A control method, apparatus, and device of a laundry treating apparatus, and a storage medium

Abstract

The application relates to a control method and device of a clothes processing equipment, an equipment and a storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: in the process of spraying steam to target clothes in the clothes processing equipment, if it is determined that the target clothes need to be dried, the target weight of the target clothes and a preset air volume required for drying the target clothes are acquired; according to the target weight, a target first closing degree of an air inlet in the clothes processing equipment is determined; and according to the target first closing degree and the preset air volume, the clothes processing equipment is controlled. The application adjusts the closing degree of the air inlet to realize the adjustment of the air speed, so that different air speeds can be provided for clothes of different weights for nursing, and the nursing effect of the clothes and the use experience of the user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a control method, apparatus, equipment and storage medium for clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the upgrading of consumption and the improvement of users' quality of life, more and more household appliances have emerged. Clothing treatment equipment such as washing machines, dryers, and garment care machines have basically become one of the essential household appliances, providing great convenience to people's lives. Currently, when using clothing treatment equipment for steam care, steam is usually sprayed onto the clothes first. After the steam spraying is completed, the clothing treatment equipment is controlled to output a constant airflow through the air duct to blow the clothes in the clothing treatment equipment to dry and remove wrinkles. Since the airflow is directly proportional to the wind speed and the cross-sectional area of ​​the air duct, the wind speed is also constant when the airflow and the cross-sectional area of ​​the air duct are constant. However, when drying and removing wrinkles from thin clothes, if the airflow is too large, the wind speed will also be too high, and thin clothes will easily stick to the wall. When drying and removing wrinkles from thick clothes, if the airflow is too small, the wind speed will also be too low, and the air cannot fully penetrate the clothes. In both of these cases, the clothes cannot be properly cared for, resulting in poor clothing care effects, which in turn affects the user's experience of using the clothing treatment equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a control method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for a garment processing device to solve the technical problems of poor garment care effect and negative impact on user experience when garment processing devices use constant airflow for garment care in the prior art.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a control method for a garment processing device, comprising:

[0005] During the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment, if it is determined that the target garment needs to be dried, the target weight of the target garment and the preset air volume required to dry the target garment are obtained.

[0006] Based on the target weight, determine the target first degree of closure of the air inlet in the garment processing equipment;

[0007] The clothing processing equipment is controlled according to the target first closure degree and the preset air volume.

[0008] In an optional implementation, determining the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing device based on the target weight includes:

[0009] Determine the target weight range to which the target weight belongs;

[0010] Based on the target weight range, a query operation is performed on the first association to obtain the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing device. The first association stores multiple sets of correspondences between weight ranges and first closure degrees, and the first closure degree increases as the weight range increases.

[0011] In an optional implementation, the method further includes:

[0012] During the control of the garment processing equipment, the target change in the target weight is determined;

[0013] The first closure degree of the target is updated based on the target weight and the target change.

[0014] The garment processing equipment is controlled according to the updated target first closure degree.

[0015] In an optional implementation, updating the first closure degree of the target based on the target weight and the target change includes:

[0016] Based on the target weight, determine the target weight range to which the target weight belongs;

[0017] Based on the target weight range, determine the target change range to which the target change belongs;

[0018] Based on the target weight range and the target change range, a query operation is performed on the second association relationship to obtain the target second closure degree. The second association relationship stores the correspondence between multiple sets of weight ranges, change ranges and second closure degrees. Each weight range corresponds to multiple change ranges and multiple second closure degrees. The change ranges and second closure degrees are in one-to-one correspondence. The second closure degree corresponding to each weight range decreases as the change range increases.

[0019] The target first closure is updated using the target second closure.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the air inlet of the garment processing device is provided with a baffle and a driving device connected to the baffle. The baffle has a through hole, and the driving device drives the baffle to move to adjust the relative position of the through hole and the air inlet, thereby changing the degree of closure of the air inlet.

[0021] The step of controlling the clothing processing equipment based on the target first closure degree and the preset air volume includes:

[0022] The target rotational speed of the fan in the garment processing equipment is determined based on the preset air volume.

[0023] The target power of the drive device is determined based on the target first degree of closure.

[0024] The fan is controlled to operate at the target speed so that the air volume output by the fan reaches the preset air volume, and the drive device is controlled to operate at the target power so that the closure degree of the air inlet reaches the target first closure degree under the drive device driving the baffle to move.

