Additive dosing device control method, control module and additive dosing device

Abstract

This invention discloses a control method, control module, and additive dispensing device for an additive dispensing device. The control method includes: storing the association relationship between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices; and determining the dispensing order of each washing and care device based on the operating status and / or association relationship of the associated washing and care devices. In this invention, the additive dispensing device can be associated with multiple washing and care devices. Based on the operating status of each washing and care device and / or its association relationship with the additive dispensing device, the additive dispensing device is controlled to automatically dispense additives to different washing and care devices sequentially, enabling each washing and care device to have an automatic dispensing function. This eliminates the need for the user to manually trigger the additive dispensing device, improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing technology, specifically, it relates to a control method, control module and additive dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their experience with laundry and garment care has become more refined. More and more families own two or more laundry and garment care devices to meet the different needs of different garments. Among them, laundry and garment care devices such as washing machines and dryers are common household appliances, and various laundry and garment care devices have brought a lot of convenience to people's lives.

[0003] In the process of washing and caring for clothes, one or more of the additives used for washing and caring for clothes, such as detergents, fabric softeners, fragrances, bleach, and disinfectants, need to be applied to the clothes to achieve the effects of washing, caring for, adding fragrance, and disinfecting the clothes, thus achieving more meticulous washing and care for clothes.

[0004] In laundry room or smart balcony laundry scenarios, multiple laundry devices are used simultaneously or sequentially. How to achieve more precise and intelligent control of the additive dispensing device to sequentially dispense additives to each laundry device has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a method for controlling an additive dispensing device to automatically dispense additives to multiple washing and care devices in sequence.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A method for controlling an additive dispensing device, comprising:

[0009] Store the association between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices;

[0010] Based on the operating status and / or relationships of the associated washing and care equipment, determine the deployment order of each washing and care equipment.

[0011] Furthermore, the information regarding the association includes at least the priority of the additive dispensing device in dispensing additives to each washing and care device, so as to control the additive dispensing device to dispense the corresponding additives to each washing and care device in sequence based on the dispensing order determined by the priority.

[0012] Furthermore, storing the association between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices includes:

[0013] Receive and store the priority of additives being dispensed to each washing and care device by the additive dispensing device, which is determined by external writing.

[0014] And / or, store the priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care device, determined based on the configuration information of each washing and care device, wherein the configuration information includes the washing and care device type, capacity value, allowed washing and care program and the standard dispensing parameters corresponding to the washing and care program.

[0015] Furthermore, the priority of the additive dispensing device for dispensing additives to each washing and care device is determined according to the priority of dispensing additives to pulsator washing machines or drum washing machines.

[0016] And / or, determine the priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care device according to the order of the capacity value of each washing and care device from small to large;

[0017] And / or, according to the main washing and care procedure or the supplementary washing and care procedure being performed, determine the priority of the additive dispensing device for dispensing additives to each washing and care equipment.

[0018] And / or, determine the priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care equipment according to the standard dispensing parameters corresponding to the washing and care procedures that are allowed to be dispensed by each washing and care equipment, in ascending order.

[0019] Furthermore, the operating status and / or association relationships of the associated washing and care equipment include:

[0020] Based on the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment, determine the washing and care program for each washing and care equipment;

[0021] If multiple washing and care devices are performing the washing and care program simultaneously, the order in which each washing and care device is deployed is determined based on the operating status and / or relationship of the associated washing and care devices.

[0022] Furthermore, if multiple washing and care devices are simultaneously performing the same washing and care program, the order in which each washing and care device is deployed is determined based on the association relationship.

[0023] If multiple washing and care devices are simultaneously executing different washing and care programs, the dosage data of each washing and care device is determined based on the washing and care program, and the order of adding additives to each washing and care device is determined based on the dosage data. The dosage data includes the type of additive, the dosage, and the dosage time.

[0024] Furthermore, additives are added to each washing and care device in sequence according to the washing and care procedure being performed, prioritizing either the main washing and care procedure or the supplementary washing and care procedure.

[0025] And / or, add the additives to each washing and care device in order of increasing dosage;

[0026] And / or, add the additives to each washing and care device in order of increasing application time.

