Control method of washing apparatus and washing apparatus

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and specifically provides a washing equipment control method and washing equipment. The present application aims to solve the problem that the existing washing machine causes water overflow when being in a long-time water passing state, thereby bringing risks to the property safety of users. To this end, the present application provides a control method of washing equipment, characterized in that the washing equipment comprises a water inlet system, a drainage system and a water flow detection module, the water flow detection module is arranged in the water inlet system; the control method comprises: controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing equipment; when it is detected that water flows in, judging the working state of the washing equipment; when the washing equipment is in an unworking state, waking up the washing equipment and controlling the drainage system to work. Therefore, the setting mode solves the problem that the existing washing equipment cannot stop water inlet in time when water flows in, thereby avoiding causing property loss of users.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of washing equipment, and particularly provides a washing equipment control method and washing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Washing machines are becoming more and more popular in the market, and the supporting facilities of washing machines, such as washing machine cabinets, are gradually improving and landing in the market.

[0003] However, these decorations for beauty or convenience also bring some problems. For example, if a user installs a washing machine in a washing machine cabinet matching the size of the washing machine, it is not convenient to perform safety operations such as power disconnection and faucet closure on the washing machine after washing is completed because the space is too small to just put down the washing machine. Therefore, the washing machine is always in a water supply and power on state.

[0004] If the washing machine is in a water supply state for a long time, there is a risk of continuous water inflow. If the user is not at home and cannot discover it in time, or if the house is not frequently occupied, the water may flow out through the washing machine, thereby bringing a certain risk to the user's property safety.

[0005] Correspondingly, the field needs a washing equipment control method to solve the problem that the existing washing machine causes water overflow from the washing machine when it is in a long-time water supply state, thereby bringing a risk to the user's property safety. SUMMARY

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the existing washing machine causes water overflow from the washing machine when it is in a long-time water supply state, thereby bringing a risk to the user's property safety, the present application provides a washing equipment control method, characterized in that the washing equipment comprises a water inflow system, a water drainage system and a water flow detection module, the water flow detection module is arranged in the water inflow system; the control method comprises: controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing equipment; when it is detected that water flows in, judging the working state of the washing equipment; when the washing equipment is in an unworking state, waking up the washing equipment and controlling the water drainage system to work.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned washing equipment control method, after the step of "controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing equipment", the control method further comprises:

[0008] When it is not detected that water flows in, controlling the water flow detection module to re-detect whether water flows into the washing equipment after a set time.

[0009] In the preferred technical scheme of the control method of the washing device, the step of judging the working state of the washing device further comprises: when the water inlet valve of the water inlet system is in the powered-on state, determining that the state of the washing device is the working state; and when the water inlet valve of the water inlet system is in the unpowered state, determining that the state of the washing device is the non-working state.

[0010] In the preferred technical scheme of the control method of the washing device, after the step of judging the working state of the washing device when the water flow is detected, the control method further comprises: when the washing device is in the working state, controlling the water flow detection module to detect the amount of water flowing through, and executing the set washing function.

[0011] In the preferred technical scheme of the control method of the washing device, the step of judging the working state of the washing device when the water flow is detected further comprises: when the water flow is detected, confirming the specific value of the water inlet amount per unit time; obtaining the amount of accumulated water that the washing device can accommodate to a preset state; calculating the time ΔT1 required for the washing device to reach the preset state; and when the water flow continues to flow in for the time ΔT1, judging the working state of the washing device; wherein the amount of accumulated water that the preset state can accommodate ≤ the maximum water inlet amount that the washing device can accommodate when the water overflows.

[0012] In the preferred technical scheme of the control method of the washing device, the step of judging the working state of the washing device when the water flow is detected further comprises: when the water flow is detected, confirming the specific value of the water inlet amount per unit time; obtaining the specific value of the maximum drainage amount per unit time of the overflow channel; and when the water inlet amount per unit time > the maximum drainage amount per unit time of the overflow channel, judging the working state of the washing device.

