Liquid inlet control method, washing control method and equipment for garment processing equipment

Abstract

This application discloses a liquid inlet control method, a washing control method, and a device for a garment processing equipment, belonging to the field of garment processing equipment. The liquid inlet control method includes acquiring the total time for detergent dispensing and the total water inlet time for the load to be washed; determining an on / off ratio for detergent dispensing based on the total detergent dispensing time and the total water inlet time; and controlling the intermittent dispensing of detergent according to the on / off ratio. This application embodiment features intermittent dispensing, allowing the detergent to be dispensed in batches. This not only reduces the amount of detergent dispensed at one time but also extends the dispensing time, improving the efficiency and timing of foam formation, thus contributing to improved washing results.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of garment processing equipment, and more specifically, to a liquid inlet control method, a washing control method, and equipment for garment processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing washing equipment refers to devices capable of washing loads such as clothes, shoes, and hats, and is an indispensable appliance in modern households. During the use of clothing washing equipment, detergent is added. The detergent not only improves the cleanliness of the load but also generates foam, which provides effective cleaning and conditioning. However, current clothing washing equipment requires a certain amount of time for the detergent to generate foam, resulting in a slower activation of the detergent and reduced washing effectiveness. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a liquid inlet control method, a washing control method, and a device for a garment processing equipment, to at least solve the technical problem of poor washing effect in garment processing equipment.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a liquid inlet control method for a garment processing device is provided, the method comprising:

[0005] Obtain the total time for detergent dispensing and the total time for water inlet for the load to be washed;

[0006] The start-stop ratio for detergent dispensing is determined based on the total time for detergent dispensing and the total time for water inlet.

[0007] The washing liquid is intermittently added according to the stated on / off ratio.

[0008] In this embodiment, by calculating the on-off ratio of detergent dispensing and dispensing intermittently according to this ratio, the detergent is dispensed in batches. This not only reduces the amount of detergent dispensed at a time but also extends the dispensing time. The reduced amount dispensed at a time allows the detergent to mix with water more quickly and thoroughly, generating foam and improving foam formation efficiency and appearance time, thus enhancing washing performance. Furthermore, the intermittent dispensing extends the overall dispensing time, resulting in a larger proportion of the water intake process being spent on detergent dispensing. This promotes continuous and persistent foam generation, further improving washing effectiveness.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of this application embodiment, the step of controlling the intermittent dispensing of washing liquid according to the on / off ratio includes:

[0010] The dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle are determined according to the stated start-stop ratio when the detergent is dispensed intermittently.

[0011] Determine the interval time between adjacent dispensing cycles, wherein the washing liquid is not dispensed during the interval time;

[0012] The detergent is intermittently dispensed according to the specified dispensing time, pause dispensing time, and interval time.

[0013] By adopting this implementation method, and by determining the dispensing time, pause time, and interval time for each dispensing cycle, it helps to ensure the continuity and persistence of foam generation during water intake, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, determining the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when the washing liquid is dispensed intermittently according to the on / off ratio includes:

[0015] The dispensing time is calculated based on the start-stop ratio and the total time for dispensing detergent.

[0016] The suspension time is calculated based on the delivery time and the start-stop ratio.

[0017] The time for adding the detergent is less than the total time for adding the detergent.

[0018] By adopting this implementation method, the dispensing time is linked to the total dispensing time of the detergent, and the pause dispensing time is calculated based on the dispensing time. This makes the determination of dispensing time and pause dispensing time more in line with the needs of the load to be washed, which helps to improve the washing effect.

[0019] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of this application embodiment, determining the interval time between adjacent delivery cycles includes:

[0020] The delivery cycle is determined based on the delivery time and the pause time.

[0021] The number of cycles is calculated based on the total time and cycle of detergent application.

[0022] The interval time is calculated based on the number of cycles, the delivery cycle, and the total water inlet time, so that the duration from the start of the first delivery cycle to the end of the last delivery cycle is the same as the total water inlet time.

[0023] By adopting this implementation method, the washing liquid is intermittently added throughout the water intake process, which helps to improve the continuity and persistence of washing liquid addition, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0024] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, determining the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when the washing liquid is dispensed intermittently according to the on / off ratio includes:

[0025] The start-stop ratio is increased, and the injection time and pause injection time are determined in the early period of the total water injection time according to the increased start-stop ratio. The early period refers to the time period from the start of water injection to the actual water injection time, which is a preset proportion of the total water injection time.

[0026] By adopting this implementation method, the on-off ratio is increased in the early stage, resulting in more foam in the early stage, which helps to improve the efficiency of foam generation and generate foam earlier, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0027] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the method is applied to a garment processing device, which includes a processing drum and a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe, both of which are connected to the processing drum. A detergent dispensing device is provided on the first water inlet pipe. The method further includes:

[0028] If water is introduced using the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe, then the target water intake volume introduced by the second water inlet pipe is obtained;

[0029] The total water intake time for water intake via the first water intake pipeline is adjusted according to the target water intake volume.

[0030] The start-stop ratio is re-determined based on the revised total water intake time.

