Laundry treating apparatus and control method, control device thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of clothes processing equipment and its control method, control device. Wherein clothes processing equipment includes washing tub, innerwear washing structure being arranged in washing tub and motor driving washing tub, innerwear washing structure includes installation assembly and kneading structure being movably connected on installation assembly, method includes: in washing process, whether preset washing object is monitored between kneading structure and installation assembly using image detection module Wrapping occurs;When monitoring that preset washing object occurs between kneading structure and installation assembly, preset unwinding procedure is executed.The present application realizes the special washing of underwear by innerwear washing structure;Using image detection module, whether underwear is monitored between kneading structure and installation assembly Wrapping occurs, when winding, execute unwinding process, solve the problem that winding is caused due to shoulder strap, strap being too long when underwear is washed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of clothes treatment equipment, and particularly relates to a clothes treatment equipment and a control method and control device thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, the development of the washing machine industry presents a diversified trend, and along with the improvement of people's living standards, the way of underwear washing has gradually developed into the core concept of washing machine product research and development. In order to adapt to the growing demand of consumers for healthy washing, the research and development of underwear washing machines by various enterprises has been put on the agenda.

[0003] At present, there are few small washing machine products on the market, and there is no specificity for cleaning close-fitting clothes such as underwear and underpants. For the washing method of female close-fitting clothes, the existing solution is mostly to use impeller, drum or hand washing, but the conventional washing cannot solve the deformation problem of underwear after washing. Therefore, the development of female close-fitting clothes washing mode to realize special clothes special washing can solve the urgent problem of users in the washing field. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the present application provides a clothes treatment equipment and a control method and control device thereof to solve the washing demand of special washing of close-fitting clothes and the problem of entanglement caused by the overlong shoulder straps and straps during underwear washing.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the first aspect of the present application provides a control method of a clothes treatment equipment, which comprises a washing drum, an underwear washing structure arranged in the washing drum, and a motor driving the washing drum. The underwear washing structure comprises a mounting assembly and a kneading structure movably connected to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly is used to cooperate with the washing drum to arrange the underwear washing structure in the washing drum. The kneading structure is used to support a preset washing object. During washing, the preset washing object is supported on the kneading structure and fixed on the mounting assembly. The kneading structure can move relative to the mounting assembly under the action of water flow, so that the kneading structure and the preset washing object generate friction washing. The clothes treatment equipment further comprises an image detection module arranged in the washing drum. The method comprises the following steps:

[0006] In the washing process, the image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the kneading structure and the mounting assembly.

[0007] When it is monitored that the preset washing object is entangled between the kneading structure and the mounting assembly, a preset unwinding program is executed.

[0008] Further optionally, the image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the kneading structure and the mounting assembly, which comprises the following steps:

[0009] The entanglement image collected by the image detection module is received.

[0010] Compare the wrapped image with a pre-stored image;

[0011] When the wrapped image matches a pre-stored image, it is considered that the preset washing object is wrapped between the washing structure and the mounting components.

[0012] Further optionally, the preset unwinding procedure includes:

[0013] The washing tub is controlled to perform n forward and reverse reciprocating motions with unwinding rotation-stop ratio, unwinding speed, and unwinding acceleration, so as to generate relative displacement between the preset washing object and the underwear washing structure.

[0014] Alternatively, the unwinding-stop ratio of the n forward and reverse reciprocating motions is the same, which is T seconds clockwise rotation, t seconds stop, T seconds counterclockwise rotation, and t seconds stop.

[0015] The unwinding speeds for n reciprocating motions are V1, V2, ..., V... n The rotational speeds for unwinding and reciprocating motion in n cycles are a1, a2, ..., a n ;

[0016] Among them, V1>V2>...>V n a1>a2>...>a n .

[0017] Alternatively, the rotational speed of the i-th unwinding in n reciprocating motions is V. i And V i+1 =V i +b, b>0;

[0018] The rotational speed of the i-th unwinding and acceleration in the nth reciprocating motion is a. i , and a i+1 =a i +c, c>0.

