Washing machine control method, control device and washing machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control method, control device, and washing machine. The control method comprises: obtaining the mass m of laundry before water enters the washing machine; controlling the water intake of the washing machine to a set water level; executing a water absorption determination procedure, wherein the water absorption determination procedure determines the equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub when the temperature is increased by ΔT, and determines the water absorption of the laundry in the washing tub based on a comparison result of the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms; and determining a control strategy for the washing machine based on the water absorption of the laundry determined by the water absorption determination procedure. The present invention solves the problem of inaccurate water absorption determination caused by determining laundry weight based on changes in motor power or current, as well as the problem of inaccurate water absorption determination caused by a clogged flowmeter. Furthermore, the present invention can determine the water absorption of laundry even when the washing machine does not have a flowmeter, thus providing greater adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a control method and a control device for a washing machine, and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, the water absorption of clothing is determined by adding the weight of the clothing to the amount of water added to a fixed liquid level and comparing it with the water absorption data of clothing made of different materials. However, the vast majority of washing machines on the market currently use motor fuzzy weighing, which determines clothing weight based on changes in motor power or current, but this can result in certain errors. Furthermore, most washing machines currently lack flow meters for detecting water inflow, and flow meters are easily clogged by impurities or scale in the water, affecting the accuracy of water inflow determination. Therefore, current washing machines suffer from inaccurate or inability to determine clothing water absorption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the problems of inaccurate water absorption judgment and inability to judge the water absorption of clothes in the related art, the first aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a washing machine, the control method comprising:

[0004] Get the mass m of clothes before the washing machine is filled with water;

[0005] Control the water inlet of the washing machine to the set water level;

[0006] executing a water absorption determination procedure, wherein the water absorption determination procedure determines an equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub when the temperature is increased by ΔT, and determines the water absorption of the clothes in the washing tub based on a comparison result of the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms;

[0007] determining a control strategy for the washing machine according to the water absorbency of the clothes determined by the water absorbency determination program;

[0008] The preset equivalent mass Ms is the equivalent mass of water of a reference fabric with the same mass m at the same water inflow and the same temperature rise ΔT.

[0009] In some embodiments, determining the equivalent mass M when the temperature of the water in the washing tub is increased by ΔT includes:

[0010] Determine the equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub according to the formula Pt = CMΔT;

[0011] Where: P is the heating power of the water in the washing tub, t is the total heating time, C is the specific heat capacity of water, and ΔT is the temperature difference between the first temperature and the second temperature of the water in the washing tub;

[0012] The preset equivalent mass Ms is the equivalent mass of water calculated by the formula Pt=CMsΔT under the same water inflow and the same temperature rise ΔT of a reference fabric with the same mass m.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water absorbency of the reference fabric is A, and determining the water absorbency of the fabric in the washing tub according to a comparison result of the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms includes:

[0014] When the equivalent mass M is less than the preset equivalent mass Ms, determining that the water absorption of the clothing is less than A;

[0015] In a case where the equivalent mass M is greater than or equal to the preset equivalent mass Ms, it is determined that the water absorbency of the clothes is greater than or equal to A.

[0016] In some embodiments, before performing the step of determining the water absorbency of the clothes in the washing tub according to the comparison result of the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms, the control method includes:

[0017] Get the total water filling time of the washing machine when the water reaches the set water level;

[0018] Determine the rated water intake of the washing machine when the washing machine is filled with water at the rated flow rate for the total water intake time;

[0019] Comparing the rated water inlet with the equivalent mass M;

[0020] When the rated water inflow is less than or equal to the equivalent mass M, the step of determining the water absorbency of the clothes in the washing tub according to the comparison result of the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms is performed.

[0021] In some embodiments, when the rated water inflow M is greater than the equivalent mass Ms, it is further determined whether the washing machine is in an abnormal state;

[0022] When the washing machine is in an abnormal state, a prompt message is sent to the user and the washing machine is controlled to stop running;

[0023] When the washing machine is in a normal state, controlling the washing machine to operate according to a first preset laundry processing program;

[0024] The first preset laundry treatment program is an operation program determined based on a user instruction.

[0025] In some embodiments, before executing the water absorption determination procedure, the control method further includes:

[0026] Get the washing mode of the washing machine;

[0027] The water absorption determination program is executed when the washing mode of the washing machine has a heating function.

