Clothing treatment equipment and fragrance care methods

Abstract

This application discloses a garment treatment device and a fragrance care method, belonging to the technical field of garment treatment devices. The garment treatment device includes: a housing; a cylinder assembly, comprising an outer cylinder and a rotatable inner cylinder disposed within the outer cylinder; a dispensing box connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder via a first dispensing pipe, wherein an oil-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed to the bottom of the outer cylinder via the first dispensing pipe; a heating device, disposed within the outer cylinder and located at the bottom of the outer cylinder, capable of heating the oil-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed to the bottom of the outer cylinder to a volatile state; and a steam generating device, comprising a water tank and a steam generating section, wherein the dispensing box is connected to the water tank via a second dispensing pipe, wherein a water-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed to the water tank via the second dispensing pipe, and the steam generating section can heat the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid in the water tank to generate steam. This embodiment can prolong the fragrance retention time and meet users' personalized fragrance needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing treatment equipment technology, and more specifically, to a clothing treatment device and a fragrance care method. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, users' demands for clothing processing equipment are no longer limited to just washing clothes; they also hope to enhance the fragrance of their clothes.

[0003] In related technologies, a fragrance module is installed in the garment processing equipment. During the fragrance care program, the equipment heats the solid fragrance agent within the module, causing the fragrance molecules released by the heated agent to enter the garment processing drum and enhance the scent of the clothes. However, the fragrance lasts for a short time with solid fragrance agents, and they are highly volatile, resulting in significant consumption of fragrance agents. Furthermore, current garment processing equipment on the market is only compatible with its own fragrance modules, preventing users from flexibly choosing fragrance agents according to their preferences. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a garment treatment device and a fragrance care method to at least solve the technical problems of short fragrance retention time, rapid evaporation, and inability to meet users' personalized fragrance needs when using solid fragrance care agents.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a garment processing apparatus is provided, the garment processing apparatus comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] A cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing. The cylindrical assembly includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder has a plurality of communicating holes in its wall, which connect the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder.

[0008] A dispensing box is disposed in the housing. The dispensing box is connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder through a first dispensing pipe. The oil-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed to the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe.

[0009] A heating device is disposed inside the outer cylinder and located at the bottom of the outer cylinder. The heating device is capable of heating the oil-soluble fragrance liquid placed at the bottom of the outer cylinder to a volatile state.

[0010] A steam generator is located in the space between the outer cylinder and the shell. The steam generator includes a water box and a steam generating unit. The liquid inlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the water box, and the steam outlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the inner cylinder. The dispensing box is connected to the water box through a second dispensing pipe. Water-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed into the water box through the second dispensing pipe. The steam generating unit can heat the liquid containing water-soluble fragrance liquid in the water box to generate steam.

[0011] The clothing treatment device of this embodiment is equipped with a dispensing box for dispensing fragrance liquid. The dispensing box is connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder through a first dispensing pipe and to the water box of the steam generator through a second dispensing pipe. This allows different types of fragrance liquids to be used to enhance the fragrance of clothing. Furthermore, the liquid fragrance can prolong the evaporation time and the lasting fragrance time. Users can put their favorite fragrance liquid into the dispensing box to enhance the fragrance of their clothing, satisfying their personalized fragrance needs and improving the user experience.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of this application embodiment, the garment processing device includes:

[0013] A fragrance liquid detection device is installed inside the dispensing box to detect the type of fragrance liquid inside the dispensing box, wherein the fragrance liquid type includes water-soluble fragrance liquid and oil-soluble fragrance liquid;

[0014] A control device configured to control the dispensing path of the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box according to the type of fragrance liquid, wherein the dispensing path is one of the first dispensing pipe and the second dispensing pipe.

[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, a first dispensing pump is provided between the dispensing box and the first dispensing pipeline, and a second dispensing pump is provided between the dispensing box and the second dispensing pipeline;

[0016] The control device is further configured to, based on the fact that the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box is an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, control the first dispensing pump to dispense the oil-soluble fragrance liquid through the first dispensing pipe to the bottom of the outer cylinder;

[0017] Alternatively, if the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box is a water-soluble fragrance liquid, the second dispensing pump is controlled to dispense the water-soluble fragrance liquid into the water box through the second dispensing pipe.

