Control method and device for washing machine during rinsing process, washing machine and storage medium

Abstract

The application discloses a control method and device in a washing machine rinsing process, a washing machine and a storage medium. Specifically, the control method comprises: obtaining state information of the washing machine when executing a washing program; determining whether to execute a hot blowing program according to the obtained state information; wherein obtaining the state information comprises obtaining what stage the washing program is currently in, and if the washing program is in a rinsing stage, the hot blowing program is executed; the hot blowing program is executed by a heating unit and a fan arranged in the washing machine, and a hot environment is formed in the washing machine by the hot blowing program. The application can complete the washing program in the washing machine when the temperature is relatively low, and the clothes are hot blown before the user takes the clothes to dry, so that the temperature of the clothes is improved, and the situation that the user's experience is poor due to the too low temperature in the process of taking the clothes to dry is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent devices. Specifically, the present invention relates to a control method and device for a washing machine during a rinsing process, a washing machine, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the washing machine industry, consumers have higher and higher requirements for the performance of washing machines.

[0003] CN 113564872 A discloses a control method, device, electronic device, and storage medium for washing and drying clothes. The method can determine precise information such as the material, weight, and moisture content of the clothes being dried based on pre-washing and post-washing information, and can automatically select an appropriate drying program to dry the clothes, achieving precise drying.

[0004] CN 113564872 A discloses a method, device, apparatus, and storage medium for determining whether a washing machine needs to self-clean. This solution can conveniently determine whether a washing machine needs to self-clean, with high accuracy and ease of implementation. It eliminates the need to install a detection device on the washing machine, reducing costs. Furthermore, it can accurately control the timing of the washing machine's self-cleaning, preventing secondary contamination.

[0005] CN 106283496 A discloses a washing machine and a washing control method thereof. This method heats water during the washing process to quickly dissolve detergent in the rinse water, achieving a good purification effect. During the rinsing stage, high temperature rinsing can sterilize and disinfect clothing.

[0006] As can be seen from the above prior art, existing washing machines are becoming more and more diverse in function and can meet the various needs of users. However, there is a lack of washing machines with a warm-blowing function on the market. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a control method for the rinsing process of a washing machine, which can control the washing machine to blow hot air on clothes during the rinsing process, so that in some conditions with low water temperature such as winter, the user can feel warm when taking out the clothes to dry after the washing program, thereby improving the user experience.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine having the above functions.

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for controlling a rinsing process of a washing machine, the method comprising:

[0011] Obtaining status information of the washing machine while performing a washing cycle; and

[0012] Determine whether to execute the hot-blow program according to the acquired status information;

[0013] The acquiring of the status information includes acquiring the current stage of the washing process, and if the washing process is in the rinsing stage, executing the hot-blowing process;

[0014] The heat blowing process is performed by a heating unit and a blower fan provided inside the washing machine, and a hot environment is formed inside the washing machine through the heat blowing process.

[0015] Preferably, the hot blowing procedure is performed in the last rinsing stage.

[0016] Preferably, the hot blowing program is performed during the water intake program of the last rinsing stage and / or the washing program of the last rinsing and / or the drainage program of the last rinsing.

[0017] Preferably, the method further comprises a process of acquiring status information of the hot blowing object before executing the hot blowing program, and matching the power of the heating unit and / or the fan and the hot blowing time in the hot blowing program according to the status information of the hot blowing object.

[0018] Preferably, obtaining the status information of the hot-blowing object includes obtaining the weight of the hot-blowing object; and the process of obtaining the weight of the hot-blowing object includes:

[0019] Get the weight M1 of the inner drum before adding clothes;

[0020] Get the weight M2 of the inner drum after adding clothes before starting washing;

[0021] Subtract M2 from M1 to get the weight M of the hot-blowing object;

[0022] Compare the weight information with the preset weight ranges for each gear;

[0023] The time required for hot blowing, the power of the heating unit and the fan are determined based on the comparison results.

[0024] Preferably, obtaining the status information of the hot-blowing object further includes obtaining the material of the hot-blowing object; and obtaining the material of the hot-blowing object includes:

[0025] By user selection before the wash cycle begins; or

[0026] Obtain the mass M3 of the inner drum after rinsing and draining, and calculate the mass M4 of the hot-blowing object after absorbing water by subtracting M3 from M1. Compare M4 with M to obtain the water absorption rate of the hot-blowing object, and determine the material of the hot-blowing object based on the water absorption rate.

