A control method for a partitioned dishwasher

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of dishwashers and discloses a control method for a zoned dishwasher comprising a washing area and a storage area with a drying function. The zoned dishwasher controls whether the drying function of the storage area is activated based on the operating status of the washing area and / or the detected state of the tableware in the storage area. The zoned dishwasher of the present invention can determine whether the tableware placed in the storage area needs to be dried and automatically controls the operation of the storage area, achieving a high degree of automation, reducing user setup operations, and facilitating user use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of dishwashers, and in particular relates to a control method for a partitioned dishwasher. Background Art

[0002] Dishwashers have a washing function, washing dishes after use, replacing manual dishwashing. Some dishwashers can also automatically dry dishes after washing, greatly facilitating users' lives. However, washed dishes need to be removed from the dishwasher and stored separately to prevent them from taking up space and affecting subsequent use. To address this problem, existing technologies divide the interior of dishwashers into multiple zones, allowing for separate dishwashing and storage. This reduces kitchen space and allows for more functionality.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent application number 201820264089.6 discloses a multifunctional dishwasher comprising a body with a plurality of functional units disposed thereon, the plurality of functional units being at least a dishwashing unit for washing dishes, a disinfection unit for disinfecting dishes, and a tableware storage unit for storing dishes. However, in the above scheme, users need to configure each unit individually when using the dishwasher, which increases the user's workload and significantly reduces the convenience the dishwasher brings to users.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a control method for a partitioned dishwasher. The partitioned dishwasher includes a storage area with a drying function, which can automatically determine whether the storage area needs to turn on the drying function and control the operation of the storage area, with a high degree of automation.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0007] A control method for a partitioned dishwasher comprises a washing area and a storage area with a drying function. The partitioned dishwasher controls whether to activate the drying function of the storage area according to the working state of the washing area and / or the detected state of tableware in the storage area.

[0008] Furthermore, if the zoned dishwasher receives the start instruction but does not receive the instruction to start the washing zone before receiving the instruction to start the storage zone, the storage zone is controlled to start the drying function after the dishes are placed in the storage zone.

[0009] Furthermore, the washing area has a drying function; if the partitioned dishwasher receives an instruction to start the washing area before receiving an instruction to start the storage area after receiving an instruction to start the washing area, it is further determined whether the drying function of the washing area is turned on;

[0010] If the judgment result is no, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function after the tableware is placed in the storage area. If the judgment result is yes, the storage area is controlled not to start the drying function.

[0011] Furthermore, the partitioned dishwasher includes a drying start button for activating a drying function of the storage area;

[0012] When the drying start button is triggered, the zoned dishwasher obtains the working status of the washing zone, and when it determines that the drying function of the storage zone is not turned on, it sends a prompt message to confirm whether to turn on the drying function, and controls the storage zone to turn on the drying function after receiving the user's confirmation signal;

[0013] Preferably, if no confirmation signal from the user is received within the first preset time T1, the storage area is controlled not to start the drying function.

[0014] Furthermore, the washing area has a drying function; after the washing area completes washing the tableware, it is determined whether the tableware is taken out of the washing area; if the determination result is yes, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function after the tableware is transferred to the storage area; if the determination result is no, the washing area is controlled to start the drying function;

[0015] Preferably, after the washing area completes washing the dishes, if it is not detected that the dishes are taken out within the second preset time T2, the washing area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0016] Furthermore, the storage area includes a door, and after the tableware is taken out of the washing area, the zoned dishwasher determines whether the tableware is transferred to the storage area based on the open and closed state of the door;

[0017] If the door is in an open state, when it is detected that the door is closed, it is determined that the tableware has been transferred to the storage area, and the storage area is controlled to start a drying function;

[0018] If the door is in a closed state, when it is detected that the door is opened and then closed again, it is determined that the tableware is transferred to the storage area, and the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0019] Furthermore, a detection device for detecting whether there are tableware in the storage area is provided in the storage area. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the detection device detects that there are tableware in the storage area, the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0020] Furthermore, the detection device includes an image acquisition device, and the image acquisition device determines whether there are tableware in the storage area based on the image collected inside the storage area;

