Washing and drying equipment and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of washing and drying equipment, in particular to washing and drying equipment and a control method thereof. The washing and drying equipment comprises a cabinet body, an image recognition assembly, a cleaning assembly and a driving assembly, and a washing and drying cavity is formed in the cabinet body; the image recognition assembly is arranged in the washing and drying chamber, and the image recognition assembly is used for collecting image data of a washing and drying object in the washing and drying chamber; the cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning head with a dual-mode switching interface; the driving assembly is arranged on the cleaning assembly and connected with the cleaning head, and the driving assembly drives the cleaning head to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data collected by the image recognition assembly to adapt to the cleaning and drying object to conduct cleaning and drying treatment. The cleaning angle of the cleaning head is controlled to be dynamically matched with the form machine of the washing and drying object by adopting an image recognition tracking technology, so that the washing and drying equipment can automatically adjust the cleaning angle according to the form information of the washing and drying object, the washing and drying effect on the washing and drying object is ensured and effectively improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing and drying equipment, and in particular, to a washing and drying equipment and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, pets have become an indispensable part of modern family life. The cleaning and care problems of pets have also been increasingly emphasized, especially the washing and drying of pets. For example, there are more pets such as cats and dogs raised at home. Since pets need to be bathed and dried frequently to keep them clean, pet owners may need to clean pets frequently, which also causes trouble for pet owners.

[0003] At present, pet cleaning equipment on the market is mainly divided into two categories: one is a single-function washing equipment or drying equipment, and the other is a washing and drying equipment that integrates washing and drying functions.

[0004] The existing pet washing and drying equipment mainly has the following problems: the washing and drying effects are uneven, it is difficult to achieve precise cleaning and care for pets, resulting in poor washing and drying quality for pets.

[0005] In addition, in the above-mentioned washing and drying equipment or single washing equipment and drying equipment, the washing and drying functions often need to be realized by different equipment or components, with complex structures and high costs. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present application provides a washing and drying equipment and a control method thereof to solve the problems that the existing washing and drying equipment has poor washing and drying quality and low user experience due to uneven washing and drying effects.

[0007] The first aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a washing and drying equipment, which includes: A cabinet body with a washing and drying chamber inside, and the washing and drying chamber is used to provide a space for washing and drying operations; An image recognition component is arranged in the washing and drying chamber, and the image recognition component is used to collect image data of the object to be washed and dried in the washing and drying chamber; A cleaning component, including a cleaning head arranged in the washing and drying chamber, the cleaning head is a dual-mode switching interface, and the cleaning head sprays washing water when the washing and drying equipment is in the washing stage, and sprays drying air flow when the washing and drying equipment is in the drying stage; A driving component is arranged on the cleaning component and connected to the cleaning head, and the driving component drives the cleaning head to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data collected by the image recognition component to wash and dry the object to be washed and dried, so as to adapt to the object to be washed and dried for washing and drying treatment.

[0008] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes an electromagnetic element and a magnetic material element; The electromagnetic element is configured to controllably generate a magnetic force; The magnetic material element is movably connected to the cleaning head, wherein the displacement of the magnetic material element is positively correlated with the magnitude of the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element to control and adjust the cleaning angle of the cleaning head.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly includes a spray pipe, and the cleaning head is rotatably arranged at the outlet end of the spray pipe; The electromagnetic element includes an electromagnetic member, and a plurality of the electromagnetic members are slidably sleeved on the pipe wall of the spray pipe. The plurality of electromagnetic members are arranged at intervals along the outer circumference of the spray pipe. The electromagnetic member is adaptively connected to the magnetic material element, and the magnetic material element is located between the electromagnetic member and the cleaning head; Wherein, when the electromagnetic member is in the energized state, the electromagnetic member generates a magnetic force to control the movement of the magnetic material element towards the electromagnetic member; A plurality of traction members are connected between the magnetic material element and the cleaning head. The traction members are used to pull the cleaning head to rotate towards the direction of the energized electromagnetic member when any one of the electromagnetic members is in the energized state.

[0010] In some embodiments, the driving assembly further includes an elastic member; The elastic member is sleeved on the pipe wall of the spray pipe, and both ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the electromagnetic member and the magnetic material element. Wherein, when the electromagnetic member is in the energized state, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and when the electromagnetic member is in the de-energized state, the elastic member pushes the magnetic material element to move towards the cleaning head.

