A method, system, device and storage medium for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of disinfection equipment, and in particular to a method, system, equipment and storage medium for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance, including: in a steam disinfection mode, by real-time monitoring of the pressure information of a sterilization inner tank and comparing it with a pressure threshold, the device can be ensured to operate within a safe pressure range, forming an effect of dynamic internal pressure balance, avoiding equipment damage or safety accidents caused by excessive pressure, and preventing excessive internal pressure of the sterilization inner tank from overflowing from a door gap; and, after the steam disinfection is completed, the sterilization inner tank is connected to an internal circulation channel through an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and a condensation exhaust component and a dry air intake component are used to condense and cool and dry and dehumidify high-temperature and high-humidity gas, thereby reducing the temperature and humidity of the gas, and reducing the air temperature and humidity in the sterilization inner tank to a safe value, effectively preventing a user from being harmed by high-temperature and high-humidity steam when opening the door, thereby ensuring the user's safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of disinfection equipment, and in particular to a method, system, equipment and storage medium for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance. Background Art

[0002] Existing washing appliances usually use ultraviolet rays or high-temperature steam to disinfect tableware. The disinfection range of ultraviolet rays is narrow and cannot completely cover all tableware. When using high-temperature steam disinfection, when the door is opened, due to the pressure difference between the inside and the outside, water vapor will be instantly released outside the door when the door is opened. Once the heat and temperature of the released water vapor are high, it will be dangerous to the human body.

[0003] It can be seen that the existing technology still needs to be improved and enhanced. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for disinfecting tableware in a washing machine, which can autonomously adjust the pressure balance between the working area and the external environment, and reduce the humidity in the working area before opening the door to ensure that the washing machine does not release a large amount of high-temperature water vapor when the door is opened.

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention provides a method for disinfecting tableware of a washing machine, which is applied to a tableware disinfection system of a washing machine, wherein the tableware disinfection system of the washing machine comprises: a control device and a sterilization inner tank electrically connected to the control device, an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, a dry air intake component and a condensation exhaust component; the dry air intake component is connected to the air inlet of the sterilization inner tank, the condensation exhaust component is connected to the exhaust port of the sterilization inner tank, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component are connected through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, an internal circulation channel is formed between the sterilization inner tank, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component, and the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is used to switch the switch state of the internal circulation channel; the method for disinfecting tableware of a washing machine comprises the following steps:

[0006] Obtain the working mode of the sterilization liner. If the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtain the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner and determine whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold;

[0007] When the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the sterilization tank is kept in steam sterilization mode according to the preset working conditions;

[0008] After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the sterilization liner is switched to the internal circulation mode through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, so that the high-temperature and high-humidity steam circulates along the direction of the internal circulation channel between the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component in turn;

[0009] Obtain the real-time temperature information of the sterilization liner, and determine whether the real-time temperature information is less than the temperature threshold;

[0010] When the real-time temperature information is less than the temperature threshold, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component are controlled to be closed, and the real-time humidity information of the sterilization liner is obtained;

[0011] Determine whether the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold. If the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, output a disinfection completion signal.

[0012] Optionally, in a first implementation of the first aspect of the present invention, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is provided with an external circulation air inlet and an external circulation air outlet; after the step of determining whether the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the step further includes:

[0013] If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is controlled to switch to the external circulation mode, so that the external circulation air inlet is connected to the drying air inlet component and the external circulation air outlet is connected to the condensing exhaust component, so that the steam flows along the one-way channel formed by the external circulation air inlet, the drying air inlet component, the condensing exhaust component and the external circulation air outlet;

[0014] The external circulation humidity information of the sterilization inner tank is obtained, and the external circulation humidity information is compared with the humidity threshold. If the external circulation humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the external circulation mode is turned off through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and a disinfection completion signal is output.

[0015] Optionally, in a second implementation of the first aspect of the present invention, the washing appliance tableware disinfection system further includes a switch door body electrically connected to the control device and capable of automatically opening and closing; if the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is controlled to switch to the external circulation mode, so that the external circulation air inlet is connected to the drying air inlet component and the external circulation air outlet is connected to the condensation exhaust component, so that the steam flows along the one-way channel formed by the external circulation air inlet, the drying air inlet component, the condensation exhaust component and the external circulation air outlet, and further includes:

[0016] If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the switch door body is controlled to open to a preset angle according to a preset door opening angle, so that the steam in the sterilization tank can escape outside the switch door body.

