Sterilization control method, device, main control board and washing equipment

Abstract

The application discloses a sterilization control method and device, a main control board and a washing equipment, and relates to the technical field of control, which can guarantee the sterilization effect of the washing equipment while reducing the washing time of the washing equipment. The method can be applied to the main control board of the washing equipment, and comprises the following steps: in the case that a washing instruction is detected, a sterilization device and a fan of the washing equipment are controlled to start running; a water inlet instruction is received, and a water inlet switch device of the washing equipment is controlled to be opened, so that the washing equipment runs in a water storage mode; in the process in which the washing equipment runs in the water storage mode, a water level sensor of the washing equipment is controlled to monitor the real-time water level height in the washing equipment, and in the case that it is determined that the real-time water level height is greater than or equal to a first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop running.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of control technology, and in particular to a sterilization control method, device, main control board and washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, washing equipment has become a necessity in people's lives. Furthermore, with the improvement of living standards, people have higher functional requirements for washing equipment, such as the need for sterilization and drying functions. Taking sterilization as an example, existing technologies can install a photoplasma excitation light source above the drum of the washing equipment. This light source excites active photoplasma in the air inside the drum, thereby sterilizing the clothes inside the drum through the active photoplasma.

[0003] However, in the existing technology, when using the above-mentioned sterilization method to sterilize clothes in the drum, considering that water in the drum of the washing equipment will affect the sterilization effect, the washing equipment is generally run in washing mode first, and then in sterilization mode. This will increase the washing time of the washing equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a sterilization control method, device, main control board, and washing equipment, which can reduce the washing time of the washing equipment while ensuring the sterilization effect of the washing equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a sterilization control method applied to the main control board of a washing machine. The method includes: upon detecting a washing command, controlling the sterilization device and the fan of the washing machine to start operation; receiving a water inlet command and controlling the water inlet switch of the washing machine to open, so that the washing machine operates in a water storage mode; during the operation of the water storage mode, controlling the water level sensor of the washing machine to monitor the real-time water level height in the washing machine, and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating when it is determined that the real-time water level height is greater than or equal to a first preset height.

[0007] In the technical solution provided in this application, when the main control board of the washing equipment detects a washing command, it can first control the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start operation. Then, upon receiving a water inlet command, it controls the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open, so that the washing equipment operates in water storage mode. During the operation of the water storage mode, the main control board can control the water level sensor of the washing equipment to monitor the real-time water level height in the washing equipment. When it is determined that the real-time water level height is greater than or equal to a first preset height, it controls the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating. Since the washing equipment generally undergoes multiple pre-treatment steps such as weighing before washing the clothes in the drum, these pre-treatment steps consume a certain amount of time. Furthermore, during the operation of the water storage mode, the water storage volume gradually increases. Before the real-time water level height increases to a certain height (i.e., the first preset height in this application), the water stored in the drum has little impact on the sterilization effect of the sterilization device. Therefore, in this application, the time during which the washing equipment performs the pretreatment step and the time before the real-time water level increases to the first preset height after water storage begin can be used to sterilize the clothes in the drum through a sterilization device, and the air in the drum can be circulated by a fan to improve the sterilization effect. Furthermore, when the water level reaches the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan can be stopped to reduce energy consumption. It can be seen that in the technical solution provided in this application, the washing equipment does not sterilize the clothes after washing, but rather completes the sterilization of the clothes during the pretreatment step and the water storage process. This ensures the sterilization effect of the washing equipment while reducing the washing time.

[0008] Optionally, in one possible design, after the above-mentioned "controlling the sterilization device and fan to stop operating when the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the first preset height", the sterilization control method provided in this application may further include:

[0009] If the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the second preset height, the water inlet switch is closed to stop the washing equipment from operating in water storage mode; wherein the second preset height is greater than the first preset height.

[0010] Control the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode, and control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level.

[0011] Optionally, in another possible design, after the above-mentioned "controlling the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and controlling the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height", the sterilization control method provided in this application may further include:

[0012] Receives a drainage command and controls the drainage switch of the washing equipment to open, so that the washing equipment can operate in drainage mode;

[0013] During the operation of the washing equipment in drainage mode, the control water level sensor monitors the real-time water level height, and when it is determined that the real-time water level height is less than or equal to the first preset height, the control device and fan are started.

