Washing machine operation time control method and washing machine

Abstract

This application relates to a method for controlling the running time of a washing machine and a washing machine itself, belonging to the field of washing machine technology. The method includes: obtaining the water inlet time T of the washing machine's water inlet program. 进 The water inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 The solution provided in this application allows for adjustment of the running time of the washing machine after the water inlet program based on the comparison results. This enables control of the washing machine's running time, preventing a significant discrepancy between the actual washing time and the preset time, which would reduce the user experience. This washing machine running time control method is convenient and practical, and can improve user satisfaction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of washing machine technology, and in particular to a method for controlling the running time of a washing machine and a washing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In washing machine operation, the process involves several steps: washing (water intake), washing, draining, spin-drying, rinsing (water intake), rinsing, draining, spin-drying, and a second rinsing (water intake), second rinsing, draining, and spin-drying). Each stage has a preset time, and the user's initial selection of the operating mode also sets a preset time. However, in actual operation, the water intake time varies due to factors such as water pressure, the amount of laundry, differences in the absorbency of the fabric, and slow water intake caused by partial blockage of the inlet pipe. This results in a difference between the preset and actual time. Furthermore, the combined effect of the three water intake steps significantly extends the overall washing cycle time, leading to a poor user experience.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a method for controlling the running time of a washing machine. By acquiring the water inlet time of the washing machine's water inlet program and comparing it with the preset water inlet time, the running time of the subsequent program is adjusted based on the comparison results. This achieves control over the washing machine's running time, preventing the actual washing time from differing too much from the preset time and reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this application provides a washing machine running time control method and a washing machine. The washing machine running control method obtains the water inlet time of the washing machine's water inlet program, compares the water inlet time with the preset water inlet time, and adjusts the running time of the program after the water inlet program based on the comparison result, thereby realizing the control of the washing machine's running time, avoiding excessive differences between the actual washing time of the washing machine and the preset time, and improving the user experience.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a method for controlling the running time of a washing machine.

[0006] Get the water inlet time T of the washing machine's water inlet program. 进 ;

[0007] The water inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 contrast;

[0008] The running time of the water intake procedure is adjusted based on the comparison results.

[0009] In one embodiment, the water intake process includes washing water intake;

[0010] The adjustment of the running time of the water intake procedure based on the comparison results includes:

[0011] Obtain the water inlet time T for the washing machine. 进1；

[0012] The water inlet time T 进1 With the preset water inlet time T for washing 设1 By comparison, the difference △T1 is obtained;

[0013] Adjust the running time of the washing program based on the difference △T1.

[0014] In one embodiment, the water intake process includes rinsing water intake;

[0015] The adjustment of the running time of the water intake procedure based on the comparison results includes:

[0016] Obtain the water inlet time T for rinsing. 进2；

[0017] The water inlet time T 进2 With the preset time T for rinsing water intake 设2 By comparison, the difference △T2 is obtained;

[0018] Adjust the running time of the rinsing program based on the difference △T2.

[0019] In one implementation, if ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program is reduced by ΔT1.

[0020] If ΔT1 is less than zero, the running time of the washing program remains unchanged.

[0021] In one implementation, when ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program decreases by ΔT1, and the number of revolutions in the washing program increases by N. 转1 .

[0022] In one implementation, ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program is reduced by ΔT1, and the start-stop ratio of the washing program is increased.

[0023] In one implementation, if ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing procedure is reduced by ΔT2.

[0024] If ΔT2 is less than zero, the running time of the rinsing process remains unchanged.

[0025] In one implementation, ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing process is reduced by ΔT2, and the number of revolutions in the rinsing process is increased by N. 转2 .

[0026] In one implementation, ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing process is reduced by ΔT2, and the start-stop ratio of the rinsing process is increased.

[0027] A second aspect of this application provides a washing machine that uses the washing machine running time control method mentioned in the above embodiments.

[0028] The technical solution provided in this application may include the following beneficial effects: The washing machine running time control method of this application obtains the water inlet time T of the washing machine's water inlet program. 进 The water inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 Compare; adjust the running time of the operation program after the water intake program is adjusted based on the comparison results.

[0029] This application can adjust the running time of the program after the water inlet program based on the comparison results, thereby controlling the running time of the washing machine and avoiding a large difference between the actual washing time and the preset time, which would reduce the user experience. This washing machine running time control method is convenient and practical and can improve user satisfaction.

