Control method and device of pulsator washing machine and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of washing equipment technology, specifically providing a control method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium for a pulsator shoe washer, aiming to improve or solve the problem of poor shoe washing effect in existing shoe washer machines. The control method of the pulsator shoe washer of this invention includes three washing steps. In these three washing steps, the pulsator shoe washer can sequentially fill water three times at low, high, and low water levels to wash the shoes. This allows for brushing the shoes in the first washing step after filling water to the first water level, agitating and turning the shoes over in the second washing step after filling water to the second water level, and further reliable washing in the washing step after draining water to the first water level. This ensures that the shoes are thoroughly washed after the three washing steps, thus improving the shoe washing effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing equipment technology, and specifically provides a control method, device, and computer-readable storage medium for a pulsator shoe washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] A shoe washing machine is a household appliance designed to clean shoes according to specific needs. Typically, the washing chamber of a shoe washing machine contains brushes, a spray system, or a combination of both. Because the direct friction of the brushes provides strong cleaning power, most shoe washing machines have rotating brushes to clean the shoe surface. One type of shoe washing machine on the market has a built-in rotating brush; its washing chamber is in the form of a washing tub. The bottom of this type of machine has a rotating impeller, and the top of the impeller has brushes that rotate to clean the shoes.

[0003] The drawbacks of the aforementioned shoe washing machine are that when multiple shoes move freely at the bottom of the washing tub, it is difficult to ensure that the shoes are thoroughly cleaned during the washing process. There may be areas on the shoes that have less contact with the brush and are not cleaned, and some stubborn stains may not be reliably cleaned and cannot be removed, resulting in poor shoe washing performance.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new control method, apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium for a pulsator shoe washing machine to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve or improve the above-mentioned technical problems to a certain extent, namely, to solve or improve the problem of poor shoe washing effect of existing shoe washing machines.

[0006] On one hand, the present invention provides a control method for a pulsator shoe washing machine. The pulsator shoe washing machine includes a washing tub, a pulsator rotatably disposed at the bottom of the washing tub, and a shoe washing brush disposed at the top of the pulsator. The shoe washing brush is raised upwards. The control method includes: in the washing condition, filling water to a first water level and washing for a first preset time; filling water to a second water level and washing for a second preset time; draining water to the first water level and washing for a third preset time, wherein the first water level is lower than the second water level, the first water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can submerge the highest raised position of the shoe washing brush and cannot cause the shoes to float and turn over, and the second water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can cause the shoes to turn over in the washing water.

[0007] With the above technical solution, the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention can wash shoes by rotating the shoe washing brush through the impeller during the washing stage after the first water level is reached. During the washing stage after the second water level is reached, the rotation of the shoe washing brush can agitate the shoes and washing water. The shoes are turned over due to the buoyancy provided by the washing water and the agitation force of the shoe washing brush. During the washing stage after the first water level is drained, the shoe washing brush reliably washes the shoes, so that the shoes are turned over by the shoe washing brush and reliably washed from all directions during the low-high-low change of the washing water level, thus improving the shoe washing effect.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, after the step of "draining water to the first water level and washing for a third preset time", the control method further includes: inleting water to the second water level and washing for a fourth preset time.

[0009] With the above technical solution, the pulsator shoe washing machine of the present invention can reliably wash both sides of the shoes and then turn the shoes over for brushing. It removes dirt that has detached from the shoes but is still stuck to the shoe surface by high water level agitation and washing, and performs a whole-body rewash of the shoes, further optimizing the shoe washing effect.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the height of the first water level is level with the height of the highest raised part of the shoe washing brush.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the height difference between the first water level and the second water level is any value within the range of 5-10cm.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the first preset time is any time within the range of 2-3 minutes; and / or the second preset time is any time within the range of 1-2 minutes; and / or the third preset time is any time within the range of 1-2 minutes.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the above control method, after the step of "draining water to the first water level and washing for a third preset time", the control method further includes: rinsing with water to the third water level for a fifth preset time, wherein the third water level is higher than the second water level, and the third water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can cause the shoes in the washing tub to float and tumble without detaching from the shoe washing brush.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above control method, the height difference between the second water level and the third water level is any value within the range of 5-8cm.

[0015] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a pulsator shoe washing machine that applies any of the above control methods. The pulsator shoe washing machine includes a washing tub, a pulsator that is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the washing tub, and a shoe washing brush disposed at the top of the pulsator. The shoe washing brush is raised upward and is coaxially disposed with the pulsator. The radial dimension of the shoe washing brush gradually increases from the top to the bottom.