[0014] Optionally, in another possible design, after the above-mentioned "controlling the sterilization device and fan to start operation when the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height", the sterilization control method provided in this application may further include:

[0015] If the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the third preset height, the drain switch is closed to stop the washing equipment from operating in the drain mode, and the water level sensor is stopped from monitoring the real-time water level; wherein the third preset height is less than the first preset height.

[0016] Upon receiving a dehydration command, the sterilization device and fan are controlled to stop operating.

[0017] Optionally, in another possible design, the aforementioned "controlling the sterilization device and fan to stop operating upon receiving a dehydration command" includes:

[0018] Upon receiving a dehydration command, the washing equipment is controlled to operate in dehydration mode, and the fan is stopped.

[0019] Upon receiving a shutdown command, the washing equipment is controlled to stop operating in spin-drying mode, and the sterilization device is also controlled to stop operating.

[0020] Optionally, in another possible design, the above-mentioned "controlling the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start operation when a washing command is detected" includes: when a washing command is detected, controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation while detecting the weight of the clothes to be washed in the washing equipment through the weighing sensor of the washing equipment.

[0021] The aforementioned "controlling the sterilization device and fan to start operation when the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height" includes: controlling the sterilization device and fan to start operation when the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height and the weight of the clothing is greater than or equal to the preset weight.

[0022] Optionally, in another possible design, the sterilization control method provided in this application may further include:

[0023] If a sterilization command is detected, obtain the sterilization duration included in the sterilization command;

[0024] Control the sterilization device and fan to start and run, and control the sterilization device and fan to stop running after the sterilization time.

[0025] Secondly, this application provides a sterilization control device, configured on the main control board of a washing equipment, including: a control module, a receiving module and a monitoring module;

[0026] The control module is used to control the sterilization device and the start-up of the fan of the washing equipment when a washing command is detected.

[0027] The receiving module is used to receive water inlet commands and control the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open through the control module, so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode.

[0028] The monitoring module is used to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment by controlling the water level sensor of the washing equipment through the control module during the operation of the water storage mode. When the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are stopped by the control module.

[0029] Optionally, in one possible design, the monitoring module is further configured to: after determining that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to a first preset height, and after controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating via the control module, and after determining that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to a second preset height, control the water inlet switch device to close via the control module, so that the washing equipment stops operating in water storage mode; wherein, the second preset height is greater than the first preset height;

[0030] The control module is also used to control the washing mode of the washing equipment and to stop the water level sensor from monitoring the real-time water level.

[0031] Optionally, in another possible design, the receiving module is also used to: receive a drainage command after the control module controls the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and controls the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height, and control the drainage switch device of the washing equipment to open through the control module so that the washing equipment operates in the drainage mode.

[0032] The monitoring module is also used to: control the water level sensor to monitor the real-time water level height during the operation of the washing equipment in the drainage mode, and control the sterilization device and the fan to start operation through the control module when it is determined that the real-time water level height is less than or equal to the first preset height.

[0033] Optionally, in another possible design, the monitoring module is also used to: after determining that the real-time water level is less than or equal to a first preset height, and after controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation via the control module, and after determining that the real-time water level is less than or equal to a third preset height, control the drain switch device to close via the control module, so that the washing equipment stops operating in the drain mode, and control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level; wherein, the third preset height is less than the first preset height;

[0034] The receiving module is also used to: upon receiving a dehydration command, control the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating via the control module.

[0035] Alternatively, in another possible design, the receiving module is specifically used for:

[0036] Upon receiving a dehydration command, the control module controls the washing equipment to operate in dehydration mode and stops the fan.

[0037] Upon receiving a shutdown command, the control module controls the washing equipment to stop operating in dehydration mode and stops the sterilization device from running.

[0038] Optionally, in another possible design, the control module is specifically used to: control the sterilization device and the fan to start running when a washing command is detected, while detecting the weight of the clothes to be washed in the washing equipment through the weighing sensor of the washing equipment;

[0039] The monitoring module is specifically used to: control the sterilization device and the fan to start operation when the real-time water level is less than or equal to the first preset height and the weight of the clothing is greater than or equal to the preset weight.

[0040] Optionally, in another possible design, the sterilization control device provided in this application may further include: an acquisition module;

[0041] The acquisition module is used to acquire the sterilization duration included in the sterilization command when a sterilization command is detected.

