Clothes processing device, clothes processing method, electronic device and double-tub washing machine

Abstract

The present invention provides a laundry processing device, a laundry processing method, an electronic device, and a twin-tub washing machine, belonging to the technical field of washing machines. The laundry processing device includes: a first laundry processing tub and a second laundry processing tub, at least one of which includes a heater for heating wash water; and an airflow guide mechanism connecting the first and second laundry processing tubs, the airflow guide mechanism being configured to guide steam generated by heating wash water in one of the first and second laundry processing tubs via the heater to the other of the first and second laundry processing tubs. In an embodiment of the present invention, the wash water heater in one of the two laundry processing tubs heats wash water to generate steam, which is then supplied to the other of the two laundry processing tubs via the airflow guide mechanism.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and in particular to a clothing processing device, a clothing processing method, an electronic device and a twin-tub washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, the washing machine industry has shown a trend of diversification. As people's living standards improve, steam care for washing machines has gradually become a key area of ​​research and development to meet consumers' growing demand for clothing care. Consequently, various companies are placing increasing emphasis on R&D in this area.

[0003] Currently, there are relatively few dual-tub washing and care machines on the market, and research on steam generation methods for clothing steam care is relatively limited. Existing solutions for steam care typically use a separate steam generator, but this approach not only takes up too much space but also increases production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing device, a clothing processing method, an electronic device, and a twin-tub washing machine.

[0005] A first aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0006] at least one of the first laundry treatment tub and the second laundry treatment tub having a heater for heating wash water;

[0007] An airflow guide mechanism connects the first laundry processing tub and the second laundry processing tub, the airflow guide mechanism being used to guide steam generated by heating washing water in one of the first laundry processing tub and the second laundry processing tub through the heater to the other of the two.

[0008] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the airflow guiding mechanism includes:

[0009] An air flow channel, one end of which is communicated with the clothes processing chamber of the first clothes processing tub, and the other end of which is communicated with the clothes processing chamber of the second clothes processing tub.

[0010] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, one end of the airflow channel is opposite to the bottom area of ​​the first laundry processing tub in the height direction, and the other end of the airflow channel is opposite to the bottom area of ​​the second laundry processing tub in the height direction; and / or,

[0011] One end of the airflow channel includes a first port for gas to flow through, and the other end of the airflow channel includes a second port for gas to flow through. The number of the first ports is one, two or more, and the number of the second ports is one, two or more.

[0012] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the airflow guide mechanism further includes:

[0013] A fan is configured to promote the flow of gas in the air flow channel.

[0014] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the fan is located inside the air flow channel and has an adjustable rotation speed and an adjustable rotation direction.

[0015] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the airflow guide mechanism further includes: a switch component for opening or closing the airflow channel.

[0016] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, when the other of the two performs a laundry treatment phase requiring steam, the one of the two passes washing water and heats the washing water through the heater.

[0017] A second aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for treating clothes, the method comprising:

[0018] In a case where the first laundry treatment tub performs a laundry treatment stage requiring steam, the second laundry treatment tub heats the wash water in the second laundry treatment tub by using a heater for heating the wash water;

[0019] Wherein, an air flow guide mechanism is provided between the first laundry processing tub and the second laundry processing tub to connect the two.

[0020] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the second laundry processing tub heats the washing water in the second laundry processing tub by a heater for heating washing water, including:

[0021] The second laundry processing tub is filled with water to a target water level, and a heater in the second laundry processing tub is turned on.

[0022] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the method further includes:

[0023] The temperature of the washing water is controlled within a target temperature range by intermittent operation of the heater to generate steam.

[0024] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the method further includes:

[0025] The fan in the airflow guide mechanism rotates in a direction to blow the airflow from the second laundry processing tub to the first laundry processing tub;

[0026] The airflow guide mechanism has an airflow channel with two ends connected to the clothing processing chamber of the first clothing processing barrel and the clothing processing chamber of the second clothing processing barrel respectively. The fan is used to promote the flow of gas in the airflow channel and has an adjustable rotation direction.

[0027] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, when the first laundry processing tub performs a laundry processing stage requiring steam, or when the first laundry processing tub performs a laundry processing stage requiring steam and the washing water in the second laundry processing tub reaches a maximum value within a target temperature range: the fan is started and enters a working state; and / or,

[0028] When the first laundry processing tub performs a laundry processing stage requiring steam, or when the first laundry processing tub performs a laundry processing stage requiring steam and the washing water in the second laundry processing tub reaches a target temperature range: turning on the switch component of the airflow guide mechanism to open the airflow channel.