[0025] In an optional implementation, determining the target power of the drive device based on the target first closure degree includes:

[0026] Based on the target first closure degree, a query operation is performed on the third association relationship to obtain the target power of the driving device. The third association relationship stores multiple sets of correspondences between the first closure degree and the power.

[0027] In an optional implementation, determining that the target clothing needs to be dried includes:

[0028] During the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment, the target moisture content of the target garment is determined;

[0029] When the target moisture content is within a preset moisture content range and the number of consecutive times the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range is greater than a preset number, it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried.

[0030] Secondly, this application provides a control device for a garment processing equipment, comprising:

[0031] The acquisition module is used to acquire the target weight of the target clothing and the preset air volume required to dry the target clothing when it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried during the process of spraying steam onto the target clothing in the clothing processing equipment.

[0032] A determining module is used to determine a target first degree of closure of the air inlet in the clothing processing equipment based on the target weight;

[0033] The control module is used to control the clothing processing equipment according to the target first closure degree and the preset air volume.

[0034] Thirdly, this application provides a garment processing device, including a processor and a memory, wherein the processor is used to execute a control program for the garment processing device stored in the memory to implement the control method for the garment processing device as described above.

[0035] Fourthly, this application also provides a storage medium storing one or more programs that can be executed by one or more processors to implement the control method of the clothing processing device as described above.

[0036] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application has the following advantages. The method provided in this application includes: during the process of spraying steam onto target clothing in a clothing processing device, if it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried, obtaining the target weight of the target clothing and the preset airflow required to dry the target clothing; determining the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing device based on the target weight; and controlling the clothing processing device based on the target first closure degree and the preset airflow. Through the above method, in this application embodiment, when using a constant airflow to care for clothing in the clothing processing device, the closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing device is determined by determining the weight of the clothing, and the operation of the clothing processing device is controlled based on this closure degree. Thus, by adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet, the airflow speed is adjusted, thereby providing different airflow speeds for clothing of different weights, improving the clothing care effect and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 A schematic flowchart illustrating a control method for another garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic flowchart illustrating another control method for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a baffle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 5 This application provides an embodiment of an assembly diagram of a baffle and a driving device.

[0045] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing an air inlet completely closed, provided as an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 7 An enlarged schematic diagram of an air inlet when it is completely closed, provided as an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of an air inlet when fully open, provided as an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 9 An enlarged schematic diagram of an air inlet when it is completely closed, provided as an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an air inlet when partially closed, provided as an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a garment processing apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] In the attached diagrams above:

[0053] 1. Baffle; 2. Through hole; 3. Air inlet; 4. Drive motor; 5. Drive shaft; 6. Inner cylinder;

[0054] 10. Acquisition Module; 20. Determination Module; 30. Control Module;

[0055] 400. Garment handling equipment; 401. Processor; 402. Memory; 4021. Operating system; 4022. Application program; 403. User interface; 404. Network interface; 405. Bus system. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0057] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0058] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application. The control method for a garment processing device provided in this application includes the following steps:

[0059] S101: During the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment, if it is determined that the target garment needs to be dried, the target weight of the target garment and the preset air volume required to dry the target garment are obtained.

[0060] In this embodiment, the care of the target garments in the garment processing device typically includes two stages: a steam spraying stage and a drying stage. After the steam spraying stage, the garment processing device can be controlled to enter the drying stage. When the target garments are placed in the garment processing device, the care mode can be selected via the display panel on the garment processing device. Alternatively, the care mode can be selected via a terminal device corresponding to the garment processing device, such as a mobile phone terminal. In this embodiment, the specific form of the terminal device is not limited. After selecting the care mode, the garment processing device can be controlled to care for the target garments. It should be noted that the garment processing device can be a washing machine, dryer, or garment care machine, etc. In this embodiment, the specific form of the garment processing device is not limited. For ease of description, this application will use a washing machine as the garment processing device in the following description.

