Laundry treating apparatus and control method, apparatus, and storage medium therefor

Abstract

The application provides a clothes treatment device and a control method, device and storage medium thereof. The method comprises the following steps: determining that a drying program ends and a load is taken out; controlling a heating device and a fan in a drying duct to be turned on; determining that a temperature in a barrel reaches a preset temperature, and controlling the heating device to continue heating for a first preset time length; and determining that the first preset time length reaches, and controlling the heating device and the fan to be turned off. The application performs high-temperature sterilization after the drying program ends and the load is taken out, so that the situation that the drying duct is mildewed or bacteria breed due to residual moisture after drying is avoided. Before sterilization, the heat pump system can be used for dehumidification, so that the barrel and the drying duct are ensured to be in a dry environment before sterilization, and the situation that bacteria breed again after sterilization due to residual moisture in the barrel and the drying duct is avoided. In addition, the clothes treatment device can periodically perform dehumidification and / or sterilization when the clothes treatment device is idle for a long time, so that the inside of the device is kept in a dry state, and a large amount of bacteria is avoided from breeding due to long-term idling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically relating to a garment processing device and its control method, apparatus, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] After clothes dryers, washer-dryer combos, and other clothing processing equipment with drying functions dry the load, some moisture may still remain inside the equipment, which can easily lead to mold or bacterial growth.

[0003] Especially in closed-loop clothing processing equipment like heat pump dryers, the hot, humid water vapor is not expelled during the drying process. Instead, it circulates internally and removes moisture. The evaporator condenses the hot, humid air into water, while the condenser turns the cool, humid air into hot, humid air. Because the humid air circulates within the internal system, mold and bacteria can easily grow inside. In particular, the evaporator, which condenses the hot, humid water vapor, often leaves condensate residue after drying, eventually leading to bacterial growth and unpleasant odors. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application proposes a garment processing device and its control method, apparatus, and storage medium, which performs high-temperature sterilization after the drying process is completed and the load has been removed, to avoid residual moisture in the drying tunnel after drying, which could lead to mold or bacterial growth.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a control method for a garment processing device, including:

[0006] Confirm that the drying process is complete and the load has been removed;

[0007] Control the operation of heating devices and fans within the drying tunnel;

[0008] Once the temperature inside the barrel reaches the preset temperature, the heating device is controlled to continue heating for a first preset time.

[0009] Once the first preset time period is determined, the heating device and the fan are controlled to shut down.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, before the heating device in the drying tunnel is turned on, the following steps are also included:

[0011] Control the heat pump system and the fan to start;

[0012] Once the operating time of the heat pump system reaches a second preset duration, the heat pump system is controlled to shut down.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, determining that the drying process has ended and the load has been removed includes:

[0014] Once the drying process is complete, record the number of times the door has been opened and closed.

[0015] Based on the fact that the number of opening and closing cycles is 0, it is determined that the load has not been removed;

[0016] Based on the number of opening and closing operations being greater than 0, a preset sensor is used to detect whether there is a load inside the bucket. The preset sensor includes a weight sensor or an infrared sensor.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the method further includes:

[0018] Determine the moment when the load is removed;

[0019] The residence time of the load in the drum is calculated based on the end time of the drying process and the time when the load is removed.

[0020] If the dwell time is determined to be greater than a preset time threshold, the first preset time is extended.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, after the heating device and the fan are turned off, the method further includes:

[0022] If the next drying cycle is not initiated after the third preset time period, the heating device and the fan in the drying tunnel will be controlled again for sterilization.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, after the heating device and the fan are turned off, the method further includes:

[0024] If no start command for the drying program is received, the concentration of microorganisms in the internal circulation channel is detected by a microbial sensor every fourth preset time interval.

[0025] If the concentration of microorganisms exceeds a preset concentration threshold, the heating device and the fan in the drying tunnel are controlled again to perform sterilization treatment.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, after the heating device and the fan are turned off, the method further includes:

[0027] If no start command for the drying program is received, the humidity sensor will detect the humidity in the internal circulation channel every five preset intervals.

[0028] If the humidity exceeds a preset humidity threshold, the heat pump system and the fan will be controlled again to perform dehumidification.

[0029] An embodiment of the third aspect of this application provides a control device for a garment processing apparatus, comprising:

[0030] The determination module is used to determine when the drying process has ended and the load has been removed.

[0031] The heating and sterilization module is used to control the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel to turn on; to determine that the temperature inside the drum has reached the preset temperature, and to control the heating device to continue heating for a first preset time; and to determine that the first preset time has been reached, to control the heating device and fan to turn off.

