Control method of clothes processing device and clothes processing device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of clothes treatment equipment, in particular to a control method of a clothes treatment device and the clothes treatment device. The method comprises the steps that in the process of heating a washing medium based on a heating piece, temperature values of at least two positions outside a washing barrel are obtained based on a temperature sensing assembly, and the temperature sensing assembly comprises a first temperature sensing piece and a second temperature sensing piece; the space where the first temperature sensing piece and the second temperature sensing piece are located is communicated with the washing cylinder, and the first temperature sensing piece and the second temperature sensing piece are not in contact with the washing medium. And performing weighted calculation based on a temperature correction strategy and the temperature values of the at least two positions to obtain a temperature value of the washing medium, wherein the temperature correction strategy comprises weights of the temperature values of the at least two positions. The temperature of the washing medium in the washing cylinder can be calculated through the temperature sensing assembly located on the outer side of the washing cylinder so as to accurately determine the temperature of the washing medium, then normal washing operation of the clothes processing device is guaranteed, and the use experience feeling of a user is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a control method of a clothing processing device and a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] As people's quality of life continues to improve, clothing processing devices such as washing machines have become one of the indispensable household appliances in every household. The types of washing machines are constantly enriched, and the functions of washing machines are also updated day by day. Among them, with the intelligent development of washing and drying machines, more and more users prefer to use washing and drying machines.

[0003] The washer-dryer may fail during use. Existing washer-dryers usually have a fault detection program, and when a washer-dryer fails, the machine will generally stop working and cannot perform subsequent laundry processing operations.

[0004] Among them, the washing drum of the washer-dryer is equipped with a temperature-sensing package, that is, a temperature sensor and / or a temperature and humidity sensor, etc. When the temperature-sensing package in the washing drum fails, it will not affect the normal temperature washing of the washing machine. However, when the user needs to perform other washing operations such as warm water washing or high-temperature washing, the temperature-sensing package in the washing drum is damaged, resulting in the inability to obtain the heating temperature of the washing medium normally. The only option is to report the problem and wait for after-sales service to come to the door for repair, which greatly increases the user's cost of use and leads to a poor user experience. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a control method for a clothing processing device and a clothing processing device to solve the problem in the prior art that the temperature sensing bag inside the washing drum of the clothing processing device is in a faulty state, resulting in the inability to perform warm water or high temperature washing operations, increasing the user's usage cost and resulting in a poor user experience.

[0006] A first aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for confirming the temperature of a washing medium, which is applied to a clothes processing device, wherein a washing drum, a heating element and a temperature sensing component are provided in the clothes processing device, and the heating element is configured to heat the washing medium in the washing drum; the method comprises:

[0007] In the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element, the temperature values ​​of at least two positions outside the washing drum are obtained based on the temperature sensing component, the temperature sensing component includes a first temperature sensing element and a second temperature sensing element located at different positions outside the washing drum, the space where the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element are located is connected to the washing drum, and the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element are not in contact with the washing medium;

[0008] The temperature value of the washing medium is obtained by performing a weighted calculation based on the temperature correction strategy and the temperature values ​​of the at least two locations, wherein the temperature correction strategy includes weights of the temperature values ​​of the at least two locations.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first temperature sensing element is disposed on the upper side of the front of the washing tub, and the second temperature sensing element is disposed on the lower side of the rear of the washing tub;

[0010] or,

[0011] A drying channel is provided in the clothing processing device, one end of the drying channel is connected to the drying air flow intake position of the washing drum, and the other end of the drying channel is connected to the drying air flow exhaust position of the washing drum, the first temperature sensing element is provided at the drying air flow intake position, and the second temperature sensing element is provided at the drying air flow exhaust position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0013] Determine a temperature rise rate of a target temperature sensing element among the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element, wherein the target temperature sensing element is any one of the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element, or the target temperature sensing element is the one of the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element that is located higher;

[0014] Determining the temperature correction strategy according to the rate interval to which the temperature rise rate of the target temperature sensing element belongs;

[0015] Different rate intervals correspond to different temperature correction strategies, and in different temperature correction strategies, the value ranges of the weights of the temperature values ​​of the at least two positions are different.

[0016] In some implementations, determining the temperature correction strategy according to the rate interval to which the temperature rise rate of the target temperature sensing element belongs includes:

[0017] If the heating rate is in a rate interval greater than or equal to a rate threshold, selecting a first temperature correction strategy as the temperature correction strategy;

[0018] If the heating rate is in a rate interval less than a rate threshold, selecting a second temperature correction strategy as the temperature correction strategy;

[0019] Wherein, in the same temperature correction strategy, the weight of the temperature value at the higher position among the at least two positions is greater than the weight of the temperature value at the lower position.

