Dish-washing machine control method and dish-washing machine

Abstract

The invention provides a dish-washing machine control method and a dish-washing machine, and the control method comprises the steps: after a washing program is finished, obtaining environment parameters of an environment where the dish-washing machine is located and tableware parameters of tableware washed in the dish-washing machine; and obtaining the starting time node of the safekeeping program and the working parameters of the safekeeping program according to the obtained environment parameters and tableware parameters. By means of the arrangement, the dish washing machine executes the storage program at intervals, the washed tableware is continuously stored, then the effects that the washed tableware is continuously stored, and the real-time use requirement of a user is met are achieved, and then the use experience feeling of the user is greatly improved. Meanwhile, through the arrangement, the interval duration of each storage program is intelligently judged, the problem that the energy consumption of the dish-washing machine is increased due to excessive execution of the storage programs is effectively avoided, and the remarkable technical progress of the intelligent level and the energy-saving performance of the dish-washing machine is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances and relates to a dishwasher, in particular to a control method of a dishwasher with a storage function. Background Art

[0002] Currently, more and more dishwasher operating interfaces on the market have a storage function. The storage function generally achieves drying, air circulation, disinfection and sterilization inside the dishwasher by turning on the heating tube, fan and UV lamp; thus, it can ensure the dryness and cleanliness of the tableware in the dishwasher.

[0003] However, the storage function of the current dishwasher usually needs to be manually turned on in advance when the user uses the tableware, which is troublesome to operate and reduces the user experience. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent method for turning on the storage function of the dishwasher to meet the user's needs.

[0004] Some solutions have been provided before, such as the following:

[0005] A control method for turning on a dishwasher storage function includes: in response to the current time being in a preset start-up period, the preset start-up period being a period of a predetermined time before a common time period of the dishwasher; controlling the dishwasher to turn on the storage function. By controlling the dishwasher to automatically turn on the storage function in response to the current time being in the preset start-up period, the dishwasher can achieve a preset storage effect after a predetermined time and during a common time period of the dishwasher, ensuring dryness and fresh air in the dishwasher. On the one hand, the storage function is turned on at a scheduled time according to the user's usage habits, and there is no need to keep it turned on intermittently, saving energy consumption; on the other hand, the storage function is automatically turned on in advance before the user frequently uses the dishwasher, and there is no need for the user to manually turn it on in advance, ensuring that the predetermined storage effect is achieved when the user uses the dishwasher, improving user experience and satisfaction.

[0006] However, the core idea of ​​the above solution is to collect statistics on user usage habits, turn on the storage function and dry and disinfect the tableware in the dishwasher before the user uses the dishwasher. However, the usage of the tableware in the dishwasher is not taken into consideration. It is possible that when the user uses the tableware, the storage procedure is not performed on the internal tableware, resulting in a poor user experience. In particular, a solution for how to intelligently and continuously store the washed tableware after washing is not provided.

[0007] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a control method for a dishwasher to achieve the purpose of continuous intelligent storage of washed tableware.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0010] The present invention provides a dishwasher control method, which comprises the following steps: after a washing program is finished, obtaining environmental parameters of the environment in which the dishwasher is located and tableware parameters of the tableware washed in the dishwasher; and obtaining a start time node of a storage program and working parameters of the storage program based on the obtained environmental parameters and tableware parameters.

[0011] Furthermore, the environmental parameters of the environment in which the dishwasher is located include the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located and the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located;

[0012] The tableware parameters of the tableware washed in the dishwasher include the weight M of the tableware washed in the inner tank of the dishwasher.

[0013] Furthermore, the working parameters of the storage program include any one or a combination of the duration and temperature of the drying air entering the dishwasher tank, the light intensity and duration of the UV lamp irradiating the dishwasher tank, and the working duration and power of the heater for heating the dishwasher tank.

[0014] Further, after the washing program is finished, the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, and the weight M of the dishes washed and processed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained;

[0015] Using the formula: t = a*Tb*RH-c*M, the interval time t of multiple storage procedures to be performed after the washing procedure is obtained;

[0016] The a, b, and c mentioned above are all constants.