[0029] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, the working state of the fan includes: when the washing water in the second laundry processing tub is within a target temperature range, the fan operates intermittently;

[0030] When the temperature of the washing water in the second laundry processing tub drops below a target temperature range, the fan stops running.

[0031] A third aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0032] Memory, for storing computer instructions;

[0033] A processor is used to call and execute instructions in the memory to implement the clothing processing method according to the second aspect of the embodiment of the present invention or its implementation method.

[0034] The fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present invention provides a twin-tub washing machine, which includes a clothing processing device according to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present invention or its implementation method, or the twin-tub washing machine adopts a clothing processing method according to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present invention or its implementation method, or the twin-tub washing machine includes an electronic device according to the third aspect of the embodiments of the present invention or its implementation method.

[0035] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the washing water is heated by the washing water heater of one of the two laundry processing tubs to generate steam, and the steam is then provided to the other of the two laundry processing tubs through the air flow guide mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] 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.

[0037] Figure 1A is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 1B is another structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 1C is another structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2A is a structural schematic diagram of an airflow guide mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2B is a structural schematic diagram of an airflow guide mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a steam care method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 2. It is a flow chart of a method for controlling an airflow conducting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Among them: 1-first clothing processing tub; 2-second clothing processing tub; 3-airflow guide mechanism; 31-airflow channel; 32-fan; 311-one end of the airflow channel; 312-the other end of the airflow channel; 4. Two-device components; 5. First rear air duct; 6. Second rear air duct. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, 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 possible 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.

[0046] Current washing machines require a separate steam generator to meet the steam requirements of steam-related laundry treatment stages (e.g., steam care and steam washing). This not only takes up too much space but also increases production costs. To address this situation, an embodiment of the present invention provides a laundry treatment device, as shown in the schematic structural diagram of FIG1 . The laundry treatment device includes a first laundry treatment tub 1 and a second laundry treatment tub 2.

[0047] In this embodiment, both the first laundry tub 1 and the second laundry tub 2 have laundry processing chambers for accommodating laundry, and at least one of them includes a heater for heating wash water. An airflow guide mechanism 3 is provided between the first laundry tub 1 and the second laundry tub 2 to connect the two. The airflow guide mechanism 3 is used to direct steam generated by heating wash water in one of the first laundry tub 1 and the second laundry tub 2 via the heater to the other.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, a heater used for heating wash water in one laundry tub heats the wash water to generate steam, which is then directed to another laundry tub via an airflow guide mechanism. This provides steam to the other laundry tub for steam-related laundry treatments, including but not limited to steam care and steaming. This solves the steam generation issue when a steam generating device (e.g., a steam box) is not available and enables steam exchange between the laundry tubs.

[0049] Compared with the traditional technology that requires an additional dedicated steam generating device, the embodiment of the present invention can save space in the clothing processing equipment and reduce costs.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present invention, the heater for heating the washing water can be of conventional design, for example, located at the bottom of the laundry tub in the height direction. It can generally heat the washing water during the heating washing process of the washing stage to wash the clothes at high temperature, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0051] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 2A As shown, the airflow guide mechanism 3 includes an airflow channel 31. One end 311 of the airflow channel 31 is connected to the laundry processing chamber of the first laundry processing tub 1, and the other end 312 is connected to the laundry processing chamber of the second laundry processing tub 2. It should be noted that, Figure 2A This is for illustration only and does not mean that the air flow channel 31 in this embodiment must be linear. In fact, various shapes, such as an air flow channel 31 with a curved portion, a flexible and bendable air flow channel 31, etc., are feasible.

[0052] This implementation is particularly suitable for first and second laundry tubs positioned one above the other. For example, one end 311 of the airflow channel 31 is positioned above the height of the first laundry tub 1, and the other end 312 is positioned above or above the middle of the second laundry tub 2. The first laundry tub 1 is positioned below the second laundry tub 2. In this case, steam generated by the first laundry tub 1 rises and flows along the airflow channel 31 into the second laundry tub 2. The airflow channel 31 can be designed to extend from bottom to top, guiding steam into the second laundry tub 2 according to the principle that hot air rises.

