Laundry treating apparatus control method and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a clothes processing device control method and clothes processing device, the clothes processing device includes multiple clothes processing units, the multiple clothes processing units share the same touch display module, the clothes processing device control method includes: receiving the touch instruction of the washing and protecting mode, if receiving the touch instruction of multiple washing and protecting modes, controlling the touch key corresponding to the washing and protecting mode to display the brightness corresponding to the execution sequence of the washing and protecting mode. In the application, when the user selects multiple washing and protecting modes, the touch key on the touch display module displays the brightness corresponding to the execution sequence of the washing and protecting mode, the user can determine the real-time running state of the clothes processing device according to the brightness of the touch key corresponding to the washing and protecting mode, determine whether to adjust the washing and protecting mode to be executed, make the washing and protecting of clothes become simpler and more humanized, and improve the use experience of the user.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With societal progress and increasing awareness of hygiene, more and more users are separating their clothes for washing, such as washing underwear and outerwear separately, or washing adult and children's clothes separately, or drying the washed clothes. As a result, one washing machine is no longer sufficient for a family's needs for clothing processing, and users will further purchase dryers or even have multiple washing machines in their homes.

[0003] To save space, users typically stack two garment processing units directly or via mounting brackets. However, users need to control the touch display modules of the two garment processing units separately to perform washing or garment care operations, which is cumbersome and results in a poor user experience. Therefore, all-in-one machines that can share a touch display module have appeared on the market to achieve separate washing or to perform both washing and garment care functions.

[0004] Multifunctional garment handling devices are increasingly favored by users. In order to better realize multiple functions such as washing, drying, air washing and care, simplify operation and display interface, and reduce costs, multiple washing and care modes are usually set on the control panel. In this case, it is not clear which mode's program is currently editable. Multifunctional garment handling devices mostly use TFT display control panels, which can better realize the control of different functions of different washing drums. However, their cost is too high, causing many users to hesitate.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a control method for a clothing processing device, so as to achieve the purpose of more intuitively judging the real-time operating status of the clothing processing device.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A method for controlling a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising multiple garment processing units sharing a common touch display module, the method comprising:

[0009] It receives touch commands for washing and care modes. If multiple touch commands for washing and care modes are received, it controls the brightness of the corresponding touch keys for each mode to correspond to the execution order of the washing and care modes.

[0010] Furthermore, during the operation of the garment handling device, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are fully illuminated, and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode to be executed are controlled to flash or gradually change brightness.

[0011] Furthermore, the following steps are included:

[0012] The garment processing device is powered on;

[0013] Receive touch commands for washing and care modes, and determine whether multiple touch commands for washing and care modes have been received;

[0014] If yes, control the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode to be fully lit, and control the touch keys corresponding to the second washing and care mode to be fully lit and flashing or to be lit and dimmed, and execute the first washing and care mode and the second washing and care mode in sequence; if no, control the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode to be fully lit, and execute the first washing and care mode.

[0015] Furthermore, after the garment processing device is powered on, the following steps are also included:

[0016] The touch keys corresponding to the default washing and care mode are fully illuminated, and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the default washing and care mode are half-illuminated, while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the default washing and care mode are disabled.

[0017] Preferably, the default washing and care mode has a default washing and care program, and the touch keys corresponding to the default washing and care program are fully lit up.

[0018] Furthermore, the full-light display of the touch keys corresponding to the control of the first washing and care mode also includes:

[0019] The touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the first washing and care mode are displayed in half-brightness, while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the first washing and care mode are disabled.

[0020] The washing and care program to be executed is determined, and the corresponding touch keys for the washing and care program are made to light up.

[0021] Furthermore, the touch key corresponding to the control of the second washing and care mode, which is either fully lit and flashing or has a gradual change in brightness, also includes:

[0022] The touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the second washing and care mode are displayed in half-bright mode, while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the second washing and care mode are disabled.

[0023] The washing and care program to be executed is determined, and the corresponding touch keys for the washing and care program are made to light up.

[0024] Furthermore, the feature is that during the operation of the garment processing device, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care program are fully illuminated, the touch keys corresponding to the pending washing and care program are half-illuminated, and the touch keys corresponding to the completed washing and care program are disabled.

[0025] Furthermore, during the operation of the garment handling device, a touch control command for the washing and care mode is received, and based on the received touch control command for the washing and care mode, the washing and care mode to be executed is canceled or the washing and care program corresponding to the washing and care mode is modified.

[0026] Furthermore, during the operation of the garment handling device, a touch control command for the washing and care mode is received, and based on the received touch control command for the washing and care mode, the added washing and care mode and the corresponding washing and care program are determined.

[0027] Another object of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device that can more intuitively display the current operating status of the clothing processing device.

