Washing machine, slow-release agent prompting method and device and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a washing machine, a slow-release agent prompting method and device and a storage medium. The washing machine comprises a box body and a barrel assembly which is arranged in the box body and provided with a washing cavity; the door body is movably connected to the box body and used for opening or closing the washing cavity; the door body is provided with a protruding part, and the protruding part is located in the washing cavity when the door body is in the washing cavity. The slow release module is internally provided with a degerming agent and / or a scale inhibitor; the slow release module is detachably connected to the protruding part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly to a washing machine, a method and device for prompting a slow-release agent, and a storage medium. Background Art

[0002] Washing machines are essential and frequently used household electrical appliances in daily life. Washing machines use tap water and detergents to wash clothes; however, stains, bacteria on clothes, and microorganisms in tap water have some adverse effects on physical health. For this reason, it is necessary to place a descaling agent and / or a bactericide in the washing machine to achieve the purpose of descaling and / or sterilization. In the prior art, the descaling agent and / or the bactericide are not convenient for users to replace. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a washing machine, aiming to solve the technical problem that the descaling agent and / or the bactericide in the prior art are not convenient for users to replace.

[0004] On the one hand, the present application proposes a washing machine, including:

[0005] A cabinet,

[0006] A drum assembly, disposed in the cabinet and having a washing cavity;

[0007] A door body, movably connected to the cabinet and used to open or close the washing cavity; the door body has a protruding portion, and the protruding portion is located in the washing cavity when the door body closes the washing cavity, and is located outside the cabinet when the door body opens the washing cavity; and

[0008] A slow-release module, which is provided with a slow-release agent for sterilization and / or scale inhibition; the slow-release module is detachably connected to the protruding portion.

[0009] Optionally, the washing machine further includes a main water inlet pipe and a secondary water inlet pipe disposed in the cabinet;

[0010] The main water inlet pipe has a first water outlet portion,

[0011] The secondary water inlet pipe has a second water outlet portion,

[0012] Both the first water outlet portion and the second water outlet portion are communicated with the washing cavity;

[0013] Wherein, the first water outlet portion is configured such that the water flow flowing out from the first water outlet portion does not pass through the slow-release module; the second water outlet portion is configured such that the water flow flowing out from the second water outlet portion passes through the slow-release module.

[0014] Optionally, the second water outlet is configured such that the water flow flowing out of the second water outlet impacts the protruding portion and then passes through the slow-release module.

[0015] Optionally, the door body includes a door panel and a protruding portion connected to the door panel; the protruding portion includes an inclined section extending obliquely downward from the door panel and a water-touching section extending downward from the inclined section, and the slow-release module is detachably disposed on the water-touching section; the second water outlet is disposed opposite to the inclined section and is located above the inclined section.

[0016] Optionally, the drum assembly further includes a door seal; when the door body closes the washing cavity, the door panel is sealingly connected to the door seal, and a gap is formed between the inclined section and the upper half of the door seal; the second water outlet is connected to the upper half of the door seal.

[0017] Optionally, the drum assembly includes an outer drum; the first water outlet is disposed on the outer drum.

[0018] Optionally, the first water outlet is disposed at a position on the outer drum away from the door body.

[0019] Optionally, the protruding portion is formed with a receiving groove, and a first engaging portion is formed on the groove wall of the receiving groove; a second engaging portion adapted to the first engaging portion is provided on the slow-release module; the first engaging portion is one of a buckle and a clamping groove, and the second engaging portion is the other of the buckle and the clamping groove;

[0020] The slow-release module is placed in the receiving groove after the first engaging portion is engaged with the engaging portion.

[0021] Optionally, the slow-release module includes a box body; a slow-release agent is provided in the box body; the box body is formed with a pore channel for releasing the slow-release agent.

[0022] Optionally, the washing machine further includes a turbidity sensor, and the turbidity sensor is disposed in the washing cavity and / or in the drainage assembly of the washing machine.

[0023] In a second aspect, the present application further provides a method for prompting a slow-release agent, which is applied to the washing machine as described above; the prompting method includes:

[0024] In response to a first preset instruction, controlling the main water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtaining a first real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0025] Draining the water in the washing cavity;

[0026] Controlling the auxiliary water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtaining a second real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0027] If the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions, a prompt message is generated; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to replace the slow-release module.

