Control method, device, storage medium and product of a lint collector of a drying apparatus

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of drying equipment line dander collector control method, equipment, storage medium and product, by corresponding the position of line dander collector on the shell of drying equipment is increased window, simultaneously also be provided with movable cover and cover driving device at window, by detecting whether the drying program of the drying equipment is run end;After drying program runs end, control cover driving device drives the movable cover movement, show window, for user can observe line dander collector by window, and / or take out line dander collector and clean up.The present application embodiment can show window by controlling movable cover opening, can be directly determined whether line dander collector needs cleaning by window, and / or take out line dander collector and clean up, it is convenient for user to master the timing of cleaning line dander collector, promptly clean up line dander collector, avoid line dander collector to occur blockage, improve drying equipment use experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to a control method, device, storage medium, and product for a lint collector in a drying equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of drying equipment, more and more people are using it to dry their clothes. During operation, drying equipment collects lint from clothes falling into the airflow path. This lint is mostly stored in a lint collector inside the drying equipment. However, after a certain period of time, the lint collector may become clogged with lint, usually requiring manual cleaning.

[0003] Because the lint collector is located inside the drying equipment, users usually cannot determine whether the lint collector is clogged. Users need to remove the lint collector from the drying equipment to determine if it is clogged. If it is clogged, the lint collector needs to be cleaned and then reinstalled in the drying equipment. If it is not clogged, the lint collector is reinstalled in the drying equipment. This process is quite cumbersome, and users cannot accurately determine when to clean the lint collector, which causes inconvenience to users and affects the user experience of the drying equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a control method, device, storage medium, and product for a lint collector in a drying equipment, so as to facilitate the determination of whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned, enabling users to clean the lint collector in a timely manner and improving the user experience of the drying equipment.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention is to provide a control method for a lint collector in a drying device, wherein the lint collector is disposed inside the drying device, and a window is disposed on the outer shell of the drying device corresponding to the position of the lint collector, and a movable cover plate and a cover plate driving device are disposed at the window; the method includes:

[0006] Detect whether the drying process of the drying equipment has finished running;

[0007] After the drying process is completed, the cover plate driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover plate to move and display the window so that the user can observe the lint collector and / or remove the lint collector for cleaning through the window.

[0008] In one possible design, controlling the cover plate drive device to drive the movable cover plate to move includes:

[0009] Receives an instruction from a user to open the movable cover via the control panel of the drying equipment, or an instruction from a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment to open the movable cover;

[0010] According to the instruction to open the movable cover, the cover driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover to move.

[0011] In one possible design, an image acquisition device is provided at the lint collector; before the control device for driving the cover plate moves, it further includes:

[0012] The image acquisition device acquires images of the lint collector, and determines whether the lint collector needs cleaning based on the images; if cleaning is required, a prompt message is sent to the terminal communicating with the drying equipment; or

[0013] The image acquisition device acquires an image of the lint collector and sends the image to a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment, so that the terminal or the user on the terminal side can determine whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned.

[0014] In one possible design, a light is also provided at the wire chip collector, and the process of acquiring an image of the wire chip collector via the image acquisition device further includes:

[0015] The lighting is activated to illuminate the lint collector.

[0016] In one possible design, the cover plate driving device includes a linear motion mechanism whose direction of motion is parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment, so as to drive the movable cover plate to move along a trajectory parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment.

[0017] A second aspect of the present invention is to provide a control device for a lint collector in a drying equipment, wherein the lint collector is disposed inside the drying equipment, and a window is disposed on the outer shell of the drying equipment corresponding to the position of the lint collector, and a movable cover plate and a cover plate driving device are disposed at the window; the device includes:

[0018] The detection unit is used to detect whether the drying process of the drying equipment has ended;

[0019] The control unit is configured to control the cover drive device to move the movable cover after the drying program has finished running, thereby displaying the window so that the user can observe the lint collector through the window and / or remove the lint collector for cleaning.

[0020] In one possible design, when the control unit controls the cover plate driving device to drive the movable cover plate to move, it is used to:

[0021] Receives an instruction from a user to open the movable cover via the control panel of the drying equipment, or an instruction from a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment to open the movable cover;

[0022] According to the instruction to open the movable cover, the cover driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover to move.

