Washing equipment control method and washing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a washing equipment control method and washing equipment, and the method comprises the steps: generating a first water inlet strategy according to the parameters of laundry put for the first time, washing the laundry according to the first water inlet strategy, judging whether the laundry is added midway or not in the washing process, if not, continuing washing according to the first water inlet strategy, and if not, continuing washing according to the second water inlet strategy. If the washings are added midway, parameters of the added washings are detected, a second water inlet strategy is generated for the added washings, whether a user adds water manually or not is judged after the washings are added midway, if the user adds water manually, washing continues after the user finishes adding water, and if the user does not add water manually, washing continues according to the second water inlet strategy. In this way, the water amount and the using amount in the washing process can be effectively controlled, the better washing effect is achieved, the washing device can adapt to different types of washings, and the using efficiency and the using effect of the washing device are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of washing, and in particular, relates to a washing equipment control method, and also provides a washing equipment applying the washing equipment control method. Background Art

[0002] Various washing machines are one of the indispensable household appliances in life. They can effectively help people clean all kinds of textiles such as clothes and bed sheets. Traditional washing machines generally use fixed washing programs, and users need to manually select the washing method according to their needs. However, due to differences in factors such as the type, degree of dirtiness, and weight of the laundry, as well as errors caused by the user's subjective judgment, fixed water inlet strategies are difficult to meet various washing needs and are prone to waste resources. At the same time, if the fixed water inlet strategy fails to properly handle the laundry, it is easy to cause the laundry to produce odors, affecting the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a washing equipment control method.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is:

[0005] A washing equipment control method, comprising:

[0006] Generate a first water inlet strategy according to the parameters of the laundry put in for the first time;

[0007] washing the laundry according to a first water inlet strategy;

[0008] Determine whether to add laundry during the washing process;

[0009] If there is no additional laundry, washing continues according to the first water inlet strategy;

[0010] If additional laundry is added during the process, the parameters of the additional laundry are detected, and a second water inlet strategy is generated for the additional laundry;

[0011] After adding laundry in the middle, determine whether the user manually adds water. If the user manually adds water, continue washing after the user finishes adding water;

[0012] If the user does not add water manually, washing continues according to the second water inlet strategy.

[0013] Preferably, after generating the second water inlet strategy, washing is performed after waiting for a preset time;

[0014] If the user does not manually add water within the preset time, water is added for washing according to the second water inlet strategy;

[0015] If the user manually adds water within the preset time, washing will proceed directly after the preset time ends.

[0016] Preferably, the manual water addition amount of the user is detected, and the manual water addition amount is compared with the second water inlet strategy;

[0017] If the difference between the manual water addition amount and the second water inlet strategy does not exceed the preset difference, washing will be performed directly after the preset time ends;

[0018] If the difference between the manual water addition amount and the second water inlet strategy exceeds the preset difference, the user is prompted with sound and / or image display of the difference between the two, and the washing is continued after the user confirms the washing, otherwise the washing is stopped;

[0019] Preferably, after washing is stopped, a confirmation reminder is sent to the user at intervals of a reminder time;

[0020] Preferably, after multiple confirmation reminders are initiated but the user still does not confirm, the water volume is adjusted to the water inlet volume of the second water inlet strategy and washing continues.

[0021] Preferably, the amount of water manually added by the user is determined based on a power change of a driving motor of the washing device and / or a weight detection device of the washing tub.

[0022] Preferably, the degree of dirtiness includes a determination of image information of the laundry and / or a determination of odor information of the laundry;

[0023] Preferably, the type of laundry is determined by recognizing image information of the laundry.

[0024] Preferably, the determination of the image information and the odor information of the laundry includes:

[0025] Comparing the currently detected image information and / or odor information of the laundry with the standard image information and / or standard odor information to obtain the degree of dirtiness of the laundry;

[0026] Preferably, the standard image information and the standard odor information are information pre-input into the washing device.

[0027] Preferably, the control method further includes:

[0028] Determine whether the washing machine is in a working state where clothes can be added midway;

[0029] Clothes can only be added when the washing machine is in a working state where clothes can be added midway.

[0030] The present invention also provides a washing device, on which the washing device control method as described above is applied.

[0031] After adopting the above technical solution, the washing equipment control method and washing equipment provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0032] (1) Generate a first water inlet strategy based on laundry parameters, and determine whether laundry is added during the washing process. If laundry is added during the washing process, regenerate a second water inlet strategy for the newly added laundry. At the same time, after adding laundry, it is also detected whether the user manually adds water. If water is added manually, it is necessary to wait until the user finishes adding water before continuing washing. If water is not added manually, continue washing according to the second water inlet strategy. In this way, the amount of water and the amount used during the washing process can be effectively controlled to achieve a better washing effect. The method is easy to operate and can adapt to different types of laundry, thereby improving the efficiency and effect of the washing equipment.

