Control method of washing machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a control method of a washing machine. The washing machine is in communication connection with an intelligent bath heater. A liftable clothes airing rod is arranged on the intelligent bath heater; in the process that the washing machine executes the washing procedure of washing clothes, a control instruction is formed based on the operation parameters of the washing machine, the control instruction is transmitted to the intelligent bath heater, and a clothes airing rod of the intelligent bath heater is controlled to descend to the low clothes hanging height or ascend to the high airing height. The household appliance system has the advantages that the washing machine is in signal communication with the intelligent bath heater, a user can control the intelligent bath heater through the washing machine, the washing machine can control the clothes airing rod to ascend and descend automatically according to the operation condition, linkage between household appliances is achieved, the intelligence of the household appliance system is improved, and convenience is provided for use of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of household appliances, and in particular relates to a control method for a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, home appliances such as washing machines and smart bathroom heaters have become essential appliances for family life. For families living in small apartments, most of them rarely have a separate balcony for drying clothes, or the balcony is connected to the living room. Drying clothes on a regular basis is often inconvenient. Therefore, smart bathroom heaters with retractable clothes drying rods have appeared on the market. Normally, the clothes drying rod is located near the roof. When it is needed, the clothes drying rod moves downward to facilitate the user to hang clothes.

[0003] But there are problems: for small houses, most families choose to install the washing machine in the bathroom, and in the inner corner of the bathroom. The control panel of the smart bathroom heater is usually set on the wall at the bathroom door, and the smart bathroom heater is set in the middle of the bathroom roof. The user controls the clothesline to descend at the bathroom door and walks to the washing machine, and after hanging the clothes, walks to the bathroom door to control the clothesline to rise. The clothesline and the hung clothes will affect the user's passage, which brings inconvenience to the user and reduces the user's recognition of the smart bathroom heater with a clothesline.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a control method for a washing machine. By connecting the washing machine with the smart bathroom heater signal, the washing machine controls the automatic lifting and lowering of the clothesline according to the operating conditions, so that the user can control the lifting rod without specifically using the control panel of the smart bathroom heater, thereby solving the problem of the inconvenience of using the clothesline of the smart bathroom heater.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted in the present invention is: a control method for a washing machine, wherein the washing machine is communicatively connected to a smart bathroom heater; a liftable clothes drying rod is provided on the smart bathroom heater; when the washing machine executes the washing program for washing clothes, the washing machine forms a control instruction based on its own operating parameters, and the control instruction is transmitted to the smart bathroom heater to control the clothes drying rod of the smart bathroom heater to descend to a lower hanging height or rise to a higher drying height.

[0007] Furthermore, when the washing machine executes the washing program, the remaining running time of the washing program is obtained to determine whether the remaining time is less than or equal to the preset automatic rod lowering time; if so, the clothes rod is controlled to be lowered to the hanging height; if not, the clothes rod remains in the current position.

[0008] Furthermore, the washing machine is provided with an automatic clothes drying program option for the user to select; after the remaining time is less than or equal to the automatic rod lowering time, it is determined whether the user selects the automatic clothes drying program; if so, the clothes drying rod is controlled to descend to the clothes hanging height; if not, the clothes drying rod remains in the current position.

[0009] Furthermore, after the clothes-drying rod is lowered to the clothes-hanging height, the washing machine determines whether the washing program is finished; if so, the clothes-drying rod is controlled to rise to the preset drying height; if not, the clothes-drying rod is kept at the clothes-hanging height.

[0010] Furthermore, after the washing machine completes the washing program and a preset dwell time has elapsed, the washing machine controls the clothes drying rod to rise to a drying height.

[0011] Furthermore, the clothesline of the smart bathroom heater is normally located at a preset storage height; after the washing machine completes the washing program and stays for a preset time, it determines whether there are clothes hanging on the clothesline; if so, the clothesline is controlled to rise to the drying height; if not, the clothesline is controlled to rise to the storage height and the drying program ends.

[0012] Furthermore, after the washing machine completes the washing process, it is determined whether the door of the washing machine is open; if so, the clothes drying rod is controlled to descend to the height for hanging clothes; if not, the clothes drying rod remains at the current position.