[0030] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments thereof. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Preferred embodiments of the present application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0033] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] It should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] In washing machine operation, the process involves several steps: washing (water intake), washing, draining, spin-drying, rinsing (water intake), rinsing, draining, spin-drying, and a second rinsing (water intake), second rinsing, draining, and spin-drying). The time for each stage is preset, and therefore, the initial time selected by the user is also preset. However, in actual operation, the water intake time varies due to factors such as water pressure, the amount of laundry, differences in the absorbency of the fabric, and slow water intake caused by partial blockage of the inlet pipe. This results in a difference between the preset and actual times. Furthermore, the combined effect of the three water intake steps significantly extends the overall washing cycle time, leading to a poor user experience.

[0037] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention proposes a method for controlling the running time of a washing machine. By acquiring the water inlet time of the washing machine's water inlet program and comparing it with a preset water inlet time, the running time of the subsequent program is adjusted based on the comparison result. This method controls the running time of the washing machine, preventing the washing time from differing too much from the preset time and reducing the user experience.

[0038] The washing machine time control method of this application embodiment includes the following steps:

[0039] S101 obtains the water inlet time T of the washing machine's water inlet program. 进 ;

[0040] This step can be implemented by setting a timer on the washing machine. The timer starts counting from the moment the water begins to fill. After the water filling process is complete, the timer stops and sends the water filling time back to the washing machine's controller. The controller then obtains the water filling time T. 进 .

[0041] S102 will have an inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 contrast;

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the application, the preset water intake time T for the current water intake program can be preset on the controller of the washing machine.设 The water inlet time T is obtained through the previous step. 进 The water inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 The comparison was conducted to obtain the comparison results.

[0043] S103 adjusts the running time of the subsequent running procedure based on the comparison results.

[0044] Furthermore, in this application embodiment, the running time of the running program after the water inlet program is adjusted based on the comparison results. The running program after the water inlet program may include running programs such as washing, draining, dehydrating, and rinsing. This application embodiment does not limit the adjustment of the running time of a specific running program based on the comparison results. It may be adjusting any running program after the water inlet program or multiple running programs after the water inlet program. Both adjustment methods are within the protection scope of this application.

[0045] Furthermore, the embodiments of this application are based on comparison results, which include two types: one is the water inlet time T. 进 Less than the preset water inlet time T 设 Another is the water inlet time T. 进 Greater than the preset water inlet time T 设 The embodiments of this application adjust the running time of the running program after the water inlet program based on the above comparison results. This can avoid the actual washing time of the washing machine from differing too much from the preset time, thereby reducing the user experience. This washing machine running time control method can ensure that users can better grasp the washing time, thereby improving user satisfaction with the washing machine.

[0046] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: The washing machine running time control method of this application obtains the water inlet time T of the washing machine's water inlet program. 进 The water inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 Compare; adjust the running time of the operation program after the water intake program is adjusted based on the comparison results.

[0047] This application can adjust the running time after the water inlet program based on the comparison results, thereby controlling the running time of the washing machine and avoiding a large difference between the actual washing time and the preset time, which would reduce the user experience. This washing machine running time control method is convenient and practical and can improve user satisfaction.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] The above embodiment 1 adjusts the running time of the program after the water inlet program by comparing the difference between the water inlet time and the preset water inlet time. The above embodiment can ensure that the actual running time of the washing machine is not much different from the preset time. However, in actual applications, in addition to requirements for washing time, users also pay great attention to the washing effect. Therefore, the embodiments of this application will further ensure that the washing effect is guaranteed even after adjusting the running time of the program after the water inlet program. Thus, the embodiments of this application further invent and design the washing machine time control method mentioned in the above embodiment 1.

[0050] The washing machine running time control method of this application embodiment includes the following steps:

[0051] The operating procedures of a washing machine typically include washing water intake, washing, draining, spin-drying, rinsing water intake, rinsing, draining, spin-drying, secondary rinsing water intake, secondary rinsing, draining, and spin-drying.

[0052] For example, the water intake process in this application embodiment includes washing water intake and rinsing water intake;

[0053] S201 obtains the water inlet time T for the washing machine. 进1；

[0054] S202 will have an inlet time T 进1 With the preset water inlet time T for washing 设1 By comparison, the difference △T1 is obtained;

[0055] Furthermore, △T1=T 进1 -T 设1 Therefore, △T1 is greater than zero, equal to zero, or less than zero.