[0020] In some embodiments, the temperature correction strategy includes a first weight factor and a second weight factor for the temperature values ​​of the at least two locations at different heating rates, wherein:

[0021] The weight of the temperature value of a single position is equal to the product of the first weight factor and the second weight factor of the single position;

[0022] The first weight factor of the single position reflects the influence ratio of the single position on the temperature of the washing medium among the at least two positions, and the sum of the influence ratios of each position among the at least two positions on the temperature of the washing medium is 1;

[0023] The second weighting factor for the single location reflects the temperature loss from the scrubbing medium to the single location.

[0024] In some embodiments, in the first temperature correction strategy, a first weight factor K11 of the temperature value of the higher position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K11≤80%, and a second weight factor K1 satisfies 1.1≤K1≤1.2; and

[0025] A first weight factor K22 of the temperature value of the lower position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and a second weight factor K2 satisfies 1.15≤K2≤1.25, but the sum of K11 and K22 is equal to 1;

[0026] In the second temperature correction strategy, a first weight factor K33 of the temperature value of the higher position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and a second weight factor K3 satisfies 1.05≤K3≤1.3; and

[0027] The first weight factor K44 of the temperature value of the lower position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and the second weight factor K4 satisfies 1.1≤K4≤1.4, but the sum of K33 and K44 is equal to 1.

[0028] In some embodiments, a third temperature sensing element is further provided in the washing tub, and the third temperature sensing element is used to contact the washing medium and obtain the temperature value of the washing medium;

[0029] Before obtaining the temperature values ​​of at least two positions outside the washing tub based on the temperature sensing component, the method further includes the following steps:

[0030] Acquiring an operating state of the third temperature sensing component, wherein the operating state at least includes a fault state;

[0031] determining whether the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state;

[0032] When the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state, controlling the temperature sensing component to operate in the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element; or,

[0033] When the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state, if the fault recovery is successfully performed, in the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element, the temperature value of the washing medium detected by the third temperature sensing element is obtained; or,

[0034] When the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state, if the fault recovery is not successfully performed, the temperature sensing component is controlled to operate during the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element.

[0035] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0036] In the case of starting a washing medium heating program, making a judgment based on a target temperature value of the heating program and a temperature value of a higher position of the at least two positions;

[0037] If the target temperature value is greater than the temperature value at the higher position, turning on the heating element to heat the washing medium when the input washing medium reaches the target water level; or,

[0038] If the target temperature value is less than or equal to the temperature value of the higher position, and the washing drum has performed the clothes drying program in the first time, turning on the heating element to heat the washing medium when the input washing medium reaches the target water level; or,

[0039] If the target temperature value is less than or equal to the temperature value of the higher position, and the washing tub has not performed the clothes drying program within the first time, the washing tub is controlled to run a normal washing process.

[0040] A second aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides a washing medium heating method, which is applied to a clothes processing device, wherein the clothes processing device is provided with a washing drum, a heating element and a temperature sensing component, wherein the heating element is configured to heat the washing medium in the washing drum, and the method comprises:

[0041] In the case where the washing medium needs to be heated, or during the process of heating the washing medium, the temperature of the washing medium is determined using the method described in the first aspect.

[0042] A third aspect of an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

[0043] a memory for storing one or more computer executable instructions;

[0044] The processor is used to call and execute the computer executable instructions in the memory, so as to implement the method described in the first aspect and the second aspect.

[0045] A third aspect of the embodiments of the present invention further provides a clothing processing device, which is controlled by the methods described in the first and second aspects, or has an electronic device as described in the third aspect.

[0046] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are mainly:

[0047] The temperature confirmation method of the washing medium in the present invention is applied to a clothing treatment device. A washing drum, a heating element and a temperature sensing component are provided in the clothing treatment device. The heating element is configured to perform a temperature treatment on the washing medium in the washing drum; the temperature sensing component includes a first temperature sensing component and a second temperature sensing component located at different positions outside the washing drum, and the space where the first temperature sensing component and the second temperature sensing component are located is connected to the washing drum, but the first temperature sensing component and the second temperature sensing component are not in contact with the washing medium. In the temperature confirmation method, in the process of the heating element heating the washing medium, the temperature values ​​of at least two positions outside the washing drum are obtained by the temperature sensing component; then, the temperature value of the washing medium in the washing drum is obtained by weighted calculation based on the temperature correction strategy and the temperature values ​​of at least two positions, wherein the temperature correction strategy includes the weights of the temperature values ​​of at least two positions. Based on this, the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum is calculated by the temperature sensing component located outside the washing drum, so as to accurately determine the temperature of the washing medium, thereby ensuring that the clothing treatment device can perform normal warm water washing or high temperature washing operations, effectively improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the implementation methods or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only exemplary, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other implementation drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without creative work.

