Additive delivery device, delivery control method and cloud control system

Abstract

The present invention discloses an additive delivery device, a delivery control method and a cloud control system. The additive delivery device includes: a power consumption detection module for obtaining power consumption data information of a washing device; a communication module for sending power consumption data information to a cloud server and receiving delivery instructions; and a delivery module for delivering additives according to delivery instructions. The delivery control method includes the following steps: S11, the cloud server receives the power consumption data information of the washing device sent by the additive delivery device; S12, the cloud server determines whether to send a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device according to the power consumption data information. The additive delivery device of the present invention can obtain the power consumption data information of the washing device, and the cloud server controls the delivery process of the additive delivery device according to the power consumption data information. The washing device itself does not need to have a communication function to achieve accurate control of the timing of additive delivery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and in particular, relates to an additive dispensing device, a dispensing control method and a cloud control system. Background Art

[0002] When using a washing machine to wash clothes, detergents, softeners and other additives need to be added to achieve better washing results. Additives can be added manually by the user, or automatically by an automatic dispensing device. When the user manually adds additives, it is impossible to accurately control the amount of additives added. If the amount added is too small, it will affect the washing effect. If the amount added is too large, it will cause a waste of additives. Most of the current automatic dispensing devices are integrated inside the washing equipment. Due to the size of the entire washing equipment, the size of the automatic dispensing device is limited, and the maximum storage capacity of the additive is small, requiring users to frequently replenish it, which is inconvenient to use.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the prior art proposes a dosing device that is independent of the washing equipment. Since the dosing device is independently set, the storage capacity of the additive is no longer limited by the volume of the washing equipment. However, in the above solution, since the dosing device and the washing equipment have independent control systems, the dosing device cannot directly obtain the operating status of the washing equipment, and thus cannot determine when to dosing the additive.

[0004] One solution is for the user to independently determine the operating stage of the washing machine and operate the dispensing device when additives need to be dispensed, triggering the dispensing operation of the dispensing device to complete the dispensing of additives. However, since user intervention is required, the operation is relatively cumbersome, which greatly reduces the degree of automation of the dispensing device and is inconvenient for users to use.

[0005] Another solution is to establish a communication connection between the delivery device and the control system of each washing device, so that the delivery device can obtain the operation process of the washing device. However, the above solution requires the washing device to have a communication function, which increases the manufacturing cost of the washing device. At the same time, non-networked washing devices cannot use the above delivery device because they do not have a communication function. For users who already have non-networked washing devices, the above delivery device cannot meet the needs of these users for automatic delivery.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an additive dosing device, a dosing control method and a cloud control system. The additive dosing device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing equipment, and then the cloud server controls the dosing process of the additive dosing device according to the power consumption data information. The washing equipment itself does not need to have a communication function to achieve accurate control of the timing of additive dosing.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0009] A method for controlling the delivery of an additive delivery device comprises the following steps:

[0010] S11, the cloud server receives the power consumption data information of the washing equipment sent by the additive delivery device;

[0011] S12. The cloud server determines whether to send a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device according to the electricity consumption data information.

[0012] Furthermore, the cloud server stores a plurality of power consumption data models corresponding to different operation stages of the washing equipment;

[0013] In step S12, the cloud server compares the received power consumption data information with the plurality of power consumption data models to determine whether to send a delivery instruction;

[0014] Preferably, step S12 specifically includes:

[0015] S121, the cloud server compares the power consumption data information with the power consumption data model to determine whether the washing equipment is currently operating in the washing water inlet stage;

[0016] S122. If the judgment result is yes, the cloud server generates a detergent delivery instruction and sends it to the additive delivery device, otherwise no delivery instruction is generated.

[0017] Furthermore, the power consumption data model is generated by the cloud server by analyzing the operation data information of multiple washing devices; the operation data information includes the power consumption data of each washing device during operation and the corresponding operation stage;

[0018] Preferably, the specific steps of the cloud server generating the electricity consumption data model include:

[0019] S101, a cloud server receives operation data information uploaded by a plurality of washing devices with communication functions during operation;

[0020] S102: The cloud server generates an electricity consumption data model corresponding to the operation stage according to the electricity consumption data of multiple washing devices in the same operation stage.