[0042] The control module is also used to: control the start-up and operation of the sterilization device and the fan, and to control the stop operation of the sterilization device and the fan after the sterilization period.

[0043] Thirdly, this application provides a main control board, including a memory, a processor, a bus, and a communication interface; the memory is used to store computer execution instructions, and the processor is connected to the memory via the bus; when the main control board is running, the processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory, so that the main control board performs the sterilization control method provided in the first aspect above.

[0044] Fourthly, this application provides a washing device, including a sterilization device, a fan, a water inlet switch device, a water level sensor, and a main control board as provided in the third aspect.

[0045] Fifthly, this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the sterilization control method provided in the first aspect.

[0046] Sixthly, this application provides a computer program product including computer instructions that, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the sterilization control method as provided in the first aspect.

[0047] It should be noted that the aforementioned computer instructions may be stored, in whole or in part, on a computer-readable storage medium. This computer-readable storage medium may be packaged together with the processor of the main control board, or it may be packaged separately from the processor of the main control board; this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0048] The descriptions of the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth aspects in this application can be referenced to the detailed description of the first aspect; and the beneficial effects of the descriptions of the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth aspects can be referenced to the analysis of the beneficial effects of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0049] In this application, the names of the aforementioned devices or functional modules are not limited, and in actual implementation, these devices or functional modules may appear under other names. As long as the function of each device or functional module is similar to that of this application, they all fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents.

[0050] These or other aspects of this application will become more readily apparent in the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic flowchart of a sterilization control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 2 A schematic flowchart of another sterilization control method provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 3 A schematic flowchart illustrating another sterilization control method provided in this application embodiment;

[0054] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sterilization control device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a main control board provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The sterilization control method, apparatus, main control board, and washing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0057] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone.

[0058] The terms "first" and "second," etc., used in the specification and drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects or to distinguish different treatments of the same object, rather than to describe a specific order of objects.

[0059] Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, used in the description of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include other steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0060] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or explanations. Any embodiment or design scheme described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design schemes. Specifically, the use of the words "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0061] In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0062] Furthermore, the acquisition, storage, use, and processing of data in this application's technical solution all comply with relevant national laws and regulations.

[0063] Currently, washing equipment has become a necessity in people's lives. Furthermore, with the improvement of living standards, people have higher functional requirements for washing equipment, such as the need for sterilization and drying functions. Taking sterilization as an example, existing technologies can install a photoplasma excitation light source above the drum of the washing equipment. This light source excites active photoplasma in the air inside the drum, thereby sterilizing the clothes inside the drum through the active photoplasma.

[0064] However, in the existing technology, when using the above-mentioned sterilization method to sterilize clothes in the drum, considering that water in the drum of the washing equipment will affect the sterilization effect, the washing equipment is generally run in washing mode first, and then in sterilization mode. This will increase the washing time of the washing equipment.

[0065] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this application provides a sterilization control method. This method utilizes the pretreatment steps during the washing process and the interval between the water storage process to sterilize the clothes, thereby ensuring the sterilization effect of the washing equipment while reducing the washing time.

[0066] The sterilization control method provided in this application can be applied to washing equipment. Specifically, the washing equipment may include at least a sterilization device, a fan, a water inlet switch, a water level sensor, and a main control board. The main control board in the washing equipment can be the executing entity of the sterilization control method provided in this application. The main control board can be connected (or indirectly connected) to the sterilization device, the fan, the water inlet switch, and the water level sensor, respectively. By controlling the sterilization device, the fan, the water inlet switch, and the water level sensor, sterilization can be achieved while washing clothes. The washing equipment can be a drum washing machine, a pulsator washing machine, or a washer-dryer combo, or other household appliances used for washing clothes.

[0067] It is understood that in practical applications, washing equipment also includes other components. This application only describes the components involved in the embodiments of this application and does not constitute a limitation on the structure of the washing equipment.

[0068] The sterilization control method provided in the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0069] Reference Figure 1 The sterilization control method provided in this application includes S101-S103:

[0070] S101. Upon detecting a washing command, control the sterilization device and fan of the washing equipment to start operation.

[0071] In one possible implementation, the washing machine's display panel has candidate mode buttons corresponding to each washing mode. For example, these candidate mode buttons may include buttons for multiple modes such as quick wash, mixed wash, sheet wash, and down wash. After placing the clothes to be washed into the washing machine's drum, the user can touch the target mode button among the candidate mode buttons according to their needs. Then, by touching the start button on the display panel, the main control board is triggered to detect the washing command.