[0061] In the above description, after the steam spraying stage, it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried (i.e., entering the drying stage). During the drying stage, a constant airflow is still used to dry the target clothing. To avoid the problems associated with using a constant airflow for drying, this embodiment obtains the weight of the target clothing to adjust the airflow speed of the clothing processing equipment during drying, thereby enabling targeted care for clothing of different weights. The clothing processing equipment is equipped with a weight sensor. When it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried, the weight sensor collects the target weight of the target clothing and sends the collected target weight to the processor in the clothing processing equipment. The processor then performs logical judgments based on the target weight to control the clothing processing equipment. It should be noted that the constant airflow (i.e., the preset airflow) can be pre-set and stored. When it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried, the storage area can be queried to obtain the preset airflow required for drying the target clothing. The preset airflow can be set according to actual needs; in this embodiment, the specific value of the preset airflow is not limited.

[0062] S102: Determine the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing equipment based on the target weight.

[0063] In this embodiment, the air volume is directly proportional to the air velocity and the cross-sectional area of ​​the duct, as expressed by the following formula:

[0064] (1)

[0065] In the above formula, Indicates air volume. Indicates wind speed. This indicates the cross-sectional area of ​​the air duct.

[0066] The cross-sectional area of ​​the duct can be calculated using the following formula:

[0067] (2)

[0068] In the above formula, This indicates the cross-sectional area of ​​the air duct. Indicates the radius of the duct.

[0069] According to formulas (1) and (2), changing the radius of the duct can change the cross-sectional area of ​​the duct, and changing the cross-sectional area of ​​the duct while keeping the air volume constant can change the air velocity. Therefore, to avoid the problems associated with using a constant air volume garment care device, the air velocity can be changed by altering the radius of the duct. Since the duct is designed to work with the air inlet of the garment care device, the radius of the duct can be changed by adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet in the garment care device, thereby changing the air velocity. Specifically, when the target weight of the target garment is obtained, the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the garment care device is determined based on the target weight. Based on the determined target first closure degree, the garment care device can be controlled so that the closure degree of the air inlet in the garment care device reaches the target first closure degree.

[0070] S103: Control the clothing handling equipment according to the target first closure degree and preset air volume.

[0071] In this embodiment, by determining the target first closure degree and the preset air volume, the air volume output by the fan in the clothing processing equipment is controlled to reach the preset air volume, and the closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing equipment is controlled to reach the target first closure degree. This allows for changes in the air speed during clothing drying for clothes of different weights, improving the clothing care effect and the user experience.

[0072] This application provides a control method for a garment processing device. When using a constant airflow to care for the garments in the garment processing device, the closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing device is determined by determining the weight of the garments, and the operation of the garment processing device is controlled according to the closure degree. By adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet, the air speed is adjusted, thereby providing different air speeds for garments of different weights, improving the garment care effect and the user experience.

[0073] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating another control method for a garment processing device provided in this application embodiment. The control method for a garment processing device provided in this application embodiment includes the following steps:

[0074] S201: During the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment, if it is determined that the target garment needs to be dried, the target weight of the target garment and the preset air volume required to dry the target garment are obtained.

[0075] In this embodiment, the method for obtaining the target weight of the target garment can refer to the above description, and will not be repeated here. Specifically, determining that the target garment needs to be dried (i.e., determining the end of the steam spraying stage) includes:

[0076] During the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment, the target moisture content of the target garment is determined;

[0077] If the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range and the number of consecutive times the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range exceeds the preset number, it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried.

[0078] In the above, the preset moisture content range and preset number of times can be set according to actual needs. In this embodiment, the specific values ​​of the preset moisture content range and preset number of times are not limited. The preset moisture content range corresponds to the material of the clothing. Different preset moisture content ranges and the corresponding relationships between clothing materials can be preset. When determining whether to dry the target clothing, the material of the target clothing can be determined, and the above-mentioned corresponding relationship can be queried according to the determined material of the target clothing to determine the preset moisture content range corresponding to the material of the target clothing. The preset moisture content is used to characterize the optimal wrinkle removal moisture content range of the clothing material. In this process, by controlling the operation of the steam supply device in the clothing treatment equipment, the steam supply device sprays steam onto the target clothing in the clothing treatment equipment. During the process of the steam supply device spraying steam onto the target clothing, the weight of the target clothing in the current monitoring cycle and the previous monitoring cycle can be obtained by the weight sensor set in the clothing treatment equipment. The target moisture content of the target clothing is determined according to the ratio of the difference between the clothing weights of the two monitoring cycles to the clothing weight of the previous monitoring cycle. When the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range, it indicates that the drying stage for wrinkle removal can begin. However, to prevent accidental errors and uneven drying, this embodiment judges the number of consecutive times the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range. Only when the number of consecutive times exceeds the preset number indicates that the overall moisture content of the target garment is within the optimal moisture content range for wrinkle removal, and at this point, it can be determined that the target garment needs to be dried. It should be noted that if the condition that the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range and the number of consecutive times the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range is not met, the step of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment can be returned to continue until the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range and the number of consecutive times the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range exceeds the preset number. The above monitoring cycle can be set according to actual needs; this embodiment does not specifically limit the monitoring cycle.