[0028] In some embodiments, after controlling the washing machine to fill with water to a set water level and before executing the water absorption determination procedure, the control method further includes:

[0029] Get the water temperature in the washing machine;

[0030] When the water temperature is lower than the first temperature, heating the water to the first temperature and then executing the water absorption determination procedure;

[0031] When the water temperature is greater than the first temperature, the water absorption determination program is not executed, and the washing machine is controlled to operate according to the first preset laundry processing program;

[0032] The first preset laundry treatment program is an operation program determined based on a user instruction.

[0033] In some embodiments, formulating a control strategy for the washing machine based on the water absorbency of the clothes determined by the water absorbency determination program includes:

[0034] When it is determined that the water absorption of the clothes is less than A, controlling the washing machine to operate according to a first preset clothes processing program;

[0035] When it is determined that the water absorbency of the clothes is greater than or equal to A, controlling the washing machine to operate according to a second preset clothes processing program;

[0036] The first preset laundry processing program is an operating program determined based on a user instruction;

[0037] The second preset laundry treatment program is an operating program determined based on the water absorption of the laundry.

[0038] The second aspect of the present invention proposes a control device, which includes one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions. When the one or more processors execute the program instructions, the one or more processors are used to implement any one of the washing machine control methods proposed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0039] A third aspect of the present invention provides a washing machine, which operates according to any one of the washing machine control methods provided in the first aspect of the present invention, or includes the control device provided in the second aspect of the present invention.

[0040] The technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: By determining the equivalent mass of the water in the washing tub when the temperature is raised by ΔT and comparing the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms, the present invention determines the water absorbency of the laundry. This solves the problem of inaccurate water absorbency determination caused by determining laundry weight based on changes in motor power or current, as well as the problem of inaccurate water absorbency determination caused by flow meter blockage. Furthermore, the present invention can determine the water absorbency of laundry even when the washing machine does not have a flow meter, providing greater adaptability.

[0041] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0043] Figure 1 The control flow of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment is shown as follows Figure 1 .

[0044] Figure 2 The control flow of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment is shown as follows Figure 2 .

[0045] Figure 3 is a control flow chart of a washing machine according to a specific example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, like numbers in different figures represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0047] Figure 1 The control flow of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment is shown as follows Figure 1 , refer to Figure 1 , the control method comprises the following steps:

[0048] S11, obtaining the mass m of the clothes before the washing machine is filled with water;

[0049] S12, controlling the water inlet of the washing machine to a set water level;

[0050] S13, executing a water absorption determination procedure to determine the equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub when the temperature is increased by ΔT, and determining the water absorption of the clothes in the washing tub based on a comparison result of the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms;

[0051] S14. Determine a control strategy for the washing machine according to the water absorbency of the clothes determined by the water absorbency determination program.

[0052] In this embodiment, after receiving a user control command and commencing operation, the washing machine first weighs the laundry, for example, using a weight sensor or by determining the laundry mass m by measuring motor power or current. After determining the laundry mass, the set water level is determined based on the laundry mass. The washing machine is then controlled to fill the washing machine with water to the set water level. The set water level can be set by the user or determined by the washing machine based on the laundry mass. Once the washing machine fills with water to the set water level, the washing machine is controlled to execute a water absorption determination procedure. In this water absorption determination procedure, the water temperature in the washing tub is first raised by ΔT, for example, from a first temperature to a second temperature, where the first and second temperatures are preset values. Before executing the water absorption determination procedure, the washing machine may first test the water temperature in the washing tub after the water has filled to the set water level. If the temperature in the washing tub is less than the first temperature, the water may be heated to the first temperature before executing the water absorption determination procedure. This is done to establish a fixed baseline value, facilitating laboratory data collection and the development of other parameters. When the water temperature in the washing tub exceeds a first temperature, the washing machine can skip the water absorption determination process and directly enter the first preset laundry treatment process, which is a program determined based on user instructions. Alternatively, the water absorption determination process can be executed after the water cools to the first temperature. Considering the temperature of tap water and the temperature range required to ensure enzyme activity in the detergent, the first temperature range is preferably 25°C to 30°C. The second temperature range is, for example, 35°C to 60°C.