[0021] Further, in step S11, the electricity consumption data information is at least acquired and sent in real time by the additive delivery device when the washing device is started;

[0022] Alternatively, the electricity consumption data information is at least acquired and sent in real time by the additive delivery device when water is introduced into the washing device;

[0023] Preferably, the power consumption data information includes one or more of working current, working voltage and working power.

[0024] Another object of the present invention is to provide a cloud control system for an additive delivery device, comprising:

[0025] A communication unit, used to receive the power consumption data information of the washing equipment sent by the additive dispensing device, and to send a dispensing instruction to the additive dispensing device;

[0026] The analysis unit is used to determine whether to send a delivery instruction based on the power consumption data information.

[0027] Furthermore, the analysis unit comprises:

[0028] An operation stage judgment subunit is used to compare the power consumption data information with the power consumption data model to judge the current operation stage of the washing equipment;

[0029] The delivery instruction generating subunit is used to generate a delivery instruction for delivering detergent when it is determined that the current operation stage is washing water inlet.

[0030] Furthermore, the communication unit is also used to receive operation data information uploaded by a plurality of washing devices with communication functions;

[0031] The cloud control system also includes a power consumption data model generating unit, which is used to generate a power consumption data model according to the operation data information.

[0032] The third object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling the delivery of an additive delivery device, comprising the following steps:

[0033] S21, the additive delivery device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing equipment, and sends the power consumption data information to the cloud server;

[0034] S22, the additive delivery device receives the delivery instruction sent by the cloud server and delivers the additive.

[0035] Further, in step S21, the additive delivery device obtains power consumption data information at least when the washing device is started and sends it to the cloud server in real time;

[0036] Alternatively, the additive delivery device obtains power consumption data information at least when the washing device is filled with water and sends it to the cloud server in real time;

[0037] Preferably, the power consumption data information includes one or more of working current, working voltage and working power.

[0038] A fourth object of the present invention is to provide an additive delivery device, comprising:

[0039] The power consumption detection module is used to obtain the power consumption data information of the washing equipment;

[0040] Communication module, used to send power consumption data information to the cloud server and receive delivery instructions;

[0041] The delivery module is used to deliver additives according to delivery instructions.

[0042] After adopting the above technical scheme, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0043] In the present invention, the additive delivery device can obtain the electricity consumption data information of the washing equipment and send it to the cloud server. The cloud server controls the delivery process of the additive delivery device according to the electricity consumption data information. The washing equipment itself does not need to have a communication function to achieve accurate control of the timing of additive delivery.

[0044] In the present invention, the cloud server generates an electricity consumption data model by analyzing the operating data information of multiple washing devices, which is used to compare with the received electricity consumption data information, determine the operating stage of the washing device to generate and send a delivery instruction. The cloud server controls the delivery of additives through big data analysis, and has a more accurate grasp of the timing of delivery, reducing the probability of incorrect delivery.

[0045] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] 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 improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0047] Figure 1 It is a structural block diagram of a washing device, an additive delivery device and a cloud server in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2It is a structural block diagram of a cloud server generating a power consumption data model and controlling an additive delivery device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 3 It is a flow chart of the delivery control method at the cloud server end in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of the cloud server determining whether to send a delivery instruction in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 5 is a flow chart of a cloud server generating a power consumption data model in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 6 It is a flow chart of the delivery control method at one end of the additive delivery device in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] 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 are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] 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.

[0055] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0056] Embodiment 1

[0057] This embodiment provides an additive dosing device and a cloud control system for a washing device, wherein the cloud control system is a cloud server.

[0058] like Figure 1As shown, the additive delivery device of this embodiment includes a water inlet end connected to an external water source, and a water outlet end connected to a water inlet valve of the washing device. Specifically, the additive delivery device includes a water inlet pipeline, a delivery pipeline, and a liquid storage chamber for holding additives. The two ends of the water inlet pipeline are respectively connected to the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the additive delivery device. The two ends of the delivery pipeline are respectively connected to the liquid storage chamber and the water inlet pipeline, and a delivery mechanism, such as a liquid pump, is provided on the delivery pipeline for delivering additives into the water inlet pipeline.

