Self-cleaning method of clothes treating device and clothes treating device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of clothes processing devices, and discloses a self-cleaning method of a clothes processing device and the clothes processing device.The clothes processing device comprises an outer barrel and an inner barrel rotating in the outer barrel, and the self-cleaning method of the clothes processing device comprises the following steps that a barrel cleaning program is started, solid cleaning substances are put between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder for solid cleaning; and water is injected into the outer cylinder for a liquid cleaning procedure, and the solid cleaning substances are dissolved in the liquid cleaning procedure and discharged along with the water. According to the self-cleaning method of the clothes treatment device, foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner cylinder can be effectively cleaned through the solid cleaning substance; on the basis of solid cleaning, the inner barrel and the outer barrel can be further cleaned through liquid cleaning, and the cleaning effect is improved; and the solid cleaning substance can be dissolved in the liquid cleaning procedure and can be discharged along with water, so that the solid cleaning substance does not need to be collected, and the operation difficulty is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing treatment devices, and in particular to a self-cleaning method for a clothing treatment device and a clothing treatment device. Background Art

[0002] After a long-term use of a clothing treatment device such as a washing machine, foreign matters (scale, lint, etc.) will be deposited on the outer surface of the inner tub, which is extremely likely to breed bacteria. Due to the structural characteristics of the washing machine, it is very difficult to clean the outer surface of the inner tub, and the conventional self-cleaning function of the tub cannot completely remove the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner tub.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a self-cleaning method for a washing machine and a clothing treatment device, which can, in addition to the conventional self-cleaning function, clean the areas that are not well cleaned in the inner tub of the daily washing machine, reduce the deposition of foreign matters and the growth of bacteria, and improve the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a self-cleaning method for a clothing treatment device and a clothing treatment device, which solves the technical problem in the prior art that the foreign matter deposition on the outer surface of the inner tub cannot be effectively cleaned, resulting in the deposition of foreign matters and the growth of bacteria.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides a self-cleaning method for a clothing treatment device, the clothing treatment device includes an outer tub and an inner tub rotatably disposed in the outer tub, and the self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device includes the following steps:

[0007] Start the tub cleaning program, put a solid cleaning substance between the outer tub and the inner tub, and perform solid cleaning;

[0008] Inject water into the outer tub to perform a liquid cleaning program, and the solid cleaning substance dissolves in the liquid cleaning program and is discharged with the water.

[0009] The self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device includes the following steps: start the tub cleaning program, put a solid cleaning substance between the outer tub and the inner tub, and perform solid cleaning. The solid cleaning substance can effectively clean the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner tub; when the solid cleaning is completed, inject water into the outer tub to perform a liquid cleaning program. On the basis of the solid cleaning, the liquid cleaning can further clean the inner tub and the outer tub, improving the cleaning effect; moreover, the solid cleaning substance can dissolve in the liquid cleaning program and be discharged with the water, so that there is no need to collect the solid cleaning substance, reducing the operation difficulty.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the self-cleaning method of the above-mentioned laundry treatment device, start the drum self-cleaning program, put solid cleaning substances between the outer drum and the inner drum, and the solid cleaning includes the following steps:

[0011] Start the drum self-cleaning program and prompt the user to put in solid cleaning substances;

[0012] When it is detected that solid cleaning substances have been put in, prompt the user to select the cleaning intensity, and the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning according to the selected cleaning intensity.

[0013] Start the drum self-cleaning program, prompt the user to put in solid cleaning substances. When it is detected that solid cleaning substances have been put in, prompt the user to select the cleaning intensity, and the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning according to the selected cleaning intensity. The user can make a choice according to their own needs, which is more user-friendly.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the self-cleaning method of the above-mentioned laundry treatment device, if the cleaning intensity selected by the user is not detected within the preset time, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning with the default cleaning intensity.