[0027] Furthermore, the operating status and / or association relationships of the associated washing and care equipment include:

[0028] Based on the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment, determine the washing and care program for each washing and care equipment;

[0029] If multiple washing and care devices execute the washing and care program sequentially, the additives are added to each washing and care device in the order in which the washing and care program is executed.

[0030] The present invention also provides a control module for an additive dispensing device employing any of the control methods described above, comprising:

[0031] The storage unit is used to store the relationship between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices;

[0032] A communication unit is used to acquire the operating status of the washing and care equipment associated with the additive dispensing device;

[0033] The generation unit is connected to the storage unit and the communication unit respectively. It is used to receive the association relationship between the additive dispensing device and each washing and care equipment stored in the storage unit and the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment obtained by the communication unit, and to determine the dispensing order of each washing and care equipment based on the operating status and / or association relationship.

[0034] The present invention also provides an additive dispensing device, employing any of the control methods described above, and / or having the additive dispensing device control module described above.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0036] 1. In this invention, the additive dispensing device can be associated with multiple washing and care devices. Based on the operating status of each washing and care device and / or its association with the additive dispensing device, the additive dispensing device is controlled to automatically dispense additives to different washing and care devices in sequence, so that each washing and care device has an automatic dispensing function, eliminating the need for the user to manually trigger the additive dispensing device and improving the user experience.

[0037] 2. In this invention, the order of addition is determined based on the pre-stored association between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices or the washing and care program of each washing and care device. This allows for the rapid determination of the priority of the additive dispensing device to each washing and care device, thereby achieving intelligent and precise application of different types of additives to multiple washing and care devices.

[0038] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an additive dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a logic block diagram of an additive dispensing device control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control module for an additive dispensing device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a block diagram showing the connection between the additive dispensing device, the washing and care equipment, and the smart terminal in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] In the diagram: 100, additive dispensing device; 200, washing and care equipment; 300, intelligent terminal; 400, control module; 401, storage unit; 402, communication unit; 403, generation unit; 404, control unit.

[0045] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To make the objectives, 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 with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship according to the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a control method for an additive dispensing device 100, comprising the following steps:

[0051] Step S1: Store the association relationship between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200;

[0052] Step S2: Determine the deployment order of each washing and care device 200 based on the operating status and / or association relationship of the associated washing and care devices 200.

[0053] In this embodiment, the additive dispensing device 100 can be associated with multiple washing and care devices 200. Based on the operating status of each washing and care device 200 and / or its association with the additive dispensing device 100, the additive dispensing device 100 can be controlled to automatically dispense additives to different washing and care devices 200 in sequence, so that each washing and care device 200 has an automatic dispensing function, eliminating the need for the user to manually trigger the additive dispensing device 100 and improving the user experience.

[0054] In this embodiment, the information of the association relationship includes at least the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200, so as to control the additive dispensing device 100 to dispense the corresponding additives to each washing and care device 200 in sequence based on the dispensing order determined by the priority.

[0055] In this embodiment, the order of addition is determined based on the pre-stored association between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200. This allows for the rapid determination of the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200, thereby achieving intelligent and precise application of different types of additives to multiple washing and care devices 200.

[0056] In this embodiment, the additive dispensing device 100 is communicatively connected to each washing and care device 200, and the association relationship is stored on the additive dispensing device 100 and / or each washing and care device 200; preferably, the additive dispensing device 100 and each washing and care device 200 are communicatively connected to a smart terminal 300, and the association relationship is stored on the smart terminal 300, which is a server and / or a mobile terminal.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, step S1, storing the association between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200, includes the following steps:

[0058] Step S11: Receive and store the priority of additive dispensing from the additive dispensing device 100 to each shampoo and conditioner 200, which is determined by external writing; preferably, use an App installed on a mobile terminal to edit the priority of additive dispensing from the additive dispensing device 100 to each shampoo and conditioner 200, and receive and store the priority; preferably, the priority is associated with App account information and stored on the server.

[0059] In this embodiment, the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200 is received from an externally written source, and the association relationship including the priority is stored, allowing the establishment, updating or cancellation of the association relationship between the washing and care device 200 and the additive dispensing device 100.