[0028] Optionally, the slow-release agent prompting method includes:

[0029] In response to a second preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to let water in, and obtain the first initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0030] Drain the water in the washing cavity;

[0031] Control the secondary water inlet pipe to let water in, and obtain the second initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0032] Determine the initial turbidity difference according to the first initial turbidity and the second initial turbidity;

[0033] The "if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions, a prompt message is generated" includes:

[0034] Determine the real-time turbidity difference according to the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity;

[0035] If the change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference compared to the initial turbidity difference reaches a preset ratio, generate a prompt message.

[0036] Optionally, the secondary water inlet pipe is connected to a detergent dispensing component; the slow-release agent prompting method further includes:

[0037] When controlling the secondary water inlet pipe to let water in, control the secondary water inlet pipe and the detergent dispensing component to be in a cut-off state.

[0038] In a third aspect, the present application also proposes a slow-release agent prompting device, which is applied to the washing machine as described above, and includes:

[0039] A control module, which in response to a first preset instruction, controls the main water inlet pipe to let water in;

[0040] An acquisition module, which acquires the first real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0041] A discharge module, which is used to drain the water in the washing cavity;

[0042] The control module is further configured to control the secondary water inlet pipe to let water in, and the acquisition module acquires the second real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0043] A generation module, which is used to generate a prompt message if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to replace the slow-release module.

[0044] In a fourth aspect, the present application further provides a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored. The computer program is loaded by a processor to execute the steps in the slow-release agent prompting method as described above.

[0045] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, a slow-release module containing a slow-release agent with bactericidal and / or scale-inhibiting effects is detachably arranged on the protruding part of the door body; when the door body closes the washing cavity of the cylinder assembly, the protruding part is located in the washing cavity, and when there is washing water in the washing cavity, the slow-release agent is released into the washing cavity for sterilization and / or scale inhibition; when the washing cavity of the cylinder assembly is opened, the protruding part is located outside the cabinet. Since the slow-release agent is detachably arranged on the protruding part, it is convenient for the user to replace the slow-release module. The washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application facilitates the user to replace the slow-release module and slowly releases the slow-release agent into the washing cavity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0047] Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application (the door body is not shown);

[0048] Figure 2 is a schematic internal structure diagram of the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 3 is a schematic structure diagram of the door body, door seal and auxiliary water inlet pipe provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 4 is a schematic structure diagram of the door body and auxiliary water inlet pipe provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 5 ]>is a schematic structure diagram of the door body provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 6 is a schematic structure diagram of the slow-release module provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 7 is a schematic flowchart of a slow-release agent prompting method provided by the embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Figure 8 is another schematic flowchart of the slow-release agent prompting method provided by the embodiment of the present application.

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[0057] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0060] In this application, the word "exemplary" is used to mean "serving as an example, illustration, or illustration." Any embodiment described in this application as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The following description is given to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention. In the following description, details are listed for the purpose of explanation. It should be understood that one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the invention can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the description of the invention with unnecessary detail. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

[0061] Combine Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine 1000, comprising:

[0062] Cabinet 800,

[0063] Cylinder assembly 200, disposed within the cabinet 800, having a washing chamber S;

[0064] Door 100, the door 100 being movably connected to the cabinet 800 for opening or closing the washing chamber S; the door 100 having a protruding portion 110, the protruding portion 110 being located within the washing chamber S when the door 100 closes the washing chamber S and being located outside the cabinet 800 when the door 100 opens the washing chamber S; and

[0065] Slow-release module 500, the slow-release module 500 being provided with a slow-release agent for sterilization and / or scale inhibition; the slow-release module 500 being detachably connected to the protruding portion 110.

[0066] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, the slow-release module 500 containing a slow-release agent with a sterilization and / or scale-inhibiting effect is detachably disposed on the protruding portion 110 of the door 100; when the door 100 closes the washing chamber S of the cylinder assembly 200, the protruding portion 110 is located within the washing chamber S, and when there is washing water in the washing chamber S, the slow-release agent is released into the washing chamber S for sterilization and / or scale inhibition; and when the washing chamber S of the cylinder assembly 200 is opened, the protruding portion 110 is located outside the cabinet 800. Since the slow-release agent is detachably disposed on the protruding portion 110, it is convenient for the user to replace the slow-release module 500. The washing machine 1000 provided by the embodiment of the present application facilitates the user to replace the slow-release module 500 and slowly releases the slow-release agent into the washing chamber S.

