Water inlet control methods, devices, computer equipment, and storage media for laundry equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a water inlet control method, apparatus, computer device, and storage medium for a washing machine. The method is applied to a washing machine, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve has a first water inlet channel connected to the water inlet of the washing tub and a second water inlet channel connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The method includes: when the washing tub receives a water inlet command, determining the current target operating stage of the washing machine; determining a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target operating stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules; controlling the opening and closing of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitoring the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target operating stage and the target water inlet level. This solution can reduce the probability of water inlet timeout in the washing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a water inlet control method, device, computer equipment, and storage medium for a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] As people's requirements for space utilization increase, washing machines can be made into a combined structure of washing tub and washing machine. For example, the upper part is set up with a washing tub for users to wash or do manual laundry, and the lower part is set up with a washing machine for automatic washing. Since the washing machine and washing tub are set up in the same position, they share the same set of water inlets. When the lower washing machine is in the water intake or water replenishment state, if the user uses the upper washing tub, there may be insufficient water intake for the lower washing machine, which may cause the lower washing machine to exceed the water intake timeout. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a water inlet control method, device, computer equipment, and storage medium for a washing machine, which can reduce the probability of water inlet timeout when the washing machine and the washing tub are used simultaneously.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a water inlet control method for a washing machine. The method is applied to the washing machine, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The method includes:

[0005] When the washing tub receives a water inlet command, the current target working stage of the washing machine is determined.

[0006] The target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage is determined from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules. The water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet setting of the washing tub and the switch status of each water inlet channel.

[0007] According to the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level of the washing tub, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively.

[0008] The washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level.

[0009] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a water inlet control device for a washing machine. The device is configured within the washing machine, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The device includes:

[0010] A transceiver unit is used to receive the water inlet command from the laundry tub;

[0011] The processing unit is configured to: determine the current target operating stage of the washing machine when the washing tub receives a water inlet command; determine a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target operating stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules, wherein the water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet level of the washing tub and the on / off state of each water inlet channel; control the on / off state of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitor the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target operating stage and the target water inlet level.

[0012] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer device, which includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the above-described method.

[0013] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, the computer program including program instructions that, when executed by a processor, can implement the above-described method.

[0014] This invention provides a water inlet control method, apparatus, computer device, and storage medium for a laundry device. The method is applied to a laundry device including a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The method includes: when the washing tub receives a water inlet command, determining the current target operating stage of the washing machine; determining a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target operating stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules, the water inlet control rule including a first correspondence between the washing tub's water inlet level and the on / off state of each water inlet channel; controlling the on / off state of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitoring the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to a target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target operating stage and the target water inlet level. As can be seen, on the one hand, this solution can control the opening and closing of each first water inlet channel in the washing machine and each second water inlet channel in the washing tub according to the preset water inlet control rules, the current target working stage of the washing machine, and the target water inlet level of the washing tub. This allows users to use both the washing machine and the washing tub simultaneously and meets their personalized requirements for the water inlet level of the washing tub. On the other hand, this invention also adjusts the target water inlet timeout duration according to the target working stage and the target water inlet level, and monitors the water inlet timeout of the washing machine based on the target water inlet timeout duration. Thus, this invention can set different water inlet timeout durations according to different working states of the washing machine and different water inlet level requirements of the washing tub, and use the corresponding water inlet timeout duration to monitor the water inlet timeout of the washing machine, which can reduce the probability of water inlet timeout of the washing machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart of the water inlet control method for a laundry device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the water inlet valve and water inlet channel in a washing machine is provided for embodiments of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a sub-process of the water inlet control method for a laundry device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating a washing tub mode in a washing machine is provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 A schematic block diagram of a water inlet control device for a laundry apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 A schematic block diagram of a computer device provided for an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0024] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0025] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0026] This invention provides a water inlet control method, device, computer equipment, and storage medium for a laundry equipment.

[0027] The execution subject of the water inlet control method of the washing equipment can be the water inlet control device of the washing equipment provided in the embodiments of the present invention, or a computer device that integrates the water inlet control device of the washing equipment. The water inlet control device of the washing equipment can be implemented in hardware or software, and the computer device can be the control device in the washing equipment provided by the present invention.

