A control method and control module for dosing an additive to a laundry treatment device

Abstract

The application discloses a control method and a control module for feeding additives to a clothes treatment device, wherein the clothes treatment device is provided with an internal feeding module in the shell of the clothes treatment device and an external feeding module outside the shell of the clothes treatment device, the control method comprises the following steps: obtaining a clothes treatment program; determining feeding data based on the obtained clothes treatment program; obtaining additive information of the internal feeding module and the external feeding module; forming a feeding instruction based on the determined feeding data and the obtained additive information; and controlling the internal feeding module and / or the external feeding module to execute the feeding instruction to feed additives to the clothes treatment device during the clothes treatment process. In the application, the internal feeding module and / or the external feeding module are controlled to feed additives to the clothes treatment device, so that the types of the additives that can be fed by the clothes treatment device are increased, and the clothes treatment device can automatically feed additives by using the external feeding module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing treatment technology, specifically, it relates to a control method and control module for dispensing additives into a clothing treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines typically have a built-in dispensing module inside the casing. This module has at least one dispensing chamber for storing additives. Under the action of water flow, the additives in the dispensing chamber are flushed into the washing drum and then act on the clothes inside. However, the built-in dispensing module of ordinary washing machines does not have an automatic dispensing function. During the execution of the clothes processing program, additives are randomly or indiscriminately dispensed into the washing drum, which cannot achieve precise washing and clothes care, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0003] As living standards continue to improve, the vague, random, and per-use additive dispensing methods can no longer satisfy users' needs. More and more mid-to-high-end washing machines have automatic dispensing functions, which allow the built-in dispensing module inside the washing machine to dispense different doses of detergent or conditioner according to the weight of the laundry. However, these functions can usually only dispense detergent and fabric softener, and the number of dispensing chambers is limited, making it impossible to provide meticulous washing and care for special or high-end clothing, thus affecting the washing effect and even causing damage to the clothing.

[0004] To expand the types of additives that can be added to washing machines, an external dispensing module is installed on the outside of the washing machine casing. The external dispensing module has a placement cavity, in which a removable liquid storage unit containing additives is installed. This not only enables ordinary washing machines to have an automatic dispensing function, but also enriches the types of additives that can be added to the washing machine. However, the external dispensing module and the internal dispensing module cannot work together to dispense additives into the washing drum. As a result, the number of additives that can be added to the washing machine cannot meet the different washing and care needs of users, especially since different fabrics require different additives for washing and care.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a control method for dispensing additives into a clothing treatment device, so as to achieve the purpose of dispensing additives into the clothing device in conjunction with the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A control method for dispensing additives into a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device has a built-in dispensing module inside its housing and an external dispensing module outside the housing; the control method includes:

[0009] Obtain the garment processing procedure;

[0010] Based on the acquired clothing processing procedures, the data to be distributed is determined;

[0011] Obtain additive information from both the built-in and external application modules;

[0012] A dispensing instruction is generated based on the determined dispensing data and the obtained additive information;

[0013] During the garment processing, the built-in dispensing module and / or the external dispensing module are controlled to execute dispensing instructions to dispense additives into the garment processing device.

[0014] Furthermore, the external dispensing module has a placement cavity, within which a storage unit for storing additives is provided. The process of generating a dispensing instruction based on determined dispensing data and acquired additive information specifically includes:

[0015] Based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information, determine whether the additive type corresponding to any dispensing module or a combination of two dispensing modules covers all candidate additives. If so, control the corresponding dispensing module to dispense the additive to the garment treatment device; otherwise, update the liquid storage unit in the placement chamber.

[0016] Furthermore, the control of the corresponding dispensing module to dispense the additive into the clothing treatment device specifically includes:

[0017] If both the built-in and external dispensing modules cover all candidate additive types, the built-in dispensing module will prioritize dispensing additives to the garment processing device.