[0049] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so as to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with the technology. They are not used to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented, and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportion or adjustment of size shall still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present invention.

[0050] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 2 is a flow chart of a control method of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 3 is a logic flow chart for determining whether to execute a heating program in a control method of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 4 The present invention is a logic flow chart of determining a calculated temperature value of a washing medium in a control method of a laundry treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Explanation of the reference numerals: 100, washer-dryer; 110, washing drum; 120, drying channel; 200, clothes; 300, third temperature sensing element; 400, temperature sensing assembly; 410, first temperature sensing element; 420, second temperature sensing element; 430, induced draft fan; 500, heating tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by specific embodiments. People familiar with the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0056] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings, and "multiple" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0057] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0058] It should also be noted that the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a product or system including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such a product or system. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the product or system including the elements.

[0059] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes processing device. The clothes processing device may include but is not limited to a washing machine, and the washing machine may include but is not limited to a washing and care machine, a washing and drying machine, etc. For example, the washing machine may be a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine with drying or washing and care functions, and of course, the washing machine may also be other types of fully automatic washing machines.

[0061] It should be noted that, in one example, referring to Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the laundry processing device in the embodiment of the present invention is a washer-dryer 100. The washer-dryer 100 includes a washing drum 110, which may have a drying function and a washing function. The washing drum 110 is used to wash or dry the laundry 200, that is, the washing drum 110 may contain a washing medium, which may include but is not limited to washing water, etc.

[0062] In order to realize the drying function of the washing drum 110, a drying channel 120 connected to the washing drum 110 is further provided in the washer-dryer 100. One end of the drying channel 120 is connected to the air intake position of the washing drum 110, and the other end of the drying channel 120 is connected to the exhaust position of the drying airflow of the washing drum 110.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, the drying channel 120 may include an air inlet channel (not shown in the figure) and an air exhaust channel (not shown in the figure) connected to the washing drum 110, the air inlet channel is used to deliver the drying airflow to the washing drum 110, and the air exhaust channel is used to discharge the drying airflow from the washing drum 110. The drying channel 120 is provided with a temperature sensing component 400, and the temperature sensing component 400 at least includes a first temperature sensing element 410 and a second temperature sensing element 420. The first temperature sensing element 410 is used to obtain the temperature of the drying airflow entering the washing drum 110, and the second temperature sensing element 420 is used to obtain the temperature of the drying airflow discharged from the washing drum 110.

[0064] The first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 are located at different positions outside the washing tub 110, and the spaces where the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 are located are connected to the inside of the washing tub 110, but the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 are not in contact with the washing medium.

[0065] In one example, the first temperature sensing element 410 is disposed on the upper side of the front of the washing drum 110, for example, in the air inlet passage in the drying passage 120, that is, the first temperature sensing element 410 is disposed at the air inlet position of the drying airflow. The second temperature sensing element 420 is disposed on the lower side of the rear of the washing drum 110, for example, in the air outlet passage in the drying passage 120, that is, the second temperature sensing element 420 is disposed at the exhaust position of the drying airflow.

[0066] The specific setting positions of the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 will vary with different washing machine models. Correspondingly, the temperature sampling values ​​of the first temperature C1 obtained based on the first temperature sensing element 410 at different positions will also be different, and the temperature sampling values ​​of the second temperature C2 obtained based on the second temperature sensing element 420 at different positions will also be different. Therefore, the specific temperature values ​​of the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 are not specifically limited here.

[0067] It should be noted that the specific arrangement structure of the drying channel 120 in the washer-dryer 100 in this example is not specifically limited, that is, the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 can be set at any position outside the washing drum 110. The first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 can include but are not limited to temperature sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, etc.

[0068] Continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, in order to ensure and increase the inflow speed of the drying airflow in the air inlet channel, an induced draft fan 430 and the like may also be provided in the air inlet channel.

[0069] In order to meet the warm water washing operation or high temperature washing operation of the washer-dryer 100, a third temperature sensing element 300 and a heating element 500 are further provided in the washing tub 110. The third temperature sensing element 300 is used to obtain the temperature parameters of the washing medium.

[0070] The third temperature sensing element 300 may include but is not limited to a temperature sensor or a temperature and humidity sensor, etc. That is, the third temperature sensing element 300 can detect the temperature of the washing medium in the washing tub 110 in real time to ensure that the washer-dryer 100 can complete the warm water washing operation or high temperature washing operation of the clothes 200.

[0071] It should be noted that the third temperature sensing element 300 can be arranged at any position in the washing tub 110, wherein the number of the third temperature sensing element 300 can be one or more. When the number of the third temperature sensing element 300 is one, the third temperature sensing element 300 can be arranged at the middle position or other positions inside the washing tub 110. When the number of the third temperature sensing element 300 is multiple, the multiple third temperature sensing elements 300 can be respectively arranged on the top, bottom and side wall of the washing tub 110, etc., so as to obtain multiple temperature values ​​through the multiple third temperature sensing elements 300, and take the average value of the multiple temperature values ​​as the temperature value of the washing medium.