[0067] As an alternative embodiment of the above embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the washing machine 1000 further includes a main water inlet pipe 300 and a secondary water inlet pipe 400 disposed within the cabinet 800. The main water inlet pipe 300 has a first water outlet portion, and the secondary water inlet pipe 400 has a second water outlet portion. Both the first water outlet portion and the second water outlet portion communicate with the washing chamber S. In the embodiment, both the main water inlet pipe 300 and the secondary water inlet pipe 400 can be connected to a water source to supply washing water into the washing chamber S. Among them, the first water outlet portion is configured such that the water flowing out from the first water outlet portion does not pass through the slow-release module 500; the second water outlet portion is configured such that the water flowing out from the second water outlet portion passes through the slow-release module 500.

[0068] The slow-release module 500 is related to the issue of when to replace it, that is, under what circumstances the slow-release module 500 should be replaced. For this reason, in the technical solution of this application, two different water inlet methods are set to assist in prompting the user. When the user needs to judge whether the slow-release module 500 needs to be replaced, the main water inlet pipe 300 intakes water. Since its water flow does not pass through the slow-release module 500, the clear water in the washing cavity S has a first turbidity at this time; when the second auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 intakes water, since its water flow passes through the slow-release module 500, the clear water in the washing cavity S at this time has been treated with a slow-release agent and thus has a second turbidity. At this time, the washing machine 1000 can display the first turbidity and the second turbidity to provide a reference for the user to replace the slow-release module 500.

[0069] For another example, in some embodiments, after the controller of the washing machine 1000 receives the first turbidity and the second turbidity and makes a comparison, the washing machine 1000 will display the comparison result, and the comparison result provides a reference for the user to replace the slow-release module 500.

[0070] In the specific application process, after the washing machine 1000 receives a preset instruction input by the user, the main water inlet pipe 300 intakes water first (not reaching the set height of the slow-release module 500). At this time, the clear water in the washing cavity S has a first turbidity; then the water in the washing cavity S is discharged; subsequently, the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 intakes water again. At this time, the water flow passes through the slow-release module 500, and at this time the clear water is sterilized and / or scale-inhibited by the slow-release agent, and the water in the washing cavity S has a second turbidity.

[0071] In the specific application process, the main water inlet pipe 300 can be the ordinary washing water inlet channel of the washing machine 1000; the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 can be the essence washing water inlet channel of the washing machine 1000 and is connected to the detergent dispensing component 700 of the washing machine 1000. When judging whether the slow-release module 500 needs to be replaced, when the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 intakes water, the dispensing pump of the detergent dispensing component 700 is closed, that is, no detergent is delivered to the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 at this time to avoid affecting the judgment result.

[0072] In the above embodiments, the first water outlet part and the second water outlet part are respectively the ends of the main water inlet pipe 300 and the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400, and the water flow flows out of the main water inlet pipe 300 and the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 from the first water outlet part and the second water outlet part respectively. For example, in some embodiments, the first water outlet part is configured as a water outlet head connected to the water inlet interface of the outer tub 220; the second water outlet part is configured as a water outlet head connected to the water inlet interface of the door seal 210.

[0073] As an alternative embodiment of the above embodiment, the second water outlet is configured such that the water flow flowing out of the second water outlet impacts the protruding portion 110 and then passes through the slow-release module 500. That is to say, the water from the second water outlet does not directly act on the slow-release module 500, but first impacts the water flow on the protruding portion 110, passes through the protruding portion 110 and then passes through the slow-release module 500, reducing the direct impact of the water flow on the slow-release module 500. For example, the second water outlet is configured to face the protruding portion 110 directly. After the water flow flows out of the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400, it impacts the protruding portion 110, and the water flow flows on the surface of the protruding portion 110 to the slow-release module 500.