[0027] Preferably, the method also includes detecting the temperature of water entering the rinsing process by using a temperature detection unit, and comparing the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit with the preset temperature range of each gear; matching the power of the heating unit and / or fan in the hot blowing program and the hot blowing time according to the result of the temperature detection.

[0028] Preferably, the method further comprises:

[0029] If the hot-blowing program is in the rinsing or draining stage, it also includes the process of adjusting the gap between the hot-blowing objects.

[0030] Preferably, adjusting the gap between the heat-blowing objects includes adjusting the time and beat of the drum rotation.

[0031] In addition, the present invention also provides a computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program is executed by a processor to execute the method of the present invention.

[0032] The present invention also provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0033] outer barrel;

[0034] a drum rotatably mounted in the outer tub and capable of accommodating clothes;

[0035] Water inlet system;

[0036] A drainage system including a pump and a drive motor for driving the drum is installed on the bottom of the outer tub; characterized in that the washing machine also includes:

[0037] The heating system includes a heating unit and a blower for blowing hot air on the washed clothes;

[0038] A sensor unit for collecting status information of clothing; and a computer storage medium according to the present invention for running the method according to the present invention.

[0039] Preferably, the washing machine further comprises a temperature detection unit, and the temperature detection unit is used to detect the temperature of water used in the washing process.

[0040] Compared with the existing technology, the method provided by the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0041] The method provided by the present invention performs a hot blowing program during the rinsing stage, especially during the last rinsing process, which can increase the temperature of the clothing surface. In winter and other times when the temperature is low, it can provide users with a better user experience when taking out clothes to dry, which is especially more friendly for some elderly people.

[0042] The hot blowing procedure of the present invention is performed during the last rinsing process, particularly during the drainage process of the last rinsing stage, which can save energy resources to the greatest extent.

[0043] In the present invention, by obtaining information such as the weight and material of the hot-blowing object before hot-blowing, the power and time required for hot-blowing can be matched more accurately, thereby achieving the effect of hot-blowing in a more efficient and energy-saving manner.

[0044] In summary, the present invention provides a method, device, washing machine, and storage medium for controlling the rinsing process of a washing machine. This method and washing machine can enhance the user experience, especially in low temperatures, while also conserving energy, representing a highly efficient and energy-efficient control method. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] Figure 1 This is a flow chart of the control method during the rinsing process of a washing machine provided in Example 1 of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a flow chart of the control method during the rinsing process of a washing machine provided in Example 2 of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a flow chart of the control method during the rinsing process of a washing machine provided in Example 3 of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a flow chart of the control method during the rinsing process of a washing machine provided in Example 4 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives and beneficial effects of the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention is now described in detail below, but it should not be understood as limiting the scope of implementation of the present invention.

[0050] The present invention provides a control method for a washing machine during a rinsing process, the method comprising:

[0051] Obtaining status information of the washing machine while performing a washing cycle; and

[0052] Determine whether to execute the hot-blow program according to the acquired status information;

[0053] The acquiring of the status information includes acquiring the current stage of the washing process, and if the washing process is in the rinsing stage, executing the hot-blowing process;

[0054] The heat blowing process is performed by a heating unit and a blower fan provided inside the washing machine, and a hot environment is formed inside the washing machine through the heat blowing process.

[0055] In some specific embodiments, the hot blowing procedure is performed throughout the entire rinsing process; in other specific embodiments, the hot blowing procedure is performed during the last rinsing stage. Performing hot blowing only during the last rinsing stage is beneficial to energy saving.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, the hot blowing process is performed during the water intake process of the last rinse stage, the washing process of the last rinse, and / or the drainage process of the last rinse. The hot blowing process can be performed during the water intake process, the washing process, and the drainage process of the last rinse, or can be performed during only one or two of the processes. In other specific embodiments, the hot blowing process is performed during the drainage process of the last rinse. During the drainage process of the last rinse, because the water has already been drained or completely drained, the hot blowing effect is better.

