A method of laundry aromatherapy and a laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, and particularly discloses a clothes fragrance method and clothes processing equipment. The clothes fragrance method comprises the following steps: placing a drying ball sprayed with a fragrance in a drum of a clothes processing device and clothes to be fragranced; and controlling rotation of the drum to make the drying ball contact the clothes to be fragranced. The clothes fragrance method provided by the present application sprays the fragrance on the drying ball, and the drying ball has a good effect of storing the fragrance. Then, the drying ball is placed in the drum to contact the clothes to be fragranced, and the rotation of the drum is controlled to make the drying ball roll and contact different parts of the clothes to be fragranced, so that the clothes fragrance is relatively uniform. In addition, the drying ball is relatively soft, and when the drying ball contacts the clothes to be fragranced, the fragrance molecules on the drying ball can penetrate into the fibers of the clothes to be fragranced, so that long-acting fragrance care is achieved, and the fragrance is not easy to dissipate. In addition, the clothes fragrance method provided by the present application can be realized at room temperature, and has no strict requirement on temperature.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing treatment equipment technology, and in particular to a method and equipment for fragrance treatment of clothing. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines and dryers are no longer limited to the single function of washing or drying clothes; they can also provide deep care functions such as wrinkle removal, mite removal, and sterilization. However, these are only the care experiences that users can perceive visually and tactilely. With continuous technological upgrades, it is now also possible to use washing machines or dryers for aromatherapy care. Aromatherapy care involves the absorption of perfumes and fragrances onto the clothes, giving them a pleasant scent and enhancing the user experience.

[0003] Currently, for dryers, the method of scenting clothes involves placing fragrance tablets inside the drying duct. The heat from the drying system first causes the fragrance to evaporate, and then a fan drives airflow, bringing the evaporated fragrance into contact with and adsorbing it onto the clothes. For washing machines, the process typically involves filling the outer drum with water and fragrance, repeatedly draining the water to thoroughly mix the water and fragrance, and then adding the mixture back in. This allows the fragrance to enter the inner drum with the steam, dispersing its scent onto the clothes.

[0004] Of the methods mentioned above, whether using a dryer or washing machine for aromatherapy, temperature control significantly impacts the effectiveness of the fragrance treatment. If the temperature is too low, the amount of fragrance that evaporates will be insufficient to treat the clothes, and the aromatherapy process will take longer. If the temperature is too high, the fragrance molecules will be destroyed, also resulting in ineffective treatment. Furthermore, as fragrance molecules come into contact with clothing through airflow, most of them adhere to the surface of the clothing fibers. These fragrance molecules quickly evaporate during wear and even while drying, making long-lasting aromatherapy treatment difficult to achieve.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a method for scenting clothing to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a method for scenting clothing, which can achieve a long-lasting and uniform scenting effect and is not limited by temperature.

[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] On one hand, the present invention provides a method for scenting clothing, the method comprising:

[0009] The clothes to be scented and the drying balls sprayed with fragrance are placed inside the drum of the clothes processing device;

[0010] Control the rotation of the drum so that the drying balls come into contact with the clothes to be scented.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned method for scenting clothing, controlling the rotation of the roller includes:

[0012] The material of the garment to be scented is obtained, and the working mode of the roller is determined according to the material of the garment to be scented. The roller rotates according to the determined working mode.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned method of scenting clothing, the working mode corresponding to each type of clothing material includes at least one of the following operating modes: rubbing mode, scrubbing mode, tossing mode, and tumbling mode, and the execution order of the operating modes is set according to the material of the clothing.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned method for scenting clothing, in each of the working modes, the operating modes set in that working mode are executed sequentially and cyclically, and the roller stops rotating after a preset time is reached.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned method of scenting clothes, the rubbing and washing mode specifically includes:

[0016] The rotational speed of the roller is set to 60 rpm-90 rpm, the acceleration of the roller is set to 50 rpm / s-200 rpm / s, the deceleration of the roller is set to 1000 rpm / s-1200 rpm / s, the reciprocating oscillation angle of the roller is set to 60°-100°, and the rotation time of the roller is set to 20 s-40 s.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned method of scenting clothes, the washing mode specifically includes:

[0018] The rotational speed of the roller is set to 80rpm-100rpm, the acceleration of the roller is set to 200rpm / s-400rpm / s, the deceleration of the roller is set to 800rpm / s-1000rpm / s, the reciprocating oscillation angle of the roller is set to 30°-60°, and the rotation time of the roller is set to 20s-40s.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned method of scenting clothing, the upward tossing mode specifically includes:

[0020] The rotational speed of the roller is set to 60 rpm-90 rpm, the acceleration of the roller is set to 50 rpm / s-200 rpm / s, the deceleration of the roller is set to 1000 rpm / s-1200 rpm / s, the reciprocating oscillation angle of the roller is set to 160°-200°, and the rotation time of the roller is set to 20 s-40 s.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned method of scenting clothing, the tumbling mode specifically includes:

[0022] The roller is made to rotate continuously in the same direction, with the roller speed set to 50rpm-70rpm, the roller acceleration to 30rpm / s-80rpm / s, the roller deceleration to 800rpm / s-1000rpm / s, and the roller rotation time to 20s-40s.

