Control method of fabric treatment equipment, electronic equipment and fabric treatment equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of fabric treatment equipment, in particular to a control method of fabric treatment equipment, electronic equipment and the fabric treatment equipment. The control method comprises the steps that in response to an instruction that two fabric processing drums execute a washing program at the same time, the fabric processing drum which preferentially starts to execute the washing program is determined; determining the starting of the washing program of another fabric processing drum to be subjected to the washing program according to the running state of the fabric processing drum which preferentially starts to execute the washing program; and controlling the two fabric processing drums to have different operation states at the same washing time node during the period that the two fabric processing drums execute the washing program at the same time. According to the invention, the operation of the two fabric processing drums can be separately controlled, the resonance and noise generated by the joint work of the two fabric processing drums are reduced, the whole washing time is effectively shortened, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of fabric processing equipment, and in particular to a control method for fabric processing equipment, an electronic device, and a fabric processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for fabric cleanliness are also becoming increasingly stringent. As essential household appliances, fabric treatment equipment, such as washing machines, are experiencing continuous improvements in functionality and performance. With the increasing emphasis on partitioning and healthy washing, most washing machines are now developing dual-drum or multi-drum designs. Currently, a variety of dual-drum all-in-one machines are available on the market. These machines typically consist of two independent fabric treatment drums, one above the other, that can simultaneously process different fabrics, improving washing efficiency.

[0003] However, existing dual-drum all-in-one washing machines still face several practical challenges. First, during the wash cycle, when both fabric treatment drums operate simultaneously, mechanical limitations cause mutual vibration between the two drums, affecting the wash cycle and increasing noise. Second, simultaneous operation of both drums during the wash cycle results in high energy consumption, reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a control method, electronic device and fabric processing device for a fabric processing device to solve the problem that the existing fabric processing device is prone to resonance when multiple drum structures work simultaneously, resulting in obvious noise and poor user experience.

[0005] A first aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a fabric processing device, wherein the fabric processing device includes two fabric processing drums arranged in an upper and lower manner, and both fabric processing drums are provided with a washing program. The control method includes: In response to an instruction for two fabric treatment drums to simultaneously perform a washing process, determining a fabric treatment drum that starts performing the washing process with priority; Determining the start of a washing process for another fabric treatment tub to be subjected to a washing process according to the operating state of the fabric treatment tub that has a priority in starting to perform the washing process; During the period when the two fabric treatment drums are performing washing programs at the same time, the two fabric treatment drums are controlled to have different operating states at the same washing time node.

[0006] In some embodiments, determining the start of a washing process for another fabric treatment tub to be subjected to a washing process based on the operating status of the fabric treatment tub that is subjected to a washing process with priority includes: During the process of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first performing the washing program, real-time acquisition of operation information of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first; determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing program based on the operation information of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first; If confirmed, another fabric treatment tub is started to perform a washing program.

[0007] In some embodiments, the different operating states include the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums operating alternately, operating simultaneously but with different rotation directions, or operating in the same rotation direction but with different rotation speeds.

[0008] In some embodiments, determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing process based on the operation information of the fabric treatment drum that starts execution first includes: acquiring in real time the power information of the driving motor of the fabric processing drum that starts processing first; determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing program based on the power information; The determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing process according to the power information includes: When the power of the fabric treatment tub that starts the washing process first is lower than a first preset value, it is determined to start another fabric treatment tub to perform the washing process at the same time.

[0009] In some embodiments, determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing process based on the power information includes: When the power of the fabric treatment tub that starts washing with priority is 0, another fabric treatment tub is controlled to start washing.

[0010] In some embodiments, controlling the two fabric treatment drums to have different washing states at the same washing time node includes: The driving motors of the two fabric processing drums are controlled to operate alternately.