[0019] Further, optionally, the method also includes:

[0020] Record the number of times the preset unwinding program is executed, and compare the number of executions with the preset number of unwindings;

[0021] If the number of executions exceeds the preset number of unwinding attempts, exit the preset unwinding program and continue running the washing program until the washing is finished.

[0022] Further, optionally, when the number of executions is less than or equal to the preset number of unwindings, the method further includes:

[0023] Execute the preset unwinding procedure again;

[0024] The image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting components;

[0025] If not, exit the preset unwinding program and continue running the washing program until the washing is finished.

[0026] Further, optionally, the control method also includes:

[0027] Before filling the washing tub with water, an image detection module is used to monitor the matching between the preset washing object and the underwear washing structure;

[0028] When the system detects that the preset washing object does not match the washing structure of the underwear, it will issue a reminder message.

[0029] A second aspect of the present invention also provides a control device comprising one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions, wherein when the one or more processors execute the program instructions, the one or more processors are configured to implement the control method provided in the first aspect.

[0030] The third aspect of this invention discloses a garment processing device, which includes a washing tub, an underwear washing structure disposed within the washing tub, and a motor for driving the washing tub. The underwear washing structure includes a mounting component and a kneading structure movably connected to the mounting component. The mounting component is used to cooperate with the washing tub to house the underwear washing structure within the washing tub. The kneading structure is used to support the object to be washed. During washing, the preset object to be washed is supported on the kneading structure and fixed to the mounting component. The kneading structure can move relative to the mounting component under the action of water flow, causing friction washing between the kneading structure and the preset object to be washed. The garment processing device also includes an image detection module disposed within the washing tub, which employs the method provided in the first aspect or includes the device provided in the second aspect.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0032] This invention incorporates a dedicated lingerie washing structure within the washing tub to reduce deformation during washing. Simultaneously, an image detection module within the washing tub monitors in real time whether the lingerie becomes entangled between the washing structure and the mounting components. If entanglement occurs, an untangling process is executed, resolving the problem of entanglement caused by excessively long shoulder straps or back straps during lingerie washing. Attached Figure Description

[0033] 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:

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0036] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0037] The components are: 1-washing tub, 2-outer tub structure, 3-image detection module, 4-contouring frame, 5-washing and kneading structure, 6-insertion plate main frame, 7-underwear main frame, and 8-heart-shaped beam.

[0038] 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

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections 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.

[0041] To address the need for dedicated washing of intimate apparel and the problem of tangled shoulder straps and back straps during underwear washing, a first aspect of this invention provides a control method for a garment processing device, combined with... Figure 1The garment processing equipment includes a washing tub 1, an underwear washing structure disposed within the washing tub 1, and a motor driving the washing tub. The underwear washing structure includes an installation component and a kneading structure 5 movably connected to the installation component. The installation component is used to cooperate with the washing tub to house the underwear washing structure within the washing tub; the kneading structure 5 is used to support a preset washing object; during washing, the preset washing object is supported on the kneading structure 5 and fixed to the installation component; the kneading structure 5 can move relative to the installation component under the action of water flow, causing friction washing between the kneading structure 5 and the preset washing object; the garment processing equipment also includes an image detection module 3 disposed within the washing tub, combined with... Figure 2 The method includes S1 to S2, wherein:

[0042] S1, During the washing process, the image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the rubbing structure and the installation components;

[0043] S2, when the preset washing object is detected to be tangled between the washing structure and the mounting components, the preset untangling procedure is executed.

[0044] In this embodiment, an underwear washing structure is set up in the washing tub 1 to realize dedicated washing of underwear and reduce the amount of deformation of underwear during washing; at the same time, an image detection module 3 is set up in the washing tub to monitor the status of the underwear shoulder straps and back straps in real time. When the preset washing object is detected to be tangled between the washing structure and the installation components, a preset untangling program is executed, which solves the problem of tangling caused by excessively long shoulder straps and back straps during underwear washing.

