Control method of a laundry treating apparatus and laundry treating apparatus

By identifying the type of additive during the washing and drying processes and selecting the appropriate additive, the problem of users repeatedly adding additives is solved, achieving precise application and cost savings.

CN115748181BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10QINGDAO HAIER WASHING ELECTRIC APPLIANCES CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202111031421.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-09-03
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2041-09-03

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Technical Problem

Users often forget whether they have added additives to the washing or drying program when using washer-dryer combos, resulting in the same additives being added repeatedly and causing waste.

Method used

By determining whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives, the system can select only one program to administer the additives, thus avoiding duplicate additions.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise application of additives, avoids duplicate application, improves user experience, and reduces additive waste.

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Abstract

The application discloses a control method of a clothes processing device and the clothes processing device, and the control method comprises a washing program and a drying program which are executed in sequence, and whether the washing program and the drying program have the same type of additive is judged; if yes, the same type of additive is controlled to be put into the washing program and the drying program in turn. In the application, by controlling the same type of additive to be put into the washing program and the drying program in turn, the same additive is avoided from being repeatedly put into the washing program and the drying program, so that the waste of the additive is avoided; in the process of putting, artificial control is not needed, and the user experience is improved; the clothes processing device controlled by the control method of the application has high accuracy of putting the additive, the same additive is effectively avoided from being repeatedly put into the washing program and the drying program, and the waste of the additive is avoided.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] "Clothing handling devices" refers to a general term for a class of household appliances that can perform washing and drying programs, such as washer-dryer combos.

[0003] Garment processing devices require the addition of additives to assist in the treatment of clothes. Currently, there are some additives on the market that can be added to both the washing and drying processes, such as fragrance enhancers and disinfectants.

[0004] Users can add these additives to the washing and drying programs according to their own habits. However, in actual use, users may not remember whether fragrances, disinfectants, etc., have been added to the washing program, often resulting in the same additive being added repeatedly to both programs, leading to waste.

[0005] Especially for washer-dryer combos, which have independently operable washing and drying units, adding fragrance and disinfectant during the washing process achieves the desired effects. Similarly, adding fragrance and disinfectant during the drying process achieves the same effects. However, fragrance and disinfectant only need to be added during either the washing or drying process; it is not necessary to add them in both processes.

[0006] Therefore, in actual operation, users need to manually add the additive to the washing machine or dryer. During this process, users may not easily remember which machine or dryer has already added the additive, leading to the possibility of the same additive being added repeatedly, resulting in waste and inconvenience for the user.

[0007] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a control method for a garment processing device to achieve precise dispensing of additives in the washing and drying processes, thereby avoiding the repeated dispensing of the same additives. Another purpose of this invention is to provide a garment processing device that achieves high accuracy in dispensing additives in the washing and drying units, preventing the repeated dispensing of the same additives and thus avoiding additive waste.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0010] A control method for a garment handling device includes sequentially executing a washing program and a drying program, determining whether the washing program and the drying program contain the same type of additive, and if so, controlling the addition of the same type of additive to be added in one of the washing program and the drying program.

[0011] Furthermore, the type of additives already added in the washing program is obtained, and it is determined whether the additives to be added in the drying program contain that type of additive. If so, other additives besides that type of additive are added in the drying program.

[0012] Furthermore, the type of additives already added in the washing program is obtained after the additives are added in the washing program and before the additives are added in the drying program.

[0013] Preferably, the type of additives added in the washing program is obtained after the washing program is completed and before the drying program begins.

[0014] Furthermore, before executing the washing program, it is determined whether the additives to be added in the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additive. If so, the same type of additive is added in either the washing or drying program.

[0015] Furthermore, before executing the washing program, it is determined whether the additives to be added in the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additive. If so, the same type of additive is added in either the washing or drying program.

