Dishwasher assembly and control method of a dishwasher assembly

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of dish washer components and the control method of dish washer component, dish washer component includes dish fixing device, dish fixing device is used to place dish, dish washer component includes: storage element, the original image of dish is stored in storage element;Acquisition element, acquisition element is used to acquire the current image of dish when being put into dish fixing device;Control element, control element is electrically connected with storage element and acquisition element respectively and obtains original image and current image, control element is used to compare original image with current image, and determine the dirt level of dish;Dish washer component has multiple cleaning intensity, control element is used to select corresponding cleaning intensity according to the maximum value of dirt level of dish to clean.Dish washer component is especially suitable for dish with pattern or design on the surface, which is beneficial to accurately identify the dirt level of dish by dish washer component; As little as possible to consume water and detergent, reduce cleaning time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a dish washing machine assembly and a control method of the dish washing machine assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] Most of the dish fixing devices on the market are used independently relative to the dish washing machine, and there is no corresponding device for feedback and control, so the cleanliness of each dish cannot be detected, and therefore the cleaning mode of the dish washing machine cannot be accurately matched, and the cleaning mode needs to be set artificially, thereby causing two phenomena: insufficient cleaning intensity or excessive cleaning intensity. If the cleaning intensity is insufficient, some dishes will not be cleaned; if the cleaning intensity is excessive, it will cause waste of electric energy and water resources, thereby increasing the life cost of the user. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the defects that the degree of dirt of dishes cannot be accurately identified in the prior art, and the dish washing machine cannot select a suitable cleaning intensity, and to provide a dish washing machine assembly and a control method of the dish washing machine assembly.

[0004] The present application solves the above technical problems by the following technical solutions:

[0005] A dish washing machine assembly, the dish washing machine assembly comprising a dish fixing device, the dish fixing device being used for placing dishes, the dish washing machine assembly further comprising:

[0006] a storage element, the storage element storing an original image of the dishes;

[0007] a collection element, the collection element being used for collecting a current image of the dishes when the dishes are placed in the dish fixing device;

[0008] a control element, the control element being electrically connected with the storage element and the collection element and acquiring the original image and the current image, the control element being used for comparing the original image with the current image and judging a dirt level of the dishes;

[0009] the dish washing machine assembly having a plurality of cleaning intensities, the control element being used for selecting a corresponding cleaning intensity according to a maximum value of the dirt level of the dishes for cleaning.

[0010] In the scheme, the storage element stores the original image of the dish, and the original image corresponds to the clean state of the dish. When the dish is placed in the dish fixing device, the acquisition element acquires the current image of the dish, the control element obtains the current image of the dish and compares it with the original image of the dish, and judges the dirt level of the dish. After comparing the original image and the current image of all the dishes, the corresponding cleaning intensity is selected according to the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes. Through the above setting, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various dishes, reduces the risk of misjudgment of the dishwasher assembly for dishes with patterns or patterns on the surface, helps the dishwasher assembly to accurately identify the dirt level of the dishes, and the dishwasher assembly can consume as little water and detergent as possible during dish washing, reduce the washing time, thereby saving the energy consumption of the dishwasher assembly, and improve the use experience of the dishwasher assembly. Among them, the greater the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes, the stronger the corresponding cleaning intensity, and one or more of the cleaning time, the cleaning frequency and the amount of detergent are correspondingly increased.

[0011] Preferably, the dish fixing device comprises a base and a fixing device body, the dish rack is arranged on the fixing device body, the fixing device body is arranged in the base, and the acquisition element is movably connected relative to the outer side wall of the base.

[0012] In the scheme, by adjusting the position of the acquisition element relative to the outer side wall of the base through the above setting, the acquisition element can be aligned with the dish and acquire the current image of the dish when the user places the dish into the dish fixing device, without the need to deliberately align the dish with the acquisition element, thereby simplifying the acquisition process of the acquisition element and the use of the dishwasher assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the dish fixing device comprises a support, and the acquisition element is arranged on the support.

[0014] The outer side wall of the base comprises a guide portion, the support comprises a matching portion, and the support is slidably connected to the outer side wall of the base through cooperation of the guide portion and the matching portion.

[0015] In the scheme, by the above setting, the acquisition element is slidably connected relative to the base, which is conducive to the stable movement of the acquisition element relative to the base, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the relative position of the acquisition element relative to the base, and simplifying the use of the acquisition element and the dishwasher assembly.

[0016] Preferably, the dish fixing device comprises a first driving device, and the first driving device is used to drive the support to move relative to the outer side wall of the base.

[0017] In the scheme, the first driving device is provided, the movement of the collecting element relative to the base is simplified, and the relative position of the collecting element relative to the base is adjusted, and the use of the collecting element and the dishwasher assembly is simplified.

[0018] Preferably, the dish fixing device comprises a plurality of clamping grooves and a plurality of balance plates, and the balance plates are used to surround the clamping grooves to form a placing space.

[0019] In the scheme, the top of the balance plate can be lower than the top of the clamping groove to form a placing space. When the dishes are placed in the dish fixing device, the dish rack is arranged on the top of the balance plate, and the clamping grooves are arranged on both sides of the dish to limit the dish, so as to realize the fixed placement of the dish, reduce the risk of sliding and separation of the dish on the dish fixing device, and facilitate the use experience of the dishwasher assembly.

[0020] Preferably, the dish fixing device comprises a second driving device, and the second driving device is used to drive the balance plate to move relative to the clamping groove in the height direction to form the placing space.

[0021] When the balance plate is in the highest position in the height direction, the balance plate is in a locked position, and the top of the balance plate is not lower than the top of the clamping groove.

[0022] When the balance plate is in the lowest position in the height direction, the balance plate is in a placed position, and the balance plate and the clamping groove surround the placing space.