[0017] Optionally, in a third implementation of the first aspect of the present invention, the washing appliance tableware disinfection system further includes a door ventilation mechanism electrically connected to the control device, the door ventilation mechanism is arranged on the switch door, and the door ventilation mechanism is connected to the sterilization inner tank; the door ventilation mechanism is used to adjust the exhaust state or the air intake state of the sterilization inner tank; after the step of determining whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, it also includes:

[0018] When the real-time pressure information is greater than the pressure threshold, the door ventilation mechanism is switched to the exhaust state, so that the sterilization liner remains in the exhaust state within the preset pressure reduction time;

[0019] The real-time pressure reduction information of the sterilization liner is obtained, and the real-time pressure reduction information is compared with the pressure threshold. If the real-time pressure reduction information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the door ventilation mechanism is controlled to close the exhaust state, so that the sterilization liner enters the pressure maintaining state.

[0020] Optionally, in a fourth implementation of the first aspect of the present invention, the working mode of the sterilization liner is obtained, if the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner is obtained, and it is determined whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, and the above also includes:

[0021] The real-time loading volume of the sterilization liner is obtained, and the steam output and working conditions are calculated based on the real-time loading volume.

[0022] Optionally, in a fifth implementation of the first aspect of the present invention, the obtaining of the working mode of the sterilization liner, if the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtaining the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner, and determining whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, includes:

[0023] Obtain the real-time steam temperature and real-time steam humidity in the sterilization liner. If the real-time steam temperature and real-time steam humidity both meet the preset steam conditions, determine that the working mode of the sterilization liner is the steam sterilization mode, and obtain the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner to determine whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold;

[0024] If either the real-time steam temperature or the real-time steam humidity does not meet the preset steam condition, the working mode of the sterilization liner is determined to be the sterilization drying mode, and the sterilization liner is kept in the sterilization drying mode according to the preset drying condition.

[0025] Optionally, in a sixth implementation of the first aspect of the present invention, after the steam sterilization mode is completed, the sterilization liner is switched to the internal circulation mode through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, so that the high-temperature and high-humidity steam circulates along the direction of the internal circulation channel between the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component in sequence, and further includes:

[0026] After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the door ventilation mechanism is controlled to switch to the air intake state to deliver dry cold air to the sterilization liner.

[0027] A second aspect of the present invention provides a tableware disinfection system for a washing machine, the tableware disinfection system for a washing machine comprising: a control device and a sterilization inner tank electrically connected to the control device, an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, a dry air intake component and a condensation exhaust component; the control device is used to execute the tableware disinfection method for a washing machine as described above.

[0028] The third aspect of the present invention provides a washing machine tableware disinfection device, which comprises: a memory and at least one processor, wherein the memory stores instructions; at least one processor calls the instructions in the memory to enable the washing machine tableware disinfection device to perform each step of any one of the above-mentioned washing machine tableware disinfection methods.

[0029] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon, and when the instructions are executed by a processor, the various steps of any of the above-mentioned methods for disinfecting tableware in a washing appliance are implemented.

