Control method of a washing machine and washing machine

Abstract

The application discloses a control method of a washing machine and the washing machine, and the washing machine comprises an illuminating device for illuminating a washing tub, and further comprises a controller, the controller receives a control instruction, controls the illuminating device to be turned on, and after the illuminating device is continuously turned on for a set time, if the controller does not receive the control instruction again, the controller controls the illuminating device to be turned off. According to the application, the controller receives the control instruction, and the illuminating device is turned on, so that a user can conveniently check the washing condition in the washing tub and the putting and taking conditions of clothes, and the user experience is improved. After the illuminating device is continuously turned on for the set time, if the controller does not receive the control instruction again, it is indicated that the user has completed the checking of the washing tub, or has completed the putting, taking and the like of the clothes, the illuminating device is turned off, the waste of electric energy caused by long-time turning on of the illuminating device is avoided, and the washing machine can save energy and reduce emissions while improving the user experience.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment, in particular, relates to a control method of a washing machine and the washing machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, most of the washing machines on the market are not provided with a lighting device for illuminating the inside of the washing tub, and the user cannot clearly observe the washing condition and the putting condition of the clothes in the washing tub.

[0003] Only a small part of the washing machines on the market are provided with a lighting device, such as a down lamp, for illuminating the inside of the washing tub, which facilitates the user to observe the washing condition in the washing tub. At the same time, it is convenient for the user to put clothes into the washing tub or take clothes out of the washing tub, so as to avoid missing clothes.

[0004] However, the lighting device is often automatically turned off once it is turned on, resulting in that the lighting device is still turned on when the user observes the condition in the washing tub, causing waste of electric energy.

[0005] Or, the user needs to manually turn off the lighting device after observing the condition in the washing tub, which is tedious to operate, and a large amount of electric energy will be wasted if the user forgets to turn off the lighting lamp.

[0006] Therefore, the present application is proposed. SUMMARY

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the low intelligent degree of the lighting device of the existing washing machine, which needs to be manually turned off once it is turned on, and the operation is tedious, and if the user does not turn off the lighting device in time, it is easy to cause waste of electric energy, and to provide a control method of a washing machine and the washing machine, so that the intelligent degree of the lighting device of the washing machine is high, which can illuminate the inside of the washing tub and save electric energy.

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical scheme adopted by the present application is as follows: a control method of a washing machine, the washing machine comprising a lighting device for illuminating the inside of the washing tub, the washing machine further comprising a controller, the controller receiving a control instruction, controlling the lighting device to turn on, and controlling the lighting device to turn off after turning on for a set time if the controller does not receive the control instruction again.

[0009] Further, the controller of the washing machine receives a start-up instruction, controls the lighting device to turn on, and controls the lighting device to turn off after turning on for a set time if the controller does not receive the control instruction.

[0010] Further, the washing machine comprises a rotary knob and / or a touch screen, the control instruction comprises a touch signal, the controller receives the touch signal of the rotary knob and / or the touch screen, controls the lighting device to turn on, and otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

[0011] Further, the washing machine comprises a voice control module for receiving a voice signal, the control instruction comprises the voice signal, the controller receives the voice signal of the voice control module, and the lighting device is turned on, otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

[0012] Further, the washing machine comprises a radar module for capturing a distance S of a user to the washing machine, and a preset distance S0;

[0013] When the distance S of the user to the washing machine captured by the radar module is less than or equal to the preset distance S0, the controller controls the lighting device to be turned on.

[0014] Otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

[0015] Further, after the lighting device is turned on, the smaller the distance S of the user to the washing machine captured by the radar module, the lower the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller.

[0016] Further, the washing machine comprises a light sensing element for detecting a brightness u of an environment around the washing machine, and a preset minimum brightness u0 of the environment;

[0017] The controller receives the control instruction, and the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is less than or equal to the preset minimum brightness u0 of the environment, and the controller controls the lighting device to be turned on.

[0018] Otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

[0019] Further, after the lighting device is turned on, the smaller the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine detected by the light sensing element, the higher the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller.

[0020] Further, the washing machine comprises an Internet of Things module for being communicatively connected with other devices, the Internet of Things module receives a control request of the other devices, sends a control instruction to the controller, and the controller receives the control instruction to control the lighting device to be turned on.

[0021] The application also provides a washing machine controlled by the control method.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects.