[0045] Combination Figure 1 This embodiment further describes the garment processing equipment and its internal underwear washing structure. The garment processing equipment includes an underwear washing structure and an image detection module 3 disposed inside the washing tub. The underwear washing structure is detachably disposed in the washing tub to support the underwear and prevent deformation. The image detection module 3 is disposed in the inner tub, preferably on the inner wall of the inner tub and directly facing the bra cups. During washing, the image detection module 3 monitors the image information of the underwear inside the washing tub in real time and transmits the collected image information to the controller wirelessly. The controller then runs the corresponding program based on the image information. The image detection module 3 detects the entanglement of the underwear shoulder straps and back straps with the underwear washing structure and performs an untangling process to remove the entanglement.

[0046] The lingerie washing structure can be detachably mounted on the main lingerie frame 7, which is rigidly connected to the washing tub. The lingerie washing structure features a contoured frame 4 adapted to the pre-set washing object, supporting it and preventing deformation. It also includes a kneading structure 5 mounted on the outer side of the contoured frame 4, which gently rubs and washes the pre-set washing object. During washing, the lingerie washing structure is installed inside the washing tub, and the pre-set washing object is placed over the outer contour of the kneading structure 5.

[0047] Optionally, the preset washing object is a bra;

[0048] The lingerie washing structure is a lingerie insert assembly, which includes a main insert frame 6, serving as the primary support for placing lingerie and dividing the garment processing tub into left and right or upper and lower sections; a contour frame 4, whose outer contour forms a raised feature consistent with the curved surface of the inner side of the lingerie cups; a rubbing and washing structure 5, assembled on the outer contour of the contour frame 4, generally made of flexible material, which fits against the inner side of the lingerie cups for rubbing and washing, improving the cleanliness of the inner side of the cups; and a center gore beam 8, located on the upper part of the main lingerie frame 7, which fits against the center gore of the lingerie, placing the left and right cups of the lingerie at the highest point of the left and right or upper and lower sections of the garment processing tub.

[0049] The contour frame 4 is detachably mounted on the insert plate 51. The corresponding contour frame 4 can be mounted on the insert plate 51 according to actual needs to adapt to different types or sizes of preset washing objects; it plays a supporting role for the preset washing objects, expands the application range of the contour frame 4, and improves the compatibility between the contour frame 4 and the preset washing objects.

[0050] The rubbing and washing structure 5 also includes a rubbing and washing outer layer, which is fitted onto the outer surface of the contour frame 4. The corresponding rubbing and washing outer layer can be fitted onto the contour frame 4 according to actual needs to adapt to different types or sizes of preset washing objects. The preset washing objects are fitted onto the outer surface of the rubbing and washing outer layer, and the rubbing and washing outer layer plays a washing role on the preset washing objects, expanding the application range of the rubbing and washing outer layer and improving the compatibility between the rubbing and washing outer layer and the contour frame 4.

[0051] Preferably, the image detection module 3 is installed on the inner wall of the washing tub, directly facing the bra cups. The controller uses the image detection device to monitor the tangling status of the bra straps and back straps, makes a tangling judgment, and initiates an untangling process when tangling occurs, thus solving the problem of tangling caused by excessively long shoulder straps and back straps during bra washing.

[0052] Further optionally, in step S1, the image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting components, including S11 to S13, wherein:

[0053] S11, Receive the entanglement image acquired by the image detection module;

[0054] S12, compare the wrapped image with the pre-stored image;

[0055] S13, when the winding image matches the pre-stored image, it is considered that the preset washing object is winding between the washing structure and the mounting component.

[0056] Specifically, users use the garment processing equipment to wash clothes, run the washing program, and activate the image detection function to monitor the state of the clothes in the drum in real time. By comparing the real-time monitoring images with pre-stored images in the program, it can determine whether underwear, its shoulder straps, or back straps are tangled between the washing structure and the mounting components. When the real-time monitoring image matches the pre-stored image (matching means the similarity is within a preset range), it is considered that the preset washing object is tangled between the washing structure and the mounting components. This method can monitor the tangling status of clothes more promptly and accurately, and execute an untangling process when tangled, which can ensure the washing effect while avoiding deformation of underwear.

