Control method of a laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a control method of a clothes processing device, comprising: S100, an atomized particle generating step: an electrostatic atomization device works to generate atomized particles, and a fan works at a first rotating speed to blow the atomized particles into a washing barrel; S200, a pretreatment step: the electrostatic atomization device continues to work, a heater is started, and the fan works at a second rotating speed greater than the first rotating speed to deliver hot air into the washing barrel; S300, a first care step: a steam generating device works to generate steam and send the steam into the washing barrel, and the electrostatic atomization device, the heater and the fan all stop working; and S400, a second care step: the electrostatic atomization device, the heater, the fan and a condensing unit are started, and the fan works at a third rotating speed greater than the first rotating speed to deliver hot air into the washing barrel. The first care step S300 of the application not only realizes a high bacteria removal rate of 99.99% in the industry, but also provides a higher temperature and humidity environment for clothes, thereby improving the wrinkle removal effect on the clothes and preventing the clothes from being dry and hardened after drying.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to the field of home appliance technology, and more particularly to a control method for clothing processing equipment. [Background Technology]

[0002] As living standards improve, consumers are paying more attention to the daily care of their clothes. Traditional hand washing or machine washing can damage clothes and waste energy and time in order to remove dust particles, odors or bacteria. Consumers prefer to perform deodorizing, antibacterial and wrinkle removal on their clothes without washing them, or to perform these care operations after washing them.

[0003] Existing technologies utilize garment care devices to perform deodorization, sterilization, and wrinkle removal. For example, an electrostatic atomizing device contains an ion generator that ionizes water molecules in the air to produce atomized particles. These particles enter an air duct and travel along it to a designated area (e.g., the washing tub where clothes are placed) to perform deodorization and sterilization. However, this method is ineffective at removing wrinkles and fails to achieve the desired results. This invention proposes an optimized care control method based on the aforementioned electrostatic atomizing device to better achieve wrinkle removal and care for garments. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] 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 clothing processing equipment, which can effectively improve the wrinkle removal effect on clothing.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A method for controlling a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising:

[0007] Water bucket;

[0008] A washing tub, rotatably disposed within the water-holding tub;

[0009] An electrostatic atomizing device used to generate atomized particles;

[0010] A steam generator is used to generate steam and feed it into the washing tub;

[0011] The drying unit has a fan that circulates airflow into the washing tub and a heater for heating the airflow;

[0012] The condensation unit is used to condense the airflow.

[0013] The control method includes the following steps:

[0014] S100 Atomized Particle Generation Steps: The electrostatic atomizing device generates atomized particles, and the fan operates at a first speed to blow the atomized particles into the washing tub.

[0015] S200 Pretreatment Steps: The electrostatic atomizing device continues to work, the heater is started, and the fan operates at a second speed greater than the first speed to deliver hot air into the washing tub;

[0016] S300 First Care Step: The steam generator produces steam and sends it into the washing tub; the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, and the fan all stop working.

[0017] S400 Second Care Step: Activate the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, the fan, and the condenser unit. The fan operates at a third speed, greater than the first speed, to deliver hot air into the washing tub.

[0018] In the control method of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the first care step S300 includes:

[0019] S320 Steam Generation Steps: The steam generator operates to produce steam, and the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, and the fan are turned off;

[0020] S330 Steam Care Procedure: The steam generator stops working, and the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, and the fan remain off.

[0021] In the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the first care step S300 further includes:

[0022] The S310 steam preheating step, which is performed before the S320 steam generation step, involves preheating the steam generator to a state where it can generate steam.

[0023] In the control method of the above-mentioned clothing treatment equipment, the duration of the steam generation step S320 is longer than the duration of the steam care step S330.

[0024] In the control method of the above-mentioned clothing treatment equipment, the duration of the S330 steam care step does not exceed 5 minutes.

[0025] In the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the control method further includes:

[0026] The S500 cooling step, which follows the S400 second care step, involves turning off the heater and using airflow delivered by the fan to lower the temperature inside the washing tub.

[0027] In the control method of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the hot air temperature in the S200 pretreatment step and / or the S400 second care step does not exceed 70°C.

