A garment processing device, drying method and electronic equipment

By setting up independent air ducts and fans in the garment processing equipment, increasing the heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator and condenser, and optimizing the airflow circulation path, the problems of low heat exchange efficiency and long drying time in the existing technology are solved, achieving a highly efficient and intelligent drying effect.

CN119980662BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202510111499.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2045-01-23

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Technical Problem

In existing heat pump washer-dryer combos, the heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator and condenser is small, resulting in reduced heat exchange efficiency and longer drying time.

Method used

Two independent air ducts are set up in the clothing processing equipment. An evaporator is set up in the first air duct for dehumidification, and a condenser and sprayer are set up in the second air duct for heating and dehumidification. By controlling the fan frequency and the start and stop of the sprayer, the airflow circulation path is optimized and the heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator and condenser is increased.

Benefits of technology

It improves heat exchange efficiency, shortens drying time, enhances drying performance, simplifies the air duct structure, and realizes automation and intelligence in the drying process.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a clothing processing device, a drying method and an electronic device, wherein the clothing processing device includes an outer drum, an evaporator, a condenser and a sprayer; a first air outlet and a second air outlet are provided on the wall of the outer drum, and a first air inlet and a second air inlet are provided at the drum mouth of the outer drum; a first air duct is connected between the first air outlet and the first air inlet, and a first fan is provided in the first air duct; a second air duct is connected between the second air outlet and the second air inlet, and a second fan is provided in the second air duct; the evaporator is provided in the first air duct, and the evaporator can dehumidify the drying air flow flowing through the first air duct; the condenser and the sprayer are both provided in the second air duct, and the condensed water sprayed by the sprayer can dehumidify the drying air flow flowing through the second air duct; the heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator and the condenser can be appropriately increased, the drying performance can be enhanced, the heat exchange efficiency can be improved and the time required for drying can be shortened.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing processing technology, and particularly relates to a clothing processing device, a drying method, and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, people have placed higher demands on clothing processing equipment, including faster drying speeds and better garment care. Therefore, dual-duct heat pump washer-dryer combos have emerged. In existing technology, the outer drum wall has a drying air outlet, and the outer drum opening has a drying air inlet. A drying duct connects the drying air inlet and outlet, and an evaporator and condenser are installed within the drying duct. The limited structure of these two components reduces the heat exchange area, resulting in lower heat exchange efficiency and longer drying times. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a garment processing device, a drying method, and an electronic device to solve the problems of reduced heat exchange efficiency and long drying time caused by the small heat exchange area of ​​the two heat pumps in existing heat pump washer-dryer combos.

[0004] This invention provides a garment processing device, comprising:

[0005] The outer cylinder has a first air outlet and a second air outlet on its cylinder wall, and a first air inlet and a second air inlet at the cylinder opening.

[0006] A first air duct and a second air duct; the first air duct is connected between the first air outlet and the first air inlet, and the second air duct is connected between the second air outlet and the second air inlet;

[0007] A first fan and a second fan, wherein the first fan is disposed in the first air duct and is located near the first air outlet; and the second fan is disposed in the second air duct and is located near the second air outlet.

[0008] An evaporator, a condenser, and a sprayer are provided. The evaporator is disposed within the first air duct and located between the first fan and the first air inlet. The evaporator can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the first air duct. The condenser and the sprayer are both disposed within the second air duct. The condenser is located near the second air inlet and can heat the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct. The sprayer is located near the second fan, and the condensate sprayed by the sprayer can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct.

[0009] Further optionally, the garment processing equipment also includes a controller, which can adjust the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the drying stage of the garment processing equipment, and / or control the start and stop of the sprayer.

[0010] The present invention also provides a drying method for a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device is any of the garment processing devices described above; the garment processing device is provided with a drying program, and the drying degree includes at least one of a heating and temperature rise stage, a constant temperature dehumidification stage, and a drying determination stage that are operated sequentially in time; the drying method includes:

[0011] Determine the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment;

[0012] Adjust the frequency of the first and second fans according to the current drying stage, and / or control the start and stop of the sprayer according to the current drying stage;

[0013] The current drying stage is one of the heating and temperature rise stage, the constant temperature dehumidification stage, and the drying judgment stage.