[0072] Of course, in practical applications, the main control board can also detect washing commands in other ways, and this application embodiment does not limit this. For example, in practical applications, users can also trigger the main control board to detect washing commands by performing a trigger operation on the display interface of the washing device's application (APP).

[0073] For example, the sterilization device in this application embodiment can be a photoplasma excitation light source installed above the drum of a washing machine. After the photoplasma excitation light source is started, it can excite active photoplasma in the air inside the drum. A fan can be installed above the drum, and the rotation of the fan can blow the excited active photoplasma towards the clothes to be washed inside the drum, so that the excited active photoplasma can fully contact the surface of the clothes to be washed, thereby achieving sterilization of the clothes to be washed.

[0074] S102. Receive water inlet command and control the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the main control board stores the operating programs corresponding to each washing mode. For the current washing mode, the current operating program records the triggering times of water inlet commands, drainage commands, spin-drying commands, and stop commands corresponding to the current washing mode. For example, the water inlet command might be automatically triggered after pre-treatment steps such as weighing the clothes to be washed. After detecting a washing command, the main control board can also determine the target operating program corresponding to the washing mode corresponding to the user-selected target mode button from the stored operating programs for each washing mode. Then, the main control board can sequentially trigger the water inlet command, drainage command, spin-drying command, and stop command according to the triggering times of each command recorded in the target operating program.

[0076] Among them, the water inlet switch device can be the water inlet solenoid valve of the washing equipment. After the water inlet switch device is turned on, the water storage in the drum of the washing equipment begins to gradually increase.

[0077] S103. During the operation of the washing equipment in the water storage mode, the water level sensor of the washing equipment is controlled to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment, and when the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop operating.

[0078] The water level sensor can be placed near the water inlet switch to monitor changes in the water level inside the washing equipment drum.

[0079] The first preset height can be a predetermined height. When the real-time water level in the drum is lower than the first preset height, the sterilization effect of the sterilization device on the clothes to be washed in the drum is not significantly affected by the water level in the drum; when the real-time water level in the drum is greater than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization effect of the sterilization device on the clothes to be washed in the drum is significantly affected by the water level in the drum.

[0080] During the operation of the washing equipment in water storage mode, once the real-time water level rises to the first preset height, the sterilization effect of the sterilization device on the clothes to be washed in the drum is greatly affected by the water level. If the sterilization device continues to sterilize the clothes at this point, it will waste resources. Therefore, in this situation, the main control board can stop the sterilization device and the fan. This saves energy and avoids resource waste.

[0081] Optionally, after determining that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to the first preset height, and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating, the sterilization control method provided in this application embodiment may further include: controlling the water inlet switch to close when the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the second preset height, so that the washing equipment stops operating in the water storage mode; controlling the washing equipment to operate in the cleaning mode, and controlling the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level.

[0082] The second preset height can be a predetermined height, and the second preset height is greater than the first preset height.

[0083] In this embodiment, after the main control board determines that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to a first preset height and controls the sterilization device and fan to stop operating, when the real-time water level rises to a second preset height, the water volume stored in the drum is sufficient to meet the water requirements for washing the clothes. In this case, water storage can be stopped, and the main control board can start controlling the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode. Simultaneously, to further save energy, the main control board can control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level while controlling the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode.

[0084] Optionally, after controlling the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and controlling the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height, the sterilization control method provided in this application embodiment may further include: receiving a drainage command and controlling the drainage switch device of the washing equipment to open so that the washing equipment operates in the drainage mode; during the operation of the washing equipment in the drainage mode, controlling the water level sensor to monitor the real-time water level height, and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation when it is determined that the real-time water level height is less than or equal to a first preset height.

[0085] The method for triggering the drainage command can be referred to the aforementioned description of the water inlet command, and will not be repeated here in the embodiments of this application.

[0086] The drain switch device can be an automatic drain valve for washing equipment. After the drain switch device is opened, the amount of water stored in the drum of the washing equipment begins to decrease gradually.

[0087] In this embodiment, clothes can be sterilized before washing. Specifically, sterilization can be performed on the clothes inside the drum during the pretreatment step performed by the washing equipment and the time before the real-time water level rises to a first preset height after water storage begins. However, the corresponding durations of the pretreatment step performed by the washing equipment and the time before the real-time water level rises to the first preset height after water storage begins are limited, thus restricting the sterilization time and affecting the final sterilization effect. Therefore, this embodiment can also sterilize the clothes after washing by utilizing the time before the real-time water level drops to the first preset height after drainage begins in the draining mode and the time during the spin-drying mode.