[0059] When in use, the water inlet end of the additive delivery device is connected to the external water source, and the water outlet end is connected to the water inlet valve of the washing device. When the washing device is fed with water, the water inlet valve of the washing device is opened, and the external water source passes through the water inlet pipeline of the additive delivery device, and then enters the washing device from the water inlet valve of the washing device. When the additive needs to be delivered, the delivery mechanism delivers the additive in the liquid storage chamber into the water inlet pipeline, so that the additive enters the washing device together with the water in the water inlet pipeline.

[0060] In this embodiment, the additive delivery device is connected to the cloud server for communication, and can obtain the power consumption data information of the washing equipment and send it to the cloud server. The cloud server sends a delivery instruction to control the additive delivery device to deliver the additive.

[0061] To achieve the above purpose, the additive delivery device of this embodiment includes:

[0062] The power consumption detection module is used to obtain the power consumption data information of the washing equipment;

[0063] Communication module, used to send power consumption data information to the cloud server and receive delivery instructions;

[0064] The delivery module is used to deliver additives according to delivery instructions.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the additive dispensing device is also provided with a power supply interface that matches the power supply line of the washing equipment. When in use, the power supply line of the additive dispensing device is connected to an external power supply, and the power supply line of the washing equipment is connected to the power supply interface, and power is supplied to the washing equipment through the additive dispensing device.

[0066] Specifically, the power consumption detection module is a circuit detector, which is provided with a power supply socket that matches the power supply plug of the washing device, and is also provided with a power plug that can be connected to an external power supply. When in use, the power supply plug of the washing device is inserted into the power supply socket of the circuit detector, and the power plug of the circuit detector is connected to the external power supply. The external power supply directly supplies power to the additive delivery device on the one hand, and supplies power to the washing device through the circuit detector in the additive delivery device on the other hand, so that the additive delivery device can obtain the power consumption data information of the washing device during operation.

[0067] The additive delivery module comprises a delivery mechanism arranged on a delivery pipeline. When the communication module receives a delivery instruction, the delivery of the additive is achieved by controlling the action of the delivery mechanism.

[0068] In a further solution of this embodiment, the additive delivery device further includes a flow detection module for obtaining the amount of water inflow into the washing device. Specifically, the flow detection module is a flow sensor, and the flow sensor is disposed on the water inlet pipe of the additive delivery device. An external water source flows into the washing device through the water inlet pipe of the additive delivery device, and the water flow in the water inlet pipe passes through the flow sensor, thereby obtaining the amount of water inflow into the washing device.

[0069] In this embodiment, after receiving the delivery instruction, the additive delivery module also controls the delivery process of the delivery mechanism according to the water intake detected by the flow sensor to control the delivery amount of the additive, thereby achieving precise control of the delivery amount of the additive.

[0070] In this embodiment, the cloud control system, that is, the cloud server, determines whether to send a delivery instruction to control the additive delivery device to deliver the additive according to the received power consumption data information.

[0071] To achieve the above objectives, the cloud control system of this embodiment includes:

[0072] A communication unit, used to receive the power consumption data information of the washing equipment sent by the additive dispensing device, and to send a dispensing instruction to the additive dispensing device;

[0073] The analysis unit is used to determine whether to send a delivery instruction based on the power consumption data information.

[0074] In the above solution, a communication connection is established between the communication unit of the cloud control system and the communication module of the additive delivery device, thereby realizing information communication between the additive delivery device and the cloud control system.

[0075] In this embodiment, the additive contained in the liquid storage chamber of the additive delivery device is detergent, which needs to be added to the washing equipment during the washing water intake process.

[0076] To achieve the above object, in a further solution of this embodiment, the analysis unit includes:

[0077] An operation stage judgment subunit is used to compare the power consumption data information with the power consumption data model to judge the current operation stage of the washing equipment;

[0078] The delivery instruction generating subunit is used to generate a delivery instruction for delivering detergent when it is determined that the current operation stage is washing water inlet.