[0023] As a preferred technical solution for the above-mentioned method of scenting clothing, the air entering the drum is heated when the drum rotates.

[0024] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clothing treatment device that can scent clothing and achieve a long-lasting and uniform scent care effect, without being limited by temperature, and is simple and easy to operate.

[0025] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0026] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a clothing treatment device that employs the clothing fragrance method described in any of the above claims.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0028] The fabric fragrance method provided by this invention involves spraying a fragrance onto a drying ball, which effectively stores the fragrance. The drying ball is then placed inside a drum and comes into contact with the fabric to be fragranced. The drum's rotation is controlled to ensure the drying ball rolls and contacts different parts of the fabric, resulting in more even fragrance application. The drying ball is relatively soft, allowing fragrance molecules to penetrate the fabric fibers upon contact, providing a long-lasting fragrance treatment. The scent is also less prone to dissipation and lasts longer. Furthermore, this fabric fragrance method can be implemented at room temperature, without strict temperature requirements.

[0029] The clothing treatment device provided by this invention can scent clothing and achieve a long-lasting and uniform scent care effect, without being limited by temperature. The method is simple and easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the clothing fragrance method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a selected working mode provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] In view of the problems in the prior art, the effect of clothing fragrance care is affected by the temperature during the fragrance process, and most of the fragrance molecules are adsorbed on the surface of clothing fibers. The fragrance molecules evaporate quickly during the wearing or even drying process, making it difficult to achieve long-lasting fragrance care. This embodiment provides a method and clothing treatment equipment for clothing fragrance to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0036] The clothing treatment equipment provided in this embodiment can be a dryer, washer-dryer combo, or washing machine. The clothing treatment equipment in this embodiment uses a fragrance-based method to achieve fragrance care for clothes, providing a long-lasting and uniform fragrance care effect. It is not limited by temperature, is simple to use, and easy to operate, thus improving user satisfaction.

[0037] Specifically, the clothing fragrance method provided in this embodiment is applicable to the care of dried clothing. For example, when a user wants to fragrance their clothing, they can place the clothing in a clothing treatment device for fragrance treatment. Alternatively, after the clothes have been dried in a dryer or washer-dryer combo, if the user desires fragrance treatment, they can apply it to the dried clothing.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the clothing fragrance method provided in this embodiment. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, the main methods of scenting clothes include:

[0039] The clothes to be scented and the drying balls sprayed with fragrance are placed inside the drum of the clothes processing device;

[0040] Control the rotation of the drum to ensure that the drying balls come into contact with the clothes to be scented.

[0041] The fabric fragrance method provided in this embodiment involves spraying fragrance onto a drying ball, which effectively stores the fragrance. The drying ball is then placed inside a drum and comes into contact with the fabric to be fragranced. The drum's rotation is controlled to ensure the drying ball rolls and contacts different parts of the fabric, resulting in more even fragrance application. The drying ball is also relatively soft, allowing fragrance molecules to penetrate the fabric fibers upon contact, providing a long-lasting fragrance treatment. The scent is also less prone to dissipation and lasts longer. Furthermore, this fabric fragrance method can be implemented at room temperature and is not subject to strict temperature requirements.

[0042] The drum of the garment processing device contains garments to be scented and drying balls sprayed with fragrance, specifically including:

[0043] In existing technologies, drying balls are typically made of wool, with a diameter ranging from 5cm to 20cm. Wool drying balls are widely used in washer-dryer combos or dryers as an aid in drying clothes, primarily to shorten drying time, dehumidify and deodorize, and absorb impurities from the surface of clothing. In this embodiment, fragrances, such as perfumes, essential oils, and other aromatherapy products, are sprayed onto the drying balls. Users can determine the amount of fragrance sprayed onto the drying balls according to their preferences; more fragrance can be sprayed for a stronger scent, and less for a lighter scent. To improve the efficiency of aromatherapy, multiple drying balls sprayed with fragrance can be placed inside the drum. Furthermore, using drying balls as an aromatherapy medium provides additional benefits to scented clothing during the aromatherapy process, including moisture absorption, deodorization, dust removal, static electricity reduction, and wrinkle reduction.

[0044] After aromatherapy treatment, the drying balls can be reused. They can be placed in an aromatherapy storage bag, sealed, and kept fresh for future use, saving on air freshener spray. Alternatively, used drying balls can be placed in wardrobes or other clothing storage containers to scent clothes, achieving a recycling function that is cost-effective and efficient.

