Steam control method and steam control device for clothing care

By setting up multiple steam nozzles and clothing sensors in the washing machine, selecting appropriate nozzles according to the number of times the clothes contacts is solved, and efficient care of different clothes is achieved.

CN117090016BActive Publication Date: 2025-07-11GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202311063061.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-22
Publication Date
2025-07-11
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-22

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Technical Problem

When existing washing machines steam care for clothes of different thicknesses, the steam nozzle cannot be effectively sprayed onto the clothes, resulting in poor care results.

Method used

Two steam nozzles are provided in the washing machine, one is located on the upper side wall of the drum and the other is located on the side wall of the drum. A clothing sensor is arranged near the second steam nozzle. According to the number of contacts between the clothes and the sensor, a suitable steam nozzle is selected for ejection to ensure that the steam can be absorbed effectively.

Benefits of technology

Regardless of the light and heavy clothing, it can absorb steam efficiently and improve the care effect of clothing, especially the care effect of heavy clothing.

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Abstract

The present application relates to a steam control method and a steam control device for clothing care. The method includes: when the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, determining the number of contacts between the clothing and the clothing sensor, wherein the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference between the clothing sensor and the first steam nozzle is greater than a set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum; if the number of contacts is less than a preset number threshold, controlling the second steam nozzle to eject steam, wherein the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, controlling the first steam nozzle to eject steam. The present application improves the clothing care effect.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of washing machines, and in particular, to a steam control method and a steam control device for clothing care. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the washing and care industry and the continuous improvement of the national living standards, consumers' requirements and expectations for washing and care products are no longer limited to the washing effect of clothes. Instead, more attention is paid to the care effect of some special materials of clothes, such as wool, down, silk, etc. These special and high-end materials are usually relatively fragile and will have problems such as wool shrinkage, low down fluffiness, and silk wrinkles under the mechanical action and high temperature of the washing machine. In addition, the requirements for wrinkle removal and odor removal of some clothes are also attracting more and more attention from consumers. For example, when going out for a business meeting, it is found that one's suit has obvious wrinkles; before receiving guests at home, it is found that the clothes are wrinkled and have a slovenly feeling; the musty smell of clothes during the changing of seasons, the smell of tobacco and alcohol in social occasions, etc. If clean clothes are washed again, it is time-consuming and laborious and increases the wear of the clothes. The steam care function of the washing and drying machine can easily achieve wrinkle removal and odor removal of clothes.

[0003] At present, the method of caring for clothes by a washing and drying machine is also widely used. Generally, there is only one steam nozzle in the drum. However, due to the different thicknesses of the clothes, the heights to which the clothes are brought by the lifting ribs are also different. In this way, the steam ejected from the steam nozzle cannot completely fall on the clothes, and the clothes cannot effectively absorb the steam, resulting in poor clothing care effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a steam control method and a steam control device for clothing care to solve the problem of poor clothing care effect.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a steam control method for clothing care. The method includes: when the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, determining the number of contacts between the clothes and the clothes sensor, where the preset sensor position where the clothes sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference from the first steam nozzle is greater than the set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum; if the number of contacts is less than the preset number threshold, controlling the second steam nozzle to eject steam, where the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than the preset distance; if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, controlling the first steam nozzle to eject steam.

[0006] Optionally, after controlling the steam nozzle to eject steam, the method further includes: when it is detected that the moisture content of the clothes reaches the preset moisture content, controlling the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam.

[0007] Optionally, after controlling the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam, the method further includes: controlling the washing machine to enter a drying mode.

[0008] In a second aspect, the present application provides a steam control device, which includes a first steam nozzle, a second steam nozzle and a clothing sensor; the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum, and the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference between the two is greater than a set distance; the second steam nozzle is provided on the side wall of the drum of the washing machine, and the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; the second steam nozzle is used to eject steam when the number of contacts between the clothing and the clothing sensor is less than a preset number threshold, and the first steam nozzle is used to eject steam when the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold.

