Washing and care equipment control method, computer readable storage medium and washing and care equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of washing and care equipment, particularly provides a washing and care equipment control method, a computer readable storage medium and washing and care equipment, and aims to solve the problem that the reason and the position of a fault of a spraying device cannot be effectively and comprehensively determined in the prior art. In order to achieve the purpose, the washing and care equipment control method comprises the steps that when a preset washing and care mode is operated, a spraying device is controlled to work, and the liquid flow in a liquid guide pipe communicating with a liquid inlet of the spraying device is detected; comparing the liquid flow with a preset flow threshold value; and spraying fault reminding is carried out according to a comparison result. The method can more comprehensively and effectively determine the reason and position of the fault of the spraying device, is convenient for reminding a user in time, and improves the use experience of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing and care equipment, and specifically provides a washing and care equipment control method, a computer-readable storage medium and a washing and care equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, washing and care equipment such as dryers, integrated washing and drying machines, and care machines have been widely used in people's lives. Among them, the air washing and care programs of washing and care equipment are new washing and care methods derived from meeting users' washing and care needs for clothes that cannot be washed or do not want to be washed with water. In the process of achieving functional effects, the air washing and care programs mainly rely on giving clothes a certain temperature, appropriate amount of spray, and mechanical movement in the barrel. The water vapor or care liquid in the spray is a good medium for removing the smell and wrinkles of clothes, and is an important factor affecting the final washing and care effect. For example, the spray of water / deodorant will take away the odor molecules adsorbed on the clothes, achieving the effect of removing different smells, and can also cause the hydrogen bonds of the fabric to break and reconnect to achieve the effect of removing wrinkles, etc. In addition, it also has the effect of removing static electricity.

[0003] However, during the washing and care process, the washing and care equipment is prone to problems such as failure to spray or poor spraying effect, which affects the air washing / care effect. In related technologies, whether the spray is faulty is usually judged based on whether the spray volume is normal, but the cause and location of the spray device failure cannot be effectively and comprehensively determined, affecting the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that the cause and location of the failure of the spray device cannot be effectively and comprehensively determined.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing and nursing device, wherein the washing and nursing device comprises a spray device and a liquid guide tube connected to a liquid inlet of the spray device, and the method comprises:

[0006] When the preset washing and care mode is running, the spray device is controlled to work and the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube is detected;

[0007] comparing the liquid flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold;

[0008] Prompt spray failure according to the comparison result.

[0009] In some embodiments, the preset flow threshold includes a first flow threshold and a second flow threshold, the first flow threshold is less than the second flow threshold, and the spray fault reminder according to the comparison result includes:

[0010] When the liquid flow rate is less than the first flow rate threshold, a spray pipeline blockage reminder is issued;

[0011] When the liquid flow rate is greater than the second flow rate threshold, a spray pipeline leakage reminder is issued.

[0012] In some embodiments, the washing device further includes an inner barrel, the inner barrel is used to contain the clothes to be washed, and the method further includes:

[0013] Obtaining preset washing and care mode parameters corresponding to the clothes to be washed, wherein the preset washing and care mode parameters include a required amount of liquid and a required humidity;

[0014] detecting the actual amount of liquid sprayed by the spray device and the actual humidity in the inner barrel;

[0015] comparing the actual amount of liquid sprayed with the required amount of liquid, and comparing the actual humidity with the required humidity;

[0016] The spray fault reminder is verified according to the comparison result.

[0017] In some embodiments, the obtaining of preset washing mode parameters corresponding to the laundry to be washed, wherein the preset washing mode parameters include the required amount of liquid and the required humidity, comprises:

[0018] Acquiring attribute information of the clothes to be washed;

[0019] According to the association between the preset attributes and the preset washing mode parameters, the required liquid volume and the required humidity corresponding to the clothes to be washed are determined.

[0020] In some embodiments, the verifying the spray fault reminder according to the comparison result includes:

[0021] When the actual amount of liquid sprayed is less than the required amount of liquid and the actual humidity is less than the required humidity, the spray fault reminder is verified.

[0022] In some embodiments, the washing and nursing device further comprises a liquid storage device, and the liquid storage device provides the target liquid to the spray device through the liquid conduit, and the method further comprises:

[0023] detecting the liquid capacity in the liquid storage device;

[0024] Determining whether the liquid capacity is less than a preset capacity;

[0025] If so, a fluid shortage warning is issued.

