An accessory, a drying device, a drying component, and a control method.

Abstract

The attachment (11) includes a main body and a first storage module (I14) and a first communication module (115) installed on the main body. The main body can be detachably installed on the drying equipment (12) and the main body is open to airflow. The first communication module (115) communicates with the drying equipment (12) and transmits data in the first storage module (114) to select, add, delete or modify at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of drying equipment technology, and in particular to a method for controlling the operating mode of drying equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Drying equipment dries objects by promoting the evaporation of moisture. For example, a hair dryer typically uses heated airflow to dry the user's hair quickly.

[0003] However, besides simply drying their hair, users often have various personalized needs during the hair-drying process, such as reducing frizz and curl, styling, and creating volume. To provide a better user experience, current hair dryers generally have multiple preset air speed settings, such as low, medium, and high. Similarly, they also have multiple preset temperature settings, such as cool (heating off), medium, and high. Users can choose a combination of air speed and temperature settings as needed. Some hair dryers integrate air speed and temperature settings directly, such as a quick-dry setting where both air speed and temperature are at their maximum; a cool setting where air speed is at its maximum and temperature is at its minimum (heating module off); and a comfort setting where both air temperature and air speed are at intermediate values. Users can switch between different settings as needed. However, regardless of the setting method, the principle is the same: providing a limited number of preset combinations of air temperature and air speed for users to choose from.

[0004] In addition, since the shape and direction of the airflow generated by the hair dryer also have a significant impact on hair drying, manufacturers generally develop different nozzles for hair dryers. By changing different nozzles on the hair dryer, different types of airflow can be achieved. For example, the volumizing nozzle can disrupt the airflow to make the hair more voluminous after drying; the styling nozzle changes the airflow into a flat shape and uses a higher air temperature and corresponding operating techniques to achieve hair styling.

[0005] Because the function of the nozzles depends on the different operating modes of the hair dryer—for example, styling nozzles require higher air temperatures, while volumizing nozzles require higher air speeds—users need to select the corresponding setting based on the nozzle. The more options a user has, the higher the learning curve and the greater the likelihood of selecting the wrong setting. This also limits the development of more refined setting options. Furthermore, manufacturers are constrained when continuously optimizing nozzles or developing new ones, as they are limited to matching the existing preset settings on the hair dryer, thus restricting future nozzle development. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides an accessory, drying device, drying component, and control method, aiming to solve the problems of high learning cost for using hair dryers in the prior art, and the limitation of preset settings of hair dryers on the development of subsequent nozzles.

[0007] An accessory provided in this application includes a main body and a first storage module and a first communication module installed on the main body; wherein, the main body can be detachably installed on a drying device, and the main body allows airflow to pass through; the first communication module communicates with the drying device and transmits data in the first storage module to select, add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying device, wherein each operating mode includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0008] This application provides a drying device comprising: a housing having an air outlet at one end for detachable installation of an accessory through which airflow passes; a wind turbine assembly for generating airflow; a heating assembly for heating the airflow; a control module for controlling the operation of the wind turbine assembly and the heating assembly; and a second communication module electrically connected to the control module, the second communication module being capable of receiving data from the accessory; the control module is configured to select, add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying device based on the data from the accessory, the operating mode including target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0009] The drying assembly provided in this application includes: the aforementioned accessories and the aforementioned drying equipment; when the accessories and the drying equipment are installed together, the control module selects, adds, deletes, or modifies at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the accessories.

[0010] This application provides a control method for a drying device, including the following steps:

[0011] Receive data from an accessory, which is installed at the air outlet of the drying equipment and allows airflow to pass through;

[0012] Based on data from the appendix, at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment is selected, added, deleted, or modified, wherein the operating mode includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0013] By employing an accessory, drying equipment, drying components, and control method as described in this application, after a user installs the accessory onto the drying equipment, the drying equipment communicates with the accessory to obtain data, allowing for the selection, addition, deletion, or modification of at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment, thus ensuring that the operating mode of the drying equipment is compatible with the accessory. Users can install later-purchased accessories onto previously purchased drying equipment, and the drying equipment can switch to the new operating mode to adapt to the accessory's use. This not only reduces the learning cost for users of the accessory but also ensures that the development and optimization of the accessory are not limited by the finite preset operating modes of the drying equipment.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of the embodiments 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

[0015] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying component in some embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drying component in some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drying component in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an overall schematic diagram of the drying component in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the drying equipment in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the appendix in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the drying component in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figures 8-13 These are schematic diagrams of various structures in the appendices of multiple embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figures 14-16 These are schematic diagrams of various structures of the drying equipment in multiple embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method in some embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figures 18-27 This is a detailed schematic diagram illustrating the relevant steps of the control method in certain embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of this application, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, a drying device 12 is provided, capable of drying a target object by outputting a normal temperature airflow or a heated airflow. The drying device 12 includes a housing 126 and a fan assembly 124, a heating assembly 125, a control module 1213, and a second communication module 1212 disposed within the housing 126. An air outlet 122 is provided on the housing 126, which allows for the detachable installation of an accessory 11, a structure through which airflow can pass. A control circuit 121 is provided within the drying device 12, and the control module 1213 and the second communication module 1212 are both disposed on the control circuit 121 to enable communication between them. The fan assembly 124, the heating assembly 125, and other electrical structures mentioned below are all connected to the control circuit 121, achieving electrical connection with the control module 1213.

[0029] The wind power component 124 may include a motor, propeller, and other structures. During operation, the motor rotates, driving the propeller to generate airflow. The heating component 125 may include a heating wire, resistance wire, PTC heating element, and other structures. During operation, the heating component 125 generates heat and heats the surrounding air. During operation, the wind power component 124 generates airflow within the housing 126, and the heating component 125 heats the airflow. The airflow, at a certain speed and temperature, exits the drying device 12 from the outlet 122 and is blown towards the target object for drying. When an accessory 11 is installed at the outlet 122 of the drying device 12, the airflow output from the outlet 122 flows through the accessory 11 before being blown towards the target object for drying.

[0030] The control module 1213 can control the operation of the fan assembly 124 and the heating assembly 125, for example, by changing the speed of the motor in the fan assembly 124 to achieve the required wind speed, or by changing the heating power of the heating assembly 125 to achieve the required air temperature. The second communication module 1212 can communicate with and receive data from the attachment 11. Based on the data from the attachment 11, the control module 1213 can select, add, delete, or modify at least one of the following operating modes of the drying equipment 12:

[0031] The drying equipment 12 has multiple operating modes, each with a target value for wind speed and / or air temperature. After the user selects an operating mode using the drying equipment 12, the control module 1213 executes that operating mode and controls the operation of the air force component 124 and / or the heating component 125 according to the target values ​​for wind speed and / or air temperature included in that operating mode, so that the airflow output by the drying equipment 12 has the corresponding wind speed and / or air temperature.

[0032] For ease of explanation, the maximum value of the air velocity in the drying equipment 12 is assumed to be S, and the maximum value of the air temperature is assumed to be T. For example, in one operating mode, the target value of the air velocity is 100%S, meaning the air velocity in that operating mode is at its maximum value. In another operating mode, the target value of the air velocity is 50%S, and the target value of the air temperature is 50%T, meaning that in that operating mode, both the air velocity and the air temperature are half of their respective maximum values. The target values ​​in the operating modes are not limited to a specific constant value; they can also be a function value that varies with time, external environmental conditions, or a range with at least an upper or lower limit.

[0033] For example, the working mode can be any of the following forms (the relevant values ​​are for illustrative purposes only):

[0034] Operating mode a: The target wind speed is 50%S, with no restrictions on wind temperature.

[0035] Operating mode b: The target value for air temperature is 50%T, and the target value for air speed is 100%S.

[0036] Operating mode c: The target air temperature is maintained at 50%T for time t1, then switches to 30%T for time t2; the target air speed is maintained at 50%S for time t1, then switches to 70%S for time t2. In operating mode c, the drying equipment 12 operates in two phases: a first phase lasting time t1 and a second phase lasting time t2, with different air speeds and temperatures in each phase, and the switching of air temperature and air speed is synchronous. It is easy to understand that in operating modes similar to operating mode c, the switching of air temperature and air speed can also be asynchronous, for example, the target air temperature is maintained at 50%T from time t0 to t2. a At that moment, then switch to 30%T from t a The time continues until the drying equipment 12 is shut down; the target value of the wind speed is 50%S from time t0 to t... b At that moment, then switch to 70% S from t b This continues until the drying equipment 12 is shut down, where t a The time can be earlier than t b The time can also be later than t. b time.

[0037] Operating mode d: The target value of wind speed is 50%S; the target value of wind temperature is: initially 100%T, gradually decreasing to 0%T at a preset rate during operation.

[0038] Operating mode f: The target values ​​of wind speed and / or air temperature are determined by a preset function f1(t), where t is the operating time. This means that the target values ​​of wind speed and / or air temperature vary at different operating times of the drying equipment 12. Alternatively, the target values ​​of wind speed and / or air temperature are determined by a preset function f2(x), where x is any one of ambient temperature, humidity, or air pressure. This means that the target values ​​of wind speed and / or air temperature change accordingly after the drying equipment 12 detects changes in ambient temperature, humidity, or air pressure. The preset functions f1(t) and f2(x) can be any of the following: monotonic functions, piecewise functions, curve fitting functions, or preset tables.

[0039] Operating mode g: The target wind speed is 50%S, 70%S, or 100%S, and the target wind temperature is any value between 0%T and 100%T. When using this operating mode of the drying equipment 12, the user can select one of the three target wind speed values ​​and arbitrarily adjust the target wind temperature value. In other words, in operating mode g, the user has the authority to adjust the wind temperature and wind speed.

[0040] When a user turns on and uses the drying device 12, the drying device 12 will inevitably be in a certain working mode. When the control module 1213 executes this working mode, it controls the operation of the fan component 124 and / or the heating component 125 according to the target values ​​of the included air temperature and / or air speed. It is easy to understand that in some embodiments, the drying device 12 may not have multiple working modes. For example, the drying device 12 is a hand dryer, which only has two states: on and off. The air speed and air temperature of the hand dryer when it is on will also be determined and calibrated with corresponding target values ​​during the early design process, which can also be understood as its working mode referring to the on state.