[0023] In one possible design, an image acquisition device is provided at the lint collector; before controlling the cover plate driving device to drive the movable cover plate to move, the control unit is also used for:

[0024] The image acquisition device acquires images of the lint collector, and determines whether the lint collector needs cleaning based on the images; if cleaning is required, a prompt message is sent to the terminal communicating with the drying equipment; or

[0025] The image acquisition device acquires an image of the lint collector and sends the image to a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment, so that the terminal or the user on the terminal side can determine whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned.

[0026] In one possible design, a light is also provided at the wire chip collector, and the control unit, when acquiring an image of the wire chip collector via the image acquisition device, is further configured to:

[0027] The lighting is activated to illuminate the lint collector.

[0028] In one possible design, the cover plate driving device includes a linear motion mechanism whose direction of motion is parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment, so as to drive the movable cover plate to move along a trajectory parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment.

[0029] A third aspect of the present invention is to provide a drying apparatus, comprising:

[0030] Memory, used to store computer programs;

[0031] A processor for running a computer program stored in the memory to implement the method as described in the first aspect.

[0032] A fourth aspect of the present invention is to provide a drying device, characterized in that a lint collector is provided inside the drying device, a window is provided on the outer shell of the drying device corresponding to the position of the lint collector, a movable cover plate and a cover plate driving device are provided at the window, and the drying device further includes a control device for the lint collector as described in the third aspect, the control device for the lint collector being communicatively connected to the cover plate driving device.

[0033] A fifth aspect of the present invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon;

[0034] When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method described in the first aspect.

[0035] A sixth aspect of the present invention is to provide a computer program product comprising a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in the first aspect.

[0036] The present invention provides a control method, device, storage medium, and product for a lint collector in a drying equipment. By adding a window to the outer casing of the drying equipment corresponding to the lint collector, and also providing a movable cover and a cover driving device at the window, the invention detects whether the drying program of the drying equipment has ended. After the drying program ends, the cover driving device drives the movable cover to move, revealing the window. This allows the user to observe the lint collector and / or remove it for cleaning through the window. In this embodiment of the invention, by controlling the opening of the movable cover, a window can be displayed, allowing for a direct visual determination of whether the lint collector needs cleaning and / or removal for cleaning. This facilitates the user's understanding of when to clean the lint collector, enabling timely cleaning and preventing clogging, thus improving the user experience of the drying equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1a This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 1b This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a control method for a lint collector in a drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a lint collector in a drying device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a lint collector in a drying device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a lint collector in a drying device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 A structural diagram of the control device for the lint collector in the drying equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the control device for the lint collector in a drying equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0046] 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, and 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.

[0047] During operation, the drying equipment collects lint from clothes falling into the circulating airflow. Most of this lint is stored in the lint collector inside the drying equipment. However, after a certain period of time, the lint collector may become clogged. If the user does not clean the lint filter in time, the following problems may occur:

[0048] 1) Poor airflow and localized heat accumulation pose a risk of fire from lint in electrically heated dryers, creating a safety hazard for users.

[0049] 2) Poor airflow leads to prolonged drying time and wasted energy;

[0050] 3) Poor drying effect, causing user complaints.

[0051] To avoid the aforementioned problems, manual cleaning by the user is usually required. However, since the lint collector is located inside the drying equipment, users typically cannot determine whether it is clogged. They must remove the lint collector from the drying equipment to assess the blockage. If clogged, the collector must be cleaned and then reinstalled. If not clogged, it is simply reinstalled. This process is cumbersome, and users cannot accurately determine when to clean the lint collector, which may result in it not being clogged at all or having been clogged for a long time, causing inconvenience and impacting the user experience of the drying equipment.

[0052] To address the aforementioned technical problems, in this embodiment of the invention, a window is added to the outer casing of the drying equipment at the position corresponding to the lint collector. The lint collector can be observed through the window, and it can be removed for cleaning. In addition, a movable cover and a cover driving device are provided at the window. The movable cover can be opened and closed under the drive of the cover driving device. In the closed state, the movable cover can cover the window, and in the open state, the movable cover can expose the window.