[0031] By adopting this implementation method, when both the second and first water inlet pipes are filled with water, the on / off ratio is adjusted, which is beneficial to changing parameters such as the dispensing time. This makes the dispensing of washing liquid more consistent with the actual water inlet situation and avoids the situation where water inlet ends but washing liquid is not completely dispensed.

[0032] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, it is applied to a clothing processing device, the clothing processing device including a processing drum and a first water inlet pipe, the first water inlet pipe being connected to the processing drum, and a detergent dispensing device and a foam generating device being sequentially arranged on the first water inlet pipe;

[0033] The method further includes:

[0034] If the on / off ratio is less than the preset target on / off ratio, then the on / off ratio is replaced with the target on / off ratio; otherwise, the on / off ratio remains unchanged. The target on / off ratio is determined based on the size of the liquid storage space of the foam generating device. The larger the liquid storage space, the smaller the target on / off ratio.

[0035] And / or, if the interval time is greater than the preset target interval time, then the interval time is replaced with the target interval time; otherwise, the interval time remains unchanged. The target interval time is determined according to the size of the liquid storage space of the foam generating device, wherein the larger the liquid storage space, the larger the target interval time.

[0036] By adopting this implementation method, we can avoid an excessively small start-stop ratio and / or excessively large interval time, which makes the addition of washing liquid more reasonable and helps to improve the washing effect.

[0037] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, determining the on / off ratio for detergent dispensing based on the total time for detergent dispensing and the total time for water inlet includes:

[0038] Calculate the difference between the total water inlet time and the total detergent dispensing time;

[0039] The start-stop ratio is obtained by comparing the total time for adding the washing liquid with the difference.

[0040] Using this implementation method, the calculation process of the start-stop ratio is simple and involves fewer calculation steps, which helps to reduce the occupation of computing resources and thus reduce computing costs.

[0041] In conjunction with the first aspect, in an optional implementation of this application embodiment, obtaining the total time for adding washing liquid and the total time for water inlet for the load to be washed includes:

[0042] The load parameters of the load to be washed, the inlet flow rate of the water inlet system, and the washing liquid flow rate of the water inlet system are obtained, wherein the load parameters include parameters characterizing the amount of load;

[0043] The total amount of detergent and the total amount of water to be added are determined based on the load parameters.

[0044] The total time for adding the washing liquid is calculated based on the total amount of washing liquid added and the flow rate of the washing liquid.

[0045] The total water intake time is calculated based on the total water intake volume and the water intake flow rate.

[0046] Using this implementation method, the total time for detergent addition and the total time for water inlet are both calculated using load parameters. This helps to improve the alignment between the total time for detergent addition and the total time for water inlet and the load to be washed, thereby ensuring that the amount of detergent and water entering the load is more in line with the actual needs of the load to be washed and improving the washing effect.

[0047] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the load parameters include at least one of the load quantity, load volume, and load weight;

[0048] The method further includes:

[0049] The greater the number of loads and / or the larger the load volume and / or the greater the load weight, the greater the total amount of washing liquid added and the total amount of water entering the system.

[0050] This implementation method can meet the actual needs of the load to be washed and improve the washing effect.

[0051] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a washing control method for a garment processing device is provided, wherein the liquid inlet control method described above is used for liquid inlet, wherein liquid inlet includes water inlet and washing liquid inlet.

[0052] Using this embodiment, it is beneficial to generate foam earlier and faster when washing the load, thereby improving the washing effect of the load.

[0053] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this application, a garment processing device is provided, which uses the liquid inlet control method described above or the washing control method described above.

[0054] In conjunction with the third aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the garment processing device includes a liquid inlet module, a liquid processing module, and a processing cylinder;

[0055] The liquid inlet module is connected to the liquid processing module and is used to provide water and washing liquid to the liquid processing module;

[0056] The liquid processing module is connected to the liquid inlet module and the processing cylinder respectively, and is used to process the mixture of water and washing liquid provided by the liquid processing module into foam, and to transport the processed mixture into the processing cylinder.

[0057] Using this implementation method, the liquid processing module can process the mixture to generate foam, so that the mixture entering the processing cylinder contains foam, allowing the load to be washed to come into contact with the foam earlier, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0058] In conjunction with the third aspect, in an optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the liquid processing module includes an ozone generator and a foam generator, wherein the inlet end of the foam generator is connected to the outlet end of the liquid inlet module, and the outlet end of the foam generator is connected to the inlet end of the processing cylinder;

[0059] The ozone generator is used to deliver ozone into the foam generator.

[0060] Using this method, the ozone generator can deliver ozone into the foam generator, so that the foam entering the treatment cylinder contains ozone. When the ozone comes into contact with the load to be washed, it can sterilize and improve the washing effect.

[0061] In conjunction with the third aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the liquid inlet module includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe;

[0062] The first water inlet pipe is connected to the treatment cylinder through the foam generator, and a washing liquid dispensing device is provided on the first water inlet pipe;

[0063] The second water inlet pipe is connected to the treatment cylinder.

[0064] Using this implementation method, the dual-inlet pipe setup helps to shorten the water intake time and improve water intake efficiency.

[0065] In conjunction with the third aspect, in one optional implementation of the embodiments of this application, the clothing handling device includes at least one of a washing machine and a washer-dryer combo.