[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the outer cylinder is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and the clothing processing device further includes an air inlet duct, an air outlet duct, and a blower. The air outlet duct connects the air outlet to the air inlet of the blower, and the air inlet duct connects the air outlet of the blower to the air inlet.

[0019] The fragrance liquid detection device also detects the proportion of volatile oily substances in the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box. The control device is also configured to determine the care parameters of the clothing treatment equipment in the fragrance care program based on the proportion of oily substances in the fragrance liquid. The care parameters include airflow speed, care temperature, and care duration.

[0020] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the steam outlet of the steam generator is connected to the air inlet duct.

[0021] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the control device is further configured to adjust the care duration and care temperature according to the preset fragrance effect required by the user, wherein the preset fragrance effect includes top notes, middle notes and base notes.

[0022] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a fragrance care method is provided, characterized in that the fragrance care method is applied to the clothing treatment device proposed in the first aspect of the embodiments of this application, and the fragrance care method includes:

[0023] The fragrance properties of the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box are determined, and the fragrance properties include at least the fragrance liquid type, which includes oil-soluble fragrance liquid and water-soluble fragrance liquid.

[0024] Fragrance care strategies that control the fragrance care process based on the fragrance properties.

[0025] In conjunction with the second aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the fragrance care strategy for controlling the fragrance care procedure based on the fragrance attributes includes:

[0026] When the fragrance liquid is an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, the oil-soluble fragrance liquid is controlled to be dispensed into the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe, and the heating device is controlled to heat the oil-soluble fragrance liquid to a volatile state.

[0027] When the fragrance liquid is a water-soluble fragrance liquid, the water-soluble fragrance liquid is controlled to be dispensed into the water box through the second dispensing pipe, and the steam generating unit is controlled to heat the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid to generate steam.

[0028] In conjunction with the second aspect, in an optional implementation of this application embodiment, the fragrance attribute further includes the proportion of volatile oily substances, and the control strategy for controlling the fragrance care procedure based on the fragrance attribute further includes:

[0029] The fragrance care parameters are determined based on the proportion of the oily substances, and the fragrance care parameters include fan speed, care temperature and care duration.

[0030] The higher the proportion of the oily substance, the lower the value of at least one of the fragrance care parameters.

[0031] In conjunction with the second aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, before entering the fragrance care program, the user's desired preset fragrance effect is determined, and the care duration and care temperature are adjusted according to the preset fragrance effect;

[0032] The preset fragrance effects include top notes, middle notes, and base notes. The relationship between the treatment duration and treatment temperature corresponding to different fragrance effects of the same fragrance liquid is as follows: top notes < middle notes < base notes. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the main view of the clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the side view of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the top view of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0036] Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the fragrance care process provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0037] Figure 5 This is the second schematic diagram of the fragrance care process provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0039] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0040] 1. Shell; 2. Inner cylinder; 3. Door; 4. Steam generator; 5. Dispensing box; 6. First dispensing pipe; 7. Second dispensing pipe; 8. Steam supply pipe; 9. Heating device; 10. Air inlet duct; 11. Air supply fan; 12. Outer cylinder; 100. Processor; 200. Communication bus; 300. User interface; 400. External communication interface; 500. Memory. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0042] It should be understood that "multiple" as mentioned herein refers to two or more. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Furthermore, to facilitate a clear description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in the embodiments of this application to distinguish identical or similar items with essentially the same function and effect. Those skilled in the art will understand that the terms "first," "second," etc., do not limit the quantity or execution order, and the terms "first," "second," etc., do not necessarily imply differentness.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0044] In related technologies, clothing treatment equipment is equipped with a fragrance module containing a solid fragrance care agent. During the fragrance care process, the heating element heats the solid fragrance care agent, causing the fragrance molecules to evaporate and enter the clothing treatment drum. However, the solid fragrance care agent evaporates quickly after heating, resulting in a short fragrance retention time. Furthermore, the clothing treatment equipment can only be used with its own fragrance module, preventing users from flexibly selecting fragrance care agents according to their preferences and failing to meet their personalized fragrance needs.