[0053] After the water temperature in the washing tub rises by ΔT, the equivalent mass of the water is determined. Exemplarily, the equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub is determined based on the specific heat capacity formula Pt=CMΔT, where: P is the heating power used to electrically heat the water in the washing tub, t is the total heating time, and ΔT is the temperature difference between the first and second temperatures of the water in the washing tub. The equivalent mass M indicates that a mass of water M can be heated from the first temperature to the second temperature within the total heating time t. The electric heating device and the water temperature detection device are located at the bottom of the washing machine and are in direct contact with the water. At the same time, because the washing machine rotates continuously during the heating process, the clothes continuously exchange heat with the water. At this time, the temperature of the clothes is the same as the water temperature.

[0054] After determining the equivalent mass M, the water absorbency of the clothing can be determined by comparing the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms. The preset equivalent mass Ms is the equivalent mass of water of a reference fabric of the same mass m under the same water inflow and the same temperature rise ΔT. For example, Ms is the equivalent mass of water calculated by the formula Pt=CMsΔT. Exemplarily, the preset equivalent mass Ms is a pure cotton garment (or other common materials, or mixed garments with a fixed ratio) of mass m. After water is added to the set water level, the temperature is raised from the first temperature to the second temperature, and the equivalent mass of water is obtained by the formula Pt=Cm(T-T0). The preset equivalent mass Ms is related to the mass m of the clothing, and different masses m of clothing correspond to a preset equivalent mass Ms. Therefore, before controlling the water inlet of the washing machine to the set water level, the mass m of the clothing is first obtained, and the preset equivalent mass Ms corresponding to the mass m of the clothing is determined based on the obtained mass m of the clothing. In one example, a mapping relationship between a preset equivalent mass Ms and the mass m of clothing is stored in the system. After the mass of clothing is determined, the preset equivalent mass Ms can be determined according to the mapping relationship between the equivalent mass Ms and the mass m of clothing.

[0055] In one example, the water absorbency of a reference fabric is A. Determining the water absorbency of the fabric in the washing tub based on a comparison result of an equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms includes: if the equivalent mass M is less than the preset equivalent mass Ms, determining that the water absorbency of the fabric is less than A. If the equivalent mass M is greater than or equal to the preset equivalent mass Ms, determining that the water absorbency of the fabric is greater than or equal to A.

[0056] Figure 2 The control flow of a washing machine according to an exemplary embodiment is shown as follows Figure 2 , refer to Figure 2 Before executing the step of determining the water absorbency of the clothes in the washing tub according to the comparison result of the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms, the control method includes the following steps:

[0057] S21, obtaining the total water filling time of the washing machine when the water fills to the set water level;

[0058] S22, rated water inflow when the total water inflow time is at rated flow rate;

[0059] S23. Compare the rated water inlet volume with the equivalent mass M;

[0060] S24. When the rated water inflow M is less than or equal to the equivalent mass Ms, determining the water absorbency of the clothes in the washing tub according to a comparison result of the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms is performed.

[0061] In this embodiment, after determining the equivalent mass M of the laundry, it is necessary to first determine whether the washing machine is in a normal state. Specifically, the rated water intake, which is the total water intake time of the washing machine at the rated flow rate, is compared with the equivalent mass M. The rated flow rate is the sum of the water intake time and the water replenishment time, at which the water level in the washing machine is maintained at the set water level. The rated flow rate is the maximum water intake flow rate at a standard water pressure when the washing machine's water inlet valve is functioning properly. When the water inlet valve is functioning properly, the water intake flow rate of the washing machine will not exceed the rated flow rate. When the water pressure is low, the actual water intake flow rate may be less than the rated flow rate, in which case the total water intake time will increase. The rated water intake volume is the product of the rated water intake flow rate, the density of water, and the total water intake time. After determining the rated water intake volume, the rated water intake volume is compared with the equivalent mass M. If the rated water intake volume is less than or equal to the equivalent mass M, the washing machine is in a normal state, and the step of determining the water absorbency of the laundry in the washing tub based on the comparison result of the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms is performed.

[0062] If the rated water intake exceeds the equivalent mass M, the washing machine is underloaded, not absorbing water, or is in an abnormal state. This is because the equivalent mass M is equivalent to the actual water intake and the weight of the laundry. Under normal circumstances, the equivalent mass M is always greater than the actual water intake. The actual water intake will only be close to or even greater than the equivalent mass M if the laundry load is extremely light, has little effect on heating, or is malfunctioning.