[0011] In some embodiments, the magnetic material element includes a magnetic slider; The number of the magnetic sliders is the same as the number of the electromagnetic members. Wherein, the magnetic slider can reciprocate along the axial direction of the spray pipe.

[0012] In some embodiments, the number of the cleaning heads is multiple, and the multiple cleaning heads are arranged on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber according to a predetermined rule; The image recognition assembly includes a visual camera arranged on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber.

[0013] In some embodiments, a debris collection assembly is further arranged in the washing and drying chamber, and the debris collection assembly is used to collect the debris shed by the washing and drying object after the washing and drying is completed.

[0014] In some embodiments, a sterilization module is provided on the inner side wall of the washing and drying chamber.

[0015] In some embodiments, it further includes a fabric washing and drying drum assembly, and the fabric washing and drying drum assembly is spaced apart from the washing and drying chamber; Wherein, the washing and drying chamber and the fabric washing and drying drum assembly share a drying system, a washing water delivery system, and a drainage system.

[0016] A second aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a control method for a washing and drying device, which is used to control the washing and drying device as described in the first aspect. The control method includes: Obtain image data of the object to be washed and dried in the washing and drying chamber; The driving component drives the cleaning head to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data; The cleaning head adapts to the object to be washed and dried for washing and drying treatment.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application mainly lie in: In the washing and drying device and its control method of the present application, the washing and drying device includes: a cabinet, an image recognition component, a cleaning component, and a driving component. There is a washing and drying chamber in the cabinet; the image recognition component is arranged in the washing and drying chamber, and the image recognition component is used to collect image data of the object to be washed and dried in the washing and drying chamber; the cleaning component includes a cleaning head; the driving component is arranged on the cleaning component and connected to the cleaning head, and the driving component drives the cleaning head to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data collected by the image recognition component, and adapts to the object to be washed and dried for washing and drying treatment. In the present application, the image recognition and tracking technology is used to control the cleaning angle of the cleaning head to dynamically match the morphology of the object to be washed and dried, so that the washing and drying device can automatically adjust the cleaning angle according to the morphological information of the object to be washed and dried, ensuring and effectively improving the washing and drying effect of the object to be washed and dried, and enhancing the user experience. Description of the Drawings

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only exemplary, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other implementation drawings can also be obtained according to the provided drawings.

[0019] The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. shown in this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the implementation conditions of this application. Therefore, they do not have substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that this application can produce and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope that the technical content disclosed in this application can cover.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing and drying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 is a schematic layout structure diagram of a cleaning head in a washing and drying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 is Figure 2 a cross-sectional view at the A-A position in; Figure 4 is a schematic connection structure diagram between a cleaning head and a magnetic material element in a washing and drying device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 is a step flowchart of a control method for a washing and drying device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Reference numerals in the drawings: 100, washing and drying device; 110, cabinet; 111, washing and drying chamber; 170, fabric washing and drying cylinder assembly; 120, image recognition component; 130, cleaning component; 131, cleaning head; 132, spray pipe; 1321, signal line channel; 140, driving component; 141, magnetic material element; 142, electromagnetic component; 143, traction member; 144, elastic member; 150, debris collection component; 160, sterilization module. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of this application. Those familiar with this technology can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present application. In the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "the" and "said" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. "Plural" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the case of including at least one.

[0024] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used herein is merely a description of the associated relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B may represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " herein generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0025] It should also be noted that the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a commodity or system including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such commodity or system. Without further limitation, the element defined by the statement "including one..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the commodity or system including the said element.

[0026] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0027] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a washing and drying device 100. The washing and drying device 100 includes a cabinet 110, an image recognition component 120, a cleaning component 130 and a driving component 140.

[0028] Among them, the cabinet 110 has a washing and drying chamber 111 inside, and the washing and drying chamber 111 is used to provide a washing and drying operation space for the washing and drying object. It should be noted that the washing and drying object may include pets, and the pets may be cats, various types of dogs, etc. Of course, the washing and drying object may also be other objects other than pets, such as objects such as shoes that only need to be rinsed on the outer surface.

[0029] In this example and the following examples, the washing and drying object is described by taking pets as an example.

[0030] The washing and drying chamber 111 can be made of stainless steel material to ensure the waterproof and anti-corrosion requirements of the washing and drying chamber 111. Or, the washing and drying chamber 111 can also be made of ABS engineering plastic, which has the characteristics of light weight and waterproof.

