Laundry care machine and tension adjustment method and moisture content control method thereof

Abstract

A garment care machine and its tension adjustment method and moisture content control method are disclosed. The tension adjustment method involves a control unit analyzing the change in moisture content of the garment and then adjusting the tension of the garment using a tension application module. The moisture content control method involves obtaining the optimal moisture content range of the garment and controlling the moisture content of the garment to remain within this optimal range using the control unit. By controlling and analyzing the change in moisture content of the garment, adjusting the tension based on this change, and controlling the moisture content of the garment to remain within the optimal range, not only can a good wrinkle removal effect be achieved, but damage to the garment due to excessive tension can also be avoided, and energy saving can also be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment care machine and its tension adjustment method and moisture content control method, particularly to a garment care machine that can adjust the tension of a garment according to the moisture content of the garment for garment care. Background Technology

[0002] Current garment care machines typically feature a tensioning device to stretch clothing, aiming to remove wrinkles and smooth the fabric. However, the tension of these devices cannot be automatically adjusted, potentially resulting in insufficient wrinkle removal due to insufficient tension, or damage to clothing due to excessive tension. Furthermore, existing garment care machines cannot control the moisture content of the clothing, which may lead to poor wrinkle removal and smoothing effects, and is also relatively energy-intensive for such machines. Therefore, equipping garment care machines with the ability to automatically adjust tension and control moisture content is a key objective that manufacturers are striving to achieve. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tension adjustment method that can improve at least one of the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] The tension adjustment method of the present invention includes a care step. The care step involves the control unit analyzing the change in moisture content of the garment, and the tension application module adjusting the tension of the garment based on the change in moisture content.

[0005] The tension adjustment method of the present invention further includes a pre-step before the care step, the pre-step further including obtaining the drying tension coefficient and the initial drying tension of the garment, the care step further including a drying sub-step, the drying sub-step including having the drying unit dry the garment for a continuous drying time, having the control unit analyze and obtain the amount of moisture reduction and the drying adjustment tension of the garment, and having the tension application module adjust the tension of the garment according to the drying adjustment tension.

[0006] In the tension adjustment method of the present invention, during the drying sub-step, the control unit analyzes and obtains the drying adjustment tension based on the initial drying tension, the reduction in moisture content, and the drying tension coefficient.

[0007] The tension adjustment method of the present invention further includes, in the pre-step, obtaining the evaporation coefficient of the garment and the drying power and drying efficiency of the drying unit. In the drying sub-step, the control unit analyzes and obtains the amount of moisture reduction based on the drying power, the drying efficiency, the evaporation coefficient and the drying time.

[0008] In the tension adjustment method of the present invention, during the drying sub-step, the control unit causes the sensing unit to sense the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying before and after the drying time, respectively. The control unit then analyzes the reduction in moisture content based on the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying.

[0009] The tension adjustment method of the present invention further includes an ending step after the nursing step, wherein the ending step includes the control unit controlling the drying unit to shut down when the control unit determines that the amount of moisture reduction within a predetermined time is less than a predetermined amount.

[0010] The tension adjustment method of the present invention further includes a pre-step before the care step, the pre-step further including obtaining the steam tension coefficient and initial steam tension of the garment, the care step further including a wetting step, the wetting step including generating steam from a steam unit to wet the garment, and having the control unit analyze the increase in water content of the garment and the steam adjustment tension, and having the tension application module adjust the tension of the garment according to the steam adjustment tension.

[0011] In the tension adjustment method of the present invention, during the wet-spraying step, the control unit analyzes and obtains the steam adjustment tension based on the initial steam tension, the increase in water content, and the steam tension coefficient.

[0012] The tension adjustment method of the present invention further includes obtaining the steam conversion coefficient of the garment in the pre-step step. In the wet-clothes step, the steam unit generates steam, and the control unit analyzes the increase in water content based on the steam quantity and the steam conversion coefficient.

[0013] In the tension adjustment method of the present invention, during the wet-wetting step, the control unit causes the steam unit to generate a first amount of steam in a first time period, and causes the sensing unit to sense a first front weight and a first back weight before and after the first time period, respectively. The control unit causes the steam unit to generate a second amount of steam in a second time period, and causes the sensing unit to sense a second front weight and a second back weight before and after the second time period, respectively. The control unit calculates a first moisture content based on the first amount of steam, the first front weight, and the first back weight, and obtains a second moisture content based on the second amount of steam, the second front weight, and the second back weight. Finally, the control unit obtains the increase in moisture content based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a moisture content control method that can improve at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0015] The moisture content control method of the present invention includes a preliminary step and a care step. The preliminary step is to obtain the optimal moisture content range of the garment. The care step is to enable the control unit to control the moisture content of the garment to be within the optimal moisture content range.