[0015] If the cleaning intensity selected by the user is not detected within the preset time, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning with the default cleaning intensity. The laundry treatment device is relatively automated and can also perform solid cleaning when the cleaning intensity selected by the user is not received.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the self-cleaning method of the above-mentioned laundry treatment device, if the selected cleaning intensity is not detected within the preset time, the laundry treatment device reminds the user to select the cleaning intensity;

[0017] If the number of reminders reaches the preset number and the cleaning intensity selected by the user is still not detected, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning with the default cleaning intensity.

[0018] The above settings can well remind the user to avoid the situation that the user does not hear.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the self-cleaning method of the above-mentioned laundry treatment device, the laundry treatment device sets multiple cleaning intensity modes according to different rotation speeds of the inner drum; and / or

[0020] The laundry treatment device sets multiple cleaning intensity modes according to different rotation modes of the inner drum.

[0021] The laundry treatment device sets multiple cleaning intensity modes according to the rotation speed of the inner drum or sets multiple cleaning intensity modes according to different rotation modes of the inner drum to provide the user with more choices and improve user satisfaction.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the self - cleaning method of the above - mentioned clothing treatment device, the inner drum rotation modes include:

[0023] Continuous rotation, intermittent rotation, forward rotation, reverse rotation, and alternating forward and reverse rotation.

[0024] Through the above - mentioned several modes, the inner drum can achieve different cleaning effects, and users can choose according to their needs.

[0025] As a preferred solution of the self - cleaning method of the above - mentioned clothing treatment device, the self - cleaning method of the clothing treatment device further includes a reminder program for reminding the user to perform drum self - cleaning.

[0026] The setting of the reminder program can promptly remind the user to perform drum self - cleaning to ensure the cleanliness of clothing washing.

[0027] As a preferred solution of the self - cleaning method of the above - mentioned clothing treatment device, after the drum self - cleaning of the clothing treatment device, when the cumulative number of washing times reaches a preset number, the user is reminded to perform drum self - cleaning.

[0028] After the drum self - cleaning of the clothing treatment device, when the cumulative number of washing times reaches a preset number, the user is reminded to perform drum self - cleaning, so as to promptly remind the user to perform drum self - cleaning and avoid excessive accumulation of dirt in the inner drum or outer drum due to too many usage times.

[0029] As a preferred solution of the self - cleaning method of the above - mentioned clothing treatment device, the solid cleaning substance includes ice particles and / or dry ice chips.

[0030] The solid cleaning substance includes ice particles and / or dry ice chips, which have a certain hardness and can clean foreign objects on the outer surface of the inner drum during the rotation of the inner drum; moreover, it can dissolve in water, is convenient to discharge, and does not require recycling.

[0031] The present invention also provides a clothing treatment device that performs drum self - cleaning treatment by using the above - mentioned self - cleaning method of the clothing treatment device. The clothing treatment device includes an outer drum and an inner drum that rotates within the outer drum. A feeding port is provided on the outer drum for feeding the solid cleaning substance.

[0032] This clothing treatment device performs drum self - cleaning treatment through the above - mentioned self - cleaning treatment method of the clothing treatment device, can effectively clean foreign objects on the outer surface of the inner drum, greatly reduce the problem of dirt deposition, and improve the washing effect of clothing.

[0033] The beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0034] The self-cleaning method of the laundry treatment device proposed by the present invention includes the following steps: start the drum cleaning program, put solid cleaning substances between the outer drum and the inner drum, and perform solid cleaning. The solid cleaning substances can effectively clean the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner drum; after the solid cleaning is completed, inject water into the outer drum to perform the liquid cleaning program. On the basis of the solid cleaning, the liquid cleaning can further clean the inner drum and the outer drum to improve the cleaning effect; moreover, the solid cleaning substances can dissolve in the liquid cleaning program and be discharged with the water, so there is no need to collect the solid cleaning substances, reducing the operation difficulty.