[0079] S202: Determine the target weight range to which the target weight belongs.

[0080] S203: Based on the target weight range, perform a query operation on the first correlation to obtain the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing equipment.

[0081] Regarding steps S202 and S203 above, this embodiment pre-sets multiple weight ranges, each corresponding to a pre-set first closure degree. The correspondence between different weight ranges and the first closure degree forms a first correlation relationship. The first closure degree increases as the weight range increases. That is, for lighter clothing, a smaller first closure degree can be set to prevent the airflow speed from being too high, thus avoiding the clothing from sticking to the drying wall during drying. Conversely, for heavier clothing, a larger first closure degree can be set to prevent the airflow speed from being too low, thus ensuring sufficient airflow penetration for the clothing. The weight ranges and the first closure degree can be set according to actual needs; in this embodiment, their specific values ​​are not limited. For example, three weight ranges can be set: less than 400g, greater than or equal to 400g and less than 1000g, and greater than or equal to 1000g. The first closure degree corresponding to the weight less than 400g is 60%, the first closure degree corresponding to the weight greater than or equal to 400g and less than 1000g is 80%, and the first closure degree corresponding to the weight greater than or equal to 1000g is 90%.

[0082] S204: Determine the target speed of the fan in the garment processing equipment based on the preset air volume.

[0083] S205: Determine the target power of the drive unit based on the target first closure degree.

[0084] S206: Control the fan to operate at the target speed so that the fan output air volume reaches the preset air volume, and control the drive device to operate at the target power so that the inlet closure degree reaches the target first closure degree under the drive device driving the baffle to move.

[0085] Regarding steps S204 to S206 above, a baffle 1 and a driving device connected to the baffle 1 are provided at the air inlet 3 of the clothing processing equipment. The baffle 1 has through holes 2. The driving device drives the baffle 1 to move, thereby adjusting the relative position of the through holes 2 and the air inlet 3, thus changing the closure degree of the air inlet 3. When the clothing processing equipment is a washing machine, the air inlet 3 of the clothing processing equipment is the bottom hole of each drum 6 in the washing machine. In this case, the number of through holes 2 on the baffle 1 is the same as the number of bottom holes of the inner drum 6, the through holes 2 correspond one-to-one with the bottom holes, and the size of the through holes 2 and the bottom holes is the same. For details, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4 As shown. Furthermore, a through hole 2 can be accommodated between two adjacent bottom holes of the inner cylinder 6. Thus, when the through hole 2 is located between two adjacent bottom holes of the inner cylinder 6, the closure degree of the bottom holes of the inner cylinder is 100% (i.e., completely closed). For details, please refer to... Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, when through hole 2 is fully aligned with the bottom hole of the inner cylinder, the closure degree of the bottom hole of the inner cylinder is 0% (i.e., fully open). For details, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown. Reference Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the partial closure of the bottom hole of the inner cylinder (i.e., the closure degree of the bottom hole of the inner cylinder is greater than 0% and less than 100%).

[0086] In this system, to adjust the closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing equipment, a drive device is controlled to move a baffle. This movement changes the relative position of the through-hole and the air inlet, thereby adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet and consequently regulating the airflow speed. It should be noted that to ensure the accuracy of the air inlet closure adjustment, when it is determined that the target garment needs to be dried, the drive device can be controlled to move the baffle so that the through-hole of the baffle is completely aligned with the air inlet (i.e., the closure degree of the air inlet is 0%).

[0087] In the above, refer to Figure 5 The driving device includes a drive motor 4 and a drive shaft 5, wherein the drive shaft 5 is connected to the baffle 1, and the drive motor 4 is connected to the drive shaft 5. When it is necessary to adjust the closure degree of the air inlet 3, the drive motor 4 is controlled to work, and the drive motor 4 causes the drive shaft 5 to rotate. Since the drive shaft 5 is connected to the baffle 1, the rotation of the drive shaft 5 drives the baffle 1 to move together, thereby changing the relative position of the through hole 2 of the baffle 1 and the air inlet 3, thus adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet 3.