[0023] In the scheme, when the balance plate is in the placed position, the balance plate and the clamping groove surround the placing space, and the dish can be fixed through the placing space. When the balance plate is in the locked position, the top of the balance plate is not lower than the top of the clamping groove, and the balance plate and the clamping groove cannot surround the placing space, so the dish cannot be fixed. When the second driving device is electrically connected with the control element, the control element can control a plurality of second driving components in sequence, and in the process that the user places the dish, the second driving component is controlled to switch the balance plate in the locked position to the placed position in a set order, so as to facilitate the user to place the dish in sequence, and in the process, the current image of the dish is collected through the collecting element, so as to reduce the risk of missing the dish or misreading, and facilitate the use experience of the dishwasher assembly.

[0024] Preferably, the second driving device comprises a fixed magnet, an electromagnetic element and a power supply, one of the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element is arranged on the balance plate, the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element are oppositely arranged in the height direction, the electromagnetic element is electrically connected with the power supply, the power supply has a commutator, the power supply is electrically connected with the control element, and the control element adjusts the current direction of the power supply through the commutator, so that the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element are attracted or repelled.

[0025] In the scheme, the current direction inside the electromagnetic member is adjusted by the commutator, when the current direction inside the electromagnetic member is opposite, the magnetic pole of the electromagnetic member will also change accordingly, so that the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic member attract or repel each other. When the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic member attract each other, the balance plate is in the placing position; when the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic member repel each other, the balance plate is in the locking position. By adjusting the magnetism of the electromagnetic member, the structure of the second driving device and the circuit arrangement are simplified, which is conducive to reducing the size of the second driving device, and a plurality of second driving devices can be arranged more compactly, thereby further reducing the size of the bowl and dish fixing device; and the electromagnetic member and the fixed magnet do not need to be in direct contact, which is convenient for sealing and protecting the circuit part of the second driving device, thereby reducing the risk of electric leakage and other dangerous situations; the adjustment speed of attraction or repulsion between the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic member is fast, when the user places the bowl and dish in sequence, the time for the user to wait for the balance plate to switch to the placing position is reduced, which is conducive to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly.

[0026] Preferably, the bowl and dish fixing device comprises a base and a fixing device body, the fixing device body comprises a bottom plate frame and an elastic member, the bottom plate frame is arranged in the base, the clamping groove is arranged in the bottom plate frame, and the balance plate is arranged on the base through the elastic member.

[0027] In the scheme, when the balance plate is in the locking position, the elastic member is in the stretched state; when the balance plate is in the placing position, the elastic member is in the compressed state. Through the above arrangement, the position of the balance plate in the height direction is adjusted by the second driving device, which simplifies the structure of the bowl and dish fixing device and facilitates the production of the dishwasher assembly.

[0028] Preferably, the bottom plate frame comprises at least one mounting slot extending in a first direction, a plurality of clamping grooves and a plurality of balance plates are arranged in the mounting slot in sequence, and the lengths of the mounting slot, the clamping groove and the balance plate in a second direction are equal, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0029] The balance plate comprises a limiting part, when the balance plate is in the locking position, the limiting part cooperates with the bottom plate frame to limit the upward movement of the balance plate.

[0030] In the scheme, through the above arrangement, the structure of the bowl and dish fixing device is simplified, which is conducive to the regular placement of the bowl and dish in the bowl and dish fixing device and facilitates the cleaning of the bowl and dish by the dishwasher assembly. By arranging the limiting part, the risk of the balance plate separating from the bottom plate frame is reduced, which is conducive to the use experience of the bowl and dish fixing device.

[0031] Preferably, the limiting part is arranged at the bottom of the balance plate and extends to both sides in the second direction, and the second driving device acts on the limiting part.

[0032] In the scheme, through the above arrangement, the second driving device acts on the limiting parts on both sides of the balance plate in the second direction, which is conducive to the smooth movement of the balance plate in the height direction, and is conducive to the use experience of the dish fixing device.

[0033] Preferably, the bottom of the balance plate comprises a first positioning part, the bottom plate frame comprises a second positioning part, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are arranged in correspondence in the height direction, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively sleeved in the first positioning part and the second positioning part.

[0034] In the scheme, the two ends of the elastic member are pre-positioned by the first positioning part and the second positioning part, which improves the connection reliability of the elastic member relative to the elastic member or the bottom plate frame, reduces the risk of disengagement of the elastic member relative to the elastic member or the bottom plate frame, and is conducive to the use experience of the dish fixing device.

[0035] Preferably, the clamping groove is movable in the mounting groove along the first direction.

[0036] In the scheme, through the above arrangement, the distance between the two adjacent clamping grooves in the first direction can be adjusted, so as to change the size of the placement space, so that the placement space can be used to place dishes of different shapes, and the applicability of the dish fixing device is increased; at the same time, it can have a good fixing effect on dishes of different shapes, thereby being conducive to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly.

[0037] Preferably, the dish fixing device comprises a support, the acquisition element is arranged on the support, the support is arranged on one side of the base in the first direction, and the dish fixing device comprises a first driving device for driving the support to move relative to the outer side wall of the base in the second direction.

[0038] In the scheme, the position of the acquisition element relative to the outer side wall of the base is adjusted through the above arrangement, which facilitates the acquisition element to align with the dishes and acquire the current image of the dishes when the user places the dishes into the dish fixing device, without the need to deliberately align the dishes with the acquisition element. Wherein, the user places the dishes in the placement space surrounded by the clamping grooves in the mounting groove extending in the first direction and the balance plate, and after the dishes are placed in the current placement space in the first direction, the position of the acquisition device is adjusted by driving the support to move in the second direction through the first driving device, so that the acquisition device is aligned with the placement space in the first direction which has not yet placed the dishes, thereby simplifying the acquisition process of the acquisition element and the use of the dishwasher assembly.

