Dish washing machine, control method of dish washing machine, electronic equipment and medium

By connecting the exhaust port to the drain port to the outlet at the bottom of the water cup in the dishwasher, and using valves to control the separation operation of exhaust and drainage, the problem of residual water at the bottom of the water cup breeding bacteria is solved, achieving higher hygiene and safety and drying efficiency.

CN119138812APending Publication Date: 2024-12-17GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411415920.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2024-12-17

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Technical Problem

After draining, the remaining water at the bottom of the cup of existing dishwasher breeds bacteria, causing hygiene and safety issues.

Method used

A dishwasher is designed, wherein the first air outlet of the exhaust assembly and the first drain opening of the drain assembly are connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup, and the residual water flows through the air in the drying process, and through At the same time, only one valve control can be in communication with the outlet to achieve separation of exhaust and drainage.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids bacterial growth caused by residual water at the bottom of the water cup, improves hygiene and safety, and assists disinfection and drying through plasma generation devices and heating devices, improving the experience and efficiency of the dishwasher.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a dish washing machine, a control method of the dish washing machine, electronic equipment and a medium. The dish washing machine comprises a cleaning cavity, an exhaust assembly and a drainage assembly, the cleaning cavity comprises a water cup, and the water cup is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning cavity; the exhaust assembly comprises a first exhaust outlet, the drainage assembly comprises a first drainage outlet, and the first exhaust outlet and the first drainage outlet are both connected with a first outlet in the bottom of the water cup; when the first air outlet is communicated with the first outlet, the first water outlet and the first outlet are closed; and when the first water outlet is communicated with the first outlet, the first air outlet and the first outlet are closed. According to the embodiment of the invention, water remained at the bottom of the water cup can be dried, so that the problem of bacterium breeding caused by residual flowing water is avoided.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of dishwashers, and in particular to a dishwasher, a control method for a dishwasher, an electronic device and a medium. Background Art

[0002] A dishwasher is a washing machine that automatically washes dishes such as bowls, chopsticks, plates, knives, forks, etc. With the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, dishwashers have become one of the commonly used household appliances. Compared with manual dishwashing, dishwashers are more efficient, have stronger cleaning ability, are easy to operate, and are not cumbersome.

[0003] In the related art, a dishwasher generally includes a cleaning chamber and a drainage assembly, wherein a water cup is provided at the bottom of the cleaning chamber, and the drainage assembly is used to drain water through the water cup after the washing process is finished.

[0004] Since there is still residual water at the bottom of the water cup in the dishwasher after draining, the residual water inside the dishwasher will cause bacteria to breed, causing hygiene and safety problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention is proposed to provide a dishwasher, a control method of a dishwasher, an electronic device and a medium, including:

[0006] A dishwasher, characterized in that the dishwasher comprises: a cleaning chamber, an exhaust assembly and a drainage assembly;

[0007] The cleaning chamber includes a water cup, and the water cup is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning chamber;

[0008] The exhaust assembly includes a first exhaust port, and the drainage assembly includes a first drainage port, and the first exhaust port and the first drainage port are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup;

[0009] When the first air outlet is connected to the first outlet, the first drain port is closed to the first outlet; when the first drain port is connected to the first outlet, the first air outlet is closed to the first outlet.

[0010] Optionally, the exhaust assembly further includes: an exhaust channel and a second exhaust port, the exhaust channel connects the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port, and the second exhaust port is connected to the outside;

[0011] The drainage component further includes: a drainage channel and a second drainage port, wherein the drainage channel connects the first drainage port and the second drainage port, and the second drainage port is connected to the outside.

[0012] Optionally, the dishwasher further comprises: a second outlet, which is arranged outside the cleaning chamber and is used to connect the cleaning chamber with the outside and discharge water or gas in the cleaning chamber;

[0013] The second air outlet and the second water outlet are both connected to the second outlet;

[0014] When the second air outlet is connected to the second outlet, the second drain port is closed to the second outlet; when the second drain port is connected to the second outlet, the second air outlet is closed to the second outlet.

[0015] Optionally, the exhaust assembly further comprises: an air intake assembly;

[0016] The air inlet assembly comprises an air inlet, an air inlet channel and a fan which are connected in sequence, and a plasma generating device is arranged in the air inlet channel; the air inlet assembly is arranged outside the cleaning chamber, and air is supplied into the cleaning chamber through the fan.