[0016] The moisture content control method of the present invention includes a drying step, wherein the drying step includes generating steam from a steam unit to dry the clothing, and the control unit causes a sensing unit to sense the total weight before steam generation and the total weight after steam generation, respectively, and the control unit analyzes the increase in moisture content based on the amount of steam, the total weight before steam generation, and the total weight after steam generation.

[0017] The moisture content control method of the present invention further includes obtaining the steam conversion coefficient of the clothing in the pre-processing step, and the care step includes a wetting step, which includes generating steam from a steam unit to wet the clothing, and having the control unit analyze the increase in moisture content based on the amount of steam and the steam conversion coefficient.

[0018] The moisture content control method of the present invention further includes, in the pre-step step, obtaining the steam conversion coefficient and evaporation coefficient of the clothing, and the drying power and drying efficiency of the drying unit; the care step includes a damping step, which includes cooperating the steam unit and the drying unit to make the moisture content of the clothing within the optimal moisture content range; the control unit causes the steam unit to generate steam to dampen the clothing, and causes the drying unit to dry the clothing for a continuous drying time; and the control unit analyzes and obtains the increase in moisture content based on the steam quantity, the steam conversion coefficient, the drying power, the drying efficiency, the evaporation coefficient, and the drying time.

[0019] The moisture content control method of the present invention further includes, in the pre-step step, obtaining the steam tension coefficient and the initial steam tension of the garment, and in the dehumidification step, the control unit further includes analyzing the initial steam tension, the increase in moisture content and the steam tension coefficient to obtain the steam adjustment tension, and the tension application module adjusts the tension of the garment according to the steam adjustment tension.

[0020] The moisture content control method of the present invention further includes a drying sub-step in the care steps. The drying sub-step includes drying the clothes by a drying unit for a continuous drying time, and sensing the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying by a sensing unit before and after the drying time. The control unit analyzes the amount of moisture reduction based on the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying.

[0021] The moisture content control method of the present invention further includes a drying sub-step in the care steps. The drying sub-step includes having the drying unit dry the clothes for a continuous drying time, and having the sensing unit sense the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying before and after the drying time, respectively. The control unit analyzes the amount of moisture reduction based on the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying.

[0022] The moisture content control method of the present invention further includes an ending step after the nursing step, wherein the ending step includes the control unit controlling the drying unit to shut down when the control unit determines that the amount of moisture reduction within a predetermined time is less than a predetermined amount.

[0023] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment care machine for performing the above-described tension adjustment method.

[0024] The garment care machine of the present invention includes a garment care machine for performing the above-described tension adjustment method.

[0025] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment care machine for performing the above-described moisture content control method.

[0026] The garment care machine of the present invention includes a garment care machine for performing the above-described moisture content control method.

[0027] The advantages of this invention are: by controlling and analyzing the change in moisture content of the garment, and by analyzing the change in moisture content to adjust the tension, and by controlling the moisture content of the garment to be within the optimal moisture content range, not only can a good wrinkle removal effect be achieved, but also damage to the garment due to excessive tension can be avoided, and energy saving can also be achieved. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the garment care machine of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a functional block diagram of one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a control flowchart of one embodiment, illustrating the tension adjustment action of this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the moisture content control process in a steam mode according to this embodiment;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a control flowchart of one of the drying modes in this embodiment;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of one step of the tension adjustment method in this embodiment; and

[0035] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of one step of a moisture content control method in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0036] See Figure 1 , 2 An embodiment of the garment care machine of the present invention includes a body unit 1, a tension unit 2, a steam unit 3, a drying unit 4, a sensing unit 51, an input unit 52, an output unit 53, and a control unit 6.

[0037] The main unit 1 includes a base 11, a frame 12 connected to the base 11, and a cover module 13 connected to the base 11 and the frame 12. The base 11, the frame 12, and the cover module 13 cooperate to define a closed drying space 10 for hanging a garment 91. The cover module 13 has a cover 131 with an opening 130 communicating with the drying space 10 and the outside, and an opening / closing member 132 disposed on the cover 131 and capable of closing the opening 130. The opening 130 is used for the user to place the garment 91 to be dried into the drying space 10.

