Laundry treatment method and system, clothes taking device, laundry device, and storage medium

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent electrical appliances, and in particular to a clothes processing method and system, a clothes taking device, a clothes washing device and a storage medium, wherein the clothes processing method comprises: transporting clothes to be washed to a taking and placing area of a clothes washing device; and transferring the clothes to be washed from the taking and placing area to the clothes washing device through a washing bin door of the clothes washing device, so that the clothes washing device washes the clothes to be washed, thereby solving the problem of time and effort consuming when the clothes washing device washes clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent electrical appliance technology, and in particular to a clothing handling method and system, a clothing retrieval device, a washing device, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] In modern home settings, the demand for smart furniture and appliances is becoming increasingly widespread. As a commonly used appliance for washing clothes, washing machines allow users to preset washing programs and use them to wash, rinse, and spin-dry clothes, thereby completing the cleaning process.

[0003] In related technologies, users can put dirty clothes into the washing tub of a washing machine. After closing the washing machine door, users can select the desired washing mode through the washing machine's operating interface, such as standard wash, quick wash, wool wash, etc. The washing machine will automatically control the washing water level, washing time, and rinsing method according to the mode selected by the user to complete the cleaning of the clothes.

[0004] However, users need to manually load the laundry into the washing machine and operate the machine to select a washing mode, which is still time-consuming and laborious for the elderly or people with mobility issues. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a clothing processing method and system, a clothing retrieval device, a washing device, and a storage medium to solve the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive clothing washing using current washing equipment.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a method for treating clothing, the method comprising:

[0007] The laundry pick-up device transports the laundry to the pick-up / placement area of ​​the laundry unit;

[0008] The garment retrieval device transfers the clothes to be washed from the pick-up / placement area to the washing machine, so that the washing machine can clean the clothes.

[0009] In one possible implementation, before transferring the laundry from the pick-up / placement area to the washing machine, the process may further include:

[0010] Send a door opening instruction to the washing machine to cause the washing machine to open the washing chamber door.

[0011] In one possible implementation, before transporting the laundry to the pick-up / drop-off area of ​​the laundry unit, the method further includes:

[0012] Obtain clothing information for the laundry to be washed, which may include at least one of the following: an image of the laundry to be washed, the weight of the laundry to be washed, and the soiling status of the laundry to be washed.

[0013] The garment information is sent to the washing machine so that the washing machine can clean the garments according to the garment information.

[0014] In one possible implementation, before transporting the laundry to the pick-up / drop-off area of ​​the laundry apparatus, the process may further include:

[0015] Receive a clothing retrieval instruction, which includes the location information of the clothes to be washed;

[0016] The laundry will be collected from its storage location based on its location information.

[0017] In one possible implementation, clothing retrieval instructions include user voice commands.

[0018] In one possible implementation, collecting the laundry specifically includes:

[0019] Use the pick-and-place unit to retrieve the laundry to the pick-up device;

[0020] Transferring laundry from the pick-up / placement area to the washing machine specifically includes:

[0021] The pick-and-place unit is used to retrieve the clothes to be washed from the pick-and-place device and place them into the washing machine.

[0022] Secondly, this application provides a method for treating clothing, the method comprising:

[0023] The washing machine determines whether the garment dispensing device is located within the washing machine's dispensing / placing area;

[0024] If the garment retrieval device is located in the pick-up and drop-off area, the laundry compartment door of the laundry unit is opened to receive the laundry to be washed from the garment retrieval device, wherein the laundry to be washed is retrieved by the garment retrieval device from the storage area of ​​the laundry to be washed.

[0025] After all the laundry has been received, close the laundry compartment door and begin washing the laundry.

[0026] In one possible implementation, determining whether the garment pickup device is located within the pickup / placement area of ​​the washing machine specifically includes:

[0027] Receive the door opening instruction sent by the garment retrieval device;

[0028] The door opening indicator indicates that the garment retrieval device is located in the garment retrieval area of ​​the washing machine.

[0029] In one possible implementation, determining whether the garment pickup device is located within the pickup / placement area of ​​the washing machine specifically includes:

[0030] Detect the distance between the garment dispensing device and the laundry compartment door;

[0031] If the distance is less than the preset pick-up and put-down distance threshold, it is determined that the clothing pick-up device is located in the pick-up and put-down area.