[0028] The method is applied to a washing machine, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The method includes: when the washing tub receives a water inlet command, determining the current target working stage of the washing machine; determining a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules, wherein the water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet level of the washing tub and the on / off state of each water inlet channel; controlling the on / off state of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitoring the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of the water inlet control method for a washing machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes the following steps S110-S140.

[0030] S110. When the washing tub receives a water inlet command, determine the current target working stage of the washing machine.

[0031] In this embodiment, the water inlet command can be obtained according to the user's preset trigger time. For example, the user presets that the water inlet switch will be turned on automatically at 8 pm every day. At this time, the washing tub will start automatically at 8 pm every day, and the washing tub will receive the water inlet command according to the preset trigger time. In addition, the water inlet command can also be manually triggered. For example, the user can select the water inlet switch on the control panel on the washing tub to make the washing tub receive the water inlet command.

[0032] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the water inlet command also includes a water inlet level setting command. In this case, when the washing tub receives the water inlet command, it will set the water inlet level to the target water inlet level corresponding to the water inlet level setting command.

[0033] The water inlet setting command can be pre-set by the user (e.g., pre-set when setting the trigger time; if not set, it can use the previous user selection), or it can be obtained by the user selecting the water inlet setting on the control panel of the washbasin. For example, the control panel has multiple water inlet settings, such as low (mode 1 - low water volume), medium (mode 2 - medium water volume), and high (mode 3 - high water volume). In this case, the user selects the desired water inlet setting and then selects the start button on the control panel, so that the washbasin receives the water inlet command carrying the water inlet setting.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the washing tub receives a water inlet command, i.e. when the washing tub starts, in order to control the on / off state of each water inlet channel in a personalized way, it is necessary to obtain the target working stage of the washing machine. In this embodiment, the working state of the washing machine includes the water inlet stage, the water replenishment stage, and the washing stage, and the target working stage is one of the water inlet stage, the water replenishment stage, and the washing stage.

[0035] S120. Determine the target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules.

[0036] In this embodiment, corresponding water inlet control rules are set for each working stage of the washing machine, and the water inlet control rules include the correspondence between the water inlet level of the washing tub and the switch status of each water inlet channel, i.e., the first correspondence.

[0037] The following describes each water inlet control rule in this embodiment using a specific example. The water inlet control rules can be modified according to user settings, and the specific content of the water inlet control rules is not limited here.

[0038] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the washing machine is equipped with three water inlet valves, and each water inlet valve includes a first water inlet channel and a second water inlet channel, as follows. Figure 2 As shown, the three inlet valves are inlet valve one, inlet valve two, and inlet valve three, and the first inlet channel corresponds to... Figure 2 The water inlet channels 1, 3, and 5 are located in the middle, and the second water inlet channel corresponds to... Figure 2 The water inlet channels 2, 4, and 6 have the following multiple water inlet control rules:

[0039] When the washing machine is in the water intake stage, the corresponding water intake control rule is the first water intake control rule:

[0040] When the target water inlet setting is low, water inlet channels 1, 2, 4 and 6 are open, while water inlet channels 3 and 5 are closed.

[0041] At this time, the corresponding water inlet timeout calculation strategy is the first water inlet timeout calculation strategy T+K1, where T is the water inlet timeout time of the washing machine when the washing tub is not in use, which is generally 5 minutes, and K1 is the extension time corresponding to the water inlet setting being low and the washing machine being in the water inlet stage, which can be 1 minute.

[0042] When the target water inlet setting is medium, water inlet channels 1, 3, 4 and 6 are open, while water inlet channels 2 and 5 are closed.

[0043] At this time, the corresponding water inlet timeout calculation strategy is the second water inlet timeout calculation strategy T+K2, where K2 is the extension time corresponding to the water inlet setting being medium and the washing machine being in the water inlet stage, K2>K1, for example, K2 can be 1.5min.

[0044] When the target water inlet setting is high, water inlet channels 1, 3, 5 and 6 are open, while water inlet channels 2 and 4 are closed.

