A control method of a washing apparatus

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and discloses a control method of washing equipment, wherein a washing program of the washing equipment comprises a plurality of washing stages arranged according to a running sequence; the control method is a method for analyzing the washing stages in a program setting process, comprising: receiving a signal that one of the washing stages is selected; analyzing the washing stages, and judging that the selected washing stage is any washing stage between the beginning and the end of the running sequence; then, marking all the washing stages before the selected washing stage in the running sequence as not to be executed, and marking all the washing stages after the selected washing stage in the running sequence as to be executed. In the present application, when setting the washing program, the user only selects one of the washing stages, and can complete the setting of whether to execute the plurality of washing stages, thereby simplifying the operation steps of the user when setting the washing program.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of washing equipment, and more specifically, relates to a control method for washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Current washing machines typically require multiple washing stages to complete a full washing program. Taking a washing machine as an example, a complete washing program generally includes four stages: soaking, washing, rinsing, and spin-drying. However, in actual use, depending on the user's needs, it's sometimes unnecessary to run all four stages. For instance, for clothes that are easily soaked or lightly soiled, users may prefer to skip the soaking stage to improve washing efficiency. Alternatively, for clothes that have been hand-washed, only the spin-drying stage is needed to dry them.

[0003] However, current washing machine control interfaces typically require users to individually select each washing stage. For example, if the washing machine defaults to selecting all washing stages upon startup, the user must click each corresponding washing stage icon to turn it off, thus skipping that stage during the washing program. Alternatively, if the washing machine defaults to not selecting any washing stages upon startup, the user must manually select each desired stage by turning on its corresponding icon, allowing the washing machine to run the selected stage after startup, or run multiple selected stages sequentially according to a pre-set order. These setup methods result in cumbersome operation and a poor user experience when using the washing machine.

[0004] On the other hand, some washing machines, to facilitate users running the spin-only program (i.e., only the spin-drying stage of the washing program), have a separate spin-only program setting button on the control interface, allowing for one-click setting of the spin-only program and simplifying user operation. However, in the above-mentioned solutions, the spin-only program is generally quite independent and cannot be combined with other program parameters. For example, it only allows users to adjust the maximum spin speed, but cannot set parameters related to the fabric of the clothes, thus failing to meet users' delicate care needs for different types of clothing.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is hereby 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 control method for a washing device. During the program setting process, the washing device only needs to receive a signal that one washing stage is selected to automatically determine whether multiple washing stages will be run in the current washing program, thus simplifying the user's operation steps when setting the washing program.

[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 control method for a washing machine, wherein the washing program of the washing machine includes several washing stages arranged in an operating sequence; the control method is a method for parsing the washing stages during the program setting process, including:

[0009] A signal has been received indicating that one of the washing stages has been selected.

[0010] The washing stage is analyzed, and it is determined that the selected washing stage is any stage between the beginning and end of the execution sequence. Then, the washing stages that are before the selected washing stage in the execution sequence are marked as not to be executed, and the washing stages that are after the selected washing stage are marked as to be executed.

[0011] Furthermore, the analysis of the washing stage also includes: the selected washing stage is marked as to be executed, and the selected washing stage is set as the execution starting point;

[0012] Alternatively, the selected washing stage can be marked as not to be executed, and the next washing stage after the selected washing stage can be set as the starting point for execution.

[0013] Furthermore, the washing device includes a plurality of washing stage setting keys that correspond one-to-one with the washing stage, and the signal for selecting a washing stage is the signal for triggering the corresponding washing stage setting key.

[0014] Furthermore, during the program setting process, when the washing device first receives a signal that the washing stage setting key has been triggered, it is determined that the signal is a signal that the corresponding washing stage has been selected.

[0015] The washing stage is analyzed based on the signal selected according to the washing stage.

[0016] Furthermore, after the washing equipment receives a signal that the washing stage setting key has been triggered for the first time, if it receives the same signal that the washing stage setting key has been triggered again, or if it receives signals that other washing stage setting keys have been triggered, it will adjust the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding washing stage according to the signal that the washing stage setting key has been triggered.

[0017] Furthermore, the washing stage setting key has a display function;

[0018] After the washing equipment receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed will be turned off, and the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed will be displayed.