[0045] To address the above technical problems, this embodiment proposes a garment processing device, which includes:

[0046] case;

[0047] A cylinder assembly is disposed within a housing. The cylinder assembly includes an outer cylinder and a rotatable inner cylinder disposed within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder wall is provided with multiple connecting holes, which connect the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder.

[0048] The dispensing box is located in the shell and is connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe. The oil-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed to the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe.

[0049] The heating device is located inside the outer cylinder and at the bottom of the outer cylinder. The heating device can heat the oil-soluble fragrance liquid placed at the bottom of the outer cylinder to a volatile state.

[0050] A steam generator is located in the space between the outer cylinder and the shell. The steam generator includes a water box and a steam generating unit. The liquid inlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the water box, and the steam outlet is connected to the inner cylinder. The dispensing box is connected to the water box through a second dispensing pipe. The water-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed into the water box through the second dispensing pipe. The steam generating unit can heat the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid in the water box to generate steam.

[0051] The clothing treatment device in this embodiment is equipped with a dispensing box for dispensing fragrance liquid. The dispensing box is connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder through a first dispensing pipe, and the dispensing box is connected to the water box of the steam generator through a second dispensing pipe. This allows different types of fragrance liquids to be used to enhance the fragrance of clothing. Furthermore, the liquid fragrance can prolong the evaporation time and the lasting fragrance time. Users can put their favorite fragrance liquid into the dispensing box to enhance the fragrance of their clothing, satisfying their personalized fragrance needs and improving the user experience.

[0052] The technical solution of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and examples can be combined with each other.

[0053] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, this embodiment proposes a garment processing device, which can be a washing machine, dryer or washer-dryer with garment care function, and the structure type of the garment processing device can be a pulsator type garment processing device or a drum type garment processing device.

[0054] like Figures 1-3As shown, the garment handling equipment includes: a housing 1, a cylinder assembly, a dispensing box 5, a heating device 9, and a steam generator 4. The cylinder assembly is disposed inside the housing 1 and includes an outer cylinder 12 and an inner cylinder 2 rotatably disposed inside the outer cylinder 12. The inner cylinder 2 has multiple connecting holes in its wall, which connect the outer cylinder 12 and the inner cylinder 2. The housing 1 includes a front panel, and a garment dispensing port is provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the outer cylinder 12. A door seal is also provided in the circumferential direction of the garment dispensing port. The garment handling equipment also includes a door 3, which is hinged to the garment dispensing port and used to open and close the garment dispensing port. When the garment dispensing port is closed, the door 3 is sealed to the door seal.

[0055] A dispensing box 5 is disposed within the housing 1 and is used to dispense fragrance liquid. The dispensing box 5 can be disposed either inside or outside the housing 1. In one example, the housing 1 includes a top cover, and an accommodating space is formed between the top cover and the top space of the housing 1, within which the dispensing box 5 is disposed. A dispensing opening is provided at a position corresponding to the dispensing box 5 on the top cover, and a cover is hinged to the dispensing opening. When the user needs to dispense fragrance liquid, they first open the cover and then pour the fragrance liquid into the dispensing box 5 through the dispensing opening.

[0056] The dispensing box 5 is connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 via the first dispensing pipe 6. The oil-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box 5 can be controlled and dispensed to the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 via the first dispensing pipe 6. In one example, the first dispensing pipe 6 is connected to the inlet located on the door seal. The lower part of the door seal has an outlet, and a flow channel is formed between the inlet and outlet, communicating with the bottom of the outer cylinder 12. The fragrance liquid flows into the flow channel from the inlet and enters the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 from the outlet. In another example, the first dispensing pipe 6 can be directly connected to the inlet located at the bottom of the outer cylinder 12, allowing the fragrance liquid to be directly dispensed into the bottom of the outer cylinder 12.

[0057] A heating device 9 is located in the cavity between the outer cylinder 12 and the inner cylinder 2, and is fixed to the bottom of the outer cylinder 12. For example, the heating device 9 is an electric heating tube. The heating device 9 can heat the oil-soluble fragrance liquid placed at the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 to a volatile state. The volatile oil-soluble fragrance liquid will enter the inner cylinder 2 through multiple connecting holes, achieving a fragrance-enhancing effect on clothing. To avoid overheating and dry burning damage to the heating device, the heating temperature is preferably controlled below 60°C.