[0016] Furthermore, the additives include Class I additives and Class II additives;

[0017] If the additive of the same type is a first-class additive, then the additive of that type is added when the washing program is executed; if it is a second-class additive, then the additive of that type is added when the drying program is executed.

[0018] Preferably, the first type of additive is a disinfectant additive, and the second type of additive is a flavor enhancer additive.

[0019] Furthermore, if the same type of additive is added during the washing program, the time interval t between the end of the washing program and the start of the drying program is obtained. If the obtained time interval t is greater than the preset time t0, the same type of additive is still added when the drying program is executed.

[0020] Furthermore, if the same type of additive is added in the washing program, the amount Q of the additive is obtained. If the obtained amount Q is less than the preset amount Q0, the same type of additive is still added when the drying program is executed.

[0021] Preferably, when controlling the execution of the drying process, the amount of the same type of additive added is Q0-Q.

[0022] Furthermore, if the obtained dosage Q is less than the preset dosage Q0, then the time interval t' from the end of the washing program to the start of the drying program is obtained; if the obtained time interval t' is greater than the preset interval t0', then the dosage of this type of additive is controlled to be greater than Q0-Q.

[0023] Furthermore, the garment handling device also includes a primary dispensing process and a secondary dispensing process.

[0024] When the first-level dispensing procedure is executed, the same type of additive is dispensed in either the washing or drying program; when the second-level dispensing procedure is executed, the same type of additive is dispensed in both the washing and drying programs.

[0025] Preferably, the weight of the clothing is preset to G0, and the weight G of the clothing in the clothing processing device is obtained. If the obtained weight G < G0, the first-level dispensing procedure is executed; if the obtained weight G ≥ G0, the second-level dispensing procedure is executed.

[0026] The present invention also provides a garment processing device, which is controlled by any of the control methods described above.

[0027] Furthermore, the garment processing device includes a washing device and a drying device that can operate independently, and the washing device and the drying device are respectively equipped with a dispensing module for dispensing additives.

[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0029] In this invention, by controlling the addition of the same type of additive in either the washing or drying program, the same additive is added repeatedly in both programs, thus avoiding waste. The addition process requires no manual operation, improving the user experience.

[0030] The garment treatment device of the present invention is controlled by the control method of the present invention, which makes the addition of additives in the garment treatment device highly accurate, effectively avoiding the repeated addition of the same additives in the washing and drying programs, thereby avoiding the waste of additives.

[0031] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0032] 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:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a control method according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of another control method of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another control method of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of another control method of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of another control method of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of another control method of the present invention.

[0039] 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

[0040] 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.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship 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 limitations on this invention.

[0042] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this invention discloses a control method for a clothing handling device and a clothing handling device. "Clothing handling device" refers to a general term for a class of household appliances capable of performing washing and drying programs, such as a washer-dryer combo.

[0044] Garment processing devices require the addition of additives to assist in the treatment of clothes. Currently, there are some additives on the market that can be added to both the washing and drying processes, such as fragrance enhancers and disinfectants.

[0045] This invention discloses a control method for a clothing processing device, including a washing program and a drying program that can be executed sequentially. That is, after the washing program of the clothing processing device is completed, the drying program is started. It is determined whether the washing program and the drying program have the same type of additive. If so, the same type of additive is selected to be added in either the washing program or the drying program.

[0046] In this invention, by controlling the addition of the same type of additive in either the washing or drying program, the same additive is added repeatedly in both programs, thus avoiding waste. The addition process requires no manual operation, improving the user experience.

[0047] As one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the control methods include:

[0048] S1. Obtain the type of additives used in the washing program;

[0049] S2. Obtain the type of additives used in the drying process;

[0050] S3. Determine whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives;

[0051] S4. If so, filter out additives of the same type;

[0052] Control the addition of additives in the washing program; wherein the additives added include the same type of additives selected from the screening.

[0053] Control the addition of additives other than those selected during the drying process;

[0054] S5. If not, control the addition of additives in the washing program; control the addition of additives in the drying program.

