A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a clothes processing device, which comprises a distance measuring module and a control module; the distance measuring module is used for collecting distance data; the control module is used for receiving the distance data sent by the distance measuring module, obtaining a control instruction corresponding to the distance data, and controlling the clothes processing device to operate according to the obtained control instruction. The clothes processing device of the application collects the distance data between the clothes processing device and an object through the distance measuring module, obtains a control instruction corresponding to the distance data through the control module, controls the clothes processing device to operate according to the obtained control instruction, realizes the control of the clothes processing device, does not need to set a touch film, and can control the clothes processing device without contact, so that the control effect is good, the problem of poor touch control effect in the prior art is solved, the operation reliability of the clothes processing device is improved, and the use experience of users is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing technology, specifically, it relates to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Touchscreen washing machines are becoming increasingly common. Currently, most top-loading washing machines use touchscreen controls, including resistive touch buttons and capacitive touch buttons.

[0003] Capacitive touch buttons work by sensing an electric current when touched by a finger, converting the capacitive signal into a control signal to control the washing machine. Resistive touch buttons work by applying pressure to a resistor with the human body, causing a change in resistance. This change in resistance alters the signal in the circuit, thus controlling the washing machine. Some washing machines also use touchscreen controls, with a controllable LCD screen on the surface.

[0004] These touch control methods all have certain drawbacks. During washing, water is unavoidable; when the user's hands or the touch film are wet, the touch effect is poor and control becomes impossible. Furthermore, piezoelectric touch requires a certain level of pressure to achieve control. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a garment processing device that solves the technical problem of poor touch control performance in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A garment processing device, comprising: The ranging module is used to collect distance data; The control module is used to receive distance data sent by the ranging module, obtain control commands corresponding to the distance data, and control the operation of the clothing processing equipment according to the obtained control commands.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the ranging module is an ultrasonic ranging module, and its transceiver end protrudes from the panel of the clothing processing device. The garment processing equipment has the following features on its panel: The data acquisition identification area includes multiple identification zones, each at a different distance from the ranging module; the distance between each identification zone and the ranging module corresponds to a control command; each identification zone has a text or graphic label corresponding to the control command.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the data acquisition identification area includes a first identification area, a second identification area, a third identification area, a fourth identification area, a fifth identification area, and a sixth identification area; The control command corresponding to the distance d1 between the first marking area and the ranging module is the power on / off command. The first marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate power on / off. The control command corresponding to the distance d2 between the second marking area and the ranging module is a start / pause command. The second marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate start / pause. The control command corresponding to the distance d3 between the third marking area and the ranging module is the water level command. The third marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate the water level. The control command corresponding to the distance d4 between the fourth marking area and the ranging module is a program command, and the fourth marking area has text or graphic markings to identify the program; The control command corresponding to the distance d5 between the fifth marking area and the ranging module is the washing time command. The fifth marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate the washing time. The control command corresponding to the distance d6 between the sixth marking area and the ranging module is the intensity command. The sixth marking area has text or graphic markings indicating the washing intensity.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is further configured to: When the received distance data is within the first set range, the corresponding control command obtained is the power on / off command; or / and, When the received distance data is within the second set range, the corresponding control command obtained is a start / pause command; or / and, When the received distance data is within the third preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is a water level command; the corresponding water level is selected based on the number of consecutive water level commands obtained. or / and, When the received distance data is within the fourth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is a program command; the corresponding washing program is selected based on the number of consecutive program commands obtained. or / and, When the received distance data is within the fifth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is the washing time command; the corresponding washing time is selected according to the number of consecutive times the washing time command is obtained. or / and, When the received distance data is within the sixth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is an intensity command; based on the number of consecutive times the intensity command is obtained, the corresponding washing intensity is selected.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is further configured to: When the obtained control command includes multiple selection commands, the corresponding selection command is selected according to the number of times the control command is obtained consecutively.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is further configured to: Determine whether the received distance data exceeds the distance threshold; If the received distance data exceeds the distance threshold, the distance data is determined to be invalid and discarded. If the received distance data does not exceed the distance threshold, the distance data is determined to be valid, and the corresponding control command is obtained.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, two ranging modules are provided, and the two ranging modules are arranged opposite to each other; the data acquisition identification area is located between the two ranging modules. The control module is also used for: When the distance data sent by the first ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and the distance data sent by the second ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the distance data sent by the first ranging module is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data sent by the first ranging module is obtained. When the distance data received from the second ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and the distance data received from the first ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the distance data received from the second ranging module is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data received from the second ranging module is obtained.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is further configured to: When the distance data received from the first ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules for a continuous first set time, and the distance data received from the second ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the child lock function is activated.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the garment processing device further includes: An indicator light module is used to indicate different washing programs through the status of the indicator lights; The display module is used to display the selected water level and / or time.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the ranging module collects distance data every second predetermined time interval.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are as follows: The clothing processing device of the present invention collects distance data between itself and the object by designing a distance measuring module, and the control module obtains control instructions corresponding to the distance data. The control module controls the operation of the clothing processing device according to the obtained control instructions, thereby realizing the control of the clothing processing device. There is no need to set up a touch film, and the clothing processing device can be controlled without contact. The control effect is good, which solves the problem of poor touch control effect in the prior art, improves the operational reliability of the clothing processing device, and improves the user experience.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer after reading the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel of the garment processing device proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the panel of the garment processing device proposed in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic ranging module; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the panel of the garment processing device proposed in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the panel of the garment processing device proposed in this invention.