[0057] In some specific embodiments, the method further includes a process of obtaining status information of the hot blowing object before executing the hot blowing program, and matching the power of the heating unit and / or fan and the hot blowing time in the hot blowing program according to the status information of the hot blowing object.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, obtaining the state information of the hot-blowing object includes obtaining the weight of the hot-blowing object; and the process of obtaining the weight of the hot-blowing object includes:

[0059] Get the weight M1 of the inner drum before adding clothes;

[0060] Get the weight M2 of the inner drum after adding clothes before starting washing;

[0061] Subtract M2 from M1 to get the weight M of the hot-blowing object;

[0062] Compare the weight information with the preset weight ranges for each gear;

[0063] The time required for hot blowing, the power of the heating unit and the fan are determined based on the comparison results. Matching the time required for hot blowing, the power of the heating unit and the fan according to the weight of the hot blowing object means that the heavier the weight of the hot blowing object, the more clothes in the drum, and therefore the longer the time required for hot blowing, the greater the power of the heating unit and the fan. The specific time and power of hot blowing can be determined by those skilled in the art based on actual test results. For example, in some specific embodiments, when the weight M is 0-2kg, the hot blowing time is 10-20s, and the power of the heating unit is selected as low gear (400w-600w); when the weight M is 2kg-5kg, the hot blowing time is 20-40s, and the power of the heating unit is mid-range (600-1000W); when the weight M is 5kg or above, the hot blowing time is 40-100s, and the power of the heating unit is high-range (1000-2000W).

[0064] The method of obtaining the weight M1 of the inner drum and the weight M2 of the inner drum after adding clothes is achieved by adopting relevant technical means in the prior art, for example, by installing a gravity sensor.

[0065] In some specific embodiments, obtaining the state information of the hot-blowing object further includes obtaining the material of the hot-blowing object; obtaining the material of the hot-blowing object includes:

[0066] By user selection before the wash cycle begins; or

[0067] Obtain the mass M3 of the inner drum after rinsing and draining, and calculate the mass M4 of the hot-blowing object after absorbing water by subtracting M3 from M1. Compare M4 with M to obtain the water absorption rate of the hot-blowing object, and determine the material of the hot-blowing object based on the water absorption rate.

[0068] The user selection before the start of the washing process refers to the main wash mode selected by the user before washing, for example, the strong mode, the gentle mode and the care mode; generally speaking, the strong mode is suitable for relatively rough or hard fabrics; the gentle mode is suitable for some cotton materials; and the care mode is suitable for relatively thin clothes or some silk materials. In some specific implementation schemes:

[0069] When the user selects the "powerful" washing program, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 40-100s, and the power of the heating unit is high (1000-2000W);

[0070] When the user selects the "gentle" washing program, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 20-40s, and the power of the heating unit is medium (600-1000W);

[0071] When the user selects the "care" washing program, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 10-20s, and the power of the heating unit is selected as low (400w-600w).

[0072] In some specific implementation schemes, the material of the hot-blowing object is determined based on the water absorption rate, and the hot-blowing time and the power of the heating unit can be set as follows:

[0073] When the water absorption rate is above 80%, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 40-100s, and the power of the heating unit is high (1000-2000W);

[0074] When the water absorption rate is 40%-80%, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 20-40s, and the power of the heating unit is medium (600-1000W);

[0075] When the water absorption rate is below 40%, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 10-20s, and the power of the heating unit is selected to be low (400w-600w).

[0076] In some specific embodiments, the method further includes detecting the temperature of water entering the rinsing process by using a temperature detection unit, and comparing the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit with the preset temperature range of each gear; matching the power of the heating unit and / or fan in the hot blowing program and the hot blowing time according to the result of the temperature detection.

[0077] Matching the power and duration of the heating unit during hot blowing according to the detected water temperature means that when the detected water temperature is low, a higher power and longer duration are matched. For example, when the detected water temperature is 0-5°C, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 40-100s, and the power of the heating unit is high (1000-2000W); when the detected water temperature is 5-10°C, the hot blowing time can be 20-40s, and the power of the heating unit is medium (600-1000W); when the detected water temperature is 10-20°C, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 10-20s, and the power of the heating unit is low (400W-600W). When the detected temperature is above 20°C, hot blowing can be selected to be non-permitted, or hot blowing can be performed with a hot blowing time of 10-20s and a low power (400W-600W) of the heating unit.