[0038] The tension unit 2 includes a tension detection module 21 and a tension application module 22 disposed on the base 11, and several tension cables 23 disposed between the garment 91 and the tension detection module 21. The tension detection module 21 detects the tension of the garment 91 by measuring the tension of the tension cables 23, and cooperates with the tension application module 22 to adjust the tension applied to the garment 91 by tensioning the tension cables 23.

[0039] The steam unit 3 is mounted on the base 11 and includes a steam module and a measuring module. The steam module generates steam to fill the drying space 10, thereby facilitating the absorption of steam by the clothes 91. The measuring module measures the amount of steam generated by the steam module. The steam module is, for example, but not limited to, a steam boiler, and the measuring module is, for example, but not limited to, a flow meter.

[0040] The drying unit 4 is mounted on the base 11 and is used to dry the clothes 91. It includes a fan module that communicates with the outside and a heating module. The fan module draws in outside air, which is then heated by the heating module. The heated air is then discharged into the drying space 10 to evaporate the moisture adsorbed on the clothes 91, thus achieving the drying effect.

[0041] The sensing unit 51 is disposed on the bottom surface of the base 11 and can be used to detect the weight borne by the body unit 1 and generate a corresponding weight signal. In this embodiment, the sensing unit 51 uses a pressure sensor to generate a corresponding weight signal by sensing changes in pressure. Since there are many ways to determine weight, the method is not limited to any method that can achieve the purpose of measuring weight.

[0042] The input unit 52 is located on the outer side of the base 11 and is used by the user to select a steam mode, a wrinkle removal and deodorization mode, or a drying mode, and to manually input the material composition of the garment 91. The output unit 53 is located on the outer side of the base 11 and is used to display the operating information generated by the control unit 6.

[0043] The control unit 6 is mounted on the base 11 and is signal-connected to the tension unit 2, the steam unit 3, the drying unit 4, the sensing unit 51, the input unit 52, and the output unit 53. The control unit 6 determines whether to activate the steam mode, the wrinkle removal and deodorization mode, or the drying mode based on the information input by the input unit 52.

[0044] It should be further noted that in the steam mode or the wrinkle-removing and deodorizing mode, the garment 91 placed by the user is dry, while in the drying mode, the garment 91 placed by the user is wet. Furthermore, the control unit 6 is not limited to the methods described above in determining whether to activate the steam mode, the wrinkle-removing and deodorizing mode, or the drying mode. For example, a humidity sensor can be used to sense the moisture content of the garment 91 and then determine the appropriate mode to enter.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a control flowchart for adjusting the tension of the garment care machine of the present invention. The control unit 6 first acquires the material and then acquires a steam tension coefficient m1, a drying tension coefficient m2, a steam conversion coefficient n1, an evaporation coefficient n2, an initial steam tension N1, an initial drying tension N2, a drying power P1, and a drying efficiency n3. It should be noted that the control unit 6 acquires the material information in ways including, but not limited to, manually inputting it through the input unit 52, scanning the garment's name tag, or analyzing it through other detection methods. The control unit 6 acquires the above parameters in ways including, but not limited to, automatic network acquisition; alternatively, the control unit 6 can output a command to the output unit 53 to prompt the user, and then acquire the parameters based on the user's manual input through the input unit 52.

[0046] Once the control unit 6 determines that preparation is complete, it will drive the tension detection module 21 to work and activate the tension application module 22. Next, the control unit 6 will determine whether to enter the steam mode, the wrinkle removal and deodorization mode, or the drying mode to correspondingly start or stop the steam unit 3 or the drying unit 4. After the steam unit 3 or the drying unit 4 has been operating for a certain period, the control unit 6 will analyze and obtain an adjustment tension and accordingly drive the tension application module 22 to adjust the tension on the garment 91.