[0039] A control method of a dishwasher, the control method is used for the dishwasher assembly, and the control method comprises:

[0040] The storage element is operated to store the original image P of the dishware;

[0041] The collection element is controlled to collect the current image P' of the dishware;

[0042] The control element compares the current image P' with the original image P, and obtains the dirtiness C of the dishware n , wherein n is the serial number of the current dishware;

[0043] The control element compares the dirtiness C of all the dishware n , and determines the cleaning intensity according to the maximum value of the dirtiness C of all the dishware n .

[0044] In the scheme, the storage element is operated to store the original image of the dishware, which corresponds to the clean state of the dishware. When the dishware is placed in the dishware fixing device, the collection element collects the current image of the dishware. The control element obtains the current image of the dishware and compares it with the original image of the dishware to determine the dirtiness level of the dishware. After comparing the original image and the current image of all the dishware, the corresponding cleaning intensity is selected according to the maximum value of the dirtiness level of all the dishware. Through the above arrangement, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various dishware, reduces the risk of misjudgment of the dishwasher assembly for dishware with patterns or designs on the surface, helps the dishwasher assembly to accurately identify the dirtiness level of the dishware, and the dishwasher assembly can consume as little water and detergent as possible and reduce the cleaning time during the cleaning process of the dishware, thereby saving the energy consumption of the dishwasher assembly and improving the user experience of the dishwasher assembly. When the maximum value of the dirtiness level of all the dishware is larger, the corresponding cleaning intensity is stronger, and one or more of the cleaning time, the cleaning frequency, and the amount of detergent used are increased accordingly.

[0045] A control method of a dishwasher, the control method is used for the dishwasher assembly described above, and the control method comprises:

[0046] The storage element is operated to store the original image P of the dishware;

[0047] The second driving device is controlled to drive the nth balance plate to move from the locking position to the placing position, wherein n is the serial number of the current dishware;

[0048] The collection element is controlled to collect the current image P' of the dishware until all the dishware is collected;

[0049] The control element compares the current image P' with the original image P, and obtains the dirtiness C of the dishware n ;

[0050] The control element compares the soiling level C of all the dishes. n And by the dirt level C of the dishes n The maximum value determines the cleaning intensity.

[0051] In this solution, the storage element stores the original images of the dishes, corresponding to their cleanliness level. When dishes are placed in the dish holder, the control element controls the second drive device to sequentially move the balance plate from the locked position to the placement position, prompting the user to place the dishes in order. The acquisition element acquires the current image of the dishes. After the acquisition element completes its acquisition, the control element continues to control the next second drive device to move the balance plate from the locked position to the placement position. The control element acquires the current image of the dish and compares it with the original image of that dish to determine the level of dirtiness. After comparing the original and current images of all dishes, the corresponding cleaning intensity is selected based on the maximum dirtiness level of all dishes. Through the above settings, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various types of dishes, reducing the risk of misjudging dishes with patterns or textures on the surface. This facilitates the dishwasher assembly's accurate identification of the dirtiness level of the dishes. During the dishwashing process, the dishwasher assembly consumes as little water and detergent as possible, reduces washing time, and thus saves energy, improving the user experience. Among them, the higher the maximum value of the dirt level of all dishes, the stronger the corresponding cleaning intensity, and one or more of the cleaning time, number of cleaning times, and detergent dosage will be increased accordingly.

[0052] A control method for a dishwasher assembly, the control method being used in the aforementioned dishwasher assembly, the control method comprising:

[0053] The storage element is operated to store the original image P of the bowl and plate;

[0054] The second drive device is controlled to drive the m-th balance plate in the first direction to move from the locked position to the placement position, where m is the current sequence number of the balance plate in the mounting slot along the first direction;

[0055] The acquisition element is controlled to acquire the current image P' of the bowl and plate until all the balance plates in the first direction are in the placement position;

[0056] The acquisition element moves along the second direction and corresponds to the balance plate in the locked position in the first direction; the current image P' and the original image P are compared to obtain the dirtiness C of the dishes. n , where n is the sequence number of the bowl or plate mentioned above;

[0057] The control element compares the soiling level C of all the dishes.n and the maximum value of the dirtiness levels of all the dishes determines the cleaning intensity. n and the maximum value of the dirtiness levels of all the dishes determines the cleaning intensity.

[0058] In the present solution, in the second direction, the dish fixing device has a plurality of mounting slots extending in the first direction, and each mounting slot is internally provided with a plurality of clamping slots. The storage element stores original images of the dishes, and the original images correspond to the clean state of the dishes. When the dishes are placed into the dish fixing device, the control element controls the second driving device to drive the balance plate to move from the locking position to the placing position in sequence, so as to prompt the user to place the dishes in sequence. The acquisition element acquires the current images of the dishes, and after the acquisition element completes the acquisition, the control element continues to control the next second driving device to drive the balance plate to move from the locking position to the placing position. The user places the dishes in the clamping slots in the mounting slots extending in the first direction and the placing spaces surrounded by the balance plates in sequence, and after the dishes are placed in the current placing spaces in the first direction, the support is driven to move in the second direction by the first driving device to adjust the position of the acquisition device, so that the acquisition device is re-aligned with the placing spaces in the first direction which have not yet placed the dishes. The control element acquires the current images of the dishes and compares them with the original images of the dishes to determine the dirtiness levels of the dishes. After comparing the original images and the current images of all the dishes, the maximum value of the dirtiness levels of all the dishes is selected to determine the corresponding cleaning intensity. Through the above arrangement, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various dishes, reduces the risk of misjudgment of the dishwasher assembly for the dishes with patterns or designs on the surface, is conducive to the dishwasher assembly to accurately identify the dirtiness levels of the dishes, and the dishwasher assembly can consume as little water and detergent as possible, reduce the cleaning time, save the energy consumed by the dishwasher assembly, and improve the use experience of the dishwasher assembly. When the maximum value of the dirtiness levels of all the dishes is greater, the corresponding cleaning intensity is stronger, and one or more of the cleaning time, the cleaning frequency, and the amount of detergent used are increased accordingly.