[0009] Optionally, the second steam nozzle is provided at the central axis position of the drum, and the position of the second steam nozzle is lower than the position of the clothing sensor.

[0010] Optionally, the clothing sensor is provided in the drum or on the observation window.

[0011] In a third aspect, the present application provides a steam control device for clothing care, which includes: a determination module, configured to determine the number of contacts between clothing and a clothing sensor when the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, where the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference between the two is greater than a set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum; a first control module, configured to control the second steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is less than a preset number threshold, where the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; a second control module, configured to control the first steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold.

[0012] In a fourth aspect, the present application provides a washing machine, which includes: at least one communication interface; at least one bus connected to the at least one communication interface; at least one processor connected to the at least one bus; at least one memory connected to the at least one bus, where the processor is configured to:

[0013] When the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, determine the number of times the laundry contacts the laundry sensor, where the preset sensor position where the laundry sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference from the first steam nozzle is greater than a set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum; if the number of contacts is less than a preset number threshold, control the second steam nozzle to eject steam, where the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, control the first steam nozzle to eject steam.

[0014] In a fifth aspect, the present application also provides a computer storage medium storing computer-executable instructions for executing the steam control method for laundry care according to any one of the above in the present application.

[0015] The above technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application have the following advantages compared with the prior art: In the washing machine, a first steam nozzle with a higher position and a second steam nozzle with a lower position are additionally provided, and a laundry sensor is provided near the position of the second steam nozzle. When the number of times the laundry contacts the laundry sensor is less than the preset number threshold, it means that the laundry is heavy and cannot be lifted to the first steam nozzle at a higher position, so the second steam nozzle at a lower position is used to eject steam to care for the laundry. When the number of times the laundry contacts the laundry sensor is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, it means that the laundry is light and can be lifted to the first steam nozzle at a higher position, so the first steam nozzle at a higher position is used to eject steam to care for the laundry. Regardless of the weight of the laundry, it can efficiently absorb steam and improve the laundry care effect. Description of the Drawings

[0016] The drawings here are incorporated into the specification and form a part of the specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present invention and used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements, unless otherwise stated, and the drawings in the figures do not constitute a proportional limitation.

[0019] Figure 1Flowchart of a steam control method for clothing care provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a steam care device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 Flowchart of steam control for clothing care provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of a steam control device for clothing care provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 In it, 1 is the water inlet pipe; 2 is the inner tub; 3 is the lifting rib; 4 is the steam water box; 5 is the first steam nozzle; 6 is the central axis; 7-1 is the first steam outlet pipe; 7-2 is the second steam outlet pipe; 8-1 is the first steam outlet valve; 8-2 is the second steam outlet valve; 9 is the clothing sensor. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed.

[0027] The present application discloses a steam control method for clothing care, which is applied to a washing machine to improve the clothing care effect. For example Figure 1 As shown, the method includes the following steps:

[0028] Step 101: When the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, determine the number of times the clothing contacts the clothing sensor.

[0029] Among them, the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle, and the distance difference between the clothing sensor and the first steam nozzle is greater than the set distance. The first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum.

[0030] The care mode of the washing machine includes a steam ironing stage and a drying care stage. In the steam ironing stage, the water in the steam water box is heated to generate steam that enters the inside of the drum. The steam penetrates into the clothes, playing the role of removing odors and wrinkles. After the clothes are evenly wetted by the steam, they enter the drying care stage. During the drying care process, high-temperature and low-humidity air is mainly produced by the air supply fan and the heat source, and this air is blown into the inner drum to increase the temperature of the clothes, thereby evaporating the moisture on the clothes and discharging the evaporated moisture out of the machine body. At the same time, with the continuous blowing of the wind by the fan and the corresponding drying temperature, the clothes wrinkles are smoothed and the flat state of the clothes is restored.

