Washing equipment and garment washing control methods and washing equipment

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, specifically providing a method for controlling the washing of clothes and a washing equipment. The invention aims to solve the problem of poor fragrance retention in the fragrance retention step of existing washing equipment. To this end, the washing equipment control method of this invention includes a rinsing step, followed by a fragrance retention step. The fragrance retention step further includes: adding a fragrance retainer; controlling a rotary motor to operate in multiple stages; wherein each stage includes one start and one stop; the ratio of the start time to the stop time within each stage is defined as the start-stop ratio. As the fragrance retention step progresses, the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreases. This transitions the contact between clothes and the fragrance retainer from more thorough contact to a longer retention time, allowing more fragrance to be retained on the clothes at different stages, increasing the concentration of the fragrance on the clothes, enhancing the fragrance retention effect, and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of washing equipment technology, and specifically provides a method for controlling the washing of clothes and a washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, while pursuing beauty and cleanliness in their clothing, people also spray some perfume or other fragrance agents on their clothes to enhance their taste. In addition, some clothes will develop an odor after being worn for a long time, which is difficult to remove even after washing. Therefore, we have added a fragrance-retaining step after cleaning clothes. After rinsing, we add fragrance enhancers to the clothes to make them smell better, thereby meeting the current needs of users.

[0003] Existing washing machines typically involve simply extending the rinsing step and then spraying fragrance onto the rinsed clothes, hoping the fragrance will be evenly distributed and the scent concentration increased. However, this method of simply extending the rinsing time is too simplistic. Rinsing and fragrance retention are two distinct processes with different objectives. Furthermore, the parameters cannot be adjusted according to the condition of the clothes during rinsing, resulting in insufficient fragrance retention and negatively impacting the user experience.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing machine and for a washing machine in order to solve the problem that the fragrance retention effect of clothes in the fragrance retention step of existing washing machines is not good. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, specifically the issue of poor fragrance retention in the fragrance retention step of existing washing equipment, this invention provides a clothing washing control method for a washing equipment. The method includes a rinsing step, characterized in that a fragrance retention step is included after the rinsing step. This fragrance retention step further includes: adding a fragrance retainer; controlling a rotary motor to operate in multiple stages; wherein each stage includes one start-up and one stop; the ratio of the start time to the stop time within each stage is defined as the start-stop ratio, and as the fragrance retention step continues, the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreases.

[0006] In the preferred technical solution of the clothing washing control method of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the sum of the start time and stop time in each stage is defined as the stage duration. As the fragrance retention step is running, the stage duration of two adjacent stages becomes larger and larger.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing equipment's clothing washing control method, the step of "controlling the rotary motor to operate in multiple stages" further includes: controlling the rotary motor to rotate for time T1, stop for time T2; then rotate for time T3, stop for time T4; then rotate for time T5, stop for time T6; wherein, T1 / T2 < T3 / T4 < T5 / T6, and T1+T2 < T3+T4 < T5+T6.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned laundry washing control method for laundry equipment, after "controlling the rotary motor to operate in multiple stages", the control method further includes: controlling the rotary motor to perform balance correction for time T7; wherein, the balance correction specifically includes: controlling the rotary motor to switch back and forth between the steps of forward rotation time T8, pause time T9, and reverse rotation time T10.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the clothing washing control method of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the values ​​of T8, T9, and T10 are between 0 and 2 seconds.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the clothing washing control method of the above-mentioned washing equipment, before the step of "adding fragrance", the control method further includes: obtaining the material of the clothing; adding a set amount of water corresponding to the material of the clothing.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the clothing washing control method of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the step of "adding fragrance" further includes: adding a set amount of fragrance according to the water inlet volume.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the clothing washing control method of the above-mentioned washing equipment, after the step of "controlling the rotary motor to operate in multiple stages", the control method further includes: adding a spin-drying step.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the clothing washing control method of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the duration of the fragrance retention step is longer than the duration of the last rinse in the rinsing step.

[0014] The present invention also provides a washing device, the washing device including a processor, the processor being capable of executing the clothing washing control method of the washing device described in any of the above claims.

[0015] Those skilled in the art will understand that the laundry washing control method of the washing equipment in the technical solution of the present invention includes a rinsing step, and after the rinsing step, it also includes a fragrance retention step, which further includes: adding a fragrance retention agent; controlling the rotary motor to operate in multiple stages; wherein, each stage includes one start and one stop; the ratio of the start time to the stop time in each stage is defined as the start-stop ratio, and as the fragrance retention step runs, the value of the start-stop ratio between two adjacent stages becomes smaller and smaller.