[0088] Optionally, after controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation when the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization control method provided in this application embodiment may further include: controlling the drain switch device to close when the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the third preset height, so that the washing equipment stops operating in the drain mode, and controlling the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level; and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating when a dehydration command is received.

[0089] The third preset height can be a predetermined height, and the third preset height is less than the first preset height.

[0090] Optionally, upon receiving a dehydration command, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop operating, including: upon receiving a dehydration command, controlling the washing equipment to operate in dehydration mode and controlling the fan to stop operating; upon receiving a shutdown command, controlling the washing equipment to stop operating in dehydration mode and controlling the sterilization device to stop operating.

[0091] During the spin-drying mode of the washing equipment, the drum rotates at high speed. This high-speed rotation causes airflow within the drum, allowing the excited active photoplasma ions in the air to fully contact the surface of the clothes to be washed, thus achieving sterilization. Therefore, in this embodiment, during the spin-drying mode, the fan can be stopped, and only the sterilization device needs to continue operating. This further saves energy.

[0092] Optionally, upon detecting a washing command, controlling the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start operation may include: simultaneously controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation upon detecting a washing command, and detecting the weight of the clothes to be washed in the washing equipment through the weighing sensor of the washing equipment; controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation when it is determined that the real-time water level is less than or equal to a first preset height may include: controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation when it is determined that the real-time water level is less than or equal to the first preset height and the weight of the clothes is greater than or equal to a preset weight.

[0093] The preset weight can be a pre-set weight.

[0094] In this embodiment, the time gap between washing clothes and before and after washing can be used to sterilize the clothes. However, in practical applications, when the weight of the clothes to be washed is very small, sterilization can be achieved simply by using the time gap before washing. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can also be determined whether to perform secondary sterilization after washing based on the weight of the clothes. This can further save energy.

[0095] Optionally, the sterilization control method provided in this application embodiment may further include: upon detecting a sterilization command, obtaining the sterilization duration included in the sterilization command; controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation; and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operation after the sterilization duration.

[0096] In practical applications, users may only need to sterilize their clothes. To meet diverse user needs, this application embodiment can also provide users with a single sterilization mode. Specifically, users can trigger a sterilization command by touching the sterilization mode button on the display panel of the washing machine, which will cause the main control board to control the sterilization device and fan to operate, thereby achieving sterilization of the clothes.

[0097] The sterilization duration can be a duration set by the user, or it can be a duration determined by the main control board based on the material and weight of the clothing.

[0098] In the sterilization control method provided in this application embodiment, when the main control board of the washing equipment detects a washing command, it can first control the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start operation. Then, upon receiving a water inlet command, it controls the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open, so that the washing equipment operates in water storage mode. During the operation of the water storage mode, the main control board can control the water level sensor of the washing equipment to monitor the real-time water level height in the washing equipment. When it is determined that the real-time water level height is greater than or equal to a first preset height, it controls the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating. Since the washing equipment generally undergoes multiple pre-processing steps such as weighing before washing the clothes in the drum, these pre-processing steps consume a certain amount of time. Furthermore, during the operation of the water storage mode, the water storage volume gradually increases. Before the real-time water level height increases to a certain height (i.e., the first preset height in this application), the water storage in the drum has little impact on the sterilization effect of the sterilization device. In addition, when the water storage volume reaches the first preset height, controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating can reduce energy consumption. Therefore, in this embodiment, the time during which the washing equipment performs the pretreatment step and the time before the real-time water level increases to the first preset height after water storage begin can be used to sterilize the clothes in the drum through the sterilization device, and the air in the drum can be circulated by the fan to improve the sterilization effect. Furthermore, when the water level reaches the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are stopped, which reduces energy consumption. It can be seen that in the sterilization control method provided in this embodiment, the washing equipment does not sterilize the clothes after washing, but rather completes the sterilization during the pretreatment step and the water storage process. This ensures the sterilization effect of the washing equipment while reducing the washing time.