[0066] The technical effects achieved by the second and third aspects mentioned above are similar to those achieved by the corresponding technical means in the first aspect, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0067] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a liquid inlet control method for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the intermittent liquid dispensing method for a clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment;

[0069] Figure 3 This is a structural block diagram of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0070] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in this application embodiment in a specific application;

[0071] Figure 5This is another structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided in this application embodiment in a specific application;

[0072] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0073] Labeling Explanation: 1. Detergent Dispensing and Water Inlet System; 2. Ozone Foam Generating System; 3. Washing Drum System; 11. Automatic Dispensing Inlet Valve; 12. Automatic Detergent Dispensing Device; 13. Automatic Dispensing Washing Water Delivery Pipeline; 14. Manual Dispensing Inlet Valve; 15. Manual Detergent Dispensing Device; 16. Manual Dispensing Washing Water Delivery Pipeline; 21. Foam Generator; 22. Air Inlet Pipe; 23. Check Valve; 24. Ozone Generator; 25. Air Pump; 26. Foam Delivery Pipeline; 27. Foam Nozzle; 28. Pressure Relief Valve; 31. Water Storage Tank; 32. Washing Drum; 33. Door Seal. Detailed Implementation

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] Detergent foam plays a good role in cleaning and softening clothes during the washing process. Currently, most washing machines do not have an active foam generator, so foam is only produced after a period of washing. This results in a slower detergent effect, and some detergent may not completely dissolve in the water, affecting the cleaning performance.

[0078] Furthermore, regarding health and sterilization, gases like ozone, which have good sterilization properties, are difficult to dissolve in water and therefore cannot provide effective sterilization during washing. However, they can adhere to the surface of foam and be encapsulated within it, achieving a good sterilization effect during contact between the foam and clothing. Current foam washing systems, however, fail to fully integrate sterilization with their functions, focusing solely on washing performance.

[0079] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a liquid inlet control method, a washing control method, and an apparatus for a clothing processing device. Taking the liquid inlet control method applied to a washing machine as an example, it can at least solve the following technical problem:

[0080] 1. Solved the problem of detergent dosage based on load and detergent type during foam washing process;

[0081] 2. Solved the problem of intermittent detergent dispensing based on water inflow and detergent dosage;

[0082] 3. Solved the problem of the minimum washing liquid on / off ratio for different foam generator types and chamber volumes;

[0083] 4. Resolved the problem of abnormal foam volume caused by incorrect setting of detergent parameters.

[0084] It has at least one of the following technical effects:

[0085] 1. Adjust the amount of detergent based on the load and type of detergent to keep the total amount of foaming in the washing process within a suitable range. This will achieve the requirements of sterilization, enhanced cleaning, gentle care for clothes, and prevention of color bleeding, without causing problems such as excessive foam protection or excessive rinsing residue due to excessive foam.

[0086] 2. The timing of detergent addition is allocated based on the amount of water entering the system and the amount of detergent added, and the addition is done intermittently to ensure the continuity and persistence of foaming during the process of water entering the system.

[0087] 3. Set a minimum washing liquid on / off ratio for different foam generator types and chamber volumes to prevent foaming interruption or a significant decrease in foam volume due to an excessively small on / off ratio.

[0088] 4. By detecting the foam state inside the drum, the detergent dispensing parameters are corrected to prevent abnormal foam levels caused by users not setting or setting the wrong detergent type.

[0089] It has at least one of the following characteristics:

[0090] 1. A washing machine that uses detergent water combined with a specific gas to foam, thereby enhancing the washing effect through foam, preferably using ozone for foaming, so that the foam formed has good antibacterial, enhanced cleaning, softening and anti-color bleeding effects;

[0091] 2. Calculate the washing water volume and washing liquid dosage based on the load, and adjust the washing liquid dosage according to the type of washing liquid;

[0092] 3. Based on the total washing water volume and total washing liquid volume, allocate the washing liquid addition time to ensure that the washing liquid is added intermittently, so that a mixture of washing liquid and water is always involved in foaming throughout the entire water intake process;

[0093] 4. Set the minimum detergent dosing on / off ratio to prevent foaming from being interrupted or the amount of foam from decreasing significantly if the on / off ratio is too small. If the on / off ratio is insufficient to maintain foaming throughout the entire water intake process, then no foaming will occur when only clean water is added later.

[0094] 5. By detecting the foam state inside the drum, the detergent dispensing parameters are corrected to prevent users from not setting or setting the wrong detergent type. The detergent can be used in the current washing program or, through the memory function, applied to subsequent foam washing programs.

[0095] Next, the liquid inlet control method of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail. The liquid inlet includes at least one of water, detergent, and a mixture of water and detergent. (Refer to...) Figure 1 The flowchart shown is a liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment. The method includes the following processing steps.

[0096] S100: Obtain the total time for adding detergent and the total time for water intake for the load to be washed.

[0097] In one embodiment, the total time for adding detergent and the total time for water intake of the load to be washed can be manually input by the user, or calculated by the garment processing equipment based on parameters such as the load weight and / or the number and / or volume of the load to be washed. Specifically, a preset table can be used, with multiple missing items for load weight and / or load number and / or load volume. When the load parameters of the load to be washed fall within a certain range, the total time for adding detergent and the total time for water intake corresponding to that range can be used as the total time for adding detergent and the total time for water intake of the load to be washed.