[0019] Preferably, at the start of the program setting process, all the setting buttons for each washing stage are turned off;

[0020] After the washing machine receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage to be executed is switched to the display state;

[0021] Alternatively, all the settings buttons for each washing stage are displayed at the start of the program setup process;

[0022] After the washing machine receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage that is marked as not to be executed will be switched to the off state.

[0023] Furthermore, it includes the following steps:

[0024] S11. Start the washing equipment;

[0025] S12. Receive a signal that one of the washing stage setting keys has been triggered, and parse the washing stage;

[0026] S13. The washing equipment generates a display control command based on the analysis results of the washing stage in step S12 and sends it to the touch display device.

[0027] S14. The touch display device controls the display / off state of the setting keys for each washing stage according to the display control command in step S13.

[0028] The display control instructions include: the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed is turned off; and the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed is displayed.

[0029] Furthermore, the analytical washing stage also includes: determining the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed, based on the currently selected washing program type;

[0030] Preferably, the process further includes: receiving a signal that the washing stage setting key is triggered, and adjusting the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding washing stage according to the signal that the washing stage setting key is triggered.

[0031] Furthermore, the washing equipment has a default running washing program type, and the washing equipment obtains the default running washing program type and determines it as the currently selected washing program type;

[0032] Alternatively, the washing machine receives a signal that any washing program type has been selected and determines the selected washing program type as the currently selected washing program type;

[0033] Preferably, the washing device includes a plurality of program type selection keys, each corresponding to a washing program type; the signal for selecting a washing program type is the signal for triggering the corresponding program type selection key.

[0034] Furthermore, the washing device includes several washing stage setting keys that correspond one-to-one with different washing stages, and the washing stage setting keys have a display function;

[0035] The control method includes the following steps:

[0036] S21. Washing equipment starts program setting process;

[0037] S22. Receive a signal that one of the washing stage setting keys has been triggered, and parse the washing stage;

[0038] S23. Get the currently selected laundry program type;

[0039] S24. The washing equipment generates a display control command based on the analysis results of the washing stage in step S22 and sends it to the touch display device.

[0040] S25. The touch display device controls the display / off state of the setting keys for each washing stage according to the display control command in step S24.

[0041] S26. The washing equipment determines the set values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed, based on the currently selected washing program type in step S23.

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

[0043] In this invention, during the program setting process, the washing equipment automatically marks other washing stages as pending or not to be executed upon receiving a signal indicating that only one washing stage has been selected. Users do not need to manually set whether each washing stage should be executed sequentially; they only need to select one stage to complete the setting of whether multiple washing stages should be executed, simplifying the user's operation steps when setting the washing program. The washing stages are arranged in operating order, and the washing equipment marks each stage based on this order, conforming to user habits and facilitating user operation.

[0044] In this invention, the washing device is equipped with washing stage setting keys that correspond one-to-one with multiple washing stages. These keys can be used to select whether a washing stage should be executed during program setup, and also to set the parameters corresponding to that washing stage. The washing device can automatically determine the function to be performed based on whether the washing stage setting key is being triggered for the first time, simplifying the user interface and making operation more convenient.

[0045] In this invention, the washing equipment can obtain the currently selected washing program type and determine the setting values ​​of the parameters corresponding to each washing stage to be executed according to the washing program type, so that the parameters corresponding to each washing stage are more suitable for the clothes to be washed, so as to achieve better washing and care effects.

[0046] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0047] 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:

[0048] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the control method for the washing equipment in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the display interface of the touch display device in the washing equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the setting process of the washing program starting from the soaking stage in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the setting process of the washing program starting from the washing stage in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the setting process of the laundry program starting from the rinsing stage in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the setting process of the washing program starting from the dehydration stage in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a further control method for the washing equipment in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the control method for the washing equipment in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0056] In the picture: 1. Washing stage setting button; 2. Program type selection button; 3. Start / Pause button; 4. Parameter display section.

[0057] 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

[0058] 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.

[0059] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "left," "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in 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.

[0060] Example 1

[0061] This embodiment provides a control method for a washing device, specifically used in the program setting process of the washing device. The washing device includes, but is not limited to, washing machines and washer-dryer combos.

