Control method of laundry care machine, laundry care machine, and medium

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and particularly relates to a control method of a clothes care machine, the clothes care machine and a medium. The present application aims to solve the problem that the humidity value set by the existing clothes care machine is not applicable to all clothes. The control method of the clothes care machine, the clothes care machine and the medium provided by the present application set a gravity sensing sensor in each clothes rack clamping groove of the clothes rack hanging rod of the clothes care machine, then determine the weight of each clothes hung on the clothes rack hanging rod according to the weight value measured by the gravity sensing sensor in each clothes rack clamping groove, calculate the difference of the weight of each two clothes, and avoid the simultaneous care of the thicker clothes and the thinner clothes, which affects the drying effect of the clothes. And according to the average weight of the clothes hung on the clothes rack hanging rod, the operation of the drying program is controlled, so as to achieve the purpose of controlling the operation of the drying program of the clothes care machine according to different clothes, avoid the over-drying or under-drying of the clothes, and make the clothes care effect best.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, specifically to a control method for a garment care machine, the garment care machine itself, and a medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, smart home appliances are becoming increasingly common in daily life. These appliances typically have pre-programmed operating procedures to control their operation. As living standards improve, people's clothing care is no longer limited to washing; their demands for garment care are also rising.

[0003] Clothing care machines typically have functions such as disinfection, sterilization, and wrinkle removal, as well as a clothes drying function. When drying clothes, the clothes care machine generally controls the drying program based on the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor in the machine. Specifically, when the humidity sensor's measurement value equals the humidity value set in the drying program, the drying stops. In existing technology, the humidity value set in the drying program is generally fixed.

[0004] However, the humidity setting mentioned above is not applicable to all types of clothing. For example, when the clothing being dried is thin, the drying process controlled by the clothing dryer according to the set humidity value may cause the clothing to be over-dried, which may easily damage the clothing. On the other hand, when the clothing being dried is thick, it may not be dried properly, which may affect the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, namely that the humidity values ​​set in the drying programs of existing garment care machines are not applicable to all types of clothing, and that running the drying program according to a fixed humidity value can lead to over-drying of clothing, which can easily cause damage to the clothing, or the clothing not being dried properly, embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for a garment care machine, a garment care machine, and a medium.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for a garment care machine, applied to the garment care machine, wherein each hanger slot of the garment care machine's hanger rod is provided with a gravity sensor, the gravity sensor being used to collect the weight of the garments hanging in each hanger slot, the method comprising:

[0007] The weight values ​​measured by multiple gravity sensors are obtained, and the weight of each garment hanging on the clothes hanger rod is determined based on the weight values ​​of the multiple gravity sensors.

[0008] Calculate the difference in weight between any two garments. If the difference is less than or equal to a preset threshold, calculate the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod.

[0009] The drying process is controlled based on the average weight.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment care machine, the method further includes:

[0011] When any of the differences exceeds the preset threshold, a prompt message is output, which prompts the user to care for the two garments separately.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment care machine, the garment care machine further includes at least one humidity sensor, and the step of controlling the operation of the drying program based on the average weight includes:

[0013] The humidity value of the drying process is determined based on the average weight.

[0014] Obtain the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor;

[0015] When the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity value of the drying program, the drying program is stopped.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment care machine, determining the humidity value of the drying program based on the average weight includes:

[0017] The weight range to which it belongs is determined based on the average weight. The weight range is one of a plurality of preset weight ranges, and each preset weight range corresponds to a humidity value.

[0018] The humidity value corresponding to the weight range is used as the humidity value of the drying process.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment care machine, controlling the operation of the drying program based on the average weight includes:

[0020] Based on the average weight, the weight range to which it belongs is determined. The weight range is one of a plurality of preset weight ranges, and each preset weight range corresponds to a running time.