[0041] The work modes mentioned below can all be understood in accordance with the above content, and will not be explained again.

[0042] Attachment 11 is a structure used in conjunction with the drying device 12. To achieve the design purpose of Attachment 11, the drying device 12 needs to operate in the corresponding working mode, providing the required airflow speed and / or air temperature. For example, if Attachment 11 can straighten hair, which requires high temperature, then the drying device 12 needs to output an airflow with a higher air temperature. Alternatively, if Attachment 11 has a guide structure to disrupt airflow and make hair fluffy, the increased air resistance after installation of the drying device 12 will reduce internal airflow, making it easier for high temperature to accumulate and potentially cause danger; therefore, the air temperature of the drying device 12 needs to be lowered. Or, if Attachment 11 primarily functions to protect hair, drying with a lower airflow speed and lower air temperature will result in hair with a higher moisture content; in this case, the drying device 12 needs to output an airflow with a lower airflow speed and lower air temperature.

[0043] In summary, after installing accessory 11, the drying equipment 12 may need to be adjusted to one or more specific operating modes to provide airflow of a specific temperature and velocity; or the drying equipment 12 may need to avoid operating in one or more modes to avoid providing airflow of a specific temperature and velocity. There may be multiple accessories 11, each with a different effect on airflow. After installing different accessories 11, the drying equipment 12 will need to change its operating mode accordingly.

[0044] The drying device 12 provided in the above embodiments of this application, after installing an accessory 11, receives data from the accessory 11 via a second communication module 1212. The control module 1213 then selects, adds, deletes, or modifies at least one of the following operating modes based on the data from the accessory 11: "Select" means choosing one operating mode from multiple operating modes, and the drying device 12 switches to that operating mode. "Add" means adding one or more operating modes; for example, if the drying device 12 has three operating modes, installing the accessory 11 increases this to five. "Delete" means deleting one or more operating modes from multiple operating modes; for example, if the drying device 12 has five operating modes, installing the accessory 11 deletes two, reducing it to three. "Modify" means modifying one or more operating modes; for example, if the drying device 12 does not have the accessory 11 installed, and a certain operating mode includes a target wind speed of 50%S, after installing the accessory 11, the operating mode is modified to have a target wind speed of 60%S.

[0045] By selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the operating modes, one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 can be changed to adapt the operating mode of the drying equipment 12 to the corresponding accessory 11. In particular, users who have already purchased the drying equipment 12 can purchase the subsequently released accessory 11 to ensure that the drying equipment 12 continuously receives new data and is compatible with the newly released accessory 11.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, an attachment 11 is provided, including a main body and a first storage module 114 and a first communication module 115 installed on the main body. The main body of attachment 11 can be detachably installed to the drying device 12, and the main body allows airflow output from the drying device 12 to pass through. The first communication module 115 can communicate with the drying device 12, transmitting data stored in the first storage module 114 to the drying device 12. After receiving the data, the drying device 12 can select, add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more operating modes.

[0047] In achieving its design purpose, Annex 11 requires the drying equipment 12 to operate in a corresponding working mode. The drying equipment 12 may need to be adjusted to one or more specific working modes to provide specific levels of air temperature, air velocity, etc., or it may need to avoid being in one or more working modes to avoid providing specific levels of air temperature, air velocity, etc., such as exceeding a threshold air temperature. In the prior art, when developing Annex 11, it is necessary to adapt to the pre-stored working modes in the corresponding drying equipment 12, which is limited by the combination of air temperature and / or air velocity that these working modes can provide. However, in the implementation of this application, Annex 11 is not limited to the pre-stored working modes of the already sold drying equipment 12 during the development and optimization process. It can be optimized or designed as a new Annex 11 under any combination of air temperature and / or air velocity conditions, and existing working modes can also be optimized to achieve data upgrades for the drying equipment 12. After completing the structural design of Annex 11, the corresponding data is stored in the first storage module 114 of Annex 11, enabling the drying equipment 12 to obtain data from Annex 11 and select, add, delete, or modify at least one of its multiple operating modes to adapt to Annex 11. The underlying principle can be found in the previous description of the drying equipment 12, and will not be repeated here.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments of this application, a drying assembly 10 is also provided, including an accessory 11 described anywhere above or below, and a drying device 12 described anywhere above or below. The drying assembly 10 may contain multiple accessories 11, each storing the same or different data. The specific structure and technical effects of the drying assembly 10 can be referred to the preceding text. By selecting different accessories 11 and installing them into the drying device 12, the drying device 12 can obtain different data.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 17 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, a method for controlling a drying device is also provided, including the following steps:

[0050] S10 receives data from Annex 11, which is installed at the air outlet 122 of the drying device 12 and allows airflow to pass through;

[0051] After Annex 11 and drying equipment 12 are installed together, the first communication module 115 of Annex 11 and the second communication module 1212 of drying equipment 12 can communicate with each other, and drying equipment 12 can receive data stored from the first storage module 114 of Annex 11.

[0052] S20 selects, adds, deletes, or modifies at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on data from Annex 11. The operating modes include target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0053] After receiving data from Annex 11, the second communication module 1212 transmits it to the control module 1213, which is electrically connected to it. The control module 1213 can select, add, delete, or modify at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on the data from Annex 11.

[0054] In the above control method, the drying equipment 12 can select, add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more operating modes based on data from Annex 11, so that the drying equipment 12 can change its operating mode through the installed Annex 11 to adapt its operating mode to Annex 11. Detailed implementation process and related technical effects can also be found above.

[0055] Control methods in some implementations, such as Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, after step S20, that is, after selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on the data from Annex 11, the method further includes:

[0056] S301 executes the working mode and controls the operation of the air force component 124 and / or heating component 125 of the drying equipment 12 according to the target values ​​of wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0057] After receiving data from Annex 11, the drying equipment 12 completes at least one of the following: selection, addition, deletion, or modification of one or more operating modes. The control module 1213 selects one of the multiple operating modes to execute, and controls the operation of the wind power component 124 and / or the heating component 125 according to the target values ​​of the corresponding wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0058] In some implementations, the operating mode selected by the control module 1213 is related to an operation of selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying one of multiple operating modes based on data from Annex 11. For example, it may execute an operating mode selected based on data from Annex 11, an operating mode added based on data from Annex 11, or an operating mode modified based on data from Annex 11.

[0059] In some implementations, the operating mode selected by the control module 1213 is unrelated to the selection, addition, deletion, or modification of one of the multiple operating modes based on the data from Annex 11. For example, multiple operating modes may be added based on the data from Annex 11, but the control module 1213 may not execute these added operating modes; instead, it may select one of the other operating modes to execute. Alternatively, a certain operating mode may be modified based on the data from Annex 11, but the operating mode may not be executed immediately. Later, when the user selects the operating mode when using the drying equipment 12, even if Annex 11 is not installed, the control module 1213 will control the operation of the wind turbine assembly 124 and / or the heating assembly 125 according to the modified target values ​​of wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0060] like Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the drying device 12 provided in some embodiments of this application further includes a radiation component 123 for generating infrared radiation, and the control module 1213 can also control the operation of the radiation component 123. Accordingly, the operating mode of the drying device 12 includes a target value of at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity. The radiation component 123 can act on the target object by outputting infrared radiation, thereby increasing the drying efficiency by heating the target object. The control principle of the radiation component 123 is similar to that of the aforementioned wind component 124 and heating component 125, and is also controlled by the control module 1213. The control module 1213 can turn the radiation component 123 on and off and adjust its operating power according to the target value of radiation intensity in the operating mode, so that the radiation intensity of the radiation component 123 meets the target value in the operating mode. The change of radiation intensity in the operating mode can refer to the aforementioned wind temperature / wind speed change, and the target value of radiation intensity can also be a constant value, or a function value that changes with time, external environmental values, or a range with at least an upper or lower limit. The control principle of the radiation component 123 is not fundamentally different from that of the wind component 124 and the heating component 125. The target value of radiation intensity can also be included in any of the operating modes mentioned above or below. When the control module 1213 controls the wind speed and temperature of the drying equipment 12 according to the operating mode, it can also control the radiation intensity at any of the above or below locations.

[0061] Similarly, in other embodiments not shown, the drying device 12 may also have functions such as outputting negative ions and providing hair care oil. These functions are implemented by related structures, and these functions can also be calibrated with target values ​​in the corresponding working mode. The control principle is not fundamentally different from that of the wind power component 124 and the heating component 125, and the control principle described at any point above or below can also be used.

[0062] Accordingly, the control methods provided in certain embodiments of this application, such as Figure 17 and Figure 19 As shown, in step S20, after selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on the data from Annex 11, the method further includes:

[0063] S302 executes a working mode, which includes a target value for at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity; and controls the operation of at least one of the wind power component 124, heating component 125, and radiation component 123 according to the target value of at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity.

[0064] Step S302 is similar to the aforementioned step S301, and the relevant technical solutions and effects will not be repeated.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown in Appendix 11 provided in some embodiments of this application, its first storage module 114 is used to store one or more sets of control data. The control data includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature, corresponding to a new operating mode. In the following text, to avoid confusion, the operating mode corresponding to the control data of Appendix 11 is referred to as the "new operating mode", and the preset operating mode of the drying equipment 12 itself is referred to as the "preset operating mode".

[0066] For Annex 11, the one or more sets of control data stored therein correspond to one or more new working modes. The target values ​​of wind speed and / or wind temperature included in the new working modes are determined by Annex 11 during the design process and are not limited by the preset working modes of drying equipment 12. This allows for the development of more complex, more intelligent, and more niche Annex 11 to more accurately adapt to different groups of people.