[0018] Furthermore, the control of the corresponding dispensing module to dispense the additive into the clothing treatment device specifically includes:

[0019] If the combination of the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module covers all candidate additives, then based on the dispensing order of the candidate additives and / or the number of candidate additives covered by the dispensing module, the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module are controlled to dispense additives into the garment processing device sequentially or simultaneously.

[0020] Furthermore, the control of the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module to dispense the additive into the clothing treatment device sequentially or simultaneously specifically includes:

[0021] If two dispensing modules contain the same type of candidate additives, the dispensing module that controls the candidate additives dispensed before or after the dispensing module, or the dispensing module that controls the most types of candidate additives dispensed sequentially, or the dispensing module that controls the most types of candidate additives dispensed, will preferentially dispense the additives to the garment treatment device.

[0022] Furthermore, the liquid storage unit within the updated placement cavity specifically includes:

[0023] Determine whether the number of additives that can be dispensed by the external dispensing module or the combination of two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives. If yes, update the storage unit based on the types of candidate additives covered by the external dispensing module and / or the built-in dispensing module. If no, update the storage unit based on the dispensing order of all candidate additives.

[0024] Furthermore, the update of the reservoir unit based on the candidate additive types covered by the external dispensing module and / or the built-in dispensing module specifically includes:

[0025] If the number of additives that the external dispensing module can dispense is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, then the liquid storage unit storing non-candidate additives is removed and the liquid storage unit storing candidate additives not covered is installed, and the external module is controlled to dispense additives separately and preferentially to the clothing treatment device.

[0026] Furthermore, the update of the reservoir unit based on the candidate additive types covered by the external dispensing module and / or the built-in dispensing module specifically includes:

[0027] If the number of additives that can be dispensed by the two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, then the liquid storage unit storing non-candidate additives and / or the liquid storage unit storing the same type of additive as the built-in dispensing module will be unlocked, and the corresponding liquid storage unit storing candidate additives not covered will be loaded, controlling the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module to dispense additives to the clothing treatment device sequentially or simultaneously.

[0028] Furthermore, the update of the reservoir unit based on the order of addition of all candidate additives specifically includes:

[0029] During the garment processing, the liquid storage unit containing the additives added earlier is unlocked, and a corresponding instruction is issued to the liquid storage unit containing the additives added later, so as to control the external dispensing module to dispense the additives into the garment processing device individually or in sequence or simultaneously with the internal dispensing module and the external dispensing module.

[0030] Another object of the present invention is to provide a control module to expand the types of additives that can be added to the garment treatment device.

[0031] A control module, employing any of the control methods described above, dispenses an additive to a garment treatment device, and is connected to a built-in dispensing module and an external dispensing module, comprising:

[0032] The communication unit is used to acquire additive information from the clothing processing program, the built-in dispensing module, and the external dispensing module.

[0033] The analysis unit, connected to the communication unit, is used to receive the additive information from the clothing processing program, the built-in dispensing module, and the external dispensing module obtained by the communication unit, determine the dispensing data based on the obtained clothing processing program, and generate a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the obtained additive information.

[0034] The control unit, connected to the analysis unit, is used to receive the delivery instructions generated by the analysis unit and to send delivery instructions to the corresponding delivery modules during the clothing processing.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0036] 1. In this invention, controlling the built-in dispensing module and / or the external dispensing module to dispense additives to the clothing processing device not only increases the types of additives that can be dispensed by the clothing processing device, but also enables the clothing processing device to automatically dispense additives using the external dispensing module.

[0037] 2. In this invention, given the limited number of placement cavities, unlocking the liquid storage unit containing the additives that were added earlier and issuing a corresponding instruction to load the liquid storage unit containing the additives that were added later can expand the types of additives that can be added by the dispensing device, enhance the clothing treatment effect, and improve the user experience.