[0079] For general washing equipment, the power consumption varies greatly during the washing, dehydration, rinsing and other working stages. Taking the working power as an example, during the washing water inlet stage, the working power of the washing equipment is generally tens of watts, while during the dehydration stage, the working power will rise to hundreds of watts. In the above scheme, the cloud server stores a power consumption data model corresponding to different operating stages. The operating stage judgment subunit determines the current operating stage of the washing equipment connected to the additive delivery device by comparing the power consumption data information and the power consumption data model. The delivery instruction generation subunit generates a delivery instruction for the detergent when determining that the current operating stage is the washing water inlet, and the communication unit sends the delivery instruction to the additive delivery device.

[0080] In a further solution of this embodiment, the power consumption data model is generated by the cloud server through analysis of a large amount of operating data information collected from washing equipment. Figure 2 As shown, the cloud server is also connected to multiple washing devices with communication functions. The washing devices with communication functions send their power consumption data and corresponding operation stages to the cloud server during operation. The cloud server generates a power consumption data model by analyzing the received information.

[0081] In order to realize the generation of the electricity consumption data model, the communication unit of the cloud control system is also used to receive the operation data information uploaded by multiple washing equipments with communication functions;

[0082] The cloud control system also includes a power consumption data model generating unit, which is used to generate a power consumption data model according to the operation data information.

[0083] In this embodiment, the additive delivery device can obtain the power consumption data information of the washing equipment and send it to the cloud server. The cloud server controls the delivery process of the additive delivery device according to the power consumption data information. The washing equipment itself does not need to have a communication function to achieve accurate control of the timing of additive delivery. The cloud server generates a power consumption data model by analyzing the operation data information of multiple washing equipment, which is used to compare with the received power consumption data information, determine the operation stage of the washing equipment to generate and send delivery instructions. The cloud server controls the delivery of additives through big data analysis, and has a more accurate grasp of the delivery timing, reducing the probability of misdelivery.

[0084] Embodiment 2

[0085] This embodiment provides a delivery control method of an additive delivery device, which specifically relates to the delivery control method on the cloud server side in the first embodiment above.

[0086] like Figure 3 As shown, the delivery control method comprises the following steps:

[0087] S11, the cloud server receives the power consumption data information of the washing equipment sent by the additive delivery device;

[0088] S12. The cloud server determines whether to send a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device according to the electricity consumption data information.

[0089] In the above scheme, the cloud server determines whether to send a delivery instruction based on the received power consumption data information of the washing equipment. Since the power consumption data of the washing equipment is different in different operation stages, the washing equipment does not need to have a communication function. The power consumption data information of the washing equipment is sent to the cloud server through the additive delivery device. The cloud server can know the current operation stage of the washing equipment, and then send a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device in the operation stage where additives need to be delivered, so as to control the additive delivery device to deliver additives. For users who already have non-networked washing equipment, the additive delivery device in this embodiment can also be used to realize the automatic delivery function, which can meet the needs of more users.

[0090] In a further solution of this embodiment, the cloud server stores a plurality of electricity consumption data models corresponding to different operation stages of the washing equipment.

[0091] In step S12, the cloud server compares the received electricity usage data information with the multiple electricity usage data models to determine whether to send a delivery instruction.

[0092] like Figure 4 As shown, in the preferred solution of this embodiment, step S12 specifically includes:

[0093] S121, the cloud server compares the power consumption data information with the power consumption data model to determine whether the washing equipment is currently operating in the washing water inlet stage;

[0094] S122. If the judgment result is yes, the cloud server generates a detergent delivery instruction and sends it to the additive delivery device, otherwise no delivery instruction is generated.

[0095] In the above scheme, the cloud server compares the current power consumption data information of the washing device with multiple power consumption data models to determine the power consumption data model that matches the current power consumption data information. The operation stage corresponding to the power consumption data model is the current operation stage of the washing device.