[0045] At this time, the corresponding water inlet timeout calculation strategy is the third water inlet timeout calculation strategy T+K3, where K3 is the extension time corresponding to the water inlet setting being high and the washing machine being in the water inlet stage, K3>K2, for example, K3 can be 2min.

[0046] When the washing machine is in the water replenishment stage, the corresponding water inlet control rule is the second water inlet control rule:

[0047] When the target water inlet setting is low, water inlet channels 1, 4, and 6 are open, while water inlet channels 2, 3, and 5 are closed.

[0048] At this time, the corresponding water inlet timeout calculation strategy is the fourth water inlet timeout calculation strategy T+K4, where T is the water inlet timeout time of the washing machine when the washing tub is not in use, which is generally 5 minutes, and K4 is the extension time corresponding to the water inlet setting being low and the washing machine being in the water replenishment stage, which can be 15 seconds.

[0049] When the target water inlet setting is medium, water inlet channels 1, 3 and 6 are open, while water inlet channels 2, 4 and 5 are closed.

[0050] At this time, the corresponding water inlet timeout calculation strategy is the fifth water inlet timeout calculation strategy T+K5, where K5 is the extension time corresponding to the water inlet setting being medium and the washing machine being in the water replenishment stage, K5>K4, for example, K5 can be 30s.

[0051] When the target water inlet setting is high, water inlet channels 1, 3, 5 and 6 are open, while water inlet channels 2 and 4 are closed.

[0052] At this time, the corresponding water inlet timeout calculation strategy is the sixth water inlet timeout calculation strategy T+K6, where K6 is the extension time corresponding to the water inlet setting being high and the washing machine being in the water replenishment stage, K6>K5, for example, K6 can be 45s.

[0053] Because the amount of water required for the water replenishment stage of the washing machine is less than that required for the water intake stage, the timeout extension time for the water replenishment stage is shorter than that for the water intake stage.

[0054] When the washing machine is in the washing stage, the corresponding water inlet control rule is the third water inlet control rule:

[0055] When the target water inlet setting is low, water inlet channel 1 is open, while water inlet channels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are closed.

[0056] When the target water inlet setting is medium, water inlet channel 1 and water inlet channel 3 are open, while water inlet channel 2, water inlet channel 4, water inlet channel 5 and water inlet channel 6 are closed.

[0057] When the target water inlet setting is high, water inlet channels 1, 3, and 5 are opened, while water inlet channels 2, 4, and 6 are closed.

[0058] At this point, since the washing machine does not need to take in water, the timeout monitoring function is turned off.

[0059] It should be noted that when the washing tub is started and the washing machine is detected to be in a closed / paused state, the corresponding water inlet control rules are similar to those when the washing machine is in the washing stage, which will not be elaborated here.

[0060] In this embodiment, if the washing machine is in the water intake stage, the first water intake control rule is determined as the target water intake control rule; if the washing machine is in the water replenishment stage, the second water intake control rule is determined as the target water intake control rule; if the washing machine is in the washing stage, the third water intake control rule is determined as the target water intake control rule.

[0061] S130. Based on the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level of the washing tub, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively.

[0062] Specifically, based on the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level, the first switch state of each first water inlet channel and the second switch state of each second water inlet channel are determined respectively; then, based on the first switch state and the second switch state, the switch control of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel is performed respectively.

[0063] For example, when the target water inlet control rule is the first water inlet control rule, and the target water inlet level is low, then according to the aforementioned first water inlet control rule, it can be determined that in the first water inlet channel: water inlet channel 1 is open (i.e., in the open state), and water inlet channels 3 and 5 are closed (i.e., in the closed state). In the second water inlet channel: water inlet channels 2, 4, and 6 are all open (i.e., in the open state). After determining the on / off state of each water inlet channel, control is performed on the corresponding water inlet channel according to its on / off state.

[0064] It should be noted that the water inlet valve in the above embodiment is a single valve with two channels as an example. In addition, the water inlet valve in this embodiment can also be a single valve with multiple channels. The specific type of water inlet valve is not limited here.