[0060] In this embodiment, the user uses an App installed on a mobile terminal to edit the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to dispense additives to each washing and care device 200, and to establish, update, or cancel the association between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200, so as to realize the control of the additive dispensing device 100 to dispense additives to each washing and care device 200 in sequence based on the user's usage preferences, thereby improving the user experience.

[0061] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, step S2, the operation status and / or association relationship of the associated washing and care equipment 200 includes the following steps:

[0062] Step S21: Based on the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment 200, determine the washing and care program for each washing and care equipment 200;

[0063] Step S22: If multiple washing and care devices 200 are simultaneously executing the washing and care program, the order of deployment of each washing and care device 200 is determined based on the operating status and / or association relationship of the associated washing and care devices 200.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, in step S22, if multiple washing and care devices 200 are simultaneously executing the same washing and care program, the order of deployment of each washing and care device 200 is determined based on the association relationship.

[0065] like Figure 2As shown in this embodiment, in step S22, if multiple washing and care devices 200 are simultaneously executing different washing and care programs, the delivery data of each washing and care device 200 is determined based on the washing and care program, and the delivery order of the additives to each washing and care device 200 is determined based on the delivery data. The delivery data includes the type of additive, the amount of additive, and the delivery time.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, if multiple washing and care devices 200 are simultaneously executing different washing and care programs, the additives are added to each washing and care device 200 in sequence according to whether the washing and care program being executed is the main washing and care program or the supplementary washing and care program; and / or, the additives are added to each washing and care device 200 in sequence according to the order of addition amount from small to large; and / or, the additives are added to each washing and care device 200 in sequence according to the order of addition time from short to long.

[0067] In this embodiment, the garment handling program includes a main washing and care program and additional washing and care programs. Based on garment parameters, the main washing and care program includes mixed washing, cotton fabric washing, linen fabric washing, silk fabric washing, wool fabric washing, polyester fabric washing, and down jacket washing, etc. Based on the working mode, the main washing and care program includes rinsing, spin-drying, and washing and rinsing, etc. Based on the functions implemented, the additional washing and care programs include disinfection, sterilization, steaming, and self-cleaning, etc.

[0068] Additives can be categorized into main detergents and builder detergents. Main detergents include all types of detergents. Builder detergents, in terms of function, include softeners, bleachers, disinfectants, fragrances, etc. In terms of acidity or alkalinity, main detergents or builder detergents include acidic additives, neutral additives, and alkaline additives.

[0069] In this embodiment, the additive dispensing device 100 sequentially dispenses additives to each washing and care device 200 according to whether the additive dispensed in the corresponding washing and care procedure is the main detergent or the additive dispensed in the corresponding washing and care procedure is the auxiliary detergent.

[0070] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, step S2, the operation status and / or association relationship of the associated washing and care equipment 200 includes the following steps:

[0071] Step S21: Based on the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment 200, determine the washing and care program for each washing and care equipment 200;

[0072] Step S22: If multiple washing and care devices 200 execute the washing and care program sequentially, the additive is added to each washing and care device 200 in the order of execution of the washing and care program.

[0073] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, after determining the order of deployment of each washing and care device 200 in step S2, the following steps are also included:

[0074] Step S3: Based on the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment 200, determine the deployment data of the washing and care equipment 200;

[0075] Step S4: Send a dispensing instruction to the additive dispensing device 100 based on the determined dispensing sequence and dispensing data to control the additive dispensing device 100 to dispense additives to each washing and care device 200 in sequence.

[0076] Through the above-described additive dispensing device 100 control method, the additive dispensing device 100 can be associated with multiple washing and care devices 200. Based on the operating status of each washing and care device 200 and / or its association with the additive dispensing device 100, the additive dispensing device 100 can be controlled to automatically dispense additives to different washing and care devices 200 in sequence, so that each washing and care device 200 has an automatic dispensing function, eliminating the need for the user to manually trigger the additive dispensing device 100 and improving the user experience.