[0062] In this embodiment, the washing program of the washing equipment includes several washing stages arranged in a sequential order, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the control method specifically involves analyzing the washing stage during the program setting process, including:

[0063] A signal has been received indicating that one of the washing stages has been selected.

[0064] The washing stage is analyzed, and it is determined that the selected washing stage is any stage between the beginning and end of the execution sequence. Then, the washing stages that are before the selected washing stage in the execution sequence are marked as not to be executed, and the washing stages that are after the selected washing stage are marked as not to be executed.

[0065] In the above solution, for washing equipment whose washing program may include multiple washing stages, during the program setting process, after receiving the signal that one washing stage has been selected, the washing equipment can mark whether the preceding and following washing stages should be executed. That is, washing stages that run earlier in the order are marked as not to be executed and will not be executed after the washing program starts, while washing stages that run later in the order are marked as pending execution and will be executed sequentially after the washing program starts. In this way, users do not need to set whether each washing stage should be executed individually, simplifying the user's operation steps when setting washing programs.

[0066] The washing machine marks the execution status of multiple washing stages according to their operational sequence, with the user-selected stage as the boundary. This aligns with the usage habits of most users, facilitating user settings and reducing the likelihood of errors. Whether the user-selected washing stage is marked as pending can be configured according to the user's preferences.

[0067] Understandably, if the selected washing stage is the first washing stage in the execution sequence, all washing stages are marked as pending execution, and the washing program runs all washing stages sequentially from beginning to end after starting. If the selected washing stage is the last washing stage in the execution sequence, only the last washing stage is marked as pending execution, and the remaining washing stages are marked as not to be executed. The washing program executes the last washing stage directly after starting.

[0068] In a further embodiment, the analysis of the washing stage further includes: the selected washing stage is marked as to be executed, and the selected washing stage is set as the execution starting point. That is, after the washing device receives the instruction to start running the washing program, it executes the selected washing stage and subsequent washing stages sequentially, starting from the selected washing stage.

[0069] In another embodiment, the analysis of the washing stages further includes: marking the selected washing stage as not to be executed, and setting the next washing stage after the selected washing stage as the execution starting point. That is, after the washing device receives the instruction to start running the washing program, it executes the washing stages that follow the selected washing stage in the running sequence sequentially, starting from the first washing stage that follows the selected washing stage in the running sequence.

[0070] Taking a washing machine as an example, its washing program generally includes four washing stages, arranged in the following order: soaking, washing, rinsing, and spin-drying. After the washing machine is turned on, it automatically enters the program setting process, waiting for the user to select the washing program to run.

[0071] In existing technologies, if a user only wants to execute the rinsing and spin-drying stages, for washing machines that are marked as not executing any washing stages by default, separate operations are required to change the marking status of the rinsing and spin-drying stages, marking them as pending execution; or for washing machines that are marked as pending execution for all washing stages, separate operations are required to mark the soaking and washing stages as not executing. However, in the solution of this embodiment, the user only needs to perform one operation to complete the marking of whether multiple washing stages are executed.

[0072] Specifically, using the first method described above, the user only needs to trigger the selection signal for the rinsing stage. The washing machine will then mark the soaking and washing stages before the rinsing stage as not to be executed, while the user-selected rinsing stage and the subsequent spin-drying stage will be marked as pending execution. After receiving the instruction to start the washing program, the washing machine can then run the rinsing and spin-drying stages sequentially.

[0073] Using the second method described above, the user only needs to trigger the selection signal for the washing stage. The washing machine will mark the selected washing stage and the preceding soaking stage as not to be executed, while the rinsing and spin-drying stages following the washing stage will be marked as pending. After receiving the instruction to start the washing program, the washing machine will sequentially run the rinsing and spin-drying stages following the washing stage.

[0074] In this embodiment, the washing equipment includes a touch display device for users to set washing programs. Figure 2 As shown, the touch display device is equipped with several washing stage setting keys 1 that correspond one-to-one with the washing stage. The signal for selecting a washing stage is the signal for triggering the corresponding washing stage setting key 1.