[0021] Alternatively, the detection device includes a weight sensor. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the weight sensor detects that the weight of the area where the tableware is placed in the storage area increases, the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0022] Furthermore, the partitioned dishwasher includes a start button for starting the storage area. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the start button is triggered, the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0023] Furthermore, the partitioned dishwasher controls whether to turn on the drying function of the storage area according to the detected status of the tableware in the storage area; a sensor for detecting the humidity of the tableware in the storage area is set in the storage area, and when the humidity detected by the sensor is greater than a preset value, the storage area is controlled to turn on the drying function.

[0024] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0025] The partitioned dishwasher of the present invention can determine whether the tableware placed in the storage area needs to be dried based on the working status of the washing area and / or the detected status of the tableware in the storage area, and then automatically control whether the storage device turns on the drying function. It has a high degree of automation, reduces the user's setting operations, and is convenient for users to use.

[0026] The zoned dishwasher of the present invention can control whether to start the drying function of the storage area according to whether an instruction to start the washing area is received and whether the drying function of the washing area is turned on. Therefore, after the tableware that has not been dried in the washing area is placed in the washing area, the storage area can be automatically controlled to start the drying function to dry the tableware. It is particularly suitable for the situation where the user needs to dry the tableware after hand-washing a small amount of tableware.

[0027] The zoned dishwasher of the present invention can automatically control the storage area to start the drying function after the tableware is put in after washing is completed in the washing area, which is convenient for users. When the user does not take the tableware out of the washing area within a certain period of time, the washing area can be automatically controlled to start the drying function to dry the tableware, avoiding the situation where the moist environment on the surface of the tableware causes bacteria to grow when the user forgets or fails to take out the tableware in time.

[0028] The partitioned dishwasher of the present invention detects the humidity of tableware by arranging a sensor, thereby controlling whether the drying function of the storage area is turned on. The control logic is simple and easy to implement.

[0029] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of a control method for a partitioned dishwasher in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of another control method for a partitioned dishwasher in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a flow chart of a control method for a partitioned dishwasher in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of another control method for a partitioned dishwasher in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a flow chart of the control method of the partitioned dishwasher in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0038] The partitioned dishwasher of the present invention comprises at least a washing area and a storage area with a drying function. Users can put dishes that need to be washed into the washing area for washing, put washed dishes into the storage area for drying, or put dried clean dishes into the storage area for storage.

[0039] The drying function of the present invention can be achieved by an air-drying method of blowing room temperature air to the tableware, or by a drying method of blowing high temperature air to the tableware, or by other methods that can dry wet tableware.

[0040] The control method of the partitioned dishwasher of the present invention includes: the partitioned dishwasher can control whether to start the drying function of the storage area according to the working status of the washing area and / or the detected status of the tableware in the storage area.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] This embodiment provides a control method for a zoned dishwasher, which includes a washing area and a storage area with a drying function.

[0043] In this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher can control whether the drying function of the storage area is turned on according to the working status of the washing area.

[0044] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, if the zoned dishwasher receives the start instruction but does not receive the instruction to start the washing zone before receiving the instruction to start the storage zone, the storage zone is controlled to start the drying function after tableware is placed in the storage zone.

[0045] In daily life, when the number of dishes to be washed is small, users may choose to wash the dishes by hand instead of running the dishwasher. After the user washes the dishes by hand, they can put them into the storage area of ​​the zoned dishwasher and turn on the drying function of the storage area to dry the dishes.

[0046] In the above solution, the user can place manually washed dishes in the storage area and start the zoned dishwasher. If the zoned dishwasher receives a command to start the storage area directly after starting, but does not receive a command to start the wash area, meaning the user did not use the wash area but directly started the storage area, the storage area can be controlled to activate the drying function, allowing the user's hand-washed dishes to dry.