[0017] Optionally, the dishwasher further comprises: a first valve and a second valve;

[0018] The first valve is connected to the first outlet, the first air outlet and the first drain outlet, and is used to control the communication relationship between the first outlet, the first air outlet and the first drain outlet;

[0019] The second valve connects the second outlet, the second air outlet and the second drain outlet, and is used to control the communication relationship between the second outlet and the second air outlet and the second drain outlet.

[0020] Optionally, the air inlet assembly further includes: a heating device, wherein the heating device is disposed in the air inlet channel.

[0021] Optionally, the dishwasher further includes: a breather, wherein the breather is located between the second valve and the second outlet.

[0022] Optionally, the exhaust assembly further includes: an exhaust fan, and the exhaust fan is disposed in the exhaust channel.

[0023] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a control method for a dishwasher, which is applied to the dishwasher as described above. The control method includes:

[0024] When it is detected that the dishwasher enters a dehydration program, the first drain port is controlled to be connected to the first outlet, and the first air outlet is controlled to be closed to the first outlet; the second drain port is controlled to be connected to the second outlet, and the second air outlet is controlled to be closed to the second outlet;

[0025] When it is detected that the dehydration program of the dishwasher is finished, the first exhaust port is controlled to be connected with the first outlet, and the first drain port is controlled to be closed with the first outlet; the second exhaust port is controlled to be connected with the second outlet, and the second drain port is controlled to be closed with the second outlet.

[0026] Optionally, the control method further includes: turning on the plasma generating device.

[0027] An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, comprising: a processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein when the computer program is executed by the processor, the steps of the dishwasher control method as claimed in claim 9 or 10 are implemented.

[0028] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method for controlling the dishwasher as claimed in claim 9 or 10 are implemented.

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, a dishwasher comprises: a cleaning chamber, an exhaust assembly and a drainage assembly. The cleaning chamber comprises a water cup arranged at the bottom of the cleaning chamber, the exhaust assembly comprises a first exhaust port, the drainage assembly comprises a first drainage port, and the first exhaust port and the first drainage port are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup. When the first exhaust port is connected to the first outlet, the first drainage port and the first outlet are closed; when the first drainage port is connected to the first outlet, the first exhaust port and the first outlet are closed. The above structure enables only one of the first exhaust port and the first drainage port to be in a connected state with the first outlet at the same time, thereby realizing exhaust and drainage operations respectively through the first outlet. The first exhaust port and the first drainage port are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup, so that the air flow in the drying process can pass through the bottom of the water cup. After the drainage process is completed, the water remaining at the bottom of the water cup can be dried in the drying process, thereby avoiding the growth of bacteria at the bottom of the water cup due to residual water, and improving hygiene and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these accompanying drawings without paying creative labor.

[0032] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 is a flow chart of another method for controlling a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] The descriptions of the marks in the figure are as follows:

[0037] 100: dishwasher; 110: cleaning chamber; 111: water cup; 112: first outlet; 113: filter cup; 114: second outlet;

[0038] 120: exhaust assembly; 121: first exhaust port; 122: second exhaust port; 123: air inlet; 124: air inlet channel; 125: fan; 126: plasma generator;

[0039] 130: drainage assembly; 131: first drainage outlet; 132: second drainage outlet;

[0040] 141: first valve; 142: second valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. 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.

[0042] In order to avoid the residual water at the bottom of the water cup, which may cause bacterial growth, an embodiment of the present invention provides a new dishwasher, in which the first exhaust port of the exhaust assembly and the first drain port of the drain assembly are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup, so that the air flow in the drying process can pass through the bottom of the water cup. After the draining process is completed, the water remaining at the bottom of the water cup can be dried in the drying process, thereby avoiding the bacterial growth at the bottom of the water cup caused by the residual water. At the same time, when the first exhaust port is connected to the first outlet, the first drain port is closed to the first outlet; when the first drain port is connected to the first outlet, the first exhaust port is closed to the first outlet. The above structure allows only one of the first exhaust port and the first drain port to be connected to the first outlet at the same time, thereby achieving exhaust and drain operations through the first outlet respectively.

