Washing machine control method, electronic equipment, washing machine and medium

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly provides a washing machine control method which comprises the following steps: in response to starting of a foaming program, obtaining a foamed detergent; washing to-be-washed clothes based on the foamy detergent, and detecting the foam density in the washing process; based on the foam density, whether the clothes continue to be rinsed or not is judged. Compared with the prior art, the washing machine control method provided by the invention has the beneficial effects that on the basis of starting of the foaming program, the detergent can be treated into a foam state before being put into the washing barrel of the washing machine, so that the detergent and water are fully and uniformly mixed, and the washing effect is improved. And whether rinsing needs to be continued or not is judged according to the foam density until the foam is cleaned up, so that the problem of detergent residue is effectively solved, the washed clothes are cleaner, and the washing effect of the washing machine on the clothes and the use experience of a user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and specifically provides a washing machine control method, electronic equipment, a washing machine and a medium. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, more and more people use washing machines to wash clothes. In order to wash more thoroughly, detergents are usually added during the washing process. However, spray washing currently mixes detergent and water by spraying water flow and then sprays them onto clothes. This will cause the problem of uneven fusion of detergent and water, which may further cause detergent residues on the clothes after washing, and the residual detergent cannot be judged on the clothes after washing by the human eye.

[0003] Accordingly, the art needs a new washing machine control method, electronic device, washing machine and medium solution to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects, the present invention is proposed to provide a solution or at least partially solve the problem that the detergent and water are not mixed evenly, resulting in detergent residue on the clothes.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a washing machine control method, comprising: obtaining foamy detergent in response to the start of a foaming program; washing laundry based on the foamy detergent and detecting the foam density during the washing process; and judging whether to continue rinsing the laundry based on the foam density.

[0006] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned washing machine control method, the method also includes: obtaining a user start instruction, the start instruction including a user instruction to start a foaming program and a user instruction to start a normal program; based on the user start instruction, determining whether the user chooses to start the foaming program; if so, starting the foaming program.

[0007] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned washing machine control method, the washing machine includes a foaming device, and the starting of the foaming program includes: in response to the start of the foaming program, controlling the foaming device of the washing machine to foam the detergent to obtain foamy detergent.

[0008] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned washing machine control method, the washing machine is further provided with a water inlet, a detergent box, a first pipeline, a second pipeline, and a washing tub, wherein the first ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the water inlet, the second ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the washing tub, and the third ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the detergent box; wherein the foaming device is provided on the first pipeline, the input end of the foaming device is connected to the water inlet, the detergent box and the air inlet through the first pipeline, and the output end of the foaming device is connected to the washing tub through the first pipeline; and at least one switch valve is provided on the first pipeline and the second pipeline;

[0009] In response to the start of the foaming program, the foaming device of the washing machine is controlled to foam the detergent to obtain foamed detergent, including: in response to the start of the foaming program, the opening and / or closing of the at least one switch valve is controlled to control the foaming device to foam the detergent based on the washing water input from the water inlet, the detergent input from the detergent box and the gas input from the air inlet.

[0010] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned washing machine control method, detecting the foam density includes: acquiring an image of laundry in the washing machine during the washing process in real time or based on a preset time; and analyzing the image of the laundry to obtain the foam density.

[0011] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned washing machine control method, judging whether to continue rinsing the clothes based on the foam density includes: setting a preset value; judging whether to continue rinsing the clothes based on the preset value and the size of the foam density.

[0012] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned washing machine control method, judging whether to continue rinsing the clothes based on the preset value and the size of the foam density includes: comparing the preset value with the size of the foam density; if the foam density is lower than the preset value, continuing rinsing based on the current rinsing program of the washing machine; if the foam density is higher than the preset value, stopping rinsing and waiting for defoaming treatment.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an electronic device comprising a processor and a storage device, wherein the storage device is suitable for storing multiple program codes, and is characterized in that the program code is suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute a washing machine control method described in any one of the technical solutions of the above-mentioned washing machine control method.

[0014] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a washing machine, comprising a washing machine body and the above-mentioned electronic device, the washing machine body being provided with a foaming device, the foaming device being configured to foam the detergent into foam detergent based on input detergent, air and water flow; the electronic device comprising a processor and a storage device, the storage device being suitable for storing a plurality of program codes, characterized in that the program code is suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute the washing machine control method described in any one of the technical solutions of the above-mentioned washing machine control method.

[0015] In a fourth aspect, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein a plurality of program codes are stored therein, wherein the program codes are suitable for being loaded and run by a processor to execute the washing machine control method described in any one of the technical solutions of the washing machine control method.