[0011] In some embodiments, controlling the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately includes: When one of the fabric processing drums is in operation, the other fabric processing drum is controlled to be in a standby state; When the fabric processing drum running in front finishes its running phase and the output power is 0, another fabric processing drum is controlled to run; When the fabric processing drum that is running behind is running, controlling another fabric processing drum to be in a standby state; When the fabric treatment drum running later finishes its running phase and the output power is 0, the other fabric treatment drum in the standby state is controlled to run, and this cycle is repeated until the two fabric treatment drums complete the washing process respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, controlling the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately includes controlling the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately according to a preset start-stop ratio.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fabric treatment drum determined to be prioritized for starting the washing process is the fabric treatment drum located at the top.

[0014] A second aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a fabric processing device, wherein the fabric processing device includes two fabric processing drums arranged vertically. The control method includes: When one of the two fabric treatment drums runs a washing mode, in response to a start signal of the other of the two fabric treatment drums, when the one of the fabric treatment drums is in a pause state of a first rotation-stop ratio in the washing mode, the other fabric treatment drum is controlled to rotate.

[0015] In some embodiments, controlling the rotation of the other fabric treatment drum comprises: When one of the two fabric treatment tubs is running in a washing mode, in response to a start signal of the other of the two fabric treatment tubs, when the other of the two fabric treatment tubs is in a pause state of a first rotation-stop ratio in the washing mode, determining a load level of fabric in the other of the two fabric treatment tubs; determining a second transfer-stop ratio of the other one of the plurality of switches based on the load level, or determining the second transfer-stop ratio of the other one of the plurality of switches based on the load level and the first transfer-stop ratio; The two fabric treating drums are controlled to operate based on the first start-stop ratio and the second start-stop ratio.

[0016] In some embodiments, the two fabric treating drums include an upper drum and a lower drum, the first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum includes a first rotation state and a first pause state, and the second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum includes a second rotation state and a second pause state; The controlling the operation of the two fabric processing drums based on the first start-stop ratio and the second start-stop ratio comprises: When the upper drum is switched from the first rotation state to the first pause state, if the lower drum is in the second pause state, the lower drum is controlled to the second rotation state and continues to operate according to the second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum; or, When the lower drum switches from the second rotation state to the second pause state, if the upper drum is in the first pause state, the upper drum is controlled to the first rotation state and continues to operate according to the first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum.

[0017] In some embodiments, the sum of the running time of the first rotation state and the running time of the second rotation state is less than or equal to the sum of the running time of the first pause state and the running time of the second pause state.

[0018] In some embodiments, determining the second transfer-stop ratio of the other one based on the load level and the first transfer-stop ratio includes: determining a plurality of candidate transfer-to-stop ratios based on the load level, selecting, from the plurality of candidate turn-stop ratios, a candidate turn-stop ratio that rotates simultaneously with the first turn-stop ratio for the shortest time period as the second turn-stop ratio; The controlling the operation of the two fabric processing drums based on the first start-stop ratio and the second start-stop ratio comprises: Under the premise of controlling one of the rotations to rotate according to the first rotation-stop ratio, controlling the other of the rotations to rotate according to the second rotation-stop ratio, If it is predicted that the one and the other will be in a rotating state at the same time according to the first rotation-stop ratio and the second rotation-stop ratio, controlling the other to be in a pause state and accumulating a cumulative duration of the pause state; After the washing mode of one or the other one of them ends, the washing time of the other one of them is extended based on the accumulated time.

[0019] A third aspect of the embodiments of the present application provides a fabric processing device, which is controlled by the control method of the fabric processing device according to the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein the fabric processing device includes an intermediate control unit, a first control board, and a second control board; The first control board is connected to the upper drum data to obtain the first operating parameter of the upper drum, and the second control board is connected to the lower drum data to obtain the second operating parameter of the lower drum; The intermediate control unit is used to receive the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter, and send corresponding control instructions to the first control board and the second control board based on the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter, so as to control the upper drum and the lower drum respectively.

[0020] A fourth aspect of an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and runnable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method of the fabric processing device as described in the first aspect or the second aspect.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are mainly: The control method, electronic device, and fabric processing device of the present application include: in response to an instruction for two fabric processing drums to simultaneously execute a washing program, determining which fabric processing drum should prioritize starting the washing program; determining the start of the washing program for the other fabric processing drum to be executed based on the operating state of the fabric processing drum that prioritizes starting the washing program; and controlling the two fabric processing drums to have different operating states at the same washing time point while the two fabric processing drums are simultaneously executing the washing program. The present application enables separate control of the operation of the two fabric processing drums, reduces resonance and noise generated by the two fabric processing drums working together, effectively shortens the entire washing time, and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art can, without inventive effort, derive other implementation drawings based on the provided drawings.