[0028] In the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the washing tub is driven to rotate in at least one of the following steps: S100 atomized particle generation step, S200 pretreatment step, S300 first care step, and S400 second care step.

[0029] In the control method of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the third rotational speed is greater than the second rotational speed, and the first rotational speed is 800 r / min to 1000 r / min.

[0030] In the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the garment processing equipment further includes a spraying device, and the control method further includes:

[0031] S600 spray water intake step: The spray device sprays water into the washing tub;

[0032] The S600 spray water intake step is performed before the S100 atomized particle generation step, or simultaneously with the S100 atomized particle generation step.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0034] According to the control method of the garment processing equipment proposed in this invention, in the S100 atomized particle generation step, the electrostatic atomizing device operates to generate atomized particles, and the fan operates at a first speed to blow the atomized particles into the washing tub. In this step, neither the heater nor the condenser unit operates. The airflow generated by the fan operation blows the atomized particles into the washing tub, so that the atomized particles in the washing tub accumulate to a certain concentration, ensuring that there are enough atomized particles to participate in garment care in subsequent steps.

[0035] In the subsequent S200 pretreatment step, the heater is activated, and the fan operates at a second speed, greater than the first speed, to deliver hot air into the washing tub, raising the temperature inside the tub. At a suitable temperature, combined with the circulating airflow, a warm and humid environment is created inside the tub, which facilitates the atomized particles to fully contact the clothes and penetrate deep into the fabric. This results in more significant effects on care such as deodorization and sterilization. In this step, the electrostatic atomization device continues to work, continuously delivering atomized particles into the washing tub to compensate for the consumption of atomized particles and maintain a relatively stable concentration of atomized particles inside the tub. This ensures continuous and efficient care of the clothes using atomized particles. In addition, the activation of the heater also initially raises the temperature inside the tub, reducing the time required for heating in the subsequent S300 first care step.

[0036] In the next S300 first care step, the electrostatic atomizing device, heater, and fan are turned off, and the steam generator is turned on. The steam generator produces steam and sends it into the washing tub. The introduction of steam not only rapidly raises the temperature inside the tub to the expected temperature (which can exceed 70°C) based on the residual heat from the pretreatment step, achieving a better sterilization effect, but also deeply penetrates into the fabric to moisturize it, achieving a better wrinkle-removing effect. At the same time, it provides a high temperature and humidity environment for the fabric, making it softer and preventing it from becoming dry and hardened after drying in the next S400 second care step. In addition, the formation of a warm and humid environment also allows the atomized particles in the S400 second care step to fully contact the fabric and penetrate deep into the fabric structure, resulting in more significant effects on care such as deodorization and sterilization.

[0037] In the next S400 second care step, the electrostatic atomizing device, heater, fan, and condenser unit are activated. The fan operates at a third speed, which is greater than the first speed, to deliver hot air into the washing tub. In the S400 second care step, the atomized particles continue to be in contact with the clothes. The clothes are dried by hot air, which removes moisture from the clothes and odor factors that have been decomposed by the atomized particles. The condenser unit is activated, and the water vapor in the hot air is condensed into condensate under the condensation effect provided by the condenser unit, which improves the drying efficiency and keeps the clothes dry and clean after care.

[0038] According to the control method of the garment processing equipment proposed above, the setting of the first care step S300 and the positioning of the first care step S300 between the pretreatment step S200 and the second care step S400 not only allows the temperature inside the drum to quickly rise to above 70°C based on the residual heat of the pretreatment step, achieving an industry-leading 99.99% sterilization rate, but also provides a higher temperature and humidity environment for the garments, increasing their temperature and humidity, thereby improving the wrinkle removal effect and preventing the garments from becoming dry and hard after drying in the second care step S400, thus improving the user experience.

[0039] The first nursing step of S300 includes:

[0040] S320 Steam Generation Step: The steam generator produces steam, and the electrostatic atomizer, heater, and fan are turned off. This step allows enough steam to accumulate in the washing tub so that the temperature inside the tub can quickly rise to the expected temperature to ensure the sterilization effect. In addition, it also ensures that there is enough steam to penetrate and wet the clothes in the subsequent steam care steps to achieve a better wrinkle removal effect.