[0058] A steam generator 4 is located in the space between the outer cylinder 12 and the housing 1, preferably in the space between the top of the outer cylinder 12 and the housing 1. The steam generator 4 includes a water box and a steam generating unit. The water box is connected to a municipal water supply line, which supplies water to the water box. The inlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the water box, enabling the steam generating unit to generate steam using the water in the water box. The steam outlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the inner cylinder 2 via a steam supply line 8, so that the steam generated by the steam generating unit can provide steam care for clothing. For example, the steam outlet of the steam generating unit is located at the door seal.

[0059] The dispensing box 5 is connected to the water box via the second dispensing pipe 7. The water-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box 5 can be controlled to be dispensed into the water box via the second dispensing pipe 7. The steam generator can heat the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid in the water box to generate steam, and then pass the steam containing the fragrance liquid into the inner cylinder 2, so as to achieve both fragrance enhancement and steam care for the clothes.

[0060] The clothing treatment device of this embodiment features a dispensing box 5, allowing users to dispense fragrance liquid according to their preferences, thus satisfying their personalized scent needs. Furthermore, the liquid fragrance agent has a longer evaporation and retention time, making it more appealing to users. Additionally, this embodiment includes different dispensing paths for oil-soluble and water-soluble fragrance liquids, with different dispensing paths corresponding to different fragrance liquid heating strategies. This allows for targeted heating treatment of the fragrance liquids based on their characteristics, achieving full release of the fragrance and enhancing the scent enhancement effect.

[0061] This embodiment does not limit the number of dispensing chambers in the dispensing box 5. In one example, the dispensing box 5 has only one dispensing chamber, into which both oil-soluble and water-soluble fragrance liquids are dispensed, and the first dispensing pipe 6 and the second dispensing pipe 7 are both connected to the dispensing chamber.

[0062] In other possible implementations, the dispensing box 5 includes a first dispensing chamber and a second dispensing chamber. The first dispensing chamber is used to dispense oil-soluble fragrance liquid, and the second dispensing chamber is used to dispense water-soluble fragrance liquid. The first dispensing pipe 6 is connected to the first dispensing chamber, and the second dispensing pipe 7 is connected to the second dispensing chamber.

[0063] There are several ways to determine the type of fragrance liquid, which includes water-soluble and oil-soluble fragrance liquids. In one example, the water-soluble or oil-soluble type of the fragrance liquid can be determined by the user. That is, after dispensing the fragrance liquid, the user inputs the type of fragrance liquid through the control panel of the garment processing equipment or a mobile terminal bound to the garment processing equipment. For example, the control panel has "oil-soluble fragrance liquid" and "water-soluble fragrance liquid" control buttons. The user sends the fragrance liquid type information to the control device of the garment processing equipment by pressing the "oil-soluble fragrance liquid" and "water-soluble fragrance liquid" buttons. In another example, the dispensing box 5 is equipped with a fragrance liquid detection device to detect the type of fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5. Since different fragrance liquid components result in different electrical conductivities, the fragrance liquid detection device can determine whether the fragrance liquid is oil-soluble or water-soluble by detecting the electrical conductivity of the fragrance liquid.

[0064] The garment processing equipment also includes a control device configured to control the dispensing path of the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5 according to the type of fragrance liquid. The dispensing path is either a first dispensing pipe 6 or a second dispensing pipe 7. After determining the type of fragrance liquid, the control device controls the fragrance liquid to be introduced into different areas for evaporation. For example, when the fragrance liquid is an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, the control device controls the fragrance liquid to be introduced into the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 through the first dispensing pipe 6, where it is heated by the heating device 9 to evaporate. When the fragrance liquid is a water-soluble fragrance liquid, the control device controls the fragrance liquid to be introduced into the water tank of the steam generator 4 through the second dispensing pipe 7, where the steam generator 4 heats the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid to generate steam, causing the fragrance liquid to evaporate.

[0065] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, a first dispensing pump is provided between the dispensing box 5 and the first dispensing pipe 6, and a second dispensing pump is provided between the dispensing box 5 and the second dispensing pipe 7. The control device is further configured to, based on the type of fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5 being an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, control the first dispensing pump to dispense the oil-soluble fragrance liquid through the first dispensing pipe 6 to the bottom of the outer cylinder 12; or, based on the type of fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5 being a water-soluble fragrance liquid, control the second dispensing pump to dispense the water-soluble fragrance liquid through the second dispensing pipe 7 into the water box.