[0072] The heating element 500 is configured to heat the washing medium in the washing tub 110. In some embodiments, the heating element 500 may be an electrically heated drying heating tube, which may be disposed in the drying channel 120 so as to dry the washed clothes 200.

[0073] The determination of the temperature of the washing medium in the washer-dryer 100 is a very important and indispensable parameter, which can make the washing of the washer-dryer 100 more diverse. The accurate determination of the temperature of the washing medium will also make the cleaning ratio of the clothes higher, and it will also be easier to control the switching time of the heating tube 500 in the washer-dryer 100, thereby reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

[0074] In this example, when the third temperature sensing element 300 is in a faulty state, or when the detection data of the third temperature sensing element 300 is inaccurate, the third temperature sensing element 300 fails to detect the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum 110. At this time, the temperature of the washing medium cannot be accurately determined, which will affect the subsequent washing operations of the washing drum 110, such as warm water washing operations or high temperature washing operations. Based on this, during the process of the heating element 500 heating the washing medium, the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 can be used to calculate the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum 110, so that the temperature of the washing medium can be accurately determined, thereby ensuring that the washing drum 110 can normally perform subsequent warm water washing operations or high temperature washing operations, effectively improving the user experience.

[0075] It should be noted that the conversion process of the washing medium temperature based on the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 is described in the following control method of the clothes processing device.

[0076] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method for confirming the temperature of a washing medium. The method for confirming the temperature of a washing medium comprises the following steps:

[0077] Step S100: in the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element, the temperature values ​​of at least two positions outside the washing drum are obtained based on the temperature sensing component.

[0078] Step S200: performing weighted calculation based on the temperature correction strategy and the temperature values ​​of at least two locations to obtain the temperature value of the washing medium, wherein the temperature correction strategy includes weights of the temperature values ​​of at least two locations.

[0079] In step S100, at least two temperature values ​​are obtained by using the temperature sensing component 400. In one example, the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 can be obtained by the temperature sensing component 400, that is, the at least two temperature values ​​include the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2. The first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 respectively represent the temperature values ​​at different positions outside the washing tub 110.

[0080] In step S200, the temperature value of the washing medium is obtained by weighted calculation using the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 and based on the corresponding temperature correction strategy. The temperature correction strategy includes weights of the temperature values ​​of at least two positions. Based on this, the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 obtained outside the washing drum 110 are weighted calculated, and the temperature of the washing medium can be accurately determined based on the temperature correction strategy.

[0081] In this example, the temperature sensing component 400 can be used to convert the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum 110, thereby accurately determining the temperature of the washing medium, thereby ensuring that the clothing processing device can perform normal warm water washing operations and high temperature washing operations, effectively improving the user experience.

[0082] The temperature correction strategy can be determined by the following methods:

[0083] First, the temperature rise rate of a target temperature sensing element among the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 is determined. The target temperature sensing element is any one of the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 , or the target temperature sensing element is the one with a higher position among the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 .

[0084] Then, the temperature correction strategy is determined according to the rate interval to which the temperature rise rate of the target temperature sensing element belongs, wherein different rate intervals correspond to different temperature correction strategies, and in different temperature correction strategies, the weights of the temperature values ​​at at least two positions have different value ranges.

[0085] In the process of determining the temperature correction strategy according to the rate range to which the temperature rise rate of the target temperature sensing element belongs, the following methods can be used:

[0086] When the heating rate is in a rate interval greater than or equal to the rate threshold, the first temperature correction strategy is selected as the temperature correction strategy. The rate threshold can be 0.5°C. The heating rate is used to characterize the heating speed of the higher temperature value among at least two temperature values, that is, to represent the temperature increase value of the temperature value per unit time.

[0087] When the heating rate is in a rate interval less than the rate threshold, the second temperature correction strategy is selected as the temperature correction strategy. In the same temperature correction strategy, the weight of the temperature value of the higher position of at least two positions is greater than the weight of the temperature value of the lower position.

[0088] For example, refer to Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the setting position of the first temperature sensing element 410 is higher than the setting position of the second temperature sensing element 420, and the first temperature sensing element 410 is used to obtain the temperature of the drying airflow entering the washing drum 110, and the second temperature sensing element 420 is used to obtain the temperature of the drying airflow after the clothes 200 are dried. That is to say, the temperature value of the first temperature C1 obtained by the first temperature sensing element 410 is greater than the temperature value of the second temperature C2 obtained by the second temperature sensing element 420. At this time, the weight of the temperature value of the first temperature C1 is greater than the temperature value of the second temperature C2.