[0059] The positive progress effect of the present application is that:

[0060] The storage element stores the original images of the dishes, corresponding to their cleanliness level. When dishes are placed in the dish holder, the acquisition element captures the current image of the dish, and the control element acquires this current image and compares it with the original image to determine the level of dirtiness. After comparing all the original and current images of all dishes, the appropriate cleaning intensity is selected based on the maximum dirtiness level of all dishes. This design allows the dishwasher assembly to be suitable for various types of dishes, reducing the risk of misjudging dishes with patterns or textures. It helps the dishwasher assembly accurately identify the dirtiness level of dishes, consumes as little water and detergent as possible during cleaning, and reduces cleaning time, thus saving energy and improving the user experience. Specifically, the higher the maximum dirtiness level of all dishes, the stronger the corresponding cleaning intensity, which in turn increases one or more of the following: cleaning time, number of cleaning cycles, and detergent usage. Attached Figure Description

[0061] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the dish rack fixing device of a dishwasher assembly according to the present invention, wherein the balance plate is in the placement position.

[0062] Figure 2 For example Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the dishwashing machine fixing device.

[0063] Figure 3 For example Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the dishwashing machine fixing device.

[0064] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a dish rack fixing device for a dishwasher assembly, wherein the balance plate is in the locked position.

[0065] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the balance plate of a dishwasher assembly according to the present invention.

[0066] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a dishwasher component according to the present invention.

[0067] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0068] Dish and bowl fixing device 100

[0069] Acquisition Element 1

[0070] Base 2

[0071] Guiding section 21

[0072] Bracket 3

[0073] Coordination Section 31

[0074] The first driving device 32

[0075] The bottom plate frame 4

[0076] The mounting groove 41

[0077] The clamping groove 42

[0078] The balance plate 43

[0079] The limiting part 431

[0080] The first positioning part 432

[0081] The elastic member 5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0082] The present application will be further described by way of examples without limiting the present application to the examples.

[0083] The present application relates to a dish washing machine assembly, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dish washing machine assembly comprises a dish fixing device 100 for placing dishes, and further comprises:

[0084] A storage element for storing an original image of the dishes;

[0085] A collection element 1 for collecting a current image of the dishes when the dishes are placed in the dish fixing device 100;

[0086] A control element electrically connected with the storage element and the collection element 1 and acquiring the original image and the current image, for comparing the original image with the current image and judging a dirt level of the dishes;

[0087] The dish washing machine assembly has multiple cleaning intensities, and the control element is used for selecting a corresponding cleaning intensity for cleaning according to a maximum value of the dirt level of the dishes.

[0088] The storage element stores the original images of the dishes, corresponding to their cleanliness level. When the dishes are placed in the dish holder 100, the acquisition element 1 acquires the current image of the dishes, and the control element acquires the current image and compares it with the original image to determine the level of dirtiness. After comparing the original and current images of all dishes, the appropriate cleaning intensity is selected based on the maximum dirtiness level of all dishes. Through this setup, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various types of dishes, reducing the risk of misjudging dishes with patterns or textures, and facilitating accurate identification of dirtiness levels. The dishwasher assembly also consumes as little water and detergent as possible and reduces cleaning time during the cleaning process, thus saving energy and improving the user experience. Specifically, the higher the maximum dirtiness level of all dishes, the stronger the corresponding cleaning intensity, and one or more of the following—cleaning time, number of washes, and detergent usage—will increase accordingly.

[0089] In this embodiment, the acquisition element 1 is a camera, and it is disposed on the side wall of the dish fixing device 100. In other alternative embodiments, the acquisition element 1 can also be other devices with image acquisition capabilities, such as a mobile phone, and can be electrically connected to the control element of the dishwasher assembly wirelessly.

[0090] As a preferred implementation method, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the dish fixing device 100 includes a base 2 and a fixing device body. The dishes are mounted on the fixing device body, and the fixing device body is located inside the base 2. The collecting element 1 is movably connected to the outer wall of the base 2.

[0091] By adjusting the position of the acquisition element 1 relative to the outer wall of the base 2 as described above, the acquisition element 1 can be aligned with the dish and capture the current image of the dish when the user places the dish into the dish fixing device 100, without having to specifically align the dish with the acquisition element 1, thereby simplifying the acquisition process of the acquisition element 1 and the use of the dishwasher components.

[0092] In this embodiment, the dishwasher assembly also includes a cabinet. Preferably, the base 2 is configured as a drawer and can be extended or retracted relative to the cabinet via guide rails.

[0093] In other alternative embodiments, the dishwasher assembly also includes a cabinet, and the acquisition element 1 can be disposed on any outer wall of the cabinet, as long as it is convenient to acquire the original and current images of the dishes after the dishwasher assembly is installed in the cabinet. The acquisition element 1 can also be electrically connected to the control element via a wire or wirelessly, and the user can move the acquisition element 1 within a certain spatial range when needed.

[0094] As a preferred implementation, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the dish fixing device 100 comprises a bracket 3, and the collecting element 1 is arranged on the bracket 3; the outer side wall of the base 2 comprises a guide portion 21, the bracket 3 comprises a matching portion 31, and the bracket 3 is slidably connected to the outer side wall of the base 2 through cooperation of the guide portion 21 and the matching portion 31.

[0095] Through the above arrangement, the sliding connection of the collecting element 1 relative to the base 2 is realized, which is beneficial to the stable movement of the collecting element 1 relative to the base 2, and thus facilitates the adjustment of the relative position of the collecting element 1 relative to the base 2, and simplifies the use of the collecting element 1 and the dishwasher assembly.

[0096] In the embodiment, the guide portion 21 is arranged as a sliding groove and is recessed inward in the horizontal direction, the matching portion 31 is arranged as a sliding block and extends toward the base 2, and the guide portion 21 limits the matching portion 31 in the direction close to the bracket 3, thereby reducing the risk of disengagement of the bracket 3 relative to the base 2. In other alternative embodiments, the matching portion 31 can also be arranged as a pulley; or the guide portion 21 can extend outward along the side wall of the base 2, and the matching portion 31 can extend inward along the side wall of the bracket 3.