[0026] In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

[0027] After receiving the instruction to select the preset washing and care mode and before running the preset washing and care mode, a prompt message for checking the target liquid capacity and / or cleaning the spray device is sent to the user.

[0028] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium, wherein a computer program is stored in the computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the washing and care equipment control method described in any one of the above is implemented.

[0029] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a washing and care device, comprising:

[0030] A washing and care equipment body, a spray device, and a liquid guide tube connected to a liquid inlet of the spray device;

[0031] at least one processor;

[0032] and, a memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor;

[0033] Wherein, a computer program is stored in the memory, and when the computer program is executed by the at least one processor, any of the above-mentioned washing equipment control methods is implemented.

[0034] In some embodiments, the washing and care equipment includes a dry cleaning machine or an all-in-one washing and drying machine.

[0035] In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can control the spray device to work and detect the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube connected to the liquid inlet of the spray device when running the preset washing and care mode; compare the liquid flow with the preset flow threshold; and issue a spray failure reminder based on the comparison result. This method can more comprehensively and effectively determine the cause and location of the spray device failure, facilitate timely reminders to users, and improve user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0037] Figure 1 It is a schematic flow chart of the main steps of a washing and care equipment control method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 It is a flow chart of a washing equipment control method provided by a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 It is a flow chart of a washing equipment control method provided by another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 It is a flow chart of a washing equipment control method provided by another preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing and care equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing and care equipment may include a spray device and a liquid guide tube connected to a liquid inlet of the spray device, and the other end of the liquid guide tube may be connected to a water source or a liquid storage device of the washing and care equipment to add liquid in the water source or the liquid storage device to the spray device. The washing and care equipment may also be provided with an inner barrel for accommodating clothes to be washed and care, and the liquid is heated and passed through the spray device to perform a washing and care function of a preset washing and care mode on the clothes to be washed and care in the inner barrel, such as air washing or care.

[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 1 is a schematic flow chart of the main steps of a washing and care equipment control method provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which may include:

[0045] Step S11: when the preset washing and care mode is running, the spray device is controlled to work and the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube is detected;

[0046] Step S12: comparing the liquid flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold;

[0047] Step S13: Prompt a spray failure according to the comparison result.

[0048] In some embodiments, the preset washing and care modes may include air washing or care modes.

[0049] In some embodiments, step S11 may specifically include controlling the spray device to operate and using a liquid flow meter to detect the liquid flow in the liquid conduit when the preset washing and care mode is running.

[0050] In some embodiments, the preset flow rate threshold can be set according to actual conditions. As an example, the average value of the flow rate obtained by multiple measurements when the spray device is in good condition when leaving the factory can be used as the preset flow rate threshold. Accordingly, step S12 can specifically directly compare the liquid flow rate with the preset flow rate threshold.

[0051] In other embodiments, the preset flow rate threshold may further include a first flow rate threshold and a second flow rate threshold, and the first flow rate threshold is less than the second flow rate threshold. As an example, the flow rate obtained by multiple measurements when the spray device is in good condition at the time of leaving the factory can be used as the first flow rate threshold, and the larger flow rate obtained by multiple measurements can be used as the second flow rate threshold. Accordingly, step S12 is specifically to compare the liquid flow rate with the first flow rate threshold and the second flow rate threshold.

[0052] In some embodiments, when the preset flow threshold includes a first flow threshold and a second flow threshold, step S13 may be specifically as follows:

[0053] When the liquid flow rate is less than the first flow rate threshold, a spray pipe blockage reminder is issued;

[0054] When the liquid flow rate is greater than the second flow rate threshold, a spray pipeline leakage reminder is issued.

[0055] In addition, when the liquid flow rate is greater than or equal to the first flow rate threshold and less than or equal to the second flow rate threshold, it can be determined that the spray device is operating normally.

[0056] In other embodiments, when the average value of the flow rate obtained by multiple measurements when the spray device is in good condition at the time of leaving the factory is used as the preset flow threshold, step S13 can be specifically to issue a spray pipeline leakage reminder when the liquid flow rate is greater than the preset flow threshold; and to issue a spray pipeline leakage reminder when the liquid flow rate is less than the preset flow threshold.