[0032] In one possible implementation, closing the laundry compartment door after all laundry has been received includes:

[0033] Get the duration the laundry compartment door has been open;

[0034] When the washing machine door is open for longer than the preset time for loading and unloading clothes, the washing machine door will be closed.

[0035] In one possible implementation, washing the laundry specifically includes:

[0036] The washing mode is determined based on the garment information of the garment to be washed, which includes at least one of the following: an image of the garment to be washed, the weight of the garment to be washed, and the state of soiling of the garment to be washed.

[0037] Wash the laundry according to the determined washing mode.

[0038] Thirdly, this application provides a garment retrieval device for performing the garment handling method described above. The garment retrieval device includes:

[0039] The moving unit and the main body are provided. The main body is set on the moving unit and the moving unit is used to drive the main body to move. The main body is provided with a pick-up and put-down unit. The put-down unit is used to put the clothes to be washed onto the pick-up device or to take the clothes to be washed off the pick-up device.

[0040] The information acquisition module is used to receive clothing retrieval instructions and acquire clothing information. The information acquisition module includes a voice unit to receive user voice commands.

[0041] The information processing module is used to process the information received by the information acquisition module;

[0042] The first control module is used to control the movement of the mobile unit;

[0043] The first communication module is used to communicate with the washing machine.

[0044] Fourthly, this application provides a laundry apparatus for performing the clothing treatment method described above. The laundry apparatus includes:

[0045] The machine body and the washing chamber door are designed to be opened and closed, allowing the washing space inside the machine to be opened or closed.

[0046] The second communication module is used to communicate with the garment dispensing device;

[0047] The detection module is used to detect the distance between the clothes dispensing device and the washing machine;

[0048] The second control module is used to control the opening and closing of the laundry compartment door.

[0049] Fifthly, this application provides a clothing handling system, including at least one of the above-mentioned clothing retrieval device and washing device.

[0050] Sixthly, this application provides a storage medium storing computer execution instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the clothing processing method in the above-described technical solution, or the clothing processing method in the above-described technical solution.

[0051] This application provides a clothing handling method, a clothing retrieval device, a washing device, and a storage medium. The method can transport the clothes to be washed to the retrieval area of ​​the washing device, and transfer the clothes from the retrieval area to the washing device through the washing chamber door of the washing device, so that the washing device can clean the clothes. In the above process, when the clothes need to be washed, the clothing retrieval device can pick up and put the clothes to be washed into the washing device and automatically complete the washing operation, which improves the convenience of the washing operation.

[0052] In addition to the technical problems solved by the embodiments of this application, the technical features constituting the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by the technical features of these technical solutions described above, other technical problems that can be solved by the clothing processing method and system, clothing retrieval device, washing device, and storage medium provided by this application, other technical features included in the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by these technical features will be further described in detail in the specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0054] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a clothing processing method provided in this application embodiment;

[0055] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating another clothing processing method provided in this application embodiment;

[0056] Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating yet another clothing processing method provided in this application embodiment;

[0057] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating another clothing treatment method provided in this application embodiment;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothing removal device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a washing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0060] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0061] 100 - Clothes retrieval device; 110 - Moving unit; 120 - Main body; 130 - Laundry basket; 140 - Retrieval and placement unit; 150 - Information acquisition module; 160 - Information processing module; 170 - First control module; 180 - First communication module;

[0062] 200-Washing device; 210-Machine body; 211-Washing tub; 220-Washing chamber door; 230-Second communication module; 240-Detection module; 250-Second control module. Detailed Implementation

[0063] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments.

[0064] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0065] Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "inner" and "outer" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0066] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0067] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0069] Washing machines, as common electrical appliances for washing clothes, allow users to use preset washing programs to wash, rinse, and spin-dry clothes, thus cleaning them. In some technologies, users place soiled clothes into the washing machine drum, close the door, and select a desired washing mode through the interface, such as standard wash, quick wash, or wool wash. The washing machine automatically controls the water level, washing time, and rinsing method based on the selected mode. However, the process of manually loading clothes into the machine and selecting a washing mode can be inconvenient and time-consuming for the elderly or those with mobility issues.