[0016] In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the shoe washing brush is located at the center of the bottom of the washing tub, and the shape of the shoe washing brush is set to unfold from top to bottom. Compared with conventional columnar or plate-shaped brushes, the shape of the shoe washing brush of the present invention is more adaptable to the situation where multiple shoes are piled up at the bottom of the tub, and can contact more shoes at the same time. At the same time, the brushing shape unfolding from top to bottom can increase the friction time between the brush and the shoes when rotating, increase the contact probability between the shoe washing brush and the shoes, and brush the shoes at more angles, thereby optimizing the washing effect of the shoes. In addition, the above-mentioned shoe washing brush can also have better stirring ability. When using the above control method to wash shoes, it is more compatible with the need for turning the shoes over for brushing, resulting in a better washing effect.

[0017] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of program codes adapted to be loaded and run by a processor to perform any of the control methods described above.

[0018] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a control device, including a processor and a storage device, the storage device being adapted to store a plurality of program codes, the program codes being adapted to be loaded and run by the processor to perform any of the above-described control methods. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are as follows:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control method for the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a detailed flowchart of the preferred embodiment of the control method for the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention.

[0023] In the attached image:

[0024] 1. Shell; 11. Door cover; 2. Washing tub; 21. Outer tub; 22. Inner tub; 3. Impeller; 4. Drive unit; 5. Shoe washing brush. Detailed Implementation

[0025] In view of the problem of poor shoe washing effect of existing shoe washing machines pointed out in the background art, the present invention provides a control method, device and computer-readable storage medium for a pulsator shoe washing machine, which aims to enable the shoe washing brush to clean all parts of the shoe as comprehensively as possible during the shoe washing process, and to prevent the shoe washing effect from being reduced due to the low frequency or lack of contact between the shoe and the shoe washing brush in some parts of the shoe, so that the shoes can be reliably cleaned from all directions.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the present invention provides a control method for a pulsator shoe washing machine. The pulsator shoe washing machine includes a housing 1, a washing tub 2 disposed within the housing 1, a pulsator 3, and a drive unit 4. The washing tub 2 is arranged vertically, and the top of the housing 1 is provided with a dispensing port corresponding to the opening of the washing tub 2, and a door cover 11 that can close / open the dispensing port. The washing tub 2 can be a single-layer tub fixedly disposed within the housing 1, the tub being sealed and capable of directly holding washing water. The pulsator 3 is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the single-layer tub, and the drive unit 4 is disposed at the bottom of the washing tub 2 and drives only the pulsator 3 to rotate. Alternatively, the washing tub 2 can also include an outer tub 21 fixedly disposed within the housing 1 and an inner tub 22 rotatably disposed within the outer tub 21. The outer tub 21 is sealed, and the inner tub 22 has a water passage hole. The pulsator 3 is rotatably disposed at the bottom of the inner tub 22, and the drive unit 4 is disposed below the bottom of the outer tub 21 and can drive the inner tub 22 and the pulsator 3 to rotate respectively. The drive unit 4 includes at least a drive motor connected to the impeller 3 or the inner tub 22. A reducer, clutch, or other transmission device or power reversing device can be installed between the drive motor and the impeller 3 or the inner tub 22 according to transmission requirements. For example, when the inner tub 22 and the impeller 3 need to be driven separately, the drive motor can be connected to the impeller 3 or the inner tub 22 respectively via gear sets, pulley sets, clutches, etc., to drive the inner tub 22 or the impeller 3 according to the needs of the washing process. Alternatively, when only the impeller 3 needs to be driven, the drive motor can be directly connected to the impeller 3 (since the specific arrangement of the drive unit 4 is the same as the conventional driving method of the impeller 3 or the inner tub 22, the specific driving structure of the drive unit 4 will not be elaborated in this embodiment). The aforementioned impeller shoe washing machine also includes a shoe washing brush 5 disposed on the top of the impeller 3. The shoe washing brush 5 is shaped to be upwardly raised so that the shoe washing brush 5 can contact the shoes gathered at the bottom of the washing tub 2. When washing shoes in a pulsator shoe washing machine, the washing tub 2 contains washing water and shoes. The pulsator 3 rotates and drives the shoe washing brush 5 to rotate. The shoe washing brush 5 moves relative to the shoes and rubs and washes the shoes, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning the shoes by friction.