[0088] In step S205, determining the target power of the drive device based on the target first closure degree includes:

[0089] Based on the target first closure degree, a query operation is performed on the third association relationship to obtain the target power of the drive device. The third association relationship stores multiple sets of correspondences between the first closure degree and the power.

[0090] In this embodiment, to accurately adjust the closure degree of the air inlet, different correspondences between first closure degrees and power can be preset. These correspondences characterize how, when the drive device operates at a certain power, the closure degree of the air inlet can be adjusted to the first closure degree corresponding to that power. After determining the target first closure degree to be adjusted for the air inlet, a query operation can be performed on the above correspondences to determine the target power required by the drive device to achieve the target first closure degree. Controlling the drive device to operate at the target power ensures that the closure degree of the air inlet reaches the target first closure degree. Furthermore, since the air volume output by the fan in the garment processing equipment is related to the fan's rotational speed, a preset correspondence between air volume and target rotational speed can be preset. Based on this correspondence, the target rotational speed required for the fan to output air volume at the preset air volume can be determined. Controlling the fan to operate at the target rotational speed ensures that the fan's output air volume reaches the preset air volume.

[0091] The control method for a garment processing device provided in this embodiment further includes the following steps during the process of controlling the garment processing device based on a target first closure degree and a preset air volume:

[0092] During the control of garment processing equipment, the target change in target weight is determined;

[0093] Update the first closure degree of the target based on the target weight and the change in the target;

[0094] The garment processing equipment is controlled based on the updated target first closure degree.

[0095] In this embodiment, to further remove wrinkles from the target garment and improve its smoothness, during the drying process with the target garment at a target first closure degree and a preset airflow, a monitoring period is set. The weight sensor in the garment processing equipment determines the weight change (i.e., target change) of the target garment within the monitoring period. Based on the target weight and target change, it is determined whether the target first closure degree needs to be updated. If it is determined that the target first closure degree needs to be updated, it is updated based on the target weight and target change. The garment processing equipment is then controlled based on the updated target first closure degree. It should be noted that the control method for the target first closure degree can be referenced to control the garment processing equipment based on a target second closure degree; however, this embodiment will not elaborate on this.

[0096] In the above, the first closure is updated based on the target weight and the target change, including:

[0097] Based on the target weight, determine the target weight range to which the target weight belongs;

[0098] Based on the target weight range, determine the target change range to which the target change belongs;

[0099] Based on the target weight range and the target change range, a query operation is performed on the second association to obtain the target second closure degree. The second association stores the correspondence between multiple sets of weight ranges, change ranges and closure degrees. Each weight range corresponds to multiple change ranges and multiple second closure degrees. The change ranges and second closure degrees are in one-to-one correspondence. The second closure degree corresponding to each weight range decreases as the change range increases.

[0100] Update the first closure of the target using the second closure of the target.

[0101] In this embodiment, multiple sets of correspondences between weight ranges, change ranges, and second closure degrees can be pre-set. After determining the target weight, the target weight range to which the target weight belongs is determined. Within the monitoring period, the target change in the target weight is monitored, and the target change range to which the target change belongs is determined. Based on the target weight range and the target change range, a query operation is performed on the above relationship to obtain the target second closure degree. Since each weight range corresponds to multiple change ranges and multiple second closure degrees, and the change ranges and second closure degrees are in one-to-one correspondence, the second closure degree corresponding to the weight range decreases as the change range increases. Therefore, it can provide drying efficiency for clothes at the initial stage of drying, enabling clothes to dry quickly. In the later stage of drying, the closure degree of the air inlet is reduced to decrease the air velocity, thereby facilitating better removal of wrinkles and improving the smoothness of the clothes. It should be noted that the monitoring period can be set according to actual needs; this embodiment does not specifically limit the monitoring period. The multiple change ranges and multiple second closure degrees corresponding to each weight range are shown in Table 1 below.

[0102] Table 1. Variation range and second degree of closure for each weight range.