[0070] In view of the above problems, this application provides a clothing handling method and system, a clothing retrieval device, a washing device, and a storage medium. The clothing retrieval device, in conjunction with the washing device, can automatically collect the clothes to be washed and place them into the washing device for automatic washing. The clothing retrieval device and the washing device can communicate with each other. First, the clothing retrieval device completes the task of collecting the clothes to be washed, and then the washing device completes the operation of washing the clothes. Throughout the process, the user only needs to place the clothes to be washed in a preset position, which improves the convenience of picking up, placing, and washing clothes.

[0071] To facilitate understanding, the application scenarios applicable to the embodiments of this application will be described below.

[0072] In the application scenario applicable to this application embodiment, there is a clothes retrieval device and a washing device, and there is a storage area for clothes to be washed. The position of the washing device is relatively fixed, while the clothes retrieval device can move and travel back and forth between the storage area for clothes to be washed and the washing device. When the clothes retrieval device receives a trigger signal, such as a user's instruction signal or a request signal from another device, the clothes retrieval device moves to the storage area for clothes to be washed, retrieves the clothes to be washed, moves to the side of the washing device, puts the clothes to be washed into the washing device, and the washing device completes the washing.

[0073] It should be noted that the application scenarios applicable to the embodiments of this application can be indoor spaces in homes, or public laundry rooms in schools or communities, or other places with automatic clothing retrieval and placement needs such as nursing homes. Taking indoor spaces in homes as an example, if the laundry device is placed on the balcony and the user's laundry is placed in the bedroom, the laundry retrieval device can be moved to the bedroom to retrieve the laundry, and then transport the laundry to the balcony to be placed in the laundry device for washing.

[0074] The technical solution of this application and how it solves the corresponding technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These embodiments may exist individually or in combination; similar or identical concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments.

[0075] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a clothing processing method provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, this application provides a clothing processing method. A clothing retrieval device can use this method to perform clothing retrieval and placement operations. The clothing processing method may include:

[0077] S101, The clothes retrieval device transports the clothes to be washed to the retrieval and placement area of ​​the washing machine.

[0078] As the main body responsible for picking up and putting down clothes, the clothes picking device can move within the space where the application scenario is located, and plays the role of transferring laundry. In a specific area, the clothes picking device can use its own structure to pick up and put down clothes, improving the convenience of picking up and putting down clothes.

[0079] In one possible implementation, the clothes-picking device can move along a fixed route, i.e., the clothes-picking device can be a rail-guided mobile device, for example, a rail-guided vehicle (RGV); or the clothes-picking device can plan the route each time according to the specific scenario of each time the laundry is transported, i.e., the clothes-picking device can be a trackless mobile device that moves along a non-specific path, for example, an automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0080] Understandably, when the laundry pick-up device moves along a fixed route, a moving track needs to be set up in the corresponding scenario. For example, when the laundry device is set at point A, the moving track can extend from point A to points B, C, and D. Laundry can be placed at points B, C, and D. The laundry pick-up device can move along the moving track to different areas to pick up the laundry in sequence. When there are people or other objects on the moving track, the laundry pick-up device can stop and wait. Once the obstructing object is removed, the delivery task can continue.

[0081] When the garment retrieval device moves along a non-specific path, it can plan its movement path based on the location of the laundry as indicated in the retrieval task. For example, if the laundry unit is located at point A, and laundry can be placed at points B, C, and D, and the retrieval task indicates that the laundry is at point D, then the retrieval device can plan a path from point A to point D without passing through points B and C. Alternatively, if the retrieval task indicates that there is laundry at both points B and D, then the retrieval device can plan a path from point A to both points B and D, ensuring that the retrieval device can achieve the shortest movement path when collecting laundry, thus improving efficiency.

[0082] S102. The garment picking device transfers the garments to be washed from the picking and placing area to the washing machine so that the washing machine can clean the garments.

[0083] Understandably, after the garment retrieval device collects the clothes to be washed and moves it to the vicinity of the washing machine or connects with the washing machine, the clothes need to be placed inside the washing machine for the washing operation to be completed. This action of taking and placing clothes can be done by the garment retrieval device or by the washing machine itself.

[0084] A washing device can be any device with a washing function. For example, a washing device can be a washing machine, and the specific type of washing device can include, but is not limited to, a top-loading washing machine, a front-loading washing machine, an agitator washing machine, an ultrasonic washing machine, etc.