[0057] The above is a method for controlling washing equipment provided by an embodiment of the present invention, which can control the spray device to work and detect the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube connected to the liquid inlet of the spray device when running a preset washing mode; compare the liquid flow with the preset flow threshold; and issue a spray failure reminder based on the comparison result. This method can more comprehensively and effectively determine the cause and location of the spray device failure, facilitate timely reminders to users, and improve user experience.

[0058] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the fault reminder, other methods may be combined for verification, and the details may be referred to the description in the following embodiments.

[0059] See also Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 It is a flow chart of a washing equipment control method provided by a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which may include:

[0060] Step S21: when the preset washing and care mode is running, the spray device is controlled to work and the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube is detected;

[0061] Step S22: comparing the liquid flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold;

[0062] Step S23: Prompt a spray failure according to the comparison result;

[0063] Step S24: obtaining preset washing mode parameters corresponding to the clothes to be washed, wherein the preset washing mode parameters include a required amount of liquid and a required humidity;

[0064] Step S25: Detecting the actual amount of liquid sprayed by the spray device and the actual humidity in the inner barrel;

[0065] Step S26: comparing the actual amount of liquid sprayed with the required amount of liquid, and comparing the actual humidity with the required humidity;

[0066] Step S27: verifying the spray fault reminder according to the comparison result.

[0067] In some embodiments, the preset washing and care modes may include air washing or care modes.

[0068] It should be noted that steps S22 and S23 can be implemented in the same manner as steps S12 and S13. For the sake of brevity, they will not be described here in detail. Please refer to the above description for details.

[0069] In some embodiments, step S21 may specifically be that when the preset washing and care mode is running, the spray device is controlled to work based on the preset washing and care mode parameters corresponding to the clothes to be washed and the liquid flow meter is used to detect the liquid flow in the liquid conduit.

[0070] In some embodiments, the preset washing mode parameters may include a desired liquid volume and a desired humidity.

[0071] In some embodiments, step S24 may specifically include:

[0072] Obtaining attribute information of the clothes to be washed;

[0073] According to the association between the preset attributes and the preset washing mode parameters, the required liquid volume and required humidity corresponding to the clothes to be washed are determined.

[0074] In some embodiments, the attribute information may include at least one of material, weight, suitable season, color, etc. In some embodiments, the attribute information of the clothes to be washed may be obtained by using an image acquisition device, a weight acquisition device, or receiving user-entered information.

[0075] In some embodiments, step S25 may specifically be detecting the actual amount of liquid sprayed by the spray device and the actual humidity in the inner barrel after the preset washing and care mode ends.

[0076] In some embodiments, step S27 may be specifically that when the actual amount of liquid sprayed is less than the required amount of liquid and the actual humidity is less than the required humidity, the spray fault reminder passes the verification.

[0077] In other embodiments, when the liquid flow rate is less than the first flow threshold, the actual amount of liquid sprayed is less than the required amount of liquid and the actual humidity is less than the required humidity, it can be further determined that the specific location where the blockage occurs in the spray pipeline is the spray device, and the cause of the spray failure is the blockage of the spray device. In an embodiment of the present invention, a prompt message that the spray device is blocked can also be sent to the user.

[0078] The above is a washing equipment control method provided by another embodiment of the present invention, which can be implemented with Figure 1 The same beneficial effects as the corresponding embodiments are achieved, and by comparing the actual amount of liquid sprayed by the spray device with the required amount of liquid, and comparing the actual humidity with the required humidity, the spray fault reminder result determined based on the liquid flow rate and the preset flow rate threshold can be verified to ensure the effectiveness of the fault reminder. In addition, the cause and location of the fault can be further determined, achieving a more comprehensive and effective detection of the spray device.

[0079] In some embodiments, when the washing and care equipment is provided with a liquid storage device that provides the target liquid to the spray device through a liquid guide tube, in order to avoid malfunctions, it is also possible to detect and warn in advance whether the liquid capacity in the liquid storage device meets the requirements. For details, please refer to the description in the following embodiments.

[0080] It should be noted that this embodiment can be based on the above Figure 1 or Figure 2 The corresponding embodiments are implemented based on Figure 1 The corresponding implementation example is described.