[0043] Specifically, the dishwasher can refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the dishwasher is shown. Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of a dishwasher provided by an embodiment of the present invention, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown:

[0044] The dishwasher 100 may include a cleaning chamber 110 , an exhaust assembly 120 , and a drain assembly 130 .

[0045] The cleaning chamber 110 includes a water cup 111, which is disposed at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 110. The exhaust assembly 120 includes a first exhaust port 121, and the drainage assembly 130 includes a first drainage port 131, and both the first exhaust port 121 and the first drainage port 131 are connected to the first outlet 112 at the bottom of the water cup 111;

[0046] When the first air outlet 121 is connected to the first outlet 112 , the first drain port 131 is closed to the first outlet 112 ; when the first drain port 131 is connected to the first outlet 112 , the first air outlet 121 is closed to the first outlet 112 .

[0047] Generally, the waste water generated by the dishwasher 100 during the washing process is filtered out from the first outlet 112 at the bottom of the water cup 111 after filtering out the larger kitchen residues through the filter cup 113 above the water cup 111. During actual use, residual water and small kitchen residues will remain at the bottom of the water cup 111. At the same time, the exhaust port of a general dishwasher is arranged on the side wall of the washing chamber 110, and the air circulation in the drying process is difficult to pass through the bottom of the water cup 111, so that the residual water and kitchen residues at the bottom of the water cup 111 breed bacteria.

[0048] The dishwasher in the embodiment of the present invention connects the first exhaust port 121 of the exhaust assembly 120 and the first drain port 131 of the drain assembly 130 to the first outlet 112 at the bottom of the water cup 111, so that the air flow in the drying process can pass through the bottom of the water cup 111. After the draining process is completed, the water remaining at the bottom of the water cup 111 can be dried in the drying process, thereby avoiding the growth of bacteria at the bottom of the water cup 111 caused by residual water.

[0049] At the same time, when the first air outlet 121 is connected to the first outlet 112, the first drain outlet 131 is closed to the first outlet 112; when the first drain outlet 131 is connected to the first outlet 112, the first air outlet 121 is closed to the first outlet 112. The above structure ensures that only one of the first air outlet 121 and the first drain outlet 131 can be connected to the first outlet 112 at the same time, thereby achieving exhaust and drainage operations through the first outlet 112.

[0050] In some embodiments, the exhaust assembly 120 further includes: an exhaust channel and a second exhaust port 122, the exhaust channel connects the first exhaust port 121 and the second exhaust port 122, and the second exhaust port 122 is connected to the outside. The drainage assembly 130 further includes: a drainage channel and a second drainage port 132, the drainage channel connects the first drainage port 131 and the second drainage port 132, and the second drainage port 132 is connected to the outside.

[0051] Through the above structure, water in the dehydration process can be discharged into the outside through the first outlet 112, the first drain outlet 131 and the second drain outlet 132, thereby completing the dehydration process. Air in the drying process is discharged into the outside through the first outlet 112, the first exhaust outlet 121 and the second exhaust outlet 122, thereby completing the drying process.

[0052] In some embodiments, the exhaust assembly 120 further includes an exhaust fan, which is disposed in the exhaust channel.

[0053] Installing an exhaust fan in the exhaust duct can make the air circulate faster and shorten the time required for the drying process.

[0054] In some embodiments, a drainage pump may be installed in the drainage channel of the drainage component 130 to increase the drainage speed and shorten the time required for the drainage process.

[0055] The drainage pump may be any one or more of an impeller pump, a gear pump, a peristaltic pump, etc. The embodiment of the present invention does not limit the type and quantity of the drainage pump.

[0056] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the dishwasher 100 further includes a second outlet 114, which is disposed outside the cleaning chamber 110 and is used to connect the cleaning chamber 110 with the outside and discharge water or gas in the cleaning chamber 110. The second air outlet 122 and the second drain outlet 132 are both connected to the second outlet 114.

[0057] When the second air outlet 122 is connected to the second outlet 114 , the second drain port 132 is closed to the second outlet 114 ; when the second drain port 132 is connected to the second outlet 114 , the second air outlet 122 is closed to the second outlet 114 .

[0058] Obviously, when the first drain port 131 is connected to the first outlet 112, and the second drain port 132 is connected to the second outlet 114, a unique drainage passage can be formed, so that the water in the cleaning chamber 110 is discharged from the dishwasher 100 via the first outlet 112, the first drain port 131, the second drain port 132 and the second outlet 114.