[0097] As a preferred implementation, as shown in Figure 1 , the dish fixing device 100 comprises a first driving device 32, and the first driving device 32 is used to drive the bracket 3 to move relative to the outer side wall of the base 2.

[0098] The first driving device 32 is provided, which simplifies the movement of the collecting element 1 relative to the base 2, and thus facilitates the adjustment of the relative position of the collecting element 1 relative to the base 2, and simplifies the use of the collecting element 1 and the dishwasher assembly. In the embodiment, the first driving device 32 is a linear motor.

[0099] As a preferred implementation, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the dish fixing device 100 comprises a plurality of clamping grooves 42 and a plurality of balance plates 43, and the balance plates 43 are used to surround the clamping grooves 42 to form a placing space.

[0100] The top of the balance plate 43 can be lower than the top of the clamping groove 42 and surround the placing space, and when the dishes are placed in the dish fixing device 100, the dishes are arranged on the top of the balance plate 43. In the embodiment, the two adjacent clamping grooves 42 limit the dishes on both sides of the dishes, thereby realizing the fixed placement of the dishes and reducing the risk of sliding and disengagement of the dishes on the dish fixing device 100, which is beneficial to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly. In other alternative embodiments, the clamping groove 42 can also be provided with an opening, and the balance plate 43 and the opening of the clamping groove 42 surround the placing space.​

[0101] As a preferred implementation, as shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the dish fixing device 100 comprises a second driving device for driving the balance plate 43 to move relative to the clamping groove 42 in the height direction to form a placing space;

[0102] When the balance plate 43 is in the highest position in the height direction, the balance plate 43 is in the locking position, and the top of the balance plate 43 is not lower than the top of the clamping groove 42.

[0103] When the balance plate 43 is in the lowest position in the height direction, the balance plate 43 is in the placing position, and the balance plate 43 and the clamping groove 42 form the placing space.

[0104] When the balance plate 43 is in the placing position, the balance plate 43 and the clamping groove 42 form the placing space, and the dishes can be fixed through the placing space. When the balance plate 43 is in the locking position, the top of the balance plate 43 is not lower than the top of the clamping groove 42, and the balance plate 43 and the clamping groove 42 cannot form the placing space, so the dishes cannot be fixed. When the second driving device is electrically connected with the control element, the control element can control multiple second driving assemblies in sequence, and in the process of placing the dishes by the user, the second driving assemblies are controlled in a set order to switch the balance plate 43 in the locking position to the placing position, which is beneficial to the user to place the dishes in sequence, and in this process, the current image of the dishes is collected by the collection element 1, which reduces the risk of missing dishes or misreading, and is beneficial to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly.

[0105] As a preferred implementation, the second driving device comprises a fixed magnet, an electromagnetic element and a power supply, one of the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element is arranged on the balance plate 43, the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element are arranged opposite in the height direction, the electromagnetic element is electrically connected with the power supply, the power supply has a commutator, the power supply is electrically connected with the control element, and the control element adjusts the direction of the current emitted by the power supply through the commutator to make the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element attract or repel each other.

[0106] The direction of the current inside the electromagnetic element is adjusted by the commutator, and when the direction of the current inside the electromagnetic element is opposite, the magnetic poles of the electromagnetic element also change accordingly, so that the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element attract or repel each other. When the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element attract each other, the balance plate 43 is in the placing position; when the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element repel each other, the balance plate 43 is in the locking position. By adjusting the magnetism of the electromagnetic element, the structure of the second driving device and the circuit arrangement are simplified, which is conducive to reducing the size of the second driving device, and a plurality of second driving devices can be arranged more compactly, thereby further reducing the size of the bowl and dish fixing device 100; and the electromagnetic element and the fixed magnet do not need to be in direct contact, which facilitates sealing protection of the circuit part of the second driving device, thereby reducing the occurrence of dangerous situations such as electric shock; the adjustment speed of attraction or repulsion between the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic element is fast, and when the user places the bowl and dish in sequence, the time for the user to wait for the balance plate 43 to switch to the placing position is reduced, which is conducive to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly.

[0107] In specific implementation, as shown in Figures 1-4 , the bowl and dish fixing device 100 includes a base 2 and a fixing device body, the fixing device body includes a bottom plate frame 4 and an elastic element 5, the bottom plate frame 4 is arranged in the base 2, the clamping groove 42 is arranged on the bottom plate frame 4, and the balance plate 43 is arranged on the base 2 through the elastic element 5. The bowl and dish fixing device 100 further includes a circuit board, the circuit board is arranged in the base 2 and below the bottom plate frame 4, the electromagnetic element is arranged on the circuit board, the control element is electrically connected with the electromagnetic element through the circuit board, and the direction of the current inside the electromagnetic element is adjusted by the commutator. The fixed magnet is arranged on the balance plate 43.

[0108] As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 , the bowl and dish fixing device 100 includes a base 2, a bottom plate frame 4 and an elastic element 5, the bottom plate frame 4 is arranged in the base 2, the clamping groove 42 is arranged on the bottom plate frame 4, and the balance plate 43 is arranged on the base 2 through the elastic element 5.

[0109] When the balance plate 43 is in the locking position, the elastic element 5 is in the stretched state; when the balance plate 43 is in the placing position, the elastic element 5 is in the compressed state. Through the above arrangement, the position of the balance plate 43 in the height direction is adjusted by the second driving device, which simplifies the structure of the bowl and dish fixing device 100 and facilitates the production of the dishwasher assembly.

[0110] In this embodiment, the elastic element 5 is a spring. In other alternative embodiments, the elastic element 5 can also be other elastic elements; or other length-adjustable elements can be arranged to support the balance plate 43.