[0066] This embodiment achieves efficient dispensing of fragrance liquid into the dispensing box 5 by setting a first dispensing pump and a second dispensing pump, and the suction of the dispensing pump can reduce the residue of fragrance liquid in the dispensing box, the first dispensing pipe 6 and the second dispensing pipe 7.

[0067] In other possible implementations, the first dispensing pump can be replaced by a first control valve, which controls the opening and closing of the passage between the dispensing box 5 and the first dispensing pipe 6. When oil-soluble fragrance liquid is dispensed into the dispensing box 5, the control device controls the first control valve to open the passage between the dispensing box 5 and the first dispensing pipe 6, allowing the oil-soluble fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5 to flow into the first dispensing pipe 6; and / or, the second dispensing pump can be replaced by a second control valve, which controls the opening and closing of the passage between the dispensing box 5 and the second dispensing pipe 7. When water-soluble fragrance liquid is dispensed into the dispensing box 5, the control device controls the second control valve to open the passage between the dispensing box 5 and the second dispensing pipe 7, allowing the water-soluble fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5 to flow into the second dispensing pipe 7.

[0068] In one implementation of this embodiment, the outer cylinder 12 is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The garment processing equipment also includes an air inlet duct 10, an air outlet duct, and a blower 11. The air inlet duct 10 connects the air outlet to the air inlet of the blower 11, and the air outlet duct connects the air outlet of the blower 11 to the air inlet. In the fragrance enhancement process, the airflow generated by the blower 11 improves the uniform dispersion of the fragrance liquid within the inner cylinder 2, thereby enhancing the fragrance effect on the garments. Preferably, the air inlet is located at the door seal, and the steam outlet of the steam generator 4 is connected to the air inlet duct, so that steam enters the inner cylinder 2 with the airflow, improving the uniform dispersion of steam within the inner cylinder 2.

[0069] The fragrance liquid detection device also detects the proportion of volatile oily substances in the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5. Oily substances in oil-soluble fragrance liquids are oil-soluble components, while oily substances in water-soluble fragrance liquids are water-soluble components. The control device is also configured to determine the care parameters of the garment treatment equipment in the fragrance care program based on the proportion of oily substances in the fragrance liquid. These care parameters include airflow speed, care temperature, and care duration.

[0070] Fragrance liquids are mainly composed of volatile oils, aromatic substances, esters, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones. Different fragrance liquids contain different aromatic substances; for example, the aromatic substances in rose essential oil are impurities extracted from rose petals. The main factor affecting fragrance concentration is the volatile oily substances; the higher the concentration of oily substances, the faster the fragrance evaporates. Therefore, the proportion of volatile oily substances can be measured to control the parameters of the fragrance care procedure.

[0071] Among these factors, treatment temperature, fan speed, and treatment duration are crucial for the evaporation of fragrance liquid. Higher treatment temperatures lead to faster evaporation, as does higher fan speeds. At the same treatment temperature and fan speed, longer treatment durations result in greater evaporation. Treatment temperature refers to the overall temperature of the fragrance treatment environment. Factors influencing treatment temperature include, but are not limited to, the temperature of the airflow entering the inner cylinder, the steam temperature, and the heating temperature of the heating device. In practice, the treatment temperature can be controlled by adjusting at least one of these factors.

[0072] In a specific example, fragrance liquids are divided into three levels—low, medium, and high—based on the proportion of oily substances. Fragrance liquids with low oil content need to have their volatility enhanced, while fragrance liquids with high oil content need to have their volatility reduced. This ensures a constant fragrance and a longer lasting scent, allowing the fragrance liquid to fully evaporate without excessive evaporation.

[0073] The first level of fragrance liquid contains 50%-60% oily substances and has a weaker evaporation ability. At this time, the treatment temperature is adjusted to 60℃, the fan speed is adjusted to 22m / s, and the fragrance treatment time is adjusted to 40min.