[0059] When the first exhaust port 121 is connected to the first outlet 112 and the second exhaust port 122 is connected to the second outlet 114, a unique exhaust passage can be formed, so that the air in the cleaning chamber 110 is discharged from the dishwasher 100 via the first outlet 112, the first exhaust port 121, the second exhaust port 122 and the second outlet 114.

[0060] The air exhausted in the drying process is often humid and carries a lot of water vapor. If it is directly discharged into the room where the dishwasher is placed, condensation water is likely to be generated in the room, thereby affecting the user experience of the dishwasher. In the embodiment of the present invention, the second outlet 114 is used for exhaust and drainage, that is, the air entering from the outside in the drying process can be directly discharged into the sewer pipe, thereby preventing high-humidity air from entering the room and improving the user experience of the dishwasher.

[0061] In some embodiments, the exhaust assembly 120 further includes an air inlet assembly. The air inlet assembly includes an air inlet 123, an air inlet channel 124 and a fan 125 connected in sequence, and a plasma generating device 126 is provided in the air inlet channel 124. The air inlet assembly is arranged outside the cleaning chamber 110, and air is supplied into the cleaning chamber 110 through the fan 125.

[0062] In the embodiment of the present invention, the plasma generating device 126 adopts a surface dielectric barrier discharge device (SDBD). The SDBD is a device with three layers bonded together, with metal electrodes on both sides, one side connected to a high voltage electrode and the other side connected to a ground electrode, and a barrier medium such as ceramic in the middle.

[0063] During the SDBD discharge process, the air will gradually be ionized under the action of the high-voltage electrode to form a gas containing molecules, atoms, electrons and ions. Because the gas is electrically neutral to the outside, it is called plasma. The gaseous molecules that play the main bactericidal role include active oxygen (including atomic oxygen O, singlet oxygen 1O2, superoxide anion O2- and ozone O3, etc.) and active nitrogen (including atomic nitrogen N, excited nitrogen N2, nitric oxide NO). These substances can disinfect bacteria in the air.

[0064] Therefore, a plasma generating device 126 is provided in the air inlet passage 124, so as to sterilize the outside air entering from the air inlet 123 during the drying process, thereby preventing bacteria in the outside air from contaminating the tableware.

[0065] At the same time, the inhaled air is discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the first outlet 112, and the plasma generated by the SDBD also passes through the first outlet 112. Since the sewage in the drainage process is also discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the first outlet 112, there are kitchen residues near the first outlet 112, causing bacteria to grow. The plasma generated by the SDBD passes through the first outlet 112, which can play a certain role in disinfecting bacteria grown by the kitchen residues.

[0066] In addition, during the discharge process of the plasma generator 126, a large amount of heat will be generated on the surface of the metal electrode. During the drying process, this heat can help evaporate water and assist in drying the dishes, thereby improving the drying efficiency and reducing the energy consumption of the dishwasher.

[0067] In some embodiments, the dishwasher 100 further includes a first valve 141 and a second valve 142. The first valve 141 connects the first outlet 112, the first air outlet 121, and the first drain outlet 131, and is used to control the communication relationship between the first outlet 112 and the first air outlet 121 and the first drain outlet 131. The second valve 142 connects the second outlet 114, the second air outlet 122, and the second drain outlet 132, and is used to control the communication relationship between the second outlet 114 and the second air outlet 122 and the second drain outlet 132.

[0068] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first valve 141 and the second valve 142 both use three-way solenoid valves, so that only one of the first exhaust port 121 and the first drain port 131 can be connected to the first outlet 112 at the same time, and only one of the second exhaust port 122 and the second drain port 132 can be connected to the second outlet 114 at the same time.

[0069] In other embodiments, other valves may be used to implement this function, and the present invention is not limited to this.

[0070] In some embodiments, the air inlet assembly further includes: a heating device, which is disposed in the air inlet channel 124 .

[0071] The heating device heats the air, causing the hot air to flow in the cleaning chamber 110, thereby performing thermal drying and improving the efficiency of the drying process.

[0072] In some embodiments, the dishwasher further includes a breather located between the second valve 142 and the second outlet 114 .