[0063] In one example, if the rated water inflow exceeds the equivalent mass M, the system also determines whether the washing machine is in an abnormal state. Abnormal states include a siphon effect where water is simultaneously flowing in and out, water leakage, or a malfunctioning liquid level sensor. In these cases, the laundry absorbency determination procedure is not executed, and a user is prompted with a message or a fault code. If the washing machine is in a normal state, indicating a light load or low water absorption, the laundry absorbency determination procedure is not executed, and the washing machine is controlled to operate according to the first preset laundry treatment program.

[0064] In some embodiments, before executing the water absorbency determination program, the control method also includes: obtaining the washing mode of the washing machine, and executing the water absorbency determination program when the washing mode of the washing machine has a heating function; and not executing the water absorbency determination program when the washing mode of the washing machine does not have a heating function, and running according to the first preset clothing processing program.

[0065] In this embodiment, because the water absorption determination procedure requires water heating, it can be executed only when the washing machine is in a wash mode with a heating function. Therefore, before executing the water absorption determination procedure, the washing machine's wash mode must be obtained. If the washing machine's wash mode has a heating function, the water absorption determination procedure is executed. If the washing machine's wash mode does not have a heating function, such as the quick wash mode or the cold water wash mode, the water absorption determination procedure is not executed and the first preset laundry treatment program is executed.

[0066] In other achievable embodiments, the water absorption determination program can be executed regardless of whether there is a heating program in the washing mode of the washing machine, and the control logic can be formulated according to actual needs.

[0067] In some embodiments, a control strategy for a washing machine is formulated based on the water absorbency of the laundry determined by a water absorbency determination program. This strategy includes: if the water absorbency of the laundry is determined to be less than A, the laundry is deemed to have average water absorbency and no special treatment is performed, and the laundry is operated according to a first preset laundry treatment program. If the water absorbency of the laundry is determined to be greater than or equal to A, the washing machine is controlled to operate according to a second preset laundry treatment program, where the second preset laundry treatment program is determined based on the water absorbency of the laundry. For example, during the dehydration process, by monitoring the dehydration power and eccentricity detection, the washing machine is prevented from reaching a high-speed dehydration state, thereby preventing the washing machine from crashing. If a drying program is available, the drying speed can be accelerated by changing the drying temperature and the start-stop rhythm.

[0068] Figure 3 is a control flow chart of a washing machine according to a specific example, referring to Figure 3 , the control method comprises the following steps:

[0069] S301, selecting a washing program with a heating function;

[0070] S302, obtaining clothing mass;

[0071] S303, control the washing machine to fill water to the set water level, and accumulate water filling time t1;

[0072] S304: Determine whether the water temperature in the washing machine is lower than the first temperature. If yes, proceed to S305; if no, proceed to S311.

[0073] S305, heating the water in the washing machine to a first temperature;

[0074] S306, continue heating the water in the washing machine to a second temperature, and record the heating time t from the first temperature to the second temperature;

[0075] S307, stop heating, and calculate the equivalent mass M according to the formula Pt=CMΔT, where ΔT is the temperature difference between the first temperature and the second temperature;

[0076] S308, determining the rated water intake of the washing machine when the water is taken in at the rated flow rate for a cumulative water intake time t1;

[0077] S309: Determine whether the rated water inlet is less than the equivalent mass M. If yes, proceed to S310; if no, proceed to S311.

[0078] S310, determine whether the equivalent mass M is less than the set equivalent mass Ms. If the judgment result is yes, proceed to S312; if the judgment result is no, proceed to S313;

[0079] S311, continue the normal washing process until the operation ends or a fault is reported;

[0080] S312: Determine that the water absorption of the clothing is low, and proceed to S311;

[0081] S313: Determine that the water absorption of the clothes is relatively large, and adjust the washing parameters according to the water absorption of the clothes.

[0082] According to an exemplary embodiment, this embodiment proposes a control device, which includes one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions. When the one or more processors execute the program instructions, the one or more processors are used to implement any one of the washing machine control methods proposed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0083] According to an exemplary embodiment, this embodiment provides a washing machine, which operates according to any one of the washing machine control methods provided in the first aspect of the present invention, or includes the control device provided in the second aspect of the present invention.

[0084] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0085] Furthermore, 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 the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0086] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a custom logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present application includes alternative implementations in which functions may be performed out of the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present application belong.

[0087] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowcharts or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing the logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (e.g., a computer-based system, a system including a processor, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For purposes of this specification, a "computer-readable medium" can be any device that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include the following: an electrical connection with one or more wires (electronic devices), a portable computer disk cartridge (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, the computer-readable medium may even be paper or other suitable medium on which the program is printed, since the program may be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium and then editing, interpreting or processing it in another suitable manner if necessary, and then storing it in a computer memory.