[0032] An embodiment of the third aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0033] An embodiment of the fourth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, the program being executed by a processor to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0034] The technical solutions provided in this application embodiment have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0035] In this embodiment, after the drying process is completed and the load has been removed, the heating device and fan inside the drying tunnel are turned on to heat the temperature inside the tunnel to above a preset temperature and maintain it for a first preset time, achieving a high-temperature sterilization effect and preventing residual moisture in the drying tunnel from causing mold or bacterial growth. Furthermore, when the clothing processing equipment is idle for a long period, the inside of the equipment can be periodically sterilized to prevent the growth of large amounts of bacteria due to prolonged inactivity.

[0036] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings.

[0038] In the attached diagram:

[0039] Figure 1 A flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0040] Figure 2 Another flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device provided in one embodiment of this application is shown;

[0041] Figure 3 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Figure 4 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a storage medium provided in one embodiment of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Exemplary embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this application and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0045] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0046] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes a garment processing device and its control method, apparatus, and storage medium according to embodiments of this application.

[0047] This application provides a control method for a garment processing device. After the drying process ends and the load has been removed, the method turns on the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel to heat the temperature in the drying tunnel to a preset temperature and maintain it for a first preset time to achieve the effect of high-temperature sterilization and avoid the occurrence of mold or bacteria growth due to residual moisture in the drying tunnel after drying.

[0048] See Figure 1 The method specifically includes the following steps:

[0049] Step 101: Confirm that the drying process is complete and the load has been removed.

[0050] The executing entity in this application embodiment is a clothing processing device with drying function, such as a dryer or washer-dryer combo. The user places the load into the drum of the clothing processing device and starts the drying program. After receiving the start command of the drying program triggered by the user, the clothing processing device executes the drying program.

[0051] After the current drying cycle ends, the garment handling equipment continuously monitors whether the contents of the garment have been removed by the user. Specifically, the equipment records the number of times the door has been opened and closed after the drying cycle ends. The equipment monitors the door in real time, incrementing the count each time it is detected to be opened or closed. If the count is 0, it indicates that the door has not been opened after the drying cycle, meaning the contents are still inside the garment handling equipment, and therefore, it is determined that the contents have not been removed.

[0052] If the number of times the door has been opened and closed is greater than 0, it indicates that the door of the garment handling equipment was opened after the drying program ended, and the load may still be inside the drum or may have been removed. To further clarify whether the load has been removed, a preset sensor is used to detect whether there is a load inside the drum. This preset sensor includes a weight sensor or an infrared sensor.

[0053] The weight sensor detects the weight inside the bucket. If the detected weight is greater than the preset weight of an empty bucket, it is determined that the load has not been removed. If the detected weight is equal to the preset weight of an empty bucket, it is determined that the load has been removed.

[0054] For infrared sensors, a thermal image of the temperature inside the barrel is detected by the infrared sensor. If this thermal image matches a preset thermal image of an empty barrel... Figure 1 If the detected thermal image matches the preset thermal image of the empty barrel, it is determined that the load has been removed. If the detected thermal image does not match the preset thermal image of the empty barrel, it is determined that the load has not been removed.

[0055] This step first determines whether the load has been removed based on the number of times the door is opened and closed. If the number of opening and closing counts is 0, it can be directly determined that the load has not been removed, shortening the determination time. If the number of opening and closing counts is greater than 0, preset sensors such as weight sensors or infrared sensors are used to further determine whether the load has been removed, improving the accuracy of the determination results and avoiding damage to the load caused by high-temperature sterilization before it has been removed due to misjudgment.

[0056] Step 102: Control the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel to start.

[0057] After confirming the drying process is complete and the load has been removed, the heating devices and fans inside the drying tunnel are activated. The fans blow air, causing it to circulate within the channel formed by the drying tunnel and the drum. The air is heated as it passes through the heating devices inside the drying tunnel, thus creating hot air circulation.

[0058] Step 103: Determine that the temperature inside the barrel has reached the preset temperature, and control the heating device to continue heating for the first preset time.

[0059] The garment processing equipment is equipped with a temperature sensor, which can be located inside the drying tunnel, at the air outlet of the drum, or on the inner wall of the drum, etc. After the heating device inside the drying tunnel is turned on in step 102, the temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the drum in real time and compares the detected temperature with a preset temperature. If the detected temperature inside the drum is lower than the preset temperature, heating continues. If the detected temperature reaches the preset temperature, the heating device inside the drying tunnel continues heating for a first preset time.

