A laundry method capable of automatically drying clothes and a drum washing machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for automatically drying clothes and a drum washing machine. The method for automatically drying clothes comprises the following steps: putting clothes with magnetic clips into the inner drum of the washing machine, and then sequentially executing a washing and dehydrating procedure, an adsorption procedure and an airing procedure. In the adsorption procedure, the inner drum is rotated by the control module of the washing machine, and the electromagnetic is turned on / off to adsorb / put down clothes according to the light emitted and received by the infrared transmitting device and the infrared receiving device of the magnetic component arranged in the inner drum, and the on / off of the touch switch is controlled at the same time. According to the conduction signal sent by the touch switch, it is judged whether the number of adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement. If it meets the requirement, the airing procedure is entered, otherwise the adsorption procedure is re-executed. The present invention completes the automatic airing of clothes in the inner drum of the washing machine through the magnetic component, realizes quick drying of clothes, and meets the living habits of the general public to air clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a washing method capable of automatic drying and a drum washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Currently, common integrated washing and drying machines do not have the function of intelligent drying or automatic drying. The automatic drying function of some washing machines is to transfer the clothes to the matching intelligent drying rack for drying after the washing machine has finished washing. A few washing machines with patented technologies have automatic drying functions, such as the Chinese patent with publication number CN113152023A, which discloses a clamping washing machine that beats and squeezes the washing socks and underwear and automatically dries them. After the washing machine completes the washing in the washing chamber, the clothes are clamped by the clamping rack and extended out of the chamber for drying. The clothes are blown / dried / air-dried by the outside world, and automatic drying cannot be completed inside the washing machine. The Chinese patent with application number 2019211393727 discloses a hook-type washing machine, which provides an in-machine drying method, but requires the provision of a special drying chamber and walking device, which has a complex structure, is not conducive to simplifying the washing and drying procedure, and increases the equipment cost. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical purpose: In view of the above technical problems, the present invention proposes a laundry method and a drum washing machine that can automatically dry clothes. By setting a magnetic suction component, a magnetic suction clip and a light emitting and receiving device, etc., the function of automatically drying clothes in the washing machine is realized, and the cost is low and the operation is convenient.

[0004] Technical solution: To achieve the above technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A method for automatically drying clothes, characterized in that: it is applied to a drum washing machine, wherein the inner drum of the drum washing machine is provided with inner drum ribs equipped with a magnetic suction component, and the magnetic suction component is provided with an electromagnet, a touch switch and an infrared receiving device;

[0006] The laundry method comprises: placing the clothes clamped with magnetic clips into the inner drum of the washing machine, and then sequentially performing a washing and dehydration procedure, an adsorption procedure and a drying procedure, wherein the adsorption procedure comprises the steps of:

[0007] When the washing and dehydration program is finished, the control module drives the inner drum to switch to the slow rotation mode, and at the same time sends a start instruction to a first infrared emitting device arranged on the outside of the washing machine or on the door and vertically lower than the bottom end of the inner drum;

[0008] When the inner drum rotates to the point where the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction component is at the lowest point in the vertical direction, the infrared receiving device in the magnetic suction component senses the infrared signal emitted by the first infrared emitting device, and the control module controls the inner drum to stop rotating, the first infrared emitting device is turned off, and at the same time, the electromagnet is energized to absorb the magnetic suction clip on the clothes, and the clothes are absorbed on the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction component, and the touch switch is turned on at the same time, sending a conduction signal to the control module;

[0009] The control module determines whether the number of the adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement according to the conduction signal, that is, whether the adsorbed clothes meet the preset number requirement. If yes, proceed to the next step, otherwise return and re-execute the adsorption program until the control module determines that the number of the adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement according to the conduction signal;

[0010] The control module sends a start command to a second infrared emitting device which is arranged on the outside of the washing machine or on the door and is vertically higher than the top of the inner drum. The second infrared emitting device is turned on, and the control module controls the inner drum to switch to a slow rotation mode and enter a drying program.

[0011] Preferably, the drying procedure comprises:

[0012] The inner drum rotates slowly. When the magnetic suction component and the second infrared emitting device are located on the same longitudinal line at the top of the inner drum, the clothes adsorbed on the inner drum ribs also rotate to the top of the inner drum. After the infrared receiving device senses the signal emitted by the second infrared emitting device, the control module issues a stop command, the inner drum stops rotating, the second infrared emitting device is turned off, and the clothes are hung up.

[0013] After the drying program is completed, the control module controls the electromagnet to cut off the power, and the clothes equipped with magnetic clips fall off to the bottom of the inner drum. The user can open the door to take out the clothes.

[0014] Preferably, after the drying program is started, the washing machine starts a drying program to dry the clothes in the drying state.