[0047] In detail, when the garment care machine of the present invention is in steam mode, the control unit 6 drives the steam unit 3 to wet the garment 91, and acquires a steam volume K1 via the measurement module. Then, the control unit 6 analyzes and obtains a steam adjustment tension Ns based on the initial steam pull N1, the increase in moisture content Ki of the garment 91 before and after the working time, and the steam pull coefficient m1. The calculation method for the steam adjustment tension Ns is as follows:

[0048] Ns = N1 - Ki*m1;

[0049] See Figure 4 The moisture content control of the garment 91 in this steam mode is explained as follows: The control unit 6 drives the sensing unit 51 to operate and the steam unit 3 to operate. The control unit 6 analyzes the increase in moisture content Ki based on the steam quantity K1 and the steam conversion coefficient n1 obtained by the measurement module of the steam unit 3. The control unit 6 also determines that when the increase in moisture content Ki is greater than a predetermined value Z1, the steam unit 3 is turned off and the drying unit 4 is started. The control unit 6 causes the sensing unit 51 to sense the total weight before drying K8 and the total weight after drying K9 before and after a drying time t, respectively. The control unit 6 analyzes the decrease in moisture content Kd based on the total weight before drying K8 and the total weight after drying K9. The control unit 6 also determines that when the difference between the increase in moisture content Ki and the decrease in moisture content Kd is less than another predetermined value Z2, the drying unit 4 is turned off.

[0050] It should be noted that the calculation method for this increase in water content Ki is as follows:

[0051] Ki = K1 * n1;

[0052] Additionally, the control unit 6 can also analyze and obtain the increase in moisture content Ki by driving the sensing unit 51. Specifically, the control unit 6 drives the steam unit 3 to generate a first steam quantity K11 during a first time period, and causes the sensing unit 51 to sense a first front weight K2 and a first rear weight K3 before and after the first time period, respectively. The control unit 6 also drives the steam unit 3 to generate a second steam quantity K12 during a second time period, and causes the sensing unit 51 to sense a second front weight K4 and a second rear weight K5 before and after the second time period, respectively. The control unit 6 calculates a first moisture content K6 based on the first steam quantity K11, the first front weight K2, and the first rear weight K3, and obtains a second moisture content K7 based on the second steam quantity K12, the second front weight K4, and the second rear weight K5. Finally, the increase in moisture content Ki is obtained based on the first moisture content K6 and the second moisture content K7. Specifically, the increase in moisture content Ki refers to the moisture content remaining in the clothing 91. The method for calculating the increase in water content Ki is as follows:

[0053] Ki = K6 - K7;

[0054] K6 = K11 - (K2 - K3);

[0055] K7 = K12 - (K4 - K5);

[0056] See Figure 5 When the garment care machine of the present invention is in the drying mode, the control unit 6 first obtains the material of the garment 91, and obtains the drying tensile coefficient m2, the evaporation coefficient n2, the initial drying tensile force N2, the drying power P1, and the drying efficiency n3. It should be noted that the control unit 6 obtains the material information by means of, but not limited to, manual input via the input unit 52, scanning the garment's name tag, or analysis through other detection methods. The control unit 6 obtains the above parameters by means of, but not limited to, automatic network acquisition, or by outputting a command to the output unit 53 to prompt the user, and then obtaining the parameters based on the user's manual input via the input unit 52. In addition, the control unit 6 also outputs a request to the output unit 53, requesting the user to input the pre-drying moisture content K0 of the garment 91.

[0057] Once the control unit 6 determines that preparation is complete, it will activate the tension detection module 21, the sensing unit 51, and the tension application module 22. Next, the control unit 6 will start the drying unit 4. Around the drying time t, the control unit 6 will analyze the moisture content reduction Kd using the sensing unit 51. If the moisture content reduction Kd is greater than another predetermined value X, a drying adjustment tension Nd will be calculated, and the tension of the garment 91 will be adjusted via the tension application module 22. The calculation method for the drying adjustment tension Nd is as follows:

[0058] Nd = N2 - Kd * m2;

[0059] In detail, the control unit 6 drives the sensing unit 51 to sense the total weight K8 before drying and the total weight K9 after drying before and after the drying time t, respectively. Then, based on the total weight K8 before drying and the total weight K9 after drying, the weight change W1, i.e., the reduction in moisture content Kd, is obtained. The calculation method for the weight change W1 is as follows:

[0060] W1 = Kd = K8 - K9;

[0061] Furthermore, the control unit 6 can also analyze and obtain the moisture content reduction Kd in the following manner. The control unit 6 analyzes and obtains the moisture content reduction Kd based on the drying power P1, the drying efficiency n3, the evaporation coefficient n2, and the drying time t. The calculation method for the moisture content reduction Kd is as follows:

[0062] Kd = P1*n3*n2*t;

[0063] Finally, the control unit 6 will also determine that when the difference between the amount of moisture reduction Kd and the amount of moisture content K0 before drying is less than a predetermined amount, it will control the drying unit 4 to shut down and stop operating the garment care machine of the present invention.