[0096] The additive dispensing device of this embodiment is used to dispense detergent. When the operation phase corresponding to the matched power consumption data model is washing water inflow, the cloud server generates a dispensing instruction for dispensing detergent and sends it to the additive dispensing device to control the additive dispensing device to dispense detergent. When the operation phase corresponding to the matched power consumption data model is other than washing water inflow, the cloud server does not generate a dispensing instruction, and the additive dispensing device does not dispense detergent because it does not receive the dispensing instruction.

[0097] In a further solution of this embodiment, the power consumption data model is generated by the cloud server through analyzing the operation data information of multiple washing devices, and the operation data information includes the power consumption data of each washing device during operation and the corresponding operation stage.

[0098] like Figure 5 As shown, in the preferred solution of this embodiment, the specific steps of the cloud server generating the power consumption data model include:

[0099] S101, a cloud server receives operation data information uploaded by a plurality of washing devices with communication functions during operation;

[0100] S102: The cloud server generates an electricity consumption data model corresponding to the operation stage according to the electricity consumption data of multiple washing devices in the same operation stage.

[0101] The electricity consumption data information of different washing equipment in the same operation stage is not completely consistent, and may be affected by the current operating environment. When a fixed electricity consumption data model is used for comparison, there may be misjudgment of the operation stage, resulting in the mis-addition of additives or missed additive addition time, affecting the washing effect.

[0102] In the above scheme, the cloud server generates an electricity data model by analyzing the operation data information of multiple washing equipment, which is used to compare with the received electricity data information to determine the operation stage of the washing equipment to generate and send the delivery instruction. The cloud server generates the electricity data model through big data analysis, and can also make real-time corrections to the electricity data model based on the collected operation data information. It has a self-learning function, so that the judgment of the operation stage is more accurate, and the grasp of the delivery time is more accurate, reducing the probability of wrong delivery.

[0103] In a further solution of this embodiment, in step S11, the electricity consumption data information is at least acquired and sent in real time by the additive delivery device when the washing device is started.

[0104] In the above scheme, the additive dispensing device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing device when the washing program of the washing device is started and sends it to the cloud server in real time. The specific method is that when the additive dispensing device detects the starting current / voltage, it starts to send the obtained power consumption data information to the cloud server in real time.

[0105] When the additive dispensing device is used to dispense detergent, for general washing equipment, when running a laundry program including a washing stage, the detergent dispensing occurs during the first water filling process of the washing equipment. The additive dispensing device obtains and sends power consumption data information when the washing program of the washing equipment is started. The cloud server determines whether the washing water filling is running, thereby controlling whether to send the dispensing instruction, and will not miss the opportunity to dispense detergent.

[0106] In another solution of this embodiment, in step S11, the electricity consumption data information is at least obtained and sent in real time by the additive delivery device when water is introduced into the washing device.

[0107] In this embodiment, a flow sensor is provided on the water inlet pipe of the additive delivery device, so that it is possible to know whether the washing device is taking in water. Since the additive delivery device delivers the additive into the water inlet pipe, the additive enters the washing device along with the water in the water inlet pipe, and therefore the delivery of the additive needs to be carried out during the water inlet process of the washing device.

[0108] In the above scheme, when the flow sensor detects that the washing machine starts to take in water, the additive delivery device obtains the power consumption data information and sends it to the cloud server in real time. When the cloud server determines that the washing machine is currently taking in water, it sends a detergent delivery instruction to the additive delivery device to control the additive delivery device to deliver the detergent. In the non-water-inflow stage, no matter what stage the washing machine is currently running at, the additive delivery device will not deliver the power consumption data information. At this time, the additive delivery device may not send the power consumption data information.

[0109] In this embodiment, the power consumption data information includes one or more of the working current, working voltage and working power. The cloud server determines the current operation stage of the washing device by analyzing the above information, and then sends a delivery instruction at the stage where additive delivery is required to control the additive delivery device to deliver the additive.