[0075] Specifically, Figure 2 The diagram shows the display interface of a touch screen device, using a washing machine as an example. It features four washing stage setting buttons 1, corresponding to different washing stages: "Soak," "Wash," "Rinse," and "Spin." During the washing machine's program setting process, the user can trigger any one of the washing stage setting buttons 1 to signal that the corresponding washing stage has been selected.

[0076] In detail, the "Soak," "Wash," "Rinse," and "Spin" buttons are arranged from left to right on the touch display screen in the order of operation of the four washing stages. The position of the washing stage setting button 1 prompts the user with the operation order of each washing stage, making it easier for the user to determine the desired washing stage.

[0077] In a further embodiment, during the program setting process, when the washing device first receives a signal indicating that the washing stage setting key 1 has been triggered, it determines that the signal indicates that the corresponding washing stage has been selected. Then, the washing stage is analyzed based on the selected washing stage signal.

[0078] After the washing equipment receives the signal that the washing stage setting key 1 has been triggered for the first time, if it receives the same signal that the washing stage setting key 1 has been triggered again, or if it receives the signal that the washing stage setting key 1 has been triggered in another washing stage, it will adjust the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding washing stage according to the signal that the washing stage setting key 1 has been triggered.

[0079] In the above scheme, the washing stage setting key 1 has two functions: setting whether the corresponding washing stage is executed and setting the parameters corresponding to the washing machine stage. After the program setting process of the washing equipment begins, the user can first set whether multiple washing stages will be executed in the upcoming washing program by triggering one of the washing stage setting keys 1. Then, the user can also adjust the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding washing stage by triggering one or more washing stage setting keys 1.

[0080] The touch display device also has a parameter display unit 4. When the user adjusts the parameter setting value by triggering the washing stage setting key 1, the parameter display unit 4 displays the setting value of the corresponding parameter for the washing stage in real time during the adjustment process, so that the user can understand the parameter setting status.

[0081] For the washing machine, upon entering the program setting state and receiving the signal of the washing stage setting key 1 being triggered for the first time, it determines whether the user has set whether to execute the washing stage. Based on the position of each washing stage in the execution sequence, it analyzes the process, marking earlier washing stages as not to be executed and later washing stages as to be pending. Then, upon receiving the signal of the start / pause key 3 being triggered on the touch display device—that is, upon receiving the instruction to start the washing program—it can sequentially execute the washing stages marked as pending, according to the analysis results obtained above.

[0082] If the washing machine receives multiple identical or different signals triggered by the washing stage setting key 1 before receiving the signal triggered by the start / pause key 3, after marking whether each washing stage has been executed based on the first trigger signal, the subsequent trigger signals of the washing stage setting key 1 are all determined to be user adjustments to the parameter settings corresponding to the washing stage. After receiving the signal triggered by the start / pause key 3, each washing stage executes the washing process according to the adjusted parameter settings.

[0083] The washing stage setting key 1 has two different functions. It can simplify the content of the display interface on the touch display device. At the same time, the washing equipment can automatically determine the function that the user wants to achieve by triggering the washing stage setting key 1, depending on whether it is the first time it is triggered in the current program setting process. This enables the washing equipment to control the washing stage and makes it convenient for users to operate.

[0084] In a further embodiment, the washing stage setting key 1 has a display function. Specifically, the washing stage setting key 1 is a plurality of touch display keys disposed on the touch display device.

[0085] After the washing equipment receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed is turned off, and the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed is displayed.

[0086] In the above scheme, after the washing equipment receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected and determines the washing stage to be executed in this operation, the washing stage setting keys 1 corresponding to the washing stages marked as not to be executed are all turned off, while the washing stage setting keys 1 corresponding to the washing stages marked as to be executed are displayed and can be seen on the display interface, so that users can intuitively understand the status of each washing stage that is about to be executed, and thus correct it in time if a setting error occurs.

[0087] Meanwhile, for washing stages marked as non-execution, when the corresponding washing stage setting key 1 is off, its function is also locked by the washing equipment, meaning it no longer responds to user triggering. Users cannot trigger the washing stage setting key 1 by touching the corresponding location on the touch display screen. When users adjust the settings of the parameters corresponding to each washing stage by triggering the washing stage setting key 1, since the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the marked non-execution washing stage is locked by the washing equipment and cannot be triggered, it avoids incorrect washing program settings caused by accidental touches by the user.