[0111] As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the bottom frame 4 comprises at least one mounting slot 41 extending along the first direction A, a plurality of clamping slots 42 and a plurality of balance plates 43 are sequentially arranged in the mounting slot 41, and the lengths of the mounting slot 41, the clamping slot 42 and the balance plate 43 in the second direction B are equal, wherein the first direction A is perpendicular to the second direction B.

[0112] The balance plate 43 comprises a limiting portion 431, which cooperates with the bottom frame 4 to limit the upward movement of the balance plate 43 when the balance plate 43 is in the locked position.

[0113] Through the above arrangement, the structure of the bowl and dish fixing device 100 is simplified, and the bowl and dish are placed neatly in the bowl and dish fixing device 100, which facilitates the cleaning of the bowl and dish by the dishwasher assembly. By providing the limiting portion 431, the risk of the balance plate 43 disengaging from the bottom frame 4 is reduced, which is beneficial to the use experience of the bowl and dish fixing device 100.

[0114] In this embodiment, the bowl and dish fixing device 100 is provided with two mounting slots 41 extending along the first direction A in the second direction B. In other alternative embodiments, the bowl and dish fixing device 100 is provided with one or more than three mounting slots 41 extending along the first direction A in the second direction B.

[0115] As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the limiting portion 431 is arranged at the bottom of the balance plate 43 and extends to both sides in the second direction B, and the second driving device acts on the limiting portion 431.

[0116] Through the above arrangement, the second driving device acts on the limiting portion 431 on both sides of the balance plate 43 in the second direction B, which is beneficial to the smooth movement of the balance plate 43 in the height direction, and is beneficial to the use experience of the bowl and dish fixing device 100.

[0117] As a preferred embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the bottom of the balance plate 43 comprises a first positioning portion 432, and the bottom frame 4 comprises a second positioning portion, the first positioning portion 432 and the second positioning portion are arranged in the height direction, and the two ends of the elastic member 5 are respectively sleeved in the first positioning portion 432 and the second positioning portion.

[0118] By positioning the two ends of the elastic member 5 through the first positioning portion 432 and the second positioning portion, the connection reliability of the elastic member 5 relative to the elastic member 5 or the bottom frame 4 is improved, and the risk of the elastic member 5 disengaging from the elastic member 5 or the bottom frame 4 is reduced, which is beneficial to the use experience of the bowl and dish fixing device 100.

[0119] In the embodiment, the first positioning part 432 and the second positioning part each include an outer positioning ring and an inner positioning ring, the elastic piece 5 is sleeved on the inner positioning ring, and the outer positioning ring limits the elastic piece 5 in the circumferential direction of the elastic piece 5.

[0120] As a preferred implementation, the clamping groove 42 is movable in the first direction A in the mounting groove 41.

[0121] Through the above arrangement, the distance of the two adjacent clamping grooves 42 in the first direction A can be adjusted, so as to change the volume of the placement space, so that the placement space can be used to place dishes of different shapes, and the applicability of the dish fixing device 100 is increased; at the same time, the dishes of different shapes can be well fixed, and then the use experience of the dishwasher assembly is facilitated.

[0122] In specific implementation, the mounting groove 41 can be in the form of a sliding groove, and the two ends of the clamping groove 42 in the second direction B are provided with sliding blocks or pulleys, so as to realize the sliding of the clamping groove 42 in the mounting groove 41.

[0123] As a preferred implementation, as shown in Figure 1 The dish fixing device 100 includes a bracket 3, the acquisition element 1 is arranged on the bracket 3, the bracket 3 is arranged on one side of the base 2 in the first direction A, and the dish fixing device 100 includes a first driving device 32, the first driving device 32 includes a motor, and the first driving device 32 is used to drive the bracket 3 to move relative to the outer side wall of the base 2 in the second direction B.

[0124] Through the above arrangement, the position of the acquisition element 1 relative to the outer side wall of the base 2 is adjusted, so as to facilitate the acquisition element 1 to align with the dishes and acquire the current image of the dishes when the user places the dishes into the dish fixing device 100, and the dishes do not need to be specially aligned with the acquisition element 1. The user places the dishes in the placement space surrounded by the clamping groove 42 and the balance plate 43 in the mounting groove 41 extending in the first direction A in turn, and after the dishes are placed in the current placement space in the first direction A, the bracket 3 is driven to move in the second direction B by the first driving device 32 to adjust the position of the acquisition device, so that the acquisition device is aligned with the placement space in which the dishes are not placed in the first direction A again, and then the acquisition process of the acquisition element 1 and the use of the dishwasher assembly are simplified.

[0125] The application further provides a control method of a dishwasher, the control method being used for the dishwasher assembly, and the control method comprising:

[0126] The operation storage element stores the original image P of the dishes;

[0127] The acquisition element 1 acquires the current image P' of the dishes;

[0128] The control element compares the current image P' with the original image P, and obtains the dirtiness C of the bowl and dish n , wherein n is the serial number of the current bowl and dish;

[0129] The control element compares the dirtiness C of all the bowls and dishes n , and determines the cleaning intensity according to the maximum value of the dirtiness C of the bowls and dishes n .

[0130] The operation storage element stores the original image of the bowl and dish, which corresponds to the clean state of the bowl and dish. When the bowl and dish are placed in the bowl and dish fixing device 100, the acquisition element 1 acquires the current image of the bowl and dish, the control element obtains the current image of the bowl and dish and compares it with the original image of the bowl and dish, and judges the dirtiness level of the bowl and dish. After comparing the original image and the current image of all the bowls and dishes, the corresponding cleaning intensity is selected according to the maximum value of the dirtiness level of all the bowls and dishes. Through the above setting, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various bowls and dishes, reduces the risk of misjudgment of the dishwasher assembly for the bowls and dishes with patterns or patterns on the surface, is conducive to the dishwasher assembly to accurately identify the dirtiness level of the bowl and dish, and the dishwasher assembly can consume as little water and detergent as possible and reduce the cleaning time in the process of cleaning the bowl and dish, thereby saving the energy consumption of the dishwasher assembly and being conducive to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly. Among them, the greater the maximum value of the dirtiness level of all the bowls and dishes, the stronger the corresponding cleaning intensity, and one or more of the cleaning time, the cleaning frequency and the detergent consumption are correspondingly increased.