[0027] The control method for the aforementioned pulsator shoe washing machine includes the following steps:

[0028] Step S1: Under washing conditions, water is introduced to the first water level and washed for the first preset time;

[0029] Step S2: Fill water to the second water level and wash for the second preset time;

[0030] Step S3: Drain water to the first water level and wash for the third preset time, wherein,

[0031] The first water level is lower than the second water level. The first water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can submerge the highest raised position of the shoe brush 5 and cannot cause the shoes to float and turn over. The second water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can cause the shoes to turn over in the washing water.

[0032] In the above embodiment, the highest raised position of the shoe washing brush 5 submerged by the washing water at the first water level means that the liquid level of the washing water is not lower than the highest raised position of the shoe washing brush. When the water is introduced to the first water level, the shoe washing brush 5 can be completely submerged. The washing water at the first water level cannot cause the shoes to float and turn over means that the washing water at this level does not provide the shoes with buoyancy greater than the weight of the shoes, or the buoyancy provided is insufficient to support the shoes to float up and form a gap between the impeller 3 or the shoe washing brush 5 that allows the shoes to turn over, so as to limit the shoes from floating upward and turning over by the agitation of the impeller 3 / shoe washing brush 5 or the tumbling flow tendency of the washing water.

[0033] The fact that the washing water at the second water level can cause the shoes to turn over in the washing water means that the washing water at this water level can provide the shoes with buoyancy that can make the shoes float, and this independent water level can also cause the shoes to create a gap between the impeller 3 or the shoe brush 5 that allows the shoes to turn over, so that after the shoes float, they can be turned over by the agitation of the impeller 3 / shoe brush 5 or by the tumbling flow of the washing water.

[0034] Those skilled in the art can specifically set the values ​​of the first, second, and third water levels based on parameters that affect the movement and floating of shoes, such as the weight and shape of conventional shoes, as well as equipment structural parameters such as the radial dimension of the washing tub 2 and the actual size of the shoe washing brush 5. As a preferred example, the height of the first water level is preferably level with the height of the highest protruding part of the shoe washing brush 5, and the height difference between the first and second water levels is preferably any value within the range of 5-10 cm.

[0035] By adopting the above control method, the washing process of the shoe washing machine can be divided into three washing stages, with the water level in each stage being the first water level, the second water level, and the first water level, respectively. In the first washing stage, the shoes placed in the washing tub 2 are piled up at the bottom of the tub. After the water in the washing tub 2 reaches the first water level, the impeller rotates for a first preset time. During this period, the shoes and washing water are agitated by the impeller 3. Due to gravity, most of the soaked shoes are turned downwards by the impeller 3. When the impeller 3 rotates, it moves relative to the shoes, brushing the downward-facing sides of the shoes. The washing water quickly wets the shoes with the rotation of the shoe brush 5 and lubricates the impeller 3 and the shoes being brushed, weakening the frictional damage of the impeller 3. The shoe brush 5 vigorously brushes the downward-facing sides of the shoes. After the second washing stage begins, the water in the washing tub 2 increases from the first water level to the second water level, the water level rises, and the buoyancy of the shoes increases. During this stage, as the impeller 3 agitates the washing water and the shoes, the buoyancy of the washing water and the ripple force of the impeller 3 can cause the shoes to flip over significantly and be gently brushed by the shoe washing brush 5.

[0036] In the above embodiments, any one of the first, second, and third preset times can be set according to actual shoe washing needs. Those skilled in the art can set at least one set of washing time parameters based on shoe material, degree of soiling, etc. For example, in a regular washing mode, the first preset time can be any time within the range of 2-3 minutes, the second preset time can be any time within the range of 1-2 minutes, and the third preset time can be any time within the range of 1-2 minutes. When shoes are heavily soiled and a high-intensity washing mode is used, the first and third preset times can be appropriately extended. When there are a large number of shoes, the second preset time can be appropriately extended.

[0037] Furthermore, the control method of the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention also includes:

[0038] Step S4: Fill water to the second water level and wash for the fourth preset time.

[0039] In step S4 above, the pulsator shoe washing machine of the present invention also includes a fourth washing stage when washing shoes. In this washing stage, washing water is introduced from the first water level to the second water level again so that the shoes can be turned over and brushed by the shoe washing brush 5. This allows the shoe washing brush 5 to gently brush the shoes again, consolidate the brushing effect of the shoes, and further optimize the shoe washing effect.