[0016] With the above-described configuration, the laundry control method of the washing equipment of the present invention operates a fragrance retention step after the rinsing step. Furthermore, in the fragrance retention step, after adding the fragrance agent, the rotating motor is controlled to operate in multiple stages. As the fragrance retention step progresses, the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreases, resulting in shorter start-up times and longer stop times for the rotating motor in adjacent stages. By adding an independent fragrance retention step, separating it from the rinsing step, a scheme more closely aligned with the fragrance retention objective can be independently configured.

[0017] Furthermore, when the fragrance is a non-water-soluble, directly-addable fragrance, it is added directly at the beginning of the fragrance retention process. Then, the rotating motor is controlled to operate in multiple stages, with the start-stop ratio decreasing in each stage. Initially, the start-stop ratio is relatively large, meaning the start time is relatively long, which effectively evenly distributes the amount of fragrance, ensuring that the fragrance mixes evenly with the clothing. Subsequently, the start-stop ratio decreases further, indicating that the fragrance has already been evenly mixed with the clothing. The increased stop time allows the fragrance to adhere to the clothing for a longer period, resulting in a better fragrance retention effect. By controlling the start-stop ratio in multiple stages, the process prioritizes even mixing and then focuses on the fragrance retention process, achieving a better fragrance retention effect.

[0018] Furthermore, when the fragrance is water-soluble, the washing equipment of this invention, during the fragrance retention step, adds water first and then the fragrance in the initial stage. Similarly, in the initial stage, since the clothes are not yet fully immersed in the fragrance solution, the rotation time of the motor is increased, thereby increasing the tumbling time of the clothes and ensuring the fragrance solution is evenly distributed throughout the clothes, resulting in a more uniform scent. As the fragrance retention step progresses and the clothes are fully immersed, a longer soaking time is needed to enhance the fragrance retention effect. Therefore, the rotation time of the washing equipment's motor is shortened while the stop time is extended to increase the soaking time. By reducing the start-stop ratio of the motor during the fragrance retention step, more fragrance is retained on the clothes at different stages, increasing the concentration of fragrance and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The method for controlling the washing of clothes using the washing apparatus of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of an embodiment of the laundry washing control method for the washing equipment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of another embodiment of the laundry control method for the laundry equipment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, although the specification describes a clothing washing control method for a washing machine, the clothing washing control method of the present invention can obviously also be applied to various other washing devices, such as washing machines, shoe washing machines, or sock washing machines, as long as the washing device has the function of washing clothes.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, to address the problem of poor fragrance retention in existing washing equipment during the fragrance retention step, in one possible implementation, the clothing washing control method of the washing equipment of the present invention includes:

[0024] Step S10: Rinsing step;

[0025] Step S20: Fragrance retention step;

[0026] Step S20: The "fragrance retention step" further includes:

[0027] S201: Add fragrance retainer;

[0028] S202: Control the rotating motor to operate in multiple stages, with the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreasing.

[0029] Each stage includes one start and one stop; the ratio of start time to stop time within each stage is defined as the start-stop ratio. As the fragrance retention step progresses, the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreases.

[0030] In step S10, the rinsing step is a routine step of the washing equipment. Water is added to the washed clothes, and then the rotary motor is controlled to rotate and perform a set time. This is repeated many times so that the detergent or foam on the clothes is carried away by the water flow.

[0031] This invention abandons the existing approach of directly increasing the rinsing time, and instead performs a fragrance retention step after the rinsing step, thereby achieving a better fragrance retention effect than simply extending the rinsing time. The fragrance retention step further includes adding a fragrance retainer and controlling the rotary motor to operate in multiple stages, with the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreasing progressively.

[0032] It should be noted that since the rinsing step itself is not the focus of this invention, this invention does not impose any limitations on the "rinsing step." Those skilled in the art can set it according to actual usage needs. For example, the rinsing step can be performed once or multiple times, as long as the rinsing step can effectively rinse away the detergent or foam from the clothes. Preferably, the duration of the fragrance retention step is longer than the duration of the last rinse in the rinsing step, so that more fragrance is retained on the clothes.

[0033] When the fragrance is a non-water-soluble fragrance that can be added directly, such as Figure 1 As shown, in the initial stage of the fragrance retention step, the fragrance agent is added directly, and then the rotating motor is controlled to run in multiple stages. The start-stop ratio of each stage becomes smaller and smaller. At the beginning, the start-stop ratio is relatively large, that is, the start time is relatively long, which can effectively even out the amount of fragrance agent and make the fragrance agent mix evenly with the clothes. Subsequently, the start-stop ratio becomes smaller and smaller. At this time, the fragrance agent and the clothes are already evenly mixed. The increase in the stop time allows the fragrance agent to adhere to the clothes for a longer time, resulting in a better fragrance retention effect. By controlling the start-stop ratio of multiple stages, the uniform mixing is prioritized, and then the fragrance retention process is emphasized to achieve a better fragrance retention effect.