[0023] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so as to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with this technology. They are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented, and therefore have no substantive technical significance. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in sizes should still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed in this application without affecting the efficacy and objectives that can be achieved by this application.

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a flowchart of another method for controlling a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 This is a logic judgment flow chart of a control method for a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Reference numerals: 100. Fabric processing equipment; 110, upper drum; 111, first motor; 112, first control panel; 120, lower drum; 121, second motor; 122, second control board; 130. Intermediate control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those familiar with the art can easily understand the other advantages and functions of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, but not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] The terms used in the examples of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" used in the examples of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, and unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "a plurality" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0028] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0029] It should also be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or a control system for a fabric processing device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to the control system for such product or fabric processing device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not preclude the presence of additional identical elements in the product or the control system for the fabric processing device that includes the element.

[0030] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present application, but should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown in , the fabric processing device 100 includes two fabric processing drums, namely an upper drum 110 and a lower drum 120. In this example and the following examples, the upper drum 110 is the first fabric processing drum and the lower drum 120 is the second fabric processing drum.

[0032] The upper drum 110 is driven and rotated by a first motor 111, while the lower drum 120 is driven and rotated by a second motor 121. The upper drum 110 and the lower drum 120 are controlled by a first control board 112 and a second control board 122, respectively. Both control boards (i.e., the first control board 112 and the second control board 122) are data-connected to the intermediate control unit 130.

[0033] During operation, the first control board 112 is data-connected to the upper drum 110 to obtain a first operating parameter of the upper drum 110. The second control board 122 is data-connected to the lower drum 120 to obtain a second operating parameter of the lower drum 120. The intermediate control unit 130 is configured to receive the first and second operating parameters and, based on the first and second operating parameters, send corresponding control instructions to the first and second control boards 112, 122, respectively, to provide better and more refined control over the upper and lower drums 110, 120, respectively.

[0034] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a fabric processing device.

[0035] The control method of the fabric processing device can be applied to the fabric processing device. The fabric processing device includes a fabric processing drum, which is capable of washing fabrics, that is, washing the fabrics in each drum in a washing mode. The washing mode is a process in which a certain amount of water and detergent is injected into the fabric processing drum and the fabrics are washed by the rotation of the fabric processing drum.

[0036] The fabric processing device may include but is not limited to a washing machine, which may include but is not limited to a washing and care machine, a washing and drying machine, etc. For example, the washing machine may be a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine with drying or washing and care functions, etc. Of course, the washing machine may also be other types of fully automatic washing machines.

[0037] In this example and the following examples, the fabric treatment device is described using a twin-drum washing machine as an example. The twin-drum washing machine (fabric treatment device) includes two fabric treatment drums arranged in an upper arrangement, namely, one fabric treatment drum located on the upper side and the other fabric treatment drum located on the lower side. The two fabric treatment drums can operate independently or simultaneously. The two fabric treatment drums are used to wash fabrics in a wash mode, with the fabric treatment drum located on the upper side being the upper drum and the fabric treatment drum located on the lower side being the lower drum.

[0038] Specifically, the control method of the fabric processing device includes the following steps: Step S100: In response to an instruction for two fabric treatment drums to simultaneously execute washing programs, determining a fabric treatment drum that starts executing the washing program with priority.

[0039] Step S200: determining the start of a washing process of another fabric treatment tub to be subjected to a washing process according to the operating state of the fabric treatment tub that has a priority in starting to perform the washing process.

[0040] Step S300: While the two fabric treatment drums are performing the washing process simultaneously, the two fabric treatment drums are controlled to have different operating states at the same washing time point.

[0041] In step S100, after the control system of the fabric processing device receives an instruction that two fabric processing drums need to perform washing procedures simultaneously, the control system determines which of the two fabric processing drums should be prioritized for performing the washing procedure.