[0020] Figure label: 10. Ranging module; 11. Transmitter; 12. Receiver; 20. Distance measuring module; 30. Data collection identification area. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0023] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] To address the technical problem of poor touch control performance in current garment processing equipment, this invention proposes a garment processing device that uses a distance measuring module to detect distance and controls the operation of the garment processing device according to control commands corresponding to the distance, thereby achieving control of the garment processing device and solving the problem of poor touch control performance. The garment processing device of this invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The clothing processing device in this embodiment mainly includes a ranging module and a control module.

[0027] The ranging module is used to collect distance data and send the collected distance data to the control module.

[0028] The control module receives distance data sent by the ranging module, obtains control commands corresponding to the distance data, and controls the operation of the clothing processing equipment according to the obtained control commands.

[0029] The distance measuring module can measure the distance between itself and objects (including living and non-living objects). Different distances correspond to different control commands, which in turn control the clothing processing equipment to perform corresponding operations.

[0030] The clothing processing device in this embodiment collects distance data between itself and objects through a distance measuring module. The control module obtains control commands corresponding to the distance data and controls the operation of the clothing processing device according to the obtained control commands. This achieves control of the clothing processing device without the need for a touch film or contact. The control effect is good, solving the problem of poor touch control in the prior art, improving the operational reliability of the clothing processing device, and enhancing the user experience.

[0031] The correspondence between distance data and control commands can be pre-stored in a table. By looking up the table, the control command corresponding to the distance data can be obtained.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, the ranging module is an ultrasonic ranging module, which detects the distance between itself and the object by means of ultrasonic waves. It has the advantages of accurate measurement, non-contact, waterproof, corrosion-resistant and low cost.

[0033] Working principle of ultrasonic ranging module: See Figure 3 As shown, the transmitter 11 of the ultrasonic ranging module emits a set of high-frequency sound waves, typically 40-45 kHz. Timing begins simultaneously with the emission. When the sound waves encounter an object in the air, they are reflected back and received by the receiver 12 of the ultrasonic ranging module. Timing stops when the reflected wave is received. By calculating the time it takes for the sound wave to travel from emission to return, and multiplying this time by the speed of sound in the medium (344 m / s in air), the distance to the object relative to the ultrasonic ranging module can be obtained. A common configuration for ultrasonic ranging modules is one transmitter to one receiver, or multiple transmitters to one receiver. Due to the simplicity, ease of operation, and non-destructive nature of ultrasonic ranging, the distance can be calculated by measuring the round-trip time of the ultrasonic waves.