[0067] In some more specific embodiments, the control data in Annex 11 includes target values ​​for at least one of wind temperature, wind speed, and radiation intensity. That is, after Annex 11 is installed in the drying equipment 12, the new operating mode obtained by the drying equipment 12 based on the data from Annex 11 may also include control over radiation intensity. For example, if some Annex 11s have low light transmittance, and the infrared radiation intensity generated by the radiation component 123 is high, the infrared radiation may heat the Annex 11 to an excessively high temperature, thereby damaging the Annex 11 or burning the user. In such cases, the target value for radiation intensity in the control data of Annex 11 is a small value or 0 (i.e., directly off). It should be noted that in other embodiments, the drying equipment 12 does not include the radiation component 123, but the control data of a certain Annex 11 includes target values ​​for wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity. In such cases, after Annex 11 is installed in the drying equipment 12, although the drying equipment 12 cannot completely execute the corresponding operating mode according to the control data in Annex 11, it can still control the operation of the drying equipment 12 according to the target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature included therein. In other words, whether Annex 11 includes a target value for radiation intensity or not, it can be matched with any drying device 12. Therefore, in any description of Annex 11 above or below, its control data may or may not include a target value for radiation intensity.

[0068] In some more specific embodiments, Attachment 11 itself can also alter the light emitted by the radiating component 123. For example, the housing of Attachment 11 may be semi-transparent, or Attachment 11 may include a filter, which can adjust the light intensity, change the color, or reduce the transmittance of light in specific frequency bands as the light passes through Attachment 11, thereby altering the light. Based on the filtering design purpose of Attachment 11, the corresponding radiation intensity will be included in the control data.

[0069] Accordingly, such as Figure 2 As shown, the drying assembly 10 provided in some embodiments of this application includes a drying device 12 and a plurality of accessories 11. The drying device 12 includes a radiation component 123. At least a portion of some accessories 11 forms a filter capable of changing at least one parameter of light, such as reducing light intensity, changing color, or reducing the transmittance of light in a specific frequency band. The infrared radiation emitted by the drying device 12 passes through the accessories 11 and is altered by at least one parameter. In a more specific embodiment, the main body of the accessories 11 may be made of a translucent material, or the main body may have a filter, which is positioned corresponding to the light emission position of the drying device 12 and has certain optical characteristics. Accordingly, a target value of radiation intensity can also be written into the control data of such accessories 11, so that the drying device 12 after installing the accessories 11 emits infrared radiation that meets its design requirements, thereby achieving the predetermined design function in conjunction with the optical characteristics of the accessories 11 themselves.

[0070] The number of accessories 11 in the drying assembly 10 can be multiple, and each accessory 11 has a different effect on changing the airflow. Multiple accessories 11 contain different control data. By selecting different accessories 11 and installing them on the drying device 12, one or more new operating modes can be added to the drying device 12, so that the drying device 12 can obtain new operating modes that match each accessory 11.

[0071] In a more specific embodiment, each accessory 11 in the drying assembly 10 can change at least one parameter of the airflow, such as the number of air outlets, airflow angle, airflow pattern, airflow shape, airflow direction, and airflow velocity. For example, accessory 11 can converge the airflow into a state with a smaller radius and higher speed, achieving the purpose of straightening hair during drying; accessory 11 can also disperse the airflow into multiple streams with different directions, blowing the hair in different directions during drying to achieve the purpose of making the hair more voluminous overall. By selecting different accessories 11 and installing them into the drying device 12, different drying effects can be obtained.

[0072] It should be noted that in different implementations, the drying equipment 12 itself may have various models and configurations. For example, some drying equipment 12 has a radiation component 123, while others do not. If the control data in a certain attachment 11 includes a target value for radiation intensity, after installing the attachment 11 on a drying equipment 12 with a radiation component 123, the control module 1213 controls the radiation intensity of the radiation component 123 to reach the target value. After installing the attachment 11 on a drying equipment 12 without a radiation component 123, the control module 1213 does not execute the target value for radiation intensity in the control data, or the control module 1213 executes according to the same strategy, but due to the lack of an actual execution device (i.e., the radiation component 123), the target value for radiation intensity will not be reflected in the operation of the drying equipment 12. That is, the data types included in attachment 11 do not affect the configuration of various drying equipment 12s.

[0073] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the drying device 12, after installing the accessory 11, obtains one or more sets of control data through communication, corresponding to the addition of one or more new operating modes. That is, after installing the accessory 11, the drying device 12 can execute operating modes including one or more preset operating modes and one or more new operating modes.

[0074] Accordingly, such as Figure 1 , Figure 17 and Figure 20 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the control method includes, in step S20, selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on data from Annex 11, specifically including:

[0075] S211 If the data from Annex 11 includes one or more sets of control data, the control data includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature.

[0076] S212 then adds one or more operating modes based on one or more sets of control data.

[0077] The target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature required by Attachment 11 are pre-written into the first storage module 114 as control data. Even after the dryer 12 is sold, newly released Attachment 11 can still be compatible with the previously sold dryer 12, enabling the dryer 12 to operate in the new working mode that works in conjunction with Attachment 11. In other words, after purchasing the dryer 12, users can add new working modes to the dryer 12 by continuously purchasing new Attachments 11.

[0078] Furthermore, in different embodiments, the drying device 12 may have other functions besides outputting heated airflow, such as outputting negative ions or providing hair care oil. These functions are implemented by related structures, and the accessory 11 can also be adapted as needed. Target values ​​for controlling these functions are written into the control data. When the accessory 11 is installed on the drying device 12 with these functions, a corresponding operating mode can be provided for adaptation. However, it should be noted that since there may be various models of drying devices 12 with different functions, and the control data in the accessory 11 may include target values ​​that the drying device 12 cannot achieve, such as a target wind speed value exceeding the maximum wind speed of a certain drying device 12, the drying device 12 can still operate according to the target value closest to the wind speed after the accessory 11 is installed, that is, according to the maximum wind speed. In other words, the size and type of target values ​​in the control data of the accessory 11 do not limit the type of drying device 12 to which it is adapted; the drying device 12 can execute some of the target values ​​in the control data of the accessory 11.

[0079] Existing drying devices, such as hair dryers, only offer multiple speed settings or function combinations. Even with optimized operating modes, such as gradual changes in air temperature or speed over time, or specific combinations of air speed and temperature, users still need to perform complex operations to achieve these functions, resulting in a very high learning curve. This is especially true for people with special hair types, such as curly, dyed, or thick hair, making it difficult to provide targeted operating modes for these users.

[0080] In the various embodiments described above, the drying equipment 12, after installing the attachment 11, can acquire new operating modes from the attachment 11. Writing control data into the attachment 11 provides a highly personalized and intelligent operating mode. In particular, the attachment 11 can determine optimal air temperature, air speed, running time, ambient temperature and humidity, and other control factors through pre-experimentation, simulation, etc., thereby providing a personalized and intelligent control strategy. When using the drying component 10, users do not need complex operations to select the corresponding air temperature and / or air speed, allowing users to enjoy a more intelligent user experience.

[0081] For example, the accessory 11, specifically designed for people with curly hair, was first tested to determine the most suitable working mode for curly hair. After calibrating the changes in air temperature and air speed at each stage of blow-drying, the optimal solution for the pneumatic structure design of accessory 11 was found. Curly hair users can directly purchase accessory 11 and use it with the drying device 12. The drying device 12 operates in the newly added working mode most suitable for curly hair, requiring no additional learning cost for curly hair users and greatly improving the user experience.

[0082] Furthermore, professional hairstylists possess specialized blow-drying skills and are adept at professional blow-drying techniques. Using the same hair dryer, hairstylists and ordinary users often achieve completely different results, with the control of air temperature and speed being crucial components of professional blow-drying. Therefore, during the design process, the control of air temperature and speed by hairstylists during blow-drying can be referenced and written into Appendix 11. This allows ordinary users to achieve, to some extent, the blow-drying effect of a professional hairstylist when using the drying device 12 at home in conjunction with Appendix 11.

[0083] Control methods in some implementations, such as Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, after step S212, that is, after adding one or more operating modes based on one or more sets of control data, the method further includes:

[0084] S213 executes the added working mode.

[0085] In step S213, the control module 1213 directly executes the added working mode, which is the new working mode corresponding to the control data in Appendix 11. This can also be understood as follows: among the multiple working modes that the drying equipment 12 can execute, the newly added working mode has a higher execution priority, while the preset working mode has a lower execution priority. If a new working mode exists, it is executed; otherwise, the preset working mode is executed.

[0086] The drying equipment 12 is controlled by the control data stored in Annex 11, enabling it to automatically switch to a working mode compatible with Annex 11 after installation. This eliminates the need for manual selection by the user, reducing learning and operational costs and avoiding risks caused by incorrect selection of an incompatible working mode. Furthermore, Annex 11 allows for more complex and refined combinations of wind speed, temperature, and radiation intensity, providing a more precise and intelligent working mode to suit specific drying needs. The optimization and design of Annex 11 are not limited by pre-stored combinations of wind speed, temperature, or radiation intensity parameters before the drying equipment 12 leaves the factory. Newly released Annex 11 is also compatible with existing drying equipment 12, and the drying equipment 12 automatically operates in the newly added working mode compatible with Annex 11 upon installation.

[0087] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown in Appendix 11 provided in some embodiments of this application, its first storage module 114 is used to store identification information, which corresponds to at least one of a plurality of preset operating modes of the drying device 12.

[0088] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device 12 provided in this application, when the accessory 11 installed thereon stores identification information, after the two establish communication, the control module 1213 obtains the identification information and selects and executes one of multiple preset working modes according to the preset correspondence. The drying device 12 can automatically switch to the working mode corresponding to the accessory 11.

[0089] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the drying component 10 is installed on the drying device 12 by switching different accessories 11. After obtaining the identification information, the drying device 12 can automatically switch to the working mode corresponding to the accessory 11.

[0090] Accordingly, such as Figure 1 , Figure 17 and Figure 22 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the control method includes, in step S20, selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on data from Annex 11, specifically including:

[0091] S221 If the data from Annex 11 includes identification information;

[0092] S222 then reads one or more pre-stored working modes, selects at least one working mode corresponding to the identification information, and executes it.

[0093] For example, the drying equipment 12 has three preset operating modes and corresponding codes: 00 - preset operating mode A, 01 - preset operating mode B, and 11 - preset operating mode C. When the control module 1213 of the drying equipment 12 reads the identification information 01 from Appendix 11, it selects and executes preset operating mode B from the three preset operating modes.

[0094] like Figure 1 As shown in some embodiments of this application, Appendix 11 has a first storage module 114 for storing display information, which includes displayable information content such as characters, images, video animations, and text. In one specific embodiment, the display information may be named after Appendix 11, such as "Styling Vent". The display information may also include multiple languages ​​to facilitate recognition by users in various countries and regions.