[0013] Furthermore, after the door of the washing machine is opened, and when the washing machine detects that the door is closed, the clothes drying rod is controlled to rise to the clothes drying height.

[0014] Furthermore, the washing machine is provided with a manual clothes-drying program option for the user to select. When the user selects the manual clothes-drying program, the clothes-drying rod of the smart bathroom heater is controlled to descend to the height for hanging clothes.

[0015] Furthermore, the washing machine is provided with an image acquisition module, which can acquire the height information of the user located in front of the washing machine and adjust the height value of the clothes hanging height according to the acquired height information.

[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: by connecting the washing machine and the smart bathroom heater signal, the user can not only control the smart bathroom heater through the washing machine, but the washing machine can also control the automatic lifting of the clothes drying rod according to the operating conditions, thereby realizing the linkage between home appliances, improving the intelligence of the home appliance system, and providing convenience for users; in addition, the smart bathroom heater and the washing machine can share a set of circuit boards, and only circuit elements for receiving and identifying signals are set in the smart bathroom heater. The washing machine and the smart bathroom heater are controlled by the circuit board in the washing machine, thereby reducing the overall production cost of the washing machine and the smart bathroom heater.

[0017] At the same time, the present invention has a simple structure, significant effects, and is suitable for popularization and use.

[0018] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] 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 undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a washing machine and a smart bathroom heater according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing machine and the smart bathroom heater when the clothes drying rod of the smart bathroom heater is at the clothes hanging height according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 1 is a schematic diagram of the steps of a first control mode of an automatic clothes drying program of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 1 is a schematic diagram of the steps of the second control mode of the automatic clothes drying program of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the picture: 1. Washing machine; 2. Smart bathroom heater; 201. Clothesline.

[0025] 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 rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a control method for a washing machine 1 is introduced, wherein the washing machine 1 is communicatively connected with the smart bathroom heater 2; a liftable clothes-drying rod 201 is provided on the smart bathroom heater 2; during the execution of the washing program for washing clothes, the washing machine 1 forms a control instruction based on its own operating parameters, and the control instruction is transmitted to the smart bathroom heater 2, which controls the clothes-drying rod 201 of the smart bathroom heater 2 to descend to a lower hanging height or rise to a higher drying height.

[0030] Through the above settings, by connecting the signals of the washing machine 1 and the smart bathroom heater 2, the user can not only control the smart bathroom heater 2 through the washing machine 1, but the washing machine 1 can also control the automatic lifting of the clothes drying rod 201 according to the operating conditions, thereby realizing the linkage between home appliances, improving the intelligence of the home appliance system, and providing convenience for users; in addition, the smart bathroom heater 2 and the washing machine 1 can share a set of circuit boards, and only circuit elements for receiving and identifying signals are set in the smart bathroom heater 2. The washing machine 1 and the smart bathroom heater 2 are controlled through the circuit board in the washing machine 1, thereby reducing the overall production cost of the washing machine 1 and the smart bathroom heater 2.

[0031] It should be noted that Figure 1 and Figure 2 The dotted line between the smart bathroom heater 2 and the washing machine 1 represents the signal connection between the two.

[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, signal communication is achieved between the washing machine 1 and the smart bathroom heater 2 through a wired connection or wireless signal transmission technology.

[0033] like Figure 1-3 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the automatic clothes drying program of the washing machine 1 includes at least a first control mode. In the first control mode, the washing machine 1 determines whether to lower or raise the clothes drying rod 201 according to the remaining time of the washing program.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the washing machine 1 executes the washing program, the remaining running time of the washing program is obtained, and it is determined whether the remaining time is less than or equal to the preset automatic rod lowering time; if so, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to be lowered to the hanging height; if not, the clothes drying rod 201 remains in the current position.

[0035] Through the above-mentioned setting, during the operation of the washing machine 1, the clothesline 201 is kept at a higher position and will not affect the user's daily activities. At the same time, after the washing program is completed, the clothesline 201 has been lowered to the clothes drying height in advance. The user does not need to wait for the clothesline 201 to descend, and can directly hang the washed clothes on the clothesline 201, which saves the user time in the hanging process and improves the intelligence of the home appliance system.