[0064] When the garment care machine of the present invention is in the wrinkle removal and deodorization mode, the control unit 6 analyzes the material of the garment 91 to determine the optimal moisture content range for that garment 91. The control unit 6 then coordinates the steam unit 3 and the drying unit 4 to ensure that the moisture content of the garment 91 is within the optimal moisture content range. Further, the control unit 6 drives the steam unit 3 to wet the garment 91 and obtains the steam quantity K1 via the measurement module. The control unit 6 analyzes the steam quantity K1, the steam conversion coefficient n1, the drying power P1, the drying efficiency n3, the evaporation coefficient n2, and the drying time t to determine the moisture content increase Ki, thereby controlling the moisture content increase Ki of the garment 91 to remain within the optimal moisture content range, thus achieving the best wrinkle removal and deodorization effect. The calculation method for the moisture content increase Ki is as follows:

[0065] Ki = K1*n1 - P1*n3*n2*t;

[0066] Next, the control unit 6 analyzes the increase in water content Ki to obtain the steam adjustment tension Ns and adjusts the tension accordingly. Since the tension adjustment method is the same as that in this steam mode, it will not be described again.

[0067] See Figure 6 This invention provides an embodiment of a tension adjustment method 700 for a garment care machine, comprising the following steps:

[0068] In a preliminary step 71, a steam tension coefficient m1, a drying tension coefficient m2, a steam conversion coefficient n1, an evaporation coefficient n2, an initial steam tension N1 and an initial drying tension N2 are obtained for a garment material 91, as well as a drying power P1 and a drying efficiency n3 for a drying unit 4.

[0069] It should be noted that the steam pull coefficient m1, the drying pull coefficient m2, the steam conversion coefficient n1, the evaporation coefficient n2, the initial steam pull N1, and the initial drying pull N2 can be obtained by linking to a database or by manual input.

[0070] In a care step 72, a control unit 6 analyzes the change in moisture content of the garment 91 and a tension application module 22 adjusts the tension of the garment 91. This care step 72 includes a wetting step 721 and a drying step 722.

[0071] The wetting step 721 includes generating a steam quantity K1 from a steam unit 3 to wet the garment 91, and having the control unit 6 analyze and obtain an increase in moisture content Ki and a steam adjustment tension Ns of the garment 91, and having the tension application module 22 adjust the tension of the garment 91 according to the steam adjustment tension Ns. Specifically, the control unit 6 analyzes and obtains the steam adjustment tension Ns based on the initial steam tension N1, the increase in moisture content Ki, and the steam tension coefficient m1.

[0072] The drying sub-step 722 includes having a drying unit 4 dry the garment 91 for a continuous drying time t, and having the control unit 6 analyze and obtain a moisture reduction amount Kd of the garment 91 and a drying adjustment tension Nd, and having the tension application module 22 adjust the tension of the garment 91 according to the drying adjustment tension Nd. Specifically, the control unit 6 analyzes and obtains the drying adjustment tension Nd based on the initial drying tension N2, the moisture reduction amount Kd, and the drying tension coefficient m2.

[0073] When step 73 ends, if the control unit 6 determines that the amount of moisture reduction Kd within a predetermined time is less than a predetermined amount, the control unit 6 will control the drying unit 4 to shut down.

[0074] See Figure 7 This invention provides an embodiment of a method 800 for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine, comprising the following steps:

[0075] In a preliminary step 81, an optimal moisture content range and an initial moisture content of a garment 91 are obtained, along with a steam conversion coefficient n1 and an evaporation coefficient n2 corresponding to the material of the garment 91, and a drying power P1 and a drying efficiency n3 of a drying unit 4. It should be noted that the steam conversion coefficient n1 and the evaporation coefficient n2 can be obtained by linking to a database or by manual input.

[0076] A care step 82 involves a control unit 6 maintaining the moisture content of the garment 91 within the optimal moisture content range, and includes a wetting step 821 and a drying step 822. Specifically, the control unit 6 determines whether to enter a steam mode, a wrinkle removal and deodorization mode, or a drying mode, and takes corresponding sub-steps according to the corresponding mode to maintain the moisture content of the garment 91 within the optimal moisture content range.