[0085] The laundry apparatus may include a washing tub into which the laundry is placed for washing. For example, the laundry apparatus may add detergent and water to the washing tub and rotate the washing tub to perform the washing operation.

[0086] It should be noted that after the laundry is transported from the pick-up device to the washing machine, the washing machine can start washing according to the signal that the laundry has been placed. After the laundry is placed into the washing machine, the pick-up device can move back to its initial position. The initial position of the pick-up device can be the position where the pick-up device stops before performing the task of collecting the laundry, or a position where the pick-up device can be charged, etc.

[0087] Figure 2 A flowchart of another clothing processing method provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0088] exist Figure 1 Based on the embodiments shown, Figure 2 The clothing handling method provided in this paper still uses a clothing retrieval device as the main implementer, and the method may include:

[0089] S201, The garment retrieval device transports the clothes to be washed to the retrieval and placement area of ​​the washing machine.

[0090] It should be noted that the execution process of S201 can be referred to the execution process of S101, and will not be repeated here.

[0091] S202, The garment retrieval device sends a door opening instruction to the washing machine so that the washing machine opens the washing chamber door.

[0092] Understandably, the washing machine is equipped with a washing compartment door opposite the washing tub. The washing compartment door can open or close the space where the washing tub is located. When the washing compartment door is open, the laundry to be washed can be put into the washing tub by the clothes retrieval device. When the washing compartment door is closed, the washing machine can perform the washing operation.

[0093] The opening and closing of the laundry compartment door is performed by the washing machine according to the opening instruction. For example, after the clothes retrieval device has collected the laundry and is close to or docked with the washing machine, the clothes retrieval device can send an opening instruction to the washing machine. The washing machine opens the laundry compartment door according to the instruction of the clothes retrieval device so that the laundry can be put into the washing tub.

[0094] It should be noted that both the garment retrieval device and the washing device can be equipped with a communication module, which can be a wireless communication module. For example, both the garment retrieval device and the washing device can be equipped with a Wi-Fi module, or other wireless communication methods can be used. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0095] Furthermore, since washing machines can have different washing modes, such as quick wash, gentle wash, wool wash, etc., the washing machine can select the appropriate washing mode according to the specific condition of the clothes to be washed. For example, each washing mode can select different amounts of water to be added during washing according to the quantity, volume or weight of the clothes to be washed, that is, control the water level and control the type and amount of detergent added, so as to avoid damaging the clothes, avoid waste, and ensure that the clothes are washed clean.

[0096] In one possible implementation, the identification of the state of the laundry can be accomplished by the laundry pick-up device, that is, before the laundry is transported to the pick-up and drop-off area of ​​the laundry device, the identification can also include obtaining the clothing information of the laundry.

[0097] The clothing information of the clothes to be washed may include at least one of the following: the image of the clothes to be washed, the weight of the clothes to be washed, and the state of soiling of the clothes to be washed. That is, one of the above different clothing information can be used to judge parameters such as the material and quality of the clothes to be washed, so as to determine the washing mode and the amount of water required. Alternatively, multiple of the above clothing information can be identified at the same time, and the washing mode and water level can be determined after combination and analysis.

[0098] Understandably, different parameters of clothing information can be identified by different types of sensors. For example, the clothing retrieval device can be equipped with visual sensors such as cameras. The image information of the clothes to be washed can be identified by the visual sensors. After the visual sensors capture an image, they can transmit the image of the clothes to be washed to the information processing module. The information processing module can store an image library of different clothes and can determine the type of clothes to be washed by comparing details and features.

[0099] The garment retrieval device can be equipped with a pressure sensor. When the garment to be washed is retrieved onto the garment retrieval device, the pressure sensor can detect the pressure exerted by the garment on it and convert the pressure signal into an electrical signal, which is then transmitted to the information processing module to determine the weight of the garment to be washed, thereby estimating the amount of garment to be washed or the water level.

[0100] The garment pick-up device can also be equipped with photoelectric sensing units such as infrared sensors to determine the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed, thereby determining the washing mode and the amount of detergent needed.