[0033] (2) By judging the image information of the laundry, the accuracy of detecting the degree of dirtiness and identifying the type of laundry is improved.

[0034] (3) By comparing the image information and odor information of the laundry currently detected with the standard information, the degree of dirtiness of the laundry can be quickly and accurately identified, providing a basis for automatically generating a washing strategy and providing a washing strategy that is more suitable for the current laundry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the process of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “inside” and “outside” are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0042] Embodiment 1

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a washing equipment control method, including: generating a first water inlet strategy according to parameters of laundry initially put in, washing the laundry according to the first water inlet strategy, determining whether laundry is added midway during the washing process, if laundry is not added midway, continuing washing according to the first water inlet strategy, if laundry is added midway, detecting parameters of the added laundry, generating a second water inlet strategy for the added laundry, determining whether a user manually adds water after the laundry is added midway, if the user manually adds water, continuing washing after the user finishes adding water, if the user does not manually add water, continuing washing according to the second water inlet strategy.

[0044] This can effectively control the amount of water and the amount of water used in the washing process, achieving a better washing effect. The method is easy to operate and can adapt to different types of washing objects, improve the efficiency and effect of the washing equipment, and is practical and economical.

[0045] Furthermore, the laundry parameters include but are not limited to the degree of dirtiness of the laundry and / or the type of laundry and / or the weight of the laundry.

[0046] Further, the degree of dirtiness includes the judgment of the image information of the laundry and / or the judgment of the odor information of the laundry; by judging the image information and the odor information of the laundry, the degree of dirtiness can be judged more accurately and the washing effect can be improved. The judgment of the degree of dirtiness here can be judged by using either the image information or the odor information of the laundry, or the image information and the odor information of the laundry can be combined to judge the degree of dirtiness of the laundry.

[0047] Furthermore, the image information of the laundry can be determined by installing an image acquisition device, such as a camera, on the washing device to obtain the current image information of the laundry.

[0048] Furthermore, the current odor information of the laundry can be obtained by installing an odor collection device on the washing device. Specifically, the odor collection device can be a device such as an odor sensor that can distinguish odors, including but not limited to an odor sensor.

[0049] Preferably, the type of laundry is also determined by recognizing image information of the laundry and / or by identifying odor information of the laundry.

[0050] Furthermore, the type of laundry is mainly determined by image information, and can be assisted by odor information.

[0051] Furthermore, by setting an identification tag on the laundry and setting an identification device corresponding to the identification tag on the washing equipment, the information of the laundry can be more accurately identified, and information such as the material of the laundry and the recommended washing program can be obtained. The various parameters of the washing program can be set more efficiently, such as the water inlet strategy of each program, the rotation speed of components such as the washing drum, the rotation strategy, etc.

[0052] Furthermore, the determination of the image information and odor information of the laundry includes: comparing the currently detected image information and / or odor information of the laundry with standard image information and / or standard odor information to obtain the degree of dirtiness of the laundry.

[0053] Preferably, the standard image information and the standard odor information are information pre-input into the washing device.

[0054] Furthermore, when the laundry is initially washed, standard image information and standard odor information of the laundry can be set and input into the washing device. When washing, the image information and odor information obtained in real time can be compared to obtain the difference, and then the degree of dirtiness of the laundry can be judged, and detailed washing parameters such as the washing drum speed, water inlet strategy, and detergent addition strategy can be determined.

[0055] Furthermore, during long-term use by users, the image and smell of laundry will change, such as fading, laundry being stained by detergent smell, etc. The standard image information and standard smell information can be calibrated and updated at regular intervals to reduce judgment errors and improve washing effects.

[0056] Furthermore, this embodiment also provides a washing device, on which the washing device control method as described in this embodiment is applied.

[0057] Embodiment 2

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a washing equipment control method is provided, including: generating a first water inlet strategy according to parameters of laundry initially put in, washing the laundry according to the first water inlet strategy, determining whether laundry is added midway during the washing process, if laundry is not added midway, continuing washing according to the first water inlet strategy, if laundry is added midway, detecting parameters of the added laundry, generating a second water inlet strategy for the added laundry, determining whether a user manually adds water after the laundry is added midway, if the user manually adds water, continuing washing after the user finishes adding water, if the user does not manually add water, continuing washing according to the second water inlet strategy.

[0059] The first water inlet strategy determines the water inlet amount of each program according to the degree of dirtiness of the laundry and / or the type of laundry and / or the weight of the laundry.

[0060] Furthermore, the difference from the first embodiment is that the weight of the laundry and the amount of water added manually by the user are determined by the power change of the driving motor of the washing device and / or the weight detection device of the washing drum.