[0110] In the delivery control method of this embodiment, the cloud server obtains the electricity consumption data information of the washing equipment through the additive delivery device, and directly sends a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device when it is determined that additive delivery is required, and controls the additive delivery device to execute the delivery process. There is no direct information exchange between the cloud server and the washing equipment itself, so the washing equipment itself does not need to have a communication function, so that the delivery control method of this embodiment can be applied to non-networked washing equipment. The cloud server can collect a large amount of operating data information of washing equipment with communication functions, and then generate an electricity consumption data model for judging the current operating stage of the washing equipment to which the additive delivery device it controls is connected. The judgment result has a low error rate, so the timing of delivery is more accurate and the probability of misdelivery is reduced.

[0111] Embodiment 3

[0112] This embodiment provides a delivery control method of an additive delivery device, and specifically relates to the delivery control method of one end of the additive delivery device in the first embodiment.

[0113] like Figure 6 As shown, the delivery control method comprises the following steps:

[0114] S21, the additive delivery device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing equipment, and sends the power consumption data information to the cloud server;

[0115] S22, the additive delivery device receives the delivery instruction sent by the cloud server and delivers the additive.

[0116] In the above scheme, the additive delivery device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing equipment by setting up a power consumption detection module and sends it to the cloud server. The cloud server analyzes the power consumption data information to determine the current operation stage of the washing equipment, and sends a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device when additive delivery is required. The additive delivery device delivers the additive upon receiving the delivery instruction.

[0117] In this embodiment, the cloud server only establishes a communication connection with the additive delivery device to transmit information. There is no direct information exchange between the washing device itself and the cloud server, so it does not need to have a communication function. The additive delivery device only needs to obtain and send power consumption data information, and then deliver the additive when receiving the delivery instruction. The complex analysis and calculation process is completed on the cloud server, so there is no need to write complex calculation logic into the control system of the additive delivery device itself, and the control program is simple.

[0118] In this embodiment, the power consumption data information includes one or more of working current, working voltage and working power.

[0119] In a further solution of this embodiment, in step S21, the additive delivery device obtains power consumption data information at least when the washing device is started and sends it to the cloud server in real time.

[0120] In the above scheme, the additive dispensing device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing device when the washing program of the washing device is started and sends it to the cloud server in real time. The specific method is that when the additive dispensing device detects the starting current / voltage, it starts to send the obtained power consumption data information to the cloud server in real time.

[0121] When the additive dispensing device is used to dispense detergent, for general washing equipment, when running a laundry program including a washing stage, the detergent dispensing occurs during the first water filling process of the washing equipment. The additive dispensing device obtains and sends power consumption data information when the washing program of the washing equipment is started. The cloud server determines whether the washing water filling is running, thereby controlling whether to send the dispensing instruction, and will not miss the opportunity to dispense detergent.

[0122] In another solution of this embodiment, in step S21, the additive delivery device continuously obtains power consumption data information at least during the water intake process of the washing device and sends it to the cloud server in real time.

[0123] In this embodiment, a flow sensor is provided on the water inlet pipe of the additive delivery device, so that it is possible to know whether the washing device is taking in water. Since the additive delivery device delivers the additive into the water inlet pipe, the additive enters the washing device along with the water in the water inlet pipe, and therefore the delivery of the additive needs to be carried out during the water inlet process of the washing device.

[0124] In the above scheme, when the flow sensor detects that the washing machine starts to take in water, the additive delivery device obtains the power consumption data information and sends it to the cloud server in real time. When the cloud server determines that the washing machine is currently taking in water, it sends a detergent delivery instruction to the additive delivery device to control the additive delivery device to deliver the detergent. In the non-water-inflow stage, no matter what stage the washing machine is currently running at, the additive delivery device will not deliver the power consumption data information. At this time, the additive delivery device may not send the power consumption data information.

[0125] Furthermore, when the additive delivery device receives the delivery instruction, it stops sending the power consumption data information until the flow sensor detects that the washing device starts to take in water again, and then the additive delivery device starts to obtain the power consumption data information again and sends it to the cloud server in real time.

[0126] In the above scheme, when the cloud server determines that the additive needs to be added in the current operation stage, it sends the addition instruction, and no further judgment is required in the subsequent process of this water inflow stage. Therefore, after receiving the addition instruction, the additive addition device can no longer send power consumption data information to the cloud server, reducing unnecessary information transmission.