[0098] S102. Determine the start-stop ratio for detergent dispensing based on the total time for detergent dispensing and the total time for water inlet.

[0099] In one embodiment, the on-off ratio refers to the ratio of the time spent adding detergent to the time spent not adding detergent. For example, an on-off ratio of 1:2 indicates that the time spent adding detergent is equal to the time spent not adding detergent, which is 1:2. It should be noted that the on-off ratio does not necessarily represent the total time spent adding detergent to the total time spent not adding detergent; as long as the ratio meets the on-off ratio requirement, it is acceptable.

[0100] S104. Control the intermittent addition of washing liquid according to the start-stop ratio.

[0101] In one embodiment, intermittent dispensing means dispensing the detergent non-continuously, with time periods during which no detergent is dispensed.

[0102] In this embodiment, by calculating the on-off ratio of detergent dispensing and dispensing intermittently according to this ratio, the detergent is dispensed in batches. This not only reduces the amount of detergent dispensed at a time but also extends the dispensing time. The reduced amount dispensed at a time allows the detergent to mix with water more quickly and thoroughly, generating foam and improving foam formation efficiency and appearance time, thus enhancing washing performance. Furthermore, the intermittent dispensing extends the overall dispensing time, resulting in a larger proportion of the water intake process being spent on detergent dispensing. This promotes continuous and persistent foam generation, further improving washing effectiveness.

[0103] In one possible embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the intermittent dosing of detergent is controlled according to the on / off ratio, including:

[0104] S200. Determine the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when dispensing detergent intermittently according to the on / off ratio.

[0105] In one embodiment, the on / off ratio can be directly used as the delivery time and the pause delivery time. For example, if the on / off ratio is 1:2, the delivery time is 1 second and the pause delivery time is 2 seconds. Alternatively, the on / off ratio can be increased by a preset multiple to obtain the delivery time and the pause delivery time.

[0106] S202. Determine the interval between adjacent delivery cycles.

[0107] During the intermittent period, no detergent is added.

[0108] In one embodiment, in addition to the pause time within each delivery cycle, an interval time is also set between adjacent delivery cycles. The interval time can be preset or determined based on the start-stop ratio. For example, there is a preset table showing the relationship between the start-stop ratio and the interval time. Once the start-stop ratio is determined, the corresponding interval time can be found in the table.

[0109] S204. The detergent is intermittently dispensed according to the dispensing time, pause dispensing time, and interval time.

[0110] By adopting this implementation method, and by determining the dispensing time, pause time, and interval time for each dispensing cycle, it helps to ensure the continuity and persistence of foam generation during water intake, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0111] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, determining the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when intermittently dispensing the detergent according to the on / off ratio includes:

[0112] Calculate the dispensing time based on the start-stop ratio and the total time for detergent dispensing.

[0113] The suspension period is calculated based on the delivery time and the ratio of when deliveries are suspended to when they are put out.

[0114] The time spent adding the detergent is less than the total time spent adding the detergent.

[0115] For example, if the start-stop ratio is 1:8 and the total detergent dispensing time is 120 seconds, the number of dispensing cycles can be adjusted accordingly. For instance, if 10 cycles are executed, the dispensing time within a single cycle would be 12 seconds. Based on the ratio, the pause dispensing time within a single cycle would then be determined to be 96 seconds.

[0116] By adopting this implementation method, the dispensing time is linked to the total dispensing time of the detergent, and the pause dispensing time is calculated based on the dispensing time. This makes the determination of dispensing time and pause dispensing time more in line with the needs of the load to be washed, which helps to improve the washing effect.

[0117] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, determining the interval time between adjacent delivery cycles includes:

[0118] The deployment cycle is determined based on the deployment time and the suspension time.

[0119] Calculate the number of cycles based on the total time and cycle of detergent application;

[0120] The interval time is calculated based on the number of cycles, the delivery cycle, and the total water inflow time, so that the duration from the start of the first delivery cycle to the end of the last delivery cycle is the same as the total water inflow time.

[0121] By adopting this implementation method, the washing liquid is intermittently added throughout the water intake process, which helps to improve the continuity and persistence of washing liquid addition, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0122] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, determining the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when intermittently dispensing the detergent according to the on / off ratio includes:

[0123] The start-stop ratio is increased, and the injection time and suspension time are determined in the early period of the total water inlet time according to the increased start-stop ratio. The early period refers to the time period from the start of water inlet to the actual water inlet time as a preset proportion of the total water inlet time.

[0124] By adopting this implementation method, the on-off ratio is increased in the early stage, resulting in more foam in the early stage, which helps to improve the efficiency of foam generation and generate foam earlier, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0125] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the method is applied to a clothing processing device, which includes a processing drum and a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe. Both the first and second water inlet pipes are connected to the processing drum, and a detergent dispensing device is provided on the first water inlet pipe. The method further includes:

[0126] If water is introduced using the first inlet pipe and the second inlet pipe, then the target water intake volume introduced by the second inlet pipe is obtained.

[0127] The total water intake time for water intake via the first inlet pipe is adjusted according to the target water intake volume.