[0073] The breather can balance the air pressure between the cleaning chamber 110 and the drain pipe, preventing the drain pipe from sucking away water inside the dishwasher due to negative pressure during the washing process.

[0074] Based on the above dishwasher, the present invention also provides a control method for the dishwasher, which can be applied to the above dishwasher. Figure 3 , Figure 3 A flowchart showing a method for controlling a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0075] Step 301, when it is detected that the dishwasher enters the dehydration program, the first drain port is controlled to be connected to the first outlet, and the first exhaust port is controlled to be closed to the first outlet; the second drain port is controlled to be connected to the second outlet, and the second exhaust port is controlled to be closed to the second outlet.

[0076] In some embodiments, before step 301 , the dishwasher 100 is first started and a washing program is executed. After the dishes in the washing chamber 110 are washed, the washing program ends and a dehydration program begins.

[0077] Exemplarily, when it is detected that the dishwasher 100 enters the dehydration process, the drainage passage is connected.

[0078] That is, by controlling the first valve 141, the first drain port 131 is connected to the first outlet 112, and the first exhaust port 121 is controlled to be closed to the first outlet 112. By controlling the second valve 142, the second drain port 132 is connected to the second outlet 114, and the second exhaust port 122 is controlled to be closed to the second outlet 114.

[0079] Through the above operation, a unique drainage passage is formed, so that the water generated by the washing process in the cleaning chamber 110 can be discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the first outlet 112, the first drain port 131, the second drain port 132 and the second outlet 114, and finally the dehydration process is completed.

[0080] Step 302: When it is detected that the dehydration program of the dishwasher is finished, the first exhaust port is controlled to be connected with the first outlet, and the first drain port is controlled to be closed with the first outlet; the second exhaust port is controlled to be connected with the second outlet, and the second drain port is controlled to be closed with the second outlet.

[0081] In some embodiments, step 302 includes starting a drying process after detecting that the dehydration process of the dishwasher 100 is finished.

[0082] As an example, the embodiment of the present invention detects whether the drainage is completed through a water level sensor, thereby determining the end of the dehydration program and starting the drying program.

[0083] Exemplarily, when it is detected that the dishwasher 100 enters the drying program, the exhaust passage is connected.

[0084] That is, by controlling the first valve 141, the first air outlet 121 is connected to the first outlet 112, and the first drain port 131 is closed to the first outlet 112. By controlling the second valve 142, the second air outlet 122 is connected to the second outlet 114, and the second drain port 132 is closed to the second outlet 114.

[0085] Through the above operation, a unique exhaust passage is formed, so that the air generated by the drying process in the cleaning chamber 110 can be discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the first outlet 112, the first exhaust port 121, the second exhaust port 122 and the second outlet 114, thereby completing the drying process.

[0086] In the embodiment of the present invention, when the first air outlet is connected to the first outlet, the first drain outlet is closed to the first outlet; when the first drain outlet is connected to the first outlet, the first air outlet is closed to the first outlet. The above structure enables only one of the first air outlet and the first drain outlet to be connected to the first outlet at the same time, thereby realizing exhaust and drainage operations respectively through the first outlet. The first air outlet and the first drain outlet are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup, so that the air flow in the drying process can pass through the bottom of the water cup. After the drainage process is completed, the water remaining at the bottom of the water cup can be dried in the drying process, thereby avoiding the growth of bacteria at the bottom of the water cup due to residual water, thereby improving hygiene and safety.

[0087] In addition, the air exhausted in the drying process is often humid and carries a lot of water vapor. If it is directly discharged into the room where the dishwasher is placed, condensation water is likely to be generated in the room, thereby affecting the user experience of the dishwasher. In the embodiment of the present invention, the air is exhausted and drained through the second outlet 114, that is, the air in the drying process is discharged into the sewer pipe instead of being directly discharged into the room, thereby avoiding high-humidity air from entering the room and improving the user experience of the dishwasher.

[0088] In some embodiments, step 302 further includes turning on the plasma generating device 126 when executing the drying process.

[0089] As an example, the plasma generator 126 may be turned on before the blower 125 is turned on. The plasma generator 126 is first in the discharge process, and the air is gradually ionized under the action of the high-voltage electrode to generate plasma with a sterilizing effect. Then the blower 125 is turned on, so that the outside air can contact the plasma before entering the washing chamber 110. This prevents the outside air from contaminating the tableware in the washing chamber 110 as much as possible.