[0045] Controlling the drum rotation to ensure the drying balls come into contact with the clothes to be scented includes:

[0046] The process begins by identifying the material of the garment to be scented. Based on this material, the working method of the fragrance roller is determined, and the roller rotates according to this predetermined method. Different fabric materials absorb fragrance molecules at different speeds; therefore, a customized fragrance treatment plan is designed to improve scenting efficiency. Furthermore, the roller rotates differently for different fabric materials to protect the garments from damage and enhance user satisfaction.

[0047] In actual use, the control panel of the garment processing equipment will have a button for selecting the garment material. The user can adjust the button to the corresponding material according to the material of the garment to be scented. The garment processing equipment will then determine the working mode corresponding to the selected garment material, and the roller will rotate according to the determined working mode.

[0048] In another embodiment, the garment processing device automatically determines the material of the garment to be scented. After determining the material, it selects the operating mode corresponding to the determined material, and the roller rotates according to the determined operating mode. Since the method of automatically determining the material of the garment to be scented is prior art, it will not be described in detail here.

[0049] The working mode of the roller is set according to the material of the garment. Specifically, the working mode corresponding to each type of garment material includes at least one of the following operating modes: rubbing mode, scrubbing mode, tossing mode, and tumbling mode. The execution order of the operating modes is set according to the material of the garment.

[0050] In each working mode, the set operating modes are executed sequentially and cyclically. After a preset time is reached, the drum stops rotating. For example, a working mode is selected, which includes four operating modes: kneading mode, rubbing mode, tossing mode, and tumbling mode, and is executed sequentially in the order of kneading mode, rubbing mode, tossing mode, and tumbling mode.

[0051] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of one of the selected working methods, such as... Figure 2 As shown, this working method mainly includes the following steps:

[0052] Step 1: After the aromatherapy program starts, execute the rubbing and washing mode and determine whether the running time of the rubbing and washing mode is greater than or equal to T1.

[0053] Step 2: If the running time of the rubbing mode is greater than or equal to T1, determine whether the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program. If not, execute the scrubbing mode and determine whether the running time of the scrubbing mode is greater than or equal to T2.

[0054] If the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program, then the aromatherapy will end.

[0055] Step 3: If the running time of the scrubbing mode is greater than or equal to T2, determine whether the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program. If not, execute the toss mode and determine whether the running time of the toss mode is greater than or equal to T3.

[0056] If the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program, then the aromatherapy will end.

[0057] Step 4: If the running time of the upward throwing mode is greater than or equal to T3, determine whether the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program. If not, execute the slamming mode and determine whether the running time of the slamming mode is greater than or equal to T4.

[0058] If the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program, then the aromatherapy will end.

[0059] Step 5: If the running time of the slamming mode is greater than or equal to T4, then determine whether the cumulative running time is greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program.

[0060] Step 6: If the cumulative running time is not greater than or equal to the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program, then execute steps 1 to 4 in sequence until the preset total running time T of the aromatherapy program is reached, and the aromatherapy ends.

[0061] This document only lists the specific process of one of the working methods. The principles of other working methods are the same, and they will not be listed in detail here.

[0062] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned kneading and washing mode specifically includes:

[0063] The drum rotation speed is set to 60-90 rpm, the drum acceleration to 50-200 rpm, the drum deceleration to 1000-1200 rpm, the drum oscillation angle to 60°-100°, and the drum rotation time to 20-40 seconds. This action allows the drying balls to slowly roll back and forth on the clothes to be scented, ensuring that the drying balls reach every corner of the clothes and provide thorough contact for more comprehensive garment care. The drum rotation speed, acceleration, deceleration, oscillation angle, and rotation time are not limited to the values ​​mentioned above; these are the optimal settings, and other values ​​can be set to meet specific needs.

[0064] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned scrubbing mode specifically includes:

[0065] The drum rotation speed is set to 80-100 rpm, the drum acceleration to 200-400 rpm, the drum deceleration to 800-1000 rpm, the drum oscillation angle to 30°-60°, and the drum rotation time to 20-40 seconds. This action causes the dryer balls to rapidly rub against the clothes to be scented, accelerating the contact between the dryer balls and the clothes, allowing the fragrance on the dryer balls to be quickly transferred to the clothes. The drum rotation speed, drum acceleration, drum deceleration, drum oscillation angle, and drum rotation time are not limited to the values ​​mentioned above. The above values ​​are the optimal settings, and other values ​​can be set to meet the usage requirements. No specific limitations are imposed here.