[0038] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the process of adding additives to the clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a logic block diagram of adding additives to a clothing treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a connection block diagram of the control module, clothing processing device, and external delivery module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a block diagram showing the connection between the external delivery module and the clothing processing device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] In the picture:

[0045] 100. Control module; 101. Communication unit; 102. Analysis unit; 103. Control unit;

[0046] 200. Clothing handling device; 201. Built-in dispensing module;

[0047] 300. External dispensing module; 301. Placement chamber; 302. Liquid storage unit; 303. Connecting pipeline; 304. Water inlet pipeline; 305. Connecting valve;

[0048] 400. Faucet.

[0049] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0050] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0051] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "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 invention 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 limiting this invention.

[0052] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0053] Example 1

[0054] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a control method for dispensing additives into a clothing treatment device 200. The clothing treatment device 200 has a built-in dispensing module 201 inside its housing and an external dispensing module 300 outside its housing. The control method includes the following steps:

[0055] Step S1: Obtain the garment processing program;

[0056] Step S2: Based on the acquired clothing processing procedure, determine the delivery data;

[0057] Step S3: Obtain additive information from the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300;

[0058] Step S4: Generate a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information;

[0059] Step S5: During the garment processing, control the built-in dispensing module 201 and / or the external dispensing module 300 to execute dispensing instructions to dispense additives into the garment processing device 200.

[0060] In this embodiment, an external dispensing module 300 is provided on the outside of the housing of the garment processing device 200. This not only enables the ordinary washing machine to have an automatic dispensing function, but also enriches the types of additives that can be added to the washing machine. By controlling the internal dispensing module 201 and / or the external dispensing module 300 to dispense additives to the garment processing device 200, the types of additives that can be added to the garment processing device 200 are further expanded, meeting the increasingly refined garment processing needs of users, especially for different fabrics that require different additives for washing and maintenance.

[0061] In this embodiment, step S2 involves obtaining the clothing processing program, determining at least one of the following clothing processing attribute information: clothing type, water level, washing operation stage, and clothing processing device 200 model. Based on the clothing processing attribute information, the application data is determined, wherein the application data includes at least the type of additive, the target application amount, and the application order.

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the external dispensing module 300 has a placement cavity 301, and the placement cavity 301 is provided with a liquid storage unit 302 for storing additives. In step S4, forming a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information specifically includes: based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information, determining whether the additive type corresponding to any dispensing module or a combination of two dispensing modules covers all candidate additives; if so, controlling the corresponding dispensing module to dispense additives to the clothing treatment device 200; if not, updating the liquid storage unit 302 in the placement cavity 301.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the liquid storage unit 302 is connected to the water inlet pipe 304 via the connecting pipe 303, the outlet of the water inlet pipe 304 is connected to the clothing processing cylinder of the clothing processing device, and a connecting valve 305 is provided at the connection between the connecting pipe 303 and the water inlet pipe 304.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, one end of the water inlet pipe 304 is connected to the faucet 400, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 304 is connected to the clothing processing device. The water inlet pipe 304 is provided with a suction port, and the connecting pipe 303 is connected to the suction port on the water inlet pipe.

[0065] In this embodiment, any one or two dispensing modules can cover all candidate additives. The types of additives covered by the dispensing modules meet the current clothing processing needs. There is no need to adjust the types of additives in the external dispensing module 300. Instead, the user can remove some of the liquid storage units 302 and insert liquid storage units 302 that store candidate additives that are not covered.

[0066] Additives can be categorized into main detergents and builder detergents. Main detergents include all types of detergents. Builder detergents, in terms of function, include softeners, bleachers, disinfectants, fragrances, etc. In terms of acidity or alkalinity, main detergents or builder detergents include acidic additives, neutral additives, and alkaline additives.

[0067] In this embodiment, step 3, obtaining the additive information of the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300, specifically includes: confirming the types of additives that the built-in dispensing module 201 is allowed to dispense and / or the quantity of additives that can be dispensed and / or the remaining information and / or the purchase information and / or the replenishment information; confirming the quantity of additives that the external dispensing module 300 can dispense and / or the types of additives stored in the liquid storage unit 302 and / or the installation location of the liquid storage unit 302 and / or the remaining information and / or the purchase information and / or the replenishment information, which are used to combine the dispensing data and, based on the formation of a dispensing instruction, control the built-in dispensing module 201 and / or the external dispensing module 300 to dispense additives to the clothing treatment device 200.