[0078] In some specific embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0079] If the hot-blowing program is executed during the draining phase of the rinsing process, the process also includes adjusting the gaps between the hot-blowing objects. Adjusting the gaps between the hot-blowing objects includes adjusting the drum rotation time and beat. In some specific embodiments, the drum rotation time and beat can be determined based on the weight of the clothes in the drum; for example, when the weight M is 0-2 kg, the drum can be adjusted to rotate in a low-speed intermittent rotation mode;

[0080] When the weight M is 2kg-5kg, the drum can be adjusted to rotate in a medium-speed intermittent rotation mode;

[0081] When the weight M is 5 kg and above, the drum can be adjusted to rotate in a high-speed intermittent rotation mode.

[0082] Another specific embodiment further provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0083] outer barrel;

[0084] a drum rotatably mounted in the outer tub and capable of accommodating clothes;

[0085] Water inlet system;

[0086] A drainage system including a pump and a drive motor for driving the drum is installed on the bottom of the outer tub; wherein the washing machine also includes:

[0087] The heating system includes a heating unit and a blower for blowing hot air on the washed clothes;

[0088] A sensor unit for collecting status information of clothing; and a computer storage medium according to the present invention for running the method according to the present invention.

[0089] In some specific embodiments, the washing machine further includes a temperature detection unit, which is used to detect the temperature of water used in the washing process.

[0090] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below in conjunction with more specific implementation methods.

[0091] Example 1

[0092] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a control method for a washing machine during a rinsing process, the method specifically comprising the following steps:

[0093] S101: Acquire status information of the washing machine when executing a washing program.

[0094] In this embodiment, obtaining the status information of the washing machine when executing the washing program includes obtaining which stage of the washing program the washing machine is currently in, whether it is the main wash stage or the rinse stage. The information obtained here is used to determine whether to execute the hot air blowing program.

[0095] S102: The status information shows that the washing program is in the drainage stage of the last rinsing process.

[0096] When the information obtained in step S101 indicates that the washing machine's washing cycle has entered the rinsing phase, the hot air blowing process can be executed. The hot air blowing process can be performed throughout the entire rinsing phase, or selectively during the last rinse, one of the intermediate rinses, or several rinses combined with the last rinse. The rinsing process is divided into a water filling phase, a washing phase, and a draining phase. The hot air blowing process can be performed during all three phases, or selectively during one of them.

[0097] In this embodiment, the hot blowing process is performed during the drainage stage in the last rinsing.

[0098] Performing a hot-blow cycle during the final rinse cycle prevents the clothes from being heated up only to be cooled again by the water in the next rinse cycle. This improves efficiency and reduces energy (electricity) consumption. Furthermore, performing a hot-blow cycle during the draining phase of the final rinse cycle, when the rinse water has already been or completely drained, improves efficiency, shortens the hot-blow time, and reduces electricity consumption.

[0099] S103: specifically executing the hot blowing procedure.

[0100] When it is determined in step S102 that the final rinse cycle has begun, the hot-blowing process begins. Specifically, the hot-blowing process controls the heating unit and fan within the washing machine to operate at a specific power level. The heating unit can be a conventional heating device used in drying devices, such as a heating tube or infrared heating device.

[0101] Example 2

[0102] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a control method for a washing machine during a rinsing process, and the method specifically includes the following steps:

[0103] S201: Acquiring status information of the washing machine when executing the washing program

[0104] In this embodiment, obtaining the status information of the washing machine during a wash cycle includes obtaining the current stage of the wash cycle, whether it is the main wash stage or the rinse stage. This information is used to determine whether to execute a hot air blow cycle. In this embodiment, the hot air blow cycle is performed during the draining stage of the last rinse cycle.

[0105] S202: Process of obtaining status information of hot-blowing objects

[0106] In this embodiment, the process of obtaining the status information of the hot-blowing object includes obtaining the weight and material of the hot-blowing object. The method of obtaining the weight includes:

[0107] Get the weight M1 of the inner drum before adding clothes;

[0108] Get the weight M2 of the inner drum after adding clothes before starting washing;

[0109] Subtract M2 from M1 to get the weight M of the object to be heated.

[0110] Methods for obtaining material information include:

[0111] By user selection before the wash cycle begins; or

[0112] Obtain the mass M3 of the inner drum after rinsing and draining, and calculate the mass M4 of the hot-blowing object after absorbing water by subtracting M3 from M1. Compare M4 with M to obtain the water absorption rate of the hot-blowing object, and determine the material of the hot-blowing object based on the water absorption rate.