[0053] In this embodiment of the invention, it is possible to detect whether the drying equipment has finished running. After the drying program has finished running, the cover plate driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover plate to move and display a window so that the user can observe the lint collector through the window and / or take out the lint collector for cleaning. This allows the user to grasp the timing of cleaning the lint collector, clean it in a timely manner, avoid clogging of the lint collector, and improve the user experience of the drying equipment.

[0054] like Figure 1a and Figure 1b As shown, a window 104 is provided on the outer casing of the drying equipment 101 at a position corresponding to the lint collector 105. A movable cover plate 102 and a cover plate driving device 103 are provided at the window 104. The cover plate driving device 103 includes a linear motion mechanism, the direction of which is parallel to the outer casing of the drying equipment 101, so as to drive the movable cover plate 102 to move along a trajectory parallel to the outer casing of the drying equipment 101. For example, the movable cover plate 102 moves according to... Figure 1a After moving in the direction of the arrow to the position of the dotted line, it can be like... Figure 1b The window 104 is shown, through which the lint collector 105 inside the drying equipment 101 can be observed.

[0055] For example, Figure 1a The linear motion mechanism can be a damped magnetic slider, driven by a motor, which can make the damped magnetic slider move within a certain stroke, thereby driving the movable cover plate 102 to move.

[0056] Alternatively, the lint collector can be a prism-shaped structure (without a top and bottom surface) enclosed by four rectangular faces. One face is a rectangular transparent structure without a filter, while the other three faces are rectangular filters. The transparent structure faces the window, allowing the viewer to see the amount of lint on the filter and whether it is clogged, thus determining whether the lint collector needs cleaning. Of course, this embodiment is not limited to a prism-shaped structure.

[0057] The control process of the lint collector in the drying equipment will be explained and described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0058] Figure 2This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a lint collector in a drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment provides a control method for a lint collector in a drying device. A lint collector is installed inside the drying device, and a window is provided on the outer casing of the drying device corresponding to the position of the lint collector. A movable cover and a cover driving device are provided at the window. The specific steps of the method are as follows:

[0059] S201. Check whether the drying program of the drying equipment has finished running.

[0060] In this embodiment, since the lint collector is in operation during the drying process, the observation and cleaning of the lint collector can be carried out when the lint collector is not in operation. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether the drying process of the drying equipment has ended.

[0061] S202. After the drying program is completed, the cover plate driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover plate to move and display the window so that the user can observe the lint collector and / or take out the lint collector for cleaning through the window.

[0062] In this embodiment, if it is determined that the drying program has ended, including when the drying equipment has completely stopped running or when the drying equipment is running other programs, such as the anti-wrinkle function program, the cover plate driving device can drive the movable cover plate to move after the drying program ends, revealing the window. At this time, the user can observe the lint collector through the window and determine whether the lint collector is blocked by lint by observation, thereby determining whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned. If it needs to be cleaned, the lint collector can be taken out from the window for cleaning. After cleaning is completed, the lint collector can be installed from the window.

[0063] Furthermore, once it is determined that the lint collector does not need to be cleaned, or after the lint collector has been cleaned and installed, the cover plate drive device can be controlled to drive the movable cover plate to move in the opposite direction, thereby closing the window.

[0064] In one alternative embodiment, after the window is displayed, a prompt message may be sent to the user indicating that the window is open, prompting the user to observe the lint collector and / or remove the lint collector for cleaning.

[0065] The control method for the lint collector in this embodiment adds a window to the outer casing of the drying equipment corresponding to the lint collector. A movable cover and a cover driving device are also installed at the window. The method detects whether the drying program of the drying equipment has ended. After the drying program ends, the cover driving device drives the movable cover to move, revealing the window. This allows the user to observe the lint collector and / or remove it for cleaning. By controlling the opening of the movable cover, the window can be displayed, allowing for a direct visual assessment of whether the lint collector needs cleaning and / or removal for cleaning. This helps users determine when to clean the lint collector, ensuring timely cleaning and preventing clogging, thus improving the user experience of the drying equipment.

[0066] As a further improvement to the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown in S202, the control device for driving the cover plate to move the movable cover plate may specifically include:

[0067] S301. Receive an instruction from the user to open the movable cover via the control panel of the drying equipment, or an instruction from the terminal connected to the drying equipment to open the movable cover.