[0068] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, controlling the corresponding dispensing module to dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200 specifically includes: if the additive types corresponding to both the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 cover all candidate additives, then controlling the built-in dispensing module 201 to preferentially dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200.

[0069] In this embodiment, when the additive types corresponding to the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 both meet the requirements of the current clothing processing procedure, the built-in dispensing module 201 is controlled to preferentially dispense the additive to the clothing processing device 200. During the clothing processing procedure executed by the clothing processing device 200, water needs to be introduced into the clothing processing drum. The water flows through the dispensing chamber of the built-in dispensing module 201. If the dispensing chamber contains additives, the additives will be flushed into the clothing processing drum under the action of the water flow to act on the clothing processing process. This is adapted to the washing operation stage and the control logic is simple.

[0070] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, controlling the corresponding dispensing module to dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200 specifically includes: if the combination of the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 corresponds to an additive type that covers all candidate additives, then based on the dispensing order of the candidate additives and / or the number of candidate additives covered by the dispensing module, controlling the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 to dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200 sequentially or simultaneously.

[0071] In this embodiment, the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 work together to dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200, which not only meets the dispensing requirements of the current clothing processing procedure, but also improves the intelligence of the clothing processing device 200, and enhances the utilization efficiency of the dispensing module.

[0072] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, controlling the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 to dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200 sequentially or simultaneously specifically includes: if the two dispensing modules contain the same type of candidate additives, then controlling the dispensing module that covers the candidate additives dispensed before or after, or the dispensing module that covers the most types of candidate additives dispensed sequentially, or the dispensing module that covers the most types of candidate additives, to preferentially dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200.

[0073] In this embodiment, when two dispensing modules contain the same type of candidate additives, the corresponding dispensing module is controlled to dispense the additives to the clothing treatment device 200 first, based on the dispensing order of the additives and the number of candidate additive types covered. This avoids the confusion of control logic caused by repeatedly starting the same dispensing module to execute the dispensing command at intervals, and simplifies the additive dispensing process.

[0074] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, updating the liquid storage unit 302 in the placement cavity 301 specifically includes: determining whether the number of additives that can be dispensed by the external dispensing module 300 or the combination of two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives; if so, updating the liquid storage unit 302 based on the candidate additive types covered by the external dispensing module 300 and / or the built-in dispensing module 201; if not, updating the liquid storage unit 302 based on the dispensing order of all candidate additives.

[0075] In this embodiment, if the number of additives that the external dispensing module 300 or the combination of the two dispensing modules can dispense is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, it indicates that the external dispensing module 300 and the internal dispensing module 201 contain the same type of additives or the external dispensing module 300 contains an additive type not covered by the current clothing processing procedure. The user is reminded to remove the liquid storage unit 302 storing non-candidate additives from the placement cavity 301 and insert the liquid storage unit 302 storing uncovered candidate additives, so that the external dispensing module 300 or the combination of the two dispensing modules can meet the dispensing requirements.

[0076] Specifically, based on the obtained additive information, the liquid storage unit 302 storing non-candidate additives is unlocked, and its corresponding installation position is determined. The user is prompted to install the liquid storage unit 302 storing the uncovered candidate additives at the installation position. After detecting that the liquid storage unit 302 storing the uncovered candidate additives has been installed in the placement cavity 301, the liquid storage unit 302 is locked.

[0077] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, updating the liquid storage unit 302 based on the candidate additive types covered by the external dispensing module 300 and / or the built-in dispensing module 201 specifically includes: if the number of additives that the external dispensing module 300 can dispense is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, then the liquid storage unit 302 storing non-candidate additives is removed and the liquid storage unit 302 storing candidate additives not covered is installed, and the external module is controlled to separately and preferentially dispense additives to the clothing treatment device 200.