[0031] The embodiment of the present application is applied to the steam ironing stage. After the steam ironing is started, the washing machine controls the steam water box to be heated, and the water temperature in the steam water box begins to rise and generate steam. At this time, the steam does not erupt, and the washing machine controls the clothes to start to perform a parabolic motion under the action of the lifting rib.

[0032] There is a first steam nozzle in the drum of the washing machine, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum. Under normal circumstances, the steam water box and the steam generator jointly generate high-temperature steam, which enters the drum through the first steam nozzle. Under the continuous blowing of a large amount of air and in combination with the corresponding drying temperature, the clothing fibers can be softened, the clothing wrinkles can be smoothed, and the flat state of the clothing can be restored. However, the position of the first steam nozzle is set relatively high, and relatively heavy clothes may not be able to be lifted to a high position in the drum, and the hot steam is in an upward floating state, so relatively heavy clothes cannot effectively absorb the steam.

[0033] On the basis of the prior art, the present application adds a set of steam care devices and clothing sensors. The steam care devices include a second steam nozzle and a steam outlet pipe. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the steam care equipment, from Figure 2 It can be seen that the water inlet pipe 1 is connected to the steam water box 4. The first steam nozzle 5 is arranged at a relatively high position on the side wall of the inner barrel 2. The first steam nozzle 5 is connected to the steam water box 4 through the first steam outlet pipe 7-1, and a first steam outlet valve 8-1 is provided on the first steam outlet pipe 7-1; the second steam nozzle is arranged on the side wall of the drum of the washing machine, and the position of the second steam nozzle is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle. The second steam nozzle is connected to the steam water box 4 through the second steam outlet pipe 7-2, and a second steam outlet valve 8-2 is provided on the second steam outlet pipe 7-2.

[0034] The clothing sensor 9 is set at a preset sensor position, where the preset sensor position is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference between them is greater than a set distance. That is to say, the position of the clothing sensor is much lower than the position of the first steam nozzle, and the position of the second steam nozzle is very close to the position of the clothing sensor. Then the position of the second steam nozzle is also much lower than the position of the first steam nozzle.

[0035] As Figure 2 shown, the second steam nozzle is set at the position of the central axis 6, and the clothing sensor is set at a position above the central axis. The clothing sensor can also be set on the observation window, but the position of the clothing sensor is higher than the position of the second steam nozzle.

[0036] During the process of the washing machine controlling the clothing to do parabolic motion through the lifting rib 3, the contact times between the clothing and the clothing sensor are determined.

[0037] Step 102: If the contact times are less than a preset number threshold, control the second steam nozzle to eject steam.

[0038] Wherein, the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance.

[0039] If the contact times are less than the preset number threshold, it indicates that the clothing is heavy and cannot be thrown to the position of the clothing sensor. Since the second steam nozzle is relatively close to the clothing sensor, at this time, controlling the second steam nozzle to eject steam can make the clothing come into contact with the steam and thus obtain effective care.

[0040] The principle of care is as follows: The steam enters the inside of the drum and then penetrates into the clothing, playing a role in removing odors and wrinkles; then it will enter the drying care process. During the drying care process, the drying temperature is an important operating condition index. With the change of the ambient temperature, various properties of the textile materials will change accordingly. During the care drying process, mainly by using the air supply fan and heat source to produce high-temperature and low-humidity air and blowing it into the washing tub to increase the temperature of the clothing, thus evaporating the moisture on the clothing and discharging the evaporated moisture out of the body to play a care role.

[0041] Preferably, the position of the clothing sensor is higher than the position of the second steam nozzle. Even if the clothing does not touch the clothing sensor, the clothing may still be thrown to a position level with or slightly lower than the second steam nozzle and can still get the steam ejected from the second steam nozzle.

[0042] Step 103: If the contact times are greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, control the first steam nozzle to eject steam.

[0043] If the contact times are greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, it indicates that the clothing is light and can be lifted to a higher position by the lifting rib, then control the first steam nozzle to eject steam.