[0030] In the technical solution of the present invention, in the steam sterilization mode, by real-time monitoring of the pressure information of the sterilization liner and comparing it with the pressure threshold, it is possible to ensure that the equipment operates within a safe pressure range, form an effect of dynamic balance of internal pressure, avoid equipment damage or safety accidents caused by excessive pressure, and prevent the internal pressure of the sterilization liner from being too high, causing water vapor to overflow from the door gap; and, after the steam sterilization is completed, the sterilization liner is connected to the internal circulation channel through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and the high-temperature and high-humidity gas is condensed and cooled and dried and dehumidified by the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component, so as to reduce the temperature and humidity of the gas, and reduce the air temperature and humidity in the sterilization liner to safe values, effectively preventing the user from being harmed by high-temperature and high-humidity steam when opening the door, thereby ensuring the user's safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 A first flow chart of a method for disinfecting tableware in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 A second flow chart of a method for disinfecting tableware in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 A third flow chart of the method for disinfecting tableware in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 A fourth flow chart of a method for disinfecting tableware in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 A fifth flow chart of the tableware disinfection method of a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 A sixth flow chart of the tableware disinfection method of a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 A seventh flow chart of a method for disinfecting tableware in a washing appliance provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a structural diagram of a tableware disinfection system for a washing appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a tableware disinfecting device for a washing appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present invention provides a method, system, device and storage medium for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance. In the steam disinfection mode, the present invention monitors the pressure information of a sterilization inner tank in real time and compares it with a pressure threshold, thereby ensuring that the device operates within a safe pressure range, forming an effect of dynamic internal pressure balance, avoiding equipment damage or safety accidents caused by excessive pressure, and preventing excessive internal pressure of the sterilization inner tank from overflowing from door gaps; and, after the steam disinfection is completed, the sterilization inner tank is connected to the internal circulation channel through an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and the high-temperature and high-humidity gas is condensed and cooled and dried and dehumidified by using a condensation exhaust component and a dry air intake component to reduce the temperature and humidity of the gas, so that the air temperature and humidity in the sterilization inner tank are reduced to safe values, effectively preventing the user from being harmed by the high-temperature and high-humidity steam when opening the door, thereby ensuring the user's safety.

[0041] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" or "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0042] For ease of understanding, the specific process of the embodiment of the present invention is described below. Figure 1 , an embodiment of the tableware disinfection method of a washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0043] The tableware disinfection system of a washing machine comprises: applied to the tableware disinfection system of a washing machine, the tableware disinfection system of a washing machine comprises: a control device and a sterilization liner electrically connected to the control device, an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, a dry air intake component and a condensation exhaust component; the dry air intake component is connected to the air inlet of the sterilization liner, the condensation exhaust component is connected to the exhaust port of the sterilization liner, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component are connected through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, an internal circulation channel is formed between the sterilization liner, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component, and the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is used to switch the switch state of the internal circulation channel;

[0044] In one embodiment, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism includes an outer shell, an inner shell and a semicircular gate piece, the outer shell and the inner shell are spliced ​​and fixed front and back and a condensation chamber is formed between the two, one end of the condensation chamber is connected to the dry air intake component, and the other end of the condensation chamber is connected to the condensation exhaust component, a semicircular window is opened on the outer shell, the gate piece is arranged concentrically with the semicircular window, and the center of the gate piece is rotatably matched with the outer shell, the two radial sides of the gate piece are respectively formed with a rearward protruding blocking edge, and a baffle is formed at the center of the gate piece, and the baffle is moved along the The center line of the gate plate extends in a direction away from the gate plate, the baffle has a preset width along the front-to-back direction, and the inner shell is provided with a switching motor that is transmission-connected to the center of the gate plate, and the switching motor is used to drive the gate plate to rotate 180° each time, and: when the gate plate covers the semicircular window, the baffle edge is aligned with the bottom of the condensation chamber; when the gate plate is away from the semicircular window, the baffle coincides with the center line of the semicircular window, and the condensation chamber is divided into two left and right unit chambers by the baffle, and the baffle edge is aligned with the bottom of the condensation chamber.

[0045] The switching principle of the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is as follows: when the sterilization inner tank requires an internal circulation mode, the switching motor is used to drive the gate piece to rotate relative to the center of the circle until the gate piece covers the semicircular window and the blocking edge is aligned with the bottom of the condensation chamber. The condensation chamber is directly connected between the fans at the left and right ends. The water vapor in the dishwasher inner tank is condensed through the condensation chamber and then returned to the inner tank; when the sterilization inner tank requires an external circulation mode, the switching motor is used to drive the gate piece to rotate 180° relative to the center of the circle, the gate piece is away from the semicircular window, and the baffle moves to the center line position of the semicircular window. At this time, the baffle divides the condensation chamber into two left and right unit chambers, and the airflow discharged from the sterilization inner tank is discharged through half of the semicircular window, while the external airflow is sucked in by the other half of the semicircular window and transported back to the sterilization inner tank.