[0014] Further optionally, when the current drying stage is a heating stage, adjusting the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage includes:

[0015] Adjust the frequency of the first fan to a first preset frequency range and adjust the frequency of the second fan to a second preset frequency range;

[0016] Wherein, the maximum threshold of the first preset frequency range is less than the minimum threshold of the second preset frequency range.

[0017] Further optionally, when the current drying stage is a constant temperature dehumidification stage, adjusting the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage includes:

[0018] Adjust the frequency of the first fan to a third preset frequency range and adjust the frequency of the second fan to a fourth preset frequency range;

[0019] Wherein, the minimum threshold of the third preset frequency range and the minimum threshold of the fourth preset frequency range are both greater than the maximum threshold of the first preset frequency range; the minimum threshold of the third preset frequency range is greater than the maximum threshold of the second preset frequency range, and the maximum threshold of the fourth preset frequency range is less than the minimum threshold of the second preset frequency range.

[0020] Further optionally, when the current drying stage is a constant temperature dehumidification stage, adjusting the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage further includes:

[0021] Obtain the first inlet air humidity, the first outlet air humidity, the second inlet air humidity, and the second outlet air humidity;

[0022] Calculate the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air.

[0023] Compare the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air.

[0024] When the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is greater than or equal to the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the first fan is adjusted to be greater than or equal to the frequency of the second fan.

[0025] When the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the first fan is adjusted to be less than the frequency of the second fan.

[0026] Wherein, the first inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, the first outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the first outlet, and the first inlet-outlet air humidity difference is the first inlet air humidity minus the first outlet air humidity; the second inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet-outlet air humidity difference is the second inlet air humidity minus the second outlet air humidity.

[0027] Further optionally, controlling the start / stop of the sprayer according to the current drying stage includes:

[0028] When the current drying stage is a constant temperature dehumidification stage, control the sprayer to turn on;

[0029] When the current drying stage is the judgment drying stage, the sprayer is controlled to be turned off.

[0030] Further optionally, when the sprayer is turned on, the drying method further includes:

[0031] Obtain the second intake air humidity and the second exhaust air humidity;

[0032] Calculate the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air;

[0033] Adjust the flow rate of condensate sprayed by the sprayer according to the second inlet and outlet air humidity difference;

[0034] Wherein, the second inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air outlet, and the second inlet and outlet air humidity difference is the second inlet air humidity minus the second outlet air humidity.

[0035] Further optionally, determining the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment includes:

[0036] Obtain the second intake air temperature;

[0037] Compare the second air intake temperature with the first preset temperature;

[0038] When the second air inlet temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the heating stage.

[0039] When the second air inlet temperature is greater than or equal to the first preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be a constant temperature dehumidification stage.

[0040] The second air inlet temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet.

[0041] Further optionally, determining the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment further includes:

[0042] Obtain the first inlet air temperature, the first outlet air temperature, the first inlet air temperature, and the first outlet air temperature;

[0043] Calculate the temperature difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air.

[0044] Compare the first inlet and outlet air temperature difference with the second preset temperature, and the second inlet and outlet air temperature difference with the second preset temperature, respectively.

[0045] When the temperature difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the second preset temperature and the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air is less than the second preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the drying stage.

[0046] Wherein, the first inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, the first outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first outlet, and the first inlet-outlet air temperature difference is the first inlet air temperature minus the first outlet air temperature; the second inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet-outlet air temperature difference is the second inlet air temperature minus the second outlet air temperature.

[0047] The present invention also provides an electronic device, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory is used to store a computer program; and the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the drying method of the clothing processing device described in any of the above claims.