[0095] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the drying device 12, after establishing communication with the installed accessory 11, the control module 1213 obtains display information from the accessory 11 and directly displays the display information.

[0096] In a more specific embodiment, the drying device 12 also includes a display module 128, which can be a display screen or similar structure, used to intuitively display various text or image information. When the control module 1213 receives the display information, it directly displays the information through the display module 128, for example, displaying the text: "Styling nozzle". In other embodiments, the drying device 12 can also communicate with a smartphone or other smart terminal to display the information on the smart terminal's screen.

[0097] In addition to displaying information, the display module 128 can also display relevant operating information of the drying equipment 12, such as the wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity of the current working mode, or the start-up time, whether accessory 11 is installed, and the name of accessory 11. For example, it may display the name of the current working mode as "Gentle Breeze Mode," and / or display various target values ​​included in the current working mode, such as a target wind speed of 50%S. When multiple executable working modes exist, they are simultaneously displayed on the display module 128 for the user to select through operation. When accessory 11 is not installed, the display module 128 displays multiple preset working modes; when accessory 11 is installed, the display module 128 displays multiple working modes corresponding to accessory 11 to avoid user misselection.

[0098] Accordingly, the control methods provided in certain embodiments of this application, such as Figure 17 and Figure 24 As shown, after step S10, that is, after obtaining the data stored in Appendix 11, the process further includes:

[0099] S241 If the data from Annex 11 includes display information;

[0100] S242 then displays the information on the display module.

[0101] In one specific implementation, the display module 128 can display at least the following two types of information: (1) Display information, which is the current working mode or the name of the accessory 11. For example, when the accessory 11 is a soft air nozzle, it is displayed as "Soft Mode" or "Soft Air Nozzle". When the accessory 11 is not installed, it is displayed as "Accessory 11 Not Installed". On the one hand, the user can know the working mode of the drying equipment 12. On the other hand, the user can also compare the display content of the display module 128 with the accessory 11 to confirm whether the drying equipment 12 has correctly identified the accessory 11. (2) Current wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity, for example, displaying the numerical values ​​of each part in the form of numbers, or displaying the proportion of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity relative to their maximum values ​​in the current mode in the form of graphics. In other implementations, the drying equipment 12 can also send signals to terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers, and indicate the above two types of information to the user through graphic or text display and voice broadcast on the terminal device. Of course, the user can also operate and input information on the terminal device to select the relevant working mode.

[0102] It should be noted that, in the above embodiments, the control data, identification information, and display information stored in the first storage module 114 of Annex 11 are not mutually exclusive. Two or all of these can be stored simultaneously in the first storage module 114 of a certain Annex 11. In a more specific embodiment, identification characters can be reserved in the data of the first storage module 114. For example, the first two digits of the data can be designated as identification characters. If the value of the identification character is "01", it indicates that the data is control data; if the value of the identification character is "02", it indicates that the data is identification information; and if the value of the identification character is "03", it indicates that the data is display information. Similarly, other data types can also be reserved. For example, if the value of the identification character is "05", it represents a custom Annex 11, allowing the drying equipment 12 to operate in any working mode.

[0103] In some implementations, the control data of Attachment 11 includes not only the target values ​​of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity, but also the corresponding names. For example, for a certain Attachment 11, which can make hair smoother after drying through the air guide structure, Attachment 11 is named "Smoothing Nozzle," and the corresponding working mode is named "Smoothing Mode." In this case, the first storage module 114 stores the target values ​​of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity corresponding to "Smoothing Mode," as well as the working mode name "Smoothing Mode." After communicating with the drying device 12, the control circuit 121 of the drying device 12 reads the first storage module 114 and can not only operate according to the control data and control the drying device 12 to enter "Smoothing Mode," but also prompt the user that the currently used working mode is "Smoothing Mode" and / or the currently installed Attachment 11 is "Smoothing Nozzle" through graphical or text display and voice broadcast. In other embodiments, Annex 11 may also send signals to terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers. Alternatively, after Annex 11 communicates with the drying device 12, the drying device 12 may send signals to terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers, prompting the user that the current working mode is compliant mode through graphic or text display and voice broadcast on the terminal device.

[0104] like Figure 3 As shown, Appendix 11 provided in some embodiments of this application also includes a first writing module 116, which is capable of writing data to the drying device 12 to achieve at least one of adding, deleting, or modifying the target value in the working mode of the drying device 12.

[0105] After Attachment 11 is installed on the drying device 12, the first writing module 116 can add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more preset operating modes. For example, it can add a new operating mode, delete one or more preset operating modes, or modify a preset operating mode. For instance, a preset operating mode of the drying device 12 includes a target wind speed value of S1. User feedback indicates that this operating mode causes excessive noise. After installing Attachment 11, the first writing module 116 modifies this preset operating mode, setting the target wind speed value to S2, where S2 is a value less than S1, to reduce noise. Subsequently, when the user's drying device 12 operates in this preset operating mode, it provides an airflow with a wind speed of S2, reducing noise during use.

[0106] Accordingly, such as Figure 3 and Figure 23 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the control method includes, in step S20, selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment 12 based on data from Annex 11, specifically including:

[0107] S231 Based on the data from Annex 11, add, delete, or modify at least one of the target values ​​in one or more working modes.

[0108] When adding, deleting, or modifying target values ​​for one or more preset operating modes within the drying equipment 12, a specific target value within the preset operating mode can be added, deleted, or modified. For example, if a preset operating mode only includes the target value S1 for wind speed, the target value of that preset operating mode can be increased based on data from Appendix 11, after which it includes both the target value S1 for wind speed and the target value T1 for wind temperature. Alternatively, one or more of the multiple target values ​​within a preset operating mode can be deleted. Or, one or more of the multiple target values ​​within a preset operating mode can be modified.

[0109] like Figure 3 As shown, the drying device 12 provided in some embodiments of this application further includes a second storage module 1211. The second storage module 1211 stores one or more sets of operating modes (i.e., preset operating modes). The control module 1213 can read one or more preset operating modes from the second storage module 1211 and select one to execute. The second storage module 1211 is located inside the drying device 12. Its data can be pre-written during the production process of the drying device 12, or written to one or more sets of preset operating modes via devices such as the Internet, computers, smart terminals, and mobile hard drives through firmware upgrades. In the foregoing and hereinafter, selecting, adding, deleting, or modifying one or more operating modes, or adding, deleting, or modifying target values ​​in one or more operating modes, can all be understood as performing read / write operations on the second storage module 1211.

[0110] In some embodiments, the second storage module 1211 stores data for each preset operating mode in two parts: one part includes the target value of any one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity, and the other part includes the corresponding name. When the drying equipment 12 operates in this mode, it can prompt the user with the name of the currently used operating mode through graphic or text display or voice broadcast. In other embodiments, the accessory 11 can also send signals to terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers, prompting the user with the name of the currently used operating mode through graphic or text display or voice broadcast on the terminal device.

[0111] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the drying device 12 further includes an operation module 127. The operation module 127 can be a button, a touch screen, a microphone (in conjunction with voice recognition), a camera (in conjunction with image recognition), etc. It can generate different electrical signals in response to user operations. After receiving the electrical signals, the control module 1213 selects one of the multiple working modes and executes it.

[0112] In some embodiments, in addition to being able to select from multiple operating modes in response to an operation, the operation module 127 of the drying equipment 12 can also have target values ​​included in at least some operating modes adjusted or switched by the user within a certain range.

[0113] For example, a certain operating mode includes target values ​​for wind speed and wind temperature, and this operating mode is set so that the target wind temperature value is adjustable. When a user uses the drying device 12 and selects this operating mode, they can adjust the target wind temperature value through the operation module 127. More specifically, the target wind speed and wind temperature values ​​corresponding to this operating mode are displayed on the display module 128 of the drying device 12. The user can adjust the values ​​displayed on the display module 128 based on their own perception and the values ​​displayed on the display module 128 through the operation module 127. Alternatively, a certain operating mode may include multiple target wind speed values, and the user can switch between multiple target wind speed values ​​through the operation module 127. It is easy to understand that this adjustable operating mode can be either a preset operating mode or a newly added operating mode.

[0114] In a specific scenario, the drying device 12 itself has multiple preset operating modes, stored in the second storage module 1211. When accessory 11 is not installed, the user can select from these preset operating modes. When accessory 11 is installed, it stores multiple sets of control data, and the drying device 12 no longer provides preset operating modes for the user to select, but instead provides multiple operating modes pre-stored in accessory 11 for the user to choose from. In a more specific application scenario, the display module 128 of the drying device 12 displays the relevant operating mode name, such as gentle breeze mode, or displays the target value included in the operating mode or its corresponding speed, such as wind speed of 50%S. When multiple operating modes exist, they are simultaneously displayed on the display module 128 for the user to select through operation. In the state where accessory 11 is not installed, the selectable operating modes displayed on the display module 128 are the preset operating modes of the drying device 12, such as: quick-drying mode, styling mode, and hair care mode. When Attachment 11 is installed, the selectable working modes displayed on the display module 128 are switched to multiple working modes corresponding to Attachment 11, such as low temperature diffusion mode, medium temperature hair care mode, and high temperature styling mode. Quick drying mode, styling mode, and hair care mode are no longer displayed to avoid the user selecting an incorrect working mode that does not match Attachment 11, such as causing the drying component 10 to overheat and become hot, which could cause injury to the user.

[0115] In some implementations, when accessory 11 is not installed, the user can only select from multiple preset working modes through the operation module 127. After accessory 11 is installed, the user can only select from multiple newly added working modes through the operation module 127, so as to avoid the drying equipment 12 from entering the wrong working mode due to misoperation.