[0088] In one specific embodiment, at the start of the program setting process, all the setting buttons 1 for each washing stage are off by default.

[0089] After the washing device receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the washing stage to be executed is switched to the display state. In this embodiment, the selected washing stage serves as the starting point for the current washing program, and is therefore also marked as to be executed, so its corresponding washing stage setting key 1 is also switched to the display state.

[0090] In the above scheme, the "off state" specifically refers to a state where the display brightness is lower than the normal display brightness. It remains visible on the touch display device's interface, allowing the user to accurately trigger one of the washing stage setting keys 1. After the user triggers one of the washing stage setting keys 1, both the triggered key 1 and the key 1 to its right switch to the display state. Simultaneously, the corresponding washing stage—the selected washing stage and subsequent washing stages—is marked as pending execution. The washing stage setting key 1 located to the left of the triggered key 1 can remain in a low-brightness off state or be completely off, making it invisible from the display interface.

[0091] In another specific embodiment, at the start of the program setting process, all the setting keys 1 for each washing stage are displayed by default.

[0092] After the washing machine receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed will be turned off, while the other washing stage setting keys 1 will remain in the same state.

[0093] In the above scheme, the "off" state can be a state that is not visible on the display interface. Before the user sets whether a washing stage should be executed, all washing stage setting keys 1 are in the display state. After the user triggers one of the washing stage setting keys 1, all washing stage setting keys 1 located to the left of the triggered washing stage setting key 1 are turned off, while the triggered washing stage setting key 1 and the washing stage setting keys 1 located to its right remain in the display state. The user can clearly understand whether the setting of each washing stage has been executed by observing the display state of each washing stage setting key 1 on the display interface.

[0094] The following combination Figures 3 to 6 The following is a detailed description of the solution in this embodiment, using a washing machine as an example.

[0095] Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the user's setup process for a washing program that begins with the soaking stage. During the washing machine's program setup, the user triggers the "Soak" button in the washing stage setting button 1. The washing machine determines that the corresponding soaking stage is the first washing stage and marks the soaking stage, washing stage, rinsing stage, and spin-drying stage as pending execution. Simultaneously, all four washing stage setting buttons 1 on the touch display device—"Soak," "Wash," "Rinse," and "Spin-Dry"—are displayed.

[0096] Users can then adjust the settings of the parameters corresponding to the soaking stage by pressing the "Soak" button, such as adjusting the soaking time. They can also further press the "Wash," "Rinse," and "Spin" buttons to adjust the washing time, number of rinses, and spin-drying time respectively. Figure 3 The user's current washing program settings are as follows: the soaking stage, washing stage, rinsing stage, and spin-drying stage are run sequentially, with a soaking time of 12 minutes, a washing time of 20 minutes, rinsing times of 3, and a spin-drying time of 8 minutes.

[0097] Once the washing program is set, the user can press the start / pause button 3, and the washing machine will run according to the set washing program.

[0098] Figure 4The diagram illustrates the user's process of setting a washing program, starting from the washing stage. During the program setup, the user presses the "Wash" button in the washing stage setting key 1. The washing machine determines that the corresponding washing stage is between the beginning and end of the running sequence and marks the washing stage, as well as the subsequent wash and spin-dry stages, as pending execution. Simultaneously, the "Wash," "Rinse," and "Spin-Dry" buttons on the touch display are all displayed. The soaking stage, which precedes the washing stage, is marked as not to be executed, and the corresponding "Soak" button is turned off.

[0099] Users can then trigger the "Wash", "Rinse", and "Spin" buttons to adjust the washing time, number of rinses, and spin time respectively. Figure 4 The user's current washing program settings are as follows: the washing stage, rinsing stage, and spin-drying stage are run sequentially, with a washing time of 20 minutes, 3 rinsing cycles, and a spin-drying time of 8 minutes.

[0100] Finally, by pressing the start / pause button 3, the user can control the washing machine to run according to the washing program set above.