[0035] The laundry treatment device proposed by the present invention performs drum self-cleaning treatment through the above self-cleaning treatment method of the laundry treatment device, which can effectively clean the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner drum, greatly reduce the problem of dirt deposition, and improve the washing effect of the laundry. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the inner drum and the outer drum of the laundry treatment device provided by the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A direction in

[0038] Figure 3 is a flowchart of the self-cleaning method of the laundry treatment device provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 is a flowchart of the self-cleaning method of the laundry treatment device provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0040] In the figure:

[0041] 1. Outer drum; 2. Inner drum; 3. Feeding port; 4. Solid cleaning substances. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0042] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. In addition, it should be noted that only the parts related to the present invention are shown in the drawings for the convenience of description, rather than all the structures.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0045] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and do not have special meanings.

[0046] Embodiment 1:

[0047] After a clothes treatment device such as a washing machine has been used for a long time, foreign matter deposits (such as scale and lint) will occur on the outer surface of the inner drum, which is extremely likely to breed bacteria. Due to the structural characteristics of the washing machine, it is very difficult to clean the outer surface of the inner drum, and the conventional self-cleaning function of the drum cannot completely remove the foreign matter on the outer surface of the inner drum.

[0048] To solve the above problems, this embodiment provides a self-cleaning method for a clothes treatment device, which is applied to a clothes treatment device. The clothes treatment device can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer, etc.

[0049] As Figure 1 shown, the clothes treatment device includes an outer drum 1 and an inner drum 2 that rotates inside the outer drum 1. The inner drum 2 is used to hold the clothes to be washed, and the clothes are washed by the rotation of the inner drum 2.

[0050] As Figure 3 shown, the self-cleaning method of the clothes treatment device includes the following steps:

[0051] S11. Start the drum cleaning program, put the solid cleaning substance 4 between the outer drum 1 and the inner drum 2, and perform solid cleaning.

[0052] As Figure 2 shown, the solid cleaning substance 4 is put between the outer drum 1 and the inner drum 2. Through the solid cleaning substance 4, the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner drum 2 can be cleaned, and the growth of bacteria can be reduced.

[0053] S12. Inject water into the outer drum 1 to perform the liquid cleaning program. The solid cleaning substance 4 dissolves in the liquid cleaning program and is discharged with the water.

[0054] The self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device includes the following steps: start the drum cleaning program, put the solid cleaning substance 4 between the outer drum 1 and the inner drum 2, and perform solid cleaning. Through the solid cleaning substance 4, the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner drum 2 can be effectively cleaned; after the solid cleaning is completed, inject water into the outer drum 1 to perform the liquid cleaning program. On the basis of the solid cleaning, the inner drum 2 and the outer drum 1 can be further cleaned through the liquid cleaning, improving the cleaning effect; moreover, the solid cleaning substance 4 can dissolve in the liquid cleaning program and can be discharged with the water, so that the solid cleaning substance 4 does not need to be collected, reducing the operation difficulty.

[0055] Embodiment 2:

[0056] This embodiment provides a self-cleaning method of a clothing treatment device, which is a further improvement based on Embodiment 1.

[0057] As Figure 4 shown, the self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device includes the following steps:

[0058] S21. Start the drum self-cleaning program and prompt the user to put in the solid cleaning substance 4.

[0059] Start the drum self-cleaning program and prompt the user to put in the solid cleaning substance 4. To facilitate putting the solid cleaning substance 4 between the inner drum 2 and the outer drum 1, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, a feeding port 3 is provided on the outer drum 1. Through the feeding port 3, it is convenient to put the solid cleaning substance 4 between the inner drum 2 and the outer drum 1.

[0060] S22. Determine whether the feeding of the solid cleaning substance 4 is detected.

[0061] To detect the dispensing of the solid cleaning substance 4, a detection component can be provided at the dispensing port 3 for detecting the dispensing of the solid cleaning substance 4. The detection component can be a camera, which takes pictures at the dispensing port 3 to check if there is any dispensing of the solid cleaning substance 4. The detection component can also be a sensor, such as an infrared sensor, for detecting whether there is any dispensing of solid substances at the dispensing port 3. Of course, the detection of the dispensing of the solid cleaning substance 4 is not limited to the above two methods, and other detection components can also be used, as long as they can detect the dispensing of the solid cleaning substance 4.