[0060] The preset temperature can be set between 60℃ and 80℃, such as 60℃, 70℃, 75℃, 80℃, etc. The first preset duration can be set between 30min and 1.5h, such as 30min, 50min, 1h, 1.5h, etc.

[0061] Once the current temperature inside the container reaches the preset temperature, a timer is started, and the timed duration is compared with a first preset duration. If the timed duration is less than the first preset duration, heating continues. If the timed duration reaches the first preset duration, step 104 is executed.

[0062] Alternatively, once the current temperature inside the barrel is detected to have reached the preset temperature, a countdown begins from the first preset duration. When the countdown reaches 0, the operation in step 104 is executed.

[0063] In other embodiments, when it is determined that the load has been removed, the time of removal is also recorded. Additionally, the end time of the current drying program is recorded. Based on the end time of the drying program and the time the load was removed, the time difference between the time the load was removed and the end time of the drying program is calculated, and this time difference is determined as the residence time of the load in the drum. This residence time is compared with a preset time threshold; if the residence time is greater than the preset time threshold, the first preset time is extended.

[0064] The longer the dried material remains in the drum, the greater the likelihood of it absorbing moisture and becoming damp again, and the greater the possibility of bacterial growth on the material and the drum walls in contact with it. Therefore, appropriately extending the high-temperature sterilization time based on the length of time the material remains in the drum, i.e., extending the first preset time, can ensure the elimination of bacteria in the drum and drying tunnel.

[0065] A preset step value for adjusting the first preset time can be pre-set in the garment processing equipment. When it is determined that the above-mentioned dwell time exceeds the preset time threshold, the first preset time is extended by the preset step value. The preset step value can be 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, or 30 min, etc.

[0066] After extending the first preset time, the heating device in the drying tunnel is controlled to heat the temperature inside the barrel to above the preset temperature during the sterilization process, and then the heating continues for the extended first preset time, thereby eliminating all fungi and / or bacteria that may exist in the barrel and drying tunnel.

[0067] This step heats the temperature inside the drum to above the preset temperature and continues heating for a first preset time, maintaining the environment inside the drum and drying tunnel at above the preset temperature for a relatively long period of time. This effectively kills bacteria growing inside the drum and drying tunnel, achieving the effect of high-temperature sterilization and avoiding odors and health hazards caused by bacteria growing inside the drum and / or drying tunnel.

[0068] Step 104: Once the first preset time has elapsed, control the heating device and fan to shut down.

[0069] Once the temperature inside the drum has been maintained above the preset temperature for a first preset time, the heating device and fan inside the drying tunnel are turned off.

[0070] This application heats the temperature inside the drum to above a preset temperature and continues heating for a first preset time after determining that the drying process has ended and the load has been removed, in order to achieve the purpose of high-temperature sterilization.

[0071] In some implementations, after the heating device and fan are turned off in step 104, the user may not use the clothing processing equipment for a long time. With the equipment idle for an extended period, and given the high humidity of the external environment, the equipment may absorb moisture and breed bacteria. Therefore, in this embodiment, after turning off the heating device and fan in step 104, a timer is started. If the clothing processing equipment receives a start command for the drying program before the third preset time has elapsed, the timer is reset to zero. If the timer reaches the third preset time and no further drying process has occurred during this period, the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel are turned on again, and sterilization is performed again through steps 102-104.

[0072] The aforementioned third preset duration can be 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h, etc.

[0073] When clothing processing equipment is idle for a long period of time, the above-mentioned treatment periodically carries out high-temperature sterilization of the drum and drying tunnel to prevent bacteria from growing inside due to long-term inactivity, ensuring that the clothing processing equipment is kept in good condition and that users can have a good user experience when they use the clothing processing equipment again.

[0074] In another implementation, a microbial sensor can be installed in the garment processing equipment. After the heating device and fan are turned off in step 104, if it is determined that no start command for the drying program has been received, the microbial concentration in the internal circulation channel is detected by the microbial sensor every fourth preset time interval. The internal circulation channel includes a circulation channel composed of the drum and the drying tunnel. The microbial sensor can be installed inside the drying tunnel. In garment processing equipment such as heat pump dryers, the microbial sensor can be installed at the location of the evaporator or condenser.

[0075] The fourth preset duration can be 2h, 4h, 5h, 8h, 10h, etc.