[0046] It should be noted that the drying air intake assembly and the condensing exhaust assembly are both drying assemblies and condensing assemblies of existing dishwashers, and their specific structures and working principles are all existing technologies, which will not be described in detail here.

[0047] The tableware disinfection method of a washing appliance comprises the steps of:

[0048] 101. Obtain the working mode of the sterilization liner. If the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtain the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner, and determine whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold;

[0049] 102. When the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the sterilization liner is kept in steam sterilization mode according to the preset working conditions;

[0050] In this embodiment, it is first confirmed whether the sterilization liner has entered the steam sterilization mode. Then, after confirming that it is in the steam sterilization mode, the pressure information of the sterilization liner is monitored in real time and compared with the pressure threshold. This can ensure that the equipment operates within a safe pressure range, avoid equipment damage or safety accidents caused by excessive pressure, prevent the internal pressure of the sterilization liner from being too high, causing water vapor to overflow from the door gap, and reduce the risk of water vapor retained in the gap between the fuselage and the door body.

[0051] 103. After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the sterilization liner is switched to the internal circulation mode through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, so that the high-temperature and high-humidity steam circulates along the direction of the internal circulation channel between the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component in turn;

[0052] 104. Obtain real-time temperature information of the sterilization liner, and determine whether the real-time temperature information is less than a temperature threshold;

[0053] 105. When the real-time temperature information is less than the temperature threshold, the drying air intake component and the condensation exhaust component are controlled to be closed, and the real-time humidity information of the sterilization liner is obtained;

[0054] 106. Determine whether the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold. If the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, output a disinfection completion signal.

[0055] In this embodiment, after the sterilization liner completes steam sterilization, the high temperature and high humidity gas in the sterilization liner needs to be processed, and the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is used to switch the sterilization liner to the internal circulation mode to prevent the high temperature and high humidity gas from overflowing and injuring people. The high temperature and high humidity gas is circulated through the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component for safe processing. The high temperature and high humidity gas is condensed and cooled by the condensation exhaust component to reduce the temperature of the gas, and the wall surface of the internal circulation channel is used to collide with the gas to further achieve the effect of water vapor separation. At the same time, the high temperature and high humidity gas is also condensed and cooled by the dry air intake component. The gas is heated and dried to remove water vapor in the high-temperature and high-humidity gas to achieve a dehumidification effect. In addition, with the cooperation of the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component, the sterilization liner is also dried and disinfected to improve the disinfection effect of the sterilization liner; in the process of safely handling the high-temperature and high-humidity gas, the temperature information and humidity information of the sterilization liner are monitored in real time to determine whether the high-temperature and high-humidity gas has reached a safe range. By reducing the temperature information and humidity information to a safe value, the user can be prevented from being harmed by high-temperature and high-humidity steam when opening the door, thereby ensuring the user's safety.

[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, in the steam sterilization mode, by real-time monitoring of the pressure information of the sterilization liner and comparing it with the pressure threshold, it is possible to ensure that the equipment operates within a safe pressure range, form an effect of dynamic balance of internal pressure, avoid equipment damage or safety accidents caused by excessive pressure, and prevent the internal pressure of the sterilization liner from being too high, causing water vapor to overflow from the door gap; and, after the steam sterilization is completed, the sterilization liner is connected to the internal circulation channel through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and the high-temperature and high-humidity gas is condensed and cooled and dried and dehumidified by the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component, thereby reducing the temperature and humidity of the gas, and reducing the air temperature and humidity in the sterilization liner to safe values, effectively preventing the user from being harmed by high-temperature and high-humidity steam when opening the door, thereby ensuring the user's safety.

[0057] See also Figure 2 The second embodiment of the tableware disinfection method of a washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0058] The internal and external circulation switching mechanism is provided with an external circulation air inlet and an external circulation air outlet;

[0059] In this embodiment, the external circulation air inlet and the external circulation air outlet are respectively connected to an external fan; the external fan is used to realize air supply and exhaust.