[0053] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, one end 311 of the airflow channel 31 is opposite to the bottom region of the first laundry treatment tub 1 in the height direction (i.e., one end 311 of the airflow channel 31 is located at the top region of the laundry treatment tub 1 in the height direction), and the other end 312 of the airflow channel 31 is opposite to the bottom region of the second laundry treatment tub 2 in the height direction. In other words, both ends of the airflow channel 31 are located at the upper side of the corresponding laundry treatment tub in the height direction. This facilitates the collection of steam from one laundry treatment tub and also facilitates the steam covering the laundry to be treated in the other laundry treatment tub from bottom to top.

[0054] Here, "relative" refers to the direction in which the gas is directed after it flows out from that end; "bottom area" can be understood as: the area below the middle position of the height direction of the outer drum of the clothing processing device, for example: the area below one-quarter or one-third of the height from bottom to top, for example, the area at the bottom (closest to the ground) in the height direction. The top area can be understood as: the area above the middle position of the height direction of the outer drum of the clothing processing device, for example: the area above three-quarters or two-thirds of the height from bottom to top, for example, the area at the top (farthest from the ground) in the height direction.

[0055] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, one end 311 of the air flow channel 31 includes a first port for gas to flow through, and the other end 312 of the air flow channel 31 includes a second port for gas to flow through, the number of the first port is one, two, or more, and the number of the second port is one, two, or more. When the number of the first port and the second port is one, as shown in FIG. Figure 2A shown.

[0056] When the number of the first port and the second port is multiple, such as Figure 2BAs shown, in this case, multiple first openings / second openings can be distributed (for example, evenly spaced) in the top area of ​​the first laundry treatment tub / second laundry treatment tub 2 (for example, arranged along the depth direction of the outer tub, arranged along the circumference of the outer tub, etc.). This is conducive to improving the efficiency of steam circulation, the coverage area of ​​steam on the clothes, and the effect of steam treatment in the second laundry treatment tub.

[0057] like Figure 2B As shown, the air flow channel 31 includes a middle section located in the middle, a first branch section extending from one end of the middle section and forming multiple branches, and a second branch section extending from the other end of the middle section and forming multiple branches. The fan 32 is located in the middle section and is used to promote the flow of gas in the air flow channel 31. Figure 2B The structure shown can set multiple steam inlets and outlets based on the circumference or axial direction of the outer drum of the clothing treatment barrel, so as to achieve sufficient and efficient steam exchange and improve the steam care effect.

[0058] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 2A As shown in FIG2B , the air flow guide mechanism 3 further includes a fan 32 configured to promote the flow of gas within the air flow channel 31. For example, the fan 32 is located within the air flow channel 31 and has an adjustable rotation speed and an adjustable rotation direction, thereby enabling the gas to be blown from the first laundry processing tub 1 / second laundry processing tub 2 to the second laundry processing tub 2 / first laundry processing tub 1, and achieving adjustment of the steam inflow speed.

[0059] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the airflow guide mechanism 3 may further be provided with a switch component (not shown). The switch component is used to open or close the airflow channel 31. For example, the switch component may be a baffle that is driven (e.g., motor driven, electromagnetic driven, etc.), disposed at one end 311 or the other end 312 of the airflow channel 31, and is used to block or open the outlet of one end 311 or the other end 312 under the action of a driving force. For another example, the switch component may also be a valve located between one end 311 and the other end 312 of the airflow channel 31, and the opening and closing of the valve determines whether the airflow channel 31 is open or closed.

[0060] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, when one of the first laundry processing tub 1 and the second laundry processing tub 2 is performing a laundry processing stage requiring steam, the laundry processing tub requiring steam enters the corresponding laundry processing stage, and the other one passes washing water and heats the washing water through a heater to generate steam.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a laundry treatment method is provided. The method includes: while a first laundry treatment tub 1 is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam, a second laundry treatment tub 2 heats wash water therein using a heater for heating wash water. An airflow guide mechanism 3 is provided between the first and second laundry treatment tubs 1, 2, connecting them. The airflow guide mechanism 3 can direct steam generated by the heated wash water into a target laundry treatment tub. For structural descriptions, please refer to the previous embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0062] Using the method provided in this embodiment, a heater used to heat wash water in one laundry tub is used to heat wash water to generate steam. The generated steam is then directed to another laundry tub via an airflow guide mechanism, thereby providing steam to the other laundry tub for steam-related laundry treatments, including but not limited to steam care and steaming. This method avoids the need for a separate, dedicated steam generator, saving space and reducing costs.