[0077] The wetting step 821 is used to coordinate the operation of a steam unit 3 and a drying unit 4 to bring the moisture content of the garment 91 to within the optimal moisture content range. The control unit 6 will first analyze and determine whether to use the steam unit 3 alone or to use the steam unit 3 in conjunction with the drying unit 4 to wet the garment 91.

[0078] In this steam mode, when the steam unit 3 is used to wet the garment 91, the steam unit 3 generates a steam amount K1 to wet the garment 91, and the control unit 6 analyzes and obtains a moisture content increase Ki, and then obtains the moisture content based on the initial moisture content and the moisture content increase Ki.

[0079] In detail, there are two ways to obtain the increase in water content Ki. One is to have a sensing unit 51 sense the total weight before steam generation and the total weight after steam generation, respectively, and then have the control unit analyze and obtain the increase in water content Ki based on the steam quantity K1, the total weight before steam generation, and the total weight after steam generation. The other is to have the control unit 6 analyze and obtain the increase in water content Ki based on the steam quantity K1 and the steam conversion coefficient n1.

[0080] In the wrinkle removal and deodorization mode, when the steam unit 3 and the drying unit 4 are used to wet the garment 91, the control unit 6 causes the steam unit 3 to generate the steam amount K1 to wet the garment, and causes the drying unit 4 to dry the garment 91 for a drying time t. The control unit 6 analyzes the increase in moisture content Ki based on the steam amount K1, the steam conversion coefficient n1, the drying power P1, the drying efficiency n3, the evaporation coefficient n2 and the drying time t.

[0081] In this drying mode, the drying sub-step 822 includes having the drying unit 4 dry the garment 91 for a continuous drying time t. The control unit 6 will cause the sensing unit 51 to sense a total weight K8 before drying and a total weight K9 after drying before and after the drying time t. The control unit 6 will analyze the amount of moisture reduction Kd based on the total weight K8 before drying and the total weight K9 after drying.

[0082] When step 83 ends, if the control unit 6 determines that the amount of moisture reduction Kd within a predetermined time is less than a predetermined amount, the control unit 6 will control the drying unit 4 to shut down.

[0083] In summary, by controlling and analyzing the increase in moisture content Ki of the garment 91, and analyzing the steam adjustment tension Ns based on the increase in moisture content Ki, the tension of the garment is automatically adjusted by the tension application module 22. Furthermore, by controlling and analyzing the decrease in moisture content Kd of the garment 91, and analyzing the drying adjustment tension Nd based on the decrease in moisture content Kd, the tension of the garment is automatically adjusted by the tension application module 22. This not only achieves a good wrinkle removal effect but also avoids damage to the garment due to excessive tension. In addition, by cooperating with the steam unit 3 and the drying unit 4 to maintain the moisture content of the garment 91 within the optimal moisture content range, the best wrinkle removal and odor removal effects and energy saving are achieved. This is a highly innovative and practical invention, and therefore, the purpose of this invention is indeed achieved.

[0084] However, the above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for adjusting the tension of a garment care machine, characterized in that: The tension adjustment method for the garment care machine includes the following steps: The nursing procedure involves the control unit analyzing the change in moisture content of the clothing and the tension application module adjusting the tension of the clothing based on the change in moisture content. The tension adjustment method further includes a pre-step before the care step, which includes obtaining the drying tension coefficient and initial drying tension of the garment. The care step also includes a drying sub-step, which includes having the drying unit dry the garment for a continuous drying time, having the control unit analyze the amount of moisture reduction and the drying adjustment tension of the garment, and having the tension application module adjust the tension of the garment according to the drying adjustment tension.

2. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the drying sub-step, the control unit analyzes and obtains the drying adjustment tension based on the initial drying tension, the reduction in moisture content, and the drying tension coefficient.

3. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The preliminary steps also include obtaining the evaporation coefficient of the clothing, as well as the drying power and drying efficiency of the drying unit. In the drying sub-step, the control unit analyzes and obtains the amount of moisture reduction based on the drying power, the drying efficiency, the evaporation coefficient, and the drying time.

4. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the drying sub-step, the control unit will cause the sensing unit to sense the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying before and after the drying time, respectively. The control unit will analyze the amount of moisture reduction based on the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying.

5. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The tension adjustment method also includes an ending step after the nursing step, wherein the ending step includes the control unit controlling the drying unit to shut down when the control unit determines that the amount of moisture reduction within a predetermined time is less than a predetermined amount.

6. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tension adjustment method further includes a pre-step before the care step, which includes obtaining the steam tension coefficient and initial steam tension of the garment. The care step also includes a wetting step, which includes generating steam in a steam unit to wet the garment, and having the control unit analyze the increase in moisture content and steam adjustment tension of the garment, and having the tension application module adjust the tension of the garment according to the steam adjustment tension.

7. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the step of wetting the steam, the control unit analyzes the initial steam pull force, the increase in water content, and the steam pull force coefficient to obtain the steam adjustment pull force.

8. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The preceding steps also include obtaining the steam conversion coefficient of the clothing. In the wet-drying step, the steam unit generates steam, and the control unit analyzes the increase in moisture content based on the amount of steam and the steam conversion coefficient.

9. The tension adjustment method for a garment care machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the dehumidification step, the control unit causes the steam unit to generate a first amount of steam in a first time period, and causes the sensing unit to sense a first pre-weight and a first post-weight before and after the first time period, respectively. The control unit causes the steam unit to generate a second amount of steam in a second time period, and causes the sensing unit to sense a second pre-weight and a second post-weight before and after the second time period, respectively. The control unit calculates a first moisture content based on the first amount of steam, the first pre-weight, and the first post-weight, and calculates a second moisture content based on the second amount of steam, the second pre-weight, and the second post-weight. Finally, the control unit calculates the increase in moisture content based on the first moisture content and the second moisture content.

10. A method for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine, characterized in that: The method for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine includes the following steps: Preliminary steps include determining the optimal moisture content range for the clothing; and The care procedure enables the control unit to maintain the moisture content of the clothing within the optimal moisture content range; The care steps include a wetting step, which involves generating steam from a steam unit to wet the clothing, and having the control unit sense the total weight before and after steam generation from a sensing unit, and the control unit analyzes the increase in moisture content based on the amount of steam, the total weight before steam generation, and the total weight after steam generation.

11. The method for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The pre-treatment step also includes obtaining the steam conversion coefficient of the garment, and the care step includes a wetting step, which includes generating steam from a steam unit to wet the garment, and having the control unit analyze the increase in moisture content based on the steam volume and the steam conversion coefficient.

12. The method for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The pre-processing steps also include obtaining the steam conversion coefficient and evaporation coefficient of the garment, as well as the drying power and drying efficiency of the drying unit. The care steps include a damping step, which involves coordinating the operation of the steam unit and the drying unit to ensure that the moisture content of the garment is within the optimal moisture content range. The control unit causes the steam unit to generate steam to dampen the garment, and causes the drying unit to dry the garment for a continuous drying time. The control unit analyzes the increase in moisture content based on the steam volume, the steam conversion coefficient, the drying power, the drying efficiency, the evaporation coefficient, and the drying time.

13. The method for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that: The pre-processing steps also include obtaining the steam tension coefficient and initial steam tension of the garment. The drying step also includes having the control unit analyze and obtain the steam adjustment tension based on the initial steam tension, the increase in water content, and the steam tension coefficient, and having the tension application module adjust the tension of the garment based on the steam adjustment tension.

14. The method for controlling the moisture content of a garment care machine according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that: The care steps also include a drying sub-step, which includes having the drying unit dry the clothes for a continuous drying time, and having the sensing unit sense the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying before and after the drying time, respectively. The control unit will analyze the amount of moisture reduction based on the total weight before drying and the total weight after drying.

15. The method for controlling moisture content according to claim 12, characterized in that: The care steps also include a drying sub-step, which includes having the drying unit dry the clothes for the specified drying time, and having the sensing unit sense the total weight before and after drying, respectively. The control unit will analyze the amount of moisture reduction based on the total weight before and after drying.

16. The moisture content control method according to claim 14, characterized in that: The moisture content control method further includes an ending step after the nursing step, wherein the ending step includes the control unit controlling the drying unit to shut down when the control unit determines that the amount of moisture reduction within a predetermined time is less than a predetermined amount.

17. A garment care machine, characterized in that: Used to perform the tension adjustment method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

18. A garment care machine, characterized in that: Used to perform the moisture content control method according to any one of claims 10 to 16.

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