A washing control method and a washing apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a washing control method, comprising the following steps: a user selects a washing program and starts, a washing device gets water, the washing device acquires the current water pressure; judging whether the current water pressure is in the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the constant value of the water pressure of the region; according to the judgment result, selecting the calculation method of water consumption and sending the obtained water consumption to the user; the application also discloses a washing device. The application can select the water consumption calculation method according to the specific condition of the water pressure under different water pressure conditions, and then acquire the actual water consumption of the washing device, transmit accurate washing water consumption data to the user, facilitate the user to more accurately understand the water consumption of the washing program of the washing device, improve the satisfaction of the user in use, and facilitate the user to better plan the household water consumption.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a washing control method and a washing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In modern life, the washing machine counts the water consumption of the device every time when it is in operation. However, the washing machine often has the phenomenon of unstable water pressure in the use process. If the water pressure is low during the washing water inlet process, the washing machine will consume too much time for water inlet in order to reach the preset water level, which can easily cause the problem that the reported water consumption is inconsistent with the actual water consumption. In addition, the current single water consumption of the program is mostly calculated by the water inlet time. For example, the same device executes several complete quick washing programs, the water pressure is changed in the several quick washing programs, the single water consumption is checked every time, and the single water consumption is different from 36L to 70L. The water consumption result directly observed by the user is very different. Therefore, when the water pressure is low or very low, the water consumption data fed back to the user by the water inlet time is not accurate.

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a washing control method and a washing device. SUMMARY

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and to provide a washing control method and a washing device. When the water pressure is low, the obtaining method of the water consumption is changed, and the relatively accurate actual water consumption is transmitted to the user. Specifically, when the water pressure is low, if the user selects the washing mode existing in the washing device system without modifying the washing parameters, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program in the region is selected as the actual water consumption and transmitted to the user. If the user modifies the washing parameters in the washing mode of the washing device system, the actual water consumption is corrected according to the change of the water consumption caused by the reduction or increase of the washing parameters and then sent to the user.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the basic idea of the technical scheme adopted by the present application is:

[0006] A washing control method, comprising the following steps:

[0007] The washing device is water-inletted, and the washing device obtains the current water inlet pressure;

[0008] It is judged whether the current water inlet pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the water pressure constant value of the region;

[0009] According to the judgment result, the calculation method of the water consumption is selected, and the obtained actual water consumption is sent to the user.

[0010] Further, judging whether the current water inlet pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the water pressure constant value of the region further comprises:

[0011] When the current water inlet pressure is within the water pressure range of the region, the existing water consumption calculation method is maintained, the actual water consumption is determined by using a conventional calculation method, and the actual water consumption is sent to the user.

[0012] When the current water inlet pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the water pressure constant value of the region, the actual water consumption is determined by using an unconventional calculation method, and the actual water consumption is sent to the user.

[0013] Further, the actual water consumption determined by using the conventional calculation method is specifically determined by using a calculation method of water inlet uniform speed and water inlet time.

[0014] Further, the unconventional calculation method for determining the actual water consumption comprises: if the current water inlet pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the water pressure constant value of the region, and the user does not adjust the washing parameter, obtaining a water consumption constant value of the current washing program of the region, and the actual water consumption is equal to the water consumption constant value and is sent to the user.

[0015] If the current water inlet pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the water pressure constant value of the region, and the user adjusts the washing parameter during the washing program, the actual water consumption needs to be corrected according to the adjusted washing parameter.

[0016] Further, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program is obtained by a big data system.

[0017] Further, the correction of the actual water consumption according to the adjusted washing parameter comprises: correcting the actual water consumption according to the change of the water consumption caused by the reduced or increased washing parameter.

[0018] Further, the sending of the water consumption to the user by the washing equipment specifically comprises: the washing equipment sends the water consumption to the intelligent equipment connected with the washing equipment through the control module, and the user can directly obtain the water consumption information of the washing equipment through the intelligent equipment.

[0019] The application also provides a washing equipment, which comprises a detection module, a communication module and a control module.

[0020] The detection module is used for detecting the current water pressure condition at the water inlet of the washing equipment.

[0021] The communication module is used for receiving the information detected by the detection module, and transmitting the information to the control module and the intelligent equipment connected with the washing equipment.

[0022] The control module is configured to determine whether the current water pressure is within the range of water pressure in the region and the relationship with the constant value of water pressure in the region.