[0013] In the preferred technical scheme of the control method of the washing device, the washing device further comprises an accumulated water amount detection module, and the step of waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work when the washing device is in the non-working state further comprises: when the washing device is in the non-working state, controlling the accumulated water amount detection module to detect the accumulated water amount in the washing device; and when the accumulated water amount reaches a preset value, waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work for a time ΔT2; wherein ΔT2 ≤ the time required for the drainage system to drain the accumulated water amount of the preset value.

[0014] In the preferred technical scheme of the control method of the washing device, after the step of waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work when the washing device is in the non-working state, the control method further comprises: controlling the washing device to start an audible and visual alarm device.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the control method of the washing device, after the step of waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work when the washing device is in the non-working state, the control method further comprises: pushing an overflow risk prompt to the mobile terminal of the user.

[0016] The application further provides a washing device comprising the control method of the washing device according to any one of the technical solutions.

[0017] As can be understood by those skilled in the art, the application provides a control method of a washing device, which first comprises a water inlet system, a drainage system and a water flow detection module, and the water flow detection module is arranged in the water inlet system; secondly, the control method comprises: controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing device; when it is detected that water flows in, judging the working state of the washing device; and when the washing device is in a non-working state, waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work.

[0018] Through the above arrangement, the control method of the washing device of the application realizes the opening of the drainage system through reasonable control, solves the problem of excessive water inflow when the existing washing device is not powered on, i.e., when the washing device is in a non-working state, and finally avoids water overflow and property loss of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] The control method of the washing device of the application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a whole scheme flow diagram of the control method of the washing device of the application;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a working state flow diagram of the step S02 of the control method of the washing device of the application;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a specific embodiment 1 of the working state of the step S02 of the control method of the washing device of the application;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a specific embodiment 2 of the working state of the step S02 of the control method of the washing device of the application;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a specific embodiment of the working state of the step S03 of the control method of the washing device of the application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application occasions. For example, when water inflow is detected, the specific value of the water inflow per unit time is confirmed, the accumulated water amount that the washing equipment can accommodate to the preset state is obtained, although the description in the specification is to calculate the time ΔT1 required for the washing equipment to reach the preset state, and the working state of the washing equipment is judged when water inflows all the time within the time ΔT1, the present application can obviously also set the maximum value of the water inflow directly, and detect the maximum value through a data sensor, as long as the setting method can judge the working state of the washing equipment when the set value is reached.

[0026] It should be noted that in the description of the present application, the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and other terms indicating the direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0027] In addition, it should also be noted that in the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the communication inside two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] As the washing machine peripheral supporting facilities are gradually improved, such as the widespread use of washing machine special cabinets, it brings convenience to users, but also brings some problems. When the user uses the washing machine special cabinet to place the washing machine, it will cause inconvenience to the safety operation of disconnecting the power supply, closing the faucet and the like after the washing is completed due to the existence of the set space problem, so that the washing machine is always in the water and power on state. If the user cannot discover in time, water may flow out through the washing machine, thereby bringing certain risk to the safety of the user's home property. In addition, for some commonly used washing equipment institutions such as dry cleaning shops and laundry rooms, since they are unattended and in a public state, the number of users is large, and it is more necessary to avoid such a situation from happening. Based on this, for example, Figures 1 to 5As shown, the present application provides a control method of a washing device.

[0029] The following refers to Figures 1 to 5 The control method of the existing washing device is described.

[0030] As Figures 1 to 5 As shown, to solve the problem that the existing washing device cannot discover the water inflow in time when water flows in, causing the water inflow to continue, and to solve the problem that it is easy to cause the user's property loss, the present embodiment provides a control method of a washing device, wherein the washing device comprises a water inflow system, a water drainage system and a water flow detection module, and the water flow detection module is arranged in the water inflow system.

[0031] The control method comprises the following steps:

[0032] Step S01, control the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing device.

[0033] The water flow detection module is arranged in the water inflow system, which can be a flowmeter, etc., and is used to detect whether water flows into the washing device.

[0034] Step S02, when water inflow is detected, the working state of the washing device is judged.

[0035] When water inflow is detected, the water flow detection module sends information to the processor of the washing machine, and the processor further starts to judge the working state of the washing device.