[0074] The second-level fragrance liquid has an oil content of 60%-70%, and its evaporation rate is relatively high. At this time, adjust the treatment temperature to 50℃, the fan speed to 18m / s, and the fragrance treatment time to 30 minutes.

[0075] The third level of fragrance liquid has an oil content of 70%-80% and a strong volatile ability. At this time, adjust the treatment temperature to 40℃, the fan speed to 16m / s, and the fragrance treatment time to 25min.

[0076] This embodiment determines the fragrance care parameters of the fragrance care procedure based on the proportion of volatile oily substances in the fragrance liquid, so that the fragrance scent is constant, lasts longer, and achieves better fragrance care results.

[0077] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the control device is further configured to adjust the care duration and care temperature according to the preset fragrance effect required by the user, wherein the preset fragrance effect includes top notes, middle notes and base notes.

[0078] Specifically, fragrance liquids typically possess different top, middle, and base notes, which are primarily influenced by evaporation time and temperature. Fragrance liquids exhibit top notes in the early stages of evaporation, middle notes in the middle stages, and base notes in the later stages. When using fragrance liquids daily, users can adjust the care time and temperature for clothing care to create different fragrance notes. The relationship between care time and temperature for different fragrance effects of the same fragrance liquid generally follows this order: top notes < middle notes < base notes.

[0079] Specifically, taking the standard skincare routine as an example, assuming the same second-level fragrance liquid is used:

[0080] If the user wants the top scent, adjust the treatment temperature to 45℃, the fan speed to 18m / s, and the treatment duration to 25min.

[0081] If the user wants a neutral fragrance, maintain the treatment temperature at 50℃, maintain the fan speed at 18m / s, and maintain the treatment duration at 30min.

[0082] If the user wants a base fragrance, adjust the treatment temperature to 55℃, the fan speed to 18m / s, and the treatment duration to 40min.

[0083] After determining the fragrance care parameters, the control device controls the garment processing equipment to enter the fragrance care program, controls the inner drum 2 to rotate, and controls the garment processing equipment to operate according to the determined care parameters.

[0084] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, this embodiment proposes a fragrance care method, which is applied to the clothing treatment device of the above embodiment. The fragrance care method includes the following steps:

[0085] S41. Determine the fragrance properties of the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box 5. The fragrance properties include at least the fragrance liquid type, which includes oil-soluble fragrance liquid and water-soluble fragrance liquid.

[0086] S42. Fragrance care strategy that controls the fragrance care procedure based on fragrance properties.

[0087] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, controlling the fragrance care strategy of the fragrance care procedure according to the fragrance attributes includes:

[0088] When the fragrance liquid is an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, the oil-soluble fragrance liquid is controlled to be dispensed into the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 through the first dispensing pipe 6, and the heating device 9 is controlled to heat the oil-soluble fragrance liquid to a volatile state.

[0089] When the fragrance liquid is a water-soluble fragrance liquid, the water-soluble fragrance liquid is controlled to be dispensed into the water box through the second dispensing pipe 7, and the steam generating unit is controlled to heat the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid to generate steam.

[0090] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the fragrance attribute further includes the proportion of volatile oily substances, and the control strategy for controlling the fragrance care procedure based on the fragrance attribute further includes:

[0091] The fragrance care parameters are determined based on the proportion of oily substances. These parameters include fan speed, care temperature, and care duration.

[0092] The higher the proportion of oily substances, the lower the value of at least one of the fragrance care parameters.

[0093] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, before entering the fragrance treatment, the user's desired preset fragrance effect is determined, and the treatment duration and treatment temperature are adjusted according to the preset fragrance effect;

[0094] The preset fragrance effects include top notes, middle notes, and base notes. The treatment time and temperature corresponding to different fragrance effects of the same fragrance liquid are all in the following order: top notes < middle notes < base notes.

[0095] The detailed process of the above-mentioned fragrance care method has been described in detail in the aforementioned embodiments concerning clothing treatment equipment, and will not be repeated here.

[0096] In a specific example, refer to Figure 5 The fragrance skincare process flowchart includes the following steps:

[0097] S501, Start, enter S502;

[0098] S502, Select the fragrance care program, then proceed to S503;

[0099] S503, Select the top, middle and base notes of the fragrance, then proceed to S504;

[0100] S504. Pour the fragrance liquid into the dispensing box 5 and proceed to S505.