[0068] S302. According to the opening command of the movable cover, control the cover driving device to drive the movable cover to move.

[0069] In this embodiment, the user can actively control the opening of the movable cover at any time after the drying program has finished running.

[0070] In one alternative embodiment, the control panel of the drying equipment has a button for controlling the opening and closing of the movable cover, allowing the user to input an instruction to open the movable cover.

[0071] In another alternative implementation, the drying equipment can be connected to a terminal, and the user can send a command to the drying equipment to open the movable cover via the terminal.

[0072] The terminals include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, tablets, wearable devices, smart speakers, or other smart home devices, and the communication connection methods include, but are not limited to, WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, etc.

[0073] Of course, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to issuing the active cover opening command in the manner listed above. Other methods are also possible, such as collecting the user's active cover opening command by collecting the user's voice through a voice acquisition device, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0074] Furthermore, optionally, after the window is displayed, a prompt message indicating that the window has been opened can be sent to the terminal. The prompt message can be displayed on the terminal, or it can be given through voice prompts, or it can be given to the user through the control panel or buzzer of the drying equipment. For example, the prompt message can be displayed on the control panel of the drying equipment, or an audible prompt can be given through the buzzer of the drying equipment to prompt the user to observe the lint collector and / or remove the lint collector for cleaning.

[0075] Based on any of the above embodiments, an image acquisition device is provided at the lint collector, wherein the image acquisition device is used to acquire images of the lint collector, especially images of the filter screen of the lint collector. The image acquisition device can be an infrared image acquisition device, or it can be a regular lens module. If an illumination lamp is configured to acquire images when the movable cover is closed, the image acquisition device can also be used.

[0076] Based on this, in one alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, before the cover plate driving device described in S202 drives the movable cover plate to move, it may further include:

[0077] S401. Acquire an image of the wire chip collector using the image acquisition device;

[0078] S402. Determine whether the lint collector needs cleaning based on the image;

[0079] S403. If cleaning is required, a prompt message is sent to the terminal that is connected to the drying equipment.

[0080] In this embodiment, after the image of the lint collector is acquired by the image acquisition device, the image can be analyzed to determine whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned. If it is determined that cleaning is needed, a prompt message can be sent to the terminal that is connected to the drying equipment. Of course, the user can also be prompted in other ways, thereby realizing the automatic determination of when to clean the lint collector.

[0081] In another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, before the cover plate driving device described in S202 drives the movable cover plate to move, it may further include:

[0082] S501. Acquire an image of the wire chip collector using the image acquisition device;

[0083] S502. The image is sent to a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment, so that the terminal or the user on the terminal side can determine whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned.

[0084] In this embodiment, after acquiring an image of the lint collector using an image acquisition device, the image can be directly sent to a terminal connected to the drying equipment. The terminal can analyze the image and autonomously determine whether the lint collector needs cleaning, or the user on the terminal can view the image and determine whether the lint collector needs cleaning based on the image. The terminal's autonomous image analysis can employ image analysis algorithms, such as neural network algorithms, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0085] In the above embodiments, for a common lens module, if the movable cover is closed, a light can be provided at the wire lint collector. When the image acquisition device acquires an image of the wire lint collector, the light can be activated to illuminate the wire lint collector, thereby capturing a clear image of the wire lint collector. After the image acquisition is completed, the light can be turned off.

[0086] In another optional embodiment, when the movable cover is opened, a light can be activated to illuminate the wire lint collector, allowing the user to clearly observe the collector through the window under light. Furthermore, when the movable cover is closed, the light can be turned off.

[0087] The control method for the lint collector of the drying equipment provided in the above embodiments makes it easier for users to grasp the timing of cleaning the lint collector, clean it in a timely manner, avoid clogging of the lint collector, bring more convenience to users, simplify user operation, and improve the user experience of the drying equipment.

[0088] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the control device for a lint collector in a drying equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. A lint collector is installed inside the drying equipment, and a window is provided on the outer casing of the drying equipment corresponding to the position of the lint collector. A movable cover and a cover driving device are provided at the window. The control device for the lint collector in this embodiment can execute the processing flow provided in the embodiment of the control method for the lint collector in the drying equipment, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the control device 600 of the lint collector of the drying equipment includes a detection unit 601 and a control unit 602.