[0099] Based on the above description, the following options are available: Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this application, a sterilization control method is also provided, which may include S201-S210:

[0100] S201. Upon detecting a washing command, control the sterilization device and fan of the washing equipment to start operation.

[0101] S202. Receive water inlet command and control the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode.

[0102] S203. During the operation of the washing equipment in water storage mode, the water level sensor of the washing equipment is controlled to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment, and when the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop operating.

[0103] S204. When the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the second preset height, the water inlet switch is closed to stop the washing equipment from operating in water storage mode.

[0104] S205. Control the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height.

[0105] S206. Receive a drainage command and control the drainage switch of the washing equipment to open so that the washing equipment can operate in drainage mode.

[0106] S207. During the operation of the washing equipment in drainage mode, the water level sensor is controlled to monitor the real-time water level height, and if the real-time water level height is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to start operation.

[0107] S208. When the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the third preset height, the drain switch is controlled to close so that the washing equipment stops operating in the drain mode, and the water level sensor is controlled to stop monitoring the real-time water level.

[0108] S209. Upon receiving a dehydration command, control the washing equipment to operate in dehydration mode and control the fan to stop running.

[0109] S210. Upon receiving a shutdown command, stop the dehydration mode and control the sterilization device to stop operating.

[0110] Optional, such as Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this application, a sterilization control method is also provided, which may include S301-S3011:

[0111] S301. Upon detecting a washing command, control the sterilization device and fan of the washing equipment to start operation, and detect the weight of the clothes to be washed in the washing equipment through the weighing sensor of the washing equipment.

[0112] S302. Receive water inlet command and control the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode.

[0113] S303. During the operation of the washing equipment in the water storage mode, the water level sensor of the washing equipment is controlled to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment, and when it is determined that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop operating.

[0114] S304. When the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the second preset height, the water inlet switch is closed to stop the washing equipment from operating in water storage mode.

[0115] S305. Control the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height.

[0116] S306. Receive a drainage command and control the drainage switch of the washing equipment to open so that the washing equipment can operate in drainage mode.

[0117] S307. Determine whether the weight of the clothing is less than the preset weight.

[0118] If the weight of the clothing is determined to be less than the preset weight, proceed to step S3011; if the weight of the clothing is determined to be greater than or equal to the preset weight, proceed to step S308.

[0119] S308. During the operation of the washing equipment in drainage mode, the water level sensor is controlled to monitor the real-time water level height, and if the real-time water level height is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to start operation.

[0120] S309. When the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the third preset height, the drain switch is controlled to close so that the washing equipment stops operating in the drain mode, and the water level sensor is controlled to stop monitoring the real-time water level.

[0121] S3010. Upon receiving a dehydration command, control the washing equipment to operate in dehydration mode and control the fan to stop running; upon receiving a shutdown command, stop operating in dehydration mode and control the sterilization device to stop running.

[0122] S3011. Upon receiving a dehydration command, control the washing equipment to operate in dehydration mode; upon receiving a stop command, stop operating in dehydration mode.

[0123] It is understood that the embodiments of this application only describe the key nodes of sterilization and washing, and do not constitute a limitation on the sterilization and washing process.

[0124] like Figure 4 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment also provides a sterilization control device, which can be configured on the main control board of the washing equipment, including: a control module 11, a receiving module 21 and a monitoring module 31.

[0125] In this embodiment, the control module 11 executes S101, the receiving module 21 executes S102, and the monitoring module 31 executes S103.

[0126] Specifically, the control module 11 is used to control the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start operation when a washing command is detected;

[0127] The receiving module 21 is used to receive water inlet instructions and control the water inlet switch device of the washing equipment to open through the control module 11 so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode.

[0128] The monitoring module 31 is used to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment by controlling the water level sensor of the washing equipment through the control module 11 during the operation of the water storage mode of the washing equipment, and to control the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating when the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the first preset height.

[0129] Optionally, in one possible design, the monitoring module 31 is further configured to: after determining that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to a first preset height, and after controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating via the control module 11, and after determining that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to a second preset height, control the water inlet switch device to close via the control module 11, so that the washing equipment stops operating in water storage mode; wherein, the second preset height is greater than the first preset height;

[0130] The control module 11 is also used to control the washing mode of the washing equipment and to control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level.

[0131] Optionally, in another possible design, the receiving module 21 is also used to: after the control module 11 controls the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and controls the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height, receive a drainage command and control the drainage switch device of the washing equipment to open through the control module 11 so that the washing equipment operates in the drainage mode.