[0041] S330 Steam Care Steps: The steam generator stops operating, and the electrostatic atomizing device, heater, and fan remain off. This allows the garments to be immersed in high-temperature steam, ensuring sufficient contact and penetration for optimal sterilization and wrinkle removal. Additionally, this step allows the temperature inside the steam drum to drop below 70°C, preventing damage to the atomized particles from the high temperatures of the S400 second care step, thus maintaining optimal contact and reaction between the particles and the garments. Finally, the steam generator stops operating after a period of time, preventing overheating and damage to the garments, and effectively reducing the energy consumption of the garment processing equipment.

[0042] The S300 first care step also includes an S310 steam preheating step, which precedes the S320 steam generation step: the steam generator is preheated to a state where steam can be generated. This design allows water to absorb heat and form high-temperature steam immediately after entering the steam generator, thereby shortening the time required for water to form high-temperature steam, thus shortening the care duration of the S300 first care step, and consequently shortening the user's waiting time.

[0043] The duration of the S320 steam generation step is longer than the duration of the S330 steam treatment step. This design ensures that sufficient high-temperature steam fully penetrates and moisturizes the clothing during the S330 steam treatment step, thereby enhancing the wrinkle-removing effect; in addition, it can further shorten the total duration of the first treatment step of S300.

[0044] The S330 steam care step lasts no more than 5 minutes. This design effectively shortens the step time while allowing the high-temperature steam to fully penetrate deep into the clothing, thereby enhancing the antibacterial and wrinkle-reducing effects.

[0045] The control method also includes an S500 cooling step following the S400 second care step: turning off the heater and using airflow delivered by the fan to lower the temperature inside the washing tub. Since the clothes are dried with hot air in the S400 second care step, the clothes and the interior space of the washing tub remain at a high temperature even after drying is complete. The implementation of the S500 cooling step allows the clothes and the interior space of the washing tub to be cooled to a suitable temperature for removal in a short time.

[0046] In the S200 pretreatment step and / or the S400 second care step, the hot air temperature does not exceed 70°C. During the care process using atomized particles, excessively high temperatures can damage the particles, leading to a reduction in the number of particles in the washing tub. This invention controls the hot air temperature in the S200 pretreatment step and / or the S400 second care step to not exceed 70°C, reducing damage and deformation of clothing caused by high-temperature hot air. It also avoids damage to the atomized particles from the high-temperature hot air, maintaining sufficient contact and reaction between the atomized particles and the clothing in a temperature environment not exceeding 70°C.

[0047] The washing tub is driven to rotate in at least one of the following steps: S100 atomizing particle generation step, S200 pretreatment step, S300 first care step, and S400 second care step. Driving the washing tub to rotate in the S100 atomizing particle generation step helps the atomized particles diffuse evenly within the washing tub. Driving the washing tub to rotate in the S200 pretreatment step facilitates the tumbling and dispersion of the clothes, allowing the atomized particles to quickly and evenly adhere to the clothes. Driving the washing tub to rotate in the S300 first care step stretches the clothes, helping the high-temperature steam to fully penetrate the clothes, ensuring even heating and softening, thereby improving the sterilization effect and reducing or eliminating wrinkles. Driving the washing tub to rotate in the S400 second care step stretches the clothes, not only ensuring even heating and improving drying efficiency but also reducing or eliminating wrinkles.

[0048] The third rotation speed is greater than the second rotation speed, and the first rotation speed is 800 r / min to 1000 r / min. The main purpose of the S200 pretreatment step is to promote uniform contact and reaction between the atomized particles and the clothes. The S400 second care step requires further activation of the condensation unit to dry the clothes. Increasing the fan speed again in the S400 second care step can increase the airflow circulation efficiency, thereby improving the drying efficiency and shortening the drying time. In addition, setting the first rotation speed to 800 r / min to 1000 r / min is relatively low compared to the fan speed in other steps. This avoids the airflow being too strong and blowing away the atomized particles, allowing the airflow from the fan to concentrate the atomized particles into the washing tub, thereby increasing the concentration of atomized particles in the washing tub to the required concentration in a shorter time.