[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine 1 is provided with an automatic clothes drying program option for the user to select; after the remaining time is less than or equal to the automatic rod lowering time, it is determined whether the user selects the automatic clothes drying program; if so, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to descend to the clothes hanging height; if not, the clothes drying rod 201 remains in the current position.

[0037] Since users do not need to use the smart bathroom heater 2 to dry clothes every time, by first confirming with the user whether it is necessary, and then automatically raising and lowering the clothes drying rod 201 of the smart bathroom heater 2, the operation of the home appliance system can better meet the user's wishes.

[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the washing machine 1 determines that the remaining time is less than or equal to the automatic rod lowering time, it prompts the user and waits for the user to choose whether to execute the automatic clothes drying program; it confirms with the user in advance whether it is necessary to use the bathroom heater to dry the clothes, and then executes the raising and lowering of the clothes drying rod 201.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine 1 is provided with a controller. The controller is provided with a button for the user to select the automatic clothes drying program. The user confirms the selection of the automatic clothes drying program by triggering the button.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine 1 is connected to the user's mobile terminal signal. When the remaining time is less than or equal to the automatic rod lowering time, the washing machine 1 pushes a prompt signal and a control instruction of the automatic clothes drying program option for the user to select to the user's mobile terminal, and the user confirms the selection of the automatic clothes drying program through the mobile terminal.

[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine 1 prompts the user to choose whether to execute the automatic clothes drying program before the washing program starts; the user can confirm whether to execute the automatic clothes drying program when setting the parameters of the washing program. The user does not need to wait for the corresponding time node of the washing machine 1, making the user's use more worry-free and convenient.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, after the clothesline 201 is lowered to the clothes hanging height, the washing machine 1 determines whether the washing program is finished; if so, the clothesline 201 is controlled to rise to the preset drying height; if not, the clothesline 201 remains at the clothes hanging height; after the user hangs the clothes, the clothesline 201 can automatically rise to the drying height, so that the user does not need to manually operate the clothesline 201, which provides convenience for the user.

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, after the washing program of the washing machine 1 is completed and a preset stay time has elapsed, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the drying height; by automatically raising the clothes drying rod 201 after a period of time, the user is provided with sufficient time to hang the clothes. At the same time, after the washing machine 1 completes the washing program, the user may be delayed and unable to hang the clothes in time due to other things. By making the clothes drying rod 201 automatically rise after the waiting time, the clothes drying rod 201 is prevented from being in a low position for a long time and hindering the user.

[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clothes-drying rod 201 of the smart bathroom heater 2 is normally located at a preset storage height; after completing the washing program and a preset dwell time, the washing machine 1 determines whether there are clothes hanging on the clothes-drying rod 201; if so, the clothes-drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the drying height; if not, the clothes-drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the storage height and the clothes-drying program is ended; this is to make an intelligent judgment on whether the smart bathroom heater 2 needs to dry clothes, and more importantly, it can also judge whether the user hangs clothes or takes off clothes during this lifting process, and make an intelligent judgment on the subsequent task programs that the smart bathroom heater 2 needs to execute based on the current judgment, thereby further improving the intelligence of the washing machine.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, the lower surface of the smart bathroom heater is provided with a receiving groove that is recessed inward. When the clothes rod is raised to the storage height, the clothes rod is located in the receiving groove; when the clothes rod is raised to the drying height, the clothes rod is set at a certain distance from the receiving groove.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention, a weighing module is provided on the smart bathroom heater 2. When the clothes rod is lowered to the clothes hanging height and the clothes rod 201 is raised from the clothes hanging height, the weighing module respectively obtains the weight of the clothes rod and transmits the measured weight data to the washing machine. The washing machine determines whether the weight of the clothes rod 201 when it is lowered to the drying height is less than the weight when it is raised; if so, there are clothes hanging on the clothes rod 201; if not, there are no clothes hanging on the clothes rod 201.

