Odor treatment method, apparatus, device, washing machine, and storage medium

By installing weight and odor sensors in the washing machine to detect when clothes are removed and the door status, the machine can activate high-temperature sterilization and air purification programs, thus solving the problem of washing machine odor and improving the user experience.

CN116103874BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30FOSHAN HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE
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Application Number
CN202111353932.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-11-11
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2041-11-11

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Technical Problem

Existing washing machines are prone to developing odors after use, especially moldy smells, which cannot be effectively removed by current methods, affecting the user experience.

Method used

A weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether clothes have been removed and whether the door module is closed. An odor sensor detects odors, and if an odor is detected, a high-temperature sterilization and air purification program is activated.

Benefits of technology

It effectively removes odors from inside the canister, improving the user experience, especially the musty smell, and ensuring fresh air inside the canister.

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Abstract

This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to an odor treatment method, apparatus, device, washing machine, and storage medium. The odor treatment method provided by this application includes: after the washing cycle ends, a weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the clothes inside the drum have been removed. If they have been removed, it detects whether the door module is closed. If the door module is closed, it detects whether there is an odor inside the drum. If there is an odor inside the drum, it activates an odor treatment program. This odor treatment program is used for high-temperature sterilization and air freshening inside the drum, effectively removing odors caused by mold and improving the user experience.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to an odor treatment method, apparatus, equipment, washing machine, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines are the most commonly used household appliances in daily life, helping users wash various types of clothes. Currently, commonly used washing machines are mainly divided into two categories: top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines.

[0003] After a washing machine has been used once, an unpleasant odor may remain inside the drum the next time it is used, affecting the user experience. Currently, users can simply open the drum door to allow the odor to dissipate.

[0004] However, this method may only temporarily alleviate the odor, and it cannot address the odor caused by mold or other growths inside the container, thus affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, namely the problem of odor generation in existing washing machines, this application provides an odor treatment method, apparatus, device, washing machine and storage medium, which can treat various odors generated inside the drum and improve the user experience.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an odor treatment method, the method comprising:

[0007] After the washing cycle is completed, a weight sensor located at the bottom of the washing drum detects whether the clothes inside the drum have been removed.

[0008] If it is taken away, check if the door module is in the closed state;

[0009] If the door module is in the closed state, detect whether there is an odor inside the cylinder;

[0010] If there is an odor inside the cylinder, the odor treatment program will be activated. The odor treatment program is used to sterilize the inside of the cylinder at high temperature and freshen the air.

[0011] Optionally, after the washing cycle is complete, a weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the clothes inside the drum have been removed, including:

[0012] Determine whether the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to the first preset threshold;

[0013] If the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to the first preset threshold, then after the washing program ends, the weight sensor located below the washing drum will detect whether the clothes inside the washing drum have been removed.

[0014] Optionally, a weight sensor located below the washing drum can be used to detect whether clothes have been removed from the drum, including:

[0015] The weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the weight of the clothes inside the washing drum is less than or equal to a second preset threshold.

[0016] If the weight of the clothes in the washing drum is less than or equal to the second preset threshold, the clothes in the washing drum are removed.

[0017] Otherwise, the clothes inside the washing drum will not be removed.

[0018] Optionally, the presence of an odor inside the detection chamber can be assessed, including:

[0019] Odor information inside the cylinder is detected by at least one odor sensor;

[0020] If the odor information detected by the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is an odor in the cylinder.

[0021] Optionally, the at least one sensor is used to detect moldy smell, sour smell, smoke smell, laundry detergent smell, and fragrance smell inside the drum;

[0022] If the odor information detected by the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, then it is determined that there is an odor in the container, including:

[0023] If the concentration of at least one of the following odors—mold, sour, or smoke—is greater than a preset concentration threshold, and the concentration of the laundry detergent odor or fragrance odor is less than a preset concentration threshold, then it is determined that there is an odor in the drum.

[0024] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0025] If the door module is in the open state, a prompt message will be issued to remind the user to close the door module.

[0026] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an odor treatment device, which includes:

[0027] The first detection module is used to detect whether the clothes inside the washing drum have been removed after the washing program is finished, by using a weight sensor located below the washing drum.