[0101] S505, Detect the composition of the fragrance liquid and the proportion of volatile oily substances, then proceed to S506 and S509;

[0102] S506. Based on the detected fragrance liquid components, the fragrance liquid is determined to be a water-soluble fragrance liquid, proceed to S507;

[0103] S507: The fragrance liquid is dispensed through the second dispensing pipe 7 and mixed with the water in the water box, then enters S508;

[0104] S508, the steam generator causes the fragrance liquid to evaporate and enter S11;

[0105] S509. Based on the detected fragrance liquid components, the fragrance liquid is determined to be an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, proceed to S510;

[0106] S510, The fragrance liquid is dispensed into the bottom of the outer cylinder 12 through the first dispensing pipe 6 and heated and evaporated by the heating device 9, then enters S11;

[0107] S511. Determine the treatment temperature, fan speed, and treatment duration for fragrance treatment based on the proportion of oily substances, then proceed to S512.

[0108] S512. Adjust the nursing duration and temperature according to the selected pre-, mid-, or post-adjustment settings, then proceed to S513.

[0109] S513. Run the fragrance care program with the final determined care parameters. In the fragrance care program, control the inner cylinder 2 to rotate and enter S514.

[0110] S514. Once the treatment duration is reached, the fragrance treatment is complete.

[0111] In summary, this embodiment can use commercially available fragrance liquids to scent clothing, and is not limited to the solid fragrance module of the clothing treatment device itself. Users have a wider variety of fragrance liquids to choose from and can select their favorite fragrance liquids to scent clothing.

[0112] The garment treatment equipment and fragrance care method of this embodiment determine the application path of the fragrance liquid according to its type, thereby achieving full release of fragrance for different types of fragrance liquids. By determining the care parameters of the fragrance care procedure based on the proportion of volatile oily substances in the fragrance liquid, the fragrance lasts longer, the fragrance distribution is more even, and it is less likely to result in a weak fragrance or excessive evaporation.

[0113] This embodiment also allows for controllable release of the fragrance liquid's top, middle, and base notes. The user can adjust the care parameters according to their desired fragrance effect across all four notes, enhancing the user experience.

[0114] In the above embodiments of this application, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own emphasis. Parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. The steps illustrated in the related flowcharts can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer-executable instructions. Furthermore, although a logical order is shown in the flowcharts, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in a different order than that shown here. In other words, the order of steps described in the foregoing embodiments is merely an example. Reasonable adjustments to the order of steps based on the content of the embodiments of this application are also within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0115] This application also provides an electronic device, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a fragrance care method, and the processor is used to employ the fragrance care method described above when performing the fragrance care method.

[0116] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device includes a processor 100, at least one communication bus 200, a user interface 300, at least one external communication interface 400, and a memory 500. The communication bus 200 is configured to enable communication between these components. The user interface 300 may include a display screen, and the external communication interface 400 may include standard wired and wireless interfaces. The memory 500 stores fragrance care methods. The processor 100 is used to employ the fragrance care methods stored in the memory 500 when executing them.

[0117] The descriptions of the above computer program products, computer-readable storage media, and electronic devices are similar to those of the above method embodiments, and have similar beneficial effects. For any technical details not disclosed in the computer program products, computer-readable storage media, and electronic devices of this application, please refer to the descriptions of the method embodiments of this application for understanding.

[0118] The sequence numbers or order of description of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0119] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical content can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for example, the division of units can be a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For instance, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the displayed or discussed mutual coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between units or modules may be electrical or other forms.

[0120] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0121] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0122] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of this application are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a computer, or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., digital versatile disc (DVD)), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., solid state disk (SSD)). It is worth noting that the computer-readable storage medium mentioned in the embodiments of this application can be a non-volatile storage medium; in other words, it can be a non-transient storage medium.

[0123] It should be noted that the information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.), data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.), and signals involved in the embodiments of this application are all authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use, and processing of related data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of the relevant countries and regions. For example, the scene data of the current frame in the 3D virtual scene involved in the embodiments of this application, the client's device information, and the scene interaction information are all obtained with full authorization.