[0036] In the present embodiment, whether the washing device is in a working state can be realized by step S0211 and step S0212, as Figure 2 shown, step S0211, when the water inflow valve of the water inflow system is in a powered state, it is determined that the state of the washing device is a working state. Step S0212, when the water inflow valve of the water inflow system is in an unpowered state, it is determined that the state of the washing device is an unworking state. Through the above scheme, the working state of the washing device can be determined, which guides the further judgment step of the washing device.

[0037] Further, step S04, when the washing device is in an unworking state, the washing device is woken up and the water drainage system is controlled to work.

[0038] When water inflow is detected, it is also determined that the washing device is in an unworking state, and the processor of the washing device starts to control the water drainage system to work, so as to avoid the water overflow.

[0039] In the present embodiment, after the control method of the washing device completes step S04, the control method further comprises step S06, controlling the washing device to start the sound and light alarm device.

[0040] When it is detected that the washing device is not in the working state, the washing device is woken up, and meanwhile the washing device controls the drainage system to work, at this time, the audible and visual alarm device is started to provide information for the user, so as to prevent water flow from entering the washing device again when the washing device is in the non-working state, thereby avoiding unnecessary energy waste and equipment loss.

[0041] In a further specific solution, after step S04 is performed, the control method further comprises: step S07, pushing a water overflow risk prompt to the mobile terminal of the user.

[0042] Step S03 corresponding to step S02 comprises: when water inflow is not detected, controlling the water inflow detection module to re-detect whether water inflows into the washing device after a set time.

[0043] When water inflow is not detected, it indicates that there is no water overflow problem, and the water inflow detection module is controlled to re-detect whether water inflows into the washing device after a set time, thereby performing the next cycle of judgment.

[0044] In the embodiment, when the washing device is not in the working state, the washing device is woken up, and meanwhile, the drainage system is controlled to work, at this time, the water overflow risk prompt can be pushed to the mobile terminal of the user to provide information for the user, so as to prevent water flow from entering the washing device again when the washing device is in the non-working state, which will also cause unnecessary energy waste and loss. This setting mode can realize remote control and interaction by pushing to the mobile terminal of the user, which can more effectively reduce the loss of property and energy loss. Not only suitable for household washing devices, but also for laundry rooms, dry cleaning shops and other institutions that need to use washing devices for a long time. This setting mode can better assist the user in monitoring the washing device, and can timely discover and timely take measures when there is excessive water inflow, thereby reducing the loss of property and energy loss.

[0045] Step S05 corresponding to step S04 comprises: when the washing device is in the working state, controlling the water inflow detection module to detect the water inflow, and performing the set washing function.

[0046] In the embodiment, when it is detected that the washing device is in the working state, the water inflow detection module is controlled to detect the water inflow, thereby performing the set washing function. That is, after step S02 is performed, when it is judged that the washing device is in the working state, the water inflow detection module of the washing device detects the water inflow, and when it is detected that the water inflow is in a certain range value, the set washing function is performed.

[0047] The above technical solution describes a direct drainage scheme, but in actual use, different targeted schemes are needed for different water leakage amounts to balance water resource waste and protect the user's home from overflowing. In this process, the water flow detection module detects the amount of water flowing through. If the amount of water flowing out is too small, performing the set washing function or starting the drainage function will cause waste of the washing equipment and energy. For example, detecting whether the washing machine needs self-cleaning, if it can be self-cleaned, actually detecting the water inflow amount in the washing equipment, when the water inflow amount meets the water amount required for self-cleaning, directly using the water for self-cleaning, and then draining it. Therefore, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 In a further embodiment, step S02 further comprises:

[0048] Step S0221, when detecting that water is flowing in, confirming the specific value of the water inflow amount per unit time.

[0049] Step S0222, obtaining the amount of accumulated water that the washing equipment can accommodate to a preset state;

[0050] Step S0223, calculating the time △T1 required for the washing equipment to reach the preset state;

[0051] Step S0224, when water flows in for △T1 time, judging the working state of the washing equipment; wherein the amount of accumulated water that the preset state can accommodate ≤ the maximum water inflow amount that the washing equipment can accommodate when overflowing.