[0028] A clothing processing device employing any of the control methods described above, the clothing processing device comprising multiple clothing processing units sharing the same touch display module, the touch display module being provided with touch keys for light display.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0030] 1. In this invention, when a user selects multiple washing and care modes, the brightness of the touch keys on the touch display module corresponds to the execution order of the washing and care modes, enabling the user to judge the real-time operating status of the clothing processing device based on the brightness of the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care modes, thereby improving the user experience.

[0031] 2. In this invention, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are fully lit, allowing users to intuitively know the current operating status of the garment processing device; while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode to be executed are half lit, allowing users to intuitively determine the washing and care mode to be executed by the garment processing device.

[0032] 3. In this invention, the touch command of the washing and care mode is received, allowing the user to cancel the washing and care mode to be executed or modify the washing and care program corresponding to the washing and care mode, making the clothing handling device more intelligent and more user-friendly, and making it easier for users to reasonably arrange the clothing washing and care process.

[0033] 4. In this invention, receiving touch commands for washing and care modes allows users to add washing and care modes to be executed and the corresponding washing and care programs, enabling users to optimize the washing and care process of clothes according to actual needs, so that clothes can be better cared for and the user experience can be improved.

[0034] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method of the clothing handling device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a logic block diagram of the clothing handling device in this embodiment of the invention executing multiple washing and care modes;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a logic block diagram of the clothing handling device in an embodiment of the present invention executing a washing and care mode;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the touch display module in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] In the diagram: 100, Touch display module; 101, Start touch key; 102, Washing and care mode touch key; 103, Washing and care program touch key.

[0041] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a control method for a clothing processing device. The clothing processing device includes multiple clothing processing units, which share the same touch display module 100. The control method for the clothing processing device includes:

[0047] It receives touch commands for washing and care modes. If multiple touch commands for washing and care modes are received, it controls the brightness of the corresponding touch keys for each mode to correspond to the execution order of the washing and care modes.

[0048] In this embodiment, when a user selects multiple garment processing units to execute different washing and care modes in sequence, the brightness of the touch keys on the touch display module 100 corresponds to the execution order of the washing and care modes. This allows the user to judge the real-time operating status of the garment processing device based on the brightness of the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care modes, and to determine whether to adjust the washing and care mode to be executed. This makes washing and garment care simpler and more user-friendly, and improves the user experience.

[0049] In this embodiment, a clothing processing device having multiple clothing processing units is provided, such as a twin-drum washing machine, which has an upper washing unit and a lower washing unit; a washer-dryer combo, which has a dryer and a washing machine arranged vertically; a laundry care combo, which has a care machine and a washing machine arranged vertically; or other combinations of different clothing processing units.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment, during the operation of the clothing handling device, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are controlled to be fully illuminated, and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode to be executed are controlled to be fully illuminated and flashing or to be displayed with a gradual change in brightness.

[0051] In this embodiment, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are fully illuminated to remind the user of the currently executing washing and care mode. The touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode to be executed are fully illuminated and flashing or gradually changing in brightness. The indicator lights are fully illuminated and flashing in a breathing light manner to better distinguish the running order of different washing and care modes. This better reminds the user of the editable washing and care modes and their corresponding washing and care programs, making it easier for the user to adjust the washing and care process of different garment processing units according to actual needs.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the control method includes the following steps:

[0053] Step S1: Power on the garment processing device;

[0054] Step S2: Receive touch commands for the washing and care mode, and determine whether multiple touch commands for the washing and care mode have been received; if yes, proceed to step S3; if no, proceed to step S4.

[0055] Step S3: Control the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode to be fully lit and the touch keys corresponding to the second washing and care mode to be fully lit and flashing or to change between light and dark, and execute the first washing and care mode and the second washing and care mode in sequence;

[0056] Step S4: Control the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode to light up and execute the first washing and care mode.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first washing and care mode is the washing and care mode that is currently being executed or will be executed first, while the second washing and care mode is all the washing and care modes to be executed after the first washing and care mode. The touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are fully lit, so that the user can intuitively know the current operating status of the garment processing device; while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care modes to be executed are half lit, so that the user can intuitively determine the washing and care mode to be executed by the garment processing device.

[0058] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, step S1, after the clothing processing device is powered on, further includes the following steps:

[0059] Step S1a: Control the touch keys corresponding to the default washing and care mode to be fully lit, and control the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the default washing and care mode to be half lit, and control the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the default washing and care mode to be disabled.

[0060] Preferably, the default washing and care mode has a default washing and care program, and the touch keys corresponding to the default washing and care program are fully lit up.

[0061] In this embodiment, a default washing and care mode and a default washing and care program are set to make the washing and care of clothes simpler and more convenient, save the user's operation time, make the clothes processing device more user-friendly and intelligent, and improve the user experience.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, step S3, the full illumination of the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode, further includes:

[0063] Step S31: Control the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the first washing and care mode to be half-lit and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the first washing and care mode to be disabled;

[0064] Step S32: Determine the washing and care program to be executed, and control the corresponding touch keys of the washing and care program to light up.