[0074] As an alternative embodiment of the above embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the door body 100 includes a door panel 120 and a protruding portion 110 connected to the door panel 120. In the embodiment, the door panel 120 and the protruding portion 110 are fixedly connected, and the connection structure between the two adopts an existing connection method, which will not be elaborated here. In the embodiment, the protruding portion 110 is transparent, such as a door glass. As Figure 4 shown, the protruding portion 110 includes an inclined section 111 extending obliquely downward from the door panel 120 and a water-touching section 112 extending downward from the inclined section 111. The slow-release module 500 is detachably disposed on the water-touching section 112; the second water outlet is disposed opposite to the inclined section 111 and is located above the inclined section 111. In the embodiment, the water-touching section 112 usually extends vertically downward or is slightly inclined at an acute angle to the vertical direction; when the door body 100 closes the washing cavity S, the water-touching section 112 is located in the washing cavity S, and when the washing cavity S is filled with washing water, the slow-release module 500 can be immersed in the washing water to release the slow-release agent.

[0075] When water enters through the auxiliary water inlet pipe, the water flowing out of the second water outlet flows towards the inclined section 111 under the action of gravity and water pressure, flows into the water-touching section 112 under the guidance of the inclined section 111, and the water flow flows on the surface of the water-touching section 112 to the slow-release module 500, so that the water flow passing through the auxiliary water inlet pipe can carry the slow-release agent into the washing cavity S.

[0076] As an alternative embodiment of the above embodiment, as Figure 1 and as Figure 3As shown, the cylinder assembly 200 further includes a door seal 210. The door seal 210 is a common structure of the washing machine 1000 and is used to seal the cylinder assembly 200 and the door body 100. When the door body 100 closes the washing cavity S, the door panel 120 is sealingly connected to the door seal 210. A gap is formed between the inclined section 111 and the upper half of the door seal 210 to avoid pressure buildup. The second water outlet portion is connected to the upper half of the door seal 210. The upper half of the door seal 210 is provided with a water inlet interface for connecting the second water outlet portion, and the second water outlet portion is sealingly connected to the water inlet interface. For example, the upper half of the door seal 210 is configured with a hole, and the second water outlet portion can be placed into the hole and sealed; alternatively, the upper half of the door seal 210 is configured with a pipe joint, and the second water outlet portion is sleeved on the pipe joint and fixed by a clamp or bonding.

[0077] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the cylinder assembly 200 includes an outer cylinder 220; the first water outlet portion is provided on the outer cylinder 220. In the embodiment, for example, the outer cylinder 220 is configured with a hole, and the first water outlet portion can be placed into the hole and sealed; alternatively, the outer cylinder 220 is configured with a pipe joint, and the first water outlet portion is sleeved on the pipe joint and fixed by a clamp or bonding. The connection structure between the outer cylinder 220 and the first water outlet portion can also adopt the prior art.

[0078] It should be noted that the cylinder assembly 200 further includes an inner cylinder, which is disposed inside the outer cylinder 220 and has through holes on the inner cylinder to communicate the washing cavity S of the inner cylinder and the radial gap between the two. The water flow of the first water outlet portion enters the washing cavity S through the radial gap and the channel 520. The structure of the cylinder assembly 200 can adopt the structure of the prior art.

[0079] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, the first water outlet portion is disposed at a position of the outer cylinder 220 away from the door body 100. In the embodiment, the first water outlet portion is disposed away from the outer cylinder 220 so that its water flow does not act on the slow-release module 500. For example, the first water outlet portion is disposed at the rear of the outer cylinder 220.

[0080] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the protruding portion 110 is formed with a receiving groove 101, and a first clamping portion 102 is formed on the groove wall of the receiving groove 101; as Figure 6As shown, a second engaging portion 530 adapted to the first engaging portion 102 is provided on the slow-release module 500; the slow-release module 500 is placed in the receiving groove 101 after the first engaging portion 102 and the engaging portion cooperate. In an embodiment, the first engaging portion 102 is one of a buckle and a slot, and the second engaging portion 530 is the other of the buckle and the slot. When installing the slow-release module 500, the user applies a thrust force towards the receiving groove 101 to the slow-release module 500, and the buckle and the slot cooperate, so that the slow-release module 500 is snapped into the receiving groove 101. When replacing the slow-release module 500, the user applies a pulling force away from the receiving groove 101 to the slow-release module 500 to release the cooperation relationship between the buckle and the slot, and pulls out the slow-release module 500.