[0078] In this embodiment, when the number of additives that the external dispensing module 300 can dispense is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, the dispensing requirements of the current clothing processing procedure can be met by removing the liquid storage unit 302 that stores the uncovered candidate additives and loading the liquid storage unit 302 that stores the uncovered candidate additives. The external module is controlled to dispense additives to the clothing processing device 200 separately and preferentially, without activating the built-in dispensing module 201. The additive dispensing process is simple and easy to implement.

[0079] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, updating the storage unit 302 based on the candidate additive types covered by the external dispensing module 300 and / or the built-in dispensing module 201 specifically includes: if the number of additives that can be dispensed by the combination of the two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, then unlocking the storage unit 302 storing non-candidate additives and / or the storage unit 302 storing the same type of additive as the built-in dispensing module 201, and issuing a corresponding filling order to the storage unit 302 storing candidate additives not covered, controlling the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 to dispense additives to the clothing treatment device 200 sequentially or simultaneously.

[0080] In this embodiment, when the number of additives that can be dispensed by the two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, the liquid storage unit 302 storing non-candidate additives and / or the liquid storage unit 302 storing the same type of additives as the built-in dispensing module 201 is loaded into the liquid storage unit 302 storing candidate additives not covered, so that the dispensing module meets the dispensing requirements of the current clothing processing procedure and realizes the linkage between the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300.

[0081] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, updating the liquid storage unit 302 based on the order of addition of all candidate additives specifically includes: during the garment processing, unlocking the liquid storage unit 302 storing the additives added earlier, and issuing a corresponding instruction to load the liquid storage unit 302 storing the additives added later, so as to control the external dispensing module 300 to add additives to the garment processing device 200 in sequence or simultaneously, either alone or by the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300.

[0082] In this embodiment, given the limited number of placement cavities 301 for the external dispensing mold and the dispensing cavities for the internal dispensing mold, removing the storage unit 302 containing the additives that were dispensed first and replacing it with the storage unit 302 containing the additives that were dispensed later can expand the types of additives that the dispensing device can dispense.

[0083] By controlling the addition of additives to the garment processing device 200 as described above, the built-in addition module 201 and / or the external addition module 300 are controlled to add additives to the garment processing device 200. This not only increases the types of additives that can be added to the garment processing device 200, but also enables the garment processing device 200 to automatically add additives using the external addition module 300.

[0084] Example 2

[0085] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment of the invention also provides a control module 100, which uses any of the control methods described above to dispense additives into the clothing treatment device 200, and is connected to the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300, including:

[0086] The communication unit 101 is used to acquire additive information from the clothing processing program, the built-in dispensing module 201, and the external dispensing module 300.

[0087] Analysis unit 102, connected to communication unit 101, is used to receive the clothing processing program, the additive information of the built-in dispensing module 201 and the external dispensing module 300 obtained by communication unit 101, determine the dispensing data based on the obtained clothing processing program, and generate a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the obtained additive information.

[0088] The control unit 103 is connected to the analysis unit 102 and is used to receive the delivery instructions generated by the analysis unit 102 and send delivery instructions to the corresponding delivery modules during the clothing processing.

[0089] The control module 100 described above issues a dispensing command to the built-in dispensing module 201 and / or the external dispensing module 300 based on the dispensing data and additive information. This enables any dispensing module to dispense additives into the clothing treatment device 200, either alone or in combination with the other two modules. This expands the types of additives that can be dispensed into the clothing treatment device 200, enriches the automatic dispensing function of the clothing treatment device 200, and enhances the user experience.