[0127] In a further solution of this embodiment, after receiving the injection instruction, the additive injecting device also injects additives intermittently during the water inflow process according to the water inflow volume of the washing device detected by the flow sensor.

[0128] In the above scheme, the additive delivery device intermittently delivers additives during the water inlet process of the washing equipment. Compared with the method of delivering additives once in the middle stage of the water inlet process in the prior art, the additives can be evenly distributed in the water during the water inlet process, and then more easily dispersed and fully dissolved in the water during the subsequent washing process, so as to achieve better washing effects.

[0129] Specifically, the intermittent addition of additives by the additive adding device specifically includes the following adding process:

[0130] When the flow sensor detects that the water inflow of the washing device at the beginning of the current water inflow phase reaches the first preset water inflow volume X1, the additive delivery device executes the first delivery step of the first preset delivery volume S1;

[0131] After the first dosing step is completed, each time the flow sensor detects water inflow of a second preset water inflow volume X2, the additive dosing device executes a second dosing step of a second preset dosing volume S2;

[0132] When the flow sensor detects that the water inflow stops for a preset time T0, the additive delivery device ends the delivery process.

[0133] Among them, the settings of the preset water inlet volume and the preset release volume satisfy: X1>X2, S1>S2.

[0134] Preferably, the first preset water inflow X1 and the first preset delivery amount S1 are set to satisfy: S1 / X1=S2 / X2.

[0135] More preferably, X1=nX2, S1=nS2, and n is an integer greater than 1.

[0136] In the above scheme, the additive delivery device delivers a second preset delivery amount S2 of additive to the washing equipment each time it detects the second preset water inflow X2, so that the delivery amount of additive and the water inflow are always maintained at a certain ratio. The additive delivery device does not need to know the total water inflow of the washing equipment in advance, and can achieve precise control of the additive delivery amount.

[0137] The setting value of the first preset water inlet volume X1 is greater than the second preset water inlet volume X2, which can ensure that when the additive delivery device delivers the additive for the first time, there is already enough water in the washing device. Especially for a drum washing machine, the water inlet volume before the first additive delivery is large enough to fill the drain port in the drum first, thereby avoiding the situation where the delivered additive is directly absorbed by the clothes and cannot be fully dissolved in the water.

[0138] At the same time, in this embodiment, the additive delivery device sends power consumption data information to the cloud server when it detects that the washing equipment starts to take in water. The cloud server determines whether to send an delivery instruction by analyzing the power consumption data information. The first preset water intake volume X1 before the first additive delivery is larger, that is, the water intake time is longer, so that the cloud server has a longer analysis and calculation time, so as to make an accurate judgment on whether additives need to be added.

[0139] In the delivery control method of this embodiment, the additive delivery device can obtain the power consumption data information of the washing equipment and send it to the cloud server, and receive the delivery instruction sent by the cloud server to deliver the additive. The whole process does not require direct information exchange between the washing equipment itself and the cloud server, and can be applied to washing equipment that does not have a communication function. At the same time, the additive delivery device itself directly receives the delivery instruction to execute the delivery process, and the analysis and judgment process on whether delivery is required is completed on the cloud server. The control logic of the additive delivery device itself is simple and easy to implement.

[0140] The additive delivery device of this embodiment can also deliver additives intermittently according to the water inflow volume detected by the flow sensor, so that the additives are evenly distributed in the water during the water inflow process, and then more easily evenly dispersed and fully dissolved in the water during the subsequent washing process, so as to achieve better washing results. At the same time, the additive delivery device delivers a fixed amount of additives at each fixed water inflow interval, so that the amount of additive delivered and the water inflow volume are always maintained at a certain ratio. The additive delivery device does not need to know the total amount of water inflow of the washing equipment in advance, and can achieve accurate control of the amount of additive delivered.