[0081] See also Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 It is a flow chart of a washing equipment control method provided by another preferred embodiment of the present invention, which may include:

[0082] Step S31: When the preset washing and care mode is running, the liquid capacity in the liquid storage device is detected;

[0083] Step S32: determining whether the liquid capacity is less than a preset capacity;

[0084] If yes, execute step S33; if no, execute steps S34-36;

[0085] Step S33: Perform a liquid shortage warning.

[0086] Step S34: controlling the spray device to work and detecting the liquid flow in the liquid guiding tube;

[0087] Step S35: comparing the liquid flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold;

[0088] Step S36: Prompt a spray failure according to the comparison result.

[0089] It should be noted that steps S34-S36 can be implemented in the same manner as steps S11-S13. For the sake of brevity, they will not be described here in detail. Please refer to the above description for details.

[0090] In some embodiments, step S31 can be specifically when running a preset washing and care mode, using a water level sensor to detect the liquid level in the liquid storage device, and then determining the current liquid capacity in the liquid storage device based on the correspondence between the liquid level and the bottom area of ​​the liquid storage device or the liquid level and the liquid capacity.

[0091] In some embodiments, the preset capacity may be pre-set according to demand, and is the minimum capacity allowed to ensure that a sufficient amount of the target liquid for generating a spray after heating is stored.

[0092] The above is a washing equipment control method provided by another embodiment of the present invention, which can achieve the same Figure 1 The same beneficial effects as those of the corresponding embodiments are achieved, and by detecting the liquid capacity in the liquid storage device in advance, a liquid shortage reminder can be given in time, thereby avoiding the risk of liquid shortage and affecting the effect of the preset washing and care mode.

[0093] In other embodiments, the user may be reminded to check the target liquid capacity and / or clean the spray device before running the preset washing mode. This embodiment may be implemented based on any of the above embodiments. Figure 1 The corresponding embodiment is described.

[0094] See also Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 It is a flow chart of a washing equipment control method provided by another preferred embodiment of the present invention, which may include:

[0095] Step S41: after receiving an instruction to select a preset washing and care mode and before running the preset washing and care mode, a prompt message for checking the target liquid capacity and / or cleaning the spray device is sent to the user;

[0096] Step S42: when the preset washing and care mode is running, the spray device is controlled to work and the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube is detected;

[0097] Step S43: comparing the liquid flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold;

[0098] Step S44: Prompt a spray failure according to the comparison result.

[0099] Among them, steps S42-S44 can be implemented in the same manner as the above steps S11-S13, and will not be described here for the sake of brevity. For details, please refer to the above description.

[0100] In some embodiments, step S41 may specifically include sending a prompt message to the user through voice broadcast or display on a display screen, or sending the prompt message through a user terminal that is communicatively connected to the washing and care equipment.

[0101] By sending a reminder message to the user to check the target liquid capacity and / or clean the spray device before running the preset washing and care mode, spray failures during the running of the preset washing and care mode can be effectively avoided, which is conducive to improving the washing and care effect and the user experience.

[0102] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present invention, when the spray fault reminder, fault cause and location reminder, and liquid shortage reminder are carried out, at least one of the following methods can be adopted: voice broadcast, display on the display screen, and sending prompt information to the user terminal connected to the washing and care equipment for communication.

[0103] It is understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the processes in the method for implementing the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention can also be completed by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program, and the computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of each of the above-mentioned method embodiments can be implemented. Among them, the computer program includes computer program code, and the computer program code can be in source code form, object code form, executable file or some intermediate form. The computer-readable storage medium may include: any entity or device, medium, U disk, mobile hard disk, disk, optical disk, computer memory, read-only memory, random access memory, electric carrier signal, telecommunication signal and software distribution medium, etc. that can carry the computer program code.

[0104] In another aspect of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, in which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the washing and care equipment control method described in any of the above embodiments is implemented. The computer-readable storage medium may be a storage device formed by various electronic devices. Optionally, the computer-readable storage medium in the embodiment of the present invention is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

[0105] Another aspect of the present invention further provides a washing and care device, which may include:

[0106] A washing and protecting equipment body, a spray device and a liquid guide pipe connected to a liquid inlet of the spray device;

[0107] at least one processor;

[0108] And, a memory connected to the at least one processor in communication; wherein a computer program is stored in the memory, and when the computer program is executed by the at least one processor, the washing equipment control method described in any of the above embodiments is implemented.