[0055] S6. Determine whether the additive addition is complete;

[0056] S7. If yes, control the delivery process to end; otherwise, repeat steps S1-S7.

[0057] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the washing program and the drying program contain the same type of additive, the system controls the addition of the selected additive of the same type during the washing program and controls the addition of the same type of additive during the drying program. This avoids the repeated addition of the same type of additive and does not require manual adjustment, thus improving the user experience.

[0058] As another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the control methods include:

[0059] S1. Obtain the type of additives used in the washing program;

[0060] S2. Obtain the type of additives used in the drying process;

[0061] S3. Determine whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives;

[0062] S4. If so, filter out additives of the same type;

[0063] Control the addition of additives other than those selected for screening in the washing program;

[0064] The drying process is controlled by adding additives; wherein the added additives include the same type of additives selected from the screening.

[0065] S5. If not, control the addition of additives in the washing program; control the addition of additives in the drying program.

[0066] S6. Determine whether the additive addition is complete;

[0067] S7. If yes, control the delivery process to end; otherwise, repeat steps S1-S7.

[0068] In this embodiment, when it is determined that the washing program and the drying program contain the same type of additive, the same type of additive is selected and added during the drying program, while the same type of additive is not added during the washing program. This avoids the repeated addition of the same type of additive and does not require manual adjustment, thus improving the user experience.

[0069] As one embodiment of the present invention, the control method includes:

[0070] The system obtains the types of additives already added in the washing program, determines whether the additives to be added in the drying program contain that type of additive, and if so, controls the addition of other additives besides that type in the drying program.

[0071] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the control methods include:

[0072] S1. Washing program begins;

[0073] S2, Adding additives;

[0074] S3. Washing complete, washing program ends;

[0075] S4. Obtain the type of additives used in the washing program;

[0076] S5. Determine whether the additive to be added in the drying process contains this type of additive.

[0077] S6. If so, control the addition of additives other than this type of additive during the drying process;

[0078] Otherwise, control the addition of additives during the drying process;

[0079] S7. Start drying;

[0080] S8. Determine if the drying time has been reached;

[0081] If yes, end the drying process; otherwise, repeat steps S7-S8.

[0082] In this embodiment, by obtaining the type of additives already added in the washing program, the same type of additive is controlled to no longer be added in the drying program, thus avoiding the repeated addition of the same type of additive and the waste of additives.

[0083] As one implementation of this embodiment, the type of additive added in the washing program is obtained after the additive is added in the washing program and before the additive is added in the drying program.

[0084] Furthermore, control is exercised to obtain the type of additives added during the washing program after the washing program is completed and before the drying program begins.

[0085] In this implementation, by obtaining the type of additives added in the washing program after the additives are added in the washing program and before the additives are added in the drying program, the type of additives already added in the washing program can be accurately obtained without affecting the addition of additives in the drying program. This allows the present invention to control the addition of the same additives in the drying program in a timely and accurate manner so that the same additives are not added repeatedly in the washing program.

[0086] In this invention, the garment treatment device includes several dispensing boxes for holding different types of additives. The type of additive being dispensed is determined by detecting changes in the liquid level within the dispensing boxes.

[0087] The garment handling device also includes a control panel. If an additive to be added in the drying program has already been added during the washing program, the control panel will display the type of the additive and provide a prompt.

[0088] For example, if a fragrance enhancer has already been added to the washing program, the control panel will display a message saying "Fragrance enhancer has been added to the washing program," allowing users to be aware of the fragrance enhancer's presence and, based on the message, control the drying program to prevent the addition of that fragrance enhancer.

[0089] Furthermore, the clothing treatment device of the present invention can also report the liquid level change information in the dispensing box to a mobile terminal APP, so as to prompt the user with the type of additive that has been added to the washing program through the mobile terminal APP, making it convenient for the user to know the dispensing information.