[0076] The concentration of microorganisms detected by the microbial sensor is compared with a preset concentration threshold. If the detected concentration is less than or equal to the preset concentration threshold, the concentration is periodically monitored. If the detected concentration is greater than the preset concentration threshold, the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel are turned on again, and high-temperature sterilization is performed again through steps 102-104.

[0077] When the garment processing equipment is idle for a long time, the concentration of microorganisms in the drum is periodically tested. When the concentration of microorganisms is found to be greater than the preset concentration threshold, the drum and the drying tunnel are subjected to high-temperature sterilization treatment. This improves the accuracy of high-temperature sterilization, avoids waste of resources caused by performing the sterilization process when the concentration of microorganisms is low, and also avoids the situation where sterilization is performed when the concentration of microorganisms is very high, which may result in the inability to completely eliminate bacteria.

[0078] In other embodiments of this application, considering that some moisture may still remain in the drum and drying tunnel after the drying process is completed, especially for clothing processing equipment such as heat pump dryers, which do not discharge water vapor but remove it through internal circulation, moisture is more likely to remain in the evaporator and condenser of such clothing processing equipment. For such clothing processing equipment, after determining in step 101 that the drying process is complete and the load has been removed, the heating operation in step 102 can be skipped. Instead, a dehumidification process can be performed first to remove the residual moisture in the drum and drying tunnel before performing the heating operation in step 102.

[0079] Specifically, clothing processing equipment such as heat pump dryers includes a heat pump system. After confirming the drying program is complete and the load has been removed, the heat pump system and fan are turned on. The fan blows air, and the heat pump system removes moisture from the air. A timer starts simultaneously with the heat pump system and compares the timed duration with a second preset time. If the timed duration is less than the second preset time, dehumidification continues through the heat pump system. If the timed duration reaches the second preset time, the heat pump system is turned off. Then, the heating and sterilization operation in step 102 is executed.

[0080] The second preset duration can be in the range of 5 min to 30 min, such as 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, etc.

[0081] Performing the dehumidification process described above first, followed by the sterilization process in steps 102-104, ensures that the drum and drying tunnel are in a dry environment before sterilization, thus preventing bacteria from quickly re-evolving due to residual moisture in the drum and drying tunnel after sterilization.

[0082] After shutting off the heating device and fan in step 104, if it is determined that no start command for the drying program has been received, the humidity in the internal circulation channel is detected by a humidity sensor every five preset time intervals. This humidity sensor can be installed on the inner wall of the drum or inside the drying tunnel. For clothing processing equipment such as heat pump dryers, the humidity sensor can be located at the location of the evaporator or condenser.

[0083] If the detected humidity is less than or equal to the preset humidity threshold, the humidity in the internal circulation channel will continue to be monitored periodically. If the detected humidity is greater than the preset humidity threshold, the heat pump system and fan will be controlled again to perform dehumidification.

[0084] By periodically detecting humidity using the above method and executing a dehumidification process when the humidity exceeds a preset threshold, moisture inside the clothing processing equipment can be removed in a timely manner. This prevents the clothing processing equipment from absorbing moisture and becoming damp during long-term idle periods, ensuring that the inside of the clothing processing equipment remains dry for a long time. This effectively slows down the rate of bacterial growth inside the clothing processing equipment, thereby reducing the number of times the clothing processing equipment needs to undergo high-temperature sterilization. This ensures that the clothing processing equipment is dry and does not breed a large number of bacteria, while also reducing energy consumption.

[0085] The sterilization process, or dehumidification plus sterilization process, in this application embodiment can be automatically executed by the clothing processing equipment after the current drying program has ended.

[0086] Alternatively, before starting the drying program, the user can actively select the sterilization function, or simultaneously select both dehumidification and sterilization functions, through the control panel of the garment handling equipment or through the client application on the mobile terminal. Once the garment handling equipment determines that the drying program has ended and that the user has selected the sterilization function, it will automatically execute steps 101-104. Alternatively, if the garment handling equipment determines that the user has selected both dehumidification and sterilization functions, it will first execute the dehumidification process after confirming that the load has been removed, followed by the sterilization process in steps 102-104.

[0087] Alternatively, after the drying cycle is complete and the user removes the load, the user can submit an activation command for the sterilization program via the control panel or the corresponding client of the garment processing equipment. Upon receiving the activation command, the garment processing equipment will execute the sterilization process in steps 102-104. Alternatively, the user can submit activation commands for both the dehumidification and sterilization programs. Upon receiving the activation commands, the garment processing equipment will first execute the dehumidification process, and then execute the sterilization process in steps 102-104.