[0060] After the step of determining whether the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the following step is further included:

[0061] 201. If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is controlled to switch to the external circulation mode, so that the external circulation air inlet is connected to the drying air inlet component and the external circulation air outlet is connected to the condensing exhaust component, so that the steam flows along the one-way channel formed by the external circulation air inlet, the drying air inlet component, the condensing exhaust component and the external circulation air outlet;

[0062] 202. Obtain the external circulation humidity information of the sterilization inner tank, and compare the external circulation humidity information with the humidity threshold. If the external circulation humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the external circulation mode is turned off through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and a disinfection completion signal is output.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the temperature reaches the safe value but the humidity has not yet reached the safe value, the external circulation mode is required to further dry the gas in the sterilization liner; the system can monitor the humidity information in real time and compare it with the preset humidity threshold. When the temperature reaches the safe value but the detected humidity still exceeds the threshold, the system will automatically switch to the external circulation mode to reduce the humidity; through the design of the one-way channel, the steam can efficiently flow from the external circulation air inlet to the dry air intake component, then pass through the condensation exhaust component, and finally be discharged through the external circulation exhaust port, ensuring the efficiency of air flow and the drying effect; when the system detects that the external circulation humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold (that is, the humidity also reaches the safe value), the system will automatically turn off the external circulation mode to prevent excessive drying, keep the ambient humidity within an appropriate range, and also prevent bacteria from entering the sterilization liner; by precisely controlling the humidity, unnecessary energy consumption is reduced, which helps to save energy and reduce emissions and meet environmental protection requirements; in addition, in this way, the safety of users when opening the door is effectively improved, and the user experience is improved.

[0064] See also Figure 3 The third embodiment of the tableware disinfection method of a washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0065] The tableware disinfection system for washing appliances also includes a switch door body electrically connected to the control device and capable of opening and closing automatically;

[0066] If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is controlled to switch to the external circulation mode, so that the external circulation air inlet is connected to the drying air inlet component and the external circulation air outlet is connected to the condensation exhaust component, so that the steam flows along the one-way channel formed by the external circulation air inlet, the drying air inlet component, the condensation exhaust component and the external circulation air outlet, and further includes:

[0067] 301. If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the switch door is controlled to open to a preset angle according to a preset door opening angle, so that the steam in the sterilization tank can escape outside the switch door.

[0068] In this embodiment, when the temperature reaches a safe value but the humidity has not yet reached a safe value, in order to accelerate the drying of the inner tank, the system will control the switch door to automatically open at a certain opening angle to release the humid gas inside the sterilization tank. By cooperating with the external circulation channel, the moisture in the sterilization tank can be more effectively discharged, further ensuring that the humidity is maintained within a safe range, thereby improving the sterilization efficiency and the safety of equipment operation.

[0069] See also Figure 4 The fourth embodiment of the tableware disinfection method of a washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0070] The tableware disinfection system for a washing machine further comprises a door ventilation mechanism electrically connected to the control device, the door ventilation mechanism being arranged on the switch door and being connected to the sterilization inner container; the door ventilation mechanism is used to adjust the exhaust state or the air intake state of the sterilization inner container;

[0071] In one embodiment, the main body ventilation mechanism includes a dishwasher door duct device arranged on the switch door body, the duct device includes a front shell and a rear shell that are spliced ​​and fixed together front and back, an exhaust duct, an air inlet duct and a common channel are formed in a cavity between the front shell and the rear shell, an air inlet fan is provided in the air inlet duct, and an exhaust fan is provided in the exhaust duct, an air inlet at the lower end of the air inlet duct and an air outlet at the lower end of the exhaust duct are both connected to the outside of the door body, an upper end of the exhaust duct and an upper end of the air inlet duct are both connected to the common channel, and the common air outlet at the upper end of the common channel is connected to the inner side of the door body, and a baffle that can be flipped left and right and a baffle driving mechanism are provided at the junction of the upper end of the exhaust duct and the upper end of the air inlet duct, and the baffle driving mechanism is used to drive the baffle to flip left and right, so as to selectively connect the exhaust duct and the air inlet duct to the common channel.