[0103]

[0104] Regarding Table 1 above, for example, when the weight range is <400g, there are two ranges of change: one is less than <15%, and the other is 15%~35%. The second closure degree corresponding to the <15% change range is 60% closed, and the second closure degree corresponding to the 15%~35% change range is 0% closed. For other weight ranges of 400g~1000g and >1000g, the correspondence between the change range and the second closure degree can refer to the description for the <400g weight range. It should be noted that when the change range is <15%, its second closure degree is consistent with the first closure degree corresponding to that weight range. Furthermore, the correspondence between each weight range, the change range, and the second closure degree can be set according to actual needs; this embodiment does not impose any limitations on it.

[0105] This application provides a control method for a garment processing device. When using a constant airflow to care for the garments in the garment processing device, the closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing device is determined by determining the weight of the garments, and the operation of the garment processing device is controlled according to the closure degree. By adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet, the air speed is adjusted, thereby providing different air speeds for garments of different weights, improving the garment care effect and the user experience.

[0106] Below is an example illustrating the control process when the clothing handling equipment is a washing machine. Please refer to the following for details. Figure 3 As shown:

[0107] Place the clothes in the garment processing unit and select the garment care program. At this point, the bottom hole of the inner drum and the through hole of the baffle are perfectly aligned. Next, control the steam supply device in the washing machine to spray steam onto the clothes. During this process, continuously monitor the moisture content of the clothes to determine if it has reached the preset moisture content range for this type of fabric. Multiple checks are performed; if the preset moisture content range has been reached a predetermined number of times or more, the clothes are ready to begin the drying stage. After the drying stage begins, firstly, the weight of the clothes is measured by a weight sensor. Based on the weight of the clothes, the target first closure degree of the bottom hole is selected. The washing machine is controlled according to the target first closure degree and the preset airflow. Then, continuously monitor the change in the weight of the clothes inside the drum, update the first closure degree of the bottom hole based on the weight of the clothes and the change in weight, and control the washing machine according to the updated first closure degree. Finally, identify the moisture content of the clothes to determine if they are dry. If not, continue to control the washing machine according to the updated first closure degree; if dry, the entire care process ends and the machine is turned off.

[0108] refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of a control device for a garment processing apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application. The control device for a garment processing apparatus provided in this application includes: an acquisition module 10, a determination module 20, and a control module 30. The acquisition module 10 is used to acquire the target weight of the target garment and the preset airflow required to dry the target garment when it is determined that the target garment needs to be dried during the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing apparatus. The determination module 20 is used to determine a target first closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing apparatus based on the target weight. The control module 30 is used to control the garment processing apparatus based on the target first closure degree and the preset airflow.

[0109] In this embodiment, the determining module 20 is further configured to:

[0110] Determine the target weight range to which the target weight belongs;

[0111] Based on the target weight range, a query operation is performed on the first association to obtain the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing device. The first association stores multiple sets of correspondences between weight ranges and first closure degrees, and the first closure degree increases as the weight range increases.

[0112] In this embodiment, the determining module 20 is further configured to:

[0113] During the control of the garment processing equipment, the target change in the target weight is determined;

[0114] Update the first closure degree of the target based on the target weight and the target change.

[0115] In this embodiment, the control module 30 is further configured to:

[0116] The garment processing equipment is controlled according to the updated target first closure degree.

[0117] In this embodiment, the determining module 20 is further configured to:

[0118] Based on the target weight, determine the target weight range to which the target weight belongs;

[0119] Based on the target weight range, determine the target change range to which the target change belongs;

[0120] Based on the target weight range and the target change range, a query operation is performed on the second association relationship to obtain the target second closure degree. The second association relationship stores the correspondence between multiple sets of weight ranges, change ranges and second closure degrees. Each weight range corresponds to multiple change ranges and multiple second closure degrees. The change ranges and second closure degrees are in one-to-one correspondence. The second closure degree corresponding to each weight range decreases as the change range increases.

[0121] The target first closure is updated using the target second closure.

[0122] In this embodiment, a baffle and a driving device connected to the baffle are provided at the air inlet of the clothing processing equipment. The baffle has a through hole, and the driving device drives the baffle to move to adjust the relative position of the through hole and the air inlet, thereby changing the degree of closure of the air inlet.

[0123] In this embodiment, the control module 30 is also used for:

[0124] The target rotational speed of the fan in the garment processing equipment is determined based on the preset air volume.

[0125] The target power of the drive device is determined based on the target first degree of closure.