[0040] In one possible implementation, when the pulsator shoe washing machine adopts the above control method, the above steps S1-S3 (or steps S1-S4) can be performed only once during the shoe washing stage. After step S3 (or step S4), the remaining shoe processing steps such as draining, dehydrating, and drying can be performed.

[0041] In another possible implementation, when the pulsator shoe washing machine adopts the above control method, the above steps S1-S3 (or steps S1-S4) can be repeated a set number of times (two or more times) during the shoe washing stage, so as to repeatedly clean the shoes, thereby adapting to the shoe washing situation where the shoes are heavily soiled or the shoe material is relatively washable but difficult to clean.

[0042] Preferably, after step S3 above, the control method of the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention further includes:

[0043] The water is introduced to the third water level and rinsed for a fifth preset time. The third water level is higher than the second water level, and the third water level is set so that the washing water at this water level can cause the shoes in the washing tub 2 to float and turn without detaching from the shoe washing brush 5.

[0044] In the above steps, the situation where the shoes do not detach from the shoe washing brush 5 specifically means that when the shoes float or suspend in the washing water due to buoyancy, under the rotation and agitation of the impeller 3 / shoe washing brush 5, the shoes can always be washed by the shoe washing brush 5, or the shoes can float up and down in the water and be washed by the shoe washing brush 5 when sinking, rather than always floating at a height that the shoe washing brush 5 cannot reach. During the rinsing stage, dirt, lint, and other impurities adhering to the shoes and loosened by the shoe washing brush 5, as well as detergent components, foam, etc., can be rinsed clean by the washing water and discharged with the washing water. After performing step S3, the above rinsing steps can be performed once or more (two or more times) during actual rinsing. Of course, when the control method of the present invention includes step S4, the above rinsing steps can be performed once or more after performing step S4.

[0045] In the above embodiments, the specific values ​​of the third water level and the fifth preset time can be set according to the actual rinsing needs of the shoes. For example, when the shoes are heavy and numerous, the third water level can be set higher; when the amount of detergent used is large, the fifth preset time can be set longer. As an example, the height difference between the third and second water levels can be any value within the range of 5-8cm. The fifth preset time can be any time within the range of 2-3 minutes.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the control method of the impeller shoe washing machine of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0047] Step S100: Water is introduced to the first water level L1, and the impeller 3 is rotated to wash for the first preset time;

[0048] Step S101: Fill water to the second water level L2 and rotate the impeller 3 to wash for the second preset time;

[0049] Step S102: Drain water to the first water level L1 and make the impeller 3 rotate to wash for the third preset time;

[0050] Step S103: Fill water to the second water level L2 and make the impeller 3 rotate to wash for the fourth preset time;

[0051] Step S104: Fill water to the third water level L3 and rotate the impeller 3 to rinse for the fifth preset time;

[0052] Step S105: Drainage;

[0053] Step S106: Rotate the inner tub 22 to dehydrate the shoes;

[0054] The shoe washing process is complete.

[0055] In the above embodiment, washing steps S100-S103 can be performed cyclically a set number of times according to washing needs, and step S104 for rinsing is only performed after the set number of times has been completed. Similarly, rinsing step S104 can also be performed repeatedly a set number of times, and step S105 for draining is only performed after the set number of times has been completed.

[0056] Continue reading Figure 3 The present invention also provides a pulsator shoe washing machine that applies the above-described control method.

[0057] The impeller shoe washing machine includes a housing 1, a washing tub 2 disposed within the housing 1, an impeller 3, a drive unit 4, and a shoe washing brush 5. Since the basic assembly method of the housing 1, the washing tub 2, the impeller 3, the drive unit 4, and the shoe washing brush 5 has already been described in detail above, it will not be repeated here.

[0058] It should be noted that the shape of the shoe washing brush 5 is not limited. The shoe washing brush 5 can be any kind of brushing component with an upward convex shape. For example, the shoe washing brush 5 can include multiple upward convex brush structures distributed on the top of the impeller 3, or it can be a single brush structure that convexes upward from the top of the impeller 3.