[0089] The temperature correction strategy includes a first weight factor and a second weight factor of the temperature values ​​of at least two locations at different heating rates, wherein the weight of the temperature value of a single location is equal to the product of the first weight factor and the second weight factor of the single location.

[0090] The first weight factor of a single position reflects the influence ratio of the single position on the temperature of the washing medium in the at least two positions, and the sum of the influence ratios of the at least two positions on the temperature of the washing medium is 1.

[0091] The second weighting factor for the individual locations reflects the temperature loss from the wash medium to the individual locations.

[0092] In one example, in the first temperature correction strategy, the first weight factor K11 of the temperature value of the higher position of at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K11≤80%, and the second weight factor K1 satisfies 1.1≤K1≤1.2. The first weight factor K22 of the temperature value of the lower position of at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and the second weight factor K2 satisfies 1.15≤K2≤1.25, wherein the sum of K11 and K22 is equal to 1.

[0093] In a specific example, it is taken that the at least two temperature values ​​include a first temperature C1 acquired by the first temperature sensing element 410 and a second temperature C2 acquired by the second temperature sensing element 420 .

[0094] And, based on the comparison between the whole machine power P1 of the washer-dryer 100 and the power P2 of the heating tube 500, it is determined whether the heating element 500 has started the washing water heating. The power P2 of the heating tube 500 has a value range of 800W to 2500W, and the preferred value of the power P2 is 1800W. If the washer-dryer 100 adopts a 10Kg drum washer-dryer, the power P2 of the heating tube 500 is 1800W. When it is determined that the whole machine power P1 of the washer-dryer 100 is greater than the power P2 of the heating tube 500, it can be determined that the washing medium in the washing drum 110 has started the washing water heating.

[0095] The first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 are acquired in real time based on the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420, and the data of the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2 are recorded by the control system of the washer-dryer 100. It should be noted that the control system of the washer-dryer 100 can adopt a control system in the prior art, as long as the control system can control various startup functions of the washer-dryer 100, and the specific structure type and specific control logic of the control system are not described in detail here.

[0096] Then, the increase value A of the first temperature C1 within the predetermined time is obtained. The increase value A is used to characterize the temperature increase data of the first temperature C1 within a time difference of one minute. For example, one minute ago, the first temperature obtained by the first temperature sensing element 410 is 40°C, and one minute later, the first temperature obtained by the first temperature sensing element 410 is 41°C, then the increase value A = (41°C - 40°C), that is, the increase value A is 1°C.

[0097] Due to the relationship between the boost value A and the preset value, the calculated temperature value of the washing medium in the washing tub 110 is determined. In this example, since the boost value A of the first temperature C1 is greater than 0.5°C, the temperature value of the washing medium is obtained based on the first temperature correction strategy and the weighted calculation of the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2.

[0098] The process of determining the temperature value of the washing medium is as follows:

[0099] Since the heating rates of the heating tube 500 in the washer-dryer 100 are different, the value range of the first weight factor K11 of the first temperature C1 is 20% to 80%, and the preferred value is 55%; the value range of the second weight factor K1 is between 1.1 and 1.2, and preferably, the value of the second weight factor K1 is 1.15.

[0100] The value range of the first weight factor K22 of the second temperature C2 is 20% to 80%, and the preferred value is 45%; the value range of the second weight factor K2 is 1.15 to 1.25, and preferably, the value of the second weight factor K2 is 1.2.

[0101] The calculated value of the temperature of the washing medium is C = (C1×K1×K11)+(C2×K2×K22).

[0102] Therefore, within the time difference of one minute, the front and rear temperatures obtained based on the first temperature sensing element 410 are 39° C. and 40° C. respectively, that is, the increase value A is equal to 1° C. The second temperature C2 obtained based on the second temperature sensing element 420 is 38° C. At this time, the calculated temperature value C of the washing medium in the washing tub 110 = (40° C. × 1.15 × 0.55) + (38° C. × 1.2 × 0.45) = 45.82° C.

[0103] In the second temperature correction strategy, the first weight factor K33 of the temperature value of the higher position of at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and the second weight factor K3 satisfies 1.05≤K3≤1.3. The first weight factor K44 of the temperature value of the lower position of at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and the second weight factor K4 satisfies 1.1≤K4≤1.4, wherein the sum of K33 and K44 is equal to 1.

[0104] When the increase value A is less than 0.5° C., the temperature value of the washing medium is obtained based on the second temperature correction strategy and the weighted calculation of the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2.

[0105] Among them, the temperature value of the washing medium C = (C3×K3×K33)+(C4×K4×K44).