[0113] Among them, the user selection before the washing program starts refers to the main wash mode selected by the user before washing, for example, strong mode, gentle mode and care mode; generally speaking, the strong mode corresponds to fabrics with relatively rough or hard materials; the gentle mode corresponds to clothes made of cotton materials; and the care mode corresponds to thinner clothes or some silk materials.

[0114] S203: Matching the power and heat blowing time of the corresponding heating unit according to the state information of the heat blowing object.

[0115] Set the heating unit power, fan power, and hot blowing time according to different weights and materials. For example, when the weight M is 0-2kg, the "Care" washing program is selected, or the water absorption rate is below 40%, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 10-20s, and the heating unit power can be set to low (400w-600w);

[0116] When the weight M is 2kg-5kg, the user selects the "gentle" washing program or the water absorption rate is 40%-80%, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 20-40s, and the power of the heating unit is medium (600-1000W);

[0117] When the weight M is 5 kg or more, the user selects the "Strong" wash program, or the water absorption rate is above 80%, the corresponding hot blowing time can be 40-100 seconds, and the heating unit power is high (1000-2000W). The fan power can be set to different levels according to actual conditions, and in this embodiment, it is uniformly set to 1000W.

[0118] S204: Execute the hot-blowing procedure according to the matching result.

[0119] The corresponding hot-blowing process is executed based on the matching result in step S203. The heating unit and the fan are controlled to start operating according to the matched power. At the same time, the gap between the clothes is adjusted according to the detected mass M during the hot-blowing process. The adjustment method adopts the drum rotation method, and the drum rotation speed and beat are selected according to the mass M of the clothes. For example, when the weight M is 0-2kg, the drum can be adjusted to rotate in a low-speed intermittent rotation mode;

[0120] When the weight M is 2kg-5kg, the drum can be adjusted to rotate in a medium-speed intermittent rotation mode;

[0121] When the weight M is 5 kg and above, the drum can be adjusted to rotate in a high-speed intermittent rotation mode.

[0122] Example 3

[0123] This embodiment provides a control method for a washing machine during rinsing. Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0124] S301: Obtaining status information of the washing machine when executing the washing program

[0125] In this embodiment, obtaining the status information of the washing machine during a wash cycle includes obtaining the current stage of the wash cycle, whether it is the main wash stage or the rinse stage. This information is used to determine whether to execute a hot air blow cycle. In this embodiment, the hot air blow cycle is performed during the draining stage of the last rinse cycle.

[0126] S302: Obtain the temperature of the inlet water.

[0127] A temperature detection unit is used to detect the temperature of water entering during the rinsing process. The temperature detection unit includes a temperature sensor or other temperature detection device existing in the prior art.

[0128] S303: Matching corresponding parameters in the hot-blowing program according to the temperature of the inlet water.

[0129] The temperature and duration of the heating unit in the corresponding hot-blowing program are matched to the detected water temperature. For example, when the detected water temperature is between 0-5°C, the corresponding hot-blowing time can be 40-100 seconds, and the heating unit power is high (1000-2000W); when the detected water temperature is between 5-10°C, the hot-blowing time can be 20-40 seconds, and the heating unit power is medium (600-1000W); when the detected water temperature is between 10-20°C, the corresponding hot-blowing time can be 10-20 seconds, and the heating unit power is low (400W-600W). When the detected temperature is above 20°C, hot-blowing can be disabled or set to a hot-blowing time of 10-20 seconds and a low power setting of 400W-600W.

[0130] S304: Execute the hot-blowing procedure according to the matching result.

[0131] The corresponding heat blowing procedure is executed according to the matching result in step S303.

[0132] Example 4

[0133] This embodiment provides a control method for a washing machine during rinsing. Figure 4 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0134] S401: Acquire status information of the washing machine when executing a washing program.

[0135] In this embodiment, obtaining the status information of the washing machine during a wash cycle includes obtaining the current stage of the wash cycle, whether it is the main wash stage or the rinse stage. This information is used to determine whether to execute a hot air blow cycle. In this embodiment, the hot air blow cycle is performed during the draining stage of the last rinse cycle.

[0136] S402: Process of obtaining status information of the heat blowing object.

[0137] The state information of the hot-blowing object is obtained in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

[0138] S403: Obtain the inlet water temperature.

[0139] The method for obtaining the inlet water temperature is the same as that in Example 3.