[0063] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, in response to a steam demand from the first laundry treatment device, for example, when the first laundry treatment device enters a steam treatment phase, the second laundry treatment tub heats the wash water within the second laundry treatment tub 2 using a heater for heating wash water. This may specifically include filling the second laundry treatment tub 2 with water to a target water level and activating the heater within the second laundry treatment tub 2 to heat the wash water and generate steam. The target water level may be determined based on, for example, the weight of the laundry to be treated, the duration of the steam-related laundry treatment phase, and the like. Typically, the target water level is positively correlated with the weight of the laundry and the duration of the steam-related laundry treatment phase.

[0064] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the temperature of the washing water is controlled within a target temperature range by intermittent or periodic operation of the heater to generate steam. For example, when the washing water temperature reaches the maximum value of the target temperature range, the heater is stopped from heating, and when it drops to the minimum value of the target temperature range, the heater is restarted for heating, and the cycle continues. By controlling the temperature within a certain range, on the one hand, it is beneficial to the uniform generation of steam, and on the other hand, it is beneficial to the controllability of the processing results of the steam-related clothing processing stage. The target temperature range is selected for the purpose of facilitating the uniform generation and outflow of steam. For example, according to the inventor's research, it was found that when the target temperature range is controlled at 80°C-90°C, the amount and uniformity of steam generated are more conducive to improving the steam effect. This implementation does not limit the specific temperature values.

[0065] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the fan in the airflow guidance mechanism rotates in a direction that directs airflow from the second laundry tub 2 toward the first laundry tub 1. The airflow guidance mechanism 3 includes an airflow channel 31, each end of which communicates with the laundry processing chambers of the first laundry tub 1 and the second laundry tub 2. The fan 32 is configured to facilitate air flow within the airflow channel 31 and has an adjustable rotation direction and speed. Because the fan 32 has an adjustable rotation direction, it can be adjusted to respond to the steam demand of either the first laundry tub 1 or the second laundry tub 2, thereby providing steam to the laundry tub with the desired steam flow.

[0066] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, when the first laundry treatment tub 1 is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam, or preferably, when the first laundry treatment tub 1 is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam and the wash water in the second laundry treatment tub 2 reaches the maximum temperature of the target temperature range (or the median temperature value or above), the fan 32 is activated and enters the operating state. In this manner, by controlling the timing of fan 32 activation, steam generation, steam flow, and the connection between steam-related laundry treatment phases can be smoothly achieved, thereby improving the laundry treatment effect while reducing power consumption. Specifically, as a preferred embodiment, when the wash water reaches a certain temperature range, the fan 32 is not activated to divert the water until the steam volume corresponding to the temperature range has accumulated to a certain level. If the fan is activated too early, the steam volume will be low, which will weaken the steam effect. If the fan is activated after the steam volume reaches a certain level, the other tub will have a better steam care effect. In other words, the steam volume can be judged by the temperature to determine the time to activate the fan 32.

[0067] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, when the first laundry treatment tub 1 is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam, or, preferably (for a better steam care effect), when the first laundry treatment tub 1 is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam and the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub 2 reaches a target temperature range, the switch component of the airflow guide mechanism 3 is turned on to open the airflow channel 31. The timing of turning on the switch component may be earlier than or the same as the timing of starting the fan 32.

[0068] Exemplarily, the operating state of the fan 32 includes: when the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub 2 is within a target temperature range, the fan 32 operates intermittently. When the temperature of the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub 2 drops below the target temperature range, the fan 32 stops operating.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, a steam care control method for a twin-tub washing machine is provided, comprising a steam generation method, an airflow guiding mechanism between two laundry processing tubs (e.g., laundry processing tubs), and a steam exchange control method. Both the first laundry processing tub 1 and the second laundry processing tub 2 of the twin-tub washing machine can execute steam generation instructions or steam care programs. The steam generation method is implemented by filling the laundry processing tub that is not executing the steam care program with water to a set water level and then turning on the heater; the airflow guiding mechanism is implemented by providing an air duct between the two laundry processing tubs, and the airflow guiding mechanism also includes a fan provided in the air duct that can control the direction of gas flow; the steam exchange control method controls the fan in the airflow guiding mechanism to form a pressure difference between the two laundry processing tubs, thereby achieving a steam exchange function between the two laundry processing tubs.

[0070] In this embodiment, the steam generation method must satisfy the requirement that when one of the laundry processing tubs is executing a steam care program, the other laundry processing tub is in a state of not executing any program. Figure 3 , the steam care method in the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail by taking the first laundry treatment tub starting to execute the steam care program as an example. Figure 3 As shown, the method includes:

[0071] 300: Start the steam care program of the first laundry treatment tub 1.