[0048] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0049] The evaporator is located in the first air duct, which dehumidifies the drying airflow passing through it. The condenser and sprayer are both located in the second air duct, and the condensate sprayed by the sprayer dehumidifies the drying airflow passing through it. Within a limited space, the heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator and condenser can be appropriately increased to enhance drying performance, improve heat exchange efficiency, and shorten the drying time. At the same time, the structure of the air duct can be simplified, solving the problem of reduced heat exchange efficiency and long drying time caused by the small heat exchange area of ​​the two units in existing heat pump washer-dryer combos. Attached Figure Description

[0050] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0051] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the clothing processing device provided by the present invention;

[0053] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of Embodiment 1 of the drying method for the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0054] Figure 3 A schematic flowchart of Embodiment 2 of the drying method for the clothing processing equipment provided by the present invention;

[0055] In the picture:

[0056] 11-First air duct; 12-First fan; 13-Evaporator;

[0057] 21-Second air duct; 22-Second fan; 23-Condenser; 24-Sprayer; 25-Inlet pipe; 26-Inlet valve;

[0058] 3-Outer cylinder; 4-Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0060] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0061] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article 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. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0062] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0063] In the prior art, the outer cylinder wall is provided with a drying air outlet, and the outer cylinder opening is provided with a drying air inlet. A drying air duct is connected between the drying air inlet and the drying air outlet, and an evaporator and a condenser are installed in the drying air duct. The structure of the two devices is limited, which reduces the heat exchange area, resulting in reduced heat exchange efficiency and a longer drying time.

[0064] This invention creatively provides a garment processing device, including an outer cylinder, an evaporator, a condenser, and a sprayer; the outer cylinder has a first air outlet and a second air outlet on its wall, and a first air inlet and a second air inlet at its opening; a first air duct connects the first air outlet and the first air inlet, and a first fan is installed in the first air duct; a second air duct connects the second air outlet and the second air inlet, and a second fan is installed in the second air duct; the evaporator is installed in the first air duct and can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the first air duct; the condenser and the sprayer are both installed in the second air duct, the condenser can heat the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct; the condensate sprayed by the sprayer can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct;

[0065] The heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator and condenser can be appropriately increased to enhance drying performance, improve heat exchange efficiency, and shorten the drying time.

[0066] Example 1

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a garment processing device, including:

[0068] The outer cylinder 3 has a first air outlet and a second air outlet on its cylinder wall, and a first air inlet and a second air inlet at its cylinder opening. Specifically, the upper side of the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 3 has a first air outlet and a second air outlet, and the cylinder opening of the outer cylinder 3 has a door seal. The door seal forms a first air inlet channel and a second air inlet channel that communicate with the outer cylinder 3. The end of the first air inlet channel away from the outer cylinder 3 has a first air inlet, and the end of the second air inlet channel away from the outer cylinder 3 has a second air inlet.

[0069] First air duct 11 and second air duct 21; first air duct 11 is connected between first air outlet and first air inlet, and second air duct 21 is connected between second air outlet and second air inlet; specifically, first air duct 11 and second air duct 21 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of outer cylinder 3.

[0070] A first fan 12 and a second fan 22 are provided. The first fan 12 is located in the first air duct 11 and near the first air outlet. The second fan 22 is located in the second air duct 21 and near the second air outlet. The first fan 12 is used to circulate the drying airflow between the first air duct 11 and the outer cylinder 3. The second fan 21 is used to circulate the drying airflow between the second air duct 21 and the outer cylinder 3.

[0071] The system includes an evaporator 13, a condenser 23, and a sprayer 24. The evaporator 13 is located within the first air duct 11 and between the first fan 12 and the first air inlet. The evaporator 13 can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the first air duct 11. The condenser 23 and the sprayer 24 are both located within the second air duct 12. The condenser 23 is close to the second air inlet and can heat the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct 21. The sprayer 24 is close to the second fan 22, and the condensate sprayed by the sprayer 24 can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct 21. Specifically, the sprayer 24 is located upstream of the condenser 23.

[0072] Evaporator 13 and condenser 23 are respectively installed in two air ducts, making reasonable use of the remaining space at the top of the clothing processing equipment. The number of rows of evaporator 13 and condenser 23 are increased, and the volume of the two units is increased to improve drying performance, while simplifying the air duct structure. Evaporator 13 in the first air duct 11 can dehumidify the drying airflow, and sprayer 24 in the second air duct 21 sprays condensate water to dehumidify the drying airflow. The two work together to enhance the dehumidification effect of the drying airflow, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothes. First fan 12 drives the airflow in the first air duct 11, and second fan 22 drives the airflow in the second air duct 21, so that the drying airflow forms a stable and efficient circulation path in the equipment, ensuring that the drying airflow acts evenly on the clothes and improving the uniformity of the drying effect.