[0101] Those skilled in the art will understand that the identification and acquisition of clothing information by the clothing retrieval device can be carried out at any time before the clothing retrieval device collects the laundry and during the process of the clothing retrieval device transporting the laundry, and it can perform one, two or more identifications and compare multiple identifications.

[0102] In some embodiments, the garment collection device can identify garment information before collecting the garments. That is, when the garment collection device moves near the garment to be collected, it identifies the garment information. In this way, the garment collection device can determine whether the garment to be washed at that location needs to be collected based on the garment information. If there are garments to be washed at other locations that have already been collected, and the garments to be washed at other locations are of a different type than the garments to be washed at this location and cannot be washed at the same time, then the garments to be washed at this location can be left uncollected.

[0103] For example, the garment collection device first moves to point A to collect the garments, identifies the type of the garments at point A as "Type ①", and collects the garments to be washed at point A. When the garment collection device moves from point A to point B to collect the garments, it identifies the type of the garments at point B as "Type ②". Since the garment type library pre-sets that "Type ①" and "Type ②" garments cannot be washed at the same time, the garment collection device does not collect the garments at point B. Instead, it only transports the garments to be washed of "Type ①" at point A to the washing machine for washing. After the garments to be washed of "Type ①" are washed, it then goes to point B to collect the garments to be washed of "Type ②".

[0104] After the garment retrieval device identifies the garment information of the clothes to be washed, it can send the garment information to the washing machine through the communication module, so that the washing machine can wash the clothes according to the garment information.

[0105] It should be noted that the washing mode or water level and other selectable modes or parameters in the control system of the washing machine have a one-to-one mapping relationship with the clothing information in the clothes retrieval device.

[0106] S203. The garment picking device transfers the garments to be washed from the picking and placing area to the washing machine so that the washing machine can clean the garments.

[0107] It should be noted that the execution process of S203 can be referred to the execution process of S102, and will not be repeated here.

[0108] Figure 3 A flowchart of another clothing processing method provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0109] exist Figure 1 Based on the embodiments shown, Figure 3 The clothing handling method provided in this paper still uses a clothing retrieval device as the main implementer, and the method may include:

[0110] S301, The garment retrieval device receives a garment retrieval instruction, which includes the location information of the garment to be washed.

[0111] It is understandable that the information acquisition module on the clothing retrieval device can receive clothing retrieval instructions sent by external devices, and the information acquisition module can receive and acquire information through the Internet of Things.

[0112] As one possible implementation, users can send clothing retrieval instructions to the clothing retrieval device via mobile phones or other terminal devices. For example, users can install a corresponding APP on their mobile phones, operate and select the location where the clothing retrieval device needs to retrieve the clothes, and send the location information of the clothes to be washed to the clothing retrieval device through the mobile terminal. The clothing retrieval device can then plan a movement path based on the location information of the clothes to be washed and start to complete the clothing retrieval operation.

[0113] It should be noted that the clothing retrieval instruction sent by the user to the clothing retrieval device can be an immediate command, meaning that after the user issues the instruction, the retrieval device will immediately perform the clothing retrieval operation. Alternatively, the clothing retrieval instruction sent by the user to the clothing retrieval device can also be a pre-retrieval instruction, meaning that the user can reserve a specific time point, such as "6 PM" or "7 PM", and the clothing retrieval device will start the clothing retrieval operation at the corresponding time point. Or, a time period can be preset, such as "1 hour" or "30 minutes", and the clothing retrieval device will wait for the corresponding time period after receiving the instruction before performing the clothing retrieval operation.

[0114] In addition, clothing retrieval instructions can include user voice commands, that is, a voice unit can be set on the clothing retrieval device, and the user can control the operation of the clothing retrieval device by voice.

[0115] S302, The laundry retrieval device retrieves the laundry from the storage location based on the location information of the laundry.

[0116] The laundry retrieval device can plan a movement path from the current location of the laundry to the location of the laundry to be retrieved based on the location information of the laundry to be retrieved, and then move along the corresponding path. The laundry retrieval device can be equipped with a laundry basket. When the laundry retrieval device moves to the vicinity of the laundry, the laundry can be placed into the laundry basket by the user. Alternatively, the laundry retrieval device can also be equipped with a clothing picking mechanism that can automatically pick up the clothes and put them into the laundry basket without human intervention.