[0072] 302: Determine whether the second laundry treatment tub 2 is running, and if the second laundry treatment tub 2 is not running, execute 304. If the second laundry treatment tub is running, the operation ends (i.e., the steam care of the first laundry treatment tub 1 is paused to wait for the second laundry treatment tub 2 to end its operation).

[0073] 304: Determine whether the first laundry treatment tub 1 has entered the steam drying phase. If the first laundry treatment tub 1 has not entered the steam drying phase, execute 306. If the first laundry treatment tub 1 has entered the steam drying phase, the operation of the second laundry treatment tub 2 ends. In this embodiment, the steam generation phase precedes the steam drying phase, and the combination of the two phases constitutes the entire steam treatment process. During the steam treatment process, the clothes in the tub may become wet due to contact with the high-temperature steam. Therefore, the drying phase is required after the steam generation phase to dry the clothes. Steam generation is no longer in progress during the steam drying phase.

[0074] 306 : The second laundry processing tub 2 executes the steam generation instruction. Specifically, the second laundry processing tub 2 controls the water inlet valve to fill water into the second laundry processing tub 2 to the set water level value, and then executes 308 .

[0075] 308: Determine whether the temperature of the washing water in the second laundry processing tub 2 is less than or equal to Ti. If so, turn on the electric heating to heat the washing water.

[0076] If not, the airflow guide mechanism is turned on (for example, a switch component that controls whether the airflow guide mechanism is turned on. This step is optional, and the airflow guide mechanism can also be turned on when the water temperature exceeds Tq). That is, when the washing water temperature exceeds Ti, the airflow guide mechanism is kept turned on.

[0077] 310: With the electric heater on, determine whether the wash water temperature in the second laundry tub 2 has reached Tq, where Tq > Ti. If it has reached Tq, turn off the electric heater. If it has not exceeded Tq, keep the electric heater on. Repeat 308 and 310 until the steam demand for the first laundry tub 1 ends.

[0078] In this embodiment, the air flow guide mechanism connects the two clothing processing barrels by setting an air duct between the upper and lower clothing processing barrels, and sets a fan in the air duct. By adjusting the speed and rotation direction of the fan, the pressure difference between the two clothing processing barrels can be controlled, so that the steam generated in any clothing processing barrel can be directionally transported to the other clothing processing barrel. The fan is a variable frequency fan with settable fan blade speed and rotation direction.

[0079] In this embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the control method of the airflow conducting mechanism includes:

[0080] 400: The second laundry treatment tub 2 turns on the electric heating to heat the washing water.

[0081] 402: If the temperature of the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub 2 exceeds Tq (the maximum value of the target temperature range), the air flow conduction mechanism is turned on and the fan is turned on. Specifically, the air flow conduction mechanism is turned on to make the air flow channel 31 in a conductive state, and the fan is triggered to enter the working state. If it does not exceed Tq, the electric heating working state is maintained. Among them, the working state of the fan includes: intermittent opening and closing with a rhythm of opening t1 seconds and closing t2 seconds. At this time, due to the rotation of the fan, a pressure difference is generated between the two barrels, and steam enters the first laundry treatment tub 1 from the second laundry treatment tub 2, achieving the effect of directional steam exchange.

[0082] 404: If the temperature of the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub 2 drops from Tq to below Ti (the minimum value of the target temperature range), the fan is turned off. Optionally, the air flow channel 31 of the air flow guide mechanism may also be closed.

[0083] After the fan is turned off, steps 400-404 may be executed sequentially until steam generation is no longer required. Detailed description is omitted here.

[0084] In one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device is provided, comprising a memory and a processor. The memory stores computer programs or computer instructions; the processor implements the control methods, control logic, and control processes described in the aforementioned method and product embodiments of the present invention by invoking and executing the computer programs or instructions in the memory. Furthermore, the electronic device may include input and output interfaces for external communication.

[0085] In one embodiment of the present invention, a twin-tub washing machine is also provided, as shown in FIG1 . The twin-tub washing machine is a drum washing machine arranged upper and lower, including a clothing processing device described in the embodiment or implementation shown in FIG1 , or using the method embodiment or implementation described above to process clothing, or using the electronic device described above to process clothing.