[0065] In this embodiment, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode and washing and care program are fully lit, allowing the user to intuitively know the current operating status of the garment processing device; while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode and washing and care program to be executed are half lit, allowing the user to intuitively judge the washing and care mode and washing and care program that the garment processing device needs to execute further, and determine whether to adjust the washing and care mode or washing and care program.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, step S3, the control of the touch key corresponding to the second washing and care mode to fully illuminate or gradually change brightness further includes:

[0067] Step S33: The touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the second washing and care mode are displayed in half-bright mode, and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the second washing and care mode are disabled.

[0068] Step S34: Determine the washing and care program to be executed, and control the corresponding touch keys of the washing and care program to light up.

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, step S3, and sequentially executing the first washing and care mode and the second washing and care mode, further includes:

[0070] Step S35: The touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are fully illuminated, and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode to be executed are fully illuminated and flashing or gradually changing in brightness.

[0071] In this embodiment, when a user sends a touch command to different clothing processing units to execute multiple washing and care modes in sequence, the user controls the different clothing processing units to run in sequence based on the received touch command for the washing and care modes, so that the user can adjust the washing and care process of different clothing processing units according to actual needs.

[0072] Through the above-mentioned control method for the garment processing device, when the user selects multiple washing and care modes, the brightness of the touch keys on the touch display module 100 corresponds to the execution order of the washing and care modes, enabling the user to judge the real-time operating status of the garment processing device based on the brightness of the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care modes, thereby improving the user experience.

[0073] Example 2

[0074] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment is a further limitation of the first embodiment described above. In this embodiment, step S4, the control of the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode to be fully lit, further includes:

[0075] Step S41: Control the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that matches the first washing and care mode to be half-lit and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program that does not match the first washing and care mode to be disabled;

[0076] Step S42: Determine the washing and care program to be executed, and control the corresponding touch keys of the washing and care program to light up.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, step S4, executing the first washing and care mode, further includes:

[0078] Step S43: Control the touch keys corresponding to the first washing and care mode to light up.

[0079] In this embodiment, the touch keys corresponding to the currently running washing and care mode and program are fully illuminated, allowing users to intuitively understand the current operating status of the garment processing device.

[0080] Example 3

[0081] This embodiment is a further limitation of the above-mentioned Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2. In this embodiment, during the operation of the clothing processing device, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care program are fully lit, the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program to be executed are half lit, and the touch keys corresponding to the completed washing and care program are disabled.

[0082] In this embodiment, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care program are fully lit, allowing users to intuitively understand the current operating status of the garment processing device; while the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care program to be executed are half lit, allowing users to intuitively determine the washing and care mode that the garment processing device needs to execute further, thereby rationally arranging multiple garment processing units to run in sequence and improving the working efficiency of the garment processing device.

[0083] In this embodiment, during the operation of the garment handling device, a touch command for the washing and care mode is received, and based on the received touch command for the washing and care mode, the washing and care mode to be executed is canceled or the washing and care program corresponding to the washing and care mode is modified.

[0084] In this embodiment, the touch command of the washing and care mode is received, allowing the user to cancel the washing and care mode to be executed or modify the washing and care program corresponding to the washing and care mode, making the clothing handling device more intelligent and user-friendly, and making it easier for users to reasonably arrange the clothing washing and care process.

[0085] In this embodiment, during the operation of the garment handling device, a touch command for the washing and care mode is received, and based on the received touch command for the washing and care mode, the added washing and care mode and the corresponding washing and care program are determined.

[0086] In this embodiment, the touch command for the washing and care mode is received, allowing the user to add washing and care modes to be executed and the corresponding washing and care programs, so that the user can optimize the washing and care process of clothes according to actual needs, so that the clothes can be better cared for and the user experience can be improved.

[0087] Through the above-mentioned control method for the garment processing device, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care program are fully lit, while the touch keys corresponding to the waiting washing and care program are half lit, allowing users to intuitively know the current operating status of the garment processing device; during the operation of the garment processing device, users can cancel, modify, or add waiting washing and care modes to optimize the garment washing and care process.

[0088] Example 4

[0089] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a clothing processing device that employs any of the control methods described above. The clothing processing device includes multiple clothing processing units, which share the same touch display module 100. The touch display module 100 is provided with touch keys for light display.

[0090] In this embodiment, the touch display module 100 is equipped with touch keys with light display, so that users can more intuitively understand the washing and care modes that different clothing processing units are allowed to execute and their matching washing and care programs, thereby better prompting users to reasonably arrange the different clothing processing units to run in sequence.