[0117] As one possible implementation, the garment retrieval device can be equipped with a retrieval and placement unit, which can be a robotic arm. This robotic arm can be an articulated robotic arm with different joints connected in sequence and capable of relative rotation or movement. A gripping structure can be provided on the end joint to grip the garment.

[0118] S303, The garment retrieval device transports the clothes to be washed to the retrieval and placement area of ​​the washing machine.

[0119] It should be noted that the execution process of S303 can be referred to the execution process of S101, and will not be repeated here.

[0120] S304. The garment picking device transfers the garments to be washed from the pick-up and drop-off area to the washing machine so that the washing machine can clean the garments.

[0121] Those skilled in the art will understand that when the laundry is placed into the laundry basket, the laundry basket can be flipped relative to the clothes-retrieving device. When the clothes-retrieving device moves to the position of the washing device, the laundry basket can be flipped to pour the laundry into the washing tub of the washing device.

[0122] If the laundry is taken from the laundry basket to the washing machine using the pick-and-place unit, the operation of the pick-and-place unit can be the reverse of the process in step S302 where the pick-and-place unit takes the laundry into the laundry basket, which will not be described in detail here.

[0123] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating another clothing processing method provided in this application embodiment.

[0124] like Figure 4 As shown in the figure, this application provides a clothing treatment method, in which a washing device performs clothing washing operations. The method includes:

[0125] S401, The washing machine determines whether the clothes dispensing device is located in the clothes dispensing area of ​​the washing machine.

[0126] After the garment retrieval device collects the clothes, it can move to the pick-up and drop-off area near the washing machine, and the garment retrieval device can stay in the pick-up and drop-off area to complete the operation of putting the clothes to be washed into the washing machine.

[0127] Since the washing machine's chamber door is initially closed, the washing machine needs to be able to determine that the retrieval device has reached the designated position after it arrives at the pick-up / placement area. Only then can the washing machine open the chamber door to place the laundry into the washing tub. This information about the retrieval device's entry into the pick-up / placement area can be provided by the retrieval device itself or generated by the washing machine itself; these will be explained separately below.

[0128] In one possible implementation, the washing machine can receive a door opening instruction sent by the clothes retrieval device, and thus determine that the clothes retrieval device is located in the clothes retrieval area of ​​the washing machine based on the door opening instruction.

[0129] Understandably, the clothes retrieval device can send a door opening instruction to the washing machine via a communication module. The timing of this instruction can be either before the device reaches the pick-up / placement area, allowing the washing machine door to open a certain amount of time in advance to improve efficiency, or after the device has reached the area.

[0130] In another possible implementation, the washing machine can detect the distance between the clothes-picking device and the washing chamber door, and determine whether the clothes-picking device has entered the pick-up and drop-off area based on the distance between the clothes-picking device and the washing chamber door.

[0131] It is understandable that the washing machine can be equipped with detection modules such as distance sensors. The specific types of detection modules can include, but are not limited to, photoelectric sensors, vision sensors, etc. The detection module can feed back the detected information to the control module of the washing machine. The control module stores a preset pick-up and put-down distance threshold. If the distance between the pick-up device and the washing chamber door detected by the detection module is less than the preset pick-up and put-down distance threshold, it is determined that the pick-up device is located in the pick-up and put-down area.

[0132] In addition, it should be noted that the washing machine's washing compartment door can be equipped with an automatic opening and closing mechanism, and the operation of this opening and closing mechanism can be controlled by the washing machine's control module, which can receive the door opening instruction transmitted by the washing machine's communication module.

[0133] S402. If the garment retrieval device is located in the retrieval and placement area, the laundry compartment door of the laundry unit is opened to receive the laundry to be washed from the garment retrieval device, wherein the laundry to be washed is retrieved by the garment retrieval device from the storage location of the laundry to be washed.

[0134] The process of collecting laundry and placing it into the washing tub of the washing machine can be completed by a garment retrieval device. The specific steps for the garment retrieval device to perform this operation can be found above. Figures 1 to 3 The methods for handling clothing are not detailed here.

[0135] S403. After all the laundry has been received, close the laundry compartment door and begin washing the laundry.