[0132] The monitoring module 31 is also used to: control the water level sensor to monitor the real-time water level height during the operation of the washing equipment in the drainage mode, and control the sterilization device and the fan to start operation through the control module 11 when it is determined that the real-time water level height is less than or equal to the first preset height.

[0133] Optionally, in another possible design, the monitoring module 31 is further configured to: after determining that the real-time water level is less than or equal to a first preset height, and after controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation via the control module 11, and after determining that the real-time water level is less than or equal to a third preset height, control the drain switch device to close via the control module 11, so that the washing equipment stops operating in the drain mode, and control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level; wherein the third preset height is less than the first preset height;

[0134] The receiving module 21 is also used to: control the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating via the control module 11 when a dehydration command is received.

[0135] Alternatively, in another possible design, the receiving module 21 is specifically used for:

[0136] Upon receiving a dehydration command, the control module 11 controls the washing equipment to operate in dehydration mode and stops the fan.

[0137] Upon receiving a shutdown command, the control module 11 controls the washing equipment to stop operating in the dehydration mode and also controls the sterilization device to stop operating.

[0138] Optionally, in another possible design, the control module 11 is specifically used to: control the sterilization device and the fan to start running when a washing command is detected, while detecting the weight of the clothes to be washed in the washing equipment through the weighing sensor of the washing equipment.

[0139] The monitoring module 31 is specifically used to: control the sterilization device and the fan to start operation through the control module 11 when the real-time water level is less than or equal to the first preset height and the weight of the clothes is greater than or equal to the preset weight.

[0140] Optionally, in another possible design, the sterilization control device provided in this application may further include: an acquisition module;

[0141] The acquisition module is used to acquire the sterilization duration included in the sterilization command when a sterilization command is detected.

[0142] The control module 11 is also used to: control the sterilization device and the fan to start and run, and control the sterilization device and the fan to stop running after the sterilization time.

[0143] Optionally, the sterilization control device may also include a storage module for storing the program code of the sterilization control device, etc.

[0144] like Figure 5 As shown, this application embodiment also provides a main control board for a washing device, including a memory 41 and a processor (e.g., ...). Figure 5 The processor includes 42-1 and 42-2, bus 43 and communication interface 44; memory 41 is used to store computer execution instructions, and the processor and memory 41 are connected through bus 43; when the main control board is running, the processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in memory 41 so that the main control board executes the sterilization control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0145] In a specific implementation, as one example, the processor may include one or more central processing units (CPUs), for example... Figure 5 CPU0 and CPU1 are shown in the diagram. As one embodiment, the main control board may include multiple processors, for example... Figure 5 The processors 42-1 and 42-2 are shown in the diagram. Each of these processors (CPUs) can be a single-core processor or a multi-core processor. Here, "processor" can refer to one or more devices, circuits, and / or processing cores used to process data (e.g., computer program instructions).

[0146] The memory 41 may be a read-only memory (ROM) or other type of static storage device capable of storing static information and instructions, random access memory (RAM) or other type of dynamic storage device capable of storing information and instructions, or electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, optical disc storage (including compressed optical discs, laser discs, optical discs, digital versatile optical discs, Blu-ray discs, etc.), magnetic disk storage media or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium capable of carrying or storing desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and accessible by a computer, but not limited thereto. The memory 41 may exist independently and be connected to the processor via bus 43. The memory 41 may also be integrated with the processor.

[0147] In a specific implementation, memory 41 is used to store the data in this application and the computer execution instructions corresponding to the software program of this application. The processor can run or execute the software program stored in memory 41 and call the data stored in memory 41 to perform various functions of the main control board.

[0148] Communication interface 44 uses any transceiver-like device for communicating with other devices or communication networks, such as control systems, radio access networks (RAN), wireless local area networks (WLANs), etc. Communication interface 44 may include a receiving unit to implement receiving functions and a transmitting unit to implement transmitting functions.

[0149] Bus 43 can be an industry standard architecture (ISA) bus, a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus, or an extended industry standard architecture (EISA) bus, etc. This bus 43 can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. For ease of representation, Figure 5 The bus is represented by a single thick line, but this does not mean that there is only one bus or one type of bus.