[0031] The washing and drying operation space formed inside the washing and drying chamber 111 is required to be large enough to accommodate various types of pets, such as various types of cats, small dogs, medium-sized dogs, and large dogs. Among them, the bottom of the washing and drying chamber 111 is provided with an anti-slip mat (not shown in the figure) to ensure that the pet stands stably during the washing process and the drying process. The door of the washing and drying chamber 111 can be made of transparent tempered glass to facilitate observing the state of the pet during the washing and drying process.

[0032] The image recognition component 120 is arranged inside the washing and drying chamber 111 and is used to collect the image data of the pet located in the washing and drying operation space. The image data of the pet can include various standing postures, moving positions, hair lengths, etc. of the pet inside the washing and drying chamber 111.

[0033] The image recognition component 120 includes a high-definition camera and an image processing unit. The high-definition camera can adopt a camera with a resolution of 1080P and a frame rate of 30fps to be able to capture the form, position, and movement of the pet in real time and ensure that the image is clear and smooth. The image processing unit adopts a deep learning algorithm and can identify the body shape characteristics of different types of pets, including parts such as the head, torso, and limbs, and generate three-dimensional model data of the pet. The image processing unit converts the collected pet form data into a control signal to guide the work of the driving component 140.

[0034] Alternatively, the image recognition component 120 can also include a binocular camera and an image processing unit. The binocular camera adopts a camera with a resolution of 2K and a frame rate of 60fps and can collect the stereoscopic image of the pet to ensure that the image is clear and smooth. The image processing unit adopts a convolutional neural network algorithm and can accurately identify the body shape characteristics and posture changes of the pet and generate a real-time control signal.

[0035] The cleaning component 130 includes a cleaning head 131 arranged inside the washing and drying chamber 111. The cleaning head 131 can be made of high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant engineering plastics and has an adjustable jet orifice diameter to be able to adjust the water flow intensity according to different washing requirements. A flow control valve (not shown in the figure) is arranged inside the cleaning head 131, so that the water volume during spraying for washing or the drying air flow volume during drying can be accurately controlled.

[0036] Alternatively, the cleaning head 131 can also be made of stainless steel material and has a multi-stage adjustable spraying mode, including fog spraying, column spraying, and pulse spraying, to be able to adapt to different washing requirements.

[0037] Among them, the cleaning head 131 is a dual-mode switching interface. When the washing and drying device is in the washing stage, washing water is sprayed, and when the washing and drying device is in the drying stage, drying air flow is sprayed.

[0038] For example, an electromagnetic valve can be provided inside the cleaning head 131 to automatically switch the water and air paths according to a control signal, realizing seamless switching between the washing and drying functions. During the washing and drying process, the adjustable range of the washing water temperature is from 30°C to 40°C, and the adjustable range of the drying air flow temperature is from 40°C to 60°C, meeting the washing and drying needs of different pets.

[0039] The driving component 140 is arranged on the cleaning component 130 and connected to the cleaning head 131. The driving component 140 drives the cleaning head 131 to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data collected by the image recognition component 120 for the washing and drying object, adapting to the washing and drying object for washing and drying processing. That is to say, the driving component 140 can drive the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 to be dynamically matched with the shape of the pet according to the image data, so as to perform multi-angle washing and drying processing on the pet.

[0040] In this example, the image recognition and tracking technology is adopted to control the dynamic matching between the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 and the shape of the washing and drying object, enabling the washing and drying device 100 to automatically adjust the cleaning angle according to the shape information of the washing and drying object, ensuring and effectively improving the washing and drying effect on the washing and drying object, and enhancing the user experience.

[0041] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, in some embodiments, the driving component 140 includes an electromagnetic element and a magnetic material element 141. The electromagnetic element is configured to generate magnetic force under control. For example, in the way of electromagnetic induction, when the electromagnetic element is powered on, it generates magnetic force, and when it is powered off, the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element disappears, and the magnitude of the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element can be controlled according to the magnitude of the current. For example, the electromagnetic element can adopt an electromagnetic component 142, and the electromagnetic component 142 can include but is not limited to an electromagnetic coil, etc.

[0042] The magnetic material element 141 is movably connected to the cleaning head 131, and the movement amount of the magnetic material element 141 is positively correlated with the magnitude of the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element. That is to say, the greater the magnetic force, the greater the displacement generated by the magnetic material element 141. The movement of the magnetic material element 141 is driven by the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element, so that the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 can be controlled and adjusted.