[0128] The start-up / shutdown ratio will be re-determined based on the revised total influent time.

[0129] By adopting this implementation method, when both the second and first water inlet pipes are filled with water, the on / off ratio is adjusted, which is beneficial to changing parameters such as the dispensing time. This makes the dispensing of washing liquid more consistent with the actual water inlet situation and avoids the situation where water inlet ends but washing liquid is not completely dispensed.

[0130] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, it is applied to a clothing processing device, which includes a processing drum and a first water inlet pipe. The first water inlet pipe is connected to the processing drum, and a detergent dispensing device and a foam generating device are sequentially arranged on the first water inlet pipe.

[0131] The method also includes:

[0132] If the on / off ratio is less than the preset target on / off ratio, the on / off ratio is replaced with the target on / off ratio; otherwise, the on / off ratio remains unchanged. The target on / off ratio is determined based on the size of the liquid storage space of the foam generator. The larger the liquid storage space, the smaller the target on / off ratio.

[0133] And / or, if the interval time is greater than the preset target interval time, the interval time is replaced with the target interval time; otherwise, the interval time remains unchanged. The target interval time is determined according to the size of the liquid storage space of the foam generating device, wherein the larger the liquid storage space, the larger the target interval time.

[0134] By adopting this implementation method, we can avoid an excessively small start-stop ratio and / or excessively large interval time, which makes the addition of washing liquid more reasonable and helps to improve the washing effect.

[0135] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, determining the on / off ratio for detergent dispensing based on the total detergent dispensing time and the total water inlet time includes:

[0136] Calculate the difference between the total water inlet time and the total detergent dispensing time;

[0137] The start-stop ratio is obtained by comparing the total time for adding detergent with the difference.

[0138] Using this implementation method, the calculation process of the start-stop ratio is simple and involves fewer calculation steps, which helps to reduce the occupation of computing resources and thus reduce computing costs.

[0139] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, obtaining the total time for adding washing liquid and the total time for water inlet for the load to be washed includes:

[0140] Obtain the load parameters of the load to be washed, the inlet water flow rate of the inlet water system, and the washing liquid flow rate of the inlet water system. The load parameters include parameters that characterize the amount of load.

[0141] Determine the total amount of detergent and the total amount of water to be added based on the load parameters;

[0142] The total time for adding detergent is calculated based on the total amount of detergent added and the detergent flow rate.

[0143] The total inflow time is calculated based on the total inflow volume and inflow flow rate.

[0144] Using this implementation method, the total time for detergent addition and the total time for water inlet are both calculated using load parameters. This helps to improve the alignment between the total time for detergent addition and the total time for water inlet and the load to be washed, thereby ensuring that the amount of detergent and water entering the load is more in line with the actual needs of the load to be washed and improving the washing effect.

[0145] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the load parameters include at least one of the load quantity, load volume, and load weight;

[0146] The method also includes:

[0147] The larger the number of loads and / or the larger the load volume and / or the larger the load weight, the greater the total amount of detergent added and the total amount of water entering the system.

[0148] This implementation method can meet the actual needs of the load to be washed and improve the washing effect.

[0149] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the method further includes:

[0150] Obtain the foam state inside the processing cylinder;

[0151] The total time for adding detergent and / or the on / off ratio are adjusted according to the foam state to ensure that the foam state meets the preset conditions.

[0152] The foam state includes foam quantity, and the state condition includes the foam quantity range. When the foam quantity is within the foam quantity range, the state condition is determined to be met; otherwise, the total detergent addition time and / or on / off ratio are adjusted.

[0153] Specifically, when adjusting the total detergent dispensing time and / or the on / off ratio, the total detergent dispensing time and / or the on / off ratio are adjusted in a direction that brings the foam amount closer to the foam amount range, until the newly detected foam amount is within the foam amount range.

[0154] This application also provides a washing control method for a garment processing device, which uses the above-mentioned liquid inlet control method to introduce liquid, wherein the liquid inlet includes water and washing liquid.

[0155] Using this embodiment, it is beneficial to generate foam earlier and faster when washing the load, thereby improving the washing effect of the load.

[0156] This application also provides a garment processing device that uses the above-described liquid inlet control method or the above-described washing control method for liquid inlet.

[0157] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the garment processing equipment includes a liquid inlet module, a liquid processing module, and a processing cylinder;

[0158] The liquid inlet module is connected to the liquid processing module and is used to supply water and washing solution to the liquid processing module.

[0159] The liquid processing module is connected to the liquid inlet module and the processing cylinder respectively. It is used to process the mixture of water and washing liquid provided by the liquid processing module into foam and to transport the processed mixture into the processing cylinder.

[0160] Using this implementation method, the liquid processing module can process the mixture to generate foam, so that the mixture entering the processing cylinder contains foam, allowing the load to be washed to come into contact with the foam earlier, thereby improving the washing effect.

[0161] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the liquid processing module includes an ozone generator and a foam generator, wherein the inlet end of the foam generator is connected to the outlet end of the liquid inlet module, and the outlet end of the foam generator is connected to the inlet end of the processing cylinder.

[0162] An ozone generator is used to deliver ozone into a foam generator.