[0088] To facilitate understanding of the dehumidification-sterilization control process provided in the embodiments of this application, the following description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 2 As shown, S1: Confirm the drying process is complete and the load has been removed. S2: Control the heat pump system and fan to turn on. S3: Determine if the heat pump system's operating time has reached the second preset time. If not, continue with step S3; if yes, proceed to step S4. S4: Control the heat pump system to turn off. S5: Control the heating device in the drying tunnel to turn on. S6: Determine if the temperature inside the drum has reached the preset temperature. If not, continue with step S6; if yes, proceed to step S7. S7: Control the heating device to continue heating, and determine if the duration of continued heating has reached the first preset time. If not, continue with step S7; if yes, proceed to step S8. S8: Control the heating device and fan to turn off.

[0089] In this embodiment, after the drying process is completed and the load has been removed, the heating device and fan inside the drying tunnel are turned on to heat the temperature inside the tunnel to above the preset temperature and maintain it for a first preset time, achieving a high-temperature sterilization effect and preventing mold or bacterial growth due to residual moisture in the drying tunnel after drying. Before performing the sterilization process, dehumidification can be performed through a heat pump system to ensure that the drum and drying tunnel are in a dry environment before sterilization, preventing bacterial growth due to residual moisture in the drum and drying tunnel after sterilization. Furthermore, when the clothing processing equipment is idle for a long period of time, dehumidification and / or sterilization can be performed periodically inside the clothing processing equipment to ensure that the inside of the clothing processing equipment remains dry for a long time, preventing the growth of a large number of bacteria inside the clothing processing equipment due to long-term idleness.

[0090] This application provides a control device for a garment processing apparatus, which is used to execute the control method for the garment processing apparatus provided in any of the above embodiments. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the device includes:

[0091] Determining module 201 is used to determine that the drying process has ended and the load has been removed;

[0092] The heating and sterilization module 202 is used to control the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel to start; to determine that the temperature inside the drum has reached the preset temperature, and to control the heating device to continue heating for a first preset time; and to determine that the first preset time has been reached, to control the heating device and fan to shut down.

[0093] The device also includes: a dehumidification module for controlling the heat pump system and the fan to turn on; and controlling the heat pump system to turn off when the heat pump system has been turned on for a second preset duration.

[0094] The determination module 201 is used to determine the end of the drying program and obtain the number of times the door lid is opened and closed; if the number of opening and closing is 0, it is determined that the load has not been removed; if the number of opening and closing is greater than 0, a preset sensor is used to detect whether there is a load inside the drum. The preset sensor includes a weight sensor or an infrared sensor.

[0095] The device also includes: a sterilization time adjustment module, used to determine the time when the load is removed; calculate the residence time of the load in the drum based on the end time of the drying program and the time when the load is removed; and extend the first preset time if the residence time is greater than a preset time threshold.

[0096] The heating and sterilization module 202 is also used to control the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel to perform sterilization again after the heating device and fan are turned off and after the third preset time has elapsed and the next drying process has not been carried out.

[0097] The heating and sterilization module 202 is also used to control the heating device and fan to shut down, and after determining that no start command for the drying program has been received, to detect the microbial concentration in the internal circulation channel through a microbial sensor every fourth preset time interval; and to control the heating device and fan in the drying tunnel to perform sterilization treatment again if the microbial concentration is greater than a preset concentration threshold.

[0098] The dehumidification module is also used to determine that no start command for the drying program has been received after the heating and sterilization module 202 controls the heating device and fan to turn off. Every five preset time intervals, the humidity sensor detects the humidity in the internal circulation channel. If the humidity is greater than the preset humidity threshold, the heat pump system and fan are controlled again to perform dehumidification.

[0099] The control device for the clothing processing equipment provided in the above embodiments of this application and the control method for the clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods adopted, run or implemented by the application stored therein.

[0100] This application also provides a garment processing apparatus to execute the control method for the aforementioned garment processing apparatus. This garment processing apparatus can be a washing machine or a washer-dryer combo, etc. Please refer to... Figure 4This illustrates a schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided by some embodiments of this application. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the garment processing device 4 includes: a processor 400, a memory 401, a bus 402, and a communication interface 403. The processor 400, the communication interface 403, and the memory 401 are connected via the bus 402. The memory 401 stores a computer program that can run on the processor 400. When the processor 400 runs the computer program, it executes the control method of the garment processing device provided in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application.