[0077] Example 2

[0078] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is a further limitation of the above embodiment one: Step S1, storing the association relationship between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200 includes: and / or, storing the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200 based on the configuration information of each washing and care device 200, wherein the configuration information includes the type of washing and care device 200, capacity value, allowed washing and care program and standard dispensing parameters corresponding to the washing and care program.

[0079] In this embodiment, configuration information of the additive dispensing device 100 and the washing and care equipment 200 is obtained. The configuration information of the additive dispensing device 100 includes at least the types of additives covered by the additive dispensing device 100, and / or the storage location of the additives, and / or additive dispensing data recommended based on the garment handling procedure.

[0080] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the additive dispensing device 100, each washing and care device 200 and the smart terminal 300 are communicatively connected so that data transmission can be realized between the smart terminal 300 and each washing and care device 200 and the additive dispensing device 100. The data includes the configuration information of each washing and care device 200 and the configuration information of the additive dispensing device 100, as well as the washing and care program and the dispensing data determined based on the washing and care program.

[0081] In this embodiment, the smart terminal 300 can be connected to each washing and care device 200 and the additive dispensing device 100 via wireless communication methods such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, infrared, and radio frequency. The smart terminal 300 is a server and / or a mobile terminal.

[0082] In this embodiment, the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 in dispensing additives to each washing and care device 200 is determined according to the following: preferentially dispensing additives to pulsator washing machines or drum washing machines; and / or, the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 in dispensing additives to each washing and care device 200 is determined according to the order of the capacity values ​​of each washing and care device 200 from smallest to largest; and / or, the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 in dispensing additives to each washing and care device 200 is determined according to whether the executed washing and care program is the main washing and care program or the additional washing and care program that preferentially dispenses additives; and / or, the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 in dispensing additives to each washing and care device 200 is determined according to the order of the standard dispensing parameters corresponding to the washing and care programs that each washing and care device 200 is allowed to dispense from from smallest to largest.

[0083] In this embodiment, each washing and care device 200 is allowed to perform a washing and care program, and the washing and care program corresponds to a standard dosing parameter, which is the amount of additive to be added for each preset weight of clothing or each preset amount of water.

[0084] By using the additive dispensing device 100 control method described above, the dispensing order can be determined based on the pre-stored association between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200 or the washing and care programs of each washing and care device 200. This allows for the rapid determination of the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to dispense additives to each washing and care device 200, thereby achieving intelligent and precise dispensing of different types of additives to multiple washing and care devices 200.

[0085] Example 3

[0086] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a control module 400 for an additive dispensing device 100 employing the control method described above, comprising: a storage unit 401 for storing the association relationship between the additive dispensing device 100 and multiple washing and care devices 200; a communication unit 402 for acquiring the operating status of the washing and care devices 200 associated with the additive dispensing device 100; and a generation unit 403 connected to the storage unit 401 and the communication unit 402 respectively, for receiving the association relationship between the additive dispensing device 100 and each washing and care device 200 stored in the storage unit 401 and the operating status of the associated washing and care devices 200 acquired by the communication unit 402, and determining the dispensing order of each washing and care device 200 based on the operating status and / or association relationship of the associated washing and care devices 200.

[0087] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the control module 400 of the additive dispensing device 100 is installed on the additive dispensing device 100 and / or each washing and care device 200 and / or the server and / or the mobile terminal. The storage unit 401 receives and stores the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200, determined by external writing, and / or stores the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200, determined based on the configuration information of each washing and care device 200. The communication unit 402 acquires the operating status of each washing and care device 200. The generation unit 403 determines the dispensing order and dispensing data of each washing and care device 200 based on the operating status of each washing and care device 200 and / or the priority of the additive dispensing device 100 to each washing and care device 200.

[0088] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the control module 400 also includes a control unit 404 connected to the generation unit 403. This control unit 404 acquires the dispensing order and dispensing data determined by the generation unit 403, and generates a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing order and dispensing data. This instruction controls the additive dispensing device 100 to sequentially dispense additives to each of the washing and conditioning devices 200. The control unit 404 can be a control device installed on the additive dispensing device 100, generating a dispensing instruction based on the washing and conditioning program of each washing and conditioning device 200. Alternatively, it can be a smart terminal 300, independent of the additive dispensing device 100 but connected to it for data transmission, generating an additive dispensing instruction based on the user's operation of an application on the smart terminal 300. It can also be a washing and conditioning device 200 receiving additive dispensing from the additive dispensing device 100, generating a dispensing instruction based on the washing and conditioning program executed by the washing and conditioning device 200, and / or its association with the additive dispensing device 100, and / or the user's control instruction.