[0065] It should be noted that the values ​​of T and K in the above water inlet timeout calculation strategy can be adjusted according to different machine models, different water pressures, and different water inlet valves.

[0066] S140. Monitor the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level.

[0067] Specifically, the target water inlet timeout duration is determined based on a preset water inlet timeout calculation strategy, the target working stage, and the target water inlet level; then, the washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration.

[0068] If a timeout is detected, meaning the washing machine's water intake time has exceeded the water intake timeout period, but the water level has not yet reached the preset level, an alarm will be issued, for example, by beeping, to remind the user of the water intake timeout. If the washing machine has already completed the water intake process within the water intake timeout period, then no alarm is needed.

[0069] For example, when the target working stage is the water intake stage and the target water intake level is low, the corresponding water intake timeout calculation strategy is the first water intake timeout calculation strategy T+K1. When T is 5 minutes and K1 is 1 minute, the target water intake timeout duration is: 5 minutes + 1 minute = 6 minutes.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the laundry tub of the present invention can also perform the following operations, including steps S210-S240:

[0071] S210, Receive a target selection instruction for the first target working mode of the laundry tub.

[0072] Specifically, when a target button on the control panel is triggered, the target selection instruction corresponding to the target button is obtained, and the control panel is located in the washing tub; or, the target selection instruction sent by the terminal is received.

[0073] That is, the target selection command can be triggered directly by the user through the control panel set on the washing tub, or indirectly by the user through the corresponding application (App) set in the terminal.

[0074] The washing tub in this embodiment has multiple candidate operating modes, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the candidate working modes include a washing mode and a laundry mode. The washing mode specifically includes a hand washing mode, a face washing mode, and a hair washing mode, etc. The laundry mode specifically includes a baby clothes mode, an underwear mode, a shirt mode, a mixed mode, etc. In addition, the laundry tub in this embodiment can also be customized according to the user's needs, that is, a custom mode can be added.

[0075] It should be noted that the washing tub in this embodiment has corresponding working parameters set for each working mode. These working parameters include water level threshold parameters, water temperature control parameters, parameters for whether laundry detergent is added, and parameters for whether disinfectant is added.

[0076] Specifically, the water level parameter thresholds include low water level parameter thresholds, medium water level parameter thresholds, and high water level parameter thresholds. The water temperature control parameter is the temperature of the water that needs to flow out, which can be achieved through the heating module and temperature sensing module in the water inlet basin.

[0077] S220. In response to the target selection instruction, the current working mode of the washing tub is set to the first target working mode.

[0078] Upon receiving the target selection instruction, the system will respond by setting the current working mode of the washing tub to the first target working mode corresponding to the target selection instruction.

[0079] S230. Based on the second correspondence between the preset working mode and working parameters, determine the target working parameters corresponding to the first target working mode.

[0080] Specifically, in some embodiments, corresponding working parameters are set for different working modes, that is, a second correspondence is set. In this embodiment, the target working parameters corresponding to the first target working mode are determined from the second correspondence.

[0081] For example, if the first target working mode is the infant clothing mode, the corresponding target working parameters are: water level is medium water level, water temperature is 60 degrees, whether to add laundry detergent is yes, and whether to add disinfectant is yes.

[0082] S240. Perform the operation according to the target operating parameters.

[0083] In this embodiment, after the target working parameters are determined, corresponding work will be performed based on the target working parameters.

[0084] In this embodiment, for example, the baby clothes working mode is activated, and then the inlet water temperature is adjusted to 60 degrees Celsius. When the water level is detected to reach the preset middle water level, the water intake is stopped, and laundry detergent and disinfectant are added according to the preset washing machine dispensing time and the preset disinfectant dispensing time.

[0085] Specifically, in some embodiments, in order to improve user comfort, the water temperature parameter in the specified working mode / all working modes in the second correspondence of this embodiment can be adjusted according to the current ambient temperature. For example, if the ambient temperature drops, the water temperature is increased; if the ambient temperature rises, the water temperature is decreased. In this case, if the water temperature parameter corresponding to the first target working mode needs to be automatically adjusted according to the ambient temperature, the current ambient temperature needs to be obtained before working according to the target working parameters; and then the water temperature parameter in the target working parameters is adjusted according to the current ambient temperature.