[0140] S404: Matching the corresponding hot blowing time and power according to the status information of the hot blowing object and the temperature of the inlet water.

[0141] The power and duration of the hot air blowing operation are set based on the status information of the hot air blowing object, such as the weight and material of the clothes and the temperature of the incoming water. For example, in the case of Example 2, the hot air blowing time can be extended and the power of the heating unit can be increased accordingly for different water temperatures.

[0142] S405: Execute the hot-blowing procedure according to the matching result.

[0143] The corresponding hot blowing procedure is executed according to the matching result in step S404.

[0144] In other specific embodiments, the present invention further provides a computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein the computer program is used by a processor to execute the method of the present invention. In some specific embodiments, the storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk.

[0145] The number of devices and processing scales described herein are intended to simplify the description of the present invention. Applications, modifications, and variations of the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0146] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the description and implementation methods. They can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the art, additional modifications can be easily implemented. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the scope of equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.

[0147] The apparatus, electronic device, and non-volatile computer storage medium provided in the embodiments of this specification correspond to the method. Therefore, the apparatus, electronic device, and non-volatile computer storage medium also have similar beneficial technical effects as the corresponding method. Since the beneficial technical effects of the method have been described in detail above, the beneficial technical effects of the corresponding apparatus, electronic device, and non-volatile computer storage medium will not be repeated here.

[0148] In the 1990s, technological improvements could be clearly distinguished as either hardware improvements (for example, improvements to circuit structures like diodes, transistors, and switches) or software improvements (improvements to process flows). However, with the advancement of technology, many process flow improvements today can now be considered direct improvements to hardware circuit structures. Designers almost always create the corresponding hardware circuit structure by programming the improved process flow into the hardware circuit. Therefore, it cannot be said that a process flow improvement cannot be implemented using hardware modules. For example, a programmable logic device (PLD), such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), is an integrated circuit whose logical function is determined by user programming. Designers can "integrate" a digital system on a PLD through their own programming, without having to hire a chip manufacturer to design and manufacture a dedicated integrated circuit chip. Moreover, nowadays, instead of manually fabricating integrated circuit chips, this programming is mostly done using "logic compiler" software. This is similar to the software compiler used when developing programs. Before compilation, the original code must also be written in a specific programming language, called a hardware description language (HDL). There is not just one HDL, but many, such as ABEL (Advanced Boolean Expression Language), AHDL (Altera Hardware Description Language), Confluence, CUPL (Cornell University Programming Language), HDCal, JHDL (Java Hardware Description Language), Lava, Lola, MyHDL, PALASM, RHDL (Ruby Hardware Description Language), etc. The most commonly used ones are VHDL (Very-High-Speed ​​Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language) and Verilog. Those skilled in the art will also understand that by simply programming the method flow in one of these hardware description languages ​​and then programming it into an integrated circuit, a hardware circuit that implements the logic method flow can be easily obtained.

[0149] The controller can be implemented in any suitable manner. For example, the controller can take the form of a microprocessor or processor and a computer-readable medium storing computer-readable program code (e.g., software or firmware) executable by the (micro)processor, logic gates, switches, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic controllers, and embedded microcontrollers. Examples of controllers include, but are not limited to, the following microcontrollers: ARC 625D, Atmel AT91SAM, Microchip PIC18F26K20, and Silicone Labs C8051F320. The memory controller can also be implemented as part of the control logic of the memory. Those skilled in the art will also know that in addition to implementing the controller in a purely computer-readable program code format, the controller can be implemented in the form of logic gates, switches, application-specific integrated circuits, programmable logic controllers, and embedded microcontrollers by logically programming the method steps. Therefore, such a controller can be considered a hardware component, and the devices included therein for implementing various functions can also be considered as structures within the hardware component. Or even, the devices for implementing various functions can be considered as both software modules that implement the method and structures within the hardware component.

[0150] The systems, devices, modules, or units described in the above embodiments may be implemented by computer chips or entities, or by products having certain functions. A typical implementation device is a computer. Specifically, the computer may be, for example, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a cellular phone, a camera phone, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant, a media player, a navigation device, an email device, a game console, a tablet computer, a wearable device, or a combination of any of these devices.

[0151] For the convenience of description, the above devices are described as being divided into various units according to their functions. Of course, when implementing one or more embodiments of this specification, the functions of each unit can be implemented in the same or multiple software and / or hardware.