[0044] In this application, a first steam nozzle with a relatively high position and a second steam nozzle with a relatively low position are additionally provided in the washing machine, and a clothing sensor is arranged near the position of the second steam nozzle. When the number of contacts between the clothing and the clothing sensor is less than the preset number threshold, it indicates that the clothing is heavy and cannot be lifted to the first steam nozzle at a relatively high position. Then, the second steam nozzle at the lower position is used to eject steam to care for the clothing. When the number of contacts between the clothing and the clothing sensor is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, it indicates that the clothing is light and can be lifted to the first steam nozzle at a relatively high position. Then, the first steam nozzle at the higher position is used to eject steam to care for the clothing. Regardless of the weight of the clothing, steam can be efficiently absorbed, improving the clothing care effect.

[0045] In addition, when the washing machine detects that the moisture content of the clothing reaches the preset moisture content, it indicates that the steam ironing of the clothing is completed. Then, it controls the first steam nozzle or the second steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam, and then controls the washing machine to enter the drying care mode. After the drying care is completed, the entire care process ends.

[0046] Figure 3 It is a steam control flow chart for clothing care. When the care program of the washing machine is started, the washing machine performs steam electroheating according to the steam care program selected by the customer, and the clothing inside the drum rotates synchronously. During this process, the number of contacts between the clothing and the clothing sensor is calculated and recorded as A. When A≥10, the upper steam nozzle is opened to mainly spray steam on the completely thrown-open clothing to improve the steam absorption efficiency of the clothing. When A<10, the central axis nozzle is used to spray steam on the clothing that cannot be lifted to improve the steam absorption efficiency of the clothing. The washing machine selects to open the upper steam port or the central axis steam port according to the movement track of the clothing in the drum and the number of contacts to improve the steam absorption efficiency of the clothing and optimize the care.

[0047] In the prior art, when high-temperature steam enters the drum, since the position of the steam nozzle is at the front air duct position of the drum, in the early stage of steam generation, the steam nozzle directly sprays onto the observation window. Affected by the low temperature of the observation window glass, the steam is condensed into water droplets by the observation window, reducing the steam utilization rate and affecting the clothing care efficiency.

[0048] This application sets two-way steam nozzles, namely an upper steam nozzle and a central axis steam nozzle. The upper steam nozzle mainly sprays steam on the completely thrown-open and light clothing to improve the steam absorption efficiency of the clothing. The central axis nozzle mainly sprays steam on the heavy clothing that cannot be completely lifted to improve the steam absorption efficiency of the clothing.

[0049] By adding a steam nozzle to the central axis of the rotating drum and connecting the steam generator and the steam water box, during the care process, for heavy clothes that cannot be fully lifted to the upper side of the drum, the steam generated by the steam generator is directly ejected from the steam nozzle at the central axis of the drum. The clothes are lifted by the lifting ribs in the drum and can directly contact the steam at the central axis nozzle, ensuring that the clothes are evenly wetted by the steam. And because the steam is hot steam and has an upward movement trend, the drum can be quickly filled with steam, improving the efficiency of the clothes absorbing steam.

[0050] Based on the same technical concept, the present application also provides a steam control device for clothing care, as Figure 4 shown. The device includes:

[0051] A determination module 401, configured to determine the number of contacts between the clothes and the clothes sensor when the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, wherein the preset sensor position where the clothes sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference from the first steam nozzle is greater than the set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum;

[0052] A first control module 402, configured to control the second steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is less than the preset number threshold, wherein the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than the preset distance;

[0053] A second control module 403, configured to control the first steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold.

[0054] Optionally, the device is further configured to:

[0055] Control the first steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold.

[0056] Optionally, the device is further configured to:

[0057] When it is detected that the moisture content of the clothes reaches the preset moisture content, control the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam.

[0058] Optionally, the device is further configured to:

[0059] Control the washing machine to enter the drying mode.

[0060] As Figure 5 shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine, including a processor 501, a communication interface 502, a memory 503, and a communication bus 504. Among them, the processor 501, the communication interface 502, and the memory 503 complete mutual communication through the communication bus 504.