[0043] In this example, the magnetic material element 141 can adjust the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 by an electromagnetic drive method. Among them, the displacement amount of the magnetic material element 141 when moving in the direction away from the cleaning direction of the cleaning head 131 is positively correlated with the electromagnetic magnetic force to control the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131. When the electromagnetic element is powered off, the magnetic force disappears, and the magnetic material element 141 will return to the initial position.

[0044] As Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning component 130 further includes a spray pipe 132, and the cleaning head 131 is rotatably provided at the outlet end of the spray pipe 132. Among them, the spray pipe 132 can be made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy pipe material, so that the spray pipe 132 can have good pressure resistance and can withstand a predetermined pressure range, such as a water pressure of more than 0.6 Mpa. The spray pipe 132 can be respectively connected to a water supply system (not shown in the figure) and a gas supply system (not shown in the figure) in the cabinet 110 to switch different fluid media according to washing or drying requirements.

[0045] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, in some embodiments, the electromagnetic element includes an electromagnetic member 142, and a plurality of electromagnetic members 142 are detachably sleeved on the pipe wall of the spray pipe 132, and the plurality of electromagnetic members 142 are arranged at intervals along the outer circumference of the spray pipe 132.

[0046] The electromagnetic member 142 is adaptively connected to the magnetic material element 141, and the magnetic material element 141 is located between the electromagnetic member 142 and the cleaning head 131. The electromagnetic member 142 responds to a control signal. When the electromagnetic member 142 is in an energized state, the electromagnetic member 142 generates a magnetic force to control the movement of the magnetic material element 141 towards the electromagnetic member 142. In one example, the electromagnetic member 142 can adopt an iron core coil structure, with 500 turns of coils, and the magnetic field strength generated after energization can reach 0.2 Tesla, so as to realize the driving of the magnetic material element 141 to move.

[0047] Among them, an elastic reset member, such as a spring or a spring piece, can be provided between the electromagnetic member 142 and the magnetic material element 141. After the electromagnetic member 142 is energized to generate a magnetic force, the magnetic material element 141 is controlled to move towards the electromagnetic member 142, so that the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 can be controlled. At this time, the spring or the spring piece is in a compressed state. After the electromagnetic member 142 is powered off, the magnetic force disappears, and under the elastic force of the spring or the spring piece, the magnetic material element 141 is pushed back to the initial position.

[0048] It should be noted that a signal line channel 1321 communicating with the electromagnetic coil (i.e., the electromagnetic member 142) is provided inside the spray pipe 132 to facilitate the orderly arrangement of the signal lines of each electromagnetic coil.

[0049] A plurality of traction members 143 are connected between the magnetic material element 141 and the cleaning head 131. The traction members 143 are used to pull the cleaning head 131 to rotate towards the energized electromagnetic member 142 when any of the electromagnetic members 142 is in the energized state. Among them, the traction members 143 can be made of high-strength nylon wire. For example, nylon wire with a diameter of 0.8 mm and a tensile strength of 50 N is selected to ensure that it is not easy to break during long-term use. Or, the traction members 143 are also made of titanium alloy wire with a diameter of 0.6 mm and a tensile strength of 80 N, which has higher durability and reliability.

[0050] As Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive assembly 140 further includes an elastic member 144. The elastic member 144 is sleeved on the tube wall of the injection tube 132, and both ends of the elastic member 144 are respectively connected to the electromagnetic member 142 and the magnetic material element 141. When the electromagnetic member 142 is in the energized state, the elastic member 144 is in a compressed state, and when the electromagnetic member 142 is in the de-energized state, the elastic member 144 pushes the magnetic material element 141 to move towards the cleaning head 131.

[0051] Among them, the elastic member 144 can adopt a spring structure with a spring constant of 20 N / m, so as to quickly restore the magnetic material element 141 to the initial position after the electromagnetic member 142 is de-energized.

[0052] Or, the elastic member 144 can also adopt a silicone rubber elastomer structure, which has good elasticity and durability, and can smoothly restore the magnetic material element 141 to the initial position after the electromagnetic member 142 is de-energized.

[0053] As Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of electromagnetic members 142 is four, which are evenly distributed around the injection tube 132, and the included angle between two adjacent electromagnetic members 142 is 90 degrees, forming a cross-shaped layout to ensure that the cleaning head 131 can adjust the angle in four main directions.