[0015] Preferably, after the drying program is started, the washing machine starts a sterilization program to sterilize the clothes in the drying state.

[0016] Preferably, after the drying program is finished, the control module controls the electromagnet to cut off the power, and the clothes equipped with magnetic clips fall off to the bottom of the inner drum, and the user can open the door to take out the clothes.

[0017] A drum washing machine capable of automatic drying, characterized in that it comprises: an inner drum, inner drum ribs, a control module, a first infrared emitting device, a second infrared emitting device, a magnetic suction component and a plurality of magnetic suction clips with a magnetic suction function, wherein the inner drum ribs are structures with accommodating spaces distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, at least one inner drum rib is equipped with a magnetic suction component, the magnetic suction component comprises an electromagnet, a touch switch and an infrared receiving device, a second infrared emitting device which is higher than the top of the inner drum in the vertical direction, and a first infrared emitting device which is lower than the bottom of the inner drum in the vertical direction are respectively arranged on the outside or the hatch of the washing machine, the infrared receiving device is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the first infrared emitting device and the second infrared emitting device, the magnetic suction clip is used to clamp the clothes to be processed, and the magnetic suction component, the first infrared emitting device and the second infrared emitting device are electrically connected to the control module by signals.

[0018] Preferably, the drum washing machine further comprises a drying device for drying the clothes in the drying state.

[0019] Preferably, the drum washing machine further comprises a sterilizing device for sterilizing the clothes being hung out to dry.

[0020] Preferably, the magnetic clamp comprises two magnets that can attract and separate from each other, and the outside of each magnet is wrapped with conductive silicone.

[0021] The magnetic clip comprises two magnets and a handle connecting the two magnets, and the exterior of each magnet and the handle are wrapped with conductive silicone.

[0022] Beneficial effects: Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The automatic drying drum washing machine provided by the present invention has the function of automatically drying clothes in the washing machine, which increases the circulation speed between clothes and air, realizes quick drying of clothes, and conforms to the living habit of ordinary people to dry clothes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A flow chart of a method for automatically drying clothes for washing provided in Embodiment 1;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a drum washing machine provided in Embodiment 2;

[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of magnetic suction component Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of magnetic suction component Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic clip method 1;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second method of magnetic clip;

[0030] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a magnetic clip holding clothing;

[0031] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of placing clothes in the inner drum;

[0032] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic clips in the inner drum holding the clothes during the washing and dehydration process;

[0033] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic clip in the inner drum adsorbing clothes during the adsorption process;

[0034] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of the clothes drying status during the drying program. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Embodiment 1

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for washing clothes that can be automatically aired, using a drum washing machine, wherein the inner drum of the drum washing machine is provided with inner drum ribs equipped with a magnetic suction component, wherein the magnetic suction component is provided with an electromagnet, a touch switch and an infrared receiving device. The washing method comprises: putting clothes clamped with magnetic suction clips into the inner drum of the washing machine, and then sequentially executing a washing and dehydration program, an adsorption program and an airing program, wherein the washing and dehydration program includes a washing process and a dehydration process.

[0038] The adsorption procedure includes the steps:

[0039] When the washing and dehydration program is finished, the control module drives the inner drum to switch to the slow rotation mode, and at the same time sends a start instruction to a first infrared emitting device arranged on the outside of the washing machine or on the door and vertically lower than the bottom end of the inner drum;

[0040] When the inner drum rotates to the point where the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction component is at the lowest point in the vertical direction, the infrared receiving device in the magnetic suction component senses the infrared signal emitted by the first infrared emitting device, and the control module controls the inner drum to stop rotating, the first infrared emitting device is turned off, and at the same time, the electromagnet is energized to absorb the magnetic suction clip on the clothes, and the clothes are absorbed on the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction component, and the touch switch is turned on at the same time, sending a conduction signal to the control module;

[0041] The control module determines whether the number of the adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement according to the conduction signal, that is, whether the adsorbed clothes meet the preset number requirement. If yes, proceed to the next step, otherwise return and re-execute the adsorption program until the control module determines that the number of the adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement according to the conduction signal;

[0042] The control module sends a start command to a second infrared emitting device which is arranged on the outside of the washing machine or on the door and is vertically higher than the top of the inner drum. The second infrared emitting device is turned on, and the control module controls the inner drum to switch to a slow rotation mode and enter a drying program.

[0043] The drying process includes:

[0044] After the inner drum is switched to the slow rotation mode, when the inner drum rotates to the point where the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction assembly is at the highest point in the vertical direction, the infrared receiving device in the magnetic suction assembly senses the infrared signal emitted by the second infrared emitting device, and the control module controls the inner drum to stop rotating, the second infrared emitting device is turned off, and the clothes are hung in the inner drum;

[0045] After the drying program is completed, the control module controls the electromagnet to cut off the power, and the clothes equipped with magnetic clips fall off to the bottom of the inner drum, waiting for the user to open the door to take out the clothes.