[0106] When the lifting value A is less than 0.5° C., the calculation process of the temperature calculation value of the washing medium in the washing tub 110 may refer to the calculation process in the above example (ie, the lifting value A is greater than 0.5° C.), which will not be repeated here.

[0107] like Figure 3 As shown, a third temperature sensing element 300 is also provided in the washing drum 110, and the third temperature sensing element 300 is used to obtain the temperature parameters of the washing medium. The third temperature sensing element 300 may include but is not limited to a temperature sensor or a temperature and humidity sensor. In other words, the third temperature sensing element 300 can be used to detect the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum 110 in real time to ensure that the washer-dryer 100 can complete the high-temperature washing operation of the clothes 200.

[0108] The third temperature sensing member 300 may be disposed at any position in the washing tub 110. The number of the third temperature sensing member 300 may be one or more. When the number of the third temperature sensing member 300 is one, the third temperature sensing member 300 may be disposed at the middle position or other positions inside the washing tub 110. When the number of the third temperature sensing member 300 is multiple, the multiple second temperature sensing members 300 may be respectively disposed on the top, bottom and side wall of the washing tub 110, etc., so as to obtain multiple temperature values ​​through the multiple second temperature sensing members 300, and take the average value of the multiple temperature values ​​as the temperature value of the washing medium.

[0109] Before the step of obtaining at least two temperature values ​​by using the temperature sensing component 400, the control method of the clothes processing device of the present invention further includes the following steps:

[0110] The operating state of the third temperature sensing element 300 is acquired, wherein the operating state at least includes a fault state.

[0111] It is determined whether the operation state of the third temperature sensing element 300 is in a fault state, that is, the third temperature sensing element 300 is damaged or the detection effect is poor.

[0112] When the third temperature sensing element 300 is in a fault state, the temperature sensing assembly 400 is controlled to operate based on the process of the heating element 500 heating the washing medium.

[0113] Furthermore, when the third temperature sensing element 300 is in a fault state and the fault can be successfully recovered automatically, the fault is recovered automatically by the control system, and in the process of heating the washing medium by the heating element 500, the temperature value of the washing medium is detected by the third temperature sensing element 300 to control the washing tub 110 to run a normal washing process. The normal washing process is the normal procedure for washing clothes in the washing tub 110 when the third temperature sensing element 300 is in a normal state.

[0114] When the third temperature sensing element 300 is in a fault state and the fault cannot be successfully recovered, the temperature sensing component 400 is controlled to operate during the process of the heating element 500 heating the washing medium. The control system synchronously controls the washer-dryer 100 to issue a fault state alarm indication to remind the user to deal with the fault state of the third temperature sensing element 300 in time.

[0115] Based on this, when the third temperature sensing element 300 in the washing drum 110 is in a faulty state, the first temperature sensing element 410 and the second temperature sensing element 420 arranged on the outside of the washing drum 110 are used to accurately determine the temperature value of the washing medium in the washing drum 110 at this time based on the temperature correction strategy and the weighted calculation of the first temperature C1 and the second temperature C2, thereby ensuring that the washing medium is heated to the corresponding target value to ensure the washing effect of the clothes, effectively improving the washing ability of the washer-dryer 100 under warm water and high temperature water, and effectively improving the user experience.

[0116] At the same time, before the third temperature sensing component 300 is repaired or replaced, the warm water washing or high temperature washing function of the washer-dryer 100 can be temporarily used, which effectively improves the overall service life of the washer-dryer 100 while meeting the safety performance requirements of the washer-dryer 100.

[0117] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, when it is determined that the fault state of the third temperature sensing element 300 has not been restored, when the washing medium heating program is started, a judgment is made based on the target temperature value of the heating program and the temperature value of the higher temperature in at least two positions. It should be noted that the target temperature value of the heating program can be a temperature value issued by the control system of the washer-dryer 100. The issued temperature target value can be a temperature value set when the washing drum 110 performs warm water washing or high temperature washing. The temperature value can be the setting of the washer-dryer 110 when it leaves the factory, or it can be a value flexibly set by the user according to needs, which is not specifically limited here.

[0118] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in a specific example, the washing drum 110 of the washer-dryer 100 can run a clothes drying program, that is, a drying airflow can be delivered to the washing drum 110 through the air inlet channel in the drying channel 120, and the drying airflow can dry the clothes in the washing drum 110. The drying airflow after the drying process flows out of the washing drum 110 and is discharged through the exhaust channel. Take the first temperature C1 as an example, which is greater than the second temperature C2.

[0119] If the target temperature value is greater than the temperature value of the higher temperature, the heating element 500 is turned on when the inputted washing medium reaches the target water level to heat the washing medium.