[0047] In a further embodiment of this embodiment, the washing area also has a drying function. After washing dishes in the washing area, the drying function can be activated to dry the dishes. The user can then manually transfer the dried dishes to the storage area for storage. Alternatively, after washing in the washing area, the user can manually transfer the undried dishes to the storage area, activate the drying function in the storage area to dry the dishes, and then store them directly after drying.

[0048] In this embodiment, after receiving a start command, if the zoned dishwasher receives a command to start the washing zone before receiving a command to start the storage zone, it further determines whether the drying function of the washing zone is enabled. If the result of the determination is no, the storage zone is controlled to enable the drying function after dishes are placed in the storage zone. If the result of the determination is yes, the storage zone is controlled to disable the drying function.

[0049] In the above scheme, if the zoned dishwasher receives a command to activate the washing zone before receiving a command to activate the storage zone, it means that the user first ran the washing zone to wash dishes after the zoned dishwasher was turned on. At this time, the dishes placed in the storage zone should be dishes that were cleaned in the washing zone. The zoned dishwasher further determines whether the drying function of the washing zone is enabled. If the drying function of the washing zone is not enabled, the dishes placed in the storage zone are not dried. In this case, the storage zone is controlled to activate the drying function to dry the dishes. If the drying function of the washing zone is enabled, the dishes placed in the storage zone have already been dried. The storage zone does not activate the drying function and can be used directly for storing dishes.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, in a further embodiment of this embodiment, the storage area also has a disinfection function. After the storage area has dried the tableware, the storage area is controlled to activate the disinfection function, sterilizing and disinfecting the tableware in the storage area, making the stored tableware cleaner and more hygienic, and ensuring the health of the user. If the storage area is controlled not to activate the drying function after receiving the instruction to activate the storage area, the storage area is directly controlled to activate the disinfection function.

[0051] In this solution, the zoned dishwasher can sterilize and disinfect dried dishes by activating the disinfection function, ensuring user health. The zoned dishwasher can automatically determine and control the storage zones to activate the drying and disinfection functions in sequence, or directly activate the disinfection function, eliminating the need for manual user settings and providing ease of use.

[0052] In a further embodiment of this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher is equipped with a first start button for activating the washing zone and a second start button for activating the storage zone. After the user places dishes in the washing zone, they trigger the first start button to initiate the washing zone, which then washes the dishes. When the user places dishes in the storage zone and triggers the second start button, the zoned dishwasher detects the operating status of the washing zone and automatically activates the drying and disinfection functions in the storage zone, or directly activates the disinfection function.

[0053] In another solution of this embodiment, the partitioned dishwasher is respectively provided with a first start button for starting the washing zone, a drying start button for starting the drying function of the storage zone, and a disinfection start button for starting the disinfection function of the storage zone.

[0054] When the drying start button is triggered, the zoned dishwasher obtains the working status of the washing area, and when it is determined that the drying function of the storage area is not turned on, it sends a prompt message to confirm whether to turn on the drying function, and controls the storage area to turn on the drying function after receiving the user's confirmation signal.

[0055] Preferably, if no confirmation signal from the user is received within the first preset time T1, the storage area is controlled not to start the drying function.

[0056] In the above solution, if the zoned dishwasher determines, based on the operating status of the washing zone, that the storage zone does not need to have its drying function activated, i.e., the washing zone has already activated the drying function to dry the dishes, a prompt message is sent to the user upon receiving a signal that the drying start button has been triggered, thereby preventing the user from mistakenly operating the device and causing repeated drying, which wastes time and energy. When the user places hand-washed dishes in the storage zone, they can confirm by operating the zoned dishwasher that the storage zone's drying function is activated, thereby drying the hand-washed dishes.

[0057] In this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher can control whether the drying function of the storage area is turned on according to whether the instruction to start the washing area is received and whether the drying function of the washing area is turned on. Therefore, after the tableware that has not been dried in the washing area is placed in the washing area, the storage area can be automatically controlled to turn on the drying function to dry the tableware. This is especially suitable for situations where the user needs to dry the tableware after hand-washing a small amount of tableware.

