve (421) is opened when the detection value of the first water quality detection component (422) reaches a preset range.

5. The cleaning device according to claim 4, wherein The second cleaning machine (2) includes a clean water tank (21), a sewage tank (22), and a movable cleaning robot (23); Both the clean water tank (21) and the sewage tank (22) are arranged inside the outer casing (12). The water inlet end of the clean water tank (21) is connected to both the first waterway (3) and the second pipeline (42), and the water outlet end of the clean water tank (21) can be communicated with the clean water cavity of the cleaning robot (23). The sewage cavity of the cleaning robot (23) can be communicated with the sewage tank (22).

6. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A sewage discharge port is arranged on the outer casing (12), and the waterways between the clean water tank (21), the sewage tank (22), the first water quality detection component (422), and the third valve (421) are all connected to the sewage discharge port in a switchable manner.

7. The cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second water quality detection component (211) is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the clean water tank (21), and the water in the clean water tank (21) is discharged through the sewage discharge port when the detection value of the second water quality detection component (211) exceeds the preset range.

8. The cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning device further includes a control module; a first water level monitoring member (212) is provided in the clean water tank (21), and when the second pipeline (42) supplies water to the clean water tank (21), the control module is configured to control the third valve (421) to close when the water level in the clean water tank (21) reaches the first water level monitoring member (212); the first water level monitoring member (212) is lower than the highest point of the clean water tank (21). A second water level monitoring member (221) is provided in the sewage tank (22), and the second water level monitoring member (221) is lower than the highest point of the sewage tank (22).

9. The cleaning device according to claim 5, wherein, A heating device (222) is provided at the bottom of the sewage tank (22); the cleaning robot (23) includes a cleaning brush, and the cleaning robot (23) is received below the sewage tank (22) so that the heating device (222) can dry the cleaning brush.

10. The cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A distillation device is connected between the clean water tank (21) and the sewage tank (22), and the distillation device includes a steam pipe and a condensation component. The steam pipe communicates the clean water tank (21) and the sewage tank (22), and is inclined downward from the sewage tank (22) to the clean water tank (21). The steam pipe is configured to guide the steam in the sewage tank (22), and the condensation component is in contact with the steam pipe.

11. The cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein, The cleaning device further includes a third waterway (5) connected in parallel with the detergent box (13), and the water inlet is connected to the washing container (11) through the third waterway (5); a fourth valve (51) for controlling the on / off of the third waterway (5) is provided on the third waterway (5).

12. The cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The first cleaning machine (1) is a washing machine, and the second cleaning machine (2) is a floor washer.

13. Control method of a cleaning device, characterized in that, Applied to the cleaning device according to any one of claims 1-12, the cleaning device has a first mode of only operating the first cleaning machine (1), a second mode of only operating the second cleaning machine (2), and a third mode of simultaneously operating the first cleaning machine (1) and the second cleaning machine (2); The first mode includes the following steps: Controlling the water inlet to supply water to the washing container (11) through the second waterway (4); Detecting the quality of the washing water discharged from the washing container (11); Discharging the washing water into the second cleaning machine (2) when the water quality reaches the cleaning standard; The second mode includes the following steps: Detecting the quality of the cleaning water stored in the second cleaning machine (2); When the water quality reaches the cleaning standard, using the cleaning water for cleaning, otherwise discharging the cleaning water, and controlling the water inlet to supply water to the second cleaning machine (2) through the first waterway (3); The third mode includes the following steps: Controlling the water inlet to supply water to the second cleaning machine (2) through the first waterway (3) and supply water to the first cleaning machine (1) through the second waterway (4); The first cleaning machine (1) and the second cleaning machine (2) run corresponding programs; When the second cleaning machine (2) is short of water and the washing water discharged from the washing container (11) meets the cleaning standard in terms of water quality detection, the washing water replenishes water for the second cleaning machine (2) through the second waterway (4). [[ID=O]]14. The control method of the cleaning device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The water inlet is connected to the first waterway (3) and the second waterway (4) through a detergent box (13); the control method of the cleaning device further includes the following steps: In the first mode, the water supply to the second cleaning machine (2) through the second waterway (4) stops when the water level reaches a first preset level; In the second mode, the water supply to the second cleaning machine (2) through the first waterway (3) reaches a second preset level, and the second preset level is higher than the first preset level.

15. The control method of the cleaning device according to claim 13, characterized in that The washing container (11) is filled with water and cleaned multiple times. In the first mode and the third mode, the water quality of the washing water during the last cleaning is detected.

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