[0086] In this embodiment, to better suit user habits, the working parameters in each working mode can be adjusted according to user needs. In this case, the method further includes: receiving a working parameter adjustment instruction for a second target working mode; and adjusting the working parameters corresponding to the second target working mode in the second correspondence according to the working parameter adjustment instruction. The second target working mode is the working mode specified by the user that requires parameter adjustment.

[0087] In some embodiments, the working parameters corresponding to different working modes in the washing tub can be manually selected, or the working parameters set by the user last time can be selected by default.

[0088] Specifically, in the washing mode, users can choose from three modes: handwashing, face washing, and hair washing. These modes are just examples; after selecting a mode, the interface changes, displaying a start button in the center and multiple functions such as water level, water temperature, disinfectant, and timer on the side or bottom. The water level and temperature parameters are saved from the user's previous settings or can be manually adjusted based on the selected mode. These parameters can be intelligently adjusted according to the local weather and temperature after a network connection; this option can be selected in the settings. Water level options include low, medium, and high; water temperature options include default, cold water, 30℃, and 40℃. The water temperature adjustment range can be set in the settings interface, with a default range of 10. For disinfectant dispensing, users can choose whether to add disinfectant as needed. When the disinfectant dispensing function is selected, the washbasin will automatically dispense disinfectant without manual operation. The reservation function allows users to select the start time of the mode. Users can choose from two options in the settings interface: one is to start using Beijing time, and the other is to start using a time span, such as how many minutes after the start time. Users can choose the span interval themselves.

[0089] In the laundry mode, users can choose from five modes: baby clothes mode, underwear mode, shirt mode, mixed mode, and custom mode. The specific modes are for reference only. After selecting a mode, the page is the same as the washroom mode interface, with options for water level, water temperature, detergent, and a timer function on the side or bottom. The water level, water temperature, and timer functions are the same as in the washroom mode. For the detergent dispensing function, users can choose whether to enable automatic dispensing. The detergent dispensing chamber is located in the same position as the disinfectant and fabric softener dispensing chambers, making it a three-chamber system. The five modes differ in water volume, water temperature, and detergent dosage. In the custom mode, users can select the water volume, indicated by the water level reaching the laundry basin. Water temperature can be selected, and the detergent dosage can be chosen from three options: small, medium, and large.

[0090] In summary, the water inlet control method for a washing machine provided by this invention is applied to a washing machine, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The method includes: when the washing tub receives a water inlet command, determining the current target working stage of the washing machine; determining a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules, wherein the water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet level of the washing tub and the on / off state of each water inlet channel; controlling the on / off state of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitoring the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level. As can be seen, on the one hand, this solution can control the opening and closing of each first water inlet channel in the washing machine and each second water inlet channel in the washing tub according to the preset water inlet control rules, the current target working stage of the washing machine, and the target water inlet level of the washing tub. This allows users to use both the washing machine and the washing tub simultaneously and meets their personalized requirements for the water inlet level of the washing tub. On the other hand, this invention also adjusts the target water inlet timeout duration according to the target working stage and the target water inlet level, and monitors the water inlet timeout of the washing machine based on the target water inlet timeout duration. Thus, this invention can set different water inlet timeout durations according to different working states of the washing machine and different water inlet level requirements of the washing tub, and use the corresponding water inlet timeout duration to monitor the water inlet timeout of the washing machine, which can reduce the probability of water inlet timeout of the washing machine.

[0091] In addition, the laundry tub provided in this embodiment offers multiple working modes to meet the diverse needs of users.