[0034] The garment processing device in this embodiment uses the ultrasonic ranging principle to obtain the distance between the ranging module and the object, enabling control of the garment processing device at different distances. This garment processing device uses ultrasonic longitudinal waves for control, ensuring accurate measurement data and achieving contactless control of the garment processing device.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, the garment processing device has a panel, on which a data acquisition identification area 30 and a ranging module 10 are provided, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown.

[0036] The transceiver end (transmitter and receiver) of the ranging module 10 protrudes from the panel.

[0037] The data acquisition identification area 30 includes multiple identification areas, each with a different distance from the ranging module 10; the distance between each identification area and the ranging module corresponds to a control command; each identification area has a text or graphic symbol corresponding to the control command, prompting the user to place their finger in the identification area to achieve the control corresponding to the text or graphic symbol.

[0038] The data collection identification area 30 is used to identify the area where users can control the clothing processing equipment, making it convenient for users to operate.

[0039] The user places their finger on one of the marked areas, and the ranging module collects the distance between the user's finger and the marked area, which is the distance between the ranging module and the marked area. The distance is then sent to the control module, which receives the control command corresponding to the distance to control the clothing processing equipment to perform the corresponding operation.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, the data acquisition identification area includes a first identification area 1, a second identification area 2, a third identification area 3, a fourth identification area 4, a fifth identification area 5, and a sixth identification area 6; the distances between these six identification areas and the ranging module are different, corresponding to six control commands.

[0041] The control command corresponding to the distance d1 between the first identification area 1 and the ranging module is the power on / off command. The first identification area 1 has text or graphic markings to indicate power on / off; such as the text marking "Power on / off".

[0042] The control command corresponding to the distance d2 between the second marking area 2 and the ranging module is a start / pause command. The second marking area 2 has text or graphic markings to indicate start / pause; such as the text marking "start / pause".

[0043] The control command corresponding to the distance d3 between the third marking area 3 and the ranging module is the water level command. The third marking area 3 has text or graphic markings to indicate the water level; such as the text marking "water level".

[0044] The control command corresponding to the distance d4 between the fourth identification area 4 and the ranging module is a program command. The fourth identification area 4 has text or graphic labels that identify the program; such as the text label "program".

[0045] The control command corresponding to the distance d5 between the fifth marking area 5 and the ranging module is the washing time command. The fifth marking area 5 has text or graphic markings to indicate the washing time; such as the text marking "washing".

[0046] The control command corresponding to the distance d6 between the sixth marking area 6 and the ranging module is the intensity command. The sixth marking area 6 has text or graphic markings indicating the washing intensity; such as the text marking "Intensity".

[0047] By setting text or graphic labels indicating on / off, start / pause, water level, program, washing time, and intensity in the data acquisition label area 30, users can easily place their hands in the corresponding positions to operate the garment processing equipment, making it simple, convenient, and reliable.

[0048] The user places their finger in the first marking area 1, and the ranging module collects the distance between the user's finger and the marking area 1, which is the distance between the ranging module and the marking area 1. The control command corresponding to this distance is the on / off command, which controls the clothing processing equipment to turn on / off.

[0049] To facilitate control of the garment processing equipment, in some embodiments of this application, the control module is further used for: When the obtained control command includes multiple selection commands, the corresponding selection command is selected according to the number of times the control command is obtained consecutively.

[0050] For example, when the control command is a water level command, program command, washing time command, or intensity command, different water levels, programs, washing times, and washing intensities can be selected based on the number of times the same control command is received consecutively.

[0051] The water level command includes multiple water level selection commands. The corresponding water level selection command is selected based on the number of consecutive water level commands obtained, and then the corresponding water level is selected.