[0057] Further optionally, a preset unwinding procedure is included, including:

[0058] The washing tub is controlled to reciprocate by unwinding rotation-stop ratio, unwinding speed, and unwinding acceleration, so that the preset washing object and the underwear washing structure are relatively displaced.

[0059] The preset untangling program involves repeatedly rotating the underwear tub in both forward and reverse directions, with a different rotation-to-stop ratio, speed, and acceleration than in a normal washing process. This causes relative displacement between the underwear and the washing structure, thereby achieving the effect of untangling.

[0060] Alternatively, the unwinding-stop ratio of the n forward and reverse reciprocating motions is the same, which is T seconds clockwise rotation, t seconds stop, T seconds counterclockwise rotation, and t seconds stop.

[0061] The unwinding speeds for n reciprocating motions are V1, V2, ..., V... n The rotational speeds for unwinding and reciprocating motion in n cycles are a1, a2, ..., a n ;

[0062] Among them, V1>V2>...>V n a1>a2>...>a n .

[0063] The unwinding process involves n reciprocating rotations of the washing tub at different speeds and accelerations; preferably, the rotation-to-stop ratio is the same for all n reciprocating rotations, which is clockwise rotation for T seconds → stop for t seconds → counterclockwise rotation for T seconds → stop for t seconds; the speeds of the n reciprocating rotations are V1, V2, ..., V n The accelerations are a1, a2, ..., a nAnd V1 > V2 > ... > V n a1>a2>...>a n Furthermore, the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation speeds and accelerations are the same during a single reciprocating rotation, which helps to create relative displacement between the underwear and lingerie washing structure, thereby achieving an untangling effect.

[0064] Preferably, the unwinding speed in the i-th reciprocating motion of n reciprocating motions is V. i And V i+1 =V i +b;

[0065] The rotational speed of the i-th unwinding and acceleration in the nth reciprocating motion is a. i , and a i+1 =a i +c, b>0, c>0.

[0066] For example, V i+1 =V i +10; and a i+1 =a i +5.

[0067] Alternatively, the method may further include the following steps:

[0068] A1, record the number of times the preset unwinding program is executed, and compare the number of executions with the preset number of unwindings;

[0069] A2: When the number of executions exceeds the preset number of unwinding attempts, exit the preset unwinding program and continue running the washing program until the washing is finished.

[0070] During unwinding, the washing tub is controlled to perform n forward and reverse reciprocating motions with unwinding rotation-stop ratio, unwinding speed, and unwinding acceleration to complete one preset unwinding program. When the number of executions exceeds the preset number of unwindings, it is considered that unwinding is completed, and the preset unwinding program is exited, and the washing program continues to run until the washing ends.

[0071] Further, optionally, when the number of executions is less than or equal to the preset number of unwindings, the method further includes the following steps:

[0072] A3, execute the preset unwinding procedure again;

[0073] A4. Use the image detection module to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting components; if not, proceed to A5.

[0074] A5. Exit the preset unwinding program and continue running the washing program until the washing is finished.

[0075] Specifically, in combination Figure 3When tangling occurs, a preset untangling program is executed, with the washing tub rotating clockwise for T seconds, stopping for t seconds, rotating counterclockwise for T seconds, and stopping for t seconds at a rotation-to-stop ratio, and the untangling speed V. i Unwinding acceleration a i The process begins with the `i` variable, initially set to 1. After each cycle, `i` increments by 1. When `i` exceeds the set number of cycles `n`, one cycle of the preset unwinding procedure is considered complete. The system then checks if the number of times the preset unwinding procedure has been executed in this wash cycle is greater than or equal to the set number `m`. If the result is yes, the unwinding process exits, and the cycle continues until the wash cycle ends. Conversely, if the number of executions is less than the set number `m`, the preset unwinding procedure is executed again. Simultaneously, an image detection module monitors whether the object being washed is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting components. If the result indicates no entanglement, the unwinding process exits, and the wash cycle continues. This method achieves both unwinding and ensures effective washing.

[0076] In this embodiment, the value of m is preferably 1, that is, only one untangling process is performed per wash.