[0028] The second detection module is used to detect whether the door module is in the closed state when it is removed;

[0029] The third detection module is used to detect whether there is an odor inside the cylinder when the door module is in the closed state;

[0030] The startup module is used to activate the odor treatment program when there is an odor inside the cylinder. The odor treatment program is used to perform high-temperature sterilization and air freshening inside the cylinder.

[0031] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide an electronic device, including: a processor, and a memory communicatively connected to the processor;

[0032] The memory stores computer-executed instructions;

[0033] The processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the method described in any of the first aspects above.

[0034] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a washing machine, comprising:

[0035] Weight sensors, door lock sensors, odor sensors, and electronic devices as described in the third aspect;

[0036] The weight sensor is used to detect the weight of the clothes inside the tube;

[0037] The door lock sensor is used to detect the status of the door module;

[0038] The odor sensor is used to detect odors inside the cylinder.

[0039] Fifthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the method provided in any embodiment corresponding to the first aspect of this application.

[0040] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this application also provide a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method described in any of the first aspects.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will understand that the odor treatment method, apparatus, device, washing machine, and storage medium provided in the embodiments of this application, after the washing program is completed, detects whether the clothes in the washing drum have been removed by a weight sensor located below the washing drum. If they have been removed, it detects whether the door module is in a closed state. If the door module is in a closed state, it detects whether there is an odor in the drum. If there is an odor in the drum, it starts the odor treatment program. The odor treatment program is used to perform high-temperature sterilization and air freshening in the drum. It can treat odors in the empty drum, effectively remove odors caused by mold in the drum, and improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Preferred embodiments of the odor treatment method, apparatus, device, washing machine, and storage medium of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. The drawings are as follows:

[0043] Figure 1 An application scenario diagram provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of an odor treatment method provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of an odor treatment method provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an odor treatment device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0049] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] The application scenarios of the embodiments of this application are explained below: The solution provided in the embodiments of this application relates to the treatment of odors in washing machines. After washing clothes, household washing machines may produce odors such as musty smells the next time they are used. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the odors in the washing machine.

[0051] Figure 1 This is an application scenario diagram provided for an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 1 As shown, after washing clothes in the washing machine 20, user 10 can open the drum door 30 to dissipate any odors inside the washing machine 20.

[0052] In some technologies, after the washing machine finishes washing clothes, users can temporarily dispel the odor inside the drum by opening the drum door. However, this method cannot effectively clean odors caused by mold or other mold inside the drum, thus affecting the user experience.

[0053] To address the aforementioned issues, the odor removal method provided in this application embodiment is based on the following concept: after the washing machine's washing cycle ends, a weight sensor detects whether the clothes inside the drum have been removed. If they have been removed, the system detects whether the door module is closed. If it is closed, the system detects whether there is an odor inside the drum. If there is an odor, the system initiates an odor removal program to treat the odor inside the drum. This effectively removes odors caused by mold and other microorganisms from the drum, improving the user experience.

[0054] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of an odor treatment method provided in one embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the odor treatment method includes the following steps:

[0055] Step 201: After the washing program is completed, the weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the clothes inside the washing drum have been removed.

[0056] The weight sensor can detect the weight of the clothes inside the washing drum. When there are no clothes in the washing drum, the weight sensor can detect a weight of 0.

[0057] Optionally, after the washing program is finished, a weight sensor can be used to detect whether the clothes in the drum have been removed. When the weight sensor detects that the weight of the clothes is 0, it means that the clothes have been removed. When the weight sensor detects that the weight of the clothes is greater than 0, it means that the clothes have not been removed.

[0058] Optionally, if the weight sensor continues to detect weight after the washing cycle is finished, indicating that there are still clothes in the drum, an alarm signal can be issued to remind the user to remove the clothes in time.

[0059] Step 202: If the door is taken away, check if the door module is in the closed state.

[0060] The door module can be the drum door of a front-loading washing machine or a top-loading washing machine.

[0061] Optionally, after detecting that the clothing has been removed, the system can then check whether the door module is closed. The door module's status can be detected using a door lock sensor.