[0023] 1、 through the controller receives control instruction, control lighting device opens, convenient for user to view the washing condition and the putting and taking condition of clothes in the washing tub, improve user experience, the lighting device continues to open for a set time, and the controller does not receive control instruction again, indicating that the user has completed the viewing of the washing tub, or has completed the putting and taking of clothes, etc. operation, control the lighting device to close, avoid the waste of electric energy caused by the long time opening of the lighting device, so that the washing machine can improve the user experience while saving energy and reducing emissions.

[0024] 2、 through the voice signal control lighting device opens, user does not need to personally touch the washing machine, but can realize the control of the lighting device, even when the user has not arrived near the washing machine, can first control the lighting device to open through the voice, convenient for user to directly observe the situation in the washing tub when approaching the washing machine, improve the user experience.

[0025] 3、 through the radar module to capture the distance of user to washing machine, judge whether the user is close to the washing machine, when the distance S of user to washing machine is less than or equal to S0, indicating that the user is close to the washing machine, open the lighting device, convenient for user to observe the washing condition in the washing tub, without manual operation, so that the washing machine is more intelligent; when the distance S of user to washing machine is greater than S0, indicating that the user is not close to the washing machine, control the lighting device to be in the closed state, can save electric energy.

[0026] 4、 the smaller the distance S of user to washing machine captured by the radar module, the lower the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller, that is, the larger the distance S of user to washing machine, the relatively higher the brightness of the lighting device, convenient for user to clearly observe the situation in the washing tub; the smaller the distance S of user to washing machine, the relatively lower the brightness of the lighting device, which not only ensures that the user can clearly see the situation in the washing tub, but also saves electricity.

[0027] 5、 the controller receives control instruction, and the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is less than or equal to u0, indicating that the environment around the washing machine is dark, at this time, the controller controls the lighting device to open, which can facilitate the user to observe the situation in the washing tub; if the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is greater than u0, indicating that the environment around the washing machine is bright, at this time, the lighting device does not need to be opened, and the situation in the washing tub can be clearly seen, which effectively saves electric energy.

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the application. It is apparent that the accompanying drawings are only some embodiments of the application and based on these drawings, other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is a control method flow chart of the application;

[0031] Figure 2 is another control method flow chart of the application;

[0032] Figure 3 is still another control method flow chart of the application;

[0033] Figure 4 is still another control method flow chart of the application;

[0034] Figure 5 is still another control method flow chart of the application.

[0035] It should be noted that the drawings and the written description are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the application in any way and are merely to illustrate the concept of the application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the application but not to limit the scope of the application.

[0037] In the description of the application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the application.

[0038] In the description of the application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] The application discloses a control method of a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a washing tub and a lighting device, such as a down lamp, for illuminating the inside of the washing tub. The washing machine further comprises a controller which receives a control instruction and controls the lighting device to turn on. After the lighting device is turned on for a set time, if the controller does not receive the control instruction again, the controller controls the lighting device to turn off.

[0040] Further, after the lighting device is turned off, if the controller receives the control instruction again, the controller controls the lighting device to turn on. After the lighting device is turned on for the set time, if the controller does not receive the control instruction again, the controller controls the lighting device to turn off. The above process is repeated until the washing machine is turned off.

[0041] The application controls the lighting device to turn on through the controller receiving the control instruction, so that the user can conveniently observe the washing condition in the washing tub and the putting and taking condition of clothes. After the lighting device is turned on for the set time, if the controller does not receive the control instruction again, it indicates that the user has completed the observation of the washing tub or has completed the putting and taking of clothes. At this time, the lighting device is controlled to turn off, so as to avoid the waste of electric energy caused by the long-time turning on of the lighting device, and the washing machine can improve the user experience and save energy and reduce emissions.

[0042] The set time t0 of the application is a factory setting value, such as 20 s, 1 min, 2 min or the like. Alternatively, the set time t0 can be a historical experience value. Specifically, the washing machine can record the time of taking or putting clothes of the user, and the washing machine can intelligently select the longest time value of the historical single taking or putting of the user as the set time t0. The set time t0 is the historical experience value, so that the washing machine can control the lighting device according to the living habit of the user, to avoid the situation that the lighting device is turned off before the user completes the putting and taking of clothes. Meanwhile, the reasonable set time t0 can effectively save the electric energy.