[0047] Through the above arrangement, the hanging condition of the clothes on the clothes drying rod 201 can be judged by comparing the weight before and after; and in the judgment process, the weight of the clothes drying rod 201 just after it is lowered to the drying height is compared. In the case that there are clothes hung on the clothes drying rod 201 before, this judgment method analyzes the three situations of there being new clothes to be dried, there being no clothes hung on the clothes drying rod, or clothes being taken down, thereby avoiding repeating the automatic clothes drying program for clothes that have been dried, thereby making the home appliance system more intelligent.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present invention, an image acquisition module is provided on the washing machine 1 or the smart bathroom heater 2, which can acquire images of the clothesline 201 and its surroundings; when the clothesline 201 rises, the acquired image is analyzed to determine whether there are clothes hanging on the clothesline 201.

[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the steps of the first control mode of the automatic clothes drying program are:

[0050] S11: Washing program starts;

[0051] S12: Obtain the remaining time of the washing program. If the remaining time is less than or equal to the automatic rod lowering time, execute S13;

[0052] S13: Determine whether the user selects the automatic clothes drying program. If yes, execute S14; if not, execute S17

[0053] S14: Control the clothes-drying rod 201 to descend to the clothes-hanging height, and execute S15;

[0054] S14: After the washing machine 1 completes the washing process, and the clothes drying rod 201 stops at the clothes hanging height for a time greater than or equal to the stagnation time, execute S15;

[0055] S15: Determine whether there are clothes hanging on the clothes drying rod 201; if so, execute S16; if not, execute S17;

[0056] S16: Control the clothes-drying rod 201 to rise to the drying height;

[0057] S17: Control the clothes drying rod 201 to rise to the storage height.

[0058] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown in Figures 4 and 5, in an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic clothes drying program of the washing machine 1 includes at least a second control mode. In the second control mode, the washing machine 1 determines whether to lower or raise the clothes drying rod 201 according to the opening and closing of the door.

[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, after the washing machine 1 completes the washing process, it is determined whether the door of the washing machine 1 is open; if so, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to descend to the clothes hanging height; if not, the clothes drying rod 201 remains at the current position.

[0060] Through the above settings, when the washing machine 1 detects that the door is open, the clothesline 201 of the smart bathroom heater 2 is automatically controlled to descend, so that the clothesline 201 can be lowered from a higher position to the clothes drying height when the user opens the door and takes out the clothes. After the user takes out the clothes, the clothes can be directly hung on the clothesline 201 at the clothes hanging height; in addition, when the user walks to the front of the washing machine 1, the clothesline 201 remains in a higher position and will not hinder the user from passing, thereby improving the intelligence of the home appliance system and thus improving the user experience.

[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, after the clothesline 201 is lowered to the clothes hanging height, the washing machine 1 controls the clothesline 201 to rise to the clothes hanging height when it detects that the door is closed; after the user closes the door, the washing machine 1 can automatically determine that the user no longer needs to hang clothes, thereby controlling the clothesline 201 to automatically rise. The user can leave directly after closing the door without having to control the rising of the clothesline 201, which further improves the intelligence of the home appliance system and further improves the user experience.

[0062] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clothes drying rod 201 of the smart bathroom heater 2 is normally located at a preset storage height; when the washing machine 1 determines that the door is closed, it determines whether there are clothes hanging on the clothes drying rod 201; if so, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the drying height; if not, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the storage height and the clothes drying program is ended.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, the steps of the second control mode of the automatic clothes drying program are:

[0064] S21: After the washing process is completed and when it is detected that the door of the washing machine is opened, execute S22;

[0065] S22: Control the clothes-drying rod 201 to descend to the clothes-hanging height, and execute S23;

[0066] S23: The clothes-drying rod 201 is kept at the clothes-hanging height until the door is detected to be closed, and then S24 is executed;

[0067] S24: Determine whether there are clothes hanging on the clothes drying rod 201; if so, execute S25; if not, execute S26;

[0068] S25: Control the clothes-drying rod 201 to rise to the drying height;

[0069] S26: Control the clothes drying rod 201 to rise to the storage height.