[0061] The weight of the laundry can be detected by providing a detection device such as a weight sensor or a pressure sensor on a component such as a washing drum for accommodating the laundry, or by providing a detection device such as a weight sensor or a pressure sensor on a supporting component supporting the washing drum.

[0062] A load detection device such as a power detector is installed on a device such as a driving motor of the washing drum, and the weight of the laundry is determined based on changes in the load of the driving device.

[0063] The water intake for different programs is determined according to the degree of dirtiness, type and weight of the laundry, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0064] The user can manually add water by setting one or more buttons specifically for assisting water inlet on the washing device, or by other human-computer interaction methods, such as touch screen interaction, which are not listed here one by one.

[0065] The manual water adding method can be to select a fixed water intake volume, for example, select 1 liter or 3 liters, and the washing device will add 1 liter or 3 liters of water. It can also be done through a water inlet switch button, which starts water intake when pressed and stops water intake when pressed again. The specific amount of water intake is determined by the user. The user decides the water intake volume, which makes it convenient for the user to judge a more appropriate water intake volume based on experience and improve the washing effect.

[0066] This embodiment further provides a washing device, on which the washing device control method as described in this embodiment is applied.

[0067] Embodiment 3

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a first water inlet strategy is generated according to the parameters of the laundry put in for the first time, the laundry is washed according to the first water inlet strategy, and during the washing process, it is determined whether the laundry is added midway. If the laundry is not added midway, the washing is continued according to the first water inlet strategy. If the laundry is added midway, the parameters of the added laundry are detected, and a second water inlet strategy is generated for the added laundry. After the laundry is added midway, it is determined whether the user manually adds water. If the user manually adds water, the washing is continued after the user finishes adding water. If the user does not manually add water, the washing is continued according to the second water inlet strategy.

[0069] If additional laundry is added during the process, the degree of dirtiness and / or the type and / or weight of the laundry are detected, a second water inlet strategy is generated for the additional laundry parameters, and washing is continued according to the second water inlet strategy.

[0070] Specifically, a sensor may be provided at a location such as a laundry inlet of the washing machine to detect whether laundry is passing through, and then used as evidence to determine whether additional laundry is added during the process.

[0071] Furthermore, after applying the first water inlet strategy, it also includes determining whether laundry is added midway. If laundry is added midway, a second water inlet strategy is generated based on various information about the added laundry, which can better handle emergencies and improve the user's washing experience.

[0072] Furthermore, after generating the second water inlet strategy, wait for a preset time before washing. If the user does not manually add water within the preset time, washing will be carried out according to the second water inlet strategy. If the user manually adds water within the preset time, washing will be carried out directly after the preset time. This can better control the washing time and water volume and improve the washing effect.

[0073] Adding the judgment of manual water addition by the user can allow the user to take the lead in adding water and other program actions when the user is experienced, avoiding waste and improving washing effect

[0074] This embodiment further provides a washing device, on which the washing device control method as described in this embodiment is applied.

[0075] Embodiment 4

[0076] This embodiment adds the following steps on the basis of the third embodiment:

[0077] Detect the manual water addition amount of the user, and compare the manual water addition amount with the second water inlet strategy. If the difference between the manual water addition amount and the second water inlet strategy does not exceed the preset difference, wash directly after the preset time ends.

[0078] If the difference between the manual water addition amount and the second water inlet strategy exceeds the preset difference, the user will be prompted with sound and / or image display of the difference, and the washing will continue after the user confirms the washing, otherwise the washing will be stopped.

[0079] The amount of water added by the user can be measured by setting up devices such as water level sensors, and the amount of water can be further determined more accurately based on characteristics such as the water absorption rate of the material of the laundry.

[0080] It further describes that detecting the difference between the amount of water manually added by the user and the second water inlet strategy can better control the amount of washing water, avoid waste and improve the washing effect, increase the fault tolerance rate, and avoid the occurrence of situations such as users adding wrong water.

[0081] Preferably, after stopping washing, a confirmation reminder is initiated to the user at every reminder time interval, further adding reminder measures to prevent the user from ignoring the confirmation.

[0082] Preferably, after multiple confirmation reminders are initiated but the user still does not confirm, the water volume is adjusted to the water volume of the second water inlet strategy and washing continues. The judgment of the machine is used as a priority judgment to improve work efficiency. Here, it can also be set that after multiple confirmation reminders, but the user still does not confirm, washing is stopped directly until the user confirms. Washing can also be performed directly according to the strategy manually added by the user after multiple confirmation reminders, depending on the specific usage situation.