[0052] In this embodiment, when detecting that water is flowing in, the water flow is judged. First, the specific value of the water inflow amount per unit time can be detected by the water amount sensor. Second, the amount of accumulated water that the washing equipment can accommodate to a preset state can be obtained by the water amount sensor. Third, the time △T1 required for the washing equipment to reach the preset state is calculated to perform the work of the next step, which can be realized by data collection and computer program. In this process, if it is calculated that water flows in for △T1 time, it means that the water amount is too large, and the working state of the washing equipment is judged. This process setting can avoid the waste of washing equipment and energy caused by directly performing the set washing function when the specific value of the water inflow amount is too small.

[0053] In another possible implementation, step S02 can further comprise the following steps:

[0054] Step S0231, when detecting that water is flowing in, confirming the specific value of the water inflow amount per unit time;

[0055] Step S0232, obtaining the specific value of the maximum drainage amount per unit time of the overflow channel;

[0056] Step S0233, when the water inflow per unit time is greater than the maximum water outflow per unit time of the overflow channel, the working state of the washing equipment is determined.

[0057] In this embodiment, when water inflow is detected, the specific value of the maximum water outflow per unit time of the overflow channel needs to be determined. Otherwise, when the water inflow is too large, i.e., when the water inflow per unit time is greater than the maximum water outflow per unit time of the overflow channel, the water in the overflow channel will not be able to be discharged in time, which will cause water overflow and cause loss of property safety for the user. If the water inflow is small, the washing machine can be self-cleaned by the inflowing water or stored for next washing. For the washing equipment with an overflow channel, if the water inflow is not large, the overflow channel can be used to solve the problem, and the separate opening of the drainage system is not needed, thereby saving electricity bills. Therefore, when water inflow is detected, first, the water inflow per unit time is confirmed by the water quantity sensor. Second, the specific value of the maximum water outflow per unit time of the overflow channel is obtained through data acquisition and computer program. Third, when the water inflow per unit time is greater than the maximum water outflow per unit time of the overflow channel, the working state of the washing equipment is determined. The process can avoid that when the specific value of the water inflow is too large, the overflow channel cannot bear the maximum water outflow, thereby causing overflow of the washing equipment and causing property loss. In addition, if the water inflow is small, the washing equipment can be reasonably used for self-cleaning or storage.

[0058] In another possible implementation, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 5 The washing equipment further comprises a water accumulation amount detection module, and step S04 further comprises the following steps:

[0059] Step S0411, when the washing equipment is in an unworking state, the water accumulation amount detection module is controlled to detect the water accumulation amount in the washing equipment.

[0060] Step S0412, when the water accumulation amount reaches a preset value, the washing equipment is woken up and the drainage system is controlled to work for a time of △T2; wherein, △T2≤ the time required for the drainage system to drain the water accumulation amount.

[0061] In the embodiment, if the accumulated water amount in the washing device reaches a certain value while the washing device is in the non-working state, water overflow will occur, and if the user cannot find it in time, water will flow out of the washing machine, thereby causing certain risks to the user's home property safety. Therefore, in order to avoid the above situation, when it is determined that the washing device is not in the working state, the water amount detection module is first caused to detect the accumulated water amount in the washing device, and when it is detected that the accumulated water amount reaches a preset value that can be borne by the washing device, the sensor wakes up the washing device, at this time, the washing device controls the drainage system to work, and the excess accumulated water is drained through the drainage system, thereby preventing water overflow caused by excessive accumulated water. Meanwhile, the drainage system working process is also provided with a predetermined time AT2, wherein the AT2 time is less than or equal to the time required for the drainage system to drain the accumulated water amount of the preset value. This setting mode is to ensure that the drainage system works within a certain time, and prevent the drainage system from being in the working state when the accumulated water amount does not reach the preset value, thereby causing the drainage system to idle and causing the device to burn out.