[0072] After the step of determining whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the following step is further included:

[0073] 401. When the real-time pressure information is greater than the pressure threshold, the door ventilation mechanism is switched to the exhaust state, so that the sterilization liner is kept in the exhaust state within the preset pressure reduction time;

[0074] 402. Obtain the real-time pressure reduction information of the sterilization liner, and compare the real-time pressure reduction information with the pressure threshold. If the real-time pressure reduction information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, control the door ventilation mechanism to close the exhaust state, so that the sterilization liner enters the pressure maintaining state.

[0075] In this embodiment, when it is detected that the real-time pressure information is greater than the pressure threshold, the door ventilation mechanism will switch to the exhaust state, effectively preventing safety problems that may be caused by excessive pressure; by adjusting the exhaust state, the pressure in the sterilization tank can be quickly reduced, the steam sterilization process can be accelerated, and the disinfection efficiency can be improved; in the steam sterilization mode, the pressure information is monitored in real time and compared with the preset pressure threshold to ensure that the sterilization tank is disinfected under an appropriate pressure state, thereby ensuring the disinfection effect, so that the sterilization tank forms a dynamic pressure stabilization effect; by precisely controlling the exhaust and pressure maintenance state of the sterilization tank, unnecessary energy consumption can be reduced, achieving the effect of energy saving and consumption reduction; reasonable pressure control and exhaust mechanism help to reduce damage to the internal structure of the tableware disinfection system of the washing appliance, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

[0076] See also Figure 5 The fifth embodiment of the method for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance in the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0077] The method of obtaining the working mode of the sterilization liner, if the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtains the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner, and determines whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, and also includes:

[0078] 501. Obtain the real-time loading capacity of the sterilization liner, and calculate the steam output and working conditions according to the real-time loading capacity.

[0079] In this embodiment, the steam output and working conditions are determined by detecting the real-time loading volume of the sterilization inner tank, thereby ensuring that the steam can complete the disinfection of tableware in the smallest unit, reducing unnecessary energy consumption, contributing to energy conservation and emission reduction, and meeting environmental protection requirements.

[0080] For ease of understanding, the following example is used to assist in explanation: Assuming that the inner pot of a standard full load of tableware (17 sets) has a steam output time of 3 minutes and a sterilization time of 10 minutes.

[0081] See also Figure 6 The sixth embodiment of the method for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance in the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0082] The step of obtaining the working mode of the sterilization liner, if the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtaining the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner, and determining whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, includes:

[0083] 601. Obtain the real-time steam temperature and real-time steam humidity in the sterilization liner. If the real-time steam temperature and the real-time steam humidity both meet the preset steam conditions, determine that the working mode of the sterilization liner is the steam sterilization mode, and obtain the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner to determine whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold;

[0084] 602. If either the real-time steam temperature or the real-time steam humidity does not meet the preset steam condition, it is determined that the working mode of the sterilization liner is the sterilization drying mode, and the sterilization liner is kept in the sterilization drying mode according to the preset drying condition.

[0085] In this embodiment, whether the sterilization liner enters the steam sterilization mode is determined by monitoring whether the steam temperature data and steam humidity data in the sterilization liner reach the standard of steam sterilization (i.e., whether the temperature value and humidity content value meet the standard). If the sterilization liner adopts steam sterilization, the subsequent steam treatment process is performed. If the sterilization liner does not meet the above conditions, the sterilization liner only enters the sterilization drying mode, and it only uses the external circulation drying mode to dry and disinfect the sterilization liner. There is no problem of high-temperature and high-humidity gas, and there is no need for corresponding steam treatment. In this way, unnecessary energy consumption can be reduced, achieving the effect of energy saving and consumption reduction.

[0086] See also Figure 7 The seventh embodiment of the method for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance in the embodiment of the present invention comprises:

[0087] After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the sterilization inner tank is switched to the inner circulation mode through the inner and outer circulation switching mechanism, so that the high-temperature and high-humidity steam circulates along the direction of the inner circulation channel between the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component in sequence, and also includes:

[0088] 701. After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the door ventilation mechanism is controlled to switch to the air intake state to deliver dry cold air to the sterilization liner.

[0089] In this embodiment, by switching the door ventilation mechanism to the air intake state, dry cold air can be effectively delivered to the sterilization inner tank, thereby accelerating the dehumidification and cooling effect of the high-temperature and high-humidity gas, forming a superimposed effect with the internal circulation channel, and improving the dehumidification and cooling effect of the internal circulation channel.