[0054] Or, the number of electromagnetic members 142 is six, which are evenly distributed around the injection tube 132, and the included angle between two adjacent electromagnetic members 142 is 60 degrees, forming a hexagonal layout to provide more refined angle adjustment ability.

[0055] The magnetic material element 141 includes magnetic sliders, and the number of magnetic sliders is the same as the number of electromagnetic members 142, both of which are four. The magnetic sliders can move along the extension direction of the tube wall of the injection tube 132, that is, reciprocally move along the axis direction of the injection tube 132. Among them, the magnetic sliders can be made of materials with magnetism and good self-lubricity in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here to reduce the friction with the injection tube 132 and extend the service life.

[0056] AsFigures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of cleaning heads 131 is multiple, specifically six or other quantities. The six cleaning heads 131 are arranged on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber 111 according to a predetermined rule. For example, the six cleaning heads are distributed in a regular hexagon or a circle, and the distance between adjacent cleaning heads 131 can be the same or different, so as to form a spraying network with a wide coverage range to ensure that the whole body of the pet can be fully washed and dried.

[0057] In addition, the number of cleaning heads 131 can also be eight. The eight cleaning heads 131 are arranged at intervals along a square on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber 111. The eight cleaning heads 131 form a 2×4 matrix layout, and the distance between adjacent cleaning heads 131 is 15 cm, providing a more uniform coverage range.

[0058] It should be noted that during the arrangement of the multiple cleaning heads 131, they can also be arranged in the following way. Along the front to the back direction of the washing and drying chamber 111, while the cleaning heads 131 on both sides of this direction are symmetrically arranged, the number of cleaning heads 131 on both sides is more than the number of cleaning heads 131 at the rear side (i.e., the rear side of the washing and drying chamber 111), and the number of cleaning heads 131 at the rear side is more than the number of cleaning heads 131 at the front side (i.e., the side of the washing and drying chamber 111 with a door). The reason is that during the washing or drying process of the pet, the probability of the pet facing the side of the door of the washing and drying chamber 111 is much greater than that of facing other side walls of the washing and drying chamber 111. In this way, the efficiency of washing or drying the pet can be effectively guaranteed and improved, and the damage caused by direct impact on the eyes or ears of the pet can also be prevented.

[0059] In one example, the multiple cleaning heads 131 can also be evenly arranged in a circle or a square, and the multiple cleaning heads 131 can also adopt existing structures such as a turntable, so that the multiple cleaning heads 131 can rotate on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber 111 or rotate along a certain arc, etc., so as to use image recognition and tracking technology to control the tracking washing and drying process of the cleaning heads 131 for the pet, greatly improving the washing and drying effect and efficiency of the pet.

[0060] Among them, the image recognition component 120 can include but is not limited to a vision camera. The vision camera is located in the middle position of the multiple cleaning heads, that is, at the center of the regular hexagon, which is convenient for observing the state of the pet in all directions.

[0061] The image recognition component 120 collects the image data of the pet in the washing and drying chamber 111 in real time through a high-definition camera. The image recognition component 120 can also preprocess the collected images, including operations such as denoising, enhancement, and segmentation, to improve the image quality. Then, deep learning algorithms are used to analyze the processed images to identify the species, body size, and posture of the pet. According to the recognition results, the control system of the washing and drying device 100 generates a three-dimensional model of the pet and calculates the spatial coordinates of each part. Based on this coordinate information, the system generates control signals to guide the angle adjustment and fluid injection intensity of the cleaning head 131, where the fluid injection includes injecting washing water during the washing stage and injecting drying air during the drying stage, etc.

[0062] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, in some embodiments, during the washing and drying process of the pet, the hair on its body will fall into the washing and drying chamber 111. To ensure the cleanliness of the washing and drying chamber 111, a debris collection component 150 is also provided in the washing and drying chamber 111. The debris collection component 150 is used to collect the debris shed by the pet after the washing and drying are completed, maintaining the cleanliness of the washing and drying chamber 111.

[0063] Among them, the debris collection component 150 can include a filter screen and a debris collection box located at the bottom of the washing and drying chamber. The aperture of the filter screen is 0.5 mm, which can effectively filter pet hair and dander and prevent the drainage pipe from being blocked. The debris collection box adopts a drawer-type design, which is convenient for taking out and cleaning. Moreover, the debris collection box collects the fallen hair in a manner similar to a vacuum cleaner.