[0090] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the dispensing of additives into a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device has a built-in dispensing module inside its housing and an external dispensing module outside its housing, characterized in that... The control method includes: acquiring a garment processing program; determining dispensing data based on the acquired garment processing program; acquiring additive information from a built-in dispensing module and an external dispensing module; generating a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information; and controlling the built-in dispensing module and / or the external dispensing module to execute the dispensing instruction to dispense additives into the garment processing device during the garment processing process. The external dispensing module has a placement cavity, which is equipped with a liquid storage unit for storing additives. The process of forming a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information specifically includes: based on the determined dispensing data and the acquired additive information, determining whether the additive type corresponding to any dispensing module or a combination of two dispensing modules covers all candidate additives; if so, controlling the corresponding dispensing module to dispense the additive to the clothing treatment device; if not, updating the liquid storage unit in the placement cavity. The control of the corresponding dispensing module to dispense additives to the garment processing device specifically includes: if the additive types corresponding to both the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module cover all candidate additives, then the control of the built-in dispensing module to dispense additives to the garment processing device is prioritized.

2. The method for controlling the addition of additives to a garment treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control of the corresponding dispensing module to dispense the additive into the clothing treatment device specifically includes: If the combination of the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module covers all candidate additives, then based on the dispensing order of the candidate additives and / or the number of candidate additives covered by the dispensing module, the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module are controlled to dispense additives into the garment processing device sequentially or simultaneously.

3. The method for controlling the addition of additives to a garment treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control of the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module to dispense additives into the clothing treatment device sequentially or simultaneously includes: If two dispensing modules contain the same type of candidate additives, the dispensing module that controls the candidate additives dispensed before or after the dispensing module, or the dispensing module that controls the most types of candidate additives dispensed sequentially, or the dispensing module that controls the most types of candidate additives dispensed, will preferentially dispense the additives to the garment treatment device.

4. A method for controlling the addition of an additive to a garment treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The updated liquid storage unit within the placement cavity specifically includes: Determine whether the number of additives that can be dispensed by the external dispensing module or the combination of two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives. If yes, update the storage unit based on the types of candidate additives covered by the external dispensing module and / or the built-in dispensing module. If no, update the storage unit based on the dispensing order of all candidate additives.

5. The method for controlling the addition of an additive to a garment treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The update of the storage unit based on the candidate additive types covered by the external and / or built-in dispensing modules specifically includes: If the number of additives that the external dispensing module can dispense is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, then the liquid storage unit storing non-candidate additives is removed and the liquid storage unit storing candidate additives not covered is installed, and the external dispensing module is controlled to dispense additives separately and preferentially to the clothing treatment device.

6. The method for controlling the addition of an additive to a garment treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The update of the storage unit based on the candidate additive types covered by the external and / or built-in dispensing modules specifically includes: If the number of additives that can be dispensed by the combination of the two dispensing modules is greater than or equal to the number of candidate additives, then the liquid storage unit storing non-candidate additives and / or the liquid storage unit storing the same type of additive as the built-in dispensing module is unlocked, and the liquid storage unit storing candidate additives not covered is loaded accordingly, and the built-in dispensing module and the external dispensing module are controlled to dispense additives to the clothing treatment device sequentially or simultaneously.

7. The method for controlling the addition of an additive to a garment treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The update of the reservoir unit based on the order of addition of all candidate additives specifically includes: During the garment processing, the liquid storage unit containing the additives added earlier is unlocked, and a corresponding instruction is issued to the liquid storage unit containing the additives added later, so as to control the external dispensing module to dispense the additives into the garment processing device individually or in sequence or simultaneously with the internal dispensing module and the external dispensing module.

8. A control module, employing the control method described in any one of claims 1 to 7 to dispense an additive into a garment treatment device, connected to a built-in dispensing module and an external dispensing module, characterized in that, include: The communication unit is used to acquire additive information from the clothing processing program, the built-in dispensing module, and the external dispensing module. The analysis unit, connected to the communication unit, is used to receive the additive information from the clothing processing program, the built-in dispensing module, and the external dispensing module obtained by the communication unit, determine the dispensing data based on the obtained clothing processing program, and generate a dispensing instruction based on the determined dispensing data and the obtained additive information. The control unit, connected to the analysis unit, is used to receive the delivery instructions generated by the analysis unit and to send delivery instructions to the corresponding delivery modules during the clothing processing.

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