[0062] Optionally, the door module can be closed manually when it is closed.

[0063] Step 203: If the door module is in the closed state, detect whether there is an odor inside the cylinder.

[0064] Optionally, when the door module is detected to be closed, the system can then detect whether there is an odor inside the cylinder. This can be achieved using an odor sensor to detect any potential odors inside the cylinder.

[0065] Optionally, odor sensors can be used to detect odors inside the container. When a certain component of the odor exceeds a certain threshold, it indicates the presence of an odor. Specifically, various abnormal and normal odors from inside the container can be collected and analyzed manually. By analyzing the main gaseous components of each odor, the gaseous components that distinguish the abnormal odors from the normal odors can be identified. If a common gaseous component is found among the various abnormal odors that distinguishes them from the normal odors, that component is collected. Other individual gaseous components are collected separately. Based on the collected abnormal gases that distinguish them from the normal odors, odor sensors that are likely to produce an electrochemical reaction with them are identified.

[0066] Among these, abnormal odors can be the musty smell inside the drum, normal odors can be the smell of laundry detergent, and abnormal gases can be sulfur dioxide or ammonia, etc. Different abnormal gases can correspond to different odor sensors.

[0067] Optionally, multiple odor sensors can be present to detect different anomalous gases.

[0068] Optionally, when an abnormal odor is present in the cylinder and reaches a certain threshold, it will produce a chemical reaction with the front end of the odor sensor. The resulting electrical signal will be transmitted to the control board. Upon receiving the electrical signal, the control board will execute subsequent program operations.

[0069] Specifically, when the gas sensor detects that the ammonia gas in the odor inside the cylinder is higher than a certain threshold, it will react chemically with the corresponding odor sensor and generate an electrical signal, indicating that there is an odor inside the cylinder.

[0070] Step 204: If there is an odor inside the cylinder, start the odor treatment program, which is used to sterilize the inside of the cylinder at high temperature and freshen the air.

[0071] Optionally, when there is an odor inside the cylinder, the odor control program can be activated to achieve high-temperature sterilization and air freshening inside the cylinder. When there is no odor inside the cylinder, there is no need to activate the odor control program.

[0072] High-temperature sterilization can be achieved through ultraviolet light sterilization or ozone sterilization. For air purification, air fresheners or aromatherapy diffusers installed inside the washing machine can be used to purify the air inside the drum.

[0073] Specifically, after the washing machine finishes washing clothes, the user takes all the clothes out of the washing machine and closes the drum door. At this time, the weight sensor located under the washing drum detects that the clothes have been removed from the drum, and then detects that the door module has been closed. It also detects whether there is an odor inside the drum. If there is an odor, the odor treatment program is activated to sterilize the drum at high temperature and freshen the air inside the drum to purify the air.

[0074] The odor removal method provided in this application includes: after the washing program is completed, detecting whether the clothes in the washing drum have been removed by a weight sensor located below the washing drum; if they have been removed, detecting whether the door module is in a closed state; if the door module is in a closed state, detecting whether there is an odor in the drum; if there is an odor in the drum, activating an odor removal program; the odor removal program is used to perform high-temperature sterilization and air freshening in the drum, and can remove odors from the empty drum, effectively eliminating odors caused by mold and improving user experience.

[0075] Based on the technical solutions provided in the above embodiments, optionally, a weight sensor disposed below the washing drum is used to detect whether the clothes inside the washing drum have been removed, including:

[0076] A weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the weight of the clothes inside the washing drum is less than or equal to a second preset threshold. If the weight of the clothes inside the washing drum is less than or equal to the second preset threshold, the clothes inside the washing drum are removed; otherwise, the clothes inside the washing drum are not removed.

[0077] The first preset threshold can be set manually, for example, it can be set to 0.

[0078] Optionally, when the weight sensor located below the washing drum detects that the weight of the clothes in the washing drum is less than or equal to a first preset threshold, it indicates that the clothes in the washing drum have been removed; when the weight sensor located below the washing drum detects that the weight of the clothes in the washing drum is greater than a second preset threshold, it indicates that the clothes in the washing drum have not been removed.