[0049] The garment processing equipment also includes a spray system, and the control methods also include:

[0050] S600 Spray Water Inlet Procedure: The spray device sprays water into the washing tub;

[0051] The S600 spray water intake step occurs before or simultaneously with the S100 atomized particle generation step. The S600 spray water intake step wets the clothes and increases the humidity inside the washing tub. In subsequent steps, this allows the atomized particles to combine with the water vapor, significantly extending the reaction time between the atomized particles and odor-causing agents in the clothes. This enhances the reaction efficiency between the atomized particles and odor-causing agents, accelerating the removal and decomposition of odor-causing agents by the atomized particles, and improving the deodorizing and sterilizing effects.

[0052] These features and advantages of the present invention will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. [Attached Image Description]

[0053] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the drying unit on the water tank in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing equipment in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing equipment in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing equipment in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0059] Figure label:

[0060] 100. Water tank; 110. Return air vent; 120. Air inlet; 130. Water inlet; 200. Washing tub; 300. Electrostatic atomizing device; 310. Air inlet; 320. Air outlet; 400. Steam generator; 500. Drying unit; 510. Air duct; 511. Negative pressure zone; 512. Positive pressure zone; 520. Fan; 521. Air inlet side; 522. Air outlet side; 530. Heater.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0061] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the implementation, other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "lateral," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the device / component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0062] Example 1

[0063] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this embodiment proposes a control method for a clothing processing device. The clothing processing device includes: a water tank 100, a washing tub 200, an electrostatic atomizing device 300, a steam generating device 400, a drying unit 500, and a condensing unit. The water tank 100 is typically suspended inside the body of the clothing processing device. The washing tub 200 is rotatably disposed within the water tank 100 with its rotation axis horizontal or tilted downwards from the horizontal direction towards the rear. Both the water tank 100 and the washing tub 200 have openings at their front for loading and unloading clothes. The internal spaces of the water tank 100 and the washing tub 200 can be connected through the front opening of the washing tub 200. Typically, the washing tub 200 has a through hole on its wall that communicates with the water tank 100. Therefore, the internal spaces of the water tank 100 and the washing tub 200 can be connected through the front opening of the washing tub 200 or the through hole on its wall. The structure of the above-mentioned clothing processing device can refer to the existing drum washing machine.

[0064] The electrostatic atomizing device 300's built-in ion generator (such as the Panasonic Nanoe water ion generator) utilizes moisture in the air to produce nano-sized micro-atomized particles that can penetrate deep into clothing fibers, achieving deodorization, sterilization, wrinkle removal, and other garment care functions. Of course, this deodorization and sterilization operation is not limited to clothing; it is also suitable for cleaning the washing tub 200.

[0065] The steam generator 400 is located on the outside of the water tank 100 and communicates with the inside of the water tank 100. When the steam generator 400 is working, it can generate high-temperature steam. The high-temperature steam enters the water tank 100 and enters the washing tub 200 through the front opening of the washing tub 200 or the through hole on its wall.