[0101] Figure 5 The diagram illustrates the user's process of setting a washing program starting from the rinsing stage. During the program setting process, the user presses the "Rinse" button in washing stage setting key 1. The washing machine determines that the corresponding rinsing stage is a washing stage between the beginning and end of the running sequence, marking both the rinsing stage and the subsequent spin-drying stage as pending execution. Simultaneously, the "Rinse" and "Spin-Drying" buttons on the touch display are turned on. The soaking and washing stages preceding the rinsing stage are marked as not to be executed, and the corresponding "Soak" and "Wash" buttons are turned off.

[0102] Users can then trigger the "rinse" and "spin" buttons to adjust the number of rinses and spin time, respectively. Figure 5 The user's current washing program is shown as follows: the rinsing stage and the spin-drying stage run sequentially, with 3 rinses and 8 minutes of spin-drying time.

[0103] Finally, by pressing the start / pause button 3, the user can control the washing machine to run according to the washing program set above.

[0104] Figure 6The diagram illustrates the user's setup process for a washing program that only runs the spin-drying stage. During the program setup, the user presses the "Spin-Dry" button on the washing stage setting button 1. The washing machine determines that the spin-drying stage is the last washing stage, marks it as pending, and simultaneously displays the "Spin-Dry" button on the touch display. The remaining soaking, washing, and rinsing stages are all marked as not to be executed, and the corresponding "Soak," "Wash," and "Rinse" buttons are all turned off.

[0105] Users can further adjust the dehydration time by triggering the "dehydrate" button. Figure 6 The user's current washing program setting is: spin-dry only, with a spin-drying time of 8 minutes.

[0106] Finally, by pressing the start / pause button 3, the user can control the washing machine to run according to the washing program set above.

[0107] In the above solution, the user only needs to operate one of the multiple washing stage setting keys 1 to set whether multiple washing stages in the washing program to be run are executed, without needing to operate individually for each washing stage. However, since adjusting the setting values ​​of the parameters corresponding to different washing stages still requires individual operation for each washing stage, the control method of this embodiment has a more obvious advantage for washing machines that default to running all multiple washing stages. When the user only needs to run the last one or two washing stages, it is not necessary to operate each of the previous washing stages one by one to mark them as not to be executed. Instead, multiple washing stages can be marked as not to be executed with a single trigger operation, avoiding the situation where the washing program setting process is too cumbersome.

[0108] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the control method for the washing equipment in this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0109] S11. Start the washing equipment;

[0110] S12. Receive a signal that one of the washing stage setting keys 1 has been triggered, and parse the washing stage;

[0111] S13. The washing equipment generates a display control command based on the analysis results of the washing stage in step S12 and sends it to the touch display device.

[0112] S14. The touch display device controls the display / off state of the setting key 1 for each washing stage according to the display control command in step S13.

[0113] The display control instructions include: the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed is turned off; and the washing stage setting key 1 corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed is displayed.

[0114] Furthermore, after step S14, the set washing program can be run, specifically including the following steps:

[0115] S15, Received a signal that the start / pause button 3 has been triggered;

[0116] S16. Run each of the washing stages marked as pending execution in the order of execution.

[0117] In this embodiment, during the program setting process of the washing equipment, the washing equipment only needs to receive the user's selection signal for one of the multiple washing stages. It can then analyze the washing stages according to their execution order and mark whether the selected washing stage and the stages before and after it are executed. When the washing equipment runs the washing program, based on the analysis results, it skips one or more washing stages preceding the selected stage and runs from the selected stage to the last stage, or it starts from the next stage after the selected stage and runs to the last stage. When setting the washing program, the user does not need to operate on each washing stage individually to set its execution, simplifying the user's operation process and saving time spent on setting the washing program.

[0118] Example 2

[0119] This embodiment is a further limitation of the first embodiment above. The analytical washing stage also includes: determining the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed according to the currently selected washing program type.

[0120] In the above solution, the washing equipment has multiple preset washing program types, such as a regular program, a quick wash program, and a wool wash program, to meet the washing requirements of different clothing materials or user needs. For different washing program types, the washing equipment further has preset parameter settings for each washing stage. For example, under the regular program, the maximum adjustable range of the highest rotation speed during the spin-drying stage is 800 rpm, while under the wool wash program, the maximum adjustable range of the highest rotation speed during the spin-drying stage is 600 rpm.