[0052] The program instructions include multiple program selection instructions. The corresponding program selection instruction is selected based on the number of times the program instructions are obtained consecutively, and then the corresponding program is selected.

[0053] The washing time instruction includes multiple washing time selection instructions. The corresponding washing time selection instruction is selected based on the number of consecutive times the washing time instruction is obtained, and then the corresponding washing time is selected.

[0054] The intensity command includes multiple intensity selection commands. The corresponding intensity selection command is selected based on the number of consecutive times the intensity command is obtained, and then the corresponding intensity is selected.

[0055] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is also configured to perform the following operations: When the distance data received by the control module is within the first set range, the corresponding control command obtained is the power on / off command.

[0056] When the distance data received by the control module is within the second set range, the corresponding control command obtained is a start / pause command.

[0057] When the distance data received by the control module is within the third preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is the water level command; the corresponding water level is selected according to the number of consecutive times the water level command is obtained.

[0058] For example, the water level has 10 levels, and the number of consecutive water level commands received corresponds to the water level level; the corresponding water level level is selected based on the number of consecutive water level commands received.

[0059] For example, if you receive three consecutive water level commands, select the third gear; if you receive five consecutive water level commands, select the fifth gear.

[0060] The correspondence between the number of consecutive water level commands received and the water level settings is pre-stored in a corresponding table.

[0061] When the distance data received by the control module is within the fourth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is a program command; based on the number of consecutive times the program command is obtained, the corresponding washing program is selected.

[0062] For example, washing programs include: Standard, Regular, Cotton Clothes, Quick Wash, Spin Dry, Shirt, Gentle, Down, etc.; select the corresponding washing program based on the number of consecutive times the program instructions are received.

[0063] For example, if you receive one program command, select the standard washing program; if you receive two consecutive program commands, select the frequently used washing program; if you receive eight consecutive program commands, select the down washing program.

[0064] The correspondence between the number of consecutive program commands received and the washing program is pre-stored in a corresponding table.

[0065] When the distance data received by the control module is within the fifth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is the washing time command; the corresponding washing time is selected according to the number of consecutive times the washing time command is obtained.

[0066] For example, the washing time includes 8 time periods. The number of consecutive times the washing time command is received corresponds to the time. The corresponding washing time is selected based on the number of consecutive times the washing time command is received.

[0067] The correspondence between the number of consecutive wash time commands received and the corresponding time is pre-stored in a corresponding table.

[0068] When the distance data received by the control module is within the sixth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is the intensity command; based on the number of consecutive times the intensity command is obtained, the corresponding washing intensity is selected.

[0069] For example, the washing intensity includes three intensity levels: Intensity 1, Intensity 2, and Intensity 3; the number of consecutive times the intensity command is received corresponds to the intensity level; the corresponding intensity level is selected based on the number of consecutive times the intensity command is received.

[0070] The correspondence between the number of consecutive times an intensity command is obtained and the intensity level is pre-stored in a corresponding table.

[0071] By obtaining corresponding on / off commands, start / pause commands, water level commands, program commands, washing time commands, and intensity commands through distance data, and by continuously obtaining the corresponding operation based on the same control command, the clothing processing equipment can be controlled by distance, which is convenient, simple and reliable.

[0072] In some embodiments of this application, in order to ensure the control stability of the garment processing equipment, The first defined range is [d1-△d, d1+△d]; The second defined range is [d2-△d, d2+△d]; The third defined range is [d3-△d, d3+△d]; The fourth set range is [d4-△d, d4+△d]; The fifth setting is [d5-△d, d5+△d]; The sixth setting is [d6-△d, d6+△d]; △d is the error value, such as △d=0.5cm.

[0073] In some embodiments of this application, in order to improve the accuracy of the obtained control commands and prevent misoperation, the control module is also used to perform the following operations: (1) Determine whether the received distance data exceeds the distance threshold.

[0074] (2) If the received distance data exceeds the distance threshold, the distance data is determined to be invalid and discarded.