[0073] Specifically, the clothing processing equipment is a heat pump washing machine, dryer, or washer-dryer combo; the sprayer 24 is connected to an external water inlet valve 26 through the water inlet pipe 25, and the flow rate of the condensate sprayed by the sprayer 24 can be controlled by the water inlet valve 26; temperature sensors 4 are installed at both the first air inlet and the second air inlet to detect the temperature of the drying airflow at the first air inlet and the second air inlet.

[0074] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment also includes a controller, which can adjust the frequency of the first fan 12 and the second fan 22 according to the drying stage of the garment processing equipment, and / or control the start and stop of the sprayer 24.

[0075] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment also provides a drying method for a garment processing device, wherein the garment processing device is any of the garment processing devices described above; the garment processing device is provided with a drying program, and the drying degree includes at least one of a heating and temperature rise stage, a constant temperature dehumidification stage, and a dryness determination stage that are operated sequentially in time; the drying method includes:

[0076] S1. Determine the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment;

[0077] S2. Adjust the frequency of the first fan 12 and the second fan 22 according to the current drying stage, and / or control the start and stop of the sprayer 24 according to the current drying stage;

[0078] The current drying stage is one of the following: heating and temperature rise stage, constant temperature dehumidification stage, and dryness judgment stage.

[0079] In this way, based on the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment, the frequency of the two fans is adjusted and the start and stop of the sprayer 24 is controlled, thereby precisely operating each stage of the drying process, so that the equipment operates in the most suitable working state at each stage, meeting the airflow and dehumidification needs of different stages, improving drying efficiency, and realizing the automation and intelligence of the drying process.

[0080] When the current drying stage is the heating and temperature rise stage, S2 includes:

[0081] S21. Adjust the frequency of the first fan 12 to the first preset frequency range and adjust the frequency of the second fan 22 to the second preset frequency range;

[0082] Wherein, the maximum threshold of the first preset frequency range is less than the minimum threshold of the second preset frequency range;

[0083] Thus, the first air duct 11 is equipped with an evaporator 13, whose main function is to dehumidify the drying airflow. The lower frequency of the first fan 11 allows the airflow to have a relatively longer residence time in the first air duct 11, giving the evaporator 13 more time to dehumidify the airflow and ensuring that the airflow entering the outer drum 3 has low humidity, creating favorable conditions for the subsequent drying process. The second fan 22 operates at a relatively high frequency, which enables the airflow speed in the second air duct 21 to be faster. Since the second air duct 21 is equipped with a condenser, the higher airflow speed can accelerate the circulation of hot air, allowing more heat to be quickly transferred to the clothes in the outer drum 3, thereby increasing the heating speed of the clothes, effectively shortening the time required for the heating stage, and improving drying efficiency.

[0084] This setting of different air ducts and frequencies allows the functions of the two air ducts to be fully utilized, maintaining a stable airflow environment during the heating and warming stage. The stable airflow speed and distribution help to ensure that the drying airflow acts evenly on the clothes, avoiding situations where the clothes heat up too quickly or too slowly in some areas due to unstable airflow, thereby improving the drying effect and ensuring the drying quality of the clothes. It also shortens the drying time, reduces the energy consumption per unit drying load, and improves energy utilization efficiency.

[0085] When the current drying stage is a constant temperature and dehumidification stage, S2 includes:

[0086] S22, Adjust the frequency of the first fan 12 to the third preset frequency range and adjust the frequency of the second fan 22 to the fourth preset frequency range;

[0087] Among them, the minimum threshold of the third preset frequency range and the minimum threshold of the fourth preset frequency range are both greater than the maximum threshold of the first preset frequency range; the minimum threshold of the third preset frequency range is greater than the maximum threshold of the second preset frequency range, and the maximum threshold of the fourth preset frequency range is less than the minimum threshold of the second preset frequency range.