[0023] Further, the washing device further comprises a display module and / or an operation module in communication connection with the control module.

[0024] Further, the washing device applies the washing control method as described above.

[0025] After the technical solution is adopted, the present application has the following beneficial technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0026] 1. The present application obtains the relatively accurate actual water consumption by changing the obtaining mode of water consumption when the water pressure is low, and transmits the actual water consumption to the user. Specifically, when the water pressure is low, if the user selects the washing mode existing in the washing device system without modifying the washing parameters, the constant value of water consumption of the current washing program in the region is selected as the actual water consumption and transmitted to the user, and if the user modifies the washing parameters in the washing mode of the washing device system, the actual water consumption is corrected according to the change of water consumption caused by the reduced or increased washing parameters and then transmitted to the user.

[0027] 2. The washing device transmits accurate washing water consumption data to the user, which is convenient for the user to more accurately understand the water consumption of each washing program of the washing device, improves the satisfaction of the user, and is also convenient for the user to better plan the household water consumption.

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are part of the present application and serve to provide a further understanding of the present application, the illustrative embodiments of the present application and the description thereof serve to explain the present application, but do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the washing control method in the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is another flowchart of the washing control method in the present application.

[0032] It should be noted that these drawings and written descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are used to explain the present application but not to limit the scope of the present application.

[0034] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0035] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] The existing washing equipment has a large change in water pressure during operation, especially during the peak period of water use. The water inlet pressure of the washing equipment in household appliances is low, the water flow speed is slow, and the water inlet time is long. In this case, if the water inlet amount calculated according to the normal water pressure algorithm is transmitted to the user, the water inlet amount received by the user will be higher than the actual water inlet amount, and the difference between the two values is large, which is easy to cause water use problems for the user. In view of this, the present application proposes the following washing control method and washing equipment.

[0037] As shown in the washing control method shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The implementation of the washing control method cannot be separated from the setting of the corresponding structure in the washing equipment. Therefore, in order to more fully understand the washing control method in the present application, the present embodiment first introduces the related structure in the washing equipment.

[0038] A washing equipment, the washing equipment comprising a detection module, a communication module and a control module;

[0039] The detection module is used for detecting the current water pressure condition at the water inlet of the washing equipment;

[0040] The communication module is used for receiving the information detected by the detection module and transmitting the information to the control module and the intelligent device connected with the washing equipment;

[0041] The control module is configured to determine whether the current water inlet pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the constant value of the water pressure of the region.

[0042] Further, the communication module is configured to be connected to a plurality of smart devices in the home through a local area network. Those skilled in the art can understand that the smart devices are mobile terminal devices with communication functions and are used by users in daily life, such as mobile phones, tablets, computers, and the like.

[0043] On one hand, the control module can transmit the current running state information of the washing device to the smart device through the communication module, so that the user can check the running state of the washing device at any time. On the other hand, the control module can also issue control instructions to the washing device connected through the communication module, to control the running state of the washing device.

[0044] The detection module is configured to detect the current water pressure at the water inlet of the washing device. The current water pressure refers to the pressure of the water being used at the water inlet of the washing device. The detection module transmits the current water pressure to the control module through the communication module, and the control module determines whether the current water inlet pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the constant value of the water pressure of the region.

[0045] As an implementation scheme of the present application, the washing device further comprises a display module and / or an operation module connected to the control module.

[0046] The display module can receive the running state information of the washing device sent by the control module, and display the running state information of the washing device, so that the user can timely understand the relevant running state of the washing device. Those skilled in the art can understand that the washing device can display the running state information of the washing device through the display module, or display specific running state information of the washing device according to the needs of the user, such as one or more of water inlet pressure, water consumption, power consumption, rinsing times, washing time, spin-drying times, and spin-drying time.

[0047] The operation module is configured to be operated by the user. The user can transmit corresponding instructions to the control module through the operation module, to control the running of the corresponding washing device. It is easy to understand that the operation module can be a touch function screen and / or a separate function key module. Further, the display module and the operation module can be integrated on a smart device with a touchable display screen, such as a smart phone, a tablet, or a computer, according to the specific needs of the user.

[0048] Further, the control module in the present application can be integrated on a mobile terminal device, such as a smart phone, a tablet, a computer, and the like.