[0131] The application also provides a control method of a dishwasher, which is used for the dishwasher assembly and includes the following steps:

[0132] The operation storage element stores the original image P of the bowl and dish;

[0133] The second driving device is controlled to drive the nth balance plate 43 to move from the locking position to the placing position, wherein n is the serial number of the current bowl and dish;

[0134] The acquisition element 1 is controlled to acquire the current image P' of the bowl and dish until the acquisition of all the bowls and dishes is completed;

[0135] The control element compares the current image P' with the original image P, and obtains the dirtiness C of the bowl and dish n .

[0136] The control element compares the dirtiness C of all the bowls and dishes n , and determines the cleaning intensity according to the maximum value of the dirtiness C of the bowls and dishes n .

[0137] The storage element stores the original image of the dish, and the original image corresponds to the clean state of the dish. When the dish is placed in the dish fixing device 100, the control element controls the second driving device to drive the balance plate 43 from the locking position to the placing position in sequence to prompt the user to place the dishes in sequence. The acquisition element 1 acquires the current image of the dish, and after the acquisition element 1 completes the acquisition, the control element continues to control the next second driving device to drive the balance plate 43 from the locking position to the placing position. The control element obtains the current image of the dish and compares it with the original image of the dish to determine the dirt level of the dish. After comparing the original image and the current image of all the dishes, the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes is selected according to the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes. Through the above setting, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various dishes, reduces the risk of misjudgment of the dishwasher assembly for the dishes with patterns or patterns on the surface, and is beneficial to the accurate identification of the dirt level of the dish by the dishwasher assembly. The dishwasher assembly can consume as little water and detergent as possible during the cleaning process of the dish, reduce the cleaning time, thereby saving the energy consumption of the dishwasher assembly, and is beneficial to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly. Among them, the greater the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes, the stronger the corresponding cleaning intensity, and one or more of the cleaning time, the cleaning frequency and the detergent consumption are correspondingly increased.

[0138] The present application also provides a control method of a dishwasher assembly, the control method is used for the dishwasher assembly described above, and the control method comprises:

[0139] The storage element stores the original image P of the dish;

[0140] The second driving device is controlled to drive the mth balance plate 43 in the first direction A from the locking position to the placing position, wherein m is the serial number of the current balance plate 43 in the first direction A in the mounting groove 41;

[0141] The acquisition element 1 acquires the current image P' of the dish until all the balance plates 43 in the first direction A are in the placing position;

[0142] The acquisition element 1 moves along the second direction B and corresponds to the balance plate 43 in the locking position in the first direction A; the current image P' and the original image P are compared, and the dirt condition C of the dish is obtained n , wherein n is the serial number of the current dish;

[0143] The control element compares the dirt levels C of all the dishes n , and determines the cleaning intensity through the maximum value of the dirt level C n of the dish.

[0144] In the second direction B, the dish fixing device 100 has a plurality of mounting grooves 41 extending in the first direction A, and each mounting groove 41 is internally provided with a plurality of clamping grooves 42. The storage element stores the original image of the dish, and the original image corresponds to the clean state of the dish. When the dish is placed into the dish fixing device 100, the control element controls the second driving device to drive the balance plate 43 to move from the locking position to the placing position in sequence, so as to prompt the user to place the dish in sequence. The acquisition element 1 acquires the current image of the dish, and after the acquisition element 1 completes the acquisition, the control element continues to control the next second driving device to drive the balance plate 43 to move from the locking position to the placing position. The user places the dish in the clamping groove 42 in the mounting groove 41 extending in the first direction A and the placing space surrounded by the balance plate 43 in sequence, and after the dish is placed in the current placing space in the first direction A, the first driving device 32 is driven in the second direction B to move the support 3 to adjust the position of the acquisition device, so that the acquisition device is re-aligned with the placing space in the first direction A which has not yet placed the dish. The control element obtains the current image of the dish and compares it with the original image of the dish to determine the dirt level of the dish. After comparing the original image and the current image of all the dishes, the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes is selected to select the corresponding cleaning intensity. Through the above setting, the dishwasher assembly is suitable for various dishes, reduces the risk of misjudgment of the dishwasher assembly for the dishes with patterns or patterns on the surface, is conducive to the dishwasher assembly to accurately identify the dirt level of the dish, and the dishwasher assembly can consume as little water and detergent as possible during the cleaning process of the dish, reduces the cleaning time, thereby saving the energy consumption of the dishwasher assembly, and is conducive to the use experience of the dishwasher assembly. When the maximum value of the dirt level of all the dishes is greater, the corresponding cleaning intensity is stronger, and one or more of the cleaning time, the cleaning frequency and the amount of detergent are increased accordingly.

[0145] In the embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 6 , the dish fixing device 100 is provided with two mounting grooves 41 extending in the first direction A in the second direction B, and each mounting groove 41 is provided with a plurality of clamping grooves 42 and a plurality of balance plates 43. Before using the dishwasher assembly to clean the dishes, the user first operates the storage element to store the original image P of the dish. The original image of a single dish can correspond to a single dish, or can correspond to a plurality of dishes with the same specifications, patterns or patterns. "Operating the storage element to store the original image P of the dish" can be performed at any time, as long as the storage element completes the storage of the original image P of the dish before the current image P' of the dish is acquired.

[0146] When the dishes need to be cleaned, the second driving device is controlled to drive the nth balance plate 43 to move from the locking position to the placing position, and the acquisition element 1 is controlled to acquire the current image P' of the dishes. The above steps can be performed simultaneously. In the preferred embodiment, the control element is electrically connected with the acquisition element 1 and the second driving device respectively, and the second driving device is controlled to drive the next balance plate 43 to move from the locking position to the placing position after the acquisition element 1 completes the acquisition of the current image P' of the dishes, so as to reduce the risk of omission or mis-acquisition, and to ensure that the final obtained dirt level C of the dishes is accurate n , which is beneficial to the cleaning effect of the dishwasher assembly.