[0088] Thus, the first fan 12 increases its speed during the constant temperature dehumidification stage, accelerating the airflow circulation speed within the first air duct 11, which enhances its dehumidification effect on the drying airflow and removes moisture from the airflow more efficiently, creating favorable conditions for dehumidifying clothes; the second fan 22 decreases its speed during the constant temperature dehumidification stage, which can precisely control the speed and amount of hot airflow heated by the condenser 23 in the second air duct 21 entering the outer cylinder 3, thereby maintaining a stable temperature inside the outer cylinder 3 and preventing damage to clothes due to excessively high temperatures;

[0089] Different fan frequency settings make the airflow speed and distribution in the first air duct 11 and the second air duct 21 more in line with the requirements of the constant temperature dehumidification stage; reasonable airflow distribution can make the drying airflow act more evenly on the clothes, avoid local over-drying or under-drying, and improve the uniformity and overall quality of clothes drying.

[0090] When the current drying stage is a constant temperature and dehumidification stage, S2 also includes:

[0091] S231. Obtain the first inlet air humidity, the first outlet air humidity, the second inlet air humidity, and the second outlet air humidity;

[0092] S232. Calculate the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air.

[0093] S233. Compare the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air.

[0094] S234. When the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is greater than or equal to the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the first fan 12 is adjusted to be greater than or equal to the frequency of the second fan 22.

[0095] S235. When the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the first fan 12 is adjusted to be less than the frequency of the second fan 22.

[0096] Wherein, the first inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, the first outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the first outlet, and the first inlet-outlet air humidity difference is the first inlet air humidity minus the first outlet air humidity; the second inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet-outlet air humidity difference is the second inlet air humidity minus the second outlet air humidity.

[0097] Thus, when the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is greater than or equal to the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air, it indicates that the dehumidification task of the first air duct 11 is heavier. At this time, adjusting the frequency of the first fan 12 to be greater than or equal to the frequency of the second fan 22 can accelerate the airflow circulation in the first air duct 11 and enhance the dehumidification capacity of the evaporator 13. Conversely, when the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the second fan 22 is increased to enhance the dehumidification effect of the sprayer 24 in the second air duct 21. This method of dynamically adjusting the fan frequency according to the actual humidity difference enables the equipment to more accurately meet the dehumidification needs of different air ducts. By comparing the humidity difference between the inlet and outlet air and adjusting the fan frequency, the dehumidification effect of the two air ducts can be made more balanced, avoiding the situation where some clothes are over-dried while others are not, thereby improving the uniformity and overall quality of clothes drying.

[0098] In addition, S2 also includes:

[0099] S241. When the current drying stage is the constant temperature dehumidification stage, control the sprayer 24 to open;

[0100] S242. When the current drying stage is the judgment drying stage, control the sprayer 24 to close;

[0101] Thus, during the constant temperature dehumidification stage, the moisture content of the clothes is relatively high. At this time, the sprayer 24 is turned on, and the condensate sprayed by the sprayer 24 can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct 21. By reducing the humidity of the drying airflow, moisture can be absorbed from the clothes more effectively, accelerating the drying process and improving the dehumidification efficiency of the entire constant temperature dehumidification stage. During the dry testing stage, the clothes are close to being dry, so the sprayer 24 is turned off. This is because continuing to run the sprayer will not only fail to significantly improve the drying effect, but will also consume additional energy and water resources.

[0102] When the sprayer 24 is turned on, the drying method also includes:

[0103] S31. Obtain the second inlet air humidity and the second outlet air humidity;

[0104] S32. Calculate the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air;

[0105] S33. Adjust the flow rate of condensate sprayed by the sprayer 24 according to the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air;

[0106] Wherein, the second inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second inlet, the second outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet air humidity difference is the second inlet air humidity minus the second outlet air humidity.

[0107] Thus, by obtaining the humidity of the second inlet air and the humidity of the second outlet air and calculating the humidity difference, the actual dehumidification situation of the drying airflow in the second air duct can be reflected. Based on this humidity difference, the flow rate of condensate sprayed by the sprayer 24 can be adjusted so that the amount of condensate used is precisely matched with the actual dehumidification needs. When the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air is large, it means that the dehumidification demand is high. At this time, increasing the flow rate of condensate can enhance the dehumidification effect. Conversely, when the humidity difference is small, the flow rate of condensate should be reduced to avoid over-dehumidification.