[0064] Alternatively, the debris collection component 150 can also include a multi-layer filtration system, which can separate hairs and impurities of different sizes, facilitating subsequent processing and cleaning.

[0065] A sterilization module 160 is provided on the inner side wall of the washing and drying chamber 111. The sterilization module 160 includes an ultraviolet lamp and an ozone generator. The wavelength of the ultraviolet lamp is 254 nm and the power is 20 W, which can effectively kill bacteria and viruses. The ozone concentration generated by the ozone generator is 3 mg / L, which can deeply disinfect the washing and drying chamber to ensure the hygienic safety of the pet washing environment.

[0066] It should be noted that both the ultraviolet lamp and the ozone generator are selectively enabled. It can be either one of them turned on alone or both turned on simultaneously. However, the ultraviolet lamp and the ozone generator are turned on after the pet is dried. By using the sterilization module 160, the fallen hair can be sterilized, and at the same time, the washing and drying chamber 111 can be sterilized to ensure the next use of the washing and drying chamber 111.

[0067] Alternatively, the sterilization module 160 further includes a silver ion generator and a photocatalyst coating. The silver ion generator can release silver ions, which have a persistent sterilization effect. During the pet washing and drying process, the silver ion generator can also sterilize the hair on the pet, thus ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene after the pet washing and drying. The photocatalyst coating can decompose organic substances and odors under light, maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the washing and drying environment. As Figures 1 to 4 shown, in some embodiments, the cabinet 110 further includes a fabric washing and drying cylinder assembly 170, and the fabric washing and drying cylinder assembly 170 is disposed at an interval from the washing and drying chamber 111. For example, the fabric washing and drying cylinder assembly 170 is disposed side by side with the washing and drying chamber 111.

[0068] The fabric washing and drying cylinder assembly is used for washing and drying fabrics. The drying system, the washing water delivery system, and the drainage system of the washing and drying chamber 111 are shared with the fabric washing and drying cylinder assembly 170, saving resources and space.

[0069] In this example, the washing and drying device 100 integrates the functions of washing and drying fabrics and pets, greatly improving the usage efficiency of the washing and drying device 100. By using a washing and drying device with washing machine functions and extending and expanding the pet hair washing, drying, and care area, the multi-functionalization of the washing and drying device 100 is realized, reducing the user's purchase cost, and further reducing the equipment cost and space occupation.

[0070] In the above example, the user puts the pet into the washing and drying chamber 111. The visual camera identifies the size of the pet and then feeds back the signal to the control system of the washing and drying device 100. The control system of the washing and drying device 100 controls the position of the magnetic slider in different directions by applying different currents to the electromagnetic coil, and then controls the angle of the spray nozzle of the cleaning head 131.

[0071] The angle of the spray nozzle of the cleaning head 131 is adjusted in real time according to the moving position of the pet. Among them, the spray nozzle of the cleaning head 131 first sprays the water containing the cleaning agent onto the pet hair, and then rinses it with clean water.

[0072] The washing water is discharged through the drain pipe of the washing and drying device 100. After the pet washing is completed, the drying system is turned on. At this time, the cleaning head 131 is switched to the air outlet, and after quickly drying the pet in all directions, the sterilization module 160 is turned on for corresponding sterilization treatment. It should be noted that the user can choose not to turn on the sterilization function of the sterilization module 160 according to actual needs.

[0073] After the pet hair is dried, the pet is taken out of the washing and drying chamber 111. The user closes the door of the washing and drying chamber 111, and hair cleaning and indoor water stain drying start in the washing and drying chamber 111. After the washing and drying chamber 111 is cleaned, all functions are turned off, and the magnetic slider resets to the initial position under the action of the elastic member 144.

[0074] As Figure 5 shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a washing and drying device, and this control method can control the washing and drying device 100 of any of the above embodiments.

[0075] Among them, the control method of the washing and drying device includes the following steps: Step S100: Obtain image data of the object to be washed and dried in the washing and drying chamber.

[0076] Step S200: The driving component drives the cleaning head to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data; Step S300: The cleaning head adapts to the object to be washed and dried for washing and drying treatment.