[0081] As an alternative embodiment of the above embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, the slow-release module 500 includes a box body 510; a slow-release agent is provided in the box body 510; a pore channel 520 is formed on the box body 510 for releasing the slow-release agent. In an embodiment, an accommodation space is provided inside the box body 510, and the slow-release agent is provided in the accommodation space; the slow-release agent is defined inside the accommodation space by the box body 510; when the slow-release module 500 encounters water, the water enters the accommodation space through the pore channel 520, so that the slow-release agent is released into the water. In an embodiment, the size of the slow-release agent is larger than the size of the pore channel 520 to prevent the slow-release agent from leaking.

[0082] As an alternative embodiment of the above embodiment, the washing machine 1000 further includes a turbidity sensor (not shown), and the turbidity sensor is provided inside the washing cavity S and / or inside the drainage assembly 600 of the washing machine 1000. In an embodiment, the turbidity sensor is used to measure the turbidity of the washing water inside the washing cavity S or entering the drainage assembly 600 after passing through the washing cavity S. For example, the installation of the turbidity sensor adopts the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0083] When the user instructs the washing machine 1000 to determine whether the slow-release module 500 needs to be replaced, the main water inlet pipe 300 intakes water. At this time, the turbidity sensor measures the first turbidity. Subsequently, the drainage assembly 600 drains water. Subsequently, the auxiliary water inlet pipe 400 intakes water. At this time, the turbidity sensor measures the second turbidity. The display panel of the washing machine 1000 displays the first turbidity and the second turbidity, or displays the comparison result of the first turbidity and the second turbidity, or sends the first turbidity and the second turbidity to the user's client terminal, or sends the comparison result of the first turbidity and the second turbidity to the client terminal, so as to prompt the measurement result or the comparison result to the user, facilitating the user to determine whether the slow-release module 500 needs to be replaced.

[0084] In some embodiments, the control component of the washing machine 1000 is signal - connected to the turbidity sensor; the control component is configured to receive the first turbidity and the second turbidity measured by the turbidity sensor; the control component is signal - connected to the display panel or the user terminal of the washing machine 1000, and is configured to generate a measurement result or a comparison result according to the first turbidity and the second turbidity, and prompt the user with the measurement result or the comparison result, so as to facilitate the user to judge whether it is necessary to replace the slow - release module 500.

[0085] Based on the washing machine proposed in the above - mentioned partial embodiments, the present application also proposes a slow - release agent prompting method. This slow - release agent prompting method is applied to this washing machine. As Figure 7 shown, this slow - release agent prompting method includes:

[0086] S201, in response to a first preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtain the first real - time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0087] S202, drain the water in the washing cavity;

[0088] S203, control the secondary water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtain the second real - time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0089] S300, if the first real - time turbidity and the second real - time turbidity meet a preset condition, generate a prompt message; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to replace the slow - release module.

[0090] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, when receiving the first preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to start supplying water, and obtain the first real - time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity; then drain the water in the washing cavity; then control the secondary water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtain the second real - time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity; by judging whether the first real - time turbidity and the second real - time turbidity meet the preset condition; if they meet, generate a prompt message to prompt the user to replace the slow - release module.

[0091] It is easy to understand that when the secondary water inlet pipe supplies water, the water flow will pass through the slow - release module, and the corrosion inhibitor and water will react, resulting in a change in turbidity; while when the main water inlet pipe supplies water, the water flow does not pass through the slow - release module. Therefore, the real - time turbidities obtained twice are the same when the slow - release agent in the slow - release module is completely used up. For this reason, the preset condition can be set as the first real - time turbidity being equal to the second real - time turbidity. In addition, in some cases, the preset condition can also be configured in the following way. By setting a turbidity preset value, when the absolute value of the difference between the first real - time turbidity and the second real - time turbidity is lower than this turbidity preset value, it means that the second real - time turbidity is close to the first real - time turbidity, and the slow - release agent in the slow - release module is about to be used up. At this time, a prompt message is also generated to prompt the user to replace the slow - release module.