[0021] The runtime corresponding to the weight range is taken as the runtime of the drying program;

[0022] The operation of the drying program is controlled according to the runtime.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment care machine, wherein each hanger slot of the garment hanger rod of the garment care machine is provided with a gravity sensor, the gravity sensor being used to collect the weight of the garments hanging in each hanger slot, and the garment care machine comprising:

[0024] The first processing module is used to acquire the weight values ​​measured by multiple gravity sensors and determine the weight of each garment hanging on the clothes hanger rod based on the weight values ​​of the multiple gravity sensors.

[0025] The second processing module is used to calculate the difference in weight between every two garments. When the difference is less than or equal to a preset threshold, the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod is calculated.

[0026] The control module is used to control the operation of the drying program based on the average weight.

[0027] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment care machine, the second processing module is further used for:

[0028] When any of the differences exceeds the preset threshold, a prompt message is output, which prompts the user to care for the two garments separately.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment care machine, the garment care machine further includes at least one humidity sensor, and the control module is specifically used for:

[0030] The humidity value of the drying process is determined based on the average weight.

[0031] Obtain the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor;

[0032] When the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity value of the drying program, the drying program is stopped.

[0033] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment care machine, comprising: a plurality of gravity sensors, a processor, and a memory communicatively connected to the processor;

[0034] The plurality of gravity sensors are used to measure the weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod of the garment care machine;

[0035] The processor is used to process the weight of the clothes on the hanger rod of the garment care machine;

[0036] The memory stores the executable instructions of the processor;

[0037] The processor is configured to implement the control method for the garment care machine as described in the first aspect by executing the executable instructions.

[0038] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention provide a readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for the garment care machine described in the first aspect.

[0039] Fifthly, embodiments of the present invention provide a computer program product, including a computer program, which, when executed by a processor, is used for the control method of the garment care machine described in the first aspect.

[0040] Those skilled in the art will understand that the control method, apparatus, device, and medium for a garment care machine provided in this embodiment of the invention, by installing a gravity sensor in each hanger slot of the garment hanger rod, determines the weight of each garment hanging on the hanger rod based on the weight value measured by the gravity sensor in each hanger slot, and calculates the difference in weight between every two garments to determine whether the thickness of the garments being cared for differs significantly, thus avoiding the simultaneous caring for thicker and thinner garments and preventing impact on the drying effect. Furthermore, the drying program is controlled based on the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod, achieving the goal of controlling the drying program of the garment care machine according to different garments, avoiding over-drying or under-drying of garments, and ensuring optimal garment care results. Attached Figure Description

[0041] A preferred embodiment of the control method for the garment care machine of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are as follows:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment care machine provided by the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment care machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care machine provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care machine provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0047] Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., which indicate the direction or positional relationship, are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] Clothing care machines typically have functions such as disinfection, sterilization, and wrinkle removal, as well as a clothes drying function. When drying clothes, the clothes care machine generally controls the drying program based on the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor in the machine. Specifically, when the humidity sensor's measurement value equals the humidity value set in the drying program, the drying stops. In existing technology, the humidity value set in the drying program is generally fixed.

[0051] However, the humidity setting mentioned above is not applicable to all types of clothing. For example, when the clothing being dried is thin, the drying process controlled by the clothing dryer according to the set humidity value may cause the clothing to be over-dried, which may easily damage the clothing. On the other hand, when the clothing being dried is thick, it may not be dried properly, which may affect the user experience.

[0052] Alternatively, when performing garment care, the humidity value set in the drying program can be set by the user. However, the humidity value set by the user is generally based on the user's experience and is highly subjective. It is difficult to accurately set the humidity value to achieve the best drying effect and it wastes the user's time.

[0053] Therefore, this invention provides a control method, a garment care machine, and a medium for a garment care machine. It uses a gravity sensor to acquire the weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod, and then calculates the weight difference between any two garments to determine if the thickness of the garments being cared for differs significantly. This avoids caring for thicker and thinner garments simultaneously, which could affect the drying effect. Furthermore, based on the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod, the drying program is controlled, achieving the goal of tailoring the drying process to different garment types. This prevents over-drying or under-drying of garments, resulting in optimal garment care.