[0108] This embodiment also proposes that S1 includes:

[0109] S11, Obtain the second intake air temperature;

[0110] S12. Compare the second air intake temperature with the first preset temperature;

[0111] S13. When the second air inlet temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the heating stage.

[0112] S14. When the second air inlet temperature is greater than or equal to the first preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the constant temperature dehumidification stage.

[0113] The second air inlet temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet.

[0114] S1 also includes:

[0115] S15. Obtain the first inlet air temperature, the first outlet air temperature, the first inlet air temperature, and the first outlet air temperature;

[0116] S16. Calculate the first inlet and outlet air temperature difference and the second inlet and outlet air temperature difference;

[0117] S17. Compare the first inlet and outlet air temperature difference with the second preset temperature and the second inlet and outlet air temperature difference with the second preset temperature respectively.

[0118] S18. When the temperature difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the second preset temperature and the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air is less than the second preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the judgment drying stage.

[0119] Wherein, the first inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, the first outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first outlet, and the first inlet-outlet air temperature difference is the first inlet air temperature minus the first outlet air temperature; the second inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet-outlet air temperature difference is the second inlet air temperature minus the second outlet air temperature.

[0120] This embodiment also provides an electronic device, including a memory and a processor. The memory is used to store a computer program; the processor is used to execute the computer program to implement the drying method of the clothing processing device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0121] Example 2

[0122] like Figure 3 As shown, unlike Example 1, the drying method in this example is to control the frequency of the first fan 12 and the second fan 22 and the operation of the sprayer 24 in the heating and dehumidification stages to achieve rapid heating in the heating stage and efficient dehumidification in the dehumidification stage, thereby improving the drying effect and shortening the drying time.

[0123] Specifically, when the clothing processing equipment is detected to have entered the drying stage, the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet (second air inlet temperature) is monitored in real time. When the second air inlet temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, it is determined that the clothing processing equipment is in the heating stage. Since the temperature of the evaporator 13 is low in the heating stage, the low-frequency operation of the first fan 12 is beneficial to drying and heating, while reducing noise. The high-frequency operation of the second fan 22 achieves rapid heating.

[0124] When the second air inlet temperature is greater than or equal to the first preset temperature, the clothing processing equipment is determined to be in the constant temperature dehumidification stage. At this time, the first fan 12 and the second fan 22 are both operated at high frequency to facilitate rapid dehumidification. At the same time, the sprayer 24 is turned on to perform water condensation dehumidification, which helps to achieve efficient dehumidification.

[0125] When both the first inlet and outlet air temperature difference and the second inlet and outlet air temperature difference are lower than the second preset temperature, the garment processing equipment is determined to be in the drying stage, and the sprayer 24 is turned off at this time; wherein, the first inlet and outlet air temperature difference is the first inlet air temperature minus the first outlet air temperature, the first inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, and the first outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first air outlet; the second inlet and outlet air temperature difference is the second inlet air temperature minus the second outlet air temperature, the second inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, and the second outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air outlet.

[0126] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, arrangements, or implementations described herein; rather, this disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements contained within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a drying program, which comprises at least one of the following stages that operate sequentially in time: a heating and warming stage, a constant temperature dehumidification stage, and a drying stage; the garment processing equipment includes: The outer cylinder has a first air outlet and a second air outlet on its cylinder wall, and a first air inlet and a second air inlet at the cylinder opening. A first air duct and a second air duct; the first air duct is connected between the first air outlet and the first air inlet, and the second air duct is connected between the second air outlet and the second air inlet; A first fan and a second fan, wherein the first fan is disposed in the first air duct and is located near the first air outlet; and the second fan is disposed in the second air duct and is located near the second air outlet. An evaporator, a condenser, and a sprayer are provided. The evaporator is disposed within the first air duct and located between the first fan and the first air inlet, and the evaporator can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the first air duct. The condenser and the sprayer are both disposed within the second air duct. The condenser is located near the second air inlet, and the condenser can heat the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct. The sprayer is located near the second fan, and the condensate sprayed by the sprayer can dehumidify the drying airflow flowing through the second air duct. The controller can adjust the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the drying stage of the garment processing equipment, and control the start and stop of the sprayer. The drying stage is one of the heating and temperature rise stage, the constant temperature dehumidification stage, and the drying judgment stage.