[0092] In the above embodiments, the first preset instruction can be issued by the user to the washing machine; for example, the user inputs an instruction such as "need to check whether the slow-release module needs to be replaced" to the washing machine by operating the buttons on the washing machine or by voice. In some other embodiments, the washing machine can also automatically generate the first preset instruction after running for a preset duration, that is, after the washing machine has run for N hours, steps S201 to S300 will be automatically executed; the preset running duration is related to the usage duration of the slow-release agent, and the user can set the preset running duration accordingly.

[0093] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, in combination with Figure 8 as shown, the slow-release agent prompting method includes:

[0094] S101, in response to a second preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtain the first initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0095] S102, drain the water in the washing cavity;

[0096] S103, control the auxiliary water inlet pipe to supply water, and obtain the second initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0097] S104, determine the initial turbidity difference according to the first initial turbidity and the second initial turbidity;

[0098] The generating a prompt message if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet a preset condition includes:

[0099] S301, determine the real-time turbidity difference according to the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity;

[0100] S302, if the change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference compared to the initial turbidity difference reaches a preset ratio, generate a prompt message.

[0101] In this embodiment, after the user completes the replacement of the slow-release module, a second preset instruction is issued to the washing machine once; or a sensor is provided on the protruding part, and when the sensor detects the slow-release module again, a second preset instruction is issued to the washing machine once; through steps S101, S102, and S103, the initial turbidity difference can be calibrated, that is, the difference between the two when the slow-release module has not been used is calibrated once; subsequently, when responding to the first preset instruction each time, it is determined whether a prompt message needs to be generated based on the change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference relative to the initial turbidity difference.

[0102] In the embodiment, since the corrosion inhibitor has a bactericidal and / or scale inhibition effect, the first turbidity (first real-time turbidity, first initial turbidity) is greater than the second turbidity (second real-time turbidity, second initial turbidity), that is, the turbidity of the water passing through the slow-release module is less than the turbidity of the water not passing through the slow-release module.

[0103] In the embodiment, the first initial turbidity is X 10 , and the second initial turbidity is X 20 ; the initial turbidity difference is Y0 = X 10 - X 20 . When the second preset instruction is executed for the Nth time, the first real-time turbidity is X 1N , and the second real-time turbidity is X 2N ; the real-time turbidity difference is Y N = X 1N - X 2N .

[0104] The change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference compared to the initial turbidity difference is defined as:

[0105] β = (Y0 - Y N ) / Y0 * 100%

[0106] The preset ratio is a preset value, such as set to 80% to 100%, and the user sets it specifically according to the situation. At the beginning of use, Y N is basically equal to Y0, and at this time β is about 0; with the use of the slow-release agent, when the real-time turbidity difference changes by 80% to 100% compared to the initial turbidity difference, the real-time turbidity difference is getting farther and farther away from the initial turbidity difference, and the second real-time turbidity is getting closer and closer to the first real-time turbidity. At this time, the slow-release agent in the slow-release module tends to be exhausted, and the user is prompted to replace it at this time.

[0107] As an alternative implementation of the above embodiment, the secondary water inlet pipe is connected to the detergent dispensing component; the slow-release agent prompting method further includes: when controlling the secondary water inlet pipe to admit water, controlling the secondary water inlet pipe and the detergent dispensing component to be in a cut-off state. In the embodiment, the secondary water inlet pipe can be connected to the detergent dispensing component for essence washing. When the first preset instruction or the second preset instruction is executed, the secondary water inlet pipe and the detergent dispensing component are controlled to be in a cut-off state, that is, no detergent is dispensed through the secondary water inlet pipe, and only water is let into the washing machine.

[0108] Based on the washing machine proposed in the above partial embodiments, the present application also proposes a slow-release agent prompting device, and the slow-release agent prompting device includes:

[0109] A control module, in response to the first preset instruction, controls the main water inlet pipe to admit water;

[0110] An acquisition module, which acquires the first real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0111] A discharge module, which is used to discharge the water in the washing cavity;

[0112] The control module is further configured to control the secondary water inlet pipe to admit water, and the acquisition module acquires the second real-time turbidity of the water in the washing chamber;

[0113] A generation module, configured to generate a prompt message if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet a preset condition; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to replace the slow-release module.