[0070] In an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic clothes drying program of the washing machine 1 includes a first control mode and a second control mode, and the first control mode and the second control mode can be switched between each other; allowing users to select the corresponding automatic control mode according to their own preferences, thereby improving the diversity of home appliance system services.

[0071] Through the above settings, users can choose the corresponding control mode according to their preferences to optimize the user experience.

[0072] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine 1 is provided with a manual clothes-drying program option for the user to select. When the user selects the manual clothes-drying program, the clothes-drying rod 201 of the smart bathroom heater 2 is controlled to descend to the clothes-hanging height.

[0073] For clothes that are not suitable for washing in washing machine 1, such as underwear, panties or silk, users usually choose to wash them by hand. However, due to the small area of ​​the bathroom in small apartments and some users are unwilling to wash clothes in the sink, they usually put the basin for washing on washing machine 1 and wash clothes by hand in front of washing machine 1. Through the above settings, after the user washes the clothes by hand, the corresponding control option on washing machine 1 is triggered to control the automatic lifting of clothes drying rod 201, without having to go to the bathroom door to control it through the control panel of smart bathroom heater 2, which provides convenience for users.

[0074] In an embodiment of the present invention, after the clothesline 201 is lowered to the clothes hanging height and stays at the clothes hanging height for a preset dwell time, the washing machine 1 controls the clothesline 201 to rise to a preset drying height; it automatically rises after the user hangs the clothes, further improving the convenience of the home appliance system.

[0075] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine is provided with a clothes drying program, and the clothes drying program includes an automatic clothes drying program and a manual clothes drying program.

[0076] In an embodiment of the present invention, a drying module is provided on the smart bathroom heater 2. When the smart bathroom heater 2 executes the clothes drying program, when the clothes drying rod 201 is at the drying height, the drying module is controlled to run and dry the clothes.

[0077] In an embodiment of the present invention, the drying module is a blowing component, and / or a heating lamp component, and / or a hot blowing component; it accelerates the drying rate of clothes by accelerating the air flow around the clothes to be dried, and increasing the temperature to accelerate evaporation.

[0078] In an embodiment of the present invention, a disinfection module is provided on the smart bathroom heater 2. When the smart bathroom heater 2 executes the clothes drying program, when the clothes drying rod 201 is at the drying height, the disinfection module is controlled to run and the clothes are disinfected.

[0079] In an embodiment of the present invention, the disinfection module is a disinfection lamp assembly and / or a disinfection gas generating assembly; the clothes are disinfected by the disinfection light and the disinfection gas.

[0080] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clothes drying program of the washing machine 1 includes a disinfection function and a drying function. When the washing machine 1 controls the smart bathroom heater 2 to execute the clothes drying program, it determines whether the user selects the disinfection function and / or the drying function; if so, the disinfection module and / or the drying module are controlled to run; if not, the disinfection module and the drying module are controlled to remain in the off state.

[0081] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the smart bathroom heater is executing the clothes drying program, and after the clothes drying rod 201 stays at the drying height for a time greater than or equal to the preset drying time, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to descend to the clothes hanging height, and the washing machine 1 prompts the user to end the clothes drying program; so that the user can take off the clothes conveniently after the clothes are dried.

[0082] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine controls the clothes drying rod 201 to rise after the time when the clothes drying program ends is greater than or equal to the preset stagnation time, so that the clothes drying rod 201 can automatically rise, which is convenient for users to use.

[0083] In an embodiment of the present invention, after the time when the clothes drying program ends is greater than or equal to the preset stagnation time, it is determined whether there are clothes hanging on the clothes drying rod 201; if so, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the drying height; if not, the clothes drying rod 201 is controlled to rise to the storage height; so as to prevent the clothes drying rod 201 from being retracted into the smart bathroom heater 2 when the user does not remove the clothes in time, thereby preventing the smart bathroom heater 2 and / or the clothes from being damaged.

[0084] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clothes-drying rod 201 is a structure that can be extended and retracted along the length direction; the washing machine 1 obtains the number of clothes during the washing process; when the automatic clothes-drying program is executed, the retractable rod is extended or compressed according to the number of clothes.