[0092] Figure 5 This is a schematic block diagram of a water inlet control device for a laundry appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 As shown, corresponding to the above-described water inlet control method for laundry equipment, the present invention also provides a water inlet control device for laundry equipment. This water inlet control device includes a unit for executing the above-described water inlet control method for laundry equipment, and the device can be configured in the laundry equipment provided by the present invention. Specifically, the laundry equipment includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5The water inlet control device 500 of the washing machine includes a receiving and dispatching unit 501 and a processing unit 502, wherein:

[0093] The transceiver unit 501 is used to receive the water inlet command of the washing tub;

[0094] The processing unit 502 is configured to: determine the current target operating stage of the washing machine when the washing tub receives a water inlet command; determine a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target operating stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules, wherein the water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet level of the washing tub and the on / off state of each water inlet channel; control the on / off state of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitor the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target operating stage and the target water inlet level.

[0095] In some embodiments, when the processing unit 502 performs the step of switching each of the first water inlet channel and each of the second water inlet channels on and off according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub, it is specifically used for:

[0096] Based on the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level, the first switch state of each first water inlet channel and the second switch state of each second water inlet channel are determined respectively.

[0097] Based on the first switch state and the second switch state, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively.

[0098] In some embodiments, when the processing unit 502 performs the step of monitoring the water inlet timeout of the washing machine based on the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level, it is specifically used for:

[0099] The target water inlet timeout duration is determined based on the preset water inlet timeout calculation strategy, the target working stage, and the target water inlet level.

[0100] The washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration.

[0101] In some embodiments, the transceiver unit 501 is further configured to receive a target selection instruction for the first target working mode of the washing tub;

[0102] The processing unit 502 is further configured to, in response to the target selection instruction, set the current working mode of the washing tub to the first target working mode; determine the target working parameters corresponding to the first target working mode according to a preset second correspondence between working modes and working parameters; and perform work according to the target working parameters.

[0103] In some embodiments, when the transceiver unit 501 performs the step of receiving the target selection instruction for the first target working mode of the washing tub, it is specifically used for:

[0104] When a target button on the control panel is triggered, the target selection instruction corresponding to the target button is obtained; the control panel is located in the laundry tub; or...

[0105] The target selection instruction sent by the receiving terminal.

[0106] In some embodiments, before performing the working step according to the target working parameters, the processing unit 502 is further configured to:

[0107] The current ambient temperature is obtained through the transceiver unit 501;

[0108] Adjust the water temperature parameter in the target operating parameters according to the current ambient temperature.

[0109] In some embodiments, the transceiver unit 501 is further configured to receive a working parameter adjustment instruction for the second target working mode;

[0110] The processing unit 502 is further configured to adjust the working parameters corresponding to the second target working mode in the second correspondence according to the working parameter adjustment instruction.

[0111] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the specific implementation process of the water inlet control device and each unit of the above-mentioned washing equipment can be referred to the corresponding description in the foregoing method embodiments. For the sake of convenience and brevity, it will not be repeated here.

[0112] The water inlet control device of the aforementioned washing equipment can be implemented as a computer program, which can, for example... Figure 6 It runs on the computer device shown.

[0113] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of a computer device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. The computer device 600 is a control device in the laundry equipment provided by the present invention.

[0114] See Figure 6The computer device 600 includes a processor 602, a memory, and a network interface 605 connected via a system bus 601. The memory may include a non-volatile storage medium 603 and internal memory 604.

[0115] The non-volatile storage medium 603 may store an operating system 6031 and a computer program 6032. The computer program 6032 includes program instructions that, when executed, cause the processor 602 to perform a water inlet control method for a washing machine.

[0116] The processor 602 provides computing and control capabilities to support the operation of the entire computer device 600.

[0117] The internal memory 604 provides an environment for the operation of the computer program 6032 in the non-volatile storage medium 603. When the computer program 6032 is executed by the processor 602, the processor 602 can execute a water inlet control method for a washing machine.

[0118] This network interface 605 is used for network communication with other devices. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 6 The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present invention and does not constitute a limitation on the computer device 600 to which the present invention is applied. The specific computer device 600 may include more or fewer components than those shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0119] The processor 602 is used to run a computer program 6032 stored in the memory to perform the following steps:

[0120] When the washing tub receives a water inlet command, the current target working stage of the washing machine is determined.

[0121] The target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage is determined from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules. The water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet setting of the washing tub and the switch status of each water inlet channel.

[0122] According to the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level of the washing tub, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively.