[0116] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the drying device 12 further includes a second writing module 1215. The second writing module 1215 is used to write or modify data in the first storage module 114, so as to add, delete, or modify at least one of the data in the first storage module 114. For example, adding a new set of control data, deleting one or more existing sets of control data, or modifying an existing set of control data. Similarly, at least one of adding, deleting, or modifying display information and identification information can also be performed. Taking control data as an example, for example, a set of control data in Attachment 11 includes a target value of air temperature of T1. When the user uses the drying device 12 with Attachment 11 installed, the Attachment 11 cannot achieve the expected effect due to insufficient air temperature. At this time, the second writing module 1215 in the drying device 12 can perform a writing operation on the first storage module 114 to modify the target value of air temperature in the control data to T2, where T2 is a value greater than T1, so that when Attachment 11 is installed with the compatible drying device 12, the drying device 12 provides an airflow with an air temperature of T2 when operating in this working mode. In some embodiments, the drying device 12 can communicate with terminal devices (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, cloud servers, computers) via wireless (e.g., Bluetooth, WIFI, RFID, ZigBee, wireless network) or wired (e.g., USB data cable, network cable) methods to obtain relevant data and prompt the user to install certain specified accessories 11 on the drying device 12 in order to upgrade the data of these accessories 11 (i.e., add, delete, or modify the data).

[0117] like Figure 3 As shown, the drying component 10 provided in some embodiments of this application includes the aforementioned multiple attachments 11 and drying device 12. The attachments 11 can read and write data of the drying device 12 through the first writing module 116, and the second writing module of the drying device 12 can read and write data of the attachments 11, so as to achieve mutual data upgrade (i.e., adding, deleting, or modifying data).

[0118] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the drying assembly 10 may further include a writing device (not shown), which is capable of communicating with the accessory 11 and / or the drying device 12, and performing at least one of adding, deleting, or modifying data within the accessory 11 and / or the drying device 12. For example, the writing device is a smart terminal, including a touchscreen, keyboard, or other structure, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or computer, so that the user does not need to purchase additional hardware. After communicating with the accessory 11 and the drying device 12, the writing device can display the target values ​​included in the corresponding working mode. The user can directly browse and edit data based on the writing device, such as editing the target values ​​of wind temperature, wind speed, and radiation intensity for certain working modes and generating related control data, or downloading data packets from the network through the writing device to add, delete, or modify at least one of the working modes of the accessory 11 and / or the drying device 12.

[0119] In other specific embodiments, the writing device itself cannot edit or browse data; it only provides data storage and communication read / write functions. After communicating with terminal devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and computers, users can browse and edit data on the terminal devices. For example, they can obtain officially provided upgrade data packages or grant user-defined permissions to allow users to edit target values ​​for wind temperature, wind speed, and radiation intensity, and generate related control data. After communicating with attachment 11 and drying device 12, the writing device performs read / write operations on the first storage module 114 or the second storage module 1215 based on its internal data. In this way, attachment 11 and drying device 12 do not need to set up communication structures adapted to terminal devices. The writing device, attachment 11, and drying device 12 use the same communication method, enabling communication between any two of them, thus reducing the cost of additional communication structures.

[0120] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the accessory 11 can establish an electrical connection with the drying equipment 12 via a wired connection, thereby enabling data communication. For example, the first communication module 115 may include contacts disposed on the outer end face of the accessory 11 body. After the accessory 11 and the drying equipment 12 are installed, corresponding contacts are also provided on the drying equipment 12. When the contacts make contact, they conduct electricity, thereby establishing an electrical connection between the accessory 11 and the drying equipment 12 and realizing data communication. The first communication module 115 may include a plug or socket, which cooperates with the socket or plug provided on the drying equipment 12 to establish an electrical connection during mutual installation. The first communication module 115 may also include a data cable. After the accessory 11 is installed on the drying equipment 12, the data cable is plugged into the reserved data port on the drying equipment 12 to realize the electrical connection between the two.

[0121] In other embodiments, Attachment 11 may also include multiple combinable or detachable parts, including at least a main body and a storage unit. The storage unit is provided with a first storage module 114 and can be detachably installed on the main body. Attachment 11 can be sold, transported, and stored in its assembled state. In use, the main body of Attachment 11 is installed on the drying equipment 12, and the storage unit is removed from the main body and installed in the corresponding position on the drying equipment 12, communicating with the drying equipment 12 via wired or wireless means.

[0122] Accordingly, such as Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device 12 provided in this application, its second communication module 1212 can also adopt the same or corresponding method as the first communication module 115 to realize wired communication between the drying device 12 and the accessory 11. For example, the second communication module 1212 includes at least one of contacts, plugs, and data lines, which will not be repeated here.

[0123] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the accessory 11 can communicate wirelessly with the drying device 12. For example, the first communication module 115 can be a Bluetooth module, a ZigBee module, a WIFI module, a mobile network module, etc. This eliminates the need for a wired communication structure, reducing installation operations and structural costs. Furthermore, the installation of the accessory 11 with the drying device 12 is less restricted, and the installed accessory 11 can have more freedom relative to the drying device 12 to a certain extent, allowing for adjustments such as rotation and sliding to adapt to more usage scenarios.

[0124] Accordingly, such as Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the drying device 12 can communicate wirelessly with the attachment 11. For example, the second communication module 1215 is a Bluetooth module, ZigBee module, WIFI module, mobile network module, etc., which uses the same wireless communication method as the first communication module 115. As long as the two can be matched, the relevant content will not be repeated.

[0125] Accordingly, the control methods provided in certain embodiments of this application, such as Figure 17 and Figure 25 As shown, before step S10, i.e. before obtaining the data stored in Annex 11, the process also includes:

[0126] S01 confirms whether the drying equipment 12 has successfully communicated with Annex 11.

[0127] The drying equipment 12 and the accessory 11 can communicate via wired or wireless data transmission. Successful communication between the drying equipment 12 and the accessory 11 can be confirmed through data verification, presence detection, and communication handshake. In particular, when communicating wirelessly, successful communication is confirmed only if the communication strength meets the requirements.

[0128] If communication is successful, S02 retrieves the data stored in Attachment 11.

[0129] Once the communication between the drying equipment 12 and the accessory 11 is confirmed to be successful, it indicates that the accessory 11 has been correctly installed on the drying equipment 12 and that the two can establish data communication that meets the requirements, and then the process can proceed to the aforementioned step S10.

[0130] If communication fails, S03 selects and executes one or more operating modes according to the operation signal, which is generated by the operation module 127 in response to the operation.

[0131] When communication between the drying device 12 and the accessory 11 fails, it indicates that the accessory 11 is not installed on the drying device 12, meaning the drying device 12 operates without the accessory 11. In this case, in response to the operation signal from the operation module 127, the drying device 12 selects and operates from multiple preset operating modes. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the drying device 12 has only one operating mode, in which case the operation signal can also be understood as the power-on signal generated by the power-on button (equivalent to the operation module 127) in response to the power-on operation.

[0132] In a more specific scenario, communication failure between drying device 12 and accessory 11 may be due to the following two situations:

[0133] (1) The drying equipment 12 is not equipped with accessory 11, and the user only uses the drying equipment 12 without accessory 11 for drying. Or, the drying equipment 12 was not installed correctly when accessory 11 was installed, resulting in no wired communication being established, or wireless communication failing to meet the communication strength requirements due to the long distance.

[0134] (2) When the drying equipment 12 is used with accessory 11 installed, accessory 11 is removed during operation. During this process, the drying equipment 12 undergoes a working mode switching process. Before accessory 11 is removed, accessory 11 and the drying equipment 12 are in a communication success state (corresponding to step S02); after accessory 11 is removed, accessory 11 and the drying equipment 12 are in a communication failure state (corresponding to step S03).

[0135] When using the drying equipment 12 and accessory 11, the user changes the installation status of accessory 11 and simultaneously changes the working mode of the drying equipment 12 by installing and removing accessory 11.

[0136] In a specific application scenario, the drying device 12 has three preset operating modes: quick-drying mode, hair care mode, and cool air mode. The user selects the appropriate mode via the corresponding button to operate the drying device 12 in quick-drying mode, while accessory 11 is installed. Accessory 11 is a volumizing nozzle, and its stored control data corresponds to a newly added operating mode: volumizing mode. After successful communication between accessory 11 and the drying device 12, the drying device 12 automatically switches its operating mode from quick-drying mode to volumizing mode. After continuous use for a period of time, the user removes accessory 11 from the drying device 12, communication between accessory 11 and the drying device 12 fails, and the drying device 12 switches back to quick-drying mode until the user manually shuts down the drying device 12.

[0137] In more complex scenarios, when using the drying equipment 12, the user may replace multiple accessories 11 during use. The data stored in the multiple accessories 11 are different. The control module 1213 can control the drying equipment 12 accordingly according to the aforementioned content, which will not be described in detail here.

[0138] Control methods in some implementations, such as Figure 25 and Figure 26 As shown, in step S01, specifically confirming whether the drying equipment 12 has successfully communicated with the attachment 11, the following is included:

[0139] S011 Drying equipment 12 continuously or according to a preset frequency sends communication requests to the outside world.

[0140] If S012 receives the feedback information sent by Annex 11 in response to the communication request, it confirms that the drying equipment 12 and Annex 11 have successfully communicated.

[0141] If no feedback information is received in S013, it is confirmed that the communication between the drying device 12 and the device has failed.

[0142] The communication request and feedback information constitutes the "handshake" in the communication process, which is a step performed after communication is established but before information transmission begins. The communication request and feedback information serves two purposes: firstly, it determines whether communication was successful; secondly, it allows for the design of verification procedures for relevant data, preventing counterfeit or fake accessories 11 from being used in conjunction with the drying equipment 12.

[0143] The drying equipment 12 continuously sends communication requests, or sends communication requests to the outside world at a preset frequency (e.g., 1Hz). The first communication module 115 in Annex 11 is designed to send feedback information immediately after receiving a communication request. The drying equipment 12 receiving the feedback information indicates that the communication between the two is successful; otherwise, it indicates that the communication between the two has failed.

[0144] In practical applications, the communication strength of the communication request from the drying device 12 and / or the feedback information from the accessory 11 can be set to a low value. Both can only receive each other's signals when the distance is less than a preset value. This prevents the accessory 11 from being mistakenly identified as having successfully communicated when it is near the drying device 12 but not installed there. Furthermore, a lower communication strength also helps reduce power consumption.