[0109] In some embodiments, the spray device can be arranged in a cavity on the washing device body for accommodating an inner barrel, and the inner barrel is used to accommodate the clothes to be washed.

[0110] In some embodiments, the washing and care equipment may further include at least one of a liquid storage device, a liquid level sensor, an image acquisition device, a liquid flow meter, and a communication device.

[0111] In some embodiments, the washing and care equipment may further include a display screen or a voice broadcast device disposed on the outer shell of the washing and care equipment body.

[0112] In some embodiments, the washing and care equipment may be a dry cleaning machine or an all-in-one washing and drying machine.

[0113] See also Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a washing and care equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention, which includes a washing and care equipment body 50, a spray device 51 and a liquid guide tube 52 connected to the liquid inlet of the spray device; wherein, it exemplarily shows a structure in which a memory 53 and a processor 54 are connected through a bus, and only one of the memory 53 and the processor 54 is provided.

[0114] In other embodiments, the washing and care equipment may include multiple memories 53 and multiple processors 54. The program for executing the washing and care equipment control method of any of the above embodiments may be divided into multiple subprograms, each of which may be loaded and run by the processor 54 to execute different steps of the washing and care equipment control method of the above method embodiment. Specifically, each subprogram may be stored in a different memory 53, and each processor 54 may be configured to execute the programs in one or more memories 53 to jointly implement the washing and care equipment control method of the above method embodiment.

[0115] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling washing equipment, characterized in that: The washing and care equipment comprises a spray device and a liquid guide tube connected to a liquid inlet of the spray device, and the method comprises: When the preset washing and care mode is running, the spray device is controlled to work and the liquid flow in the liquid guide tube is detected; comparing the liquid flow rate with a preset flow rate threshold; Prompt spray failure according to the comparison result.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The preset flow rate threshold includes a first flow rate threshold and a second flow rate threshold, the first flow rate threshold is less than the second flow rate threshold, and the spray fault reminder according to the comparison result includes: When the liquid flow rate is less than the first flow rate threshold, a spray pipeline blockage reminder is issued; When the liquid flow rate is greater than the second flow rate threshold, a spray pipeline leakage reminder is issued.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The washing device further includes an inner barrel, and the inner barrel is used to contain the clothes to be washed. The method further includes: Obtaining preset washing and care mode parameters corresponding to the clothes to be washed, wherein the preset washing and care mode parameters include a required amount of liquid and a required humidity; detecting the actual amount of liquid sprayed by the spray device and the actual humidity in the inner barrel; comparing the actual amount of liquid sprayed with the required amount of liquid, and comparing the actual humidity with the required humidity; The spray fault reminder is verified according to the comparison result.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that The obtaining of preset washing mode parameters corresponding to the clothes to be washed, wherein the preset washing mode parameters include the required liquid volume and the required humidity, comprises: Acquiring attribute information of the clothes to be washed; According to the association between the preset attributes and the preset washing mode parameters, the required liquid volume and the required humidity corresponding to the clothes to be washed are determined.

5. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The verifying the spray fault reminder according to the comparison result includes: When the actual amount of liquid sprayed is less than the required amount of liquid and the actual humidity is less than the required humidity, the spray fault reminder is verified.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The washing and care equipment further includes a liquid storage device, and the liquid storage device provides the target liquid to the spray device through the liquid guide tube. The method further includes: detecting the liquid capacity in the liquid storage device; Determining whether the liquid capacity is less than a preset capacity; If so, a fluid shortage warning is issued.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The method further comprises: After receiving the instruction to select the preset washing and care mode and before running the preset washing and care mode, a prompt message for checking the target liquid capacity and / or cleaning the spray device is sent to the user.

8. 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 washing equipment control method according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is implemented.

9. A washing and care device, characterized in that: include: A washing and care equipment body, a spray device, and a liquid guide tube connected to a liquid inlet of the spray device; at least one processor; and, a memory communicatively coupled to the at least one processor; Wherein, a computer program is stored in the memory, and when the computer program is executed by the at least one processor, the washing equipment control method described in any one of claims 1 to 7 is implemented.

10. The washing and care equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The washing and care equipment includes a dry cleaning machine or an all-in-one washing and drying machine.

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