[0147] In other alternative embodiments, the step of "controlling the control element to compare the dirt levels C of all the dishes" can also be performed before the step of "judging whether the acquisition of the current images P' of all the dishes is completed". n

[0148] Although the specific embodiments of the present application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present application, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present application.​

Claims

1. A dishwasher assembly, the dishwasher assembly including a dish holder for holding dishes, characterized in that, The dishwasher assembly also includes: A storage element that stores the original image of the bowls and plates; A data acquisition element, wherein the data acquisition element is used to acquire a current image of the bowls and plates when they are placed into the bowl and plate fixing device; A control element is electrically connected to the storage element and the acquisition element respectively to acquire the original image and the current image. The control element is used to compare the original image and the current image and determine the level of dirtiness of the dishes. The dishwasher assembly has multiple cleaning intensities, and the control element is used to select the appropriate cleaning intensity based on the maximum value of the dirt level of the dishes. The dish fixing device includes multiple slots and multiple balance plates, the balance plates being used to form a placement space with the slots; The dish fixing device includes a second driving device, which is used to drive the balance plate to move relative to the slot in the height direction to form the placement space; When the balance plate is at its highest position in the height direction, the balance plate is in the locked position, and the top of the balance plate is not lower than the top of the slot; When the balance plate is at its lowest position in the height direction, the balance plate is in the placement position, and the balance plate and the slot form the placement space; The second driving device includes a fixed magnet, an electromagnetic component, and a power supply. One of the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic component is disposed on the balance plate. The fixed magnet and the electromagnetic component are disposed opposite each other in the height direction. The electromagnetic component is electrically connected to the power supply. The power supply has a commutator. The power supply is electrically connected to the control element. The control element adjusts the direction of the current emitted by the power supply through the commutator so that the fixed magnet and the electromagnetic component attract or repel each other.

2. The dishwasher assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The dish fixing device includes a base and a fixing device body. The dishes are mounted on the fixing device body, and the fixing device body is located inside the base. The collecting element is movably connected to the outer wall of the base.

3. The dishwasher assembly as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The dish fixing device includes a bracket, and the collecting element is disposed on the bracket; The outer wall of the base includes a guide portion, and the bracket includes a mating portion. The bracket is slidably connected to the outer wall of the base through the mating of the guide portion and the mating portion. And / or, the dish fixing device includes a first driving device for driving the bracket to move relative to the outer wall of the base.

4. The dishwasher assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The dish fixing device includes a base and a fixing device body. The fixing device body includes a base plate frame and an elastic element. The base plate frame is disposed inside the base. The slot is disposed in the base plate frame. The balance plate is supported on the base by the elastic element.

5. The dishwasher assembly as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The base plate frame includes at least one mounting groove extending along a first direction, and a plurality of slots and a plurality of balance plates are sequentially arranged in the mounting groove. The mounting groove, the slots, and the balance plates have equal lengths in a second direction, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The balance plate includes a limiting part, which cooperates with the base plate frame to restrict the balance plate from moving upward when the balance plate is in a locked position.

6. The dishwasher assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting part is disposed at the bottom of the balance plate and extends to both sides in the second direction, and the second driving device acts on the limiting part; And / or, the bottom of the balance plate includes a first positioning part, the base plate frame includes a second positioning part, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are arranged correspondingly in the height direction, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively sleeved on the first positioning part and the second positioning part.

7. The dishwasher assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The card slot is movable within the mounting slot along the first direction; And / or, the dish fixing device includes a bracket, the collecting element is disposed on the bracket, the bracket is disposed on one side of the base in the first direction, and the dish fixing device includes a first driving device for driving the bracket to move relative to the outer side wall of the base in the second direction.

8. A method for controlling a dishwasher, characterized in that, The control method is used in a dishwasher assembly as described in any one of claims 1-7, the control method comprising: The storage element is operated to store the original image P of the bowl and plate; Control the acquisition element to acquire the current image P' of the bowl and plate; The control element compares the current image P' with the original image P to obtain the degree of dirtiness C of the dishes. n , where n is the sequence number of the bowl or plate mentioned above; The control element compares the soiling level C of all the dishes. n And by the dirt level C of the dishes n The maximum value determines the cleaning intensity.

9. A method for controlling a dishwasher, characterized in that, The control method is used in the dishwasher assembly as described in claim 1, the control method comprising: The storage element is operated to store the original image P of the bowl and plate; The second drive device is controlled to drive the nth balance plate to move from the locked position to the placement position, where n is the current sequence number of the bowl and plate; The acquisition element is controlled to acquire the current image P' of the bowls and plates until all the bowls and plates have been acquired; The control element compares the current image P' with the original image P to obtain the degree of dirtiness C of the dishes. n ; The control element compares the soiling level C of all the dishes. n And by the dirt level C of the dishes n The maximum value determines the cleaning intensity.

10. A method for controlling a dishwasher component, characterized in that, The control method is used in the dishwasher assembly as described in claim 7, the control method comprising: The storage element is operated to store the original image P of the bowl and plate; The second drive device is controlled to drive the m-th balance plate in the first direction to move from the locked position to the placement position, where m is the current sequence number of the balance plate in the mounting slot along the first direction; The acquisition element is controlled to acquire the current image P' of the bowl and plate until all the balance plates in the first direction are in the placement position; The acquisition element moves along the second direction and corresponds in the first direction to the balance plate in the locked position; The current image P' is compared with the original image P to obtain the degree of dirtiness C of the dishes. n , where n is the sequence number of the bowl or plate mentioned above; The control element compares the soiling level C of all the dishes. n And by the dirt level C of the dishes n The maximum value determines the cleaning intensity.

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