[0114] In the slow-release agent prompting device,

[0115] The control module also responds to a second preset instruction to control the main water inlet pipe to admit water, and acquires the first initial turbidity of the water in the washing chamber;

[0116] A discharge module for discharging the water in the washing chamber;

[0117] A control module controls the secondary water inlet pipe to admit water, and an acquisition module acquires the second initial turbidity of the water in the washing chamber;

[0118] A determination module determines an initial turbidity difference according to the first initial turbidity and the second initial turbidity;

[0119] When the generation module executes the step of generating a prompt message if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet a preset condition, it determines a real-time turbidity difference according to the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity; if the change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference compared to the initial turbidity difference reaches a preset ratio, a prompt message is generated.

[0120] An embodiment of the present application further provides a control system for a slow-release agent prompting method, including: one or more processors; a memory; and one or more application programs, wherein the one or more application programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the processor to implement the slow-release agent prompting method as described above.

[0121] Generally, the control system of the slow-release agent prompting method includes: at least one processor, at least one memory, and a control program of the control system of the slow-release agent prompting method stored on the memory and executable on the processor, and the control program of the control system of the slow-release agent prompting method is configured to implement the steps of the control method as described above.

[0122] The processor may include one or more processing cores, such as a 4-core processor, an 8-core processor, etc. The processor may be implemented in at least one hardware form of DSP (Digital Signal Processing), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or PLA (Programmable Logic Array). The processor may also include a main processor and a coprocessor. The main processor is a processor used to process data in the wake state, also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit); the coprocessor is a low-power processor used to process data in the standby state. In some embodiments, the processor may be integrated with a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and the GPU is responsible for rendering and drawing the content to be displayed on the display screen. The processor may also include an AI (Artificial Intelligence) processor, which is used to process the control method operations of the control system of the sustained-release agent prompting method, so that the control method model of the control system of the sustained-release agent prompting method can be autonomously trained and learned to improve efficiency and accuracy.

[0123] The memory may include one or more computer-readable storage media, and the computer-readable storage media may be non-transitory. The memory may also include high-speed random access memory and non-volatile memory, such as one or more disk storage devices and flash storage devices. In some embodiments, the non-transitory computer-readable storage media in the memory is used to store at least one instruction, and the at least one instruction is used to be executed by the processor to implement the sustained-release agent prompting method of the control system of the sustained-release agent prompting method provided in the method embodiments of the present application:

[0124] S201, in response to a first preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to let water in, and obtain the first real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0125] S202, drain the water in the washing cavity;

[0126] S203, control the secondary water inlet pipe to let water in, and obtain the second real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0127] S300, if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions, generate a prompt message; the prompt message is used to prompt the user to replace the sustained-release module.

[0128] S101, in response to a second preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to admit water and obtain the first initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0129] S102, drain the water in the washing cavity;

[0130] S103, control the secondary water inlet pipe to admit water and obtain the second initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity;

[0131] S104, determine the initial turbidity difference according to the first initial turbidity and the second initial turbidity;

[0132] If the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions, the generated prompt information includes:

[0133] S301, determine the real-time turbidity difference according to the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity;

[0134] S302, if the change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference compared with the initial turbidity difference reaches the preset ratio, generate prompt information.

[0135] Wherein, when performing step S103 and step S203, when controlling the secondary water inlet pipe to admit water, control the secondary water inlet pipe and the detergent dispensing component to be in a cut-off state.

[0136] The above has introduced in detail a washing machine, a slow-release agent prompting method, a prompting device and a computer-readable storage medium provided by an embodiment of the present application. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present invention; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation manner and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body, A cylinder assembly, disposed inside the box body, having a washing cavity; A door body, the door body being movably connected to the box body for opening or closing the washing cavity; The door body has a protruding portion, the protruding portion being located inside the washing cavity when the door body closes the washing cavity and being located outside the box body when the door body opens the washing cavity; And A slow release module, the slow release module being provided with a slow release agent, the slow release agent being used for sterilization and / or scale inhibition; the slow release module is detachably connected to the protruding portion.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The washing machine further includes a main water inlet pipe and a secondary water inlet pipe disposed inside the box body; The main water inlet pipe has a first water outlet portion, The secondary water inlet pipe has a second water outlet portion, The first water outlet portion and the second water outlet portion are both communicated with the washing cavity; Wherein, the first water outlet portion is configured such that the water flowing out from the first water outlet portion does not pass through the slow release module; the second water outlet portion is configured such that the water flowing out from the second water outlet portion passes through the slow release module.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second water outlet portion is configured such that the water flowing out from the second water outlet portion flushes against the protruding portion and then passes through the slow release module.