[0049] The technical contents described above will be combined with the accompanying Figure 1 The washing control method in the present application will be described in detail in combination with the accompanying

[0050] As shown in the accompanying Figure 1 The washing control method in the present application mainly comprises the following steps:

[0051] S10, the washing equipment is watered, and the washing equipment acquires the current water pressure;

[0052] S20, it is judged whether the current water pressure is in the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the water pressure constant value of the region;

[0053] S30, according to the judgment result, the calculation method of the water consumption is selected, and the obtained actual water consumption is sent to the user.

[0054] It is further pointed out that the user selects the washing program through the intelligent device or the operation module and starts, the washing equipment is watered, and the detection module of the washing equipment acquires the current water pressure in real time.

[0055] The detection module transmits the current water pressure information to the control module through the communication module, the control module compares the current water pressure with the pre-stored water pressure range of the region and the water pressure constant value of the region, and obtains the judgment result.

[0056] The control module selects the calculation method of the water consumption according to the judgment result, and calculates the actual water consumption, and the communication module transmits the calculated actual water consumption information to the intelligent device connected with the washing equipment, and the user can directly obtain the actual water consumption of the washing program through the intelligent device.

[0057] Further, the washing equipment sends the actual water consumption to the user, which specifically comprises that the washing equipment sends the water consumption to the intelligent device connected with the washing equipment through the control module, and the user can directly obtain the water consumption information of the washing equipment through the intelligent device.

[0058] Further, the water pressure range of the region and the water pressure constant value of the region can be pre-stored in the control module by the user. Or the skilled person in the art can set a separate storage module to store the water pressure range of the region and the water pressure constant value of the region.

[0059] As an embodiment of the present application, the judgment of whether the current water pressure is in the water pressure range of the region and the relationship with the water pressure constant value of the region in step S20 further comprises:

[0060] If the current water pressure is in the water pressure range of the region, the existing water consumption calculation method is maintained, the actual water consumption is determined by using the conventional calculation method, and is sent to the user.

[0061] If the current water inlet pressure is not within the range of water pressure of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the constant value of water pressure of the region, a non-conventional calculation method is used to determine the actual water consumption, and the actual water consumption is sent to the user.

[0062] Further, the conventional water consumption calculation method is: actual water consumption = water inlet amount = water inlet average speed * water inlet time.

[0063] The water inlet amount refers to the total water consumption (L) of the washing equipment in the washing operation cycle of the washing equipment.

[0064] The water inlet average speed refers to the average water inlet amount (L / min) per unit time at the water inlet of the washing equipment.

[0065] The water inlet time refers to the water inlet time (min) of the washing equipment in the selected washing program operation cycle.

[0066] Further, the actual water consumption determined by the non-conventional calculation method includes:

[0067] If the current water inlet pressure is not within the range of water pressure of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the constant value of water pressure of the region, and the user does not adjust the washing parameters, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program of the region is obtained, and the actual water consumption is equal to the water consumption constant value of the current washing program and is sent to the user.

[0068] If the current water inlet pressure is not within the range of water pressure of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the constant value of water pressure of the region, and the user adjusts the washing parameters during the washing program, the actual water consumption needs to be corrected according to the adjusted washing parameters.

[0069] The above-mentioned correction of the actual water consumption according to the adjusted washing parameters includes: correcting the actual water consumption according to the change in water consumption caused by the reduced or increased washing parameters.

[0070] It needs to be specifically pointed out that if the current water inlet pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is less than the water pressure constant value of the region, when the user adjusts the washing parameter during the washing process, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program in the region should be used as the basis for calculating the water consumption, and the actual water consumption should be corrected according to the adjusted washing parameter. For example: if the number of rinsing is increased / decreased, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program in the region is used as the basis, and the rinsing water consumption is increased / decreased according to the adjusted situation, wherein the water consumption change amount = the increase / decrease amount of rinsing = the water consumption of single rinsing * the increase / decrease number of rinsing, and the water consumption constant value ± the water consumption change amount is used to obtain the actual water consumption: actual water consumption = water consumption constant value of the current washing program ± water consumption of single rinsing * increase / decrease number of rinsing; if the washing water amount is increased / decreased during the washing process, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program in the region is also used as the basis, and the actual water consumption is calculated according to the water amount increased / decreased during the washing process: actual water consumption = water consumption constant value of the current washing program ± water amount increased / decreased during the washing process.

[0071] Further, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program is obtained through a big data system, that is, it can be automatically connected and obtained through the washing equipment control module, and the data can be updated in real time.