[0056] The preset washing water inlet time T in this embodiment of the application 设1 No restrictions are imposed; settings can be made according to the actual situation.

[0057] The running time of the washing program is adjusted based on the difference △T1, specifically as follows:

[0058] S203 determines whether the difference △T1 is greater than zero.

[0059] Furthermore, if ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program is reduced by ΔT1;

[0060] S204 If △T1 is less than zero, the running time of the washing program remains unchanged.

[0061] S205 When ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program decreases by ΔT1, and the number of revolutions in the washing program increases by N. 转1 .

[0062] The washing program's runtime has been reduced; to ensure washing results, the number of revolutions in the washing program in this embodiment will be increased by N. 转1 .

[0063] Furthermore, the washing cycle time is reduced, while the washing machine's spin rate during the washing cycle increases by N. 转1 This requires increasing the washing machine's operating speed during the washing cycle. The embodiments of this application address N. 转1 No restrictions were imposed, with the aim of ensuring washing results, and the operating speed of the washing machine after the speed was increased must not exceed the washing machine's operating limit.

[0064] For example, the initial operating speed N before adjusting the washing program. 原1 In N 原1 Add N to the base 转1 That is, the rotation speed N after adjusting the washing program. 实际洗涤 =N 原1 +N 转1 The initial running time of the washing program is T. 洗涤 The operating speed after adjusting the washing program is increased to (N) 原1 +N 转1 ) / (T 洗涤 -△T1).

[0065] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the application, △T1 is limited to a time that is not equal to or greater than the initial running time T of the washing program. 洗涤 Furthermore, the operating speed of the washing program does not exceed 60 rpm.

[0066] When S206△T1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program is reduced by △T1, and the start-stop ratio of the washing program is increased.

[0067] An increased spin-stop ratio refers to an increase in the time the washing machine drum spins and a decrease in the time it stops within a single spin-stop cycle. That is, without adjusting the washing program, the spin-stop ratio is X seconds of spin time and Y seconds of stop time. After reducing the washing program's runtime by ΔT1, the washing machine adjusts to X1 seconds of spin time and Y1 seconds of stop time, where X1 ≥ X, Y1 ≤ Y, and X1 + Y1 ≥ X + Y. For example, without adjusting the washing program, the spin-stop cycle is 30 seconds (20 seconds of spin and 10 seconds of stop). After reducing the washing program's runtime by ΔT1, the washing machine adjusts to 25 seconds of spin and 5 seconds of stop, keeping the total cycle time unchanged at 30 seconds. Alternatively, it could be 30 seconds of spin and 10 seconds of stop, increasing the cycle to 40 seconds, or 30 seconds of spin and 5 seconds of stop, increasing the cycle to 35 seconds, thus reducing the number of spin-stop cycles.

[0068] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: The washing machine running time control method of the embodiments of this application reduces the running time of the washing program to control the difference between the actual washing time and the preset time when the washing water inlet time exceeds the preset washing water inlet time. In addition, the washing effect is guaranteed by increasing the running speed of the washing program or increasing the rotation-stop ratio of the washing program.

[0069] Example 3

[0070] The above embodiment 1 compares the difference between the washing machine's water inlet time and the preset water inlet time, and then adjusts the running time of the running program after the water inlet program. The above embodiment can ensure that the actual running time of the washing machine is not much different from the preset time. The embodiments of this application will further ensure that the washing effect can be guaranteed even after adjusting the running time of the running program after the water inlet program. Therefore, the embodiments of this application further invent and design the washing machine time control method mentioned in the above embodiment 1.

[0071] The washing machine running time control method of this application embodiment includes the following steps:

[0072] The water intake process in this embodiment includes rinsing water intake;

[0073] S301 obtains the water inlet time T for rinsing. 进2 ;

[0074] S302 will have an inlet time T 进2 With the preset time T for rinsing water intake 设2 By comparison, the difference △T2 is obtained;

[0075] Furthermore, △T2=T 进2 -T 设2 Therefore, △T2 is greater than zero, equal to zero, or less than zero.

[0076] The preset rinsing water inlet time T in this embodiment of the application 设2 No restrictions are imposed; settings can be made according to the actual situation.

[0077] The running time of the rinsing program is adjusted based on the difference △T2, specifically as follows:

[0078] S303 determines whether the difference △T2 is greater than zero.

[0079] Furthermore, if ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing process is reduced by ΔT2;

[0080] S304 If △T2 is less than zero, the running time of the rinsing process remains unchanged.