[0062] S23. After detecting the input of the solid cleaning substance 4, prompt the user to select the cleaning intensity.

[0063] After detecting the input of the solid cleaning substance 4, prompt the user to select the cleaning intensity. The laundry treatment device can set multiple cleaning intensity modes according to the different rotation speeds of the inner drum 2. For example, set a gentle cleaning intensity mode, a medium cleaning intensity mode, and a strong cleaning intensity mode according to the rotation speed of the inner drum 2. The rotation speeds of the inner drum 2 in the three cleaning intensity modes increase in sequence. The user can select different cleaning modes according to their needs to reflect the user-friendliness in the design of the laundry treatment device. The specific rotation speeds of the inner drum 2 for different cleaning modes can be designed according to requirements and are not specifically limited here. In other embodiments, the cleaning intensity modes are not limited to the above three, and two, four, or more modes can also be set according to the rotation speed of the inner drum 2.

[0064] Optionally, the laundry treatment device can also set multiple cleaning intensity modes according to the different rotation modes of the inner drum 2. The rotation modes of the inner drum 2 include continuous rotation, intermittent rotation, forward rotation, reverse rotation, forward and reverse alternating rotation, etc. The rotation mode of the inner drum 2 can adopt any of the above, or can be formed by superimposing multiple modes, and the user can select different cleaning methods according to their needs.

[0065] S24. Determine whether the selected cleaning intensity is detected within a preset time.

[0066] S25. If so, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning according to the selected cleaning intensity.

[0067] S26. If not, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning with the default cleaning intensity.

[0068] If the selected cleaning intensity of the user is not detected within the preset time, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning with the default cleaning intensity. The laundry treatment device is relatively automated and can also achieve solid cleaning when the selected cleaning intensity of the user is not received.

[0069] If the selected cleaning intensity is not detected within the preset time, the laundry treatment device can also set a reminder function to remind the user to select the cleaning intensity, so as to prevent the user from missing the selection of the cleaning intensity due to not noticing in time. If the number of reminders reaches the preset number and the selected cleaning intensity of the user is still not detected, the laundry treatment device performs solid cleaning with the default cleaning intensity. The above settings can well remind the user to avoid the situation that the user does not hear. The preset number can be set according to requirements, and can be two, three or more times, and will not be specifically limited here.

[0070] The laundry treatment device can remind the user to select the cleaning intensity by voice reminder or by means of a flash light, and the way of reminder is not specifically limited.

[0071] S27. After the solid cleaning is completed, water is injected into the outer tub 1 to perform a liquid cleaning program.

[0072] After the solid cleaning is completed, water is injected into the outer tub 1 to wash by means of a conventional tub self-cleaning program. The specific steps of the liquid cleaning program belong to the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0073] It should be noted that: in this embodiment, the solid cleaning substance 4 is ice particles. The above substance has a certain hardness and can clean the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner tub 2 during the rotation of the inner tub 2; and it can dissolve in water, is convenient to discharge, and does not need to be recycled. The solid cleaning substance 4 can also be dry ice chips, which can also play a good role in cleaning the outer surface of the inner tub 2. In other embodiments, it is not limited to ice particles or dry ice chips, and other solid cleaning substances 4 can also be used, as long as they have a certain hardness, are helpful for washing the foreign matters on the outer surface of the inner tub 2, and can dissolve in water.

[0074] S28. After the liquid cleaning is completed, the solid cleaning substance 4 dissolved in water is discharged with the water.

[0075] After the liquid cleaning is completed, the solid cleaning substance 4 dissolved in water is discharged together with the water, so that there is no need to collect or recycle the solid cleaning substance 4.