[0043] As an embodiment of the application, as shown in the figure, the controller of the washing machine receives a start-up instruction, controls the lighting device to turn on, and controls the lighting device to turn off after the lighting device is turned on for the set time t0 and still does not receive the control instruction. After the lighting device is turned off, if the controller receives the control instruction, the lighting device is controlled to turn on again, and the above steps are repeated. Figure 1

[0044] In this embodiment, after the washing machine is started, the lighting device is controlled to turn on, so that the user can observe the condition in the washing tub after the washing machine is started. After the lighting device is turned on for the set time t0 and still does not receive the control instruction, it indicates that the user has completed the putting and taking of clothes or has completed the observation of the washing tub. At this time, the lighting device is controlled to turn off, so as to effectively save the electric energy.

[0045] ​As another embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 The washing machine comprises a rotary knob, and the control instruction comprises a touch signal. The controller of the washing machine receives a start-up instruction, controls the lighting device to be turned on, and controls the lighting device to be turned off after the lighting device is turned on for a preset time t0 without receiving the touch signal.

[0046] After the lighting device is turned off, if the controller receives the touch signal of the rotary knob, the lighting device is turned on. Otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state. The above steps are repeated. In this way, the user can conveniently turn on the lighting device, and when the user needs to be illuminated, the lighting device can be turned on through the touch button, which is convenient to operate and avoids waste of electric energy.

[0047] Alternatively, the washing machine comprises a touch screen, and the control instruction comprises a touch signal. The controller receives the touch signal of the touch screen, controls the lighting device to be turned on, and controls the lighting device to be in an off state otherwise. In this way, the user can conveniently turn on the lighting device, and when the user needs to be illuminated, the lighting device can be turned on through the touch screen, which is convenient to operate and avoids waste of electric energy. The opening mode of the touch screen can effectively improve the user experience.

[0048] As an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 3 The washing machine comprises a voice control module for receiving a voice signal, and the control instruction comprises the voice signal. The controller of the washing machine receives a start-up instruction, controls the lighting device to be turned on. After the lighting device is turned on for a preset time t0, the controller controls the lighting device to be turned off without receiving the voice signal for controlling the lighting device to be turned on.

[0049] After the lighting device is turned off, the controller receives the voice signal of the voice control module, controls the lighting device to be turned on, and controls the lighting device to be in an off state otherwise.

[0050] In this embodiment, the lighting device is controlled to be turned on through the voice signal, so that the user can control the lighting device without personally touching the washing machine. Even when the user has not reached the vicinity of the washing machine, the lighting device can be turned on through the voice signal in advance, so that the user can directly observe the situation in the washing tub when approaching the washing machine, thereby improving the user experience.

[0051] As another embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 The washing machine comprises a radar module for capturing the distance S of the user to the washing machine, and a preset distance S0, such as S0 being 1.5 meters.

[0052] The controller controls the lighting device to turn on, and if no control instruction is received after the lighting device is turned on for a set time t0, the controller controls the lighting device to turn off. After the lighting device is turned off, if the distance S between the user and the washing machine captured by the radar module is less than or equal to S0, it indicates that the user is close to the washing machine, and the controller controls the lighting device to turn on; otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

[0053] In this embodiment, the distance S between the user and the washing machine is captured by the radar module to determine whether the user is close to the washing machine. When the distance S between the user and the washing machine is less than or equal to S0, it indicates that the user is close to the washing machine, and the lighting device is turned on to facilitate the user to observe the washing condition in the washing tub without manual operation, so that the washing machine is more intelligent. When the distance S between the user and the washing machine is greater than S0, or if no one is detected within a 90° wide-angle range in front of the washing machine, it indicates that the user is not close to the washing machine, and the lighting device is in an off state, which can save electric energy.

[0054] Further, after the lighting device is turned on, the smaller the distance S between the user and the washing machine captured by the radar module, the lower the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller. That is, when the distance S between the user and the washing machine is large, the brightness of the lighting device is relatively high to facilitate the user to clearly observe the condition in the washing tub; and when the distance S between the user and the washing machine is small, the brightness of the lighting device is relatively low, which ensures that the user can clearly observe the condition in the washing tub and saves electric energy.

[0055] As another embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 5 The washing machine includes a light sensing element for detecting the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine, and a preset minimum brightness u0 of the environment.

[0056] The controller of the washing machine receives a start-up instruction, controls the lighting device to turn on, and if no control instruction is received after the lighting device is turned on for a set time t0, or if the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is less than or equal to u0, the controller controls the lighting device to turn off.

[0057] If a control instruction is received after the lighting device is turned on for a set time t0, and the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is less than or equal to u0, the controller controls the lighting device to turn on; and the above steps are repeated.