[0090] The above describes the tableware disinfection method of the washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The following describes the tableware disinfection system of the washing machine in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 In one embodiment of the present invention, a tableware disinfection system for a washing appliance comprises:

[0091] The tableware disinfection system for a washing machine includes: a control device 807 and a sterilization inner tank 801 electrically connected to the control device 807, an internal and external circulation switching mechanism 802, a dry air intake component 803 and a condensation exhaust component 804, a switch door body 805 and a door body ventilation mechanism 806; the control device 807 is used to execute the tableware disinfection method for a washing machine as described above.

[0092] Fig. 91 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing appliance tableware disinfection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. The washing appliance tableware disinfection device 900 may have relatively large differences due to different configurations or performances, and may include one or more processors (central processing units, CPU) 910 (for example, one or more processors) and a memory 920, and one or more storage media 930 (for example, one or more mass storage devices) storing application programs 933 or data 932. Among them, the memory 920 and the storage medium 930 can be short-term storage or permanent storage. The program stored in the storage medium 930 may include one or more modules (not shown in the figure), and each module may include a series of instruction operations in the washing appliance tableware disinfection device 900. Furthermore, the processor 910 may be configured to communicate with the storage medium 930, and execute a series of instruction operations in the storage medium 930 on the washing appliance tableware disinfection device 900 to implement the steps of the washing appliance tableware disinfection method provided in the above-mentioned method embodiments.

[0093] The washing appliance tableware disinfection device 900 may also include one or more power supplies 940, one or more wired or wireless network interfaces 950, one or more input and output interfaces 960, and / or one or more operating systems 931, such as Windows Serve, Mac OS X, Unix, Linux, FreeBSD, etc. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that Fig. 9 The structure of the tableware disinfecting device of the washing machine shown does not constitute a limitation on the tableware disinfecting device of the washing machine, and may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or a combination of certain components, or a different arrangement of components.

[0094] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium, which may be a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium or a volatile computer-readable storage medium. Instructions are stored in the computer-readable storage medium. When the instructions are executed on a computer, the computer executes the steps of a method for disinfecting tableware of a washing appliance.

[0095] Those skilled in the art can clearly understand that, for the convenience and brevity of description, the specific working process of the above-described system, device, or unit can refer to the corresponding process in the aforementioned method embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0096] If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or the whole or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including several instructions to enable a computer device (which can be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), disk or optical disk and other media that can store program code.

[0097] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred example of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for disinfecting tableware in a washing appliance, characterized in that: The invention is applied to a tableware disinfection system of a washing machine, and the tableware disinfection system of the washing machine comprises: a control device and a sterilization inner tank electrically connected to the control device, an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, a dry air intake component and a condensation exhaust component; the dry air intake component is connected to the air inlet of the sterilization inner tank, the condensation exhaust component is connected to the exhaust port of the sterilization inner tank, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component are connected through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, an internal circulation channel is formed between the sterilization inner tank, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component, and the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is used to switch the switch state of the internal circulation channel; the tableware disinfection method of the washing machine comprises the steps of: Obtain the working mode of the sterilization liner. If the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtain the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner and determine whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold; When the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the sterilization tank is kept in steam sterilization mode according to the preset working conditions; After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the sterilization liner is switched to the internal circulation mode through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, so that the high-temperature and high-humidity steam circulates along the direction of the internal circulation channel between the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component in turn; Obtain the real-time temperature information of the sterilization liner, and determine whether the real-time temperature information is less than the temperature threshold; When the real-time temperature information is less than the temperature threshold, the dry air intake component and the condensation exhaust component are controlled to be closed, and the real-time humidity information of the sterilization liner is obtained; Determine whether the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold. If the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the temperature threshold, output a disinfection completion signal.