[0058] Example 2

[0059] This embodiment provides a control method for a zoned dishwasher, wherein the zoned dishwasher comprises a washing area and a storage area, both of which have a drying function.

[0060] In this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher can control whether to start the drying function of the storage area according to the working status of the washing area and the detected status of the tableware in the storage area.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, in a further embodiment of the present invention, after the washing area completes washing the dishes, it is determined whether the dishes have been taken out of the washing area. If the determination result is yes, the storage area is controlled to activate the drying function after the dishes are transferred to the storage area. If the determination result is no, the washing area is controlled to activate the drying function.

[0062] Preferably, after the washing area completes washing the dishes, if it is not detected that the dishes are taken out within the second preset time T2, the washing area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0063] In the above solution, after the user places the dishes to be washed in the washing area, they turn on the zoned dishwasher. By operating the zoned dishwasher, a command is issued to start the washing area, and the washing area begins washing the dishes. After the dishes are washed in the washing area, the drying function in the washing area or the storage area is activated to dry the damp dishes, based on whether the dishes have been removed from the washing area. When the user removes the damp dishes from the washing area and transfers them to the storage area, the storage area is activated to dry the dishes. If the user still does not remove the dishes after a period of time, the washing area is automatically activated to dry the dishes. This prevents the damp environment on the dishes from causing bacterial growth if the user forgets or fails to remove the dishes in time.

[0064] In a preferred solution of this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher sends a reminder message indicating that washing is completed after the washing area completes washing the dishes, and sends a reminder message indicating that drying is completed after the washing area completes drying the dishes.

[0065] In this embodiment, the storage area also has a disinfection function. After the storage area has finished drying the tableware, the storage area is controlled to activate the disinfection function to sterilize the tableware in the storage area. Preferably, the zoned dishwasher issues a disinfection completion prompt after the tableware in the storage area has been disinfected.

[0066] In a further solution of this embodiment, a unique start button is provided on the partitioned dishwasher. When the dishes are taken out of the washing area, the partitioned dishwasher can detect whether the dishes have been transferred to the storage area, and automatically control the storage area to start the drying function after detecting that the dishes are placed in the storage area, without the need for the user to separately operate to issue a start command to the storage area.

[0067] In this embodiment, the storage area includes a machine door. After the dishes are taken out of the washing area, the zoned dishwasher determines whether the dishes are transferred to the storage area based on the open and closed status of the machine door.

[0068] Specifically, if the door is in an open state, when it is detected that the door is closed, it is determined that the tableware is transferred to the storage area, and the storage area is controlled to start the drying function.

[0069] If the door is in a closed state, when it is detected that the door is opened and then closed again, it is determined that the tableware is transferred to the storage area, and the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

[0070] In another solution of this embodiment, a detection device for detecting whether there are tableware in the storage area is provided in the storage area. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the detection device detects that there are tableware in the storage area, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function.

[0071] Specifically, the detection device includes an image acquisition device, and the image acquisition device determines whether there are tableware in the storage area based on the image collected inside the storage area.

[0072] Alternatively, the detection device includes a weight sensor. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the weight sensor detects that the weight of the area where the tableware is placed in the storage area has increased, it is determined that the tableware is transferred to the storage area and the storage area is controlled to start the drying function.

[0073] In the above solution, the partitioned dishwasher automatically controls the storage area to start the drying function according to the open and closed state of the door of the storage area, or according to the detection device detecting whether tableware is placed in the storage area, which is convenient to use.

[0074] In another embodiment of the present invention, a first start button for starting the washing area and a second start button for starting the storage area are provided on the partitioned dishwasher. After the dishes are taken out of the washing area, when the start button is triggered, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function.

[0075] In this solution, after transferring dishes to the storage area, the user manually triggers the second start button to initiate the storage area, thereby controlling the drying function in the storage area. By detecting user actions to activate the drying function in the storage area, the automatic judgment of the zoned dishwasher can be avoided.