[0076] Optionally, the self-cleaning method of the laundry treatment device further includes a reminder program for reminding the user to perform tub self-cleaning. The setting of the reminder program can timely remind the user to perform tub self-cleaning to ensure the cleanliness of laundry washing.

[0077] Specifically, after the laundry treatment device performs tub self-cleaning, when the cumulative number of washing times reaches the preset number, the user is reminded to perform tub self-cleaning in time to avoid too much dirt accumulating in the inner tub 2 or the outer tub 1 due to excessive use times.

[0078] The clothes processing device in this embodiment adopts the self-cleaning method of the clothes processing device described above to perform drum self-cleaning processing, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the laundry processing device comprises an outer drum 1 and an inner drum 2 rotating in the outer drum 1, wherein the inner drum 2 is used to contain the laundry to be washed, and the laundry is washed by the rotation of the inner drum 2. The outer drum 1 is provided with a delivery port 3 for delivering solid cleaning materials 4.

[0079] Furthermore, two delivery ports 3 are provided on the outer tube 1 to avoid any of the delivery ports 3 being blocked, resulting in failure to deliver the solid cleaning material 4. In other embodiments, the number of delivery ports 3 on the outer tube 1 is not limited to two, but may be one, three, four or more.

[0080] The clothes processing device performs drum self-cleaning processing through the above-mentioned self-cleaning processing method of the clothes processing device, which can effectively clean foreign matter on the outer surface of the inner drum 2, greatly reduce the problem of dirt deposition, and improve the washing effect of clothes.

[0081] Optionally, the clothing processing device may be a washing machine, a washer-dryer, or the like.

[0082] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-cleaning method for a laundry treatment apparatus, characterized in that, The clothing treatment device includes an outer drum (1) and an inner drum (2) rotatably disposed within the outer drum (1). The self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device includes the following steps: Start the drum cleaning program, put a solid cleaning substance (4) between the outer drum (1) and the inner drum (2), and perform solid cleaning; Inject water into the outer drum (1) to perform a liquid cleaning program. The solid cleaning substance (4) dissolves during the liquid cleaning program and is discharged with the water.

2. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein Start the drum self-cleaning program. Putting a solid cleaning substance (4) between the outer drum (1) and the inner drum (2) and performing solid cleaning includes the following steps: Start the drum self-cleaning program and prompt the user to put in the solid cleaning substance (4); When it is detected that the solid cleaning substance (4) has been put in, prompt the user to select a cleaning intensity, and the clothing treatment device performs solid cleaning according to the selected cleaning intensity.

3. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein If the cleaning intensity selected by the user is not detected within a preset time, the clothing treatment device performs solid cleaning with a default cleaning intensity.

4. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein If the selected cleaning intensity is not detected within a preset time, the clothing treatment device reminds the user to select the cleaning intensity; If the number of reminders reaches a preset number and the cleaning intensity selected by the user is still not detected, the clothing treatment device performs solid cleaning with a default cleaning intensity.

5. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The clothing treatment device sets multiple cleaning intensity modes according to different rotation speeds of the inner drum (2); and / or The clothing treatment device sets multiple cleaning intensity modes according to different rotation modes of the inner drum (2).

6. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The rotation modes of the inner drum (2) include: Continuous rotation, intermittent rotation, forward rotation, reverse rotation, forward and reverse alternating rotation.

7. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device further includes a reminder program for reminding the user to perform drum self-cleaning.

8. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein After the clothing treatment device performs drum self-cleaning, when the cumulative number of washing times reaches a preset number, remind the user to perform drum self-cleaning.

9. The self-cleaning method of the laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The solid cleaning substance (4) includes ice particles and / or dry ice chips.

10. A laundry treatment apparatus, characterized in that, Using the self-cleaning method of the clothing treatment device according to any one of claims 1-9 to perform drum self-cleaning treatment, the clothing treatment device includes an outer drum (1) and an inner drum (2) rotatably disposed within the outer drum (1). A feeding port (3) is provided on the outer drum (1) for feeding the solid cleaning substance (4).

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