[0075] (3) If the received distance data does not exceed the distance threshold, the distance data is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data is obtained. Then, the clothing processing equipment is controlled to operate according to the obtained control command.

[0076] In some embodiments of this application, to further improve the accuracy of the obtained control commands and achieve accurate control, two ranging modules are provided, namely ranging module 10 and ranging module 20, which are arranged opposite to each other; the data acquisition identification area 30 is set between the two ranging modules, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown.

[0077] When the user's finger is placed in the data acquisition marker area 30, both the ranging module 10 and the ranging module 20 can acquire distance data.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, the control module is also configured to perform the following operations: (1) Receive distance data sent by the first ranging module and distance data sent by the second ranging module; (2) Determine whether the distance data sent by the first ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and whether the distance data sent by the second ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules.

[0079] (3) When the distance data sent by the first ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and the distance data sent by the second ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the distance data sent by the first ranging module is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data sent by the first ranging module is obtained. (4) When the distance data sent by the second ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and the distance data sent by the first ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the distance data sent by the second ranging module is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data sent by the second ranging module is obtained.

[0080] For example, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, when the user's finger is placed on the data acquisition marking area 30 near the distance measuring module 10, such as marking area 2, if the distance data collected by the distance measuring module 10 does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two distance measuring modules, and the distance data collected by the distance measuring module 20 exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two distance measuring modules, then the distance data collected by the distance measuring module 10 is valid data, and the corresponding control command is a start / pause command to control the clothing processing equipment to start / pause.

[0081] To improve the safety of the garment handling equipment and prevent children from operating it, the control module is also used for: When the distance data received from the first ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules for a first set time (e.g., 3 seconds), and the distance data received from the second ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the child lock function is activated.

[0082] For example, if a user places two fingers on both marker areas 3 and 5 simultaneously for 3 seconds, the child lock function will be activated.

[0083] In some embodiments of this application, the ranging module collects distance data every second predetermined time interval (e.g., 3 seconds) to ensure the reliability of data collection and prevent false triggering. That is, after collecting data once, the ranging module delays for 3 seconds before continuing to collect data to prevent accidental operation.

[0084] In some embodiments of this application, to facilitate the user's awareness of the currently selected control command, the garment handling device further includes an indicator light module and a display module, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown.

[0085] The indicator light module is used to indicate different washing programs through the status of the indicator lights.

[0086] For example, the constant and flashing states of the four indicator lights indicate eight different washing programs.

[0087] The display module is used to display the selected water level and / or time.

[0088] For example, when the corresponding control command is a water level command, the corresponding water level is selected based on the number of consecutive times the water level command is obtained, and the display module displays the selected water level.

[0089] When the corresponding control command obtained is a washing time command, the corresponding time is selected based on the number of consecutive times the washing time command is obtained, and the display module displays the selected time.

[0090] The control module is integrated on the microcontroller. Through the cooperation of the ranging module and the microcontroller, different pins of the microcontroller generate electrical signals at different distances, which then control the clothing processing equipment. This allows the clothing processing equipment to be controlled by ultrasonic longitudinal waves.

[0091] In this embodiment, the garment processing equipment utilizes an ultrasonic ranging module for control. Working in conjunction with a control module (integrated on a microcontroller), it enables precise control of the garment processing equipment, thus resolving the issue of touch control failure due to water. Furthermore, the ultrasonic ranging module's ranging capability remains unaffected by dark, dusty, or high-humidity environments, allowing for accurate distance data and precise control of the garment processing equipment.

[0092] The garment processing device in this embodiment uses the longitudinal wave of ultrasound for distance measurement. Different distances are fed back to the microcontroller, which then issues different commands. The switching of different signals from the microcontroller is achieved through distance measurement using the ultrasonic longitudinal wave, and the ultrasonic distance measurement replaces the touch film to control the garment processing device. When a distance outside the set range is detected, the microcontroller does not operate.

[0093] Clothing processing equipment can include top-loading washing machines, front-loading washing machines, and dry cleaning combos.