[0145] In other embodiments, the drying device 12 can be set to a normal state and an adaptation state, and the switching between these two states can be controlled by physical buttons, electrical signals, software control, etc. In the normal state, the drying device 12 does not send communication requests, that is, the control module 1213 does not respond to the communication of the accessory 11. In this state, regardless of whether the accessory 11 is installed, the drying device 12 will always execute the preset working mode, which can also be understood as always being in the aforementioned "communication failure" state. In the adaptation state, the drying device 12 sends communication and executes the aforementioned steps S011 to S013. In this way, the drying device 12 will only attempt to establish communication with the accessory 11 in the adaptation state, avoiding the drying device 12 from continuously sending communication requests and consuming energy. Moreover, after the accessory 11 is installed, the user can still keep the drying device 12 in the normal state and not respond to the data of the accessory 11, so that the drying device 12 operates according to the preset working mode.

[0146] More specifically, in some implementations, the control method, such as Figure 25 and Figure 27 As shown, after step S01, that is, after confirming whether the drying device 12 has successfully communicated with the attachment 11, the process further includes:

[0147] S021 If it is confirmed that the drying equipment 12 and the accessory 11 have successfully communicated, then stop sending communication requests to the outside world;

[0148] After confirming successful communication, the drying equipment 12 stops sending communication requests and stops communication attempts with accessory 11 to avoid misidentifying other accessories 11, and also to reduce energy consumption.

[0149] If it is confirmed that the drying equipment 12 and the accessory 11 have failed to communicate, S022 will continue to send communication requests to the outside world or at a preset frequency.

[0150] If the drying device 12 is in a state of not establishing communication with any accessory 11 after confirming the communication failure, it will continue to send communication requests to try to establish communication with accessory 11.

[0151] In wireless communication, it is generally necessary to use an antenna to enhance signal transmission and reception. Therefore, such as Figure 7As shown in Appendix 11 provided in some embodiments of this application, its first communication module 115 includes a first coil 1141 electrically connected to the first storage module 114, and the first coil 1141 constitutes an antenna for wireless communication.

[0152] Accordingly, such as Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying device 12 provided in this application, the second communication module 1212 includes a second coil 1214 electrically connected to the control module 1213, and the second coil 1214 also constitutes an antenna for wireless communication.

[0153] When accessory 11 is installed on drying equipment 12, the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 establish wireless communication and transmit data within a preset distance.

[0154] In one specific embodiment, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) communication technology is used between Annex 11 and drying equipment 12. RFID communication technology includes an electronic tag and a reader. When the two are within a preset distance, the reader can read the information stored in the electronic tag. The control module 1213 and the second coil 1214 of drying equipment 12 constitute the reader, and the first storage module 114 and the first coil 1141 in Annex 11 constitute the electronic tag. When the position and distance between Annex 11 and drying equipment 12 meet the communication requirements, the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 generate current through wireless induction to transmit data, thus realizing wireless communication between Annex 11 and drying equipment 12. The specific communication principle and data transmission process of RFID are not detailed here.

[0155] The use of RFID communication between the drying equipment 12 and the accessory 11 not only enables wireless communication, but also has the technical advantage that since the electronic tag in RFID communication does not require power, that is, the accessory 11 does not need any energy storage or power supply structure, the accessory 11 can store data at a lower cost without having to worry about data loss.

[0156] In the wireless communication process based on RFID communication technology, both the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 are multi-turn wires wound along a cylindrical surface. The higher the coaxiality and the closer the distance between them, the better the data communication effect. Therefore, the ideal installation method between accessory 11 and drying equipment 12 should meet the following requirements: when the two are installed together, the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 can be as close as possible and maintain coaxiality.

[0157] Since the main body of the attachment 11 allows airflow from the drying device 12 to pass through, the two can use the airflow axis as a design reference axis. The axes of the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 are approximately coincident with the airflow axis, which ensures that the axes of the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 coincide when the attachment 11 and the drying device 12 are installed together, so as to achieve better communication effect.

[0158] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the first coil 1141 of the accessory 11 has an axis that is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow from the drying device 12.

[0159] Accordingly, such as Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the drying apparatus 12 provided in this application, the axis of the second coil 1214 is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow it outputs.

[0160] In some more specific embodiments, the drying device 12 outputs airflow from the outlet 122, so the axis of its output airflow is approximately coincident with the axis of the outlet 122. Therefore, by configuring the second coil 1214 to be parallel to and coincident with the axis of the outlet 122, it is structurally achieved that when the drying device 12 outputs airflow, the axis of the second coil 1214 is parallel to or coincident with the axis of the output airflow.

[0161] Provided that the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 satisfy the above-mentioned axial relationship, after the accessory 11 is installed on the drying equipment 12, the axes of the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 will inevitably coincide or be parallel, which can ensure their coaxiality and thus achieve better communication effect.

[0162] Accordingly, such as Figure 7 As shown, in certain embodiments of the drying assembly 10 provided in this application, after one of its multiple accessories 11 is selectively installed into the drying device 12, the relationship between the axis of the first coil 1141, the axis of the second coil 1214, and the axis of the airflow output from the drying device 12 is any one of the following: all three are parallel to each other, all three coincide with each other, or any two coincide with each other and are parallel to the other. This ensures the coaxiality between the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214.

[0163] In some embodiments, attachment 11 can be rotatably mounted to the drying device 12. Due to different user habits, such as left-handedness and right-handedness, users need to rotate attachment 11 when using the drying device 12 and attachment 11. Therefore, in some embodiments, attachment 11 is a rotationally symmetrical structure with the airflow path as the axis of symmetry. When attachment 11 and the drying device 12 are mounted together, the relationship between the rotation axis of attachment 11, the axis of the first coil 1141, and the axis of the second coil 1214 is any one of the following: they are parallel to each other, they coincide with each other, or any two coincide and are parallel to the other, to ensure that the coaxiality between the first coil 1141 and the second coil 1214 can still be maintained after attachment 11 rotates relative to the drying device 12.

[0164] In some implementations, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, along the airflow direction from the drying device 12, the main body of the accessory 11 has a first end 111, a fluid channel 112, and a second end 113, wherein the fluid channel 112 connects the first end 111 and the second end 113. When the accessory 11 is installed to the drying device 12, its first end 111 is the part closest to the drying device 12. In order to minimize the communication distance of the first coil 1141, the first coil 1141 is directly disposed on the first end 111, or the distance between the first coil 1141 and the first end 111 is less than the distance between the first coil 1141 and the second end 113, that is, the first coil 1141 is closer to the first end 111.

[0165] In some more specific embodiments, an airflow inlet is provided on the first end 111 of the attachment 11, and the axis of the first coil 1141 is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow inlet. The airflow from the drying device 12 can enter the interior of the attachment 11 body through the airflow inlet. The plane where the airflow inlet is located is approximately perpendicular to the axis of the airflow. Therefore, the axis of the first coil 1141 being parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow inlet can structurally achieve the following: when the attachment 11 is installed on the drying device 12, the axis of the first coil 1141 is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow from the drying device 12.

[0166] Because of various reasons such as adapting to the drying equipment 12, aerodynamic performance design, shape, heat insulation performance, installation strength, airflow guidance direction, etc., the attachment 11 is designed with different configurations and shapes. In particular, there are multiple configurations of its installation part with the drying equipment 12 and the airflow inlet, which makes the first coil 1141 have multiple possible positions on attachment 11 with different configurations.

[0167] exist Figures 8 to 13The accompanying drawings show various specific configurations of Attachment 11. The following text will describe the installable positions of the first coil 1141 in these configurations with reference to the drawings. The first coil 1141 is not directly shown in these drawings, but its structure can be found by referring to [the accompanying drawings]. Figure 7 Understood. The first coil 1141 can be installed in any of the positions listed in the various embodiments below. The first coil 1141 can also be composed of multiple coils and / or multiple parts connected in series and / or in parallel, in which case the multiple coils and / or multiple parts can be installed in multiple positions listed in the various embodiments below, or simultaneously installed in one of the listed positions.

[0168] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the first end 111 of the annex 11 is integrally formed as an airflow inlet. The first end 111 can be detachably installed directly onto the drying device 12. The installation method between the first end 111 and the drying device 12 can be such that the end of the drying device 12 is directly inserted into the first end 111, and the two are fixed together by threads, snap-fit, magnetic attraction, etc., and can be detached; or the first end 111 is inserted into the end of the drying device 12, for example, directly into the air outlet 122 of the drying device 12, and can also be fixed together by threads, snap-fit, magnetic attraction, etc., and can be detached. In some embodiments, the end face of the first end 111 abuts against the end of the drying device 12, and the abutment position is fixed together by a snap-fit, magnetic attraction, or other structure.

[0169] Since the first end 111 of Annex 11 is integrally formed as a hollow airflow inlet, there is no structure inside the first end 111 to support the first coil 1141. In Annex 11 with this configuration, the first coil 1141 is disposed on the inner or outer wall of the first end 111, for example, by means of adhesive, thermoplastic, or embedding to fix it to the inner wall of the first end 111, or by means of sleeve, winding, embedding, or adhesive to fix it to the outer wall of the first end 111. Alternatively, it can be indirectly fixed to the inner or outer wall of the first end 111 by means of a support frame, support arm, or other structures.

[0170] In some embodiments, attachment 11 may also be a multi-layered nested structure, which can prevent the outer shell of attachment 11 from being heated to an excessively high temperature by the hot airflow from the drying device 12. In other words, at the first end 111 of attachment 11, the inner wall and the outer wall belong to different structures, so the first coil 1141 can also be disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall, that is, between any adjacent layers of the multi-layered nested structure.

[0171] like Figure 9In some embodiments shown, accessory 11 has at least one support structure 111a located at the first end 111 or near the first end 111 of the main body. A first coil 1141 is disposed on the support structure 111a. In some embodiments, the support structure 111a is specifically designed for mounting the first coil 1141, such as a bracket, step, or multiple support arms protruding from the first end 111 into or out of the main body, or a decorative element, appearance element, or cover element located outside the main body. In other embodiments, the support structure 111a performs other functions besides mounting the first coil 1141.