[0088] It should be understood that various parts of the present application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented using hardware, as in another embodiment, any one of the following technologies known in the art or a combination thereof can be used to implement: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function on a data signal, an application-specific integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0089] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the method of the above embodiment can be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiment.

[0090] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present application may be integrated into a processing module, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a module. The above-mentioned integrated module may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0091] The storage medium mentioned above may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, etc. Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application. Persons skilled in the art may make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a washing machine, characterized in that: The control method includes: Get the mass m of clothes before the washing machine is filled with water; Control the water inlet of the washing machine to the set water level; executing a water absorption determination procedure, wherein the water absorption determination procedure determines an equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub when the temperature is increased by ΔT, and determines the water absorption of the clothes in the washing tub based on a comparison result of the equivalent mass M with a preset equivalent mass Ms; determining a control strategy for the washing machine according to the water absorbency of the clothes determined by the water absorbency determination program; The preset equivalent mass Ms is the equivalent mass of water of a reference fabric with the same mass m at the same water inflow and the same temperature rise ΔT.

2. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determining the equivalent mass M when the temperature of the water in the washing tub is increased by ΔT includes: Determine the equivalent mass M of the water in the washing tub according to the formula Pt = CMΔT; Where: P is the heating power of the water in the washing tub, t is the total heating time, C is the specific heat capacity of water, and ΔT is the temperature difference between the first temperature and the second temperature of the water in the washing tub; The preset equivalent mass Ms is the equivalent mass of water calculated by the formula Pt=CMsΔT under the same water inflow and the same temperature rise ΔT of a reference fabric with the same mass m.

3. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water absorbency of the reference fabric is A, and determining the water absorbency of the fabric in the washing tub according to a comparison result of the equivalent mass M and a preset equivalent mass Ms includes: When the equivalent mass M is less than the preset equivalent mass Ms, determining that the water absorption of the clothing is less than A; In a case where the equivalent mass M is greater than or equal to the preset equivalent mass Ms, it is determined that the water absorbency of the clothes is greater than or equal to A.

4. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before executing the step of determining the water absorbency of the clothes in the washing tub according to the comparison result of the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms, the control method includes: Get the total water filling time of the washing machine when the water reaches the set water level; Determine the rated water intake of the washing machine when the washing machine is filled with water at the rated flow rate for the total water intake time; Comparing the rated water inlet with the equivalent mass M; When the rated water inflow is less than or equal to the equivalent mass M, the step of determining the water absorbency of the clothes in the washing tub according to the comparison result of the equivalent mass M with the preset equivalent mass Ms is performed.

5. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the rated water inflow M is greater than the equivalent mass Ms, determining whether the washing machine is in an abnormal state; When the washing machine is in an abnormal state, a prompt message is sent to the user and the washing machine is controlled to stop running; When the washing machine is in a normal state, controlling the washing machine to operate according to a first preset laundry processing program; The first preset laundry treatment program is an operation program determined based on a user instruction.

6. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before executing the water absorption determination procedure, the control method further includes: Get the washing mode of the washing machine; The water absorption determination program is executed when the washing mode of the washing machine has a heating function.

7. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: After controlling the washing machine to fill with water to a set water level and before executing the water absorption determination program, the control method further includes: Get the water temperature in the washing machine; When the water temperature is lower than the first temperature, heating the water to the first temperature and then executing the water absorption determination procedure; When the water temperature is greater than the first temperature, the water absorption determination program is not executed, and the washing machine is controlled to operate according to the first preset laundry processing program; The first preset laundry treatment program is an operation program determined based on a user instruction.

8. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of formulating a control strategy for the washing machine according to the water absorbency of the clothes determined by the water absorbency determination program includes: When it is determined that the water absorption of the clothes is less than A, controlling the washing machine to operate according to a first preset clothes processing program; When it is determined that the water absorbency of the clothes is greater than or equal to A, controlling the washing machine to operate according to a second preset clothes processing program; The first preset laundry processing program is an operating program determined based on a user instruction; The second preset laundry treatment program is an operating program determined based on the water absorption of the laundry.

9. A control device, characterized in that: It includes one or more processors and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program instructions. When the one or more processors execute the program instructions, the one or more processors are used to implement the control method of the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A washing machine, operating according to the control method for a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, or comprising the control device according to claim 9.

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