[0017] Furthermore, after each storage procedure is completed, the real-time temperature Tn of the environment where the dishwasher is located, the humidity RHn of the environment where the dishwasher is located, and the weight Mn of the dishes washed and processed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained;

[0018] Using the formula: t = a*Tb*RH-c*M, the interval time tn of the next storage procedure to be executed is obtained.

[0019] Further, after obtaining the interval time t of the multiple storage programs to be executed after the washing program, the execution time period of each storage program executed by the dishwasher is obtained;

[0020] Get the typical usage time of the dishwasher;

[0021] Determine whether the execution period overlaps with the regular use period; if so, adjust the interval length t; if not, execute each storage procedure in sequence according to the interval length t.

[0022] Furthermore, the adjustment interval duration t includes:

[0023] The interval time t before the corresponding secondary storage program overlapping with the normal use period is shortened until the corresponding secondary storage program is executed before the normal use period.

[0024] Furthermore, when it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time, a push message is sent to the user to ask whether to execute the storage program at intervals subsequently; if the user confirms the operation, the storage program is executed at intervals according to the interval time t; if the user cancels the operation, the subsequent storage program is stopped.

[0025] Furthermore, when it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time, the working parameters of each subsequent storage program are modified to improve the working intensity of the storage program;

[0026] Preferably, the working parameters of the storage program are modified, including:

[0027] Any one or combination of increasing the duration and temperature of drying air entering the dishwasher tank, increasing the intensity and duration of light emitted by the UV lamp irradiating the dishwasher tank, and increasing the working duration and power of the heater used to heat the dishwasher tank.

[0028] Further, when any of the following determination conditions is met, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time;

[0029] Judgment condition 1: when the washing program ends and the number of consecutive executions of the storage program reaches the set number N, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time;

[0030] Judgment condition two: the dishwasher obtains the usage information of the user's smart home. If the smart home has not been used for a set period of time, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time.

[0031] Preferably, the smart home includes smart door locks, smart kitchen appliances, sweepers, air conditioners, washing machines, and the like.

[0032] The present invention also provides a dishwasher, which adopts any of the above control methods.

[0033] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0034] Through the above settings, the dishwasher can execute the storage program at intervals to continuously store the washed dishes, thereby achieving the effect of continuously storing the washed dishes and meeting the real-time usage needs of users, thereby greatly improving the user experience.

[0035] At the same time, through the above settings, the interval duration of each storage program can be intelligently determined, which effectively avoids the problem of excessive execution of storage programs and increased energy consumption of the dishwasher, thereby greatly improving the intelligence level of the dishwasher and achieving significant technological progress in energy-saving performance.

[0036] At the same time, the method of the present invention is simple and effective, and is suitable for popularization and use.

[0037] The specific implementation modes of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the accompanying drawings:

[0039] Figure 1 A flowchart of a working mode of a dishwasher in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 A specific working flow chart of a working mode of a dishwasher in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another working mode of the dishwasher in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a specific working flow chart of another working mode of the dishwasher in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but are intended to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “inside” and “outside” are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a dishwasher control method, which includes, after the washing program is completed, obtaining environmental parameters of the environment in which the dishwasher is located and tableware parameters of the dishes washed in the dishwasher; and obtaining a start time node of a storage program and working parameters of the storage program based on the obtained environmental parameters and tableware parameters.

[0048] Through the above settings, the dishwasher can execute the storage program at intervals to continuously store the washed dishes, thereby achieving the effect of continuously storing the washed dishes and meeting the real-time usage needs of users, thereby greatly improving the user experience; at the same time, through the above settings, the interval duration of each storage program is intelligently determined, effectively avoiding the problem of excessive execution of storage programs and increased energy consumption of the dishwasher, thereby greatly improving the intelligence level of the dishwasher and achieving significant technical progress in energy-saving performance.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present invention, the environmental parameters of the environment in which the dishwasher is located include the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located and the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located; the tableware parameters of the tableware washed in the dishwasher include the weight M of the tableware washed and processed in the inner tank of the dishwasher, the number of tableware, etc.