[0126] The fan is controlled to operate at the target speed so that the air volume output by the fan reaches the preset air volume, and the drive device is controlled to operate at the target power so that the closure degree of the air inlet reaches the target first closure degree under the drive device driving the baffle to move.

[0127] In this embodiment, the control module 30 is further configured to:

[0128] Based on the target first closure degree, a query operation is performed on the third association relationship to obtain the target power of the driving device. The third association relationship stores multiple sets of correspondences between the first closure degree and the power.

[0129] In this embodiment, the determining module 20 is further configured to:

[0130] During the process of spraying steam onto the target garment in the garment processing equipment, the target moisture content of the target garment is determined;

[0131] When the target moisture content is within a preset moisture content range and the number of consecutive times the target moisture content is within the preset moisture content range is greater than a preset number, it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried.

[0132] This application provides a control device for a garment processing equipment. When using a constant airflow to care for the garments in the garment processing equipment, the closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing equipment is determined by determining the weight of the garments, and the operation of the garment processing equipment is controlled according to the closure degree. By adjusting the closure degree of the air inlet, the air speed is adjusted, thereby providing different air speeds for garments of different weights, improving the garment care effect and the user experience.

[0133] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 The illustrated garment handling device 400 includes at least one processor 401, a memory 402, at least one network interface 404, and other user interfaces 403. The various components in the garment handling device 400 are coupled together via a bus system 405. It is understood that the bus system 405 is used to implement communication between these components. In addition to a data bus, the bus system 405 also includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus. However, for clarity, ... Figure 12 The general designated all buses as Bus System 405.

[0134] The user interface 403 may include a display, keyboard, or clicking device (e.g., mouse, trackball, touchpad, or touchscreen).

[0135] It is understood that the memory 402 in the embodiments of the present invention can be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory can be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or flash memory. The volatile memory can be random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example, but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDRSDRAM), Enhanced Synchronous DRAM (ESDRAM), Synchronous Link DRAM (SLDRAM), and Direct Rambus RAM (DRRAM). The memory 402 described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0136] In some implementations, memory 402 stores elements, executable units or data structures, or subsets thereof, or extended sets thereof: operating system 4021 and application program 4022.

[0137] The operating system 4021 includes various system programs, such as the framework layer, core library layer, and driver layer, used to implement various basic business functions and handle hardware-based tasks. The application program 4022 includes various applications, such as a media player and a browser, used to implement various application functions. The program implementing the method of this embodiment can be included in the application program 4022.

[0138] In this embodiment of the invention, by calling the program or instructions stored in memory 402, specifically the program or instructions stored in application program 4022, processor 401 is used to execute the method steps provided in each method embodiment, such as: during the process of spraying steam onto the target clothing in the clothing processing device, if it is determined that the target clothing needs to be dried, obtaining the target weight of the target clothing and the preset air volume required to dry the target clothing; determining the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the clothing processing device according to the target weight; and controlling the clothing processing device according to the target first closure degree and the preset air volume.

[0139] The methods disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention can be applied to processor 401, or implemented by processor 401. Processor 401 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In the implementation process, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuit of the hardware in processor 401 or by instructions in the form of software. The processor 401 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software units in the decoding processor. The software units may be located in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory 402. Processor 401 reads the information in memory 402 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.

[0140] It is understood that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, or a combination thereof. For hardware implementation, the processing unit can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), general-purpose processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, other electronic units for performing the functions described herein, or combinations thereof.

[0141] For software implementation, the techniques described herein can be implemented by units that perform the functions described herein. The software code can be stored in memory and executed by a processor. The memory can be implemented in the processor or external to the processor.

[0142] The garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment can be as follows: Figure 12 The garment processing equipment shown can perform the following functions: Figure 1-3 All steps of the control method for clothing processing equipment, thereby achieving Figure 1-3 For details on the technical effects of the control method for the garment processing equipment shown, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1-3 The relevant descriptions are presented concisely and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0143] This invention also provides a storage medium (computer-readable storage medium). This storage medium stores one or more programs. The storage medium may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; it may also include non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory, flash memory, hard disk, or solid-state drive; and it may also include combinations of the above types of memory.

[0144] When one or more programs in the storage medium can be executed by one or more processors to implement the control method of the garment processing equipment executed on the control device side of the garment processing equipment.