[0172] In a more specific embodiment, a magnetic attraction assembly is provided on the support structure 111a. The magnetic attraction assembly can be installed and fixed to the drying device 12 by magnetic attraction. A first coil 1141 is disposed on the magnetic attraction assembly. The magnetic attraction assembly needs to be compatible with the configuration of the drying device 12. For example, a ring-shaped magnet or iron is provided on the end of the drying device 12 with the air outlet 122, and a corresponding magnet or iron is provided on the accessory 11 to form the magnetic attraction assembly. The first coil 1141 can be disposed on the inner edge, outer edge, or inside the magnetic attraction assembly.

[0173] In such Figure 11 In one specific embodiment shown, the support structure 111d is located within the airflow inlet formed at the first end 111, and the support structure 111d is configured to change the airflow velocity and / or direction. After the accessory 11 is installed to the drying device 12, as the airflow from the drying device 12 enters the main body from the airflow inlet, the airflow velocity and / or direction are changed by flowing through the support structure 111d. The guide structure 111d has a preset shape and is capable of guiding the airflow to achieve the design purpose. For example, in Figure 11 The flow guide structure 111d shown is located on the axis of the airflow from the drying device 12. It increases the wind resistance at that location, causing the airflow to diffuse and slow down, resulting in a gentler output airflow. In other embodiments, the support structure 111d can also be configured with other aerodynamic shapes to achieve the corresponding flow guide function. The first coil 1141 can be mounted on the outer edge of the support structure 111d, or the support structure 111d can also be a multi-layer nested structure, with the first coil 1141 disposed between any adjacent layers of the multi-layer nested structure.

[0174] In such Figure 12In another specific embodiment shown, the support structure includes a diffusion structure 111c located inside the airflow inlet formed at the first end 111. The diffusion structure 111c includes a chamber with an opening, one end of which has a guide inlet, and multiple diffusion holes are formed on the sidewall of the diffusion structure 111c. After the attachment 11 is installed to the drying device 12, at least a portion of the airflow from the drying device 12 enters the diffusion structure 111c through the guide inlet, then diffuses outward along the diffusion holes on the sidewall of the chamber, entering and passing through the body of the attachment 11 in a diffused manner. The airflow ultimately output from the attachment 11 has a large cross-sectional area. Similarly, since a diffusion structure 111c is added inside the first end 111, the first coil 1141 can be disposed on the outer wall and inner wall of the diffusion structure 111c. Alternatively, the diffusion structure 111c can be a multi-layered nested structure, and the first coil 1141 can be disposed between any adjacent layers of the multi-layered nested structure.

[0175] In some embodiments, the support structure is designed to be detachably mounted to the drying device 12. In other words, the support structure forms a connection between the accessory 11 and the drying device 12 and allows the first coil 1141 to be mounted.

[0176] In such Figure 10 In one specific embodiment shown, the support structure 111b includes a mounting base 111b located outside the airflow inlet formed by the first end 111. The mounting base 111b is insertable into the end of the drying device 12 to fix it to each other and to allow for disassembly. The first coil 1141 may be disposed in at least one of the following locations: the inner wall of the mounting base 111b, the outer wall of the mounting base 111b, or between the inner and outer walls of the mounting base 111b. It should be noted that... Figure 10 The implementation methods shown are the same as Figure 8 The difference in the implementation shown also lies in that, Figure 8 As shown, the first coil 1141 is installed in a part of the main body that can directly contact the airflow (the first coil 1141 itself does not necessarily directly contact the airflow), while... Figure 10 As shown, the first coil 1141 is installed in a part of the main body that does not directly contact the airflow.

[0177] In such Figure 13 In one specific embodiment shown, the support structure includes a connection structure 111f that can be inserted into the end of the drying device 12 and forms an interconnected connection, with a first coil 1141 disposed in the connection structure 111f. (See also...) Figure 14The drying device 12 shown has a hollow region 124 at its end, and an airflow channel 123 is provided around the outer ring of the hollow region 124. The airflow channel 123 connects to the end of the housing 126 to form an annular air outlet 122. When the accessory 11 is installed on the drying device 12 of this configuration, the connecting structure 111f can be inserted into the hollow region 124 of the drying device 12, fixed to the drying device 12, and detachable. Accordingly, the first coil 1141 is provided on the connecting structure 111f, and can be located at any position between its inner wall, outer wall, or inner and outer walls, depending on the specific configuration of the connecting structure 111f. When the accessory 11 is installed in this embodiment, the connecting structure 111f is located outside the airflow generated by the drying device 12, that is, the airflow output by the drying device 12 does not flow through the surface of the connecting structure 111f. The accessory 11 in this embodiment can also be adapted to... Figure 16 The drying device 12 shown has its connecting structure 111f directly inserted into the airflow channel 123 of the drying device 12. Thus, at the first end 111 of the attachment 11, the airflow inlet is actually formed by the connecting structure 111f and the first end 111. The first coil 1141 is installed on the connecting structure 111f, which can also be understood as the first coil 1141 being installed on the outer or inner wall of the airflow inlet.

[0178] In different embodiments, the drying device 12 itself also has various different configurations, such as Figures 14 to 16 The accompanying drawings show various configurations of the drying device 12. The following text will describe the possible installation positions of the second coil 1214 in these configurations with reference to the drawings. The second coil 1214 is not directly shown in these drawings; please refer to its structure for further details. Figure 7 Understood. In any of the following configurations of drying equipment 12, the second coil 1214 can be installed on the inner or outer wall of its housing 126, directly fixed by means of adhesive, thermoplastic, embedding, etc., or indirectly fixed by related support frames, support arms, etc. This installation method will not be repeated below.

[0179] The second coil 1214 can be installed at any of the positions listed in the various embodiments below. The second coil 1214 can also be composed of multiple coils and / or multiple parts connected in series and / or in parallel, in which case the multiple coils and / or multiple parts can be installed at multiple positions listed in the various embodiments below, or simultaneously installed at one of the listed positions.

[0180] exist Figure 15In one embodiment of the drying device 12 shown, the second coil 1214 is directly disposed within the air outlet 122, for example, fixed to the inner or outer wall of the air outlet 122 by means of adhesive, thermoplastic, or embedding. Alternatively, the second coil 1214 may also be located between the housing 126 and the air outlet 122, for example, by providing a support frame around the air outlet 122 within the housing 126 and mounting the second coil 1214 on the support frame.

[0181] exist Figure 16 The drying device 12 shown in one specific embodiment has an airflow channel 123 inside the housing 126. The airflow channel 123 is connected to the end of the housing 126 and forms an air outlet 122. The second coil 1214 is disposed in at least one of the following locations: the inner wall of the airflow channel 123, the outer wall of the airflow channel 123, the inner wall of the housing 126, and the outer wall of the housing 126. Specifically, it can also be directly fixed to any of the above locations by means of adhesive, thermoplastic, embedding, etc., or indirectly fixed to any of the above locations by means of additional support frames or other structures.

[0182] exist Figure 14 The drying device 12 in one specific embodiment shown has a hollow region 124 inside the housing 126. An airflow channel 123 is provided around the outer ring of the hollow region 124. The airflow channel 123 is connected to the end of the housing 126 and forms an air outlet 122. The second coil 1214 can be located not only on the inner wall of the airflow channel 123, the outer wall of the airflow channel 123, the inner wall of the housing 126, and the outer wall of the housing 126, but also on any position on the inner wall or outer wall of the hollow region 124. Specifically, it can be directly fixed to any of the above-mentioned positions by means of adhesive bonding, thermoplasticizing, embedding, etc., or indirectly fixed to any of the above-mentioned positions by means of additional support frames or other structures.

[0183] exist Figure 7 In one specific embodiment shown, the drying device 12 includes a radiation component 123 capable of emitting infrared radiation. To avoid blocking the infrared radiation and to ensure that the areas covered by the infrared radiation and the airflow overlap as much as possible, the radiation component 123 is generally located at the end near the air outlet 122. Therefore, the second coil 1214 can also be mounted on the radiation component 123. The radiation component 123 itself provides mounting support for the second coil 1214, and its proximity to the air outlet 122 also helps to reduce the communication distance between the second coil 1214 and the first coil 1141.

[0184] In a more specific embodiment, the radiation assembly 123 includes a mounting base 1232 and one or more radiation sources 1231. The radiation sources 1231, when current is applied, can generate infrared radiation of a preset wavelength. The mounting base 1232 is fixed to the housing 126, and the radiation sources 1231 are mounted on the mounting base 1232. Besides fixing the radiation sources 1231, the mounting base 1232 also provides circuit mounting and buffer protection. The second coil 1214 is mounted on the mounting base 1232 and does not directly contact the radiation sources 1231, thus avoiding heating by the radiation sources 1231. Furthermore, the mounting base 1232 integrates the relevant circuitry for supplying power to the radiation sources 1231, facilitating the design of the electrical connection structure for the second coil 1214.

[0185] In some implementations, such as Figure 7 As shown, the mounting base 1232 can constitute an air outlet 122 or a part of an air outlet 122. In some embodiments not shown, an annular air outlet is formed between the mounting base 1232 and the housing 126. When designing the mounting base 1232 and the air outlet 122, the relationship between the axes of the mounting base 1232 and the air outlet 122 needs to be determined. Therefore, mounting the second coil 1214 on the mounting base 1232 facilitates the coaxiality of the air outlet 122 and the second coil 1214.

[0186] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with an embodiment or example that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0187] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the function involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of this application pertain.

[0188] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An accessory characterized in that, include: The main body is detachably mounted on the drying equipment and allows airflow to pass through it; A first storage module and a first communication module are installed in the main body. The first communication module communicates with the drying equipment and transmits data in the first storage module to add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more working modes of the drying equipment. Each working mode includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature. The first storage module is used to store one or more sets of control data, the control data including target values ​​of at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity.

2. The accessory of claim 1, wherein, After receiving one or more sets of control data, the drying equipment adds one or more of the operating modes accordingly.

3. The accessory of claim 1, wherein, The first storage module is used to store identification information; after receiving the identification information, the drying equipment selects the working mode corresponding to the identification information from one or more of the working modes.

4. The accessory of claim 1, wherein, The first storage module is used to store display information; the drying equipment displays the display information after receiving it.

5. The accessory of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a first writing module, which is capable of adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment.

6. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first communication module communicates with the drying equipment via at least one of the following methods: contact, plug-in, and data cable.

7. The appendix according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first communication module communicates wirelessly with the drying equipment.