[0094] The garment processing device of the present invention will now be described through a specific embodiment.

[0095] See Figure 4 As shown, the data acquisition identification area includes 6 identification zones: Zone 1 (Power on / off), Zone 2 (Start / Pause), Zone 3 (Water level), Zone 4 (Program), Zone 5 (Washing), and Zone 6 (Intensity).

[0096] The distance between the ranging module 10 and the ranging module 20 is 60 cm. The distances between the marking areas 1, 2, and 3 and the ranging module 10 are 8 cm, 16 cm, and 24 cm, respectively. The distances between the marking areas 4, 5, and 6 and the ranging module 20 are 24 cm, 16 cm, and 8 cm, respectively.

[0097] After the washing machine is powered on, the ultrasonic ranging module collects data. Place your finger in marker area 1, which is 8cm away from the ultrasonic ranging module 10. However, considering the small error of the ranging module, to ensure the reliability of data collection, any data collected by the ranging module within 8cm (±0.5cm) can be defined as a power-on signal. This signal is fed back to the microcontroller, which controls the relay, successfully powering on the washing machine, and the corresponding indicator light illuminates. Then, in the same way, place your finger in marker area 4, which is 24cm away from the ultrasonic ranging module 20. If the ultrasonic ranging module 20 collects data at 24cm (±0.5cm), the microcontroller control program is successful, and the indicator light illuminates, indicating successful signal control. After 3 seconds, place your finger in marker area 4 again to continue operating the program commands and select the desired program. This process is repeated by placing your finger in marker area 3, which is 24cm away from the ultrasonic ranging module 10. At point CM, the ultrasonic ranging module 10 collects a signal of 24CM (±0.5CM). Changing the default water level will display the current water level on the digital display. Placing your finger at marker 6, which is 8CM away from the ultrasonic ranging module 20, will also result in a signal of 8CM (±0.5CM). This allows you to change the system's default washing intensity and select the desired intensity, which will be indicated by an indicator light. Placing your finger at marker 5, which is 16CM away from the ultrasonic ranging module 20, will result in a signal of 16CM (±0.5CM). This changes the default washing time, which will be displayed on the digital display. Finally, placing your finger at marker 2, which is also 16CM away from the ultrasonic ranging module 10, will result in a signal of 16CM (±0.5CM), and the washing cycle will begin.

[0098] When the distance is less than 30 cm, the reaction time is very short and the error is very small due to the speed of sound waves in the medium. An error of ±0.5 cm is set. For example, when the distance data collected by the ranging module 10 is within 7.5 cm to 8.5 cm, it can be regarded as a power-on / power-off command, which ensures the stability of control.

[0099] See Figure 5As shown, when the washing machine is powered on, the power indicator light stays on, the default program is the common program, that is, the first indicator light above the text label "Program" (label area 4) flashes, the intensity indicator light is on at intensity 2, and the digital tube displays the total running time under the common program, which means that the machine has been successfully powered on.

[0100] Program selection: The indicator light above the text label "Program" indicates whether a frequently used program is selected or not. When a standard program is selected, the first indicator light will flash. The indicator light will remain on when a standard program is selected, and the process will cycle through the remaining programs. The display time on the digital tube will vary depending on the program being selected.

[0101] Select Wash Time: You can select the wash time for this program. For example, the default wash time for a common program is 12 minutes. Place your finger on the "Wash" label (label area 5) to trigger it once. The digital display will change from 12 minutes to 14 minutes, indicating that the signal has been successfully triggered. Depending on the number of triggers, the wash time will cycle through 16, 18, 20, ..., 30, ..., 2, 4, 6, ..., 14 minutes. After 5 seconds, the total running time of the currently selected program will be displayed.

[0102] The default intensity is 2, meaning the 2 intensity indicator light is on. You can change the washing intensity level by triggering the intensity settings.