[0145] The processor is used to execute a control program for a garment processing device stored in a memory to implement the following steps of a control method for a garment processing device executed on the control device side: during the process of spraying steam onto target garments in the garment processing device, if it is determined that the target garments need to be dried, the processor obtains the target weight of the target garments and the preset air volume required to dry the target garments; based on the target weight, the processor determines the target first closure degree of the air inlet in the garment processing device; and the processor controls the garment processing device based on the target first closure degree and the preset air volume.

[0146] Those skilled in the art will further recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the components and steps of the various examples have been generally described in terms of functionality in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementations should not be considered beyond the scope of this invention.

[0147] The steps of the methods or algorithms described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in hardware, a software module executed by a processor, or a combination of both. The software module can be located in random access memory (RAM), main memory, read-only memory (ROM), electrically programmable ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art.

[0148] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The method comprises the following steps: In the process of spraying steam to target clothes in a clothes treatment device, if it is determined that the target clothes need to be dried, the target weight of the target clothes and a preset air volume required for drying the target clothes are obtained; According to the target weight, a target first closing degree of an air inlet in the clothes treatment device is determined; According to the target first closing degree and the preset air volume, the clothes treatment device is controlled; The method further comprises the following steps: In the process of controlling the clothes treatment device, a target change amount of the target weight is determined; According to the target weight and the target change amount, the target first closing degree is updated; 2. The method of claim 1, wherein, According to the updated target first closing degree, the clothes treatment device is controlled. The method further comprises the following steps: According to the target weight, a target weight interval to which the target weight belongs is determined; According to the target weight interval, a target change amount interval to which the target change amount belongs is determined; 3. The method of claim 2, wherein, According to the target weight interval and the target change amount interval, a second closing degree is obtained by performing a query operation on a second association relationship, the second association relationship stores a plurality of corresponding relationships between weight intervals, change amount intervals and second closing degrees, each weight interval corresponds to a plurality of change amount intervals and a plurality of second closing degrees, the change amount interval and the second closing degree are one-to-one corresponding, and the second closing degree corresponding to each weight interval decreases with the increase of the change amount interval; The target first closing degree is updated by using the target second closing degree. The air inlet in the clothes treatment device is provided with a baffle and a driving device connected with the baffle, the baffle has a through hole, and the driving device drives the baffle to move to adjust the relative position of the through hole and the air inlet, so that the closing degree of the air inlet changes; The method further comprises the following steps: According to the preset air volume, a target rotating speed of a fan in the clothes treatment device is determined; 4. The method of claim 1, wherein, According to the target first closing degree, a target power of the driving device is determined; The fan is controlled to work at the target rotating speed, so that the air volume output by the fan reaches the preset air volume, and the driving device is controlled to work at the target power, so that the closing degree of the air inlet reaches the target first closing degree under the movement of the baffle driven by the driving device. ​ ​ ​ 5. The method of claim 4, wherein, The determining the target power of the driving device according to the target first closing degree comprises: performing a query operation on a third correlation relationship according to the target first closing degree, to obtain the target power of the driving device, the third correlation relationship storing a plurality of corresponding relationships between first closing degrees and powers.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determining that the target clothes need to be dried comprises: determining a target moisture content of the target clothes in a process of spraying steam to the target clothes in the clothes processing device; when the target moisture content is in a preset moisture content interval and a continuous number of times that the target moisture content is in the preset moisture content interval is greater than a preset number of times, determining that the target clothes need to be dried. 7.A control apparatus of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, comprise: an acquisition module, configured to acquire a target weight of the target clothes and a preset air volume required for drying the target clothes, if it is determined that the target clothes need to be dried in a process of spraying steam to the target clothes in a clothes processing device; a determination module, configured to determine a target first closing degree of an air inlet in the clothes processing device according to the target weight; a control module, configured to control the clothes processing device according to the target first closing degree and the preset air volume. The determination module is further configured to determine a target weight interval to which the target weight belongs. perform a query operation on a first correlation relationship according to the target weight interval, to obtain the target first closing degree of the air inlet in the clothes processing device, the first correlation relationship storing a plurality of corresponding relationships between weight intervals and first closing degrees, the first closing degree increasing with an increase of the weight interval. 8.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, comprise: a processor and a memory, the processor being configured to execute a control program of a clothes processing device stored in the memory, to implement the control method of the clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A storage medium, characterized by The storage medium stores one or more programs, which can be executed by one or more processors to implement the control method of the clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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