8. The appendix according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first communication module includes a first coil electrically connected to the first storage module, and the first coil constitutes a wireless communication antenna.

9. The appendix according to claim 8, characterized in that, The axis of the first coil is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow from the drying equipment.

10. The appendix according to claim 8, characterized in that, Along the airflow direction from the drying equipment, the main body has a first end and a second end; the first coil is disposed at the first end, or the distance between the first coil and the first end is less than the distance between the first coil and the second end.

11. The appendix according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first end is provided with an airflow inlet, and the axis of the first coil is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow inlet.

12. The appendix according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first coil is disposed at at least one of the following locations: the inner wall of the airflow inlet, the outer wall of the airflow inlet, and between the inner and outer walls of the airflow inlet.

13. The appendix according to claim 11, characterized in that, At least one support structure is provided at the first end or at a position near the first end of the main body; the first coil is disposed on the support structure.

14. The appendix according to claim 13, characterized in that, The support structure is located within the airflow inlet and is configured to change wind speed and / or wind direction.

15. The appendix according to claim 13, characterized in that, The support structure includes a diffusion structure located within the airflow inlet. The diffusion structure has a flow guide inlet and a plurality of diffusion holes on its sidewall. At least a portion of the airflow from the drying equipment flows into the diffusion structure from the flow guide inlet, then flows out of the diffusion structure through the plurality of diffusion holes and enters the main body. The first coil is disposed at at least one of the following locations: the inner wall of the diffusion structure, the outer wall of the diffusion structure, and between the inner wall and the outer wall of the diffusion structure.

16. The appendix according to claim 13, characterized in that, The support structure can be detachably installed with the drying equipment.

17. The appendix according to claim 16, characterized in that, The support structure is located outside the airflow inlet, and the support structure includes a mounting base into which the drying equipment can be inserted and fixed. The first coil is disposed in at least one of the following locations: the inner wall of the mounting base, the outer wall of the mounting base, and between the inner and outer walls of the mounting base.

18. The appendix according to claim 16, characterized in that, The support structure includes a connection structure that can be inserted into the end of the drying equipment and formed to be installed with each other, and the first coil is disposed in the connection structure.

19. The appendix according to claim 16, characterized in that, The support structure includes a magnetic suction component, which can be magnetically attached to the drying equipment; the first coil is disposed on the magnetic suction component.

20. The appendix according to claim 8, characterized in that, The main body can be rotatably mounted on the drying equipment, and the rotation axis of the main body is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the first coil.

21. The appendix according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is capable of changing at least one parameter of the airflow from the drying equipment.

22. A drying apparatus, characterized in that, include: The housing has an air outlet at one end for detachable installation of an accessory through which airflow passes. Wind turbine components are used to generate airflow; Heating components are used to heat the airflow; The control module is capable of controlling the operation of the wind power component and the heating component; The second communication module is electrically connected to the control module, and the second communication module is capable of receiving data from the accessory; The control module is configured to add, delete, or modify at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the attachment. The drying equipment also includes a radiation component for generating infrared radiation, and the control module controls the operation of the radiation component; the operating mode includes a target value of at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity of the radiation component.

23. The drying equipment according to claim 22, characterized in that, The data from the attachment includes one or more sets of control data, which include target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature; the control module is configured to add one or more of the operating modes based on one or more sets of the control data.

24. The drying equipment according to claim 23, characterized in that, The control module is configured to execute the added operating mode.

25. The drying equipment according to claim 22, characterized in that, It also includes a second storage module, which is used to pre-store one or more of the said working modes; The data from the attachment includes identification information, and the control module is configured to read the second storage module, select at least one of the working modes corresponding to the identification information from one or more pre-stored working modes, and execute it.

26. The drying apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that, It also includes a display module; The data from the attachment includes display information, and the display module is configured to display the display information.

27. The drying apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that, It also includes an operation module, which generates corresponding operation signals in response to operations; The control module is configured to select and execute the corresponding operating mode based on the operation signal.

28. The drying apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that, It also includes a second writing module, which is capable of adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the data in the attachment.

29. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 22 to 28, characterized in that, The second communication module communicates with the accessory via at least one of the following methods: contact, plug-in, or data cable.

30. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 22 to 28, characterized in that, The second communication module communicates wirelessly with the accessory.

31. The drying apparatus according to claim 30, characterized in that, The second communication module includes a second coil electrically connected to the control module, and the second coil constitutes a wireless communication antenna.

32. The drying equipment according to claim 31, characterized in that, The axis of the second coil is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the airflow output from the drying device.

33. The drying equipment according to claim 31, characterized in that, The axis of the second coil is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the air outlet.

34. The drying equipment according to claim 31, characterized in that, The second coil is located inside the air outlet, or between the housing and the air outlet.

35. The drying equipment according to claim 31, characterized in that, The housing is provided with an airflow channel, which is connected to the end of the housing and forms the air outlet; The second coil is disposed at at least one of the following locations: the inner wall of the airflow channel, the outer wall of the airflow channel, the inner wall of the housing, and the outer wall of the housing.

36. The drying equipment according to claim 31, characterized in that, It also includes a radiation assembly disposed within the housing, wherein the second coil is mounted on the radiation assembly.

37. The drying apparatus according to claim 36, characterized in that, The radiation assembly includes a mounting base and one or more radiation sources, each of the radiation sources being mounted on the mounting base, which is mounted on the housing; the second coil is mounted on the mounting base.

38. A drying assembly, characterized in that, include: One or more annexes as described in any one of claims 1 to 21; The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 22-37; When the accessory and the drying equipment are installed together, the control module adds, deletes, or modifies at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the accessory.

39. The drying assembly according to claim 38, characterized in that, The first communication module includes a first coil, and the second communication module includes a second coil; When the accessory and the drying equipment are installed together, the axis of the first coil is parallel to or coincides with the axis of the second coil.

40. The drying assembly according to claim 39, characterized in that, The accessory is rotatably mounted on the drying equipment; When the accessory and the drying equipment are installed together, the relationship between the rotation axis of the accessory, the axis of the first coil, and the axis of the second coil is any one of the following: the three are parallel to each other, the three coincide with each other, or any two coincide with each other and are parallel to the other.

41. The drying assembly according to claim 39, characterized in that, When the accessory is installed with the drying equipment, the relationship between the axis of the first coil, the axis of the second coil, and the axis of the airflow output from the drying equipment is any one of the following: the three are parallel to each other, the three coincide with each other, or any two coincide with each other and are parallel to the other.

42. The drying assembly according to claim 38, characterized in that, It also includes a writing device capable of communicating with the accessory and / or the drying equipment, and of adding, deleting, or modifying data within the accessory and / or the drying equipment.

43. The drying assembly according to claim 42, characterized in that, The writing device includes a smart terminal. The smart terminal obtains data packets through a network, communicates with the accessory and / or the drying equipment, and then sends the data packets to the accessory and / or the drying equipment for data upgrade.

44. The drying assembly according to claim 38, characterized in that, The drying equipment includes a radiation component for generating infrared radiation; at least a portion of the accessory forms a filter capable of altering at least one parameter of the light.

45. The drying assembly according to claim 38, characterized in that, The number of the attachments is multiple, and each attachment is configured to change at least one parameter of the airflow.

46. ​​A control method for a drying device, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Receive data from an accessory, which is installed at the air outlet of the drying equipment and allows airflow to pass through; Based on data from the appendix, at least one of one or more operating modes of the drying equipment may be added, deleted, or modified, wherein the operating mode includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature. The method further includes, after adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the appendix: The operating mode is executed, which includes a target value for at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity; the operation of at least one of the wind power component, heating component, and radiation component is controlled according to the target value of at least one of wind speed, wind temperature, and radiation intensity; the radiation intensity is the intensity of infrared radiation generated by the radiation component.

47. The control method according to claim 46, characterized in that, After adding, deleting, or modifying at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the appendix, the method further includes: The operating mode is executed, and the operation of the air force component and / or heating component of the drying equipment is controlled according to the target values ​​of wind speed and / or wind temperature.

48. The control method according to claim 46, characterized in that, The addition, deletion, or modification of at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the appendix specifically includes: If the data from the appendix includes one or more sets of control data, the control data includes target values ​​for wind speed and / or wind temperature; Then, one or more of the operating modes are added based on one or more sets of the control data.

49. The control method according to claim 48, characterized in that, After adding one or more of the operating modes based on one or more sets of the control data, the method further includes: executing the added operating modes.

50. The control method according to claim 46, characterized in that, The addition, deletion, or modification of at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the appendix specifically includes: If the data from the attachment includes identification information; Then, read one or more of the pre-stored working modes, select at least one of the working modes corresponding to the identification information, and execute it.

51. The control method according to claim 46, characterized in that, The addition, deletion, or modification of at least one of the one or more operating modes of the drying equipment based on data from the appendix specifically includes: Based on the data from the appendix, at least one of the target values ​​in one or more of the operating modes is added, deleted, or modified.

52. The control method according to claim 46, characterized in that, After receiving the data from the attachment, the process also includes: If the data from the appendix includes display information; The displayed information will then be shown on the display module.

53. The control method according to any one of claims 46 to 52, characterized in that, Before receiving data from the attachment, the following is also included: Confirm whether the drying equipment has successfully communicated with the accessory; If communication is successful, retrieve the data stored in the attachment; If communication fails, an operation mode is selected and executed from one or more operating modes based on an operation signal generated by the operation module in response to the operation.

54. The control method according to claim 53, characterized in that, The confirmation of whether the drying equipment has successfully communicated with the accessory specifically includes: The drying equipment continuously or at a preset frequency sends communication requests to the outside world. If the feedback information sent by the attachment in response to the communication request is received, it is confirmed that the drying equipment and the attachment have successfully communicated. If the feedback information is not received, it is confirmed that the drying equipment has failed to communicate with the accessory.

55. The control method according to claim 54, characterized in that, After confirming whether the drying equipment has successfully communicated with the accessory, the process further includes: If it is confirmed that the drying equipment and the accessory have successfully communicated, then stop sending the communication request to the outside world; If it is confirmed that the drying equipment and the accessory have failed to communicate, the communication request will be sent continuously or at a preset frequency.

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