[0050] In order to ensure that the dishwasher can execute the storage program, it is necessary to add a storage module to the dishwasher. The storage module can be as follows:

[0051] The inner tank of the dishwasher is connected to the air duct, which has a heating module that can generate hot air. The generated hot air can be transported to the inner tank, and the hot air can be used to dry and disinfect the tableware in the inner tank.

[0052] Alternatively, a UV lamp is provided in the inner tank of the dishwasher, and the UV lamp irradiates the inner tank with sterilizing and disinfecting light, and the sterilizing and disinfecting light is irradiated onto the tableware placed in the inner tank, and the tableware is sterilized by the sterilizing and disinfecting light;

[0053] Alternatively, the dishwasher is provided with a heater, which can heat the inner tank, generate high temperature in the inner tank, and utilize the high temperature to perform high-temperature disinfection and other treatments on the tableware placed in the inner tank.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present invention, the dishwasher can perform a storage procedure for the tableware in the inner tank by introducing dry air into the inner tank of the dishwasher, and / or perform a storage procedure for the tableware in the inner tank by irradiating the inner tank of the dishwasher with a UV lamp to perform a storage procedure for the tableware in the inner tank, and / or perform a storage procedure for the tableware in the inner tank by heating and disinfecting the inner tank of the dishwasher with a heater, etc., any one or a combination of the prior arts.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present invention, the working parameters of the storage program are obtained based on the obtained environmental parameters and tableware parameters, which can be understood as obtaining the working intensity of each storage program; specifically, as follows:

[0056] The working parameters of the storage program include any one or a combination of the duration A and temperature B of the drying air entering the dishwasher tank, the light intensity C and lighting duration D of the UV lamp irradiating the dishwasher tank, and the working duration E and power F of the heater heating the dishwasher tank.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present invention, the work intensity S of the storage program can be specifically as follows:

[0058] The working intensity S of the storage program = setting a constant g for the duration A for the drying air entering the inner tank of the dishwasher and the temperature B for the drying air entering the inner tank of the dishwasher; or, the working intensity S of the storage program = setting a constant h for the light intensity C for the UV lamp irradiating the inner tank of the dishwasher and the illumination duration D for the UV lamp irradiating the inner tank of the dishwasher; or, the working intensity S of the storage program = setting a constant g for the working duration E for the heater for heating the inner tank of the dishwasher and the working power F for the heater for heating the inner tank of the dishwasher.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher control method includes the following steps:

[0060] S101. After the washing program is finished, the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, and the weight M of the dishes washed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained;

[0061] S102. Using the formula: t = a * Tb * RH-c * M, the interval time t of multiple storage procedures to be performed after the washing program is obtained; a, b, and c are all preset constants;

[0062] S103. Using the formula: S=d*M+e*RH-f*T, the work intensity S of the multiple storage programs to be performed at intervals after the washing program is obtained; the d, e, and f are all preset constants.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the dishwasher control method may further specifically include the following steps:

[0064] S201. After each storage procedure is completed, obtain the real-time temperature Tn of the dishwasher environment, the humidity RHn of the dishwasher environment, and the weight Mn of the dishes washed in the dishwasher tank;

[0065] S202. Using the formula: t = a * Tb * RH-c * M, the interval length tn of the next custody procedure to be executed is obtained; a, b, and c are all preset constants;

[0066] S203. Use the formula: S=d*M+e*RH-f*T to obtain the work intensity Sn of the storage procedure to be executed next time; the d, e, and f are all preset constants, and the n is a positive integer greater than 0, representing the corresponding number of times the storage procedure is executed.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present invention, after obtaining the interval time t of multiple storage programs to be executed at intervals after the washing program, the execution time period for the dishwasher to execute each storage program is obtained;

[0068] Get the typical usage time of the dishwasher;

[0069] Determine whether the execution period overlaps with the regular use period; if so, adjust the interval length t; if not, execute each storage procedure in sequence according to the interval length t.

[0070] Thus, the storage program is set at an interlaced time period with the regular use period of the dishwasher, avoiding the problem that the dishwasher is running the storage program when the user is using the dishwasher, thereby greatly improving the significant technical progress of the intelligent level of dishwasher control.