[0046] In the adsorption program of this embodiment, the control module of the washing machine controls the rotation of the inner drum, and controls the on / off of the electromagnet to adsorb / put down the clothes according to the light emitted and received by the infrared emitting device and the infrared receiving device of the magnetic suction component set in the inner drum, and controls the on / off of the touch switch at the same time. According to the conduction signal sent by the touch switch, it is judged whether the number of adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement. If it meets the requirement, the drying program is entered, otherwise the adsorption program is executed again. The conduction signal of the touch switch can be a digital signal, corresponding to the number of adsorbed magnetic clips. For example: to adsorb 1 magnetic clip, the conduction signal is 1, to adsorb 2 magnetic clips, the conduction signal is 2, assuming the preset is 2, then until the conduction signal is 2, the preset number is met and the next step is executed.

[0047] Embodiment 2

[0048] The present embodiment provides a drum washing machine capable of automatic drying, comprising: an inner drum, inner drum ribs, a control module, a first infrared emitting device, a second infrared emitting device, a magnetic suction component and a plurality of magnetic suction clips with a magnetic suction function, wherein the inner drum ribs are structures with accommodating spaces distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, at least one inner drum rib is equipped with a magnetic suction component, the magnetic suction component comprises an electromagnet, a touch switch and an infrared receiving device, a second infrared emitting device vertically higher than the top of the inner drum and a first infrared emitting device vertically lower than the bottom of the inner drum are respectively arranged on the outside or the door of the washing machine, the infrared receiving device is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the first infrared emitting device and the second infrared emitting device, the magnetic suction clip is used to clamp the clothes to be processed, and the magnetic suction component, the first infrared emitting device and the second infrared emitting device are electrically connected to the control module by signals.

[0049] Below Figure 2 Taking the drum washing machine shown in the figure as an example, its structure and working principle are described in detail.

[0050] 1. Construction description:

[0051] The washing machine comprises an inner drum, inner drum ribs, an electromagnet, a clamp, a control module, a hot air drying device and a UVC sterilization device, wherein the inner drum is provided with a plurality of inner drum ribs, the electromagnet is arranged in one of the inner drum ribs, and the clamp has a magnetic attraction function.

[0052] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the magnetic suction component is composed of an electromagnet, a touch switch, and an infrared receiving device.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, a magnetic suction component is installed inside a rib position of the washing machine, and infrared emitting devices are installed on the outside of the washing machine or at two locations above and below the door seal.

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, clamp method 1: two parts of attracting magnets are wrapped with conductive silicone on the outside.

[0055] like Figure 6 As shown, clamp method 2: the handle of the clamp consists of two magnets and the outside is wrapped with conductive silicone.

[0056] The material of the above-mentioned clip can also be iron, and the outer layer is wrapped by a conductive silicone layer.

[0057] like Figure 7 As shown, when the clip is used, one clip can be clamped on a piece of clothing or N clips can be clamped at the same time.

[0058] 2. Working Principle

[0059] Take clip method 1 as an example.

[0060] 1. Place clothes: Figure 8 As shown, use clips with magnetic suction function to hold the clothes, put the clothes into the washing machine, and set the number of clips to be adsorbed.

[0061] 2. Laundry: Fig. 9 As shown, the washing machine enters the washing and dehydration program.

[0062] 3. Adsorption procedure:

[0063] (1) Fig.10 As shown, after the washing and dehydration program is finished, the washing machine inner drum starts to rotate slowly, and the infrared emission light 1 of the washing machine is turned on;

[0064] (2) until the infrared receiver at the inner drum magnetic suction component senses a signal, then the inner drum stops rotating, the infrared emission lamp 1 is turned off, and the magnetic suction function of the electromagnet is turned on at the same time. Under the action of the magnetic force, when the clip is adsorbed and contacts the drum wall, the micro switch is triggered. That is, after the electromagnet is adsorbed to the clip holding the clothes through the inner drum ribs, the touch switch (micro switch) is immediately triggered and sends a conduction signal to the control module;

[0065] (3) When the number of triggered micro switches meets the previously set number of clips to be adsorbed, the infrared emission lamp 2 is turned on, and the washing machine drum starts to rotate slowly, entering the rotation and drying program; if the number of adsorbed clips does not meet the pre-set number of adsorbed clips, the washing machine drum will repeat the adsorption program until the remaining clips are adsorbed and enter the drying program.

[0066] 4. Drying procedure: Fig.11 As shown, the inner drum rotates slowly, and after the infrared receiver at the magnetic component senses the signal of the infrared transmitting lamp 2, the infrared transmitting lamp 2 is turned off, the inner drum stops rotating, and the clothes are hung up to realize the function of drying in the drum.