[0086] Among them, such as Figure 1B and Figure 1C As shown, the first clothing processing tub 1 can be located above the second clothing processing tub 2, and the air outlet of the fan 32 can be first connected to the two device elements 4, and then respectively connected to one end 311 and the other end 312 of the air flow channel. One end 311 of the air flow channel is connected to the air inlet above the front end of the first clothing processing tub 1, and the air outlet below the rear end of the first clothing processing tub 1 is connected to the air inlet of the first rear air duct, and the air outlet of the first rear air duct is connected to an air intake of the fan 2. The other end 312 of the air flow channel is connected to the air inlet above the front end of the second clothing processing tub 2, and the rear end of the second clothing processing tub 2 is connected to the second rear air duct 8, and the air outlet of the second rear air duct 8 is connected to another air intake of the fan 2, thereby completing the air flow circulation.

[0087] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the embodiments disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that follow from the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

[0088] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact construction described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device comprises: at least one of the first laundry treatment tub and the second laundry treatment tub having a heater for heating wash water; an air flow guide mechanism connecting the first laundry treatment tub and the second laundry treatment tub, the air flow guide mechanism being configured to guide steam generated by heating wash water in one of the first laundry treatment tub and the second laundry treatment tub to the other of the first laundry treatment tub and the second laundry treatment tub; In the case where the other of the two performs a laundry treatment phase requiring steam, the one of the two passes wash water and heats the wash water by the heater.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The airflow guiding mechanism comprises: An air flow channel, one end of which is communicated with the clothes processing chamber of the first clothes processing tub, and the other end of which is communicated with the clothes processing chamber of the second clothes processing tub.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The one end of the air flow channel is opposite to the bottom area of ​​the first laundry treatment tub in the height direction, and the other end of the air flow channel is opposite to the bottom area of ​​the second laundry treatment tub in the height direction; and / or, One end of the airflow channel includes a first port for gas to flow through, and the other end of the airflow channel includes a second port for gas to flow through. The number of the first ports is one, two or more, and the number of the second ports is one, two or more.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, wherein: The airflow guide mechanism further comprises: A fan is configured to promote the flow of gas in the air flow channel.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fan is located inside the air flow channel and has an adjustable rotation speed and an adjustable rotation direction.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 2 or 4, characterized in that: The airflow guide mechanism further includes a switch component for opening or closing the airflow channel.

7. A method for treating clothes, comprising: In a case where the first laundry treatment tub performs a laundry treatment stage requiring steam, the second laundry treatment tub heats the wash water in the second laundry treatment tub by using a heater for heating the wash water; Wherein, an air flow guide mechanism is provided between the first laundry processing tub and the second laundry processing tub to connect the two; The second laundry treatment tub heats the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub by using a heater for heating the washing water, comprising: The second laundry processing tub is filled with water to a target water level, and a heater in the second laundry processing tub is turned on.

8. The clothes processing method according to claim 7, wherein: The method further comprises: The temperature of the washing water is controlled within a target temperature range by intermittent operation of the heater to generate steam.

9. The clothes processing method according to claim 7, wherein: The method further comprises: The fan in the airflow guide mechanism rotates in a direction to blow the airflow from the second laundry processing tub to the first laundry processing tub; Wherein, the airflow guide mechanism has an airflow channel whose two ends are connected to the clothing processing chamber of the first clothing processing barrel and the clothing processing chamber of the second clothing processing barrel respectively. The fan is used to promote the flow of gas in the airflow channel and has an adjustable rotation direction.

10. The clothes processing method according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the first laundry treatment tub is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam, or when the first laundry treatment tub is performing a laundry treatment phase requiring steam and the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub reaches a maximum value within a target temperature range: the fan is started and enters an operating state; and / or, When the first laundry processing tub performs a laundry processing stage requiring steam, or when the first laundry processing tub performs a laundry processing stage requiring steam and the washing water in the second laundry processing tub reaches a target temperature range: turning on the switch component of the airflow guide mechanism to open the airflow channel.

11. The clothes processing method according to claim 10, wherein: The working state of the fan includes: when the washing water in the second laundry treatment tub is within a target temperature range, the fan operates intermittently; When the temperature of the washing water in the second laundry processing tub drops below a target temperature range, the fan stops running.

12. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: Memory, for storing computer instructions; A processor is configured to call and execute instructions in the memory to implement the clothing processing method according to any one of claims 7 to 11.

13. A twin-tub washing machine, characterized in that: The twin-tub washing machine includes the clothing processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, or the twin-tub washing machine adopts the clothing processing method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, or the twin-tub washing machine adopts the electronic device according to claim 12.

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