[0090] At the same time, the inhaled air is discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the first outlet 112, and the plasma generated by the ion generator 126 also passes through the first outlet 112. Since the sewage in the drainage process is also discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the first outlet 112, there will be kitchen residues near the first outlet 112, causing bacteria to grow. The plasma passing through the first outlet 112 can also play a certain role in disinfecting bacteria grown by the kitchen residues.

[0091] In addition, during the discharge process of the plasma generator 126, a large amount of heat will be generated on the surface of the metal electrode. During the drying process, this heat can help evaporate water and assist in drying the dishes, thereby improving the drying efficiency and reducing the energy consumption of the dishwasher.

[0092] In some embodiments, step 302 further includes turning on a heating device when executing a drying procedure.

[0093] The use of a heating device to heat the air can cause the hot air to flow in the cleaning chamber 110, thereby performing thermal drying and improving the efficiency of the drying process.

[0094] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the embodiments of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention are described below by using an example:

[0095] Figure 4 is a flow chart of another method for controlling a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] like Figure 4 As shown, firstly, the dishwasher is started, specifically, the dishwasher can be started by a button on the dishwasher or other terminal remote control. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.

[0097] After the dishwasher is started, the washing program begins. During the washing process, the dishes in the dishwasher are cleaned by washing components such as a spray head.

[0098] After the washing process is finished, perform the spin process.

[0099] Specifically, after the washing process is finished, a valve (a three-way solenoid valve is used in the embodiment of the present invention) is used to connect the drain pump. The first drain port 131 is connected to the first outlet 112 by controlling the first valve 141, and the first exhaust port 121 is controlled to be closed to the first outlet 112. The second drain port 132 is connected to the second outlet 114 by controlling the second valve 142, and the second exhaust port 122 is controlled to be closed to the second outlet 114.

[0100] After the drainage passage is connected, the water generated by the washing process in the washing chamber 110 is discharged from the dishwasher 100 through the drainage pump, thereby completing the dehydration process.

[0101] After the spin cycle is finished, perform the drying cycle.

[0102] Specifically, when the water level sensor senses that the water level is lower than the preset value, the dehydration process ends, and the exhaust fan is turned on using a valve (a three-way solenoid valve is used in the embodiment of the present invention). The first valve 141 is controlled to connect the first exhaust port 121 to the first outlet 112, and the first drain port 131 is controlled to close the first outlet 112. The second valve 142 is controlled to connect the second exhaust port 122 to the second outlet 114, and the second drain port 132 is controlled to close the second outlet 114.

[0103] After the exhaust passage is connected, the plasma generator 126 is powered on first, so that the plasma generator 126 is in a discharge process first, and the air is gradually ionized under the action of the high-voltage electrode to generate plasma with a sterilization effect.

[0104] Then, the fan 125 is turned on to allow the outside air to contact the plasma before entering the cleaning chamber 110. This prevents the outside air from contaminating the tableware in the cleaning chamber 110 as much as possible.

[0105] At the same time, the heating device can be powered on, and the heating device can be used to form hot air to flow in the cleaning chamber 110, thereby performing thermal drying and improving the efficiency of the drying process.

[0106] After the drying process is finished, the dishwasher 100 can remind the user to finish the process by flashing lights or making sounds, etc. The embodiment of the present invention does not limit this.

[0107] After the end reminder is given, the dishwasher is powered off and the dishwashing process ends.

[0108] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first air outlet and the first drain outlet are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup, and only one of the first air outlet and the first drain outlet can be in a connected state with the first outlet at the same time, so that the air exhaust and drain operations are respectively performed through the first outlet. The air flow in the drying process can pass through the bottom of the water cup, and after the drain process is completed, the water remaining at the bottom of the water cup can be dried in the drying process, thereby avoiding the growth of bacteria at the bottom of the water cup caused by residual water, and improving hygiene and safety.

[0109] An embodiment of the present invention further provides an electronic device, which includes: a processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, and when the computer program is executed by the processor, the steps of the control method of the dishwasher described above are implemented.

[0110] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the control method of the dishwasher as described above is implemented.