[0077] A second aspect of the present invention also provides a control device including one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions, wherein when the one or more processors execute the program instructions, the one or more processors are configured to implement the control method provided in the first aspect.

[0078] A third aspect of the present invention discloses a garment processing device, which includes a washing tub, an underwear washing structure disposed within the washing tub, and a motor for driving the washing tub. The underwear washing structure includes a mounting component and a kneading structure movably connected to the mounting component. The mounting component is used to cooperate with the washing tub to house the underwear washing structure within the washing tub. The kneading structure is used to support the object to be washed. During washing, the preset object to be washed is supported on the kneading structure and fixed to the mounting component. The kneading structure can move relative to the mounting component under the action of water flow, causing friction washing between the kneading structure and the preset object to be washed. The garment processing device also includes an image detection module disposed within the washing tub, which employs the method provided in the first aspect or includes the device provided in the second aspect.

[0079] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0080] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in the various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

[0081] 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 garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a washing tub, an underwear washing structure disposed within the washing tub, and a motor for driving the washing tub. The underwear washing structure includes an installation component and a kneading structure movably connected to the installation component. The installation component is used to cooperate with the washing tub to house the underwear washing structure within the washing tub; the kneading structure is used to support a preset washing object. During washing, the preset washing object is supported on the washing structure and fixed on the mounting assembly; The rubbing structure can move relative to the mounting assembly under the action of water flow, so that the rubbing structure and the preset washing object are rubbed and washed. The garment processing equipment further includes an image detection module disposed inside the washing tub, and the method includes: During the washing process, an image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the rubbing structure and the mounting assembly; When the preset washing object is detected to be entangled between the washing structure and the mounting assembly, a preset untangling procedure is executed; During the execution of the preset unwinding program, the washing tub is controlled to perform n forward and reverse reciprocating motions with an unwinding rotation-stop ratio, unwinding speed, and unwinding acceleration, so that the preset washing object and the underwear washing structure are relatively displaced.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of using an image detection module to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting assembly includes: Receive the entanglement image acquired by the image detection module; The wrapped image is compared with a pre-stored image; When the entanglement image matches the pre-stored image, it is considered that the preset washing object is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting assembly.

3. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unwinding-stop ratio of the n forward and reverse reciprocating motions is the same: clockwise rotation for T seconds, stop for t seconds, counterclockwise rotation for T seconds, and stop for t seconds.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The unwinding rotation speeds for the n reciprocating forward and reverse motions are V1, V2, ..., V... n The unwinding and acceleration speeds of the n reciprocating motions are a1, a2, ..., a n ; Among them, V1>V2>...>V n a1>a2>...>a n .

5. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, In executing the preset unwinding procedure, the method further includes: Record the number of times the preset unwinding procedure is executed, and compare the number of executions with the preset number of unwinding attempts; When the number of executions exceeds the preset number of unwinding operations, the preset unwinding program is exited, and the washing program continues to run until the washing is finished.

6. The control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the number of executions is less than or equal to the preset number of unwindings, the method further includes: Execute the preset unwinding procedure again; The image detection module is used to monitor whether the preset washing object is entangled between the washing structure and the mounting assembly; If not, exit the preset unwinding program and continue running the washing program until the washing is finished.

7. A control device, characterized in that, It includes one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions, wherein when the one or more processors execute the program instructions, the one or more processors are used to implement the control method according to any one of claims 1-6.

8. A garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising a washing tub, an underwear washing structure disposed within the washing tub, and a motor for driving the washing tub, the underwear washing structure comprising an mounting assembly and a kneading structure movably connected to the mounting assembly, the mounting assembly being configured to cooperate with the washing tub to house the underwear washing structure within the washing tub; the kneading structure being configured to support the object being washed; During washing, the preset washing object is supported on the washing structure and fixed on the mounting assembly; The rubbing and washing structure can move relative to the mounting assembly under the action of water flow, so that the rubbing and washing structure generates friction washing with the preset washing object; the clothing treatment equipment also includes an image detection module disposed in the washing tub, characterized in that it adopts the method of any one of claims 1-6, or includes the control device as described in claim 7.

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