[0123] The washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level.

[0124] It should be understood that, in this embodiment of the invention, the processor 602 may be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or it may be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0125] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program includes program instructions and can be stored in a storage medium, which is a computer-readable storage medium. The program instructions are executed by at least one processor in the computer system to implement the process steps of the embodiments of the above methods.

[0126] Therefore, the present invention also provides a storage medium. This storage medium can be a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium stores a computer program, wherein the computer program includes program instructions. When executed by a processor, the program instructions cause the processor to perform the following steps:

[0127] When the washing tub receives a water inlet command, the current target working stage of the washing machine is determined.

[0128] The target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage is determined from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules. The water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet setting of the washing tub and the switch status of each water inlet channel.

[0129] According to the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level of the washing tub, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively.

[0130] The washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level.

[0131] The storage medium can be any computer-readable storage medium capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, portable hard drive, read-only memory (ROM), magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0132] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of this invention.

[0133] In the several embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of each unit is merely a logical functional division, and there may be other division methods in actual implementation. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed.

[0134] The steps in the method of this invention can be adjusted, merged, or reduced in order according to actual needs. The units in the device of this invention can be merged, divided, or reduced according to actual needs. Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this invention can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0135] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a terminal, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0136] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A water inlet control method for a washing machine, characterized in that, The method is applied to a laundry device, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The method includes: When the washing tub receives a water inlet command, the current target working stage of the washing machine is determined. The target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target working stage is determined from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules. The water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet setting of the washing tub and the switch status of each water inlet channel. According to the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level of the washing tub, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively. The washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the switching of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level of the washing tub includes: Based on the target water inlet control rules and the target water inlet level, the first switch state of each first water inlet channel and the second switch state of each second water inlet channel are determined respectively. Based on the first switch state and the second switch state, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are switched on and off respectively.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of monitoring the water inlet timeout of the washing machine based on the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target working stage and the target water inlet level includes: The target water inlet timeout duration is determined based on the preset water inlet timeout calculation strategy, the target working stage, and the target water inlet level. The washing machine is monitored for water inlet timeout based on the target water inlet timeout duration.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive a target selection instruction for the first target working mode of the laundry tub; In response to the target selection instruction, the current working mode of the washing tub is set to the first target working mode; Based on the second correspondence between the preset working mode and the working parameters, the target working parameters corresponding to the first target working mode are determined; Work according to the target operating parameters.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The step of receiving a target selection instruction for a first target working mode of the laundry tub includes: When a target button on the control panel is triggered, the target selection instruction corresponding to the target button is obtained; the control panel is located in the laundry tub; or... The target selection instruction sent by the receiving terminal.

6. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Before operating according to the target operating parameters, the method further includes: Get the current ambient temperature; Adjust the water temperature parameter in the target operating parameters according to the current ambient temperature.

7. The method according to any one of claims 5 to 6, characterized in that, The method further includes: Receive the operating parameter adjustment command for the second target operating mode; Adjust the working parameters corresponding to the second target working mode in the second correspondence according to the working parameter adjustment instruction.

8. A water inlet control device for a washing machine, characterized in that, The device is configured in a laundry appliance, which includes a washing machine, a washing tub, and at least one water inlet valve. Each water inlet valve includes at least one first water inlet channel and at least one second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing tub, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine. The device includes: A transceiver unit is used to receive the water inlet command from the laundry tub; The processing unit is configured to: determine the current target operating stage of the washing machine when the washing tub receives a water inlet command; determine a target water inlet control rule corresponding to the target operating stage from a plurality of preset water inlet control rules, wherein the water inlet control rule includes a first correspondence between the water inlet level of the washing tub and the on / off state of each water inlet channel; control the on / off state of each first water inlet channel and each second water inlet channel according to the target water inlet control rule and the target water inlet level of the washing tub; and monitor the water inlet timeout of the washing machine according to the target water inlet timeout duration corresponding to the target operating stage and the target water inlet level.

9. A computer device, characterized in that, The computer device includes a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor executes the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a computer program, which includes program instructions that, when executed by a processor, can implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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