[0120] That is, when the temperature target value is greater than the first temperature C1, it indicates that the temperature of the washing medium in the washing tub 110 is higher than the first temperature C1, that is, the temperature of the washing medium cannot meet the requirements of subsequent washing, and the washing medium needs to be heated. At this time, the washing medium can be heated by the heating element 500 after the water level of the washing medium reaches the target water level or during the process of the washing medium being input into the washing tub 110.

[0121] It should be noted that the target water level can be flexibly set according to the weight and / or type of the clothes. The target water level can be the set value of the washer-dryer 100 when it leaves the factory, or it can also be a water level value flexibly set by the user according to the clothes.

[0122] If the target temperature value is less than or equal to the temperature value of the higher position and the washing tub 110 has performed the laundry drying process for the first time, the heating element is turned on to heat the washing medium when the input washing medium reaches the target water level.

[0123] When the temperature target value is less than the first temperature C1, it indicates that the temperature of the washing medium in the washing tub 110 is lower than the first temperature C1, and the washing tub has performed the clothes drying process in the first time. When the water level of the washing medium does not reach the target water level, the washing medium needs to be transported into the washing tub 110. After the washing medium water level reaches the target water level, or during the process of the washing medium being transported into the washing tub 110, the heating element 500 is started to heat the washing medium.

[0124] The value range of the first time is 50 minutes to 80 minutes. Preferably, the first time can be set to 60 minutes.

[0125] If the target temperature value is less than or equal to the temperature value of the higher position, and the washing drum has not performed a clothes drying program within the first time, the washing drum is controlled to run a normal washing process.

[0126] When the temperature target value is less than the first temperature C1, it indicates that the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum 110 is lower than the first temperature C1, and the washing drum has not performed a clothes drying program within the first time, then the washing drum 110 is controlled to run a normal washing process based on the control system.

[0127] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention further provides a washing medium heating method, which is applied to a laundry processing device. The laundry processing device is provided with a washing drum 110, a heating element 500 and a temperature sensing component 400, and the heating element 500 is configured to heat the washing medium in the washing drum 110. The washing medium heating method includes: when the washing medium needs to be heated, or during the heating of the washing medium, the temperature of the washing medium is determined by the washing medium temperature confirmation method in the above example.

[0128] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, which includes a processor (not shown in the figure) and a memory (not shown in the figure) connected to the processor. The memory is used to store one or more computer executable instructions.

[0129] The computer executable instructions can be called by the processor to execute the temperature confirmation method of the washing medium or the washing medium heating method in the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0130] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention further provides a clothes processing device, which is controlled by the washing medium temperature confirmation method or washing medium heating method in the above embodiments; or, has the electronic device in the above embodiments.

[0131] In the above scheme, a washing drum 110 and a temperature sensing component 400 are provided in the laundry processing device, wherein the temperature sensing component 400 is located outside the washing drum 110, and the washing drum 110 contains a washing medium for washing clothes and a third temperature sensing component 300 for obtaining the temperature parameters of the washing medium. When the third temperature sensing component 300 is in a faulty state, for example, when the third temperature sensing component 300 fails or the detection effect is poor, the temperature values ​​of at least two positions can be obtained by the temperature sensing component 400 located outside the washing drum 110, and the temperature of the washing medium in the washing drum 110 can be determined based on the temperature correction strategy and the weighted calculation of the temperature values ​​of at least two positions, so as to accurately determine the temperature of the washing medium, and the laundry processing device can continue to perform normal high-temperature washing operations without the need to repair the washer-dryer 100, thereby effectively improving the user experience.

[0132] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present invention after considering the specification and practicing the embodiments disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present invention that follow the general principles of the present invention and include common knowledge or customary technical means in the art that are not disclosed in the present invention. The description and examples are to be regarded as exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present invention are indicated by the following claims.

[0133] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact construction that has been described above and shown in the drawings and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for confirming the temperature of a washing medium, applied to a clothes processing device, wherein the clothes processing device is provided with a washing drum, a heating element and a temperature sensing component, wherein the heating element is configured to heat the washing medium in the washing drum; characterized in that: The method comprises: In the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element, the temperature values ​​of at least two positions outside the washing drum are obtained based on the temperature sensing component, the temperature sensing component includes a first temperature sensing element and a second temperature sensing element located at different positions outside the washing drum, the space where the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element are located is connected to the washing drum, and the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element are not in contact with the washing medium; The temperature value of the washing medium is obtained by performing a weighted calculation based on the temperature correction strategy and the temperature values ​​of the at least two locations, wherein the temperature correction strategy includes weights of the temperature values ​​of the at least two locations.

2. The method for confirming the temperature of the washing medium according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first temperature sensing element is arranged on the upper side of the front of the washing tub, and the second temperature sensing element is arranged on the lower side of the rear of the washing tub; or, A drying channel is provided in the clothing processing device, one end of the drying channel is connected to the drying air flow intake position of the washing drum, and the other end of the drying channel is connected to the drying air flow exhaust position of the washing drum, the first temperature sensing element is provided at the drying air flow intake position, and the second temperature sensing element is provided at the drying air flow exhaust position.