2. The tableware disinfection method of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The internal and external circulation switching mechanism is provided with an external circulation air inlet and an external circulation air outlet; after the step of determining whether the real-time humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, it also includes: If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is controlled to switch to the external circulation mode, so that the external circulation air inlet is connected to the drying air inlet component and the external circulation air outlet is connected to the condensing exhaust component, so that the steam flows along the one-way channel formed by the external circulation air inlet, the drying air inlet component, the condensing exhaust component and the external circulation air outlet; The external circulation humidity information of the sterilization inner tank is obtained, and the external circulation humidity information is compared with the humidity threshold. If the external circulation humidity information is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the external circulation mode is turned off through the internal and external circulation switching mechanism, and a disinfection completion signal is output.

3. The tableware disinfection method of a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tableware disinfection system for washing appliances also includes a switch door body that is electrically connected to the control device and can be opened and closed automatically; if the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the internal and external circulation switching mechanism is controlled to switch to the external circulation mode, so that the external circulation air inlet is connected to the drying air inlet component and the external circulation air outlet is connected to the condensation exhaust component, so that the steam flows along the one-way channel formed by the external circulation air inlet, the drying air inlet component, the condensation exhaust component and the external circulation air outlet, and also includes: If the real-time humidity information is greater than the humidity threshold, the switch door body is controlled to open to a preset angle according to a preset door opening angle, so that the steam in the sterilization tank can escape outside the switch door body.

4. The tableware disinfection method of a washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tableware disinfection system for a washing machine further comprises a door ventilation mechanism electrically connected to the control device, the door ventilation mechanism being arranged on the switch door, and the door ventilation mechanism being connected to the sterilization inner tank; the door ventilation mechanism being used to adjust the exhaust state or the air intake state of the sterilization inner tank; after the step of determining whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the following further comprises: When the real-time pressure information is greater than the pressure threshold, the door ventilation mechanism is switched to the exhaust state, so that the sterilization liner remains in the exhaust state within the preset pressure reduction time; The real-time pressure reduction information of the sterilization liner is obtained, and the real-time pressure reduction information is compared with the pressure threshold. If the real-time pressure reduction information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, the door ventilation mechanism is controlled to close the exhaust state, so that the sterilization liner enters the pressure maintaining state.

5. The tableware disinfection method of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method of obtaining the working mode of the sterilization liner, if the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtains the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner, and determines whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, and also includes: The real-time loading volume of the sterilization liner is obtained, and the steam output and working conditions are calculated based on the real-time loading volume.

6. The tableware disinfection method of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of obtaining the working mode of the sterilization liner, if the sterilization liner is in the steam sterilization mode, obtaining the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner, and determining whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold, includes: Obtain the real-time steam temperature and real-time steam humidity in the sterilization liner. If the real-time steam temperature and real-time steam humidity both meet the preset steam conditions, determine that the working mode of the sterilization liner is the steam sterilization mode, and obtain the real-time pressure information of the sterilization liner to determine whether the real-time pressure information is less than or equal to the pressure threshold; If either the real-time steam temperature or the real-time steam humidity does not meet the preset steam condition, the working mode of the sterilization liner is determined to be the sterilization drying mode, and the sterilization liner is kept in the sterilization drying mode according to the preset drying condition.

7. The tableware disinfection method of a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the sterilization inner tank is switched to the inner circulation mode through the inner and outer circulation switching mechanism, so that the high-temperature and high-humidity steam circulates along the direction of the inner circulation channel between the condensation exhaust component and the dry air intake component in sequence, and also includes: After the steam sterilization mode is completed, the door ventilation mechanism is controlled to switch to the air intake state to deliver dry cold air to the sterilization liner.

8. A tableware disinfection system for a washing appliance, characterized in that: The tableware disinfection system for a washing machine comprises: a control device and a sterilization inner tank electrically connected to the control device, an internal and external circulation switching mechanism, a dry air intake component and a condensation exhaust component; the control device is used to execute the tableware disinfection method for a washing machine as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. A washing appliance tableware disinfection device, characterized in that: The tableware disinfection device of a washing appliance comprises: a memory and at least one processor, wherein instructions are stored in the memory; At least one of the processors calls the instructions in the memory to enable the tableware disinfecting device of a washing machine to execute each step of the tableware disinfecting method of a washing machine as described in any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon, characterized in that: When the instructions are executed by the processor, the various steps of the method for disinfecting tableware of a washing machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 are implemented.

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