[0103] The water level is displayed via a digital tube, with a selectable range of 1-10. The default is water level 6, and the water levels cycle through 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. After 5 seconds, the digital tube displays the total running time of the current program.

[0104] After startup, the power indicator light flashes, and the number displayed on the digital tube decreases over time. If it exceeds 99 minutes, it will uniformly display 2H. When paused, the power indicator light remains constantly on.

[0105] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by: include: The ranging module is used to collect distance data between itself and the object; The control module is used to receive distance data sent by the ranging module. When the received distance data is within a set range, it obtains a control command corresponding to the distance data and controls the operation of the clothing processing equipment according to the obtained control command. The ranging module is an ultrasonic ranging module, and its transceiver end protrudes from the panel of the clothing processing equipment. The garment processing equipment has the following features on its panel: The data acquisition identification area includes multiple identification zones, each at a different distance from the ranging module; the distance between each identification zone and the ranging module corresponds to a control command; each identification zone has a text or graphic label corresponding to the control command. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, characterized by: The data acquisition identification area includes a first identification area, a second identification area, a third identification area, a fourth identification area, a fifth identification area, and a sixth identification area; The control command corresponding to the distance d1 between the first marking area and the ranging module is the power on / off command. The first marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate power on / off. The control command corresponding to the distance d2 between the second marking area and the ranging module is a start / pause command. The second marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate start / pause. The control command corresponding to the distance d3 between the third marking area and the ranging module is the water level command. The third marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate the water level. The control command corresponding to the distance d4 between the fourth marking area and the ranging module is a program command, and the fourth marking area has text or graphic markings to identify the program; The control command corresponding to the distance d5 between the fifth marking area and the ranging module is the washing time command. The fifth marking area has text or graphic markings to indicate the washing time. The control command corresponding to the distance d6 between the sixth marking area and the ranging module is the intensity command. The sixth marking area has text or graphic markings indicating the washing intensity. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The control module is also used for: When the received distance data is within the first set range, the corresponding control command obtained is the power on / off command; or / and, When the received distance data is within the second set range, the corresponding control command obtained is a start / pause command; or / and, When the received distance data is within the third preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is a water level command; the corresponding water level is selected based on the number of consecutive water level commands obtained. or / and, When the received distance data is within the fourth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is a program command; the corresponding washing program is selected based on the number of consecutive program commands obtained. or / and, When the received distance data is within the fifth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is the washing time command; the corresponding washing time is selected according to the number of consecutive times the washing time command is obtained. or / and, When the received distance data is within the sixth preset range, the corresponding control command obtained is an intensity command; based on the number of consecutive times the intensity command is obtained, the corresponding washing intensity is selected. 4.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The control module is also used for: When the obtained control command includes multiple selection commands, the corresponding selection command is selected according to the number of times the control command is obtained consecutively. 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The control module is also used for: Determine whether the received distance data exceeds the distance threshold; If the received distance data exceeds the distance threshold, the distance data is determined to be invalid and discarded. If the received distance data does not exceed the distance threshold, the distance data is determined to be valid, and the corresponding control command is obtained.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two ranging modules are provided, and the two ranging modules are arranged opposite to each other; the data acquisition identification area is set between the two ranging modules. The control module is also used for: When the distance data sent by the first ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and the distance data sent by the second ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the distance data sent by the first ranging module is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data sent by the first ranging module is obtained. When the distance data received from the second ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, and the distance data received from the first ranging module exceeds 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the distance data received from the second ranging module is determined to be valid data, and the control command corresponding to the distance data received from the second ranging module is obtained. 7.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 6, characterized by: The control module is also used for: When the distance data received from the first ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules for a continuous first set time, and the distance data received from the second ranging module does not exceed 1 / 2 of the distance between the two ranging modules, the child lock function is activated. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized by: The garment processing equipment also includes: An indicator light module is used to indicate different washing programs through the status of the indicator lights; The display module is used to display the selected water level and / or time. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The ranging module collects distance data every second set time interval.

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