[0101] The memory 401 may include high-speed random access memory (RAM) or non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device. Communication between this device network element and at least one other network element is achieved through at least one communication interface 403 (which can be wired or wireless), such as the Internet, wide area network, local area network, metropolitan area network, etc.

[0102] Bus 402 can be an ISA bus, PCI bus, or EISA bus, etc. The bus can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. The memory 401 is used to store programs. After receiving an execution instruction, the processor 400 executes the program. The control method of the clothing processing device disclosed in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application can be applied to the processor 400, or implemented by the processor 400.

[0103] The processor 400 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In implementation, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuitry in the hardware of the processor 400 or by instructions in software form. The processor 400 may be a general-purpose processor, including a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), etc.; it may also be a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an off-the-shelf programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software modules may reside in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory 401. The processor 400 reads the information in memory 401 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.

[0104] The clothing processing device and the control method of the clothing processing device provided in this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods used, operated or implemented.

[0105] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium corresponding to the control method for the clothing processing equipment provided in the foregoing embodiments. Please refer to... Figure 5 The computer-readable storage medium shown is an optical disc 30, on which a computer program (i.e., a program product) is stored. When the computer program is run by a processor, it executes the control method of the clothing processing device provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0106] It should be noted that examples of the computer-readable storage medium may also 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 optical and magnetic storage media, which will not be elaborated here.

[0107] The computer-readable storage medium provided in the above embodiments of this application and the control method of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods adopted, run or implemented by the application stored therein.

[0108] It should be noted that:

[0109] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this application may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0110] Similarly, it should be understood that, for the sake of brevity and to aid in understanding one or more of the various inventive aspects, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of this application, various features of this application are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. However, this disclosure should not be construed as reflecting a schematic diagram in which the claimed application requires more features than expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, inventive aspects lie in fewer than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into that detailed description, wherein each claim itself is a separate embodiment of this application.

[0111] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features but not others included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0112] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Confirm that the drying process is complete and the load has been removed; Control the operation of heating devices and fans within the drying tunnel; Once the temperature inside the barrel reaches the preset temperature, the heating device is controlled to continue heating for a first preset time. Once the first preset time period is determined, the heating device and the fan are controlled to shut down. Determine the moment when the load is removed; The residence time of the load in the drum is calculated based on the end time of the drying process and the time when the load is removed. If the dwell time is determined to be greater than a preset time threshold, the first preset time is extended.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the heating device inside the drying tunnel is turned on, the following steps are also included: Control the heat pump system and the fan to start; Once the operating time of the heat pump system reaches a second preset duration, the heat pump system is controlled to shut down.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination that the drying process has ended and the load has been removed includes: Once the drying process is complete, record the number of times the door has been opened and closed. Based on the fact that the number of opening and closing cycles is 0, it is determined that the load has not been removed; Based on the number of opening and closing operations being greater than 0, a preset sensor is used to detect whether there is a load inside the bucket. The preset sensor includes a weight sensor or an infrared sensor.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, After the heating device and the fan are turned off, the method further includes: If the next drying cycle is not initiated after the third preset time period, the heating device and the fan in the drying tunnel will be controlled again for sterilization.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, After the heating device and the fan are turned off, the method further includes: If no start command for the drying program is received, the concentration of microorganisms in the internal circulation channel is detected by a microbial sensor every fourth preset time interval. If the concentration of microorganisms exceeds a preset concentration threshold, the heating device and the fan in the drying tunnel are controlled again to perform sterilization treatment.

6. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After the heating device and the fan are turned off, the method further includes: If no start command for the drying program is received, the humidity sensor will detect the humidity in the internal circulation channel every five preset intervals. If the humidity exceeds a preset humidity threshold, the heat pump system and the fan will be controlled again to perform dehumidification.

7. A control device for a garment processing equipment, characterized in that, include: The determination module is used to determine when the drying process has ended and the load has been removed. The heating and sterilization module is used to control the operation of the heating devices and fans in the drying tunnel; Once the temperature inside the barrel reaches the preset temperature, the heating device is controlled to continue heating for a first preset time. Once the first preset time period is determined, the heating device and the fan are controlled to shut down. The sterilization time adjustment module is used to determine the time when the load is removed; and to calculate the residence time of the load in the drum based on the end time of the drying program and the time when the load is removed. If the dwell time is determined to be greater than a preset time threshold, the first preset time is extended.

8. A garment processing device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, The processor executes the computer program to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, The program is executed by a processor to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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