[0059] Preferably, the shoe washing brush 5 is coaxially arranged with the impeller 3, and the shoe washing brush 5 is installed at the top center of the impeller 3, with the axis of rotation of the shoe washing brush 5 coinciding with the axis of rotation of the impeller 3. In this case, the shoe washing brush 5 is preferably configured such that its radial dimension gradually increases from top to bottom, so that the surface of the shoe washing brush 5 exposed in the washing space can be set in an unfolded shape, thereby forming a friction washing surface that gradually (or progressively) unfolds from top to bottom. This unfolded shape of the friction washing surface can better cushion the shoes during washing, and can also support the shoes through the unfolded shape, prolonging the friction time when the shoes come into contact with the shoe washing brush 5 each time, and optimizing the non-damaging washing effect of the shoes. In addition, the unfolded shape of the shoe washing brush 5 at the bottom center of the washing tub 2 can also better agitate the shoes, reducing the difficulty of the shoe washing brush 5 stirring and turning the shoes over. As an example, the shoe washing brush 5 can be set as a dome-shaped brush, an inverted bowl-shaped brush, or a hemispherical brush. Of course, in addition to the several radial dimensions that are gradually changed as shown in the examples, the radial dimension of the shoe cleaning brush 5 can also be set to gradually change from top to bottom. For example, the shoe cleaning brush 5 includes three sections connected in sequence from top to bottom. The radial dimension change trend of each section can be different, and the curvature parameters of the curved surface formed by each section can be different, but the radial dimension of the shoe cleaning brush 5 generally tends to increase from top to bottom.

[0060] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium.

[0061] In one embodiment of a computer-readable storage medium according to the present invention, the computer-readable storage medium may be configured to store a program that performs the control method of the above-described method embodiments. This program may be loaded and run by a processor to implement the above-described control method. For ease of explanation, only the parts related to the embodiments of the present invention are shown; for specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the method section of the embodiments of the present invention. The computer-readable storage medium may be a storage medium formed by various electronic devices. Optionally, in the embodiments of the present invention, the storage is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0062] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a control device.

[0063] In one embodiment of the control device according to the present invention, the control device includes a processor and a storage device. The storage device may be configured to store a program for executing the control method of the above-described method embodiments, and the processor may be configured to execute the program in the storage device. This program includes, but is not limited to, a program for executing the control method of the above-described method embodiments. For ease of explanation, only the parts related to the embodiments of the present invention are shown; for specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the method section of the embodiments of the present invention. The control device may be a control device device comprising various electronic devices.

[0064] 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 control method for a pulsator shoe washing machine, the pulsator shoe washing machine comprising a washing tub, a pulsator rotatably disposed at the bottom of the washing tub, and a shoe washing brush disposed at the top of the pulsator, the shoe washing brush being upwardly raised, characterized in that, The control method includes: During washing, water is introduced to the first water level and washed for the first preset time. Water is introduced to the second water level, and the second preset washing time is set. Drainage is performed to the first water level for a third preset washing time, wherein... The first water level is lower than the second water level. The first water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can submerge the highest raised position of the shoe washing brush and cannot cause the shoes to float and turn over. The second water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can cause the shoes to turn over in the washing water.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the step of "draining water to the first water level and washing for a third preset time", the control method further includes: Water is introduced to the second water level and washed for the fourth preset time.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the first water level is level with the height of the highest raised part of the shoe washing brush.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height difference between the first water level and the second water level is any value within the range of 5-10cm.

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first preset time is any time within the range of 2-3 minutes; and / or The second preset time is any time within the range of 1-2 minutes; and / or The third preset time is any time within the range of 1-2 minutes.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the step of "draining water to the first water level and washing for a third preset time", the control method further includes: The water level is raised to the third level, and the rinsing is performed for the fifth preset time. The third water level is higher than the second water level, and the third water level is set such that the washing water at this water level can cause the shoes in the washing tub to float and tumble without detaching from the shoe washing brush.

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, The height difference between the second water level and the third water level is any value within the range of 5-8cm.

8. A pulsator shoe washing machine applying the control method of any one of claims 1 to 7, the pulsator shoe washing machine comprising a washing tub, a pulsator rotatably disposed at the bottom of the washing tub, and a shoe washing brush disposed at the top of the pulsator, the shoe washing brush being upwardly raised, characterized in that, The shoe cleaning brush is coaxially arranged with the impeller, and the radial dimension of the shoe cleaning brush gradually increases from the top to the bottom.

9. A computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of program codes, characterized in that, The program code is adapted to be loaded and run by a processor to perform the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A control device, comprising a processor and a storage device, said storage device being adapted to store a plurality of program codes, characterized in that, The program code is adapted to be loaded and run by the processor to perform the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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