[0066] The drying unit 500 also includes an air duct 510 connected at both ends to the water tank 100 to form a circulating air path, a fan 520 for circulating airflow into the washing tub 200, and a heater 530 for heating the airflow. The fan 520 and the heater 530 are mounted on the air duct 510. The atomized particles generated by the electrostatic atomizing device 300 are sent into the air duct 510 by airflow drawn in from the outside or airflow circulating within the air duct 510. Example: Refer to Figure 1 , 2 An air inlet 120 is provided at the front of the water tank 100, and a return air inlet 110 is provided at the rear of the water tank 100. The fan 520 has an air inlet side 521 and an air outlet side 522. The area on the duct 510 between the fan air inlet side 521 and the return air inlet 110 is a negative pressure zone 511, and the area on the duct 510 between the fan air outlet side 522 and the air inlet 120 is a positive pressure zone 512. When the fan 520 is working, it draws in air from the washing tub 200 and the water tank 100 from the negative pressure zone 511, and then blows it into the washing tub 200 and the water tank 100 through the positive pressure zone 512, forming an air circulation. The electrostatic atomizing device 300 is disposed outside the duct 510 and has an air inlet 310 and an air outlet 320. The air inlet 310 is connected to the positive pressure zone 512 of the duct 510, and the air outlet 320 is connected to the negative pressure zone 511 of the duct 510. The air pressure in the positive pressure zone 512 is greater than the air pressure in the negative pressure zone 511. The pressure difference between the two causes part of the airflow in the duct 510 to flow from the positive pressure zone 512 to the negative pressure zone 511 through the electrostatic atomizing device 300. The airflow entering the electrostatic atomizing device 300 has a higher flow rate and flow volume under the action of the pressure difference, thereby releasing more atomized particles into the duct 510. It should be noted that after the atomized particles released from the air outlet 320 of the electrostatic atomizing device 300 enter the negative pressure zone 511, they enter the positive pressure zone 512 under the suction of the fan 520 and the circulating airflow. Although the air inlet 310 of the electrostatic atomizing device 300 is connected to the positive pressure zone 512, the diameter of the air inlet 310 is relatively small and the air intake is limited. Therefore, most of the atomized particles entering the positive pressure zone 512 will enter the washing tub 200 with the circulating airflow.

[0067] In addition to the above solutions, the air inlet 310 of the electrostatic atomizing device 300 can be connected to the outside space, and the air outlet 320 can be connected to the negative pressure zone 511. Since the air pressure in the negative pressure zone 511 is lower than the normal pressure, the outside air is drawn in from the air inlet 310 of the electrostatic atomizing device 300 under the action of pressure difference, and then blown into the negative pressure zone 511 from the air outlet 320. When the outside air passes through the electrostatic atomizing device 300, the atomized particles generated inside the electrostatic atomizing device 300 are blown into the negative pressure zone 511, and enter the washing tub 200 under the action of the circulating airflow in the air duct 510.

[0068] Based on the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, its control method includes the following steps:

[0069] S100 atomized particle generation steps: The electrostatic atomizing device 300 works to generate atomized particles, and the fan 520 operates at the first speed to blow the atomized particles into the washing tub 200.

[0070] S200 pretreatment steps: The electrostatic atomizing device 300 continues to work, the heater 530 is started, and the fan 520 runs at a second speed greater than the first speed to deliver hot air into the washing tub 200.

[0071] S300 First Care Step: Steam generator 400 generates steam and sends it into washing tub 200; electrostatic atomizing device 300, heater 530 and fan 520 all stop working.

[0072] S400 Second Care Step: Start the electrostatic atomizing device 300, heater 530, fan 520 and condenser unit. The fan 520 operates at a third speed greater than the first speed to deliver hot air into the washing tub 200.

[0073] In the S100 atomized particle generation step, the steam generator 400, heater 530 and condenser unit are not working. The electrostatic atomizing device 300 works to generate atomized particles. The fan 520 operates at the first speed to blow the atomized particles into the washing tub 200, so that the atomized particles in the washing tub 200 accumulate to a certain concentration, ensuring that there are enough atomized particles to participate in clothing care in subsequent steps.

[0074] As a preferred option, the first rotation speed is set to 800r / min to 1000r / min. Compared with the fan speed 520 in other steps, the first rotation speed is set to be relatively low, so as to avoid the excessive airflow from blowing away the atomized particles. This allows the airflow from the fan 520 to concentrate the atomized particles into the washing tub 200, thereby increasing the concentration of atomized particles in the washing tub 200 to the required concentration in a shorter time.

[0075] Preferably, in the S100 atomization particle generation step, driving the washing tub 200 to rotate helps the atomized particles to diffuse evenly within the washing tub 200.