[0054] The principles and features of the embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment care machine provided by the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, each hanger slot on the clothes hanger rod of the garment care machine 10 is equipped with a gravity sensor. Each hanger slot is used to hang clothes, and the gravity sensor on it is used to collect the weight of the clothes hanging in that slot. The weight value collected by the gravity sensor can be sent to the control unit of the garment care machine to control the drying program. This control unit is not shown in the figure. The garment care machine also includes a humidity sensor, which is used to detect the humidity of the air in the garment care machine 10 during the drying process. The operation of the drying program can be controlled based on the humidity value. Figure 1 The location of the humidity sensor is shown as an example only.

[0056] Understandable. Figure 1 The form of the garment care machine 10 in this invention is merely an example. The present invention does not limit the form of the garment care machine, and the control method of the garment care machine of the present invention can be applied to garment care machines of any form. Figure 1 The number of gravity and humidity sensors shown is for illustrative purposes only.

[0057] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment care machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The method can be implemented by... Figure 1 The garment care machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as the care machine) is operated by a gravity sensor installed in each hanger slot of the garment hanger rod. This gravity sensor is used to collect the weight of the garments hanging in the hanger slots. Figure 2 As shown, the control method of this garment care machine specifically includes the following steps:

[0058] S201. Obtain the weight values ​​measured by multiple gravity sensors, and determine the weight of each garment hanging on the clothes hanger rod based on the weight values ​​of the multiple gravity sensors.

[0059] When the drying machine is drying clothes, it can obtain the weight value measured by the gravity sensor installed in each hanger slot on the hanger rod. Based on the weight values ​​from each gravity sensor, the machine determines the weight of each garment hanging on the hanger rod. For example, to improve drying efficiency, typically only one garment is hung in each hanger slot; therefore, the weight value measured by each gravity sensor represents the weight of that one garment.

[0060] S202. Calculate the difference in weight between any two garments. If the difference is less than or equal to a preset threshold, calculate the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod.

[0061] After the garment care machine obtains the weight of the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger rod, it calculates the difference in weight between every two garments. Based on this difference, it determines whether the garments being cared for are thicker or thinner than others. Specifically:

[0062] If the above differences are all less than or equal to a preset threshold, it is assumed that the clothes being dried are of relatively uniform thickness, with no mixture of thick and thin clothing. The drying machine calculates the average weight of the clothes hanging on the hanger rod based on the weight values ​​measured by each gravity sensor, thereby controlling the drying process. Specifically, the weight values ​​measured by each gravity sensor are added together and then divided by the number of gravity sensors to obtain the average weight of the clothes.

[0063] If any of the above differences exceeds a preset threshold, it indicates that the clothing being treated has a significant difference in thickness. The treatment machine can output a prompt message to remind the user to treat the clothing corresponding to the two gravity sensors separately, that is, to treat the thicker and thinner clothing separately, so as to avoid treating the thinner and thicker clothing at the same time, which would result in the thinner clothing being over-dried and the thicker clothing not being dried.

[0064] It is understood that the aforementioned prompt message output by the care machine can be delivered via voice broadcast, displayed on the control panel of the care machine, or sent to the terminal controlling the care machine to remind the user. This application does not limit the form of the output prompt message. Furthermore, the prompt message can include the location of the garment that needs adjustment (the care machine can determine the location of the garment based on its gravity sensor), allowing the user to quickly identify the garment that needs adjustment.

[0065] S203. Control the operation of the drying program based on the average weight.

[0066] When the difference between the weight values ​​measured by any two gravity sensors is less than or equal to a preset threshold, the care machine controls the operation of the drying program based on the average weight of the clothes, as follows.

[0067] In one possible implementation, the garment care machine can control the drying program based on the humidity value stored within the machine. Specifically, the machine includes at least one humidity sensor. The machine determines the weight range to which the average weight of the garment belongs based on its average weight, and then uses the humidity value corresponding to that weight range as the humidity value for the drying program. During the garment care process, if the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the determined humidity value for the drying program, the drying program stops. It is understood that there can be one or more humidity sensors. When there are multiple humidity sensors, the average value of the humidity values ​​measured by the multiple sensors can be calculated and used as the humidity value for the drying program.