[0090] As an embodiment of the present invention, before executing the washing program, it is determined whether the additives to be added in the washing program and the drying program contain the same type of additive. If so, the same type of additive is added in the washing program or the drying program.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the control methods include:

[0092] S1. Obtain the type of additive to be added in the washing program;

[0093] S2. Obtain the type of additive to be added in the drying process;

[0094] S3. Determine whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives;

[0095] S4. If so, select additives of the same type; start the washing program and add the additives, wherein the added additives include the selected additives of the same type.

[0096] The washing program ends and the drying program begins. Add the additives to be added, excluding the selected additives.

[0097] If not, start the washing program and add the additive; after the washing program ends, start the drying program and add the additive.

[0098] S5. Determine if the drying time has been reached; if yes, control the drying program to end; otherwise, repeat steps S7-S8.

[0099] Step S4 in this embodiment can also be:

[0100] S4' If so, filter out additives of the same type; start the washing program and add all additives except the filtered ones from the list of additives to be added.

[0101] The washing program ends and the drying program begins. Additives are added, including the same type of additives selected in the screening.

[0102] If not, the washing program starts and the additive is added; the washing program ends and the drying program starts, adding the additive again.

[0103] In this embodiment, before executing the washing program, it is determined whether the additives to be added in the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additive. Furthermore, before the washing and drying programs begin adding additives, a control method for adding the same additive is set. Once the washing and drying programs begin, the additives are added according to the set program, eliminating the need for further checks during the addition process. This simplifies the control flow, reduces the likelihood of errors during addition, and requires no human intervention.

[0104] As one implementation method of this embodiment, the control method includes:

[0105] Additives include Class I additives and Class II additives;

[0106] If it is determined that the additives to be added in the washing and drying programs are of the same type;

[0107] Then determine whether the additive of the same type is a Class I additive; if so, control the addition of that type of additive during the washing program.

[0108] If not, determine whether the additive of the same type is a second type of additive; if so, control the addition of that type of additive during the drying process.

[0109] In this embodiment, if the additives of the same type are Class I additives, they are controlled to be added preferentially during the washing program; if the additives of the same type are Class II additives, they are controlled to be added preferentially during the drying program; that is, according to different types of additives, a corresponding priority order for addition is set to make the addition of additives more reasonable.

[0110] Specifically, the first type of additive is a disinfectant additive, and the second type of additive is a flavor enhancer additive.

[0111] If the additives of the same type are disinfectant additives, they should be prioritized for application during the washing cycle to ensure timely sterilization and disinfection of the clothes.

[0112] If the additives of the same type are fragrance additives, they should be preferentially added during the drying process so that the dried clothes can retain their fragrance for a long time, thus improving the effective utilization rate of fragrance additives.

[0113] As another embodiment of the present invention, if the same type of additive is added in the washing program, the interval t from the end of the washing program to the start of the drying program is obtained.

[0114] If the time interval t is greater than the preset time t0, the drying program will continue to add the same type of additive.

[0115] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control methods include:

[0116] S1, preset time t0; where t0 can be 40 min or 50 min;

[0117] S2. Obtain the type of additives used in the washing program;

[0118] S3. Obtain the type of additives used in the drying process;

[0119] S4. Determine whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives;

[0120] S5. If so, filter out additives of the same type;

[0121] The washing program begins, and the system controls the addition of additives; the additives added include those of the same type selected earlier.

[0122] The washing cycle has ended, and the drying cycle has started.

[0123] Get the interval t between the end of the washing program and the start of the drying program;

[0124] Determine whether the obtained interval time t is greater than the preset time t0. If so, control the drying program to add additives. The added additives include the same type of additives selected from the screening. If not, control the drying program to add additives other than the selected additives.

[0125] S6. If not, the washing program starts and controls the addition of additives; the washing program ends and the drying program starts; the drying program adds additives.