[0016] The above one or more technical solutions of the present invention have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects: In the implementation of the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention provides a washing machine control method, including: in response to the start of a foaming program, obtaining a foamy detergent; washing the laundry based on the foamy detergent, detecting the foam density during the washing process; judging whether to continue rinsing the laundry based on the foam density. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the washing machine control method provided by the present invention is: based on the start of the foaming program, the detergent can be processed into a foamy state before being put into the washing tub of the washing machine, so that the detergent and water are fully mixed, and judging whether to continue rinsing according to the foam density until the foam is washed away, which effectively solves the problem of detergent residue, makes the washed clothes cleaner, and improves the washing effect of the washing machine on the clothes and the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The disclosure of the present invention will become more easily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that these drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, similar numbers in the figures are used to represent similar components, among which:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic flow chart of main steps of a washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a structure diagram of a foaming device installed in a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a structure diagram of a foaming device installed in a washing machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the positions of a first switch valve and a second switch valve in a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, "module" and "processor" may include hardware, software or a combination of the two. A module may include hardware circuits, various suitable sensors, communication ports, and memories, and may also include software parts, such as program codes, or a combination of software and hardware. The processor may be a central processing unit, a microprocessor, an image processor, a digital signal processor, or any other suitable processor. The processor has data and / or signal processing functions. The processor may be implemented in software, hardware, or a combination of the two. Non-temporary computer-readable storage media include any suitable medium that can store program codes, such as a magnetic disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a flash memory, a read-only memory, a random access memory, and the like. The term "A and / or B" means all possible combinations of A and B, such as only A, only B, or A and B. The term "at least one A or B" or "at least one of A and B" has a similar meaning to "A and / or B", and may include only A, only B, or A and B. The singular terms "one" and "the" may also include plural forms.

[0024] Embodiment 1

[0025] See attached Figure 1 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flow chart of the main steps of a washing machine control method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the washing machine control method in the embodiment of the present invention mainly includes the following steps S1 to S3.

[0026] A washing machine control method, comprising:

[0027] S1, in response to starting the foaming program, obtaining foam detergent;

[0028] S2, washing the laundry with the foam detergent, and detecting the foam density during the washing process;

[0029] S3. Based on the foam density, determine whether to continue rinsing the clothes.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the detergent will be foamed only after the user chooses to start the foaming program. Specifically, before the detergent is put into the washing tub of the washing machine, the detergent and water are fully mixed to obtain foamy detergent. At the same time, the foamy detergent reaches the washing tub of the washing machine under the action of the water impact force, so that the detergent and the clothes in the washing tub are in more complete contact. During the washing process, it is also necessary to detect the foam density to determine whether the clothes are rinsed clean according to the foam density until the foam is cleaned. The above operation can effectively reduce the detergent residue on the clothes, make the washed clothes cleaner, and improve the washing effect of the washing machine on the clothes and the user experience.

[0031] In one embodiment, the method further includes: obtaining a user start instruction, the start instruction including a user instruction to start a foaming program and a user instruction to start a normal program; judging whether the user chooses to start the foaming program based on the user start instruction; if so, starting the foaming program.

[0032] In this embodiment, the user can choose one of the user instructions for starting the foaming program and the user instructions for starting the normal program according to actual needs. For example, without detection, the user cannot know whether the detergent remains on the clothes by visual observation. If the user has high requirements for the detergent that may remain on the clothes, it is necessary to choose to start the foaming program. However, if the amount of detergent used is large, after starting the foaming program, there may be a lot of foam, and this situation needs to be handled. Therefore, the washing time will be slightly longer than that of the normal program. For clothes that need to be washed quickly, the washing program is relatively fixed and the washing time is relatively short. The user may choose a normal program with a shorter washing time.

[0033] In one embodiment, the washing machine includes a foaming device, and starting the foaming program includes: in response to starting the foaming program, controlling the foaming device of the washing machine to foam the detergent to obtain foamy detergent.

[0034] In this embodiment, the detergent here can be in powder or liquid form. When the foaming program is started, the foaming device of the washing machine is controlled to foam the powder or liquid detergent to obtain foam detergent.

[0035] In one embodiment, the washing machine is further provided with a water inlet, a detergent box, a first pipeline, a second pipeline, and a washing tub, wherein the first ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the water inlet, the second ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the washing tub, and the third ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the detergent box; wherein the foaming device is provided on the first pipeline, the input end of the foaming device is connected to the water inlet, the detergent box and the air inlet through the first pipeline, and the output end of the foaming device is connected to the washing tub through the first pipeline; and at least one switch valve is provided on each of the first pipeline and the second pipeline;

[0036] In response to the start of the foaming program, the foaming device of the washing machine is controlled to foam the detergent to obtain foamed detergent, including: in response to the start of the foaming program, the opening and / or closing of the at least one switch valve is controlled to control the foaming device to foam the detergent based on the washing water input from the water inlet, the detergent input from the detergent box and the gas input from the air inlet.