[0072] Further, if the current water inlet pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is greater than or equal to the water pressure constant value of the region, the actual water consumption is calculated by using the conventional calculation method: actual water consumption = water inlet amount = water inlet uniform speed * water inlet time. In the actual application process, the water inlet pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current water inlet pressure is greater than or equal to the water pressure constant value of the region, which is relatively rare, and most of the time, the water pressure of the washing equipment is insufficient, causing the water inlet time to be prolonged.

[0073] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments have the following beneficial technical effects:

[0074] The present application obtains relatively accurate actual water consumption by changing the obtaining method of water consumption when the water pressure is low, and transmits the actual water consumption to the user. Specifically, if the current water inlet pressure is within the water pressure range of the region, the existing water consumption calculation method is maintained, the actual water consumption is determined by using the conventional calculation method, and is sent to the user; when the water pressure is low and the current water inlet pressure is less than the water pressure constant value of the region, if the user selects the washing mode existing in the washing equipment system without modifying the washing parameter, the water consumption constant value of the current washing program in the region is selected as the actual water consumption and is transmitted to the user, and if the user modifies the washing parameter in the washing mode of the washing equipment system, the actual water consumption needs to be corrected according to the change of water consumption caused by the reduced or increased washing parameter, and then is sent to the user.

[0075] The washing equipment transmits accurate washing water quantity data, so that the user can more accurately know the water quantity of each washing program of the washing equipment, improve the satisfaction of the user, and better plan the household water.

[0076] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content without departing from the technical solution of the present application, and equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes are equivalent. The embodiments in the above examples can be further combined or replaced, but as long as it does not deviate from the technical solution of the present application, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above examples according to the technical essence of the present application are still within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A washing control method, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: The washing equipment takes in water and obtains the current inlet water pressure; it determines whether the current inlet water pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and its relationship with the constant water pressure of the region; based on the determination result, it selects a method for calculating water consumption and sends the obtained actual water consumption to the user; Determining whether the current inlet water pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and its relationship with the constant water pressure of the region further includes: if the current inlet water pressure is within the water pressure range of the region, then the actual water consumption is determined using conventional calculation methods and sent to the user; if the current inlet water pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current inlet water pressure is less than the constant water pressure of the region, then the actual water consumption is determined using unconventional calculation methods and sent to the user. The unconventional calculation method for determining the actual water consumption includes: if the current inlet water pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current inlet water pressure is less than the constant water pressure value of the region, and the user has not adjusted the washing parameters, obtaining the constant water consumption value of the current washing program in the region, and the actual water consumption is equal to the constant water consumption value and sent to the user; if the current inlet water pressure is not within the water pressure range of the region, and the current inlet water pressure is less than the constant water pressure value of the region, and the user adjusts the washing parameters during the washing program, the actual water consumption needs to be corrected according to the adjusted washing parameters.

2. The washing control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method of determining the actual water consumption using conventional calculation methods specifically involves using the average inflow rate multiplied by the inflow time to determine the water consumption.

3. The washing control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water consumption value of the current washing program is obtained through a big data system.

4. The washing control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of correcting the actual water consumption based on the adjusted washing parameters includes: correcting the actual water consumption based on the changes in water consumption caused by reducing or increasing the washing parameters.

5. The washing control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Specifically, the washing equipment sends the water usage information to the user through a control module. The user can then directly obtain the water usage information from the washing equipment through the smart device.

6. A washing device, characterized in that, The washing equipment uses the washing control method described in any one of claims 1-5 above; The washing equipment includes a detection module, a communication module, and a control module; The detection module is used to detect the current water pressure at the inlet of the washing equipment; The communication module is used to receive information detected by the detection module and transmit the information to the control module and the smart device connected to the washing equipment. The control module is used to determine whether the current inlet water pressure is within the water pressure range of the region and its relationship with the constant water pressure of the region.

7. A washing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The washing equipment also includes a display module and / or an operation module that are communicatively connected to the control module.

8. A washing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The display module receives the operating status information of the washing equipment sent by the control module and displays the operating status information of the washing equipment; The operation module is for user operation.

9. A washing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water pressure range and constant water pressure values ​​for the region are pre-stored by the user in the control module.

10. A washing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The washing equipment is equipped with a separate storage module to store the water pressure range and constant water pressure value of the area.

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