[0034] The following is further reference Figure 2 The washing control method for clothes washing equipment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, in another possible embodiment, the laundry washing control method of the washing apparatus of the present invention includes:

[0036] Step S10: Rinsing step;

[0037] Step S20: Fragrance retention step;

[0038] Specifically, step S20, the "fragrance retention step," includes the following steps:

[0039] Step S203: Obtain the material of the clothing;

[0040] Step S204: Add the set amount of water corresponding to the material of the clothing;

[0041] Step S205: Add the set amount of fragrance agent according to the water inlet volume;

[0042] Step S206: Control the rotary motor to rotate for time T1, and stop for time T2;

[0043] Step S207: Control the rotary motor to rotate for time T3 and stop for time T4, where T1 / T2 < T3 / T4, and T1+T2 < T3+T4;

[0044] Step S208: Control the rotary motor to rotate for time T5 and stop for time T6, where T3 / T4 < T5 / T6, and T3+T4 < T5+T6;

[0045] Step S209: Control the rotary motor to perform balance correction for time T7;

[0046] After step S20 is completed, step S30 is executed: the spin-drying step.

[0047] When the fragrance is water-soluble, the washing equipment obtains the material of the clothes, and adds water according to the different water absorption of different materials. Then, it adds a set amount of fragrance based on the amount of water. This not only saves water, but also allows the fragrance concentration to be maintained at a high level by adding fragrance according to the amount of water, thus making the clothes smell better.

[0048] Next, the rotary motor is controlled to rotate for time T1 and stop for time T2. Since the fragrance is water-soluble, a water-addition step is added. The rotation of the motor ensures the clothing is more evenly immersed in the fragrance solution. When the motor stops, the clothing and fragrance are allowed to settle, allowing the fragrance to remain on the clothing for longer. It should be noted that this invention does not impose any limitations on the T1 or T2 times; those skilled in the art can set them according to actual usage needs. For example, T1 could be 2 minutes and T2 could be 3 minutes.

[0049] Next, the rotary motor is controlled to rotate for time T3 and stop for time T4, where T1 / T2 < T3 / T4, and T1+T2 < T3+T4; then the rotary motor is controlled to rotate for time T5 and stop for time T6, where T3 / T4 < T5 / T6, and T3+T4 < T5+T6. As the fragrance retention step proceeds, in the three stages from steps S207 to S209 above, T1 / T2 < T3 / T4 < T5 / T6, the start-stop ratio of the rotary motor gradually decreases, and T1+T2 < T3+T4 < T5+T6, the stage duration of each stage gradually increases.

[0050] As the fragrance retention process continues, by gradually reducing the start-stop ratio of the rotary motor and gradually increasing the duration of each stage, the contact between the clothing and the fragrance agent shifts from more thorough contact to longer retention time, thereby enhancing the fragrance retention effect. This invention does not impose any limitations on the T3, T4, T5, and T6 times; those skilled in the art can set them according to actual usage needs. For example, T3 could be 1 minute, T4 4 minutes, T5 1 minute, and T6 6 minutes.

[0051] Next, the rotary motor is controlled to perform a balance correction for time T7. This balance correction specifically includes switching the rotary motor back and forth between forward rotation time T8, a pause time T9, and reverse rotation time T10. The values ​​of T8, T9, and T10 are between 0 and 2 seconds. It should be noted that this invention does not impose any limitations on the T7 time; those skilled in the art can set it according to actual usage requirements, for example, T7 time could be 3 minutes. This invention also does not impose any limitations on the T8, T9, and T10 times; those skilled in the art can set them according to actual usage requirements. Preferably, T8, T9, and T10 are within 0 to 2 seconds, for example, T8, T9, and T10 times are 0.5 seconds, to achieve faster jitter balancing.

[0052] Since some clothes inevitably protrude from the water solution during each stage of the washing process, although the possibility of not being soaked is very small after multiple start-stop stages, this possibility still exists. To be more secure, the washing equipment adds a balance correction, causing the rotary motor to rotate rapidly in both directions. This ensures that the clothes in the fragrance solution are evenly distributed or that clothes floating on the surface are submerged in the solution, so that the fragrance solution can evenly penetrate all parts of the clothes, thereby achieving a comprehensive fragrance enhancement effect.

[0053] Finally, the spin-drying step is performed. This is a standard step in washing equipment, where a high-speed rotating motor is controlled for a set duration, causing the water inside the clothes to be expelled by centrifugal force, thus achieving the effect of drying the clothes. It should be noted that this invention does not impose any limitations on the spin-drying step; those skilled in the art can set it according to actual usage needs, as long as the spin-drying step effectively removes water from the clothes.