[0058] In this embodiment, if the controller receives a control instruction and the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is less than or equal to u0, it indicates that the environment around the washing machine is dark, and the controller controls the lighting device to turn on to facilitate the user to observe the condition in the washing tub; if the brightness u of the environment around the washing machine is greater than u0, it indicates that the environment around the washing machine is bright, and the lighting device does not need to be turned on to clearly observe the condition in the washing tub, which effectively saves electric energy.

[0059] Further, the smaller the brightness u of the surrounding environment of the washing machine detected by the photosensitive element after the lighting device is turned on, the higher the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller, so that the brightness of the lighting device is adjusted according to the brightness of the surrounding environment, the brightness of the lighting device is reasonably controlled while ensuring that the user can see the situation in the washing tub, and the electric energy is saved.

[0060] As an embodiment of the present application, the washing machine of the present application further comprises an Internet of Things module for communication connection with other devices, the Internet of Things module receives a control request of the other device, sends a control instruction to the controller, and the controller receives the control instruction to control the lighting device to be turned on.

[0061] Specifically, the other device comprises a dirty clothes barrel, and generally, the user moves the dirty clothes barrel to put the clothes in the dirty clothes barrel into the washing tub for washing. The dirty clothes barrel is in communication connection with the Internet of Things module of the washing machine, and when the user moves the dirty clothes barrel, the dirty clothes barrel converts the moving signal into a control instruction and transmits the control instruction to the controller, and the controller receives the control instruction to control the lighting device to be turned on.

[0062] In the embodiment, the dirty clothes barrel converts the moving signal into a control instruction and transmits the control instruction to the controller, and the controller receives the control instruction to control the lighting device to be turned on, which facilitates the user to put the clothes in the dirty clothes barrel into the washing tub.

[0063] The present application also provides a washing machine controlled by any of the above control methods or the control method of the combination. The washing machine of the present application is provided with a photosensitive element, an Internet of Things module, a controller, a rotary knob and / or a touch screen and / or a voice control module and / or a radar module to realize intelligent control of the lighting device, facilitate the user to check the washing condition in the washing tub and the putting condition of the clothes, and avoid waste of electric energy caused by long-time turning on of the lighting device, so that the washing machine can improve the user experience and save energy and reduce emissions.

[0064] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present application, and any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content without departing from the technical solution of the present application to obtain equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments made according to the technical essence of the present application are still within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method of a washing machine, the washing machine comprising an Internet of Things module connected in communication with a dirty clothes bucket, and a lighting device for illuminating inside a washing bucket, characterized in that: the washing machine further comprises a controller, the dirty clothes bucket is configured to convert a moving signal into a control instruction, the Internet of Things module receives a control request of the dirty clothes bucket, and sends the control instruction to the controller, the controller receives the control instruction, and controls the lighting device to turn on, and after the lighting device is turned on for a set time, the controller controls the lighting device to turn off if the control instruction is not received again.

2. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller of the washing machine receives a start-up instruction, controls the lighting device to turn on, and controls the lighting device to turn off if the control instruction is not received after the lighting device is turned on for a set time.

3. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing machine comprises a rotary knob and / or a touch screen, the control instruction comprises a touch signal, the controller receives the touch signal of the rotary knob and / or the touch screen, controls the lighting device to turn on, and otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

4. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing machine comprises a voice control module configured to receive a voice signal, the control instruction comprises the voice signal, the controller receives the voice signal of the voice control module, controls the lighting device to turn on, and otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

5. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing machine comprises a radar module configured to capture a distance S of a user to the washing machine, and a preset distance S0; When the distance S of the user to the washing machine captured by the radar module is less than or equal to the preset distance S0, the controller controls the lighting device to turn on. Otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

6. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: After the lighting device is turned on, the smaller the distance S of the user to the washing machine captured by the radar module, the lower the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller.

7. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing machine comprises a light sensing element configured to detect a brightness u of an ambient environment of the washing machine, and a preset minimum brightness u0 of the ambient environment; The controller receives the control instruction, and the brightness u of the ambient environment of the washing machine is less than or equal to the preset minimum brightness u0 of the ambient environment, and the controller controls the lighting device to turn on. Otherwise, the lighting device is in an off state.

8. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: After the lighting device is turned on, the smaller the brightness u of the ambient environment of the washing machine detected by the light sensing element, the higher the brightness of the lighting device controlled by the controller.

9. A laundry washing machine characterized in that: The control method of any one of the preceding claims 1-8 is adopted for control.

Images