[0126] S7. Determine whether the additive has been completely added. If yes, stop the addition process; otherwise, repeat steps S2-S7.

[0127] In this embodiment, when the time interval t is greater than the preset time t0, it indicates that the time interval between the completion of the washing program and the start of the drying program is relatively long. The same type of additives selected and added in the washing program have lost their effect or their effect has weakened due to the long time interval. At this time, the additive is still added in the drying program to ensure that the additive can effectively act on the clothes and ensure that the treatment effect on the clothes is good.

[0128] In another embodiment of the present invention, if the same type of additive is added in the washing program, the amount Q of the additive is obtained; if the obtained amount Q is less than the preset amount Q0, the drying program is controlled to add the same type of additive.

[0129] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control methods include:

[0130] S1, Preset delivery volume Q0;

[0131] S2. Obtain the type of additives used in the washing program;

[0132] S3. Obtain the type of additives used in the drying process;

[0133] S4. Determine whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives;

[0134] S5. If so, select additives of the same type; start the washing program and control the washing program to add additives; wherein the added additives include the selected additives of the same type.

[0135] The washing cycle has ended, and the drying cycle has started.

[0136] Obtain the dosage Q of the additives selected during the washing process;

[0137] Determine whether the obtained dosage Q is greater than or equal to the preset dosage Q0. If not, control the drying program to add additives. The added additives include the selected additives of the same type. If yes, control the drying program to add additives other than the selected additives.

[0138] S6. If not, the washing program starts and controls the addition of additives; the washing program ends and the drying program starts; the drying program adds additives.

[0139] S7. Determine whether the additive has been completely added. If yes, stop the addition process; otherwise, repeat steps S2-S7.

[0140] In this embodiment, when the obtained dosage Q is less than the preset dosage Q0, it indicates that the dosage of the same additive selected in the washing program is insufficient and cannot meet the requirements for treating clothes. At this time, the additive is still added in the drying program to ensure that a sufficient amount of the additive can act on the clothes and ensure that the treatment effect on the clothes is good.

[0141] As one implementation method of this embodiment, in step S5...

[0142] If the obtained dosage Q is less than the preset dosage Q0, the drying program is controlled to add the additive; the dosage of the additive is Q0-Q.

[0143] This implementation method reasonably controls the dosage of the same additives selected, ensuring that a sufficient amount of such additives can be added during the drying process so that they can fully act on the clothes, while avoiding the waste of such additives.

[0144] As another implementation of this embodiment, the control method includes:

[0145] If the obtained dosage Q is less than the preset dosage Q0, then the time interval t' from the end of the washing program to the start of the drying program is obtained; if the obtained time interval t' is greater than the preset interval t0', then the dosage of this type of additive is controlled to be greater than Q0-Q; wherein the preset interval t0' can be 40min.

[0146] In this embodiment, if the time interval t' is greater than the preset time interval t0', it indicates that the time interval between the completion of the washing program and the start of the drying program is relatively long. At this time, the amount of this type of additive added in the drying program is controlled to be greater than Q0-Q, so as to ensure that this type of additive can effectively act on the clothes and ensure that its treatment effect on the clothes is good.

[0147] As another embodiment of the present invention, the garment processing device of the present invention further includes a primary dispensing procedure and a secondary dispensing procedure.

[0148] If the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additives;

[0149] When executing the first-level dispensing procedure, the same type of additive is dispensed in either the washing or drying program; when executing the second-level dispensing procedure, the same type of additive is dispensed in both the washing and drying programs.

[0150] In this embodiment, the user can select different dispensing programs according to the specific condition of the clothing; for example, when the additive is a fragrance enhancer, if the user's requirement is to keep the fragrance on the clothing for a longer time, the user can select a two-stage dispensing program, that is, the clothing processing device dispenses the fragrance enhancer when performing the washing program and the drying program to meet the user's needs.