[0152] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of this specification may be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the embodiments of this specification may take the form of a complete hardware embodiment, a complete software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware. Furthermore, the embodiments of this specification may take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to magnetic disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0153] This specification is described with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the methods, devices (systems), and computer program products according to the embodiments of this specification. It should be understood that each process and / or box in the flowchart and / or block diagram, as well as the combination of processes and / or boxes in the flowchart and / or block diagram, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, an embedded processor, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing device generate instructions for implementing the processes in the flowchart and / or block diagram. Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in a block or multiple blocks.

[0154] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to work in a specific manner, so that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture comprising an instruction device, which implements the process Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0155] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device so that a series of operational steps are executed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 a process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps for the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0156] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPUs), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0157] Memory may include non-permanent storage in a computer-readable medium, random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory in the form of read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of a computer-readable medium.

[0158] Computer-readable media includes permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can be implemented by any method or technology to store information. The information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices or any other non-transmission media that can be used to store information that can be accessed by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transitory computer-readable media (transitory media), such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0159] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or includes elements inherent to such process, method, commodity, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, commodity, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0160] This specification may be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions, such as program modules, executed by a computer. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, and the like that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. The specification may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices connected through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote computer storage media, including storage devices.

[0161] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to in conjunction with each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences between the other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are generally similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple. For relevant parts, refer to the description of the method embodiments.

[0162] The above description is only an example of the present invention and is not intended to limit one or more embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various changes and variations may be made to one or more embodiments of the present invention. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of one or more embodiments of the present invention shall be included in the scope of the claims of one or more embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a rinsing process in a washing machine, the method comprising: Get the status information of the washing machine when executing the washing program; and Determine whether to execute the hot-blow program according to the acquired status information; The acquiring of the status information includes acquiring the current stage of the washing process, and if the washing process is in the rinsing stage, executing the hot-blowing process; The hot blowing process is performed by a heating unit and a blower provided inside the washing machine, and a hot environment is formed inside the washing machine through the hot blowing process; wherein the hot blowing process is performed during the drainage process of the last rinse in the last rinse stage; When executing the hot blowing program, it also includes a process of adjusting the gap between the hot blowing objects according to the quality of the clothes; The process of obtaining the status information of the hot blowing object before executing the hot blowing program matches the power of the heating unit and / or the fan and the hot blowing time in the hot blowing program according to the status information of the hot blowing object.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein Acquiring the state information of the hot-blowing object includes acquiring the weight of the hot-blowing object; and the process of acquiring the weight of the hot-blowing object includes: Get the weight M1 of the inner drum before adding clothes; Get the weight M2 of the inner drum after adding clothes before starting washing; Subtract M2 from M1 to get the weight M of the hot-blowing object; Compare the weight information with the preset weight ranges for each gear; The time required for hot blowing, the power of the heating unit and the fan are determined based on the comparison results.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein Acquiring the status information of the hot-blowing object also includes acquiring the material of the hot-blowing object; acquiring the material of the hot-blowing object includes: By user selection before the wash cycle begins; or Obtain the mass M3 of the inner drum after rinsing and draining, and subtract M3 from M1 to obtain the mass M4 of the hot-blowing object after water absorption. Compare M4 with M to obtain the water absorption rate of the hot-blowing object. The water absorption rate is used to determine the hot-blowing time and the power of the heating unit.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The method further includes detecting the temperature of water entering the rinsing process by using a temperature detection unit, comparing the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit with the preset temperature ranges of each gear; and matching the power of the heating unit and / or the fan and the hot blowing time in the hot blowing program according to the temperature detection results.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein Adjusting the gap between the hot-blowing objects includes adjusting the time and beat of the roller rotation.

6. A computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, wherein: The computer program is used by a processor to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. A washing machine comprising: outer barrel; a drum rotatably mounted in the outer tub and capable of accommodating clothes; Water inlet system; A drainage system including a pump and a drive motor for driving the drum is installed on the bottom of the outer tub; characterized in that the washing machine also includes: The heating system includes a heating unit and a blower for blowing hot air on the washed clothes; A sensor unit for collecting status information of clothing; and a computer storage medium as claimed in claim 6, for executing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 8 . The washing machine according to claim 7 , further comprising a temperature detection unit configured to detect the temperature of water used in a washing process.

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