[0079] In this embodiment, by setting a second preset threshold, when the weight sensor detects that the weight of the clothes in the washing drum is less than or equal to the second preset threshold, the accuracy of detecting whether the clothes in the drum have been removed can be improved.

[0080] Optionally, after the washing cycle is complete, a weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the clothes inside the drum have been removed, including:

[0081] Determine whether the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to a first preset threshold; if the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to the first preset threshold, then after the clothes are washed, the weight of the clothes in the drum is detected by a weight sensor located below the drum to determine whether it is less than or equal to a second preset threshold.

[0082] The first preset threshold can be set manually, for example, it can be set to 5. The washing equipment can be a washing machine, etc.

[0083] Optionally, if the number of times the washing machine is started is less than the first preset threshold, there is no need to perform odor treatment on the washing machine; if the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to the first preset threshold, then odor treatment on the washing machine is performed.

[0084] Specifically, the second preset threshold is set to 0, and the first preset threshold is set to 6. When the washing machine starts 6 times, and after the clothes are washed, the weight sensor detects whether the amount of clothes in the drum is less than or equal to 0. If it is less than or equal to 0, the odor treatment detection is initiated.

[0085] In this embodiment, by setting a first preset threshold, odor treatment can be performed after the washing machine reaches the first preset threshold, avoiding odor treatment every time the washing machine is started, and improving odor treatment efficiency.

[0086] Optionally, the presence of an odor inside the detection chamber can be assessed, including:

[0087] Odor information inside the container is detected by at least one odor sensor; if the odor information detected by the at least one odor sensor matches the odor information stored in the pre-stored container, it is determined that there is an odor inside the container.

[0088] At least one odor sensor can be installed in the washing machine to detect different odors inside the drum. Each odor sensor can detect one type of odor.

[0089] Optionally, multiple odor information can be collected and stored in advance by human intervention. When the odor information detected by at least one odor sensor matches one of the multiple odor information stored in advance, it is determined that there is an odor in the cylinder.

[0090] Optionally, if the odor information detected by the odor sensor does not match any of the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is no odor inside the cylinder.

[0091] Specifically, the washing machine is equipped with three odor sensors. When the odor information detected by two of the odor sensors matches the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is an odor inside the drum.

[0092] In this embodiment, the odor information detected by at least one odor sensor is matched with pre-stored odor information. If the match is successful, it is determined that there is an odor inside the cylinder. Detection by at least one odor sensor can improve the efficiency of detecting the presence of odor inside the cylinder.

[0093] Optionally, the at least one sensor is used to detect moldy smell, sour smell, smoke smell, laundry detergent smell, and fragrance smell inside the drum;

[0094] If the odor information detected by the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, then it is determined that there is an odor in the container, including:

[0095] If the concentration of at least one of the following odors—mold, sour, or smoke—is greater than a preset concentration threshold, and the concentration of the laundry detergent odor or fragrance odor is less than a preset concentration threshold, then it is determined that there is an odor in the drum.

[0096] The preset concentration threshold can be set manually.

[0097] Optionally, the odor information detected by the odor sensor can be divided into odor information and normal odor information. The odor information that may exist in the drum can be moldy smell, sour smell, smoke smell, etc., while the normal odor information that may exist in the drum can be laundry detergent smell or fragrance smell, etc.

[0098] Optionally, when the odor sensor detects that at least one of the odor information concentrations in the cylinder is greater than a preset concentration threshold, and at least one of the normal odor information concentrations in the cylinder is less than the preset concentration threshold, then it is determined that there is an odor in the cylinder.

[0099] Optionally, if the odor sensor detects that all items in the odor information concentration inside the cylinder are less than the preset concentration threshold, or all items in the normal odor information concentration inside the cylinder are greater than the preset concentration threshold, then it is determined that there is no odor inside the cylinder.

[0100] Specifically, when the odor sensor detects that the concentration of moldy odor inside the drum is greater than the preset concentration threshold, and the concentration of laundry detergent odor is less than the preset concentration threshold, it indicates that there is an odor inside the drum.