[0151] As one implementation method of this embodiment, the control method includes:

[0152] S1, Preset clothing weight G0;

[0153] S2. Obtain the weight G of the clothes in the clothing processing device;

[0154] S3. If the obtained weight G < G0, then control the execution of the first-level delivery procedure; if the obtained weight G ≥ G0, then control the execution of the second-level delivery procedure.

[0155] In this embodiment, if the obtained weight is less than the preset clothing weight G0, it indicates that the current clothing weight is small; in this case, the control executes the first-level dispensing procedure to meet the user's requirements for clothing processing. Conversely, if the obtained weight is greater than or equal to the preset clothing weight G0, it indicates that the current clothing weight is large; in this case, the control executes the second-level dispensing procedure to ensure that the clothing can be fully processed by the additive, ensuring a better processing effect.

[0156] The present invention also discloses a garment processing device, which is controlled by any of the control methods described in the above technical solutions; or, controlled by a combination of the control methods described in the above technical solutions.

[0157] Specifically, the garment processing device includes a washing unit and a drying unit that can operate independently, and the washing unit and the drying unit are each equipped with a dispensing module for dispensing additives.

[0158] The control method of the present invention controls a clothing processing device with high accuracy in the addition of additives in the washing and drying devices, avoiding the repeated addition of the same additives in the washing and drying devices, thus avoiding waste of additives. It also eliminates the need for manual adjustment by the user, thereby improving the user experience.

[0159] 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 garment handling device, comprising a washing program and a drying program executed sequentially, characterized in that: Determine whether the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additive. If so, control the addition of the same type of additive to be selected in either the washing or drying program. If the same type of additive is added during the washing program, the time interval t between the end of the washing program and the start of the drying program is obtained. If the obtained time interval t is greater than the preset time t0, the same type of additive is still added when the drying program is executed.

2. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system obtains the types of additives already added in the washing program, determines whether the additives to be added in the drying program contain that type of additive, and if so, controls the addition of other additives besides that type in the drying program.

3. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The system controls the acquisition of the types of additives already added in the washing program after the additives have been added in the washing program and before the additives have been added in the drying program.

4. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Control the type of additives added during the washing program to be obtained after the washing program is completed and before the drying program begins.

5. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before executing the washing program, determine whether the additives to be added in the washing and drying programs contain the same type of additive. If so, control the addition of the same type of additive in the washing or drying program.

6. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The additives include Class I additives and Class II additives; If the additive of the same type is a first-class additive, then the additive of that type is added when the washing program is executed; if it is a second-class additive, then the additive of that type is added when the drying program is executed.

7. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first type of additive is a disinfectant additive, and the second type of additive is a flavor enhancer additive.

8. The control method of the garment handling device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: If the same type of additive is added in the washing program, the amount Q of the additive is obtained. If the obtained amount Q is less than the preset amount Q0, the same type of additive is still added when the drying program is executed.

9. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When controlling the execution of the drying process, the amount of the same type of additive added is Q0-Q.

10. The control method of the garment handling device according to claim 9, characterized in that: If the obtained dosage Q is less than the preset dosage Q0, then the time interval t' from the end of the washing program to the start of the drying program is obtained. If the obtained time interval t' is greater than the preset interval t0', then the dosage of this type of additive is controlled to be greater than Q0-Q.

11. The control method of the garment handling device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: It also includes primary and secondary delivery procedures. When the first-level dispensing procedure is executed, the same type of additive is dispensed in either the washing or drying program; when the second-level dispensing procedure is executed, the same type of additive is dispensed in both the washing and drying programs.

12. The control method for the garment handling device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The preset weight of the clothing is G0. The weight G of the clothing in the clothing processing device is obtained. If the obtained weight G < G0, the first-level dispensing procedure is executed; if the obtained weight G ≥ G0, the second-level dispensing procedure is executed.

13. A garment processing device, characterized in that: Controlled by any of the control methods described in claims 1-12.

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