[0062] In summary, the present application provides a control method of a washing device, the washing device comprising a water inlet system, a drainage system and a water flow detection module, the water flow detection module being arranged in the water inlet system; the control method comprising: controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing device; when it is detected that water flows in, determining the working state of the washing device; and when the washing device is in the non-working state, waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work. In addition, after the control method executes step S04, i.e., after the step of "when the washing device is in the non-working state, waking up the washing device and controlling the drainage system to work", the control method further comprises: controlling the washing device to start the audible and visual alarm device and pushing the water overflow risk prompt to the user's mobile terminal. Therefore, the present application can solve the problem that the existing washing machine has water flowing in when it is not powered on, and when the user is not in front of the washing machine, the water inlet cannot be stopped in time, which eventually causes water overflow and causes property loss to the user. Moreover, through the audible and visual alarm device and the water overflow risk prompt pushed to the user's mobile terminal, the setting mode can be more convenient for the user to detect the water flow, so that the user can find it in time and take timely measures to reduce property loss and energy consumption.

[0063] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure without departing from the principles of the present application, so that the present application can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0064] For example, in an alternative embodiment, the determination of the working state of the washing machine can be made by determining whether the water inlet valve is powered on or by determining whether the processor of the washing machine is in an instruction state that allows water to be supplied, as long as the working state of the washing machine can be determined. These do not deviate from the principles of the present application and thus fall within the scope of the present application.

[0065] In addition, the present application also provides a washing machine having the control method of the washing machine as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0066] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but those skilled in the art will readily understand that the scope of protection of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or replacements to the relevant technical features without deviating from the principles of the present application, and the technical solutions after such changes or replacements will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method of a washing apparatus, characterized by, The washing equipment comprises a water inlet system, a water drainage system and a water flow detection module, the water flow detection module is arranged in the water inlet system; the control method comprises: controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing equipment; when detecting that water flows in, judging the working state of the washing equipment; when the washing equipment is in a non-working state, waking up the washing equipment and controlling the water drainage system to work; the step of "judging the working state of the washing equipment when detecting that water flows in" further comprises: when detecting that water flows in, confirming the specific value of water inflow per unit time; obtaining the water accumulation amount that the washing equipment can accommodate to a preset state; calculating the time ΔT1 required for the washing equipment to reach the preset state; when the water flow keeps flowing in for the time ΔT1, judging the working state of the washing equipment; wherein the water accumulation amount that the preset state can accommodate ≤ the maximum water inflow amount that the washing equipment can accommodate when overflowing; or, when detecting that water flows in, confirming the specific value of water inflow per unit time; obtaining the specific value of the maximum water drainage amount per unit time of the overflow channel; when the water inflow per unit time > the maximum water drainage amount per unit time of the overflow channel, judging the working state of the washing equipment.

2. The control method of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, After the step of "controlling the water flow detection module to detect whether water flows into the washing equipment", the control method further comprises: when detecting that water does not flow in, controlling the water flow detection module to re-detect whether water flows into the washing equipment after a set time. 3.The control method of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "judging the working state of the washing equipment" further comprises: when the water inlet valve of the water inlet system is in a powered-on state, determining that the state of the washing equipment is a working state; when the water inlet valve of the water inlet system is in a non-powered-on state, determining that the state of the washing equipment is a non-working state.

4. The control method of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by, After the step of "judging the working state of the washing equipment when detecting that water flows in", the control method further comprises: when the washing equipment is in a working state, controlling the water flow detection module to detect the water flow amount and executing a set washing function. 5.The control method of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing equipment further comprises a water accumulation amount detection module, and the step of "waking up the washing equipment and controlling the water drainage system to work when the washing equipment is in a non-working state" further comprises: when the washing equipment is in a non-working state, controlling the water accumulation amount detection module to detect the water accumulation amount in the washing equipment; when the water accumulation amount reaches a preset value, waking up the washing equipment and controlling the water drainage system to work for a time ΔT2; wherein ΔT2 ≤ the time required for the water drainage system to drain the water accumulation amount of the preset value. 6.The control method of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the step of "waking up the washing equipment and controlling the water drainage system to work when the washing equipment is in a non-working state", the control method further comprises: controlling the washing equipment to start an audible and visual alarm device. 7.The control method of a washing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the step of "waking up the washing equipment and controlling the water drainage system to work when the washing equipment is in a non-working state", the control method further comprises: pushing an overflow risk prompt to a mobile terminal of a user.

8. A washing apparatus characterized by comprising: The washing apparatus is the washing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, and the washing apparatus includes the control method of the washing apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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