[0067] The washing machine method provided in this embodiment preferably has the following steps: after the washing and dehydration process is completed, the clothes fall into the lowest position of the inner drum, and the electromagnet absorbs the clips on the clothes by using the electromagnetic adsorption principle. The control module controls the inner drum of the washing machine to rotate 180 degrees, and the inner drum ribs provided with the electromagnet are turned to the highest position to hang the clothes. Then the hot air drying device and the UVC sterilization device are turned on to dry and sterilize the clothes; the hot air drying device includes a fan and a heating tube, and the UVC sterilization device includes a plurality of ultraviolet sterilization lamps.

[0068] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for washing clothes with automatic drying, characterized in that: Applied to a drum washing machine, the inner drum of the drum washing machine is provided with inner drum ribs equipped with a magnetic suction component, and the magnetic suction component is provided with an electromagnet, a touch switch and an infrared receiving device; The laundry method comprises: placing the clothes clamped with magnetic clips into the inner drum of the washing machine, and then sequentially performing a washing and dehydration procedure, an adsorption procedure and a drying procedure, wherein the adsorption procedure comprises the steps of: When the washing and dehydration program is finished, the control module drives the inner drum to switch to the slow rotation mode, and at the same time sends a start instruction to a first infrared emitting device arranged on the outside of the washing machine or on the door and vertically lower than the bottom end of the inner drum; When the inner drum rotates to the point where the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction component is at the lowest point in the vertical direction, the infrared receiving device in the magnetic suction component senses the infrared signal emitted by the first infrared emitting device, and the control module controls the inner drum to stop rotating, the first infrared emitting device is turned off, and at the same time, the electromagnet is energized to absorb the magnetic suction clip on the clothes, and the clothes are absorbed on the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction component, and the touch switch is turned on at the same time, sending a conduction signal to the control module; The control module determines whether the number of the adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement according to the conduction signal, that is, whether the adsorbed clothes meet the preset number requirement. If yes, proceed to the next step, otherwise return and re-execute the adsorption program until the control module determines that the number of the adsorbed magnetic clips meets the preset number requirement according to the conduction signal; The control module sends a start command to a second infrared emitting device which is arranged on the outside of the washing machine or on the door and is vertically higher than the top of the inner drum. The second infrared emitting device is turned on, and the control module controls the inner drum to switch to a slow rotation mode and enter a drying program.

2. The automatic drying laundry method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying procedure comprises: After the inner drum is switched to the slow rotation mode, when the inner drum rotates to the point where the inner drum rib with the magnetic suction assembly is at the highest point in the vertical direction, the infrared receiving device in the magnetic suction assembly senses the infrared signal emitted by the second infrared emitting device, and the control module controls the inner drum to stop rotating, the second infrared emitting device is turned off, and the clothes are hung in the inner drum; After the drying program is completed, the control module controls the electromagnet to cut off the power, and the clothes equipped with magnetic clips fall off to the bottom of the inner drum, waiting for the user to open the door to take out the clothes.

3. The automatic drying laundry method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the drying program is started, the washing machine starts a drying program to dry the clothes in the drying state.

4. The automatic drying laundry method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the drying program is started, the washing machine starts a sterilization program to sterilize the clothes in the drying state.

5. A drum washing machine, characterized in that: include: An inner drum, inner drum ribs, a control module, a first infrared emitting device, a second infrared emitting device, a magnetic suction component and a plurality of magnetic suction clips with a magnetic suction function, wherein the inner drum ribs are structures with accommodating space distributed on the inner wall of the inner drum, at least one inner drum rib is equipped with a magnetic suction component, the magnetic suction component includes an electromagnet, a touch switch and an infrared receiving device, a second infrared emitting device which is higher than the top of the inner drum in the vertical direction, and a first infrared emitting device which is lower than the bottom of the inner drum in the vertical direction are respectively arranged on the outside or the hatch of the washing machine, the infrared receiving device is used to receive infrared signals emitted by the first infrared emitting device and the second infrared emitting device, the magnetic suction clips are used to clamp the clothes to be processed, and the magnetic suction component, the first infrared emitting device and the second infrared emitting device are electrically connected to the control module.

6. The drum washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drum washing machine also includes a drying device for drying the clothes in the drying state.

7. The drum washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drum washing machine also includes a sterilizing device for sterilizing the clothes in the drying state.

8. The drum washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The magnetic clip comprises two magnets that can attract and separate from each other, and the outside of each magnet is wrapped with conductive silicone.

9. The drum washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The magnetic clip comprises two magnets and a handle connecting the two magnets, and the exterior of each magnet and the handle are wrapped with conductive silicone.

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