[0037] In this embodiment, the detergent box is used to store detergent, the water inlet is used to input washing water, and the air inlet is used to input air. Since foam is generated by gas dispersed in liquid to form a gas-liquid dispersion, foam can only be generated when gas and liquid are in continuous and sufficient contact. In the bubble formation system, the detergent solution is the dispersion medium, and the gas is the dispersed phase. Only when the gas is dispersed in the liquid can bubbles be formed, and then countless bubbles form foam. Therefore, based on the washing water input from the water inlet, the detergent input from the detergent box, and the gas input from the air inlet, the detergent can be foamed to obtain a foamy detergent.

[0038] After starting the foaming program, based on the opening and / or closing of the switch valve, if the washing water enters the first pipeline through the water inlet and comes into contact with the liquid detergent and air, under the action of the foaming core, a good foaming effect can be produced without too much water pressure; if the washing water passes through the water inlet and the powdered detergent, under the action of the water pressure, it dissolves in the water to form a liquid detergent, and under the action of the air and the foaming core, foamy detergent can also be obtained.

[0039] Further, in some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the first pipeline and the second pipeline can be connected to the washing tub separately; in some embodiments, as shown in Figure 3 As shown, the first pipeline can also be connected with the second pipeline to form a main pipeline, and connected to the washing tub through the main pipeline.

[0040] In some embodiments, the switch valve may include a first switch valve disposed at the connection between the water inlet and the first pipeline, and a second switch valve disposed at the connection between the water inlet and the second pipeline. At this time, when the foaming program is started, the first switch valve is controlled to be opened and the second switch valve is controlled to be closed; when the ordinary program is started, the first switch valve is controlled to be closed and the second switch valve is controlled to be opened.

[0041] In some embodiments, the switch valve may also include a first switch valve disposed in the first pipeline and a second switch valve disposed in the second pipeline.

[0042] Among them, the number of the first switch valves can be set to at least one, or multiple, such as Figure 4 As shown, the setting position can be set between the first end of the first pipeline and the water inlet, and / or between the third end of the first pipeline and the detergent box, and / or between the air inlet and the input end of the foaming device, and / or after the output end of the foaming device and before the first pipeline merges into the main branch.

[0043] The number of the second switch valves can be at least one or more, and the setting position can be between the first end of the second pipeline and the water inlet, and / or between the third end of the second pipeline and the detergent box, and / or after the detergent box and before the second pipeline merges into the main branch.

[0044] For the above switch valve arrangement scheme, when the foaming program is started, all the first switch valves are controlled to be opened, and at least one second switch valve between the first end of the second pipeline and the water inlet, and / or between the third end of the second pipeline and the detergent box, and / or after the detergent box and before the second pipeline merges into the main branch is controlled to be closed. When the normal program is started, all the second switch valves are controlled to be opened, and at least one first switch valve between the first end of the first pipeline and the water inlet, between the third end of the first pipeline and the detergent box, and between the air inlet and the input end of the foaming device is controlled to be closed.

[0045] In some embodiments, the switch valve may also be a double-control valve disposed at the intersection of the water inlet and the first end connection of the first pipeline and the first end connection of the second pipeline. When the foaming program is started, the double-control valve controls the water inlet and the first end connection of the first pipeline to be opened, and controls the intersection of the first end connection of the second pipeline to be closed; when the normal program is started, the double-control valve controls the water inlet and the first end connection of the first pipeline to be closed, and controls the intersection of the first end connection of the second pipeline to be opened.

[0046] In one embodiment, detecting the foam density includes: acquiring an image of laundry in the washing machine during the washing process in real time or based on a preset time; and analyzing the image of the laundry to obtain the foam density.

[0047] In this embodiment, real-time shooting can be adopted to obtain images or videos of the laundry in the washing machine, or several moments can be set to collect images of the laundry in the washing machine at fixed points, and the above pictures or videos can be analyzed to obtain the density of the foam.

[0048] In one embodiment, judging whether to continue rinsing the clothes based on the foam density includes: setting a preset value; and judging whether to continue rinsing the clothes based on the preset value and the foam density.

[0049] In one embodiment, based on the preset value and the size of the foam density, determining whether to continue rinsing the clothes includes: comparing the preset value with the size of the foam density; if the foam density is lower than the preset value, continuing rinsing based on the current rinsing program of the washing machine; if the foam density is higher than the preset value, stopping rinsing and waiting for defoaming treatment.

[0050] In this embodiment, if the foam density is lower than the preset value, it indicates that the current foam amount is within the controllable range, and no other intervention is required, and the clothes can be rinsed according to the preset rinsing program. If the foam density is higher than the preset value, it indicates that the current foam amount exceeds the controllable range, and the preset rinsing program needs to be suspended, and the foam in the inner drum of the washing machine needs to be defoamed to reduce the risk of component short circuit, drying fan short circuit, computer board burning, etc. caused by excessive foam overflowing from the water inlet, drain outlet or drying channel during the washing process. The defoaming method can be spraying, hot air, drainage, etc.