[0054] In summary, the laundry control method of the washing equipment of the present invention adds fragrance to clothes by adding a fragrance-enhancing step after rinsing. Furthermore, when the fragrance enhancer is non-water-soluble, it is added directly to the clothes after rinsing; while when the fragrance enhancer is water-soluble, based on the different water absorption properties of the clothes, the water intake is adjusted according to the fabric material, and a set amount of fragrance-retaining agent is added accordingly. This maintains the concentration of the aqueous solution containing the fragrance-retaining agent within a high range, resulting in better fragrance retention. After adding the fragrance-retaining agent, the rotary motor is controlled to operate in multiple stages. As the fragrance retention step progresses, the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreases, resulting in shorter start-up times and longer stop times for the rotary motor in adjacent stages. This transitions the relationship between the clothes and the fragrance-retaining agent from more thorough contact to longer retention time, thereby enhancing the fragrance retention effect. Furthermore, the stage duration between adjacent stages increases, allowing for more fragrance retention on the clothes while ensuring even soaking and further increasing the soaking time. In this process, after the clothes are evenly mixed with the non-water-soluble fragrance enhancer, the contact time between the two is extended, allowing more of the non-water-soluble fragrance enhancer to remain on the surface of the clothes, thus enhancing the fragrance retention. Additionally, after the clothes are fully immersed in the water-soluble fragrance solution, a longer soaking time is required to enhance the fragrance effect. Therefore, the rotation time of the washing machine's rotary motor is shortened, while the stop time is extended, increasing the soaking time. This allows the starting-stop ratio of the rotary motor to be reduced during the fragrance retention process, ensuring that more fragrance is retained on the clothes at different stages, increasing the fragrance concentration and improving the user experience. Next, to prevent any clothes from remaining in the fragrance solution, a balance correction process ensures that the clothes are more evenly immersed in the fragrance solution through rapid forward and reverse rotation. Finally, the spin-drying step is performed to dry the clothes.

[0055] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0056] For example, in an alternative implementation, there is no limit to the number of times the fragrance retention step is performed. The fragrance retention step can be performed once or multiple times. These do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0057] For example, in an alternative embodiment, when controlling the rotating motor to operate in multiple stages, the present invention does not limit the specific number of stages. For example, it can be set to three stages or four stages. These do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0058] For example, in an alternative embodiment, a rinsing step can be added after the fragrance retention step, followed by a spin-drying step. These steps do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0059] For example, in an alternative embodiment, when the fragrance is a non-water-soluble fragrance, the material of the clothing can still be obtained first, and a set amount of fragrance can be added according to the material of the clothing. These methods do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0060] In addition, the present invention also provides a washing device, including a processor, which is capable of executing the laundry washing control method of the washing device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0061] Those skilled in the art will understand that the aforementioned washing equipment also includes other known structures, such as processors, controllers, and memories. These memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM), flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, serial memory, parallel memory, or registers. Processors include, but are not limited to, CPLD / FPGA, DSP, ARM processors, and MIPS processors. To avoid unnecessarily obscuring the embodiments of this disclosure, these known structures are not shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0062] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing machine, the method comprising a rinsing step, characterized in that, The rinsing step is followed by a fragrance retention step, which further includes: Add fragrance; Control the rotating motor to operate in multiple stages; Each stage includes one start and one stop; the ratio of start time to stop time within each stage is defined as the start-stop ratio. As the fragrance retention step progresses, the start-stop ratio between adjacent stages decreases.

2. The clothing washing control method of the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sum of the start time and stop time within each stage is defined as the stage duration. As the fragrance retention step progresses, the stage duration of two adjacent stages increases.

3. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steps of "controlling the operation of a rotating electric motor in multiple stages" further include: The rotary motor is controlled to rotate for time T1 and stop for time T2. Then rotate time T3 again and stop time T4; Then rotate time T5 again and stop time T6; Among them, T1 / T2 < T3 / T4 < T5 / T6, and T1+T2 < T3+T4 < T5+T6.

4. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Following "controlling the rotating motor to operate in multiple stages," the control method further includes: Control the rotary motor to perform balance correction time T7; Specifically, the balance correction includes controlling the rotary motor to switch back and forth between forward rotation time T8, pause time T9, and reverse rotation time T10.

5. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The values ​​of T8, T9, and T10 are between 0 and 2 seconds.

6. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Prior to the step of "adding fragrance agent", the control method further includes: To obtain the material of the clothing; Add the set amount of water corresponding to the material of the garment.

7. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The step of "adding fragrance" further includes: Add the set amount of fragrance agent according to the water inlet volume.

8. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, Following the step of "controlling the rotating motor to operate in multiple stages," the control method further includes: Add a spin-drying step.

9. The method for controlling the washing of clothes in a washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The duration of the fragrance retention step is longer than the duration of the final rinse in the rinsing step.

10. A washing device, characterized in that, Includes a processor capable of executing the laundry washing control method of any one of claims 1 to 9.

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