[0077] Specifically, in step S100, the image recognition component 120 provided at the top of the washing and drying chamber 111 can be used to obtain the cleaning data of the object to be washed and dried, such as a pet, in the washing and drying operation space, and a control signal is generated based on this cleaning data. The cleaning data of the pet can include various standing postures, moving positions, hair lengths, etc. of the pet in the washing and drying chamber 111.

[0078] In step S200, the electromagnetic element in the driving component 140 is configured to generate a magnetic force under control. For example, in the way of electromagnetic induction, the electromagnetic element generates a magnetic force when powered on, and the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element disappears when powered off, and the magnitude of the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element can be controlled according to the magnitude of the current. For example, the electromagnetic element can adopt the electromagnetic part 142, and the electromagnetic part 142 can include but is not limited to electromagnetic coils, etc.

[0079] The magnetic material element 141 in the driving component 140 is movably connected to the cleaning head 131, and the moving amount of the magnetic material element 141 is positively correlated with the magnitude of the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element. That is to say, the greater the magnetic force, the greater the displacement generated by the magnetic material element 141. The movement of the magnetic material element 141 is driven by the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element, so that the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 can be controlled and adjusted.

[0080] That is to say, the magnetic material element 141 can adopt an electromagnetic drive method to adjust the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131. Among them, the displacement amount of the magnetic material element 141 when moving in the direction away from the cleaning direction of the cleaning head 131 is positively correlated with the electromagnetic magnetic force to control the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131. When the electromagnetic element is powered off, the magnetic force disappears, and the magnetic material element 141 will return to the initial position.

[0081] In step S300, the image recognition component 120 collects image data of the pet through a vision camera, including the body shape, posture, and position information of the pet. The image recognition component 120 analyzes the collected images, identifies different parts of the pet such as the head, torso, and limbs, and generates a three-dimensional model of the pet. Based on the three-dimensional model of the pet, the angle of the cleaning head that needs to be adjusted is calculated, and a corresponding control signal is generated. Furthermore, according to the corresponding control signal, the driving component 140 responds to the control signal and drives the cleaning angle of the cleaning head 131 to dynamically match the shape of the pet.

[0082] Among them, the control signal is transmitted to the electromagnetic part 142, causing a specific electromagnetic part 142 to be energized to generate a magnetic force. The energized electromagnetic part 142 attracts the corresponding magnetic material element 141, and the magnetic material element 141 pulls the cleaning head 131 through the traction part 143, thereby precisely adjusting the angle of the cleaning head 131.

[0083] Based on this, it is possible to effectively perform multi-angle washing and drying treatment on the pet. Moreover, the angle and water flow intensity of the corresponding cleaning head 131 can be adjusted according to different parts of the pet to ensure that the whole body of the pet can be fully washed. After the washing is completed, the cleaning head 131 is switched to the drying mode, and warm air is sprayed to dry the pet. During the whole process, the image recognition component 120 can also continuously monitor the state of the pet and adjust the angle and fluid intensity of the cleaning head 131 in real time to ensure the best washing and drying effect.

[0084] Specifically, the control system of the washing and drying device 100 first enters the washing stage, and the cleaning head 131 sprays washing water at an appropriate temperature, and the water temperature is controlled at about 35°C to suit the comfort of most pets. According to different parts of the pet, the control system adjusts the angle and water flow intensity of the cleaning head 131 to ensure the cleaning effect. For sensitive areas such as the head, the control system will reduce the water flow intensity and adjust the cleaning angle to avoid the water flow directly impacting the pet's eyes and ears. For areas such as the torso and limbs, the control system will increase the water flow intensity to ensure thorough cleaning. The washing process lasts for about 5 - 10 minutes, and the specific time is automatically adjusted according to the size and hair length of the pet.

[0085] After the washing is completed, the control system automatically switches to the drying stage. The cleaning head 131 is switched to the drying mode and sprays drying air. The temperature of the drying air is controlled at about 45°C to avoid irritating the pet's skin with too high a temperature. The control system adjusts the angle and air flow intensity of the cleaning head 131 according to the hair distribution of the pet to ensure uniform drying. The drying process lasts for about 10 - 15 minutes, and the specific time is automatically adjusted according to the hair thickness and wetness of the pet.