[0083] Furthermore, the water inlet strategy can be learned based on the manual water addition confirmed by the user for multiple times, and multiple water inlet strategies can be proposed for the user to choose from for situations such as mixed washing of a certain type or multiple types of laundry, or the optimal water inlet strategy can be selected for use based on the learning results.

[0084] Further preferably, the control method further includes:

[0085] It is determined whether the washing machine is in a working state where clothes can be added midway. Clothes can be added only when the washing machine is in a working state where clothes can be added midway.

[0086] For example, if the washing device is a pulsator washing machine, the upper drum cover can be opened at any time, but if the washing device is a drum washing machine, the drum cover cannot be opened at any time to add clothes. Therefore, a step of judging the working status of the washing device is set. Preferably, when the washing process is about to end, it is set that clothes cannot be added because the previous washing process is about to end, and adding new clothes requires starting the washing process again.

[0087] For washing equipment such as drum washing machines, they are set to a working state where clothes cannot be added during washing, because there is water in the washing drum and it cannot be opened. Therefore, when the washing process is not a washing program that is about to end, you can make an appointment to add laundry. After the washing equipment receives the appointment, after completing a round of washing or rinsing programs, and draining the water in the washing drum, it can prompt the user to add laundry midway.

[0088] Furthermore, if the washing device is a pulsator washing machine and the upper drum cover can be opened at any time, a reminder can be set, such as an indicator light reminder or a display screen reminder, to remind the user that the washing device is currently in a state where laundry can be added midway or a state where laundry cannot be added midway.

[0089] This embodiment further provides a washing device, on which the washing device control method as described in this embodiment is applied.

[0090] Embodiment 5

[0091] In the washing machine control method described in any one of embodiments 1 to 4, the control method further includes a detergent placement strategy:

[0092] The type and amount of detergent used in each program are determined according to the degree of dirtiness of the laundry and / or the type and / or weight of the laundry.

[0093] This embodiment also provides a washing device, on which the washing device control method described in this embodiment is applied. The washing device in this embodiment has an automatic detergent dispensing device, which makes a strategy for detergent dispensing according to various information of the laundry and the coordination of various parameters in the washing strategy, so that the detergent dispensing and water inlet control cooperate with each other, further improving the washing effect.

[0094] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0095] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical content suggested above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. The implementation scheme in the above embodiment can also be further combined or replaced. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing equipment control method, characterized in that: include: Generate a first water inlet strategy according to the parameters of the laundry put in for the first time; washing the laundry according to a first water inlet strategy; Determine whether to add laundry during the washing process; If there is no additional laundry, washing continues according to the first water inlet strategy; If additional laundry is added during the process, the parameters of the additional laundry are detected, and a second water inlet strategy is generated for the additional laundry; After adding laundry in the middle, determine whether the user manually adds water. If the user manually adds water, continue washing after the user finishes adding water; If the user does not add water manually, washing continues according to the second water inlet strategy.

2. A washing equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After generating the second water inlet strategy, washing is performed after waiting for a preset time; If the user does not manually add water within the preset time, water is added for washing according to the second water inlet strategy; If the user manually adds water within the preset time, washing will proceed directly after the preset time ends.

3. A washing equipment control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: Detecting the manual water addition amount of the user, and comparing the manual water addition amount with the second water inlet strategy; If the difference between the manual water addition amount and the second water inlet strategy does not exceed the preset difference, washing will be performed directly after the preset time ends; If the difference between the manual water addition amount and the second water inlet strategy exceeds the preset difference, the user will be prompted with sound and / or image display of the difference, and the washing will continue after the user confirms the washing, otherwise the washing will be stopped.

4. A washing equipment control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: After washing stops, a confirmation reminder is sent to the user at every reminder time interval.

5. A washing equipment control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: After multiple confirmation reminders are initiated but the user still does not confirm, the water volume is adjusted to the water volume of the second water inlet strategy and washing continues.

6. A washing equipment control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The amount of water manually added by the user is determined based on the power change of the driving motor of the washing device and / or the weight detection device of the washing tub.

7. A washing equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The degree of dirtiness includes a determination of image information of the laundry and / or a determination of odor information of the laundry; Preferably, the type of laundry is determined by recognizing image information of the laundry.

8. A washing equipment control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: The determination of the image information and the odor information of the laundry includes: Comparing the currently detected image information and / or odor information of the laundry with the standard image information and / or standard odor information to obtain the degree of dirtiness of the laundry; Preferably, the standard image information and the standard odor information are information pre-input into the washing device.

9. A washing equipment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The control method further comprises: Determine whether the washing machine is in a working state where clothes can be added midway; Clothes can only be added when the washing machine is in a working state where clothes can be added midway.

10. A washing device, characterized in that: The washing equipment is applied with the washing equipment control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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