[0061] The memory 503 is used to store computer programs.

[0062] In one embodiment of the present application, when the processor 501 executes the program stored in the memory 503, it implements the steam control method for clothing care provided by any one of the foregoing method embodiments, including:

[0063] When the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, determine the number of contacts between the clothing and the clothing sensor, wherein the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle and the distance difference from the first steam nozzle is greater than a set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall in the drum;

[0064] If the number of contacts is less than the preset number threshold, control the second steam nozzle to eject steam, wherein the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than the preset distance;

[0065] If the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, control the first steam nozzle to eject steam.

[0066] Optionally, after controlling the steam nozzle to eject steam, the method further includes:

[0067] When it is detected that the moisture content of the clothing reaches the preset moisture content, control the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam.

[0068] Optionally, after controlling the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam, the method further includes:

[0069] Control the washing machine to enter the drying mode.

[0070] The embodiment of the present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the steam control method for clothing care provided by any one of the foregoing method embodiments.

[0071] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or may be distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment.

[0072] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus a general hardware platform, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on such an understanding, the essence of the above technical solution or the part that contributes to the related technology can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., and includes several instructions for causing a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods described in each embodiment or some parts of the embodiments.

[0073] It should be understood that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and are not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" as used herein may also include the plural. The terms "comprising", "including", "containing", and "having" are inclusive and thus specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or their combinations. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not to be construed as necessarily requiring them to be performed in the particular order described or illustrated, unless the order of performance is explicitly stated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0074] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to these embodiments shown herein, but rather will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A steam control method for clothing care, characterized in that, The method includes: When the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, determining the number of times the clothing contacts the clothing sensor, where the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle, and the distance difference between the clothing sensor and the first steam nozzle is greater than a set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall of the drum; If the number of contacts is less than a preset number threshold, controlling the second steam nozzle to eject steam, where the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; If the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold, controlling the first steam nozzle to eject steam.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After controlling the steam nozzle to eject steam, the method further includes: When it is detected that the moisture content of the clothing reaches a preset moisture content, controlling the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein After controlling the steam nozzle to stop ejecting steam, the method further includes: Controlling the washing machine to enter the drying mode.

4. A steam control device adopting the steam control method for clothing care according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The steam control device includes a first steam nozzle, a second steam nozzle, and a clothing sensor; The first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall of the drum, the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle, and the distance difference between the clothing sensor and the first steam nozzle is greater than a set distance; The second steam nozzle is provided on the side wall of the drum of the washing machine, and the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; The second steam nozzle is used to eject steam when the number of times the clothing contacts the clothing sensor is less than a preset number threshold, and the first steam nozzle is used to eject steam when the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold.

5. The steam control device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second steam nozzle is provided at the central axis position of the drum, and the position of the second steam nozzle is lower than the position of the clothing sensor.

6. The steam control device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clothing sensor is provided in the drum or on the observation window.

7. A steam control device for clothing care, characterized in that, The device includes: A determination module, configured to determine the number of times the clothing contacts the clothing sensor when the washing machine enters the steam ironing stage, where the preset sensor position where the clothing sensor is located is lower than the position of the first steam nozzle, and the distance difference between the clothing sensor and the first steam nozzle is greater than a set distance, and the first steam nozzle is located on the upper side wall of the drum; A first control module, configured to control the second steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is less than a preset number threshold, where the distance difference between the position of the second steam nozzle and the preset sensor position is less than a preset distance; A second control module, configured to control the first steam nozzle to eject steam if the number of contacts is greater than or equal to the preset number threshold.

8. A washing machine, characterized in that, It includes a processor, a communication interface, a memory, and a communication bus. Among them, the processor, the communication interface, and the memory complete mutual communication through the communication bus; The memory is used to store computer programs; The processor is configured to implement the method according to any one of claims 1-3 when executing the program stored on the memory.

9. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the method according to any one of claims 1-3 is implemented.

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