[0089] The detection unit 601 is used to detect whether the drying program of the drying equipment has finished running;

[0090] The control unit 602 is configured to control the cover plate drive device to drive the movable cover plate to move after the drying program has finished running, thereby displaying the window so that the user can observe the lint collector through the window and / or remove the lint collector for cleaning.

[0091] In one possible embodiment, when the control unit 602 controls the cover plate driving device to drive the movable cover plate to move, it is used to:

[0092] Receives an instruction from a user to open the movable cover via the control panel of the drying equipment, or an instruction from a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment to open the movable cover;

[0093] According to the instruction to open the movable cover, the cover driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover to move.

[0094] In one possible embodiment, an image acquisition device is provided at the lint collector; before controlling the cover plate driving device to drive the movable cover plate to move, the control unit 602 is further configured to:

[0095] The image acquisition device acquires images of the lint collector, and determines whether the lint collector needs cleaning based on the images; if cleaning is required, a prompt message is sent to the terminal communicating with the drying equipment; or

[0096] The image acquisition device acquires an image of the lint collector and sends the image to a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment, so that the terminal or the user on the terminal side can determine whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned.

[0097] In one possible embodiment, a light is also provided at the lint collector, and the control unit 602, when acquiring an image of the lint collector via the image acquisition device, is further configured to:

[0098] The lighting is activated to illuminate the lint collector.

[0099] In one possible embodiment, the cover plate driving device includes a linear motion mechanism whose motion direction is parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment, so as to drive the movable cover plate to move along a trajectory parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment.

[0100] The control device for the lint collector in the drying equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention can be specifically used to perform the above-mentioned tasks. Figure 2-5 The specific functions of the provided method embodiments will not be elaborated here.

[0101] The control device for the lint collector in the drying equipment provided in this embodiment of the invention adds a window to the outer shell of the drying equipment corresponding to the position of the lint collector. A movable cover and a cover driving device are also provided at the window. The device detects whether the drying program of the drying equipment has ended. After the drying program ends, the cover driving device is controlled to move the movable cover, revealing the window. This allows the user to observe the lint collector and / or remove it for cleaning through the window. This embodiment, by controlling the opening of the movable cover, reveals the window, allowing for a direct visual determination of whether the lint collector needs cleaning and / or removal for cleaning. This helps users understand when to clean the lint collector, ensuring timely cleaning and preventing clogging, thus improving the user experience of the drying equipment.

[0102] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The control device for the lint collector in the drying device provided in this embodiment can execute the processing flow provided in the control method embodiment for the lint collector in the drying device, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the control device 70 of the lint collector for the drying equipment includes a memory 71, a processor 72, and a computer program; wherein the computer program is stored in the memory 71 and configured to be executed by the processor 72 to perform the control method of the lint collector for the drying equipment described in the above embodiments. Furthermore, the control device 70 of the lint collector for the drying equipment may also have a communication interface 73 for transmitting instructions and / or data.

[0103] Figure 7 The control device for the lint collector of the drying equipment shown in the embodiment can be used to execute the technical solution of the control method embodiment of the lint collector of the drying equipment described above. Its implementation principle and technical effect are similar, and will not be repeated here.

[0104] In addition, this embodiment also provides a drying device, wherein a lint collector is provided inside the drying device, and a window is provided on the outer shell of the drying device corresponding to the position of the lint collector. A movable cover plate and a cover plate driving device are provided at the window. The drying device also includes a control device for the lint collector as described in the above embodiment, and the control device for the lint collector is communicatively connected to the cover plate driving device.

[0105] The control device of the lint collector of the drying equipment is used to detect whether the drying program of the drying equipment has ended; after the drying program ends, the control device of the cover plate drive device drives the movable cover plate to move and display the window so that the user can observe the lint collector through the window and / or take out the lint collector for cleaning.

[0106] In addition, this embodiment also provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, the computer program being executed by a processor to implement the control method for the lint collector of the drying equipment described in the above embodiment.

[0107] In addition, this embodiment also provides a computer program product, including a computer program, which is executed by a processor to implement the control method of the lint collector of the drying equipment described in the above embodiment.