4. The washing machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The door body includes a door panel and a protruding portion connected to the door panel; the protruding portion includes an inclined section extending obliquely downward from the door panel and a water-touching section extending downward from the inclined section, the slow release module is detachably disposed on the water-touching section; the second water outlet portion is disposed opposite to the inclined section and is located above the inclined section.

5. The washing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cylinder assembly further includes a door seal; when the door body closes the washing cavity, the door panel is sealingly connected to the door seal, and a gap is formed between the inclined section and the upper half of the door seal; the second water outlet portion is connected to the upper half of the door seal.

6. The washing machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The cylinder assembly includes an outer cylinder; the first water outlet portion is disposed on the outer cylinder.

7. The washing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first water outlet portion is disposed at a position on the outer cylinder away from the door body.

8. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protruding portion is formed with a receiving groove, and a first clamping portion is formed on the groove wall of the receiving groove; a second clamping portion adapted to the first clamping portion is provided on the slow release module; the first clamping portion is one of a buckle and a clamping groove, and the second clamping portion is the other of the buckle and the clamping groove; The slow release module is placed in the receiving groove after the first clamping portion and the clamping portion are engaged.

9. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slow release module includes a box body; the box body is provided with a slow release agent; the box body is formed with a pore channel for releasing the slow release agent.

10. The washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The washing machine further includes a turbidity sensor, the turbidity sensor being disposed inside the washing cavity and / or inside the drainage assembly of the washing machine.

11. A sustained-release agent prompting method, characterized in that, Applied to the washing machine according to any one of claims 2-10; the prompting method includes: In response to a first preset instruction, controlling the main water inlet pipe to supply water and obtaining the first real-time turbidity of the water inside the washing cavity; Draining the water inside the washing cavity; Controlling the secondary water inlet pipe to supply water and obtaining the second real-time turbidity of the water inside the washing cavity; If the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet a preset condition, generating a prompting message; the prompting message is used to prompt the user to replace the slow release module.

12. The sustained-release agent prompting method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The slow release agent prompting method includes: In response to a second preset instruction, control the main water inlet pipe to let water in and obtain the first initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity; Drain the water in the washing cavity; Control the auxiliary water inlet pipe to let water in and obtain the second initial turbidity of the water in the washing cavity; Determine the initial turbidity difference according to the first initial turbidity and the second initial turbidity; If the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions, the generated prompt information includes: Determine the real-time turbidity difference according to the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity; If the change ratio of the real-time turbidity difference compared to the initial turbidity difference reaches the preset ratio, generate prompt information.

13. The sustained-release agent prompting method according to claim 11, wherein, The auxiliary water inlet pipe is connected to the detergent dispensing component; The slow-release agent prompting method further includes: When controlling the auxiliary water inlet pipe to let water in, control the auxiliary water inlet pipe and the detergent dispensing component to be in a cut-off state.

14. A sustained-release agent reminder device, characterized in that, Applied to the washing machine according to any one of claims 2-10, including: A control module, which in response to a first preset instruction, controls the main water inlet pipe to let water in; An acquisition module, which acquires the first real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity; A discharge module, which is used to drain the water in the washing cavity; The control module is further configured to control the auxiliary water inlet pipe to let water in, and the acquisition module acquires the second real-time turbidity of the water in the washing cavity; A generation module, which is used to generate prompt information if the first real-time turbidity and the second real-time turbidity meet the preset conditions; the prompt information is used to prompt the user to replace the slow-release module.

15. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a computer program, and the computer program is loaded by a processor to execute the steps in the slow-release agent prompting method according to any one of claims 11 to 13.

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