[0086] The serial numbers in the embodiments of this application are only for description and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments. In the above embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of the respective embodiments have their own emphases. For the parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference may be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In several embodiments provided by the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical content can be implemented in other ways. Among them, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of the units can be a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components can be combined or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. Another point is that the displayed or discussed coupling or direct coupling or communication connection between each other can be through some interfaces. The indirect coupling or communication connection of the units or modules can be in an electrical or other form. The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A washing and drying device, characterized in that, Comprising: A cabinet body (110) having a washing and drying chamber (111) inside; An image recognition component (120) disposed within the washing and drying chamber (111), the image recognition component (120) being configured to collect image data of the object to be washed and dried within the washing and drying chamber (111); A cleaning component (130) including a cleaning head (131) disposed within the washing and drying chamber (111), the cleaning head (131) being a dual-mode switching interface, the cleaning head (131) spraying washing water when the washing and drying device (100) is in the washing stage, and spraying drying air when the washing and drying device (100) is in the drying stage; A driving component (140), the driving component (140) being disposed on the cleaning component (130) and connected to the cleaning head (131), the driving component (140) driving the cleaning head (131) to adjust the cleaning angle with respect to the object to be washed and dried according to the image data collected by the image recognition component (120) so as to adapt to the object to be washed and dried for washing and drying processing.

2. The washing and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component (140) includes an electromagnetic element and a magnetic material element (141); The electromagnetic element is configured to be controlled to generate a magnetic force; The magnetic material element (141) is movably connected to the cleaning head (131), wherein the displacement of the magnetic material element (141) is positively correlated with the magnitude of the magnetic force of the electromagnetic element to control and adjust the cleaning angle of the cleaning head (131).

3. The washing and drying device according to claim 2, wherein, The cleaning component (130) includes a spray pipe (132), and the cleaning head (131) is rotatably disposed at the outlet end of the spray pipe (132); The electromagnetic element includes an electromagnetic member (142), a plurality of the electromagnetic members (142) are slidably sleeved on the pipe wall of the spray pipe (132), the plurality of electromagnetic members (142) are spaced along the outer periphery of the spray pipe (132), the electromagnetic members (142) are adaptively connected to the magnetic material element (141), and the magnetic material element (141) is located between the electromagnetic members (142) and the cleaning head (131); Wherein, when the electromagnetic member (142) is in the energized state, the electromagnetic member (142) generates a magnetic force to control the magnetic material element (141) to move towards the electromagnetic member (142); A plurality of traction members (143) are connected between the magnetic material element (141) and the cleaning head (131), and the traction members (143) are configured to pull the cleaning head (131) to rotate towards the direction of the energized electromagnetic member (142) when any one of the electromagnetic members (142) is in the energized state.

4. The washing and drying device according to claim 3, wherein The driving component (140) further includes an elastic member (144); The elastic member (144) is sleeved on the tube wall of the injection tube (132), and two ends of the elastic member (144) are respectively connected to the electromagnetic member (142) and the magnetic material element (141). Wherein, when the electromagnetic member (142) is in the energized state, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and when the electromagnetic member (142) is in the de-energized state, the elastic member (144) pushes the magnetic material element (141) to move in the direction of the cleaning head (131).

5. The washing and drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The magnetic material element (141) includes a magnetic slider; The number of the magnetic sliders is the same as the number of the electromagnetic members (142), wherein the magnetic sliders can reciprocally move along the axial direction of the injection tube (132).

6. The washing and drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the cleaning heads (131) is multiple, and the multiple cleaning heads (131) are arranged on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber (111) according to a predetermined rule; The image recognition component (120) includes a visual camera arranged on the top wall of the washing and drying chamber (111).

7. The washing and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A debris collection component (150) is further arranged in the washing and drying chamber (111), and the debris collection component (150) is used for collecting debris shed by the object to be washed and dried after the washing and drying are completed.

8. The washing and drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sterilization module (160) is arranged on the inner side wall of the washing and drying chamber (111).

9. The washing and drying device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that It further includes a fabric washing and drying drum component (170), and the fabric washing and drying drum component (170) is arranged at an interval from the washing and drying chamber (111); Wherein, the washing and drying chamber (111) and the fabric washing and drying drum component (170) share a drying system, a washing water delivery system and a drainage system.

10. A control method for a washing and drying device, used to control the washing and drying device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The control method includes: Obtaining image data of the object to be washed and dried in the washing and drying chamber; The driving component drives the cleaning head to adjust the cleaning angle according to the image data; The cleaning head adapts to the object to be washed and dried for washing and drying treatment.

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