[0071] In the embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment interval duration t includes the following methods:

[0072] The interval time t before the corresponding secondary storage program overlapping with the normal use period is shortened until the corresponding secondary storage program is executed before the normal use period.

[0073] Of course, the adjustment interval duration t may also be implemented in other ways, for example:

[0074] Increase the interval time t before the corresponding secondary storage procedure that overlaps with the regular use period until the corresponding secondary storage procedure is executed after the regular use period;

[0075] Alternatively, the corresponding secondary storage program that overlaps with the regular use period is canceled, and the storage program with an interval length t is suspended until the subsequent storage programs are resumed after the regular use period.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time, a push message is sent to the user to inform him whether to execute the storage program at intervals subsequently; if the user performs a confirmation operation, the storage program is continued to be executed at intervals according to the interval length t; if the user performs a cancellation operation, the execution of the subsequent storage program is stopped.

[0077] The above-mentioned push information includes the push information pushed by the dishwasher to the user's mobile phone or other mobile terminals; after the user operates in accordance with the received push information, the user will confirm the operation information or cancel the operation information and send it back to the dishwasher for the dishwasher to confirm whether to execute the subsequent storage procedure.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time, the working parameters of each subsequent storage program are modified to increase the working intensity of the storage program to the set modified working intensity S'.

[0079] In the embodiment of the present invention, in order to adjust the working intensity of the storage program to the set modified working intensity S′, the working parameters of the storage program are modified as follows, including:

[0080] Any one or combination of increasing the duration and temperature of drying air entering the dishwasher tank, increasing the intensity and duration of light emitted by the UV lamp irradiating the dishwasher tank, and increasing the working duration and power of the heater used to heat the dishwasher tank.

[0081] In the embodiment of the present invention, when any of the following determination conditions is met, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time; the determination conditions at least include the following:

[0082] Judgment condition 1: when the washing program ends and the number of consecutive executions of the storage program reaches the set number N, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time;

[0083] Judgment condition two: the dishwasher obtains the usage information of the user's smart home. If the smart home has not been used for a set period of time, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time.

[0084] Preferably, the smart home described in the above determination condition 2 includes smart door locks, smart kitchen appliances, sweepers, air conditioners, washing machines, etc.

[0085] like Figure 2 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, a specific working procedure of the dishwasher specifically includes the following:

[0086] S101. After the washing program is finished, the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, and the weight M of the dishes washed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained;

[0087] S102. Using the formula: t = a * Tb * RH-c * M, the interval time t of multiple storage procedures to be performed after the washing program is obtained; a, b, and c are all preset constants;

[0088] S103. Using the formula: S = d * M + e * RH-f * T, the work intensity S of the multiple storage procedures to be performed at intervals after the washing program is obtained; the d, e, and f are all preset constants;

[0089] S104. Determine whether the execution period of each storage program falls within the regular use period of the dishwasher; if so, adjust the previous interval length t of the corresponding overlapping storage programs to shorten the corresponding storage program to be executed before the regular use period; if not, execute each storage program in sequence according to the interval length t;

[0090] S105. Determine whether the user is away from home for a long time; if so, adjust the work intensity of the subsequent storage program to the modified work intensity S′; if not, each storage program is run according to the calculated work intensity S.

[0091] like Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, another specific working procedure of the dishwasher specifically includes the following:

[0092] S201. After the washing program is finished, the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, and the weight M of the dishes washed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained;

[0093] S202. Using the formula: t = a * Tb * RH-c * M, the interval time t1 of the first storage procedure to be performed after the washing procedure is obtained; a, b, and c are all preset constants;

[0094] S203. Using the formula: S = d * M + e * RH-f * T, the work intensity S1 of the first storage procedure to be performed after the washing procedure is obtained; the d, e, and f are all preset constants;

[0095] S204. After the nth storage procedure is completed, obtain the real-time temperature Tn of the dishwasher environment, the humidity RHn of the dishwasher environment, and the weight Mn of the dishes washed in the dishwasher tank;

[0096] S205. Using the formula: t = a * Tb * RH-c * M, the interval length tn + 1 of the next custody procedure to be executed is obtained; a, b, and c are all preset constants;

[0097] S206. Using the formula: S=d*M+e*RH-f*T, the work intensity Sn+1 of the next storage procedure to be performed is obtained; the d, e, and f are all preset constants.