[0111] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments of the present invention may be provided as methods, devices, or computer program products. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a complete hardware embodiment, a complete software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware. Moreover, the embodiments of the present invention may take the form of a computer program product implemented on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program codes.

[0112] The embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the flowcharts and / or block diagrams of the methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to the embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that each process and / or block in the flowchart and / or block diagram, as well as the combination of the processes and / or blocks in the flowchart and / or block diagram, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, an embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal device to generate a machine, so that the instructions executed by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal device generate instructions for implementing the processes in the flowchart and / or block diagram. Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in a block or multiple blocks.

[0113] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory capable of directing a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device to operate in a specific manner, so that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce a manufactured product including an instruction device, which implements the process Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A function specified in one or more boxes.

[0114] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal device so that a series of operating steps are executed on the computer or other programmable terminal device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions for executing on the computer or other programmable terminal device to implement the process. Figure 1 A process or multiple processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A step that specifies a function in one or more boxes.

[0115] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0116] Finally, it should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or terminal device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or terminal device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or terminal device including the elements.

[0117] A dishwasher, a control method for a dishwasher, an electronic device and a medium are described in detail above. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principle and implementation mode of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention. At the same time, for a person skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation mode and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The dishwasher comprises: a cleaning chamber, an exhaust assembly and a drainage assembly; The cleaning chamber includes a water cup, and the water cup is arranged at the bottom of the cleaning chamber; The exhaust assembly includes a first exhaust port, and the drainage assembly includes a first drainage port, and the first exhaust port and the first drainage port are both connected to the first outlet at the bottom of the water cup; When the first air outlet is connected to the first outlet, the first drain port is closed to the first outlet; when the first drain port is connected to the first outlet, the first air outlet is closed to the first outlet.

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The exhaust assembly further includes: an exhaust channel and a second exhaust port, the exhaust channel connects the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port, and the second exhaust port is connected to the outside; The drainage component further includes: a drainage channel and a second drainage port, wherein the drainage channel connects the first drainage port and the second drainage port, and the second drainage port is connected to the outside.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dishwasher further comprises: a second outlet, which is arranged outside the cleaning chamber and is used to connect the cleaning chamber with the outside and discharge water or gas in the cleaning chamber; The second air outlet and the second water outlet are both connected to the second outlet; When the second air outlet is connected to the second outlet, the second drain port is closed to the second outlet; when the second drain port is connected to the second outlet, the second air outlet is closed to the second outlet.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that The exhaust assembly further comprises: an air intake assembly; The air inlet assembly comprises an air inlet, an air inlet channel and a fan which are connected in sequence, and a plasma generating device is arranged in the air inlet channel; the air inlet assembly is arranged outside the cleaning chamber, and air is supplied into the cleaning chamber through the fan.

5. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dishwasher further comprises: a first valve and a second valve; The first valve is connected to the first outlet, the first air outlet and the first drain outlet, and is used to control the communication relationship between the first outlet, the first air outlet and the first drain outlet; The second valve connects the second outlet, the second air outlet and the second drain outlet, and is used to control the communication relationship between the second outlet and the second air outlet and the second drain outlet.

6. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that The air inlet assembly further includes a heating device, which is arranged in the air inlet passage.

7. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dishwasher further includes a breather located between the second valve and the second outlet.

8. The dishwasher according to claim 2, characterized in that: The exhaust component also includes an exhaust fan, which is arranged in the exhaust channel.

9. A method for controlling a dishwasher, characterized in that: Applied to the dishwasher according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the control method comprises: When it is detected that the dishwasher enters a dehydration program, the first drain port is controlled to be connected to the first outlet, and the first air outlet is controlled to be closed to the first outlet; the second drain port is controlled to be connected to the second outlet, and the second air outlet is controlled to be closed to the second outlet; When it is detected that the dehydration program of the dishwasher is finished, the first exhaust port is controlled to be connected with the first outlet, and the first drain port is controlled to be closed with the first outlet; the second exhaust port is controlled to be connected with the second outlet, and the second drain port is controlled to be closed with the second outlet.

10. The control method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The control method further includes: turning on the plasma generating device.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A processor, a memory, and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein the computer program implements the steps of the method for controlling the dishwasher according to claim 9 or 10 when executed by the processor.

12. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer readable storage medium stores a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the method for controlling the dishwasher according to claim 9 or 10 are implemented.