[0163] Using this method, the ozone generator can deliver ozone into the foam generator, so that the foam entering the treatment cylinder contains ozone. When the ozone comes into contact with the load to be washed, it can sterilize and improve the washing effect.

[0164] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the liquid inlet module includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe;

[0165] The first water inlet pipe is connected to the treatment cylinder through a foam generator, and a washing liquid dispensing device is installed on the first water inlet pipe.

[0166] The second water inlet pipe is connected to the treatment cylinder.

[0167] Using this implementation method, the dual-inlet pipe setup helps to shorten the water intake time and improve water intake efficiency.

[0168] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the clothing handling device includes at least one of a washing machine and a washer-dryer combo.

[0169] 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.

[0170] In one specific implementation of the embodiments of this application, the liquid inlet control method, washing control method, and equipment of the garment processing equipment include the following processing steps:

[0171] like Figure 4 As shown, taking a drum washing machine as an example, the main system components related to the foam washing function of this washing machine include the detergent dispensing and water inlet system 1, the ozone foam generating system 2, and the washing drum system 3.

[0172] The automatic detergent dispensing system in the detergent dispensing and water inlet system 1 includes an automatic dispensing inlet valve 11, an automatic detergent dispensing device 12, and an automatic detergent dispensing water delivery pipeline 13. When automatic detergent dispensing is performed, the automatic dispensing inlet valve 11 is opened, and detergent water enters the automatic detergent dispensing device 12. At the same time, the detergent dispensing pump is turned on, pumping the detergent from the detergent storage chamber according to the set dispensing amount. Under the impact of the detergent water, the detergent enters the detergent mixing chamber for mixing and dissolution, and then is supplied to the ozone foam generating system 2 through the automatic detergent dispensing water delivery pipeline 13.

[0173] The manual detergent dispensing system in the detergent dispensing and water inlet system 1 includes a manual dispensing inlet valve 14, a manual detergent dispensing device 15, and a manual detergent dispensing water delivery pipeline 16. When manually dispensing detergent, the manual dispensing inlet valve 14 is opened, allowing detergent water to enter the manual detergent dispensing device 15, rinsing the manually dispensed detergent, mixing and dissolving it, and then dispensing it into the water storage tank 31 through the manual detergent dispensing water delivery pipeline 16. A pressure relief valve 28 is installed on the pipeline connecting the manual detergent dispensing device 15 and the automatic detergent dispensing water delivery pipeline 13.

[0174] The foam generator 21 uses a jet foaming method, eliminating the need for an air pump 25. Washing water from the automatic washing water delivery pipeline 13 passes through the foam generator 21, which is composed of a Venturi jet injector. The jet generates negative pressure to draw in air and create foam, which is then delivered from the foam delivery pipeline 26 to the foam nozzle 27, located inside the washing tub 32, spraying the foam into the tub. During foaming, the ozone generator 24 produces ozone, which is drawn into the injector through the one-way valve 23 and the air inlet pipe 22 to participate in the foaming process.

[0175] like Figure 5 As shown, the foam generator 21 can be generated by aeration. The air pump 25 pumps external air into the ozone generator 24 to produce high concentrations of ozone gas, which then enters the foam generator 21, which consists of a liquid storage chamber and a porous aeration head, through the one-way valve 23 and the air inlet pipe 22.

[0176] The washing drum system 3 specifically includes a water storage tank 31, a washing drum 32, and a door seal 33.

[0177] like Figure 6As shown, based on the amount of detergent added and the amount of water entering the tank, as well as the detergent addition speed and the water entering speed, the required detergent addition time and water entering time are calculated. Usually, the water entering time is much longer than the effective detergent addition time. Therefore, the detergent addition is set to intermittent addition and evenly distributed during the water entering process, so that the overall detergent addition time (including the intermittent time) is basically consistent with the time of water entering and foaming of the foam nozzle, so that throughout the water entering process, there is always a mixture of detergent and water participating in foaming, forming stable and continuous foam and adding it to the washing drum.

[0178] Furthermore, a minimum detergent dosing on / off ratio and a maximum interval can be set to prevent foaming interruption or a significant decrease in foam volume due to an excessively low on / off ratio or excessively long interval. If the on / off ratio is insufficient to maintain foaming throughout the entire water intake process, then no foaming will occur when only clean water is added later.

[0179] The minimum detergent dosing on / off ratio is related to the type of foam generator. For aeration foaming systems, the storage foaming chamber has a certain buffer space, which can maintain a certain detergent concentration and prevent foaming from being interrupted. Therefore, the minimum detergent dosing on / off ratio can be set smaller, and the maximum interval time can be set larger. However, jet foaming systems have insufficient buffer space and need to douse detergent at high frequency and low intervals. Consequently, the minimum detergent dosing on / off ratio is correspondingly larger, and the maximum interval time can be set smaller to maintain uninterrupted foaming.

[0180] The following are specific implementation examples of the present invention:

[0181] The optimal water intake is calculated to be M_water. The water flow rate under the normal water pressure range of the urban water supply network, based on the inlet valve diameter, is Q_water. Therefore, the water intake time T_water = M_water / Q_water.