[0076] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, after the washing area completes washing the dishes, a prompt message is sent to the user to ask whether to cancel the drying process. If the user sends a command to cancel the drying process, the process ends. Otherwise, after the second preset time T2, if the dishes are still not removed from the washing area, the washing area is controlled to start the drying function.

[0077] Preferably, the zoned dishwasher issues a prompt message indicating that drying has been cancelled after receiving an instruction from the user to cancel drying.

[0078] In a further solution of this embodiment, the user can also set a program before the washing area starts washing dishes, or during the washing area washing dishes, to send an instruction to the zoned dishwasher to start the drying function of the washing area.

[0079] If the zoned dishwasher receives an instruction to start the drying function of the washing zone before the washing zone completes washing the dishes, the washing zone is directly controlled to start the drying function after the washing zone completes washing the dishes.

[0080] Preferably, if the zoned dishwasher does not receive a command to start the drying function of the washing area before the washing area completes washing the dishes, a prompt message to remove the dishes is issued after the washing area completes washing the dishes. Depending on whether the dishes are removed from the washing area, the drying function of the washing area or the storage area is controlled to be started.

[0081] In this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher further includes a communication unit that is communicatively connected to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives user operation information and feeds it back to the control system of the zoned dishwasher via the communication unit to control the operation of the washing area and the storage area.

[0082] Preferably, the communication unit feeds back the operating status of the partitioned dishwasher and / or the prompt information issued by the partitioned dishwasher to the mobile terminal for display.

[0083] In this solution, users can remotely control the zoned dishwasher via their mobile device and obtain real-time information about its operating status. For example, after placing dishes in the washing area and turning on the dishwasher, if they need to leave the area due to an emergency, they can use their mobile device to enable the drying function in the washing area, thereby controlling the washing area to dry the dishes immediately after washing.

[0084] Alternatively, a user might need to go out at a scheduled time and realize that if they dry the dishes in the washing area, they might not have enough time to remove them after drying. In this case, after washing the dishes in the washing area, the user can move them to the storage area. The zoned dishwasher can then control the storage area to sequentially activate the drying and disinfection functions, drying and sterilizing the dishes. Since the user does not need to perform any other operations after placing the dishes in the storage area, they can go out without worry. Once the dishes are disinfected, they can remotely control the zoned dishwasher to shut down.

[0085] In this embodiment, after the zoned dishwasher completes washing in the washing area and the dishes are taken out, it can automatically control the storage area to start the drying function after the dishes are put in, which is convenient for users. When the user does not take the dishes out of the washing area within a certain period of time, the washing area can be automatically controlled to start the drying function to dry the dishes, avoiding the situation where the moist environment on the surface of the dishes causes bacteria to grow when the user forgets or fails to take out the dishes in time.

[0086] Example 3

[0087] This embodiment provides a control method for a zoned dishwasher, which includes a washing area and a storage area with a drying function.

[0088] In this embodiment, the zoned dishwasher can control whether to start the drying function of the storage area according to the detected state of the tableware in the storage area.

[0089] like Figure 5 As shown, in a further embodiment of the present invention, a sensor is provided in the storage area for detecting the humidity of the stored tableware. After receiving a command to start the storage area, when the humidity detected by the sensor is greater than a preset value, the storage area is controlled to activate the drying function. Preferably, if the storage area has a disinfection function, the storage area is controlled to activate the disinfection function after the tableware is dried.

[0090] Furthermore, when the storage area has a disinfection function, after receiving an instruction to start the storage area, if the humidity detected by the sensor is not higher than a preset value, the storage area is controlled to start the disinfection function to sterilize and disinfect the tableware therein.

[0091] In this solution, sensors are installed to directly detect the wetness or dryness of the dishes in the storage area. This allows the drying function to be activated when wet dishes are placed in the storage area, or the disinfection function to be activated when dry dishes are placed in the storage area. The control logic of a zoned dishwasher is simple and easy to implement. The user simply triggers the start button for the corresponding storage area on the zoned dishwasher to initiate the activation of the storage area. The storage area automatically activates the drying or disinfection function based on the dishware's state, reducing user effort and facilitating user experience.

