Washing machine and washing machine control method

By setting up upper and lower washing drums and air duct components in the washing machine, and using the air duct and washing drum heating device to heat the washing water, the problem of slow heating speed is solved, rapid heating washing is achieved, and safety hazards caused by excessive operating power of the entire machine are avoided.

CN117888323BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202311864250.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-29
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2043-12-29

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Technical Problem

Existing washing machines heat clothes slowly, which results in a long washing time.

Method used

An upper washing drum and a lower washing drum arranged up and down are used, combined with an air duct assembly and an air distribution device, and an air duct heating device is used to heat the washing water in the air duct, and the washing water in the washing drum is heated by a washing drum heating device. After being heated to the target water temperature, the washing water in the air duct can be discharged into the washing drum.

Benefits of technology

The time it takes for the washing machine to execute the heating washing program is shortened, the heating efficiency is improved, and the safety hazards caused by excessive operating power of the entire machine are avoided.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a washing machine and a washing machine control method, belonging to the technical field of washing machines. The washing machine comprises an upper washing drum and a lower washing drum arranged in a vertical arrangement; an air duct assembly, wherein the air duct assembly forms an upper circulation drying air path between the air duct assembly and the upper washing drum, and forms a lower circulation drying air path between the air duct assembly and the lower washing drum; the air duct assembly comprises an air duct and an air distribution device, wherein the air duct and / or the air distribution device are provided with a water inlet; the air duct assembly further comprises: an air duct heating device provided in the air distribution device and / or the air duct, the air duct heating device being used to heat air flow when the washing machine dries clothes, and to heat washing water entering the air duct and / or the air distribution device through the water inlet when the upper washing drum and / or the lower washing drum washes clothes; wherein the washing water accumulated in the air duct and / or the air distribution device is heated by the air duct heating device and can be discharged into the upper washing drum and / or the lower washing drum.
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