[0098] Preferably, after step S202 and step S205, it is determined whether the execution period of the next storage program falls within the regular use period of the dishwasher; if so, the interval time tn is adjusted to shorten it so that the next storage program is executed before the regular use period; if not, the next storage program is started and executed according to the interval time tn.

[0099] Preferably, after step S203 and step S206, it is determined whether the user is away from home for a long time; if so, the working intensity of the next storage program is adjusted to the modified working intensity S′; if not, the next storage program is run according to the calculated working intensity S.

[0100] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical content suggested above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. The implementation scheme in the above embodiment can also be further combined or replaced. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention still falls within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dishwasher control method, characterized in that: After the washing program is finished, obtaining environmental parameters of the environment in which the dishwasher is located and tableware parameters of the tableware washed in the dishwasher; The start time node of the storage program and the working parameters of the storage program are obtained based on the obtained environmental parameters and tableware parameters.

2. The dishwasher control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The environmental parameters of the environment where the dishwasher is located include the temperature T of the environment where the dishwasher is located and the humidity RH of the environment where the dishwasher is located; The tableware parameters of the tableware washed in the dishwasher include the weight M of the tableware washed in the inner tank of the dishwasher.

3. The dishwasher control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The working parameters of the storage program include any one or a combination of the duration and temperature of the drying air entering the dishwasher tank, the light intensity and duration of the UV lamp irradiating the dishwasher tank, and the working duration and power of the heater heating the dishwasher tank.

4. The dishwasher control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: After the washing program is finished, the temperature T of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, the humidity RH of the environment in which the dishwasher is located, and the weight M of the dishes washed and processed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained; Using the formula: t = a*Tb*RH-c*M, the interval time t of multiple storage procedures to be performed after the washing procedure is obtained; The a, b, and c mentioned above are all constants.

5. The dishwasher control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: After each storage procedure is completed, the real-time temperature Tn of the environment where the dishwasher is located, the humidity RHn of the environment where the dishwasher is located, and the weight Mn of the dishes washed and processed in the inner tank of the dishwasher are obtained; Using the formula: t = a*Tb*RH-c*M, the interval time tn of the next storage procedure to be executed is obtained.

6. The dishwasher control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: After obtaining the interval time t of multiple storage programs to be executed after the washing program, the execution time period of each storage program executed by the dishwasher is obtained; Get the typical usage time of the dishwasher; Determine whether the execution period overlaps with the regular use period; if so, adjust the interval length t; if not, execute each storage procedure in sequence according to the interval length t; Preferably, the adjustment interval duration t includes: The interval time t before the corresponding secondary storage program overlapping with the normal use period is shortened until the corresponding secondary storage program is executed before the normal use period.

7. The dishwasher control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: When it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time, a push message is sent to the user to ask whether to execute the storage program at intervals; if the user confirms the operation, the storage program will continue to be executed at intervals according to the interval length t; if the user cancels the operation, the subsequent storage program will be stopped.

8. The dishwasher control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: When it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time, the working parameters of each subsequent storage program are modified to improve the working intensity of the storage program; Preferably, the working parameters of the storage program are modified, including: Any one or combination of increasing the duration and temperature of drying air entering the dishwasher tank, increasing the intensity and duration of light emitted by the UV lamp irradiating the dishwasher tank, and increasing the working duration and power of the heater used to heat the dishwasher tank.

9. The dishwasher control method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: When any of the following determination conditions is met, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time; Judgment condition 1: when the washing program ends and the number of consecutive executions of the storage program reaches the set number N, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time; Judgment condition two: the dishwasher obtains the usage information of the user's smart home. If the smart home has not been used for a set period of time, it is determined that the user is away from home for a long time.

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that: The control method described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is adopted.

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