[0124] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes: case; A cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing. The cylindrical assembly includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder has a plurality of communicating holes in its wall, which connect the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. A dispensing box is disposed in the housing. The dispensing box is connected to the bottom of the outer cylinder through a first dispensing pipe. The oil-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed to the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe. A heating device is disposed inside the outer cylinder and located at the bottom of the outer cylinder. The heating device is capable of heating the oil-soluble fragrance liquid placed at the bottom of the outer cylinder to a volatile state. A steam generator is located in the space between the outer cylinder and the shell. The steam generator includes a water box and a steam generating unit. The liquid inlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the water box, and the steam outlet of the steam generating unit is connected to the inner cylinder. The dispensing box is connected to the water box through a second dispensing pipe. Water-soluble fragrance liquid dispensed into the dispensing box can be controlled to be dispensed into the water box through the second dispensing pipe. The steam generating unit can heat the liquid containing water-soluble fragrance liquid in the water box to generate steam. A fragrance liquid detection device is installed inside the dispensing box to detect the type of fragrance liquid inside the dispensing box, wherein the fragrance liquid type includes water-soluble fragrance liquid and oil-soluble fragrance liquid; A control device configured to control the dispensing path of the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box according to the fragrance liquid type, wherein the dispensing path is one of the first dispensing pipe and the second dispensing pipe; A first dispensing pump is provided between the dispensing box and the first dispensing pipeline, and a second dispensing pump is provided between the dispensing box and the second dispensing pipeline; The control device is further configured to, when the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box is an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, control the first dispensing pump to dispense the oil-soluble fragrance liquid to the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe; and when the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box is a water-soluble fragrance liquid, control the second dispensing pump to dispense the water-soluble fragrance liquid to the water box through the second dispensing pipe.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer cylinder is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The garment processing equipment also includes an air inlet duct, an air outlet duct, and a blower. The air outlet duct connects the air outlet to the air inlet of the blower, and the air inlet duct connects the air outlet of the blower to the air inlet. The fragrance liquid detection device also detects the proportion of volatile oily substances in the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box. The control device is also configured to determine the care parameters of the clothing treatment equipment in the fragrance care program based on the proportion of oily substances in the fragrance liquid. The care parameters include airflow speed, care temperature, and care duration.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steam outlet of the steam generator is connected to the air inlet duct.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control device is also configured to adjust the treatment duration and treatment temperature according to the preset fragrance effect required by the user, wherein the preset fragrance effect includes top notes, middle notes and base notes.

5. A fragrance care method, characterized in that, The fragrance care method is applied to the garment treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, and the fragrance care method includes: The fragrance properties of the fragrance liquid in the dispensing box are determined, and the fragrance properties include at least the fragrance liquid type, which includes oil-soluble fragrance liquid and water-soluble fragrance liquid. Fragrance care strategies that control the fragrance care process based on the fragrance properties.

6. The fragrance care method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fragrance care strategy for controlling the fragrance care procedure based on the fragrance properties includes: When the fragrance liquid is an oil-soluble fragrance liquid, the oil-soluble fragrance liquid is controlled to be dispensed into the bottom of the outer cylinder through the first dispensing pipe, and the heating device is controlled to heat the oil-soluble fragrance liquid to a volatile state. When the fragrance liquid is a water-soluble fragrance liquid, the water-soluble fragrance liquid is controlled to be dispensed into the water box through the second dispensing pipe, and the steam generating unit is controlled to heat the liquid containing the water-soluble fragrance liquid to generate steam.

7. The fragrance care method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fragrance properties also include the proportion of volatile oily substances, and the fragrance care strategy for controlling the fragrance care procedure according to the fragrance properties further includes: The fragrance care parameters are determined based on the proportion of the oily substances, and the fragrance care parameters include fan speed, care temperature and care duration. The higher the proportion of the oily substance, the lower the value of at least one of the fragrance care parameters.

8. The fragrance care method according to claim 7, characterized in that, Before entering the fragrance care program, the user's desired preset fragrance effect is determined, and the treatment duration and temperature are adjusted according to the preset fragrance effect. The preset fragrance effects include top notes, middle notes, and base notes. The relationship between the treatment duration and treatment temperature corresponding to different fragrance effects of the same fragrance liquid is as follows: top notes < middle notes < base notes.

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