[0101] In this embodiment, when the odor sensor detects odor information, it determines whether there is an odor inside the cylinder based on the concentration of the odor information, which can improve the accuracy of determining whether there is an odor inside the cylinder.

[0102] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0103] If the door module is in the open state, a prompt message will be issued to remind the user to close the door module.

[0104] The notification message can be an audio signal emitted by the washing machine to remind the user to close the door module.

[0105] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an odor control method provided in another embodiment of this application. Building upon the foregoing embodiment, specifically, when the door module is in the open state, a prompt message is issued to remind the user to close the door module. For example... Figure 3 As shown, when no clothes are detected in the drum, the machine door status is checked to determine whether the door module is closed. If the door module is open, an alarm is triggered to remind the user to close the door module. If the door module is open, the machine performs odor detection to determine whether there is an odor in the drum. If there is no odor, there is no need to start the odor treatment program. If there is an odor, the control module starts the machine to run the clothing odor treatment program to remove the odor in the drum.

[0106] Specifically, when the door module is detected to be open, a "beep" sound is emitted to remind the user that the door module is not closed, and the door module is then closed.

[0107] In this embodiment, when the door module is in the open state, a prompt message is issued to remind the user to close the door module in time to deal with the odor. Closing the door module to deal with the odor is safer.

[0108] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an odor treatment device provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 4 As shown, the device includes: a first detection module 401, a second detection module 402, a third detection module 403, and a start-up module 404.

[0109] The first detection module 401 is used to detect whether the clothes in the washing drum have been removed after the washing program is completed, using a weight sensor located below the washing drum; the second detection module 402 is used to detect whether the door module is closed when the clothes are removed; the third detection module 403 is used to detect whether there is an odor in the drum when the door module is closed; and the start module 404 is used to start an odor treatment program when there is an odor in the drum, the odor treatment program being used to perform high-temperature sterilization and air freshening inside the drum.

[0110] Optionally, the first detection module 401 is specifically used for:

[0111] Determine whether the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to the first preset threshold;

[0112] If the number of times the washing machine is started is equal to the first preset threshold, then after the washing program ends, the weight sensor located below the washing drum will detect whether the clothes inside the washing drum have been removed.

[0113] Optionally, when the first detection module 401 detects whether clothes have been removed from the washing drum using a weight sensor located below the washing drum, it is specifically used for:

[0114] The weight sensor located below the washing drum detects whether the weight of the clothes inside the washing drum is less than or equal to a second preset threshold.

[0115] If the weight of the clothes in the washing drum is less than or equal to the second preset threshold, the clothes in the washing drum are removed.

[0116] Otherwise, the clothes inside the washing drum will not be removed.

[0117] Optionally, when the third detection module 403 detects whether there is an odor inside the detection cylinder, it is specifically used for:

[0118] Odor information inside the cylinder is detected by at least one odor sensor;

[0119] If the odor information detected by the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is an odor in the cylinder.

[0120] Optionally, the at least one sensor is used to detect moldy smell, sour smell, smoke smell, laundry detergent smell, and fragrance smell inside the drum;

[0121] When the third detection module 403 matches the odor information detected by the at least one odor sensor with pre-stored odor information and determines that there is an odor in the cylinder, it is specifically used for:

[0122] If the concentration of at least one of the following odors—mold, sour, or smoke—is greater than a preset concentration threshold, and the concentration of the laundry detergent odor or fragrance odor is less than a preset concentration threshold, then it is determined that there is an odor in the drum.

[0123] Optionally, the startup module 404 is further configured to:

[0124] If the door module is in the open state, a prompt message will be issued to remind the user to close the door module.

[0125] The odor treatment device provided in this application can perform the odor treatment method provided in any embodiment of this application, and has the corresponding functional modules and beneficial effects of performing the method.

[0126] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device provided in this embodiment may include: a processor 51, and a memory 52 communicatively connected to the processor;

[0127] The memory 52 stores computer-executed instructions;

[0128] The processor 51 executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory 52, causing the processor 51 to perform the method described in any of the above embodiments.

[0129] The memory 52 and the processor 51 can be connected via bus 53.

[0130] For relevant instructions, please refer to the corresponding text. Figures 2-3 The relevant descriptions and effects corresponding to the steps will be understood, and will not be elaborated on here.