3. The method for confirming the temperature of the washing medium according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: Determine a temperature rise rate of a target temperature sensing element among the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element, wherein the target temperature sensing element is any one of the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element, or the target temperature sensing element is the one of the first temperature sensing element and the second temperature sensing element that is located higher; Determining the temperature correction strategy according to the rate interval to which the temperature rise rate of the target temperature sensing element belongs; Different rate intervals correspond to different temperature correction strategies, and in different temperature correction strategies, the value ranges of the weights of the temperature values ​​of the at least two positions are different.

4. The method for confirming the temperature of the washing medium according to claim 3, characterized in that: The determining the temperature correction strategy according to the rate interval to which the temperature rise rate of the target temperature sensing element belongs includes: If the heating rate is in a rate interval greater than or equal to a rate threshold, selecting a first temperature correction strategy as the temperature correction strategy; If the heating rate is in a rate interval less than a rate threshold, selecting a second temperature correction strategy as the temperature correction strategy; Wherein, in the same temperature correction strategy, the weight of the temperature value at the higher position among the at least two positions is greater than the weight of the temperature value at the lower position.

5. The method for confirming the temperature of the washing medium according to claim 4, characterized in that: The temperature correction strategy includes a first weight factor and a second weight factor of the temperature values ​​of the at least two locations at different heating rates, wherein: The weight of the temperature value of a single position is equal to the product of the first weight factor and the second weight factor of the single position; The first weight factor of the single position reflects the influence ratio of the single position on the temperature of the washing medium among the at least two positions, and the sum of the influence ratios of each position among the at least two positions on the temperature of the washing medium is 1; The second weighting factor for the single location reflects the temperature loss from the scrubbing medium to the single location.

6. The method for confirming the temperature of the washing medium according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the first temperature correction strategy, a first weight factor K11 of the temperature value of the higher position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K11≤80%, and a second weight factor K1 satisfies 1.1≤K1≤1.2; as well as, The first weight factor K22 of the temperature value of the lower position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and the second weight factor K2 satisfies 1.15≤K2≤1.25, but the sum of K11 and K22 is equal to 1; In the second temperature correction strategy, a first weight factor K33 of the temperature value of the higher position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and a second weight factor K3 satisfies 1.05≤K3≤1.3; as well as, The first weight factor K44 of the temperature value of the lower position of the at least two positions satisfies 20%≤K22≤80%, and the second weight factor K4 satisfies 1.1≤K4≤1.4, but the sum of K33 and K44 is equal to 1.

7. The method for confirming the temperature of a washing medium according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A third temperature sensing element is also provided in the washing tub, and the third temperature sensing element is used to contact the washing medium and obtain the temperature value of the washing medium; Before obtaining the temperature values ​​of at least two positions outside the washing tub based on the temperature sensing component, the method further includes the following steps: Acquiring an operating state of the third temperature sensing component, wherein the operating state at least includes a fault state; determining whether the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state; When the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state, controlling the temperature sensing component to operate in the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element; or, When the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state, if the fault recovery is successfully performed, in the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element, the temperature value of the washing medium detected by the third temperature sensing element is obtained; or, When the third temperature sensing element is in the fault state, if the fault recovery is not successfully performed, the temperature sensing component is controlled to operate during the process of heating the washing medium based on the heating element.

8. The method for confirming the temperature of the washing medium according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises: In the case of starting a washing medium heating program, making a judgment based on a target temperature value of the heating program and a temperature value of a higher position of the at least two positions; If the target temperature value is greater than the temperature value at the higher position, turning on the heating element to heat the washing medium when the input washing medium reaches the target water level; or, If the target temperature value is less than or equal to the temperature value of the higher position, and the washing drum has performed the clothes drying program in the first time, turning on the heating element to heat the washing medium when the input washing medium reaches the target water level; or, If the target temperature value is less than or equal to the temperature value of the higher position, and the washing tub has not performed the clothes drying program within the first time, the washing tub is controlled to run a normal washing process.

9. A method for heating a washing medium, applied to a clothes processing device, wherein the clothes processing device is provided with a washing tub, a heating element and a temperature sensing component, wherein the heating element is configured to heat the washing medium in the washing tub, characterized in that: The method comprises: In case the washing medium needs to be heated, or during the heating of the washing medium, the temperature of the washing medium is determined using the method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: a memory for storing one or more computer executable instructions; A processor, configured to call and execute computer executable instructions in the memory, thereby implementing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is used for control, or the electronic device according to claim 10 is provided.

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