[0108] In the several embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0109] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0110] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or in the form of hardware plus software functional units.

[0111] The integrated units implemented as software functional units described above can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. These software functional units, stored in a storage medium, include several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute some steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the above-described division of functional modules is merely an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. The specific working process of the device described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0113] 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; and these 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 lint collector in a drying equipment, characterized in that, The drying equipment is equipped with a lint collector inside. A window is located on the outer shell of the drying equipment corresponding to the lint collector. A movable cover and a cover driving device are located at the window. The cover driving device includes a linear motion mechanism whose movement direction is parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment, thereby driving the movable cover to move along a trajectory parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment. The linear motion mechanism is a damped magnetic sliding block, driven by a motor, causing the damped magnetic sliding block to move within a certain stroke, which in turn drives the movable cover to move. The lint collector is a prism-shaped structure without a top or bottom surface, enclosed by four rectangular faces. One face is a rectangular transparent structure without a filter, and the other three faces are rectangular filters. The transparent structure faces the window. The method includes: Detect whether the drying process of the drying equipment has finished running; After the drying program is completed, the cover plate driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover plate to move, display the window and send a prompt message to the user that the window is open, so as to prompt the user to observe through the window whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned and / or to take out the lint collector for cleaning; Once it is determined that the lint collector does not need to be cleaned, or after the lint collector has been cleaned and installed, the cover plate drive device is controlled to drive the movable cover plate to move in the opposite direction, thereby closing the window.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the cover plate driving device to drive the movable cover plate to move includes: Receives an instruction from a user to open the movable cover via the control panel of the drying equipment, or an instruction from a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment to open the movable cover; According to the instruction to open the movable cover, the cover driving device is controlled to drive the movable cover to move.

3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, An image acquisition device is provided at the lint collector; before the cover plate driving device drives the movable cover plate to move, it also includes: The image acquisition device acquires images of the lint collector, and determines whether the lint collector needs cleaning based on the images; if cleaning is required, a prompt message is sent to the terminal communicating with the drying equipment; or The image acquisition device acquires an image of the lint collector and sends the image to a terminal that is communicatively connected to the drying equipment, so that the terminal or the user on the terminal side can determine whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wire chip collector is also equipped with a lighting lamp, and the process of acquiring images of the wire chip collector using the image acquisition device further includes: The lighting is activated to illuminate the lint collector.

5. A control device for a lint collector in a drying equipment, characterized in that, The drying equipment is equipped with a lint collector inside. A window is located on the outer shell of the drying equipment corresponding to the lint collector. A movable cover and a cover driving device are located at the window. The cover driving device includes a linear motion mechanism whose movement direction is parallel to the outer shell of the drying equipment, thereby driving the movable cover to move along a trajectory parallel to the outer shell. The linear motion mechanism is a damped magnetic sliding block, driven by a motor, causing the damped magnetic sliding block to move within a certain stroke, which in turn drives the movable cover to move. The lint collector is a prism-shaped structure without a top or bottom surface, enclosed by four rectangular faces. One face is a rectangular transparent structure without a filter, while the other three faces are rectangular filters. The transparent structure faces the window. The equipment includes: The detection unit is used to detect whether the drying process of the drying equipment has ended; The control unit is used to control the cover plate drive device to drive the movable cover plate to move after the drying program is completed, display the window and send a prompt message to the user that the window is open, so as to prompt the user to observe through the window whether the lint collector needs to be cleaned and / or to take out the lint collector for cleaning; The control unit is further configured to, upon determining that the lint collector does not need to be cleaned, or after cleaning and installing the lint collector, control the cover plate drive device to drive the movable cover plate to move in the opposite direction, thereby closing the window.

6. A control device for a lint collector in a drying equipment, characterized in that, include: Memory, used to store computer programs; A processor for running a computer program stored in the memory to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

7. A drying device, characterized in that, The drying equipment is equipped with a lint collector inside, and a window is provided on the outer shell of the drying equipment corresponding to the position of the lint collector. A movable cover plate and a cover plate driving device are provided at the window. The drying equipment also includes a control device for the lint collector as described in claim 6, and the control device for the lint collector is communicatively connected to the cover plate driving device.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It contains computer programs; When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

9. A computer program product, characterized in that, Includes a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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