[0131] This application also provides a washing machine, including: a weight sensor, a door lock sensor, an odor sensor, and such as Figure 5 The aforementioned electronic device;

[0132] The weight sensor is used to detect the weight of the clothes inside the tube;

[0133] The door lock sensor is used to detect the status of the door module;

[0134] The odor sensor is used to detect odors inside the cylinder.

[0135] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the odor treatment method provided in any embodiment of this application.

[0136] This application also provides a program product, wherein the computer program is executed by a processor as an odor treatment method provided in any embodiment of this application.

[0137] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed apparatus and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of modules is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple modules or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or modules may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0138] The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. Similarly, the components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment, depending on actual needs.

[0139] Furthermore, the functional modules in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing module, or each module can exist physically separately, or two or more modules can be integrated into one module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or in a combination of hardware and software functional modules.

[0140] The integrated modules implemented as software functional modules described above can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. These software functional modules, stored in a storage medium, include several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute some steps of the methods of the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0141] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the protection scope of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A malodor treatment method characterized by, The method comprises: determining whether the number of starts of the laundry device is equal to a first preset threshold value; if the number of starts of the laundry device is equal to the first preset threshold value, detecting whether the laundry in the washing drum is taken away through a weight sensor arranged below the washing drum after the end of the washing program; if taken away, detecting whether the door module is in a closed state; if the door module is in the closed state, detecting whether there is an odor in the drum; if there is an odor in the drum, starting an odor treatment program, the odor treatment program being used for high-temperature sterilization and air freshening in the drum; the detection of whether there is an odor in the drum comprises: detecting odor information in the drum through at least one odor sensor; if the odor information detected through the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is an odor in the drum.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, the detection of whether the laundry in the washing drum is taken away through the weight sensor arranged below the washing drum comprises: detecting whether the weight of the laundry in the washing drum is less than or equal to a second preset threshold value through the weight sensor arranged below the washing drum; if the weight of the laundry in the washing drum is less than or equal to the second preset threshold value, the laundry in the washing drum is taken away; otherwise, the laundry in the washing drum is not taken away.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, the at least one sensor is used for detecting mold smell, sour smell, smoke smell, laundry liquid smell and aromatherapy smell in the drum; if the odor information detected through the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is an odor in the drum, which comprises: if the concentration of at least one of the mold smell, the sour smell and the smoke smell is greater than a preset concentration threshold value, and the concentration of the laundry liquid smell or the aromatherapy smell is less than the preset concentration threshold value, it is determined that there is an odor in the drum.

4. The method according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, further comprising: if the door module is in an open state, issuing a prompt information to remind the user to close the door module.

5. An odor treatment device, characterized by, the device comprises: a first detection module for determining whether the number of starts of the laundry device is equal to a first preset threshold value; if the number of starts of the laundry device is equal to the first preset threshold value, detecting whether the laundry in the washing drum is taken away through a weight sensor arranged below the washing drum after the end of the washing program; a second detection module for detecting whether the door module is in a closed state when taken away; a third detection module for detecting whether there is an odor in the drum when the door module is in the closed state; a starting module for starting an odor treatment program when there is an odor in the drum, the odor treatment program being used for high-temperature sterilization and air freshening in the drum; when the third detection module detects whether there is an odor in the drum, it is specifically used for detecting odor information in the drum through at least one odor sensor; if the odor information detected through the at least one odor sensor matches the pre-stored odor information, it is determined that there is an odor in the drum.

6. An electronic device, comprising: comprise: a processor and a memory connected in communication with the processor; the memory stores computer execution instructions; the processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory to realize the method in any one of claims 1-4.

7. A laundry machine characterized by comprise: a weight sensor, a door lock sensor, an odor sensor and an electronic device as claimed in claim 6; The weight sensor is configured to detect the weight of the clothes in the drum. The door lock sensor is configured to detect the state of the door module. The odor sensor is configured to detect the odor in the drum.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer readable storage medium stores computer executing instructions, and when the processor executes the computer executing instructions, the method in any one of claims 1-4 is implemented.

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