[0136] Understandably, the washing machine requires the washing chamber door to be closed during the washing process. Therefore, after all the clothes to be washed are placed in the washing tub, the washing machine needs to be able to determine that the placement of the clothes is complete and can close the washing chamber door to begin washing. This determination information can be generated by the washing machine itself or sent by the clothes retrieval device.

[0137] In one possible implementation, when the clothes retrieval device detects that all the clothes in the laundry basket have been removed, the retrieval device can send information to the washing machine through the communication module. When the washing machine receives the instruction from the retrieval device to start washing, the control module controls the closing of the washing chamber door to start washing.

[0138] In another possible implementation, the washing device can obtain the opening duration of the washing chamber door and determine whether the washing chamber door can be closed and washing can begin based on the opening duration of the washing chamber door.

[0139] Understandably, the control module of the washing machine can have a timer that starts timing after the washing chamber door is opened, and the memory of the control module stores preset clothing loading and unloading times. When the opening time of the washing chamber door exceeds the preset clothing loading and unloading time, the washing chamber door is closed.

[0140] In addition, it should be noted that after the laundry is placed into the washing tub of the washing device, the washing device can determine the washing mode based on the laundry information. The laundry information includes at least one of the following: the image of the laundry, the weight of the laundry, and the state of soiling of the laundry. The laundry can then be washed according to the determined washing mode. The specific method by which the washing device identifies the laundry information is similar to the method of identifying the laundry information of the aforementioned garment retrieval device, and will not be elaborated here.

[0141] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a clothing removal device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0142] like Figure 5 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment also provides a clothing retrieval device 100, which is used to perform the clothing processing method in the above technical solution. The clothing retrieval device 100 may include a moving unit 110, a main body 120, an information acquisition module 150, an information processing module 160, a first control module 170, and a first communication module 180.

[0143] The main body 120 can be mounted on the moving unit 110, which is used to move the main body 120. The main body 120 is equipped with a laundry basket 130 and a pick-up and put-out unit 140. The pick-up and put-out unit 140 is used to put the laundry into the laundry basket 130 or to take out the laundry from the laundry basket 130.

[0144] The information acquisition module 150 is used to receive clothing retrieval instructions and acquire clothing information. The user can send clothing retrieval instructions to the clothing retrieval device 100 through the control terminal device. In addition, the information acquisition module 150 may also include a voice unit, so as to receive user voice commands. The user controls the operation of the clothing retrieval device 100 through voice. The information processing module 160 is used to process the information received by the information acquisition module 150. The first control module 170 is used to control the movement of the moving unit 110. The first communication module 180 is used to communicate with the washing device.

[0145] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a washing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0146] like Figure 6 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment also provides a washing device 200, which is used to perform the clothing processing method in the above technical solution. The washing device 200 includes a body 210 and a washing chamber door 220, as well as a second communication module 230, a detection module 240 and a second control module 250.

[0147] The washing machine includes a main body 210 and a washing chamber door 220. The washing chamber door 220 is closable and can be installed on the main body 210 to open or close the washing space inside the main body 210. The washing space contains a washing tub 211, which may include an inner tub and an outer tub. A second communication module 230 is used to communicate with the clothes retrieval device. A detection module 240 is used to detect the distance between the clothes retrieval device and the washing machine 200, and can also be used to detect clothing information. A second control module 250 is used to control the opening and closing of the washing chamber door 220.

[0148] This application also provides a clothing processing system, which may include at least one of the above-mentioned clothing retrieval device and washing device. The structure and function of the clothing retrieval device and washing device are consistent with the aforementioned solution, and have all the technical effects of the aforementioned solution, which will not be repeated here.

[0149] This application embodiment also provides a storage medium storing computer execution instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the clothing processing method in the above-described technical solution, or the clothing processing method in the above-described technical solution.

[0150] The storage medium can be a computer storage medium, such as a computer-readable storage medium, or a communication medium. A communication medium includes any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one location to another. A computer storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. For example, a computer-readable storage medium is coupled to a processor, enabling the processor to read information from and write information to the computer-readable storage medium. Of course, the computer-readable storage medium can also be a component of the processor. The processor and the computer-readable storage medium can reside in an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Alternatively, the ASIC can be located in a user equipment. Of course, the processor and the computer-readable storage medium can also exist as discrete components in a communication device.