[0068] Optionally, during the garment care process, whenever the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor changes, the humidity value can be sent to the control unit of the care machine. Alternatively, the humidity sensor can send a humidity value to the control unit of the care machine every preset time, such as 1 minute, so that the control unit can control the operation of the drying program based on the humidity value. This ensures that the drying effect is optimal when the humidity value in the care machine reaches the humidity value that the garment surface has when the current garment is dried, and then the drying program stops.

[0069] The weight range mentioned above is one of several preset weight ranges. Each preset weight range corresponds to a humidity value. It should be noted that the humidity value corresponding to the preset weight range is determined based on experience. In other words, after a large number of tests, it has been determined that setting the corresponding humidity value for clothes within the preset weight range can achieve the best drying effect.

[0070] In another possible implementation, the drying machine can determine the drying program's runtime based on the average weight of the clothes passing through, thereby controlling the drying process. Specifically, the machine can determine the weight range to which the average weight belongs based on the clothes' average weight, and then use the runtime corresponding to that weight range as the drying program's runtime, thus controlling the drying program's operation based on that runtime.

[0071] Similarly, the aforementioned weight range is one of several preset weight ranges, each corresponding to a specific runtime. It's important to note that this runtime is determined based on empirical values. In other words, extensive testing has shown that setting the corresponding runtime for clothes within the preset weight range optimizes drying performance. Determining the drying program's runtime based on the average weight of the clothes, compared to the method described above which controls the drying program based on humidity levels, eliminates the need for repeatedly measuring the humidity within the machine to determine whether to stop the drying process, thus saving computational resources.

[0072] The control method for the garment care machine provided in this embodiment involves installing a gravity sensor in each hanger slot of the garment hanger rod. The weight of each garment hanging on the hanger rod is determined based on the weight values ​​measured by the gravity sensors in each slot. The difference in weight between any two garments is then calculated to determine if there is a significant difference in thickness between the garments being cared for, thus preventing the simultaneous caring of thick and thin garments and ensuring optimal drying results. Furthermore, the drying program is controlled based on the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod, achieving the goal of tailoring the drying process to different garment types and preventing over-drying or under-drying, resulting in the best possible garment care outcome.

[0073] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment care machine provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the garment care machine 30 includes: a first processing module 301, a second processing module 302, and a control module 303.

[0074] The first processing module 301 is used to acquire the weight values ​​measured by multiple gravity sensors and determine the weight of each garment hanging on the clothes hanger rod based on the weight values ​​of the multiple gravity sensors.

[0075] The second processing module 302 is used to calculate the difference in weight between every two garments. When the difference is less than or equal to a preset threshold, the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod is calculated.

[0076] The control module 303 is used to control the operation of the drying program based on the average weight.

[0077] Optionally, the second processing module 302 is also used for:

[0078] If any difference exceeds a preset threshold, a prompt message is output, which prompts the user to care for the two garments separately.

[0079] Optionally, the garment care machine also includes at least one humidity sensor, and the control module 303 is specifically used for:

[0080] The humidity value for the drying process is determined based on the average weight.

[0081] Obtain the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor.

[0082] When the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity value of the drying program, the drying program will stop running.

[0083] Optionally, the control module 303 is also used for:

[0084] The weight range to which a weight belongs is determined based on its average weight. The weight range is one of multiple preset weight ranges, and each preset weight range corresponds to a humidity value.

[0085] Use the humidity value corresponding to the weight range as the humidity value for the drying process.

[0086] Optionally, the control module 303 is also used for:

[0087] Based on the average weight, the weight range to which it belongs is determined. The weight range is one of multiple preset weight ranges, and each preset weight range corresponds to a running time.

[0088] The runtime corresponding to the weight range is used as the runtime of the drying program.

[0089] The drying program is controlled based on the runtime.

[0090] The garment care machine provided in this embodiment is used to execute the technical solution of the server in any of the aforementioned method embodiments. Its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, and will not be described again here.