[0182] Preferably, the range of M water is 3-30L. Further, when the load is 0-1kg, the range of M water is 3-10L; when the load is 1-3kg, the range of M water is 6-20L; when the load is 3-6kg, the range of M water is 8-25L; and when the load is 6-12kg, the range of M water is 6-30L.

[0183] The inlet flow rate of the inlet valve at 0.24MPa is the standard inlet flow rate Q_water, preferably in the range of 2-10L / min.

[0184] Calculations show that the optimal detergent dosage is M_liquid, and the rated dispensing flow rate of the detergent dispensing device is Q_liquid. Therefore, the effective dispensing time T_liquid = M_liquid / Q_liquid.

[0185] Preferably, the range of M solution is 3-70L. Further, when the load is 0-1kg, the range of M solution is 3-20mL; when the load is 1-3kg, the range of M solution is 6-40mL; when the load is 3-6kg, the range of M solution is 8-50mL; and when the load is 6-12kg, the range of M solution is 10-70mL.

[0186] Preferably, the rated dispensing flow rate Qliquid of the washing liquid dispensing device is in the range of 0.5-2 mL / s.

[0187] The start-stop ratio of the detergent dispensing is R = T_liquid / (T_water - T_liquid), and the start time of detergent dispensing in a single start-stop cycle is not less than the minimum action time required for a single dispensing of detergent, which is generally 1 second.

[0188] Taking M_liquid = 20 mL and Q_liquid = 1 mL / s as an example, T_liquid = M_liquid / Q_liquid = 20 s.

[0189] Taking M_water = 15L and Q_water = 5L / min as an example, T_water = M_water / Q_water = 3min = 180s.

[0190] Therefore, the start-stop ratio of detergent dosing R = T_liquid / (T_water - T_liquid) = 20 / (180 - 20) = 1:8

[0191] The detergent can be dispensed at a rhythm of 1 second on and 8 seconds off, or at a rhythm of 2 seconds on and 16 seconds off.

[0192] Preferably, water can be introduced through a separate water inlet pipe, such as the manual water inlet pipe 16, entering the tank from the side of the water storage tank, without the need for manual addition of detergent. The purpose is to divert some of the water inlet, effectively reducing the amount of water entering the tank from the foam nozzle, thereby increasing the on / off ratio of detergent addition, resulting in a more concentrated detergent solution and a more consistent foaming effect. Both water inlets can be activated simultaneously to increase the water inlet rate.

[0193] Taking the above dosage as an example, if half of the water is manually added, the amount of water entering from the foam nozzle (M) will decrease from 15L to 7.5L, the water inlet time (T) will decrease from 3min to 1.5min, and the detergent addition on / off ratio (R) will decrease from 1:8 to 1:4, resulting in more consistent and stable foaming.

[0194] Alternatively, the water can be diverted entirely through the foam nozzles without opening the manual water inlet valve. To ensure continuous foam dispensing, a high detergent dispensing on / off ratio can be maintained initially, allowing the foam generator to continuously generate foam and dispense it into the drum. After the detergent dispensing is complete, clean water is dispensed from the foam nozzles to bring the total washing water volume to the set value.

[0195] Based on the type and specifications of the foam generator, set the corresponding minimum on / off ratio for detergent dispensing, as well as the maximum interval time. If the calculated detergent dispensing on / off ratio R is less than the set minimum on / off ratio R0, detergent dispensing will be performed according to the minimum on / off ratio R0; otherwise, it will be performed according to the calculated detergent dispensing on / off ratio R.

[0196] Preferably, within each detergent dispensing start-stop cycle, the dispensing time Topen should be greater than the minimum single-action time Topen0 that the detergent dispensing device can achieve. Further, Topen0 can be set to 1 second. Based on this, Topen should be as small as possible so that under the same dispensing start-stop ratio, the interval time Tclose is correspondingly reduced.

[0197] Furthermore, a maximum intermittent detergent dispensing time Toff0 is set. If the calculated Toff is greater than Toff0, then Toff0 is used to prevent excessively long intermittent times from causing foam flow interruption. Otherwise, the calculated Toff is used. Ozone foam dispensing and drum washing are then performed.

[0198] If the washing water inlet time is longer than the washing liquid inlet time (including intermittent inlet time) due to adjustments in the on / off ratio of the washing liquid dosing and the intermittent dosing time, the excess water inlet time can be compensated by opening an additional water inlet pipe, directly adding water without foaming, or increasing the washing water inlet flow rate.

[0199] Preferably, for the foaming chamber aeration foaming system, the minimum on-off ratio R0 of the detergent addition ranges from 1:15 to 1:8, and the maximum intermittent addition time T_off ranges from 8 to 15 seconds.

[0200] For jet aspiration foaming systems, the minimum on-off ratio R0 for detergent addition ranges from 1:8 to 1:3, and the maximum intermittent addition time T0 ranges from 3 to 8 seconds.

[0201] In addition, the detergent dispensing parameters can be corrected by detecting the foam state inside the drum, preventing users from not setting or setting the wrong detergent type. This can be used in the current washing program or, through the memory function, applied to subsequent foam washing programs.

[0202] The ozone foam washing program can calculate the washing water volume and detergent dosage based on the washing load, and adjust the detergent dosage based on information such as detergent type, water hardness, clothing type, and degree of soiling.

[0203] 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.