[0151] Specifically, the computer-readable storage medium can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as Static Random-Access Memory (SRAM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk. The storage medium can be any available medium accessible to general-purpose or special-purpose computers.

[0152] This application also provides a computer program product comprising a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium. At least one processor of the device can read the computer program from the computer-readable storage medium, and the at least one processor executes the computer program to cause the device to implement the methods provided in the various embodiments described above.

[0153] This application also provides a chip including a memory and a processor. The memory is used to store a computer program, and the processor is used to retrieve and run the computer program from the memory, so that a device with the chip installed performs the methods described in the various possible implementations above.

[0154] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for treating clothing, characterized in that, include: The laundry pick-up device transports the laundry to the pick-up / placement area of ​​the laundry unit; The garment retrieval device transfers the garment to be washed from the retrieval and placement area to the washing device, so that the washing device can wash the garment. Before collecting clothes, the clothes collection device moves to the vicinity of the clothes to be collected and identifies the information of the clothes. Based on the information of the clothes, it determines whether the clothes to be washed at that location need to be collected. If there are clothes to be washed at other locations that have already been collected, and the clothes to be washed at other locations are of a different type than the clothes to be washed at this location and cannot be washed at the same time, then the clothes to be washed at this location will not be collected. After the garment retrieval device identifies the garment information of the clothes to be washed, it sends the garment information to the washing machine through the communication module, so that the washing machine can wash the clothes according to the garment information.

2. The clothing treatment method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the garment retrieval device transports the laundry to the retrieval area of ​​the laundry device, it also includes: Receive a clothing retrieval instruction, the clothing retrieval instruction including the location information of the clothing to be washed; The laundry is collected from its storage location based on its location information.

3. The clothing treatment method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The instructions for retrieving clothing include user voice commands.

4. The clothing treatment method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The collection of the laundry specifically includes: The laundry is picked up and placed onto the laundry picker using the pick-up and drop-down unit. The garment retrieval device transfers the garment to be washed from the pick-up / placement area to the washing device, specifically including: The laundry item to be washed is taken from the pick-up device and placed into the washing device using the pick-up and place unit.

5. The clothing treatment method according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The washing machine determines whether the garment dispensing device is located within the washing machine's dispensing / placing area; If the garment retrieval device is located in the retrieval and placement area, the laundry compartment door of the laundry device is opened to receive the laundry to be washed from the garment retrieval device, wherein the laundry to be washed is retrieved by the garment retrieval device from the storage location of the laundry to be washed; After all the laundry items have been received, the laundry compartment door is closed, and the laundry items are then washed.

6. The clothing treatment method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The washing machine determines whether the garment retrieval device is located within the garment retrieval area of ​​the washing machine, specifically including: Receive the door opening instruction sent by the garment retrieval device; The location of the garment retrieval device in the laundry unit's retrieval area is determined based on the door opening indicator.

7. The clothing treatment method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The washing machine determines whether the garment retrieval device is located within the garment retrieval area of ​​the washing machine, specifically including: Detect the distance between the garment retrieval device and the laundry compartment door; If the distance is less than the preset pick-up and put-down distance threshold, then it is determined that the clothing pick-up device is located in the pick-up and put-down area.

8. The clothing treatment method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of closing the laundry compartment door after all the laundry has been received includes: Obtain the opening duration of the laundry compartment door; When the opening time of the laundry compartment door exceeds the preset clothing loading and unloading time, the laundry compartment door is closed.

9. A clothing dispensing device, characterized in that, For performing the garment handling method according to any one of claims 1-8, the garment picking device comprises: A moving unit and a main body, wherein the main body is disposed on the moving unit, the moving unit is used to drive the main body to move, and a picking and placing unit is disposed on the main body, the picking and placing unit being used to place the laundry to be washed onto the picking device, or to remove the laundry to be washed from the picking device; An information acquisition module is used to receive instructions on taking clothes and to acquire clothing information. The information acquisition module includes a voice unit. The information processing module is used to process the information received by the information acquisition module; The first control module is used to control the movement of the moving unit; The first communication module is used to communicate with the washing machine.

10. A garment processing system, characterized in that, Includes the garment removal device as described in claim 9.

11. A storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores computer execution instructions, which, when executed by a processor, are used to implement the clothing processing method as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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