[0076] In the S200 pretreatment step, the heater 530 is activated, and the fan 520 operates at a second speed greater than the first speed to deliver hot air into the washing tub 200, raising the temperature inside the washing tub 200. At a suitable temperature, combined with the circulating airflow, a warm and humid environment is created inside the washing tub 200, which is conducive to the atomized particles fully contacting the clothes and penetrating into the fabric. This results in a more significant effect on care such as deodorization and sterilization. In this step, the electrostatic atomizing device 300 continues to work, continuously delivering atomized particles into the washing tub 200 to compensate for the consumption of atomized particles and maintain a relatively stable concentration of atomized particles inside the washing tub 200. This allows for continuous and efficient care of the clothes using atomized particles. In addition, the activation of the heater 530 can also initially raise the temperature inside the tub, reducing the time required for heating in the subsequent S300 first care step.

[0077] As a preferred method, in the S200 pretreatment step, the hot air temperature does not exceed 70°C. For example, 70°C is set as the threshold. When the hot air temperature reaches 70°C and the S200 pretreatment step time is reached, the heater 530 stops working and restarts heating after a certain period of time. This process is repeated to ensure that the hot air temperature does not exceed 70°C, achieving low-temperature care and reducing damage and deformation of clothing caused by high-temperature hot air. It also avoids the damage of high-temperature hot air to the atomized particles, maintaining full contact and reaction between the atomized particles and the clothing in a temperature environment not exceeding 70°C.

[0078] As a preferred method, in the S200 pretreatment step, the washing tub 200 is driven to rotate, which facilitates the tumbling and dispersion of the clothes, allowing the atomized particles to adhere to the clothes quickly and evenly.

[0079] In the first care step of S300, the electrostatic atomizing device 300, heater 530, and fan 520 are turned off, and the steam generator 400 is turned on. The steam generator 400 generates steam and sends it into the washing tub 200. The introduction of steam not only allows the temperature inside the tub to quickly rise to the expected temperature (the expected temperature can exceed 70℃, for example, the expected temperature is 80℃) based on the residual heat from the pretreatment step of S200, so as to achieve a better sterilization and care effect, but also allows it to deeply penetrate into the inside of the clothes to moisturize them, so as to achieve a better wrinkle removal and care effect. At the same time, it also provides a high temperature and humidity environment for the clothes, making them softer and preventing the clothes from becoming dry and hard after drying in the second care step of S400. In addition, the formation of a warm and humid environment also allows the atomized particles in the second care step of S400 to fully contact the clothes and penetrate into the fabric, so as to have a more significant effect on care such as deodorization and sterilization.

[0080] The specific S300 first nursing steps include:

[0081] S310 Steam Preheating Step: The steam generator 400 operates and preheats to a state where steam can be generated; this design allows water to absorb heat and form high-temperature steam immediately after entering the steam generator 400, thereby shortening the time required for water to form high-temperature steam, thus shortening the nursing time of the first nursing step of S300, and further shortening the user's waiting time.

[0082] S320 Steam Generation Step: The steam generator 400 produces steam, and the electrostatic atomizing device 300, heater 530 and fan 520 are turned off. This step allows enough steam to accumulate in the washing tub 200, creating a warm and humid environment inside the tub, and also allows the temperature inside the tub to rise quickly to the expected temperature to ensure the sterilization effect. In addition, it also ensures that there is enough steam to penetrate and moisturize the clothes in the subsequent steam care steps to achieve a better wrinkle removal effect.

[0083] S330 Steam Care Steps: The steam generator 400 stops working, and the electrostatic atomizing device 300, heater 530, and fan 520 remain off. At this time, the inside of the tank maintains a warm and humid environment, allowing the clothes to be immersed in the high-temperature steam for a sufficient time to fully penetrate the garments, achieving better sterilization, wrinkle removal, and other care effects. Additionally, this step allows the temperature inside the tank to drop below 70℃, preventing damage to the atomized particles from the high temperature in the second care step (S400), ensuring sufficient contact and reaction between the atomized particles and the clothes. Finally, the steam generator 400 stops working after a period of operation, not only preventing damage to the clothes from excessively high temperatures inside the tank but also effectively reducing the energy consumption of the garment processing equipment.

[0084] Preferably, the duration of the S320 steam generation step is longer than the duration of the S330 steam treatment step. This design ensures that sufficient high-temperature steam fully penetrates and moisturizes the clothing during the S330 steam treatment step, thereby enhancing the wrinkle-removing effect; in addition, it can further shorten the total duration of the first treatment step, S300.