[0085] Through the above arrangement, the clothes-drying rod 201 can be matched with a corresponding extension length according to the number of clothes to be hung, thereby reducing the space occupied while ensuring that all clothes to be hung can be hung.

[0086] In an embodiment of the present invention, the clothes rod 201 has a first length state with a shorter length and a second length state with a longer length, and the clothes rod 201 switches between the two states by extending or compressing its own length; preferably, under normal circumstances, the clothes rod 201 remains in the first length state.

[0087] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the washing machine executes the automatic clothes drying program, it determines whether the number of clothes is greater than a preset hanging number threshold; if so, the clothes drying rod 201 switches to the second length state; if not, the clothes drying rod 201 maintains the first length state.

[0088] In an embodiment of the present invention, a washing machine 1 is provided with a washing chamber for providing space for accommodating clothes, and an image acquisition module is provided in the washing chamber; during the washing process, the washing machine 1 acquires images of the washed clothes and determines the quantity of clothes based on image analysis.

[0089] In an embodiment of the present invention, a washing machine 1 is provided with a washing chamber for providing a space for accommodating clothes. During the washing process, the washing machine 1 obtains the weight of the clothes and determines the quantity of the clothes according to the weight of the clothes.

[0090] In an embodiment of the present invention, an image acquisition module is provided on the washing machine 1, which can obtain the height information of the user in front of the washing machine and adjust the hanging height value of the clothesline 201 according to the obtained height information; preferably, the image acquisition module is provided on the upper surface of the washing machine 1, or the top of the front side.

[0091] Through the above arrangement, when the clothesline 201 is lowered, it is lowered to a height between the user's nose and chest according to the user's height; thus, users of different heights can all obtain a better clothes hanging experience.

[0092] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the above technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can be further combined or replaced. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a washing machine, wherein the washing machine is communicatively connected to a smart bathroom heater; the smart bathroom heater is provided with a liftable clothes drying rod; It is characterized in that When the washing machine is executing the washing program, it generates control instructions based on its own operating parameters. The control instructions are transmitted to the smart bathroom heater to control the clothesline of the smart bathroom heater to descend to a lower hanging height or rise to a higher drying height.

2. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: During the washing process of the washing machine, the remaining running time of the washing program is obtained, and it is determined whether the remaining time is less than or equal to the preset automatic rod lowering time; If yes, control the clothes drying rod to drop to the clothes hanging height; If not, the clothes drying rod remains in the current position.

3. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The washing machine is provided with an automatic clothes drying program option for the user to select; after the remaining time is less than or equal to the automatic rod lowering time, it is determined whether the user selects the automatic clothes drying program; If yes, control the clothes drying rod to drop to the clothes hanging height; If not, the clothes drying rod remains in the current position.

4. A method for controlling a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: After the clothes drying rod is lowered to the height of the clothes hanger, the washing machine determines whether the washing program is finished; If yes, the clothes drying rod is controlled to rise to a preset drying height; If not, the clothesline remains at the clothes hanging height.

5. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: After the washing machine completes the washing program and a preset dwell time has elapsed, the clothes drying rod is controlled to rise to a drying height.

6. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clothes drying rod of the smart bathroom heater is normally located at the preset storage height; After the washing machine completes the washing program and stays for a preset time, it determines whether there are clothes hanging on the clothes drying rod; If yes, control the clothes-drying rod to rise to the drying height; If not, the clothes drying rod is controlled to rise to the storage height and the clothes drying program is terminated.

7. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: After the washing machine completes the washing program, it is determined whether the door of the washing machine is opened; If yes, control the clothes drying rod to drop to the clothes hanging height; If not, the clothes drying rod remains in the current position.

8. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: After the door of the washing machine is opened, and when the washing machine detects that the door is closed, the clothes drying rod is controlled to rise to the clothes drying height.

9. A method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing machine is provided with a manual clothes-drying program option for the user to choose. When the user selects the manual clothes-drying program, the clothes-drying rod of the smart bathroom heater is controlled to descend to the height for hanging clothes.

10. The control method of a washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The washing machine is provided with an image acquisition module, which can acquire the height information of the user located in front of the washing machine, and adjust the height value of the clothes hanging height according to the acquired height information.

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