[0081] S305 When ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing program decreases by ΔT2, and the number of revolutions in the rinsing program increases by N. 转2.

[0082] The rinsing cycle time has been reduced. To ensure washing results, the rinsing cycle speed in this embodiment will be increased by N. 转2 .

[0083] Furthermore, the rinsing cycle time is reduced, while the washing machine's rotation speed during the rinsing cycle increases by N. 转2 This requires increasing the washing machine's rotation speed during operation. This application embodiment addresses N... 转2 The settings are not limited to ensure washing results and the increased operating speed does not exceed the washing machine's operating limits.

[0084] For example, the initial operating speed N before adjusting the rinsing program. 原2 In N 原2 Add N to the base 转2 That is, the actual number of revolutions N after adjusting the rinsing program. 实际漂洗 =N 原2 +N 转2 The initial running time of the rinsing process is T. 漂洗 The operating speed after adjusting the rinsing program was increased to (N). 原2 +N 转2 ) / (T 漂洗 -△T2).

[0085] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the application, △T2 is limited to a time that is not equal to or greater than the initial running time T of the rinsing process. 漂洗 For example, the rinsing process operates at a speed not exceeding 60 rpm.

[0086] When S306△T2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing program is reduced by △T2, and the start-stop ratio of the rinsing program is increased.

[0087] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: The washing machine running time control method of the embodiments of this application reduces the running time of the rinsing program to control the difference between the actual washing time and the preset time when the rinsing water intake time exceeds the preset rinsing water intake time. In addition, the washing effect is guaranteed by increasing the running speed of the rinsing program or increasing the rotation-stop ratio of the rinsing program.

[0088] Example 4

[0089] Corresponding to the washing machine running time control method mentioned in the above embodiments, this application also provides a washing machine. The washing machine of this application can execute the washing machine running time control method mentioned in the above embodiments, and its beneficial effects are derived in the same way as those in the above embodiments. This application will not repeat the details.

[0090] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the running time of a washing machine, characterized in that: Get the water inlet time T of the washing machine's water inlet program. 进 ; The water inlet time T 进 With the preset water inlet time T 设 contrast; The running time of the operation program after the water intake procedure is adjusted based on the comparison results; The water intake process includes washing water intake; The adjustment of the running time of the water intake procedure based on the comparison results includes: Obtain the water inlet time T for the washing machine. 进1 ; The water inlet time T 进1 With the preset water inlet time T for washing 设1 By comparison, the difference △T1 is obtained; Adjust the running time of the washing program based on the difference △T1; The water intake process includes rinsing water intake; The adjustment of the running time of the water intake procedure based on the comparison results includes: Obtain the water inlet time T for rinsing. 进2 ; The water inlet time T 进2 With the preset time T for rinsing water intake 设2 By comparison, the difference △T2 is obtained; Adjust the running time of the rinsing program based on the difference △T2; If ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program is reduced by ΔT1; If ΔT1 is less than zero, the running time of the washing program remains unchanged; If ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program decreases by ΔT1, and the number of revolutions in the washing program increases by N. 转1 ; If ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing procedure is reduced by ΔT2; If ΔT2 is less than zero, the running time of the rinsing procedure remains unchanged; If ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing process decreases by ΔT2, and the number of revolutions in the rinsing process increases by N. 转2 ; Initial operating speed N before adjusting the washing program 原1 Adjust the rotation speed N after the washing program is set. 实际洗涤 =N 原1 +N 转1 The initial running time of the washing program is T. 洗涤 The operating speed after adjusting the washing program is increased to (N) 原1 +N 转1 ) / (T 洗涤 -△T1); Initial operating speed N before adjusting the rinsing program 原2 The actual number of revolutions N after adjusting the rinsing program 实际漂洗 =N 原2 +N 转2 The initial running time of the rinsing process is T. 漂洗 The operating speed after adjusting the rinsing program was increased to (N). 原2 +N 转2 ) / (T 漂洗 -△T2).

2. The washing machine running time control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If ΔT1 is greater than zero, the running time of the washing program is reduced by ΔT1, and the start-stop ratio of the washing program is increased.

3. The washing machine running time control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: If ΔT2 is greater than zero, the running time of the rinsing program is reduced by ΔT2, and the start-stop ratio of the rinsing program is increased.

4. A washing machine, characterized in that, The washing machine uses the washing machine running time control method as described in any one of claims 1-3.