2. A drying method for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment is the garment processing equipment according to claim 1; the drying method includes: Determine the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment; Adjust the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage, and control the start and stop of the sprayer according to the current drying stage; The current drying stage is one of the heating and temperature rise stage, the constant temperature dehumidification stage, and the drying judgment stage.

3. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the current drying stage is a heating and temperature rise stage, adjusting the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage includes: Adjust the frequency of the first fan to a first preset frequency range and adjust the frequency of the second fan to a second preset frequency range; Wherein, the maximum threshold of the first preset frequency range is less than the minimum threshold of the second preset frequency range.

4. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the current drying stage is a constant temperature and dehumidification stage, adjusting the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage includes: Adjust the frequency of the first fan to a third preset frequency range and adjust the frequency of the second fan to a fourth preset frequency range; Wherein, the minimum threshold of the third preset frequency range and the minimum threshold of the fourth preset frequency range are both greater than the maximum threshold of the first preset frequency range; the minimum threshold of the third preset frequency range is greater than the maximum threshold of the second preset frequency range, and the maximum threshold of the fourth preset frequency range is less than the minimum threshold of the second preset frequency range.

5. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the current drying stage is a constant temperature and dehumidification stage, adjusting the frequency of the first fan and the second fan according to the current drying stage further includes: Obtain the first inlet air humidity, the first outlet air humidity, the second inlet air humidity, and the second outlet air humidity; Calculate the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air. Compare the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air. When the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is greater than or equal to the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the first fan is adjusted to be greater than or equal to the frequency of the second fan. When the humidity difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air, the frequency of the first fan is adjusted to be less than the frequency of the second fan. Wherein, the first inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, the first outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the first outlet, and the first inlet-outlet air humidity difference is the first inlet air humidity minus the first outlet air humidity; the second inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet-outlet air humidity difference is the second inlet air humidity minus the second outlet air humidity.

6. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the start and stop of the sprayer according to the current drying stage includes: When the current drying stage is a constant temperature dehumidification stage, control the sprayer to turn on; When the current drying stage is the judgment drying stage, the sprayer is controlled to be turned off.

7. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the sprayer is turned on, the drying method further includes: Obtain the second intake air humidity and the second exhaust air humidity; Calculate the humidity difference between the second inlet and outlet air; Adjust the flow rate of condensate sprayed by the sprayer according to the second inlet and outlet air humidity difference; Wherein, the second inlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air humidity is the humidity of the drying airflow at the second air outlet, and the second inlet and outlet air humidity difference is the second inlet air humidity minus the second outlet air humidity.

8. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment includes: Obtain the second intake air temperature; Compare the second air intake temperature with the first preset temperature; When the second air inlet temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the heating stage. When the second air inlet temperature is greater than or equal to the first preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be a constant temperature dehumidification stage. The second air inlet temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet.

9. The drying method of the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the current drying stage of the garment processing equipment further includes: Obtain the first inlet air temperature, the first outlet air temperature, the first inlet air temperature, and the first outlet air temperature; Calculate the temperature difference between the first inlet and outlet air and the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air. Compare the first inlet and outlet air temperature difference with the second preset temperature, and the second inlet and outlet air temperature difference with the second preset temperature, respectively. When the temperature difference between the first inlet and outlet air is less than the second preset temperature and the temperature difference between the second inlet and outlet air is less than the second preset temperature, the current drying stage is determined to be the drying stage. Wherein, the first inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first air inlet, the first outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the first outlet, and the first inlet-outlet air temperature difference is the first inlet air temperature minus the first outlet air temperature; the second inlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second air inlet, the second outlet air temperature is the temperature of the drying airflow at the second outlet, and the second inlet-outlet air temperature difference is the second inlet air temperature minus the second outlet air temperature.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a memory and a processor, the memory being used to store a computer program; the processor being used to execute the computer program to implement the drying method of the clothing processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 9.

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