[0121] In this embodiment, the washing equipment obtains the currently selected washing program type and recommends more reasonable parameter settings. After the user completes the settings for whether to execute each washing stage, the washing program can be started directly and run according to the recommended parameter settings for each washing stage. There is no need for the user to set them manually, which can achieve better washing results.

[0122] On the other hand, the solution in this embodiment allows users to run the spin-drying stage separately under the wool wash program, unlike the prior art where the spin-drying stage is set as a separate washing program. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a user performs spin-drying only on wool garments, they can select the wool wash program and, through a setting operation, mark the spin-drying stage as pending. The washing equipment can then limit the maximum adjustable range of the highest spin-drying speed to 600 rpm, ensuring that the user will not exceed this limit when adjusting the highest spin-drying speed.

[0123] However, in washing machines that have a spin-only program set as a separate washing program, the maximum adjustable spin speed of the machine by default may be 800 rpm, while the maximum spin speed set by the user may be greater than 600 rpm. Since wool garments are more prone to deformation, setting the spin speed too high may damage the garments.

[0124] Therefore, in this embodiment, the setting for whether each washing stage is executed can be combined with the type of washing program being run, making the washing program settings more flexible. Furthermore, depending on the type of washing program, the parameter settings for each washing stage also differ, allowing for more precise washing program settings and ultimately achieving better washing and care results.

[0125] In the preferred embodiment of this example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the washing equipment can also adjust the setting value of the corresponding parameter for the washing stage according to the signal triggered by the washing stage setting key 1.

[0126] Specifically, after the washing equipment determines the set value of the parameter corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed, it further includes: receiving a signal that the washing stage setting key 1 is triggered, and adjusting the set value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding washing stage according to the signal that the washing stage setting key 1 is triggered.

[0127] In the above scheme, after the washing equipment determines the parameter settings for each washing stage according to the selected washing program type, it can also receive the trigger signal from the user to the washing stage setting key 1, and further adjust the setting values ​​of the corresponding parameters, making the setting of the washing program more flexible and precise.

[0128] In a further embodiment, the washing device has a default running washing program type, and the washing device obtains the default running washing program type and determines it as the currently selected washing program type.

[0129] For example, in this embodiment, the washing machine defaults to running a common washing program. After the washing machine is turned on, if no user selection operation for the washing program type is received, it is determined that the currently selected washing program type is a common program. Based on the setting values ​​of the parameters corresponding to each washing stage under the common program, the setting values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the washing stage selected by the user are assigned.

[0130] In another embodiment, the washing device receives a signal that any washing program type has been selected and determines the selected washing program type as the currently selected washing program type.

[0131] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the touch display device of the washing equipment is also equipped with several program type selection keys 2, each corresponding to a washing program type. The signal for selecting a washing program type is the signal for triggering the corresponding program type selection key 2.

[0132] In detail, in this embodiment, the touch display device is provided with seven program type selection keys 2, namely "Common", "Gentle", "Quick Wash", "Home Textile", "Dry", "Wool" and "Sterilize".

[0133] After the washing machine enters the program setting state, the user selects the desired washing program type and triggers the corresponding program type selection key 2. Upon receiving the signal that program type selection key 2 has been triggered, the washing machine confirms the selected washing program type. For example, if the user triggers the "Wool" key, the wool wash program can be selected. The washing machine further receives the user's settings regarding whether to execute a washing stage and executes the washing stages marked as pending according to the set values ​​of the parameters corresponding to each washing stage in the wool wash program.

[0134] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the control method for the washing equipment in this embodiment specifically includes the following steps:

[0135] S21. The washing equipment is turned on;

[0136] S22. Receive a signal that one of the washing stage setting keys 1 has been triggered, and parse the washing stage;

[0137] S23. Get the currently selected laundry program type;

[0138] S24. The washing equipment generates a display control command based on the analysis results of the washing stage in step S22 and sends it to the touch display device.

[0139] S25. The touch display device controls the display / off state of the setting key 1 for each washing stage according to the display control command in step S24.

[0140] S26. The washing equipment determines the set values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed, based on the currently selected washing program type in step S23.

[0141] The display control commands are the same as those in Embodiment 1.