[0141] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modify the technical contents suggested above into equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the delivery of an additive delivery device, characterized in that: The steps include: S11, the cloud server receives the power consumption data information of the washing equipment sent by the additive delivery device; S12, the cloud server determines whether to send a delivery instruction to the additive delivery device according to the power consumption data information; In step S11, the washing device is a washing device without a communication function, and the additive delivery device is provided with a power supply interface matching the power supply line of the washing device. When in use, the power supply line of the additive delivery device is connected to an external power supply, and the power supply line of the washing device is connected to the power supply interface; The cloud server receives operation data information uploaded by multiple washing devices with communication functions during operation, analyzes the operation data information to generate power consumption data models corresponding to different operation stages of the washing devices; in step S12, the cloud server compares the received power consumption data information with the multiple power consumption data models to determine whether to send a delivery instruction.

2. The method for controlling the additive delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of power consumption data models corresponding to different operation stages of the washing equipment are stored in the cloud server.

3. The method for controlling the additive delivery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Step S12 specifically includes: S121, the cloud server compares the power consumption data information with the power consumption data model to determine whether the washing equipment is currently operating in the washing water inlet stage; S122. If the judgment result is yes, the cloud server generates a detergent delivery instruction and sends it to the additive delivery device, otherwise no delivery instruction is generated.

4. The method for controlling the addition of an additive according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operation data information includes the power consumption data of each washing device during operation and the corresponding operation stage.

5. The method for controlling the addition of an additive according to claim 4, characterized in that: The specific steps for the cloud server to generate the electricity consumption data model include: S101, a cloud server receives operation data information uploaded by a plurality of washing devices with communication functions during operation; S102: The cloud server generates an electricity consumption data model corresponding to the operation stage according to the electricity consumption data of multiple washing devices in the same operation stage.

6. The method for controlling the addition of an additive dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: In step S11, the electricity consumption data information is at least acquired and sent in real time by the additive delivery device when the washing device is started; Alternatively, the electricity consumption data information is at least acquired by the additive delivery device when water is introduced into the washing device and sent in real time.

7. The method for controlling the addition of an additive according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power consumption data information includes one or more of working current, working voltage and working power.

8. A cloud server for an additive delivery device, characterized in that: Used to implement the delivery control method of the additive delivery device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; The cloud server includes: A communication unit, used to receive the power consumption data information of the washing equipment sent by the additive dispensing device, and to send a dispensing instruction to the additive dispensing device; The analysis unit is used to determine whether to send a delivery instruction based on the power consumption data information.

9. The cloud server of the additive delivery device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The analysis unit comprises: An operation stage judgment subunit is used to compare the power consumption data information with the power consumption data model to judge the current operation stage of the washing equipment; The delivery instruction generating subunit is used to generate a delivery instruction for delivering detergent when it is determined that the current operation stage is washing water inlet.

10. The cloud server of the additive delivery device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The communication unit is also used to receive operation data information uploaded by a plurality of washing devices with communication functions; The cloud server also includes a power consumption data model generating unit, which is used to generate a power consumption data model according to the operation data information.

11. A method for controlling the delivery of an additive delivery device, characterized in that: The steps include: S21, the additive delivery device obtains the power consumption data information of the washing device, and sends the power consumption data information to the cloud server; wherein the washing device is a washing device without a communication function, and the additive delivery device is provided with a power supply interface matching the power supply line of the washing device, and when in use, the power supply line of the additive delivery device is connected to an external power supply, and the power supply line of the washing device is connected to the power supply interface; S22, the additive delivery device receives the delivery instruction sent by the cloud server and delivers the additive; In step S21, when it is detected that the washing device starts to take in water, the additive delivery device obtains the electricity usage data information and sends it to the cloud server in real time; after receiving the delivery instruction, the sending of the electricity usage data information is stopped. When it is detected that the washing device starts to take in water again, the additive delivery device starts to obtain the electricity usage data information again and sends it to the cloud server in real time.

12. The method for controlling the additive delivery device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The power consumption data information includes one or more of working current, working voltage and working power.

13. An additive delivery device, characterized in that: Used to implement the delivery control method of the additive delivery device according to claim 11 or 12; The additive delivery device comprises: The power consumption detection module is used to obtain the power consumption data information of the washing equipment; Communication module, used to send power consumption data information to the cloud server and receive delivery instructions; The delivery module is used to deliver additives according to delivery instructions.

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