[0091] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a garment care machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The machine includes 40 components: a gravity sensor 401, a processor 402, a memory 403, and a transceiver 404. The gravity sensor 401 measures the weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod of the garment care machine. Multiple gravity sensors 401 are present, but not shown in the diagram. The processor 402 processes the weight of the garments on the hanger rod of the garment care machine. The processor 402 is configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory 403 and control the receiving and transmitting actions of the transceiver 404, causing at least one processor to execute the control method steps of the garment care machine according to Embodiment 1. The specific implementation and technical effects are similar and will not be described again here.

[0092] Optionally, the garment care machine 40 also includes at least one humidity sensor for measuring the humidity value inside the garment care machine, and the processor 402 is also used to process the humidity value and weight value to control the drying program.

[0093] Embodiment 4 of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions. When executed by a processor, these computer-executable instructions are used to implement the control method steps of a garment care machine as described in Embodiment 1 above. The specific implementation method and technical effects are similar and will not be repeated here.

[0094] Embodiment 5 of the present invention provides a computer program product, including a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the control method steps of a garment care machine as described in Embodiment 1 above. The specific implementation method and technical effects are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0095] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a garment care machine, characterized in that, An application to a garment care machine, wherein each hanger slot on the hanger rod of the garment care machine is equipped with a gravity sensor, the gravity sensor being used to collect the weight of the garments hanging in the hanger slot, the method comprising: The weight values ​​measured by multiple gravity sensors are obtained, and the weight of each garment hanging on the clothes hanger rod is determined based on the weight values ​​of the multiple gravity sensors. Calculate the difference in weight between any two garments. If the difference is less than or equal to a preset threshold, calculate the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod. The drying process is controlled based on the average weight. When any of the differences exceeds the preset threshold, a prompt message is output, which prompts the user to care for the two garments separately.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment care machine also includes at least one humidity sensor, and the control of the drying program based on the average weight includes: The humidity value of the drying process is determined based on the average weight. Obtain the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor; When the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity value of the drying program, the drying program is stopped.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the humidity value of the drying process based on the average weight includes: The weight range to which it belongs is determined based on the average weight. The weight range is one of a plurality of preset weight ranges, and each preset weight range corresponds to a humidity value. The humidity value corresponding to the weight range is used as the humidity value of the drying process.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the operation of the drying program based on the average weight includes: Based on the average weight, the weight range to which it belongs is determined. The weight range is one of a plurality of preset weight ranges, and each preset weight range corresponds to a running time. The runtime corresponding to the weight range is taken as the runtime of the drying program; The operation of the drying program is controlled according to the runtime.

5. A garment care machine, characterized in that, The garment care machine has a gravity sensor installed in each hanger slot of the hanger rod. The gravity sensor is used to collect the weight of the garments hanging in the hanger slot. The garment care machine includes: The first processing module is used to acquire the weight values ​​measured by multiple gravity sensors and determine the weight of each garment hanging on the clothes hanger rod based on the weight values ​​of the multiple gravity sensors. The second processing module is used to calculate the difference in weight between every two garments. When the difference is less than or equal to a preset threshold, the average weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod is calculated. The control module is used to control the operation of the drying program based on the average weight; the second processing module is further used to: When any of the differences exceeds the preset threshold, a prompt message is output, which prompts the user to care for the two garments separately.

6. The garment care machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The garment care machine also includes at least one humidity sensor, and the control module is specifically used for: The humidity value of the drying process is determined based on the average weight. Obtain the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor; When the humidity value measured by the humidity sensor is less than or equal to the humidity value of the drying program, the drying program is stopped.

7. A garment care machine, characterized in that, include: Multiple gravity sensors, a processor, and a memory communicatively connected to the processor; The plurality of gravity sensors are used to measure the weight of the garments hanging on the hanger rod of the garment care machine; The processor is used to process the weight of the clothes on the hanger rod of the garment care machine; The memory stores the executable instructions of the processor; The processor is configured to implement the control method of the garment care machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 4 by executing the executable instructions.

8. A readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method of the garment care machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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