[0091] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the touch display module 100 is provided with a touch key for light display. The corresponding touch key control module and light change display module control the touch key to display different levels of brightness. The touch key includes a start touch key 101, a washing and care mode touch key 102, and a washing and care program touch key 103.

[0092] In this embodiment, compared to the TFT display control panel, the touch display module 100 has a lower cost and is suitable for mass production on clothing handling devices. Moreover, the brightness of the touch key display corresponding to the washing and care mode and the execution order of the washing and care mode can be adjusted by adjusting the brightness of text lights or by adjusting the brightness of animated lights that visually represent the washing and care mode of the clothing handling device.

[0093] In this embodiment, the light change display module includes a breathing light group disposed on the outer or inner wall of the housing of the garment processing device, which consists of multiple breathing lights; the touch key control module controls the change of the ratio of the brightness of the multiple breathing lights in the breathing light group according to the changes in the washing and care process of the garment processing device.

[0094] like Figure 4 As shown in this embodiment, during the operation of the clothing handling device, the touch keys corresponding to the currently executing washing and care mode are controlled to be fully illuminated, and the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care mode to be executed are controlled to be fully illuminated and flashing or to be displayed with a gradual change in brightness.

[0095] In this embodiment, the user is prompted with the working status of the clothing processing device by the change in the number of multiple breathing lights in the breathing light group, which helps the user to reasonably arrange the washing and care process of different clothing processing units and enhance the utilization rate of the clothing processing device.

[0096] With the aforementioned garment processing device, when a user selects multiple garment processing units to execute different washing and care modes in sequence, the touch keys on the touch display module 100 display brightness corresponding to the execution order of the washing and care modes. This allows the user to judge the real-time operating status of the garment processing device based on the brightness of the touch keys corresponding to the washing and care modes, making laundry and garment care simpler and more user-friendly.

[0097] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a clothing processing device, the clothing processing device comprising multiple clothing processing units, the multiple clothing processing units sharing the same touch display module, characterized in that, The clothes processing device control method comprises: receiving touch instructions of the care modes, if touch instructions of multiple care modes are received, controlling the touch keys corresponding to the care modes to display brightness corresponding to the execution order of the care modes; comprising the following steps: the clothes processing device is powered on; receiving touch instructions of the care modes, and determining whether touch instructions of multiple care modes are received; if yes, controlling the touch key corresponding to the first care mode to display full brightness and controlling the touch key corresponding to the second care mode to display full brightness flashing or brightness gradient display, and executing the first care mode and the second care mode in turn; if no, controlling the touch key corresponding to the first care mode to display full brightness, and executing the first care mode. 2.The laundry treatment apparatus control method of claim 1, wherein After the clothes processing device is powered on, the following steps are further included: controlling the touch key corresponding to the default care mode to display full brightness, and controlling the touch key corresponding to the care program matched with the default care mode to display half brightness and the touch key corresponding to the care program not matched with the default care mode to be prohibited from displaying. 3.The laundry treatment apparatus control method of claim 2, wherein The default care mode has a default care program, and the touch key corresponding to the default care program is controlled to display full brightness. 4.The laundry treatment apparatus control method of claim 1, wherein The control of the touch key corresponding to the first care mode to display full brightness further comprises: controlling the touch key corresponding to the care program matched with the first care mode to display half brightness and the touch key corresponding to the care program not matched with the first care mode to be prohibited from displaying; determining the care program to be executed, and controlling the touch key corresponding to the care program to display full brightness. 5.The laundry treating apparatus control method of claim 1, wherein, The control of the touch key corresponding to the second care mode to display full brightness flashing or brightness gradient display further comprises: controlling the touch key corresponding to the care program matched with the second care mode to display half brightness and the touch key corresponding to the care program not matched with the second care mode to be prohibited from displaying; determining the care program to be executed, and controlling the touch key corresponding to the care program to display full brightness. 6.The method of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, During the operation of the clothes processing device, the touch key corresponding to the care program being executed displays full brightness, the touch key corresponding to the care program to be executed displays half brightness, and the touch key corresponding to the completed care program is prohibited from displaying. 7.The laundry treatment apparatus control method of claim 6, wherein, During the operation of the clothes processing device, touch instructions of the care modes are received, and based on the received touch instructions of the care modes, the care mode to be executed is cancelled or the care program corresponding to the care mode is modified. 8.The laundry treating apparatus control method of claim 6, wherein, During the operation of the clothes processing device, touch instructions of the care modes are received, and based on the received touch instructions of the care modes, the care mode to be executed is cancelled or the care program corresponding to the care mode is modified. 9.A laundry treating apparatus employing the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, The clothes processing device comprises multiple clothes processing units, the multiple clothes processing units share the same touch display module, and the touch display module is provided with light display touch keys. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein The touch keys include a start touch key, care mode touch keys, and care program touch keys.

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