[0051] It should be pointed out that although the various steps in the above embodiments are described in a specific order, those skilled in the art can understand that in order to achieve the effects of the present invention, different steps do not have to be performed in such an order. They can be performed simultaneously (in parallel) or in other orders. These changes are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] Embodiment 2

[0053] The present invention also provides an electronic device. In an electronic device embodiment according to the present invention, the electronic device includes a processor and a storage device. The storage device can be configured to store a program for executing the washing machine control method of the above method embodiment. The processor can be configured to execute the program in the storage device, which includes but is not limited to the program for executing the washing machine control method of the above method embodiment. For ease of explanation, only the part related to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. For specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the method part of the embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device can be an electronic device formed by various electronic devices.

[0054] Embodiment 3

[0055] The present invention also provides a washing machine, comprising a washing machine body and an electronic device of the above-mentioned method embodiment, the washing machine body being provided with a foaming device, the foaming device being configured to foam the detergent into foam detergent based on input detergent, air and water flow; the electronic device comprising a processor and a storage device, the storage device being suitable for storing a plurality of program codes, the program codes being suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute the washing machine control method of the above-mentioned method embodiment.

[0056] Embodiment 4

[0057] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium. In a computer-readable storage medium embodiment according to the present invention, the computer-readable storage medium can be configured to store a program for executing the washing machine control method of the above method embodiment, and the program can be loaded and run by a processor to implement the above washing machine control method. For ease of explanation, only the parts related to the embodiment of the present invention are shown. For specific technical details not disclosed, please refer to the method part of the embodiment of the present invention. The computer-readable storage medium can be a storage device formed by various electronic devices. Optionally, the computer-readable storage medium in the embodiment of the present invention is a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium.

[0058] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine control method, characterized in that: include: In response to the start of the foaming program, obtaining foamed detergent; Washing the laundry with the foam detergent and detecting the foam density during the washing process; Based on the bubble density, it is determined whether to continue rinsing the clothes.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Obtaining a user start instruction, wherein the start instruction includes a user instruction to start a foaming program and a user instruction to start a common program; Determining whether the user chooses to start the foaming program based on the user start instruction; If yes, start the foaming process.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing machine includes a foaming device, and the foaming program is started including: In response to the start of the foaming program, the foaming device of the washing machine is controlled to perform foaming processing on the detergent to obtain foamy detergent.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The washing machine is further provided with a water inlet, a detergent box, a first pipeline, a second pipeline, and a washing tub, wherein the first ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the water inlet, the second ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the washing tub, and the third ends of the first pipeline and the second pipeline are both connected to the detergent box; wherein the foaming device is provided on the first pipeline, the input end of the foaming device is connected to the water inlet, the detergent box and the air inlet through the first pipeline, and the output end of the foaming device is connected to the washing tub through the first pipeline; and at least one switch valve is provided on each of the first pipeline and the second pipeline; In response to the start of the foaming program, the foaming device of the washing machine is controlled to foam the detergent to obtain foamed detergent, including: in response to the start of the foaming program, the opening and / or closing of the at least one switch valve is controlled to control the foaming device to foam the detergent based on the washing water input from the water inlet, the detergent input from the detergent box and the gas input from the air inlet.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Testing of foam density includes: Acquire images of laundry in a washing machine during the washing process in real time or based on a preset time; The image of the laundry is analyzed to obtain the density of the foam.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that Based on the foam density, determining whether to continue rinsing the clothes includes: Set preset values; Based on the preset value and the size of the foam density, it is determined whether to continue rinsing the clothes.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that Based on the preset value and the size of the foam density, determining whether to continue rinsing the clothes includes: Comparing the preset value with the foam density; If the foam density is lower than the preset value, continue rinsing based on the current rinsing program of the washing machine; If the foam density is higher than the preset value, rinsing is stopped and defoaming treatment is waited for.

8. An electronic device comprising a processor and a storage device, wherein the storage device is suitable for storing a plurality of program codes, characterized in that: The program code is suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute the washing machine control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A washing machine, comprising a washing machine body and the electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the washing machine body is provided with a foaming device, and the foaming device is configured to foam the detergent into foam detergent based on the input detergent, air and water flow; the electronic device comprises a processor and a storage device, and the storage device is suitable for storing a plurality of program codes, characterized in that: The program code is suitable for being loaded and run by the processor to execute the washing machine control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of program codes, characterized in that: The program code is suitable for being loaded and run by a processor to execute the washing machine control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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