[0142] Furthermore, after step S26, the set washing program can be run, specifically including the following steps:

[0143] S27. A signal was received indicating that the start / pause button 3 was triggered;

[0144] S28. According to the parameter settings for each washing stage determined in step S26, each washing stage marked as to be executed is executed sequentially in the running order.

[0145] In this embodiment, the washing device can obtain the currently selected washing program type and assign set values ​​to the parameters corresponding to each washing stage that is marked as pending execution in the upcoming washing program. When setting the washing program, the user can select the washing program type and set whether multiple washing stages under that washing program type are executed, so that the parameters corresponding to each washing stage are more suitable for the clothes to be washed, thereby achieving better washing and care results.

[0146] 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 control method for a washing machine, characterized in that, The washing program of the washing equipment includes several washing stages arranged in the order of operation, and the washing equipment includes several washing stage setting keys that correspond one-to-one with the washing stages. The control method is a method for analyzing the washing stage during the program setting process, including: A signal indicating that one of the washing stages has been selected is received; wherein, during the program setting process, when the washing device first receives a signal indicating that the washing stage setting key has been triggered, the signal is determined to be a signal indicating that the corresponding washing stage has been selected, and the washing stage is analyzed based on the signal indicating that the washing stage has been selected; The washing stage is analyzed, and it is determined that the selected washing stage is any washing stage between the beginning and the end of the execution sequence. Then, the washing stages that are before the selected washing stage in the execution sequence are marked as not to be executed, and the washing stages that are after the selected washing stage are marked as to be executed. Once the washing machine receives a signal that the washing stage setting key has been triggered for the first time, if it receives signals that other washing stage setting keys have been triggered, it will adjust the setting value of the corresponding parameter for the washing stage according to the signal that the washing stage setting key has been triggered.

2. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The analysis of the washing stage also includes: the selected washing stage is marked as to be executed, and the selected washing stage is set as the execution start point; Alternatively, the selected washing stage can be marked as not to be executed, and the next washing stage after the selected washing stage can be set as the starting point for execution.

3. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The washing stage setting key has a display function; After the washing equipment receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed will be turned off, and the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed will be displayed.

4. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, At the start of the program setting process, all the setting buttons for each washing stage are off; After the washing machine receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage to be executed is switched to the display state; Alternatively, all the settings buttons for each washing stage are displayed at the start of the program setup process; After the washing machine receives a signal that one of the washing stages has been selected, the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage that is marked as not to be executed will be switched to the off state.

5. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S11. Start the washing equipment; S12. Receive a signal that one of the washing stage setting keys has been triggered, and parse the washing stage; S13. The washing equipment generates a display control command based on the analysis results of the washing stage in step S12 and sends it to the touch display device. S14. The touch display device controls the display / off state of the setting keys for each washing stage according to the display control command in step S13. The display control instructions include: the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as not to be executed is turned off; and the washing stage setting key corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed is displayed.

6. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The analytical washing stage also includes: determining the setting values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed, based on the currently selected washing program type.

7. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The following also includes: receiving a signal that the washing stage setting key is triggered, and adjusting the setting value of the parameter corresponding to the corresponding washing stage according to the signal that the washing stage setting key is triggered.

8. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The washing equipment has a default running washing program type. The washing equipment obtains the default running washing program type and determines it as the currently selected washing program type. Alternatively, the washing machine receives a signal that any washing program type has been selected and determines the selected washing program type as the currently selected washing program type.

9. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The washing device includes several program type selection keys, each corresponding to a washing program type; the signal for selecting a washing program type is the signal for triggering the corresponding program type selection key.

10. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The washing device includes several washing stage setting keys that correspond one-to-one with different washing stages, and the washing stage setting keys have a display function; The control method includes the following steps: S21. The washing equipment is turned on; S22. Receive a signal that one of the washing stage setting keys has been triggered, and parse the washing stage; S23. Get the currently selected laundry program type; S24. The washing equipment generates a display control command based on the analysis results of the washing stage in step S22 and sends it to the touch display device. S25. The touch display device controls the display / off state of the setting keys for each washing stage according to the display control command in step S24. S26. The washing equipment determines the set values ​​of the parameters corresponding to the washing stage marked as to be executed, based on the currently selected washing program type in step S23.

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