[0085] Preferably, the duration of the S330 steam treatment step does not exceed 5 minutes, for example, 3 minutes. This design effectively shortens the step time while allowing the high-temperature steam to fully penetrate deep into the clothing, thereby enhancing the antibacterial and wrinkle-reducing effects.

[0086] Preferably, in the first care step of S300, the washing tub 200 is driven to rotate, stretching the clothes. This helps the high-temperature steam to fully penetrate the clothes, allowing them to be heated evenly and softened, thereby improving the sterilization effect and reducing or eliminating wrinkles on the clothes.

[0087] Finally, in the second care step of S400, the electrostatic atomizing device 300, heater 530, fan 520 and condenser unit are activated. The fan 520 operates at a third speed, which is greater than the first speed, to deliver hot air into the washing tub 200. In the second care step of S400, the atomized particles continue to be in contact with the clothes. The clothes are dried by hot air, which removes the moisture in the clothes and the odor factors that have been decomposed by the atomized particles. The condenser unit is activated, and the water vapor in the hot air is condensed into condensate under the condensation effect provided by the condenser unit, which improves the drying efficiency and keeps the clothes dry and clean after care.

[0088] The aforementioned condensing unit supplies water and / or air to the water tank 100 for condensing the airflow. For example, the condensing unit may be an inlet valve (not shown in the figure) of the garment processing equipment. The inlet valve connects to an external water source to provide water for treatment. The water tank 100 is equipped with an inlet 130 connected to the inlet valve. During the treatment process, the inlet valve is opened, and water is supplied to the water tank 100 through the inlet 130. The water exchanges heat with the circulating hot air inside the water tank 100, causing the water vapor in the hot air to condense into condensate. The condensate settles at the bottom of the water tank 100 and can be discharged through the drainage device of the garment processing equipment. Alternatively, the condensing unit can also be a fan. During the treatment process, the fan is turned on to introduce outside air into the water tank 100 for condensing the hot airflow. The condensation principle is the same as that of water cooling and will not be described further.

[0089] As a preferred option, in the second care step of S400, the hot air temperature does not exceed 70°C, achieving low-temperature care, reducing damage and deformation of clothing caused by high-temperature hot air, and also avoiding damage to the atomized particles by high-temperature hot air, maintaining full contact and reaction between the atomized particles and clothing in a temperature environment not exceeding 70°C.

[0090] As a preferred option, the third rotation speed is greater than the second rotation speed. The main purpose of the S200 pretreatment step is to promote uniform contact and reaction between the atomized particles and the clothes. The S400 second care step requires further activation of the condensation unit to dry the clothes. In the S400 second care step, the fan speed is increased by 520 again, which can increase the airflow circulation efficiency, thereby improving the drying efficiency and shortening the drying time.

[0091] As a preferred option: In the second care step of S400, the washing tub 200 is driven to rotate and stretch the clothes, which not only makes the clothes heat evenly and improves the drying efficiency, but also reduces or eliminates wrinkles on the clothes.

[0092] According to the control method of the garment processing equipment proposed in this embodiment, the setting of the first care step S300 and the positioning of the first care step S300 between the pretreatment step S200 and the second care step S400 not only allows the temperature inside the drum to quickly rise to above 70°C based on the residual heat of the pretreatment step, achieving an industry-leading 99.99% sterilization rate, but also provides a higher temperature and humidity environment for the garments, increasing their temperature and humidity, thereby improving the wrinkle removal effect and preventing the garments from becoming dry and hard after drying in the second care step S400, thus improving the user experience.

[0093] It is understood that, in other embodiments of the present invention, the steam generator may remain operational during the first nursing step S300.

[0094] It is understood that, in other embodiments of the present invention, the steam generator may also operate to heat water after water is added, so that the water is heated to form high-temperature steam.