[0150] As an example, combined Figure 4 The receiving module in the sterilization control device performs the same functions as... Figure 5 The receiving unit in the sterilization control device performs the same function as the receiving unit in the sterilization control device. Figure 5 The processor in the same module performs the same function. When the sterilization control device includes a storage module, the storage module performs the same function as... Figure 5 The memory in them performs the same function.

[0151] The explanation of the relevant content in this embodiment can be found in the above method embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0152] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, only the division of the above functional modules is used as an example. In practical applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. The specific working process of the system, device, and unit described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0153] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform the sterilization control method provided in the above embodiments.

[0154] The computer-readable storage medium can be, for example, but not limited to, an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of a computer-readable storage medium (a non-exhaustive list) include: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, RAM, ROM, an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), a register, a hard disk, an optical fiber, a CD-ROM, an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof, or any other form of computer-readable storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to a processor, enabling the processor to read information from and write information to the storage medium. Of course, the storage medium can also be a component of the processor. The processor and the storage medium can reside in an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). In embodiments of this application, the computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

[0155] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sterilization control method, characterized in that, The method, applied to the main control board of a washing machine, includes: Upon detecting a washing command, the sterilization device and fan of the washing equipment are controlled to start operation; Receive a water inlet command and control the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open, so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode; During the operation of the water storage mode of the washing equipment, the water level sensor of the washing equipment is controlled to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment, and if the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to a first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop operating.

2. The sterilization control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, After determining that the real-time water level is greater than or equal to a first preset height, and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating, the method further includes: If the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to the second preset height, the water inlet switch is controlled to close, so that the washing equipment stops operating in the water storage mode; wherein, the second preset height is greater than the first preset height; Control the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode, and control the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level height.

3. The sterilization control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, After controlling the washing equipment to operate in the washing mode and controlling the water level sensor to stop monitoring the real-time water level, the method further includes: Receive a drainage command and control the drainage switch of the washing equipment to open, so that the washing equipment operates in drainage mode; During the operation of the washing equipment in the drainage mode, the water level sensor is controlled to monitor the real-time water level height, and if the real-time water level height is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to start operation.

4. The sterilization control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After determining that the real-time water level is less than or equal to the first preset height, and controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation, the method further includes: If the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to a third preset height, the drain switch is controlled to close, so that the washing equipment stops operating the drain mode, and the water level sensor is controlled to stop monitoring the real-time water level; wherein the third preset height is less than the first preset height; Upon receiving a dehydration command, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to stop operating.

5. The sterilization control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Upon receiving a dehydration command, controlling the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating includes: Upon receiving the dehydration command, the washing equipment is controlled to operate in dehydration mode, and the fan is controlled to stop running; Upon receiving a shutdown command, the washing equipment is controlled to stop operating the dehydration mode, and the sterilization device is also controlled to stop operating.

6. The sterilization control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of controlling the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start operation upon detecting a washing command includes: Upon detecting the washing command, while controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation, the weight of the clothes to be washed in the washing equipment is detected by the weighing sensor of the washing equipment. The step of controlling the sterilization device and the fan to start operation when the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height includes: If the real-time water level is determined to be less than or equal to the first preset height, and the weight of the clothing is greater than or equal to the preset weight, the sterilization device and the fan are controlled to start operation.

7. The sterilization control method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The method further includes: If a sterilization command is detected, the sterilization duration included in the sterilization command is obtained; The sterilization device and the fan are started and operated, and after the sterilization time, the sterilization device and the fan are stopped.

8. A sterilization control device, characterized in that, The main control board configured in the washing equipment includes: The control module is used to control the sterilization device and the fan of the washing equipment to start and operate when a washing command is detected. The receiving module is used to receive water inlet instructions and control the water inlet switch of the washing equipment to open through the control module, so that the washing equipment can operate in water storage mode. The monitoring module is used to monitor the real-time water level in the washing equipment by controlling the water level sensor of the washing equipment through the control module during the operation of the water storage mode of the washing equipment, and to control the sterilization device and the fan to stop operating when the real-time water level is determined to be greater than or equal to a first preset height.

9. A main control board, characterized in that, It includes a memory, a processor, a bus, and a communication interface; the memory is used to store computer-executed instructions, and the processor is connected to the memory via the bus; When the main control board is running, the processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory to cause the main control board to perform the sterilization control method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A washing device, characterized in that, It includes a sterilization device, a fan, a water inlet switch device, a water level sensor, and the main control board as described in claim 9.

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