[0089] The control module 400 controls the additive dispensing device 100 to accurately dispense additives to each washing and care device 200, enabling each washing and care device 200 to automatically dispense additives, thereby achieving more precise determination of the amount of additives dispensed and more meticulous washing and garment care.

[0090] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling an additive dispensing device, characterized in that, include: Store the association between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices; Based on the operating status and relationships of the associated washing and care equipment, the deployment order of each washing and care equipment is determined; The information regarding the association includes at least the priority of the additive dispensing device for dispensing additives to each washing and care device, so as to control the additive dispensing device to dispense the corresponding additives to each washing and care device in sequence based on the dispensing order determined by the priority. The system receives the priority of the additive dispensing device to each washing and care device written externally, and stores the association relationship including the priority, allowing the establishment, updating or cancellation of the association relationship between the washing and care device and the additive dispensing device. The storage of the association between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices includes: Receive and store the priority of additives being dispensed to each washing and care device by the additive dispensing device, which is determined by external writing. The system stores the priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care device, which is determined based on the configuration information of each washing and care device. The configuration information includes the type of washing and care device, capacity value, allowed washing and care program, and standard dispensing parameters corresponding to the washing and care program. If multiple washing and care devices are simultaneously executing the same washing and care program, the order in which each washing and care device is deployed is determined based on the association relationship. If multiple washing and care devices are simultaneously executing different washing and care programs, the dosage data of each washing and care device is determined based on the washing and care program, and the order of adding additives to each washing and care device is determined based on the dosage data. The dosage data includes the type of additive, the dosage, and the dosage time.

2. The method for controlling an additive dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care device is determined by prioritizing the dispensing of additives to either top-loading or front-loading washing machines. And / or, determine the priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care device according to the order of the capacity value of each washing and care device from small to large; And / or, according to the main washing and care procedure or the supplementary washing and care procedure being performed, determine the priority of the additive dispensing device for dispensing additives to each washing and care equipment. And / or, determine the priority of the additive dispensing device for each washing and care equipment according to the standard dispensing parameters corresponding to the washing and care procedures that are allowed to be dispensed by each washing and care equipment, in ascending order.

3. The method for controlling an additive dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, If multiple washing and care devices are simultaneously executing the same washing and care program, the order in which each washing and care device is deployed is determined based on the association relationship. If multiple washing and care devices are simultaneously executing different washing and care programs, the dosage data of each washing and care device is determined based on the washing and care program, and the order of adding additives to each washing and care device is determined based on the dosage data. The dosage data includes the type of additive, the dosage, and the dosage time.

4. The method for controlling an additive dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Additives are added to each washing and care equipment in sequence according to the washing and care procedure being performed, prioritizing either the main washing and care procedure or the supplementary washing and care procedure. And / or, add the additives to each washing and care device in order of increasing dosage; And / or, add the additives to each washing and care device in order of increasing application time.

5. The method for controlling an additive dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operational status and / or association relationships of the associated washing and care equipment include: If multiple washing and care devices execute the washing and care program sequentially, the additives are added to each washing and care device in the order in which the washing and care program is executed.

6. A control module for an additive dispensing device employing the control method described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, include: The storage unit is used to store the relationship between the additive dispensing device and multiple washing and care devices; A communication unit is used to acquire the operating status of the washing and care equipment associated with the additive dispensing device; The generation unit is connected to the storage unit and the communication unit respectively. It is used to receive the association relationship between the additive dispensing device and each washing and care equipment stored in the storage unit and the operating status of the associated washing and care equipment obtained by the communication unit, and to determine the dispensing order of each washing and care equipment based on the operating status and / or association relationship.

7. An additive dispensing device, characterized in that, The control method described in any one of claims 1-5 is employed, and / or, the additive dispensing device control module described in claim 6 is provided.

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