[0066] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned upward throwing mode specifically includes:

[0067] The drum rotation speed is set to 60-90 rpm, the drum acceleration to 50-200 rpm, the drum deceleration to 1000-1200 rpm, the drum oscillation angle to 160°-200°, and the drum rotation time to 20-40 seconds. The large-angle oscillation of the drum tosses the drying balls high into the air, where they then pound onto the clothes to be dried. This pounding action allows the fragrance factors of the perfumer to penetrate into the fibers of the clothes, resulting in a longer-lasting fragrance release and thus a long-lasting aromatherapy effect. Simultaneously, this action also tosses the clothes into the air, allowing them to stretch freely and reveal their soft, shiny surface. The drum rotation speed, acceleration, deceleration, oscillation angle, and rotation time are not limited to the values ​​mentioned above; these are the optimal settings. Other values ​​can be set to meet specific needs, and no specific limitations are imposed here.

[0068] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned slamming mode includes:

[0069] The drum rotates continuously in the same direction. The drum speed is set to 50-70 rpm, the drum acceleration to 30-80 rpm, the drum deceleration to 800-1000 rpm, and the drum rotation time to 20-40 seconds. This continuous rotation ensures the drying balls make contact with all parts of the clothes to be scented, allowing the fragrance components of the air freshener to be evenly released into every corner. The drum speed, acceleration, deceleration, oscillation angle, and rotation time are not limited to the values ​​mentioned above; these are the optimal settings. Other values ​​can be set to meet specific needs and are not specifically limited here.

[0070] Any combination of the four operating modes mentioned above can ensure that the drying balls are in full contact with the clothes to be scented, and can achieve a long-lasting and uniform scenting effect.

[0071] Although the fabric fragrance method provided in this embodiment is not limited by temperature and can be implemented at ambient temperature, in order to improve the fragrance effect and accelerate the diffusion of the fragrance factors, in this embodiment, for the fabric treatment equipment being a dryer or washer-dryer combo, the air entering the drum is heated while the drum is rotating. Specifically, the drying system of the dryer or washer-dryer combo can be turned on to discharge heated air into the drum to heat the fabric to be fragranced. Furthermore, in order to ensure that the amount of fragrance volatilized is sufficient to achieve the effect of conditioning the fabric and improve the fragrance efficiency without destroying the fragrance factors, in this embodiment, the air inlet temperature at the drum air inlet is controlled between 45℃ and 65℃.

[0072] Since washing machines do not have a drying system, they can be used at room temperature when running an aromatherapy program.

[0073] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for scenting clothing, characterized in that, The method includes: The clothes to be scented and the drying balls sprayed with fragrance are placed inside the drum of the clothes processing device; Control the rotation of the drum so that the drying balls come into contact with the clothes to be scented; Controlling the rotation of the drum includes: The material of the garment to be scented is obtained, and the working mode of the roller is determined according to the material of the garment to be scented. The roller rotates according to the determined working mode. The working method corresponding to each type of clothing material includes at least one of the following operating modes: rubbing mode, scrubbing mode, tossing mode, and tumbling mode, and the execution order of the operating modes is set according to the material of the clothing. Under each of the aforementioned working modes, the operating modes set under that working mode are executed sequentially and cyclically. After a preset time is reached, the roller stops rotating.

2. The method for scenting clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kneading and washing mode specifically includes: The rotational speed of the roller is set to 60 rpm-90 rpm, the acceleration of the roller is set to 50 rpm / s-200 rpm / s, the deceleration of the roller is set to 1000 rpm / s-1200 rpm / s, the reciprocating oscillation angle of the roller is set to 60°-100°, and the rotation time of the roller is set to 20 s-40 s.

3. The method for scenting clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The specific washing and scrubbing modes include: The rotational speed of the roller is set to 80rpm-100rpm, the acceleration of the roller is set to 200rpm / s-400rpm / s, the deceleration of the roller is set to 800rpm / s-1000rpm / s, the reciprocating oscillation angle of the roller is set to 30°-60°, and the rotation time of the roller is set to 20s-40s.

4. The method for scenting clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upward throwing mode specifically includes: The rotational speed of the roller is set to 60 rpm-90 rpm, the acceleration of the roller is set to 50 rpm / s-200 rpm / s, the deceleration of the roller is set to 1000 rpm / s-1200 rpm / s, the reciprocating oscillation angle of the roller is set to 160°-200°, and the rotation time of the roller is set to 20 s-40 s.

5. The method for scenting clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The specific slamming patterns include: The roller is made to rotate continuously in the same direction, with the roller speed set to 50rpm-70rpm, the roller acceleration to 30rpm / s-80rpm / s, the roller deceleration to 800rpm / s-1000rpm / s, and the roller rotation time to 20s-40s.

6. The method for scenting clothing according to claim 1, characterized in that, As the drum rotates, the air entering the drum is heated.

7. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The method of scenting clothing as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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