[0092] In another scheme of this embodiment, a camera for photographing tableware in the storage area is provided in the storage area. The partitioned dishwasher determines whether there is residual cleaning water on the surface of the tableware in the storage area based on the image of the tableware photographed by the camera, and then controls whether to turn on the drying function of the storage area.

[0093] In this embodiment, the user places the tableware into the storage area and triggers the start button to start the storage area. The partitioned dishwasher can automatically detect the status of the tableware in the storage area, thereby judging the dryness and wetness of the tableware, and then control the storage area to start the drying function and disinfection function in sequence, or directly start the disinfection function. It has a high degree of automation and is more convenient to use.

[0094] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in terms of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make slight changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the above technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a partitioned dishwasher, wherein the partitioned dishwasher comprises a washing area with a drying function and a storage area with a drying function and a disinfection function, characterized in that: The zoned dishwasher controls whether to start the drying function of the storage area according to the working status of the washing area and / or the detected status of the tableware in the storage area; If the zoned dishwasher receives an instruction to start the washing zone before receiving an instruction to start the storage zone after receiving an instruction to start the washing zone, further determining whether the drying function of the washing zone is turned on; If the judgment result is no, then after placing tableware in the storage area, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function and the disinfection function in sequence; If the judgment result is yes, the storage area is controlled not to start the drying function, and the disinfection function is directly started.

2. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: If the zoned dishwasher receives the start command but does not receive the command to start the washing zone before receiving the command to start the storage zone, the storage zone is controlled to start the drying function and the disinfection function in sequence after the tableware is placed in the storage zone.

3. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that: The zoned dishwasher includes a drying start button for activating a drying function of the storage zone; When the drying start button is triggered, the zoned dishwasher obtains the working status of the washing area, and when it is determined that the drying function of the storage area is not turned on, it sends a prompt message to confirm whether to turn on the drying function, and controls the storage area to turn on the drying function after receiving the user's confirmation signal.

4. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: If no confirmation signal from the user is received within the first preset time T1, the storage area is controlled not to start the drying function.

5. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the washing area completes washing the dishes, it determines whether the dishes are taken out of the washing area; if the determination result is yes, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function after the dishes are transferred to the storage area; if the determination result is no, the washing area is controlled to start the drying function.

6. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that: After the washing area finishes washing the dishes, if it is not detected that the dishes are taken out within the second preset time T2, the washing area is controlled to start the drying function.

7. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage area includes a door. After the dishes are taken out of the washing area, the zoned dishwasher determines whether the dishes are transferred to the storage area based on the open and closed state of the door. If the door is in an open state, when it is detected that the door is closed, it is determined that the tableware has been transferred to the storage area, and the storage area is controlled to start a drying function; If the door is in a closed state, when it is detected that the door is opened and then closed again, it is determined that the tableware is transferred to the storage area, and the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

8. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that: The storage area is provided with a detection device for detecting whether there are tableware in the storage area. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the detection device detects that there are tableware in the storage area, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function.

9. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 8, characterized in that: The detection device includes an image acquisition device, which determines whether there are tableware in the storage area based on the image collected inside the storage area; Alternatively, the detection device includes a weight sensor. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the weight sensor detects that the weight of the area where the tableware is placed in the storage area increases, the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

10. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 5, characterized in that: The partitioned dishwasher includes a start button for starting the storage area. After the tableware is taken out of the washing area, when the start button is triggered, the storage area is controlled to start a drying function.

11. The control method of a zoned dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The partitioned dishwasher controls whether to start the drying function of the storage area according to the detected state of the tableware in the storage area; a sensor is provided in the storage area for detecting the humidity of the tableware in the storage area, and when the humidity detected by the sensor is greater than a preset value, the storage area is controlled to start the drying function, and the disinfection function is started after the tableware is dried; If the humidity detected by the sensor is not higher than a preset value, the storage area is controlled to start a disinfection function.

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