[0204] 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.

[0205] 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.

[0206] 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.

[0207] 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.

[0208] 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.

[0209] 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 liquid inlet control method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The method includes: Obtain the total time for detergent dispensing and the total time for water inlet for the load to be washed; The start-stop ratio for detergent dispensing is determined based on the total time for detergent dispensing and the total time for water inlet. The washing liquid is intermittently added according to the stated on / off ratio; in: The step of determining the start-stop ratio for detergent dispensing based on the total detergent dispensing time and the total water inlet time includes: Calculate the difference between the total water inlet time and the total detergent dispensing time; The start-stop ratio is obtained by comparing the total time for adding the washing liquid with the difference. The method of controlling the intermittent dosing of washing liquid according to the on / off ratio includes: The dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle are determined according to the stated start-stop ratio when the detergent is dispensed intermittently. Determine the interval between adjacent application cycles, wherein the washing liquid is not applied during the interval; The detergent is intermittently dispensed according to the specified dispensing time, pause dispensing time, and interval time.

2. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination of the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when intermittently dispensing the washing liquid according to the on / off ratio includes: The dispensing time is calculated based on the start-stop ratio and the total time for dispensing detergent. The suspension time is calculated based on the delivery time and the start-stop ratio. The time for adding the detergent is less than the total time for adding the detergent.

3. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the interval time between adjacent delivery cycles includes: The delivery cycle is determined based on the delivery time and the pause time. The number of cycles is calculated based on the total time and cycle of detergent application. The interval time is calculated based on the number of cycles, the delivery cycle, and the total water inlet time, so that the duration from the start of the first delivery cycle to the end of the last delivery cycle is the same as the total water inlet time.

4. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The determination of the dispensing time and pause time within each dispensing cycle when intermittently dispensing the washing liquid according to the on / off ratio includes: The start-stop ratio is increased, and the injection time and pause injection time are determined in the early period of the total water injection time according to the increased start-stop ratio. The early period refers to the time period from the start of water injection to the actual water injection time, which is a preset proportion of the total water injection time.

5. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the total time for adding detergent and the total time for water inlet for the load to be washed includes: Obtain the load parameters, inlet water flow rate, and washing liquid flow rate of the load to be washed, wherein the load parameters include parameters characterizing the amount of load; The total amount of detergent and the total amount of water to be added are determined based on the load parameters. The total time for adding the washing liquid is calculated based on the total amount of washing liquid added and the flow rate of the washing liquid. The total water intake time is calculated based on the total water intake volume and the water intake flow rate.

6. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The load parameters include at least one of the following: load quantity, load volume, and load weight; The method further includes: The greater the number of loads and / or the larger the load volume and / or the greater the load weight, the greater the total amount of washing liquid added and the total amount of water entering the system.

7. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a processing drum and a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe, both of which are connected to the processing drum. A detergent dispensing device is installed on the first water inlet pipe. The method further includes: If water is introduced using the first water inlet pipe and the second water inlet pipe, then the target water intake volume introduced by the second water inlet pipe is obtained; The total water intake time for water intake via the first water intake pipeline is adjusted according to the target water intake volume. The start-stop ratio is re-determined based on the revised total water intake time.

8. The liquid inlet control method for the garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a processing drum and a first water inlet pipe. The first water inlet pipe is connected to the processing drum, and a detergent dispensing device and a foam generating device are sequentially arranged on the first water inlet pipe. The method further includes: If the on / off ratio is less than the preset target on / off ratio, then the on / off ratio is replaced with the target on / off ratio; otherwise, the on / off ratio remains unchanged. The target on / off ratio is determined based on the size of the liquid storage space of the foam generating device. The larger the liquid storage space, the smaller the target on / off ratio. And / or, if the interval time is greater than the preset target interval time, then the interval time is replaced with the target interval time; otherwise, the interval time remains unchanged. The target interval time is determined according to the size of the liquid storage space of the foam generating device, wherein the larger the liquid storage space, the larger the target interval time.

9. A washing control method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The liquid inlet control method according to any one of claims 1-8 is used for liquid inlet, wherein liquid inlet includes water inlet and washing liquid inlet.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Liquid is introduced using the liquid inlet control method according to any one of claims 1-8 or the washing control method according to claim 9.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a liquid inlet module, a liquid processing module, and a processing cylinder; The liquid inlet module is connected to the liquid processing module and is used to provide water and washing liquid to the liquid processing module; The liquid processing module is connected to the liquid inlet module and the processing cylinder respectively, and is used to process the mixture of water and washing liquid provided by the liquid processing module into foam, and to transport the processed mixture into the processing cylinder.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The liquid processing module includes an ozone generator and a foam generating device. The inlet of the foam generating device is connected to the outlet of the liquid inlet module, and the outlet of the foam generating device is connected to the inlet of the processing cylinder. The ozone generator is used to deliver ozone into the foam generating device.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The liquid inlet module includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe; The first water inlet pipe is connected to the treatment cylinder through the foam generating device, and a washing liquid dispensing device is provided on the first water inlet pipe; The second water inlet pipe is connected to the treatment cylinder.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 10-13, characterized in that, The garment handling equipment includes at least one of a washing machine and a washer-dryer combo.

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