[0095] Example 2

[0096] like Figure 4 As shown, compared with Embodiment 1, the difference in this embodiment is that the clothing treatment equipment in this embodiment also includes a spray device, and the control method further includes an S600 spray water inlet step, in which water is sprayed into the washing tub 200 before the atomized particle generation step. For example: the spray device includes a nozzle connected to a water inlet valve. In the spray water inlet step, the water inlet valve is opened, and the nozzle sprays water mist into the washing tub 200 to wet the clothes and increase the humidity inside the washing tub 200. In subsequent steps, the atomized particles can combine with the water vapor, which significantly prolongs the reaction time between the atomized particles and odor factors in the clothes, enhances the reaction efficiency between the atomized particles and odor factors, accelerates the removal and decomposition effect of the atomized particles on the odor factors, and improves the deodorizing and sterilizing effect.

[0097] As a preferred method, the washing tub 200 is driven to rotate during the spray water intake step to quickly and evenly wet the clothes, avoiding differences in care effects caused by uneven wetting of different clothes.

[0098] It is understood that in other embodiments of the present invention, the S600 spray water intake step can also be embedded in the S100 atomization particle generation step, that is, water is sprayed into the washing tub 200 in the atomization particle generation step to save care time.

[0099] Example 3

[0100] like Figure 5As shown, compared with Embodiment 2, the difference in this embodiment is that the control method of this embodiment further includes: a cooling step S500, in which the heater 530 is turned off after the second care step S400, and the airflow delivered by the fan 520 is used to reduce the temperature inside the washing tub 200. Since the clothes are dried by hot air in the second care step S400, even after drying is completed, the clothes and the internal space of the washing tub 200 maintain a high temperature. By implementing the cooling step S500, the clothes and the internal space of the washing tub 200 can be cooled to a suitable temperature for removal in a short time.

[0101] The division of steps in the control method described in the above embodiments of the present invention is only for clarity of description. In actual applications, the steps can be merged or split. As long as they contain the same logical relationship, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0102] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the contents described in the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments above. Any modifications that do not depart from the functional and structural principles of the present invention will be included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for garment processing equipment, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes: Water bucket; A washing tub, rotatably disposed within the water-holding tub; An electrostatic atomizing device is used to generate atomized particles; A steam generator is used to generate steam and feed it into the washing tub; The drying unit has a fan that circulates airflow into the washing tub and a heater for heating the airflow; The condensation unit is used to condense the airflow. The control method includes the following steps: S100 Atomized Particle Generation Steps: The electrostatic atomizing device generates atomized particles, and the fan operates at a first speed to blow the atomized particles into the washing tub. S200 Pretreatment Steps: The electrostatic atomizing device continues to work, the heater is started, and the fan operates at a second speed greater than the first speed to deliver hot air into the washing tub; S300 First Care Step: The steam generator produces steam and sends it into the washing tub; the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, and the fan all stop working. S400 Second Care Step: Start the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, the fan and the condensation unit. The fan operates at a third speed greater than the first speed to deliver hot air into the washing tub. The first nursing step of S300 includes: S320 Steam Generation Steps: The steam generator operates to produce steam, and the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, and the fan are turned off; S330 Steam Care Procedure: The steam generator stops working, and the electrostatic atomizing device, the heater, and the fan remain off.

2. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first nursing step of S300 also includes: The S310 steam preheating step, which is performed before the S320 steam generation step, involves preheating the steam generator to a state where it can generate steam.

3. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The duration of the S320 steam generation step is longer than the duration of the S330 steam care step.

4. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The duration of the S330 steam treatment step shall not exceed 5 minutes.

5. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes: The S500 cooling step, which follows the S400 second care step, involves turning off the heater and using airflow delivered by the fan to lower the temperature inside the washing tub.

6. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the S200 pretreatment step and / or the S400 second nursing step, the hot air temperature shall not exceed 70°C.

7. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The washing tub is driven to rotate in at least one of the following steps: S100 atomized particle generation step, S200 pretreatment step, S300 first care step, and S400 second care step.

8. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The third rotational speed is greater than the second rotational speed, and the first rotational speed is 800 r / min to 1000 r / min.

9. The control method for the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment further includes a spraying device, and the control method further includes: S600 spray water intake step: The spray device sprays water into the washing tub; The S600 spray water intake step is performed before the S100 atomized particle generation step, or simultaneously with the S100 atomized particle generation step.

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