[0042] Control can be implemented based on the processing priority of the two fabric treatment drums. For example, if the upper drum's wash cycle priority is higher than the lower drum's, the control system prioritizes the upper drum. In other words, if the upper drum needs to run, the lower drum will immediately stop if it is already running, allowing the upper drum to begin. This control strategy ensures that the upper drum's washing performance is not affected by the lower drum's operating status.

[0043] Through the above control method, the coordinated operation of the two fabric treatment drums in the washing mode can be achieved, avoiding vibration and noise problems caused by simultaneous operation, while also reducing power consumption and improving user experience.

[0044] Alternatively, if the lower drum's wash cycle has a higher priority than the upper drum's, the control system prioritizes the lower drum. That is, if the upper drum is already running and the lower drum needs to run, the upper drum will immediately stop and the lower drum will start. This control strategy ensures that the washing performance of the lower drum is not affected by the lower drum's operating status.

[0045] Through the above control method, the coordinated operation of the two fabric treatment drums in the washing mode can be achieved, avoiding vibration and noise problems caused by simultaneous operation, while also reducing power consumption and improving user experience.

[0046] In step S200, different operating states include the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums operating alternately, for example, one of the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums is in a rotating process, while the other drive motor is in a pausing process.

[0047] Alternatively, the different operating states include the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums operating simultaneously but in different directions, such as one drive motor rotating forward and the other drive motor rotating reversely.

[0048] Alternatively, the different operating states include that the driving motors of the two fabric processing drums have the same rotation direction but different rotation speeds.

[0049] That is, when the two fabric treatment drums are in a rotating state at the same time, there are differences in the speeds of the two. For example, in the washing mode, the two fabric treatment drums can be operated at different speeds according to the different fabric materials.

[0050] The washing speed of the fabric treatment drum can be divided into multiple operating levels based on the usage of the fabric treatment device, with the higher the operating level, the higher the speed of the fabric treatment drum. For example, there may be three or more operating levels. The first rotation state and the second rotation state being the same but having different operating levels may be when the difference between the operating levels of the two fabric treatment drums is greater than or equal to 2.

[0051] For example, when the material of the fabric in the first fabric processing drum is cotton, a higher rotation speed is required, such as the operating level is selected as the fourth level. When the material of the fabric in the second fabric processing drum is silk scarf, the required rotation speed is lower than the rotation speed of the first fabric processing drum. At this time, the operating level of the second fabric processing drum can be selected as the second level or the first level.

[0052] In a specific example, when the first rotation state and the second rotation state are the same, the rotation speed of the other rotation state is 20% to 40% of the rotation speed of the first rotation state. In other words, the rotation speed of the first fabric treatment drum can be 20% to 40% of the rotation speed of the second fabric treatment drum, or the rotation speed of the second fabric treatment drum can be 20% to 40% of the rotation speed of the first fabric treatment drum.

[0053] Preferably, when the first rotation state and the second rotation state are the same, the rotation speed of the other one is 30% of the rotation speed of one of the two.

[0054] In addition, when the fabric materials in the two fabric processing drums are the same, the level difference between the operating levels of the two fabric processing drums can also be set to be greater than or equal to 2. In this way, the speed difference between the two fabric processing drums can be limited, thereby reducing the noise when the two fabric processing drums run simultaneously within a predetermined range.

[0055] or, When the first and second rotational states are identical, the rotational speed of the other is controlled to be 20% to 40% of the rotational speed of the first, but the rotational direction of the first and second fabric processing drums is opposite. In other words, the rotational speed of the first fabric processing drum can be 20% to 40% of the rotational speed of the second fabric processing drum, or vice versa. However, when the two fabric processing drums rotate simultaneously, they rotate in different directions to balance the vibrations of the two fabric processing drums in their respective rotational directions, thereby reducing the noise generated by the simultaneous rotation of the two fabric processing drums within a predetermined range.

[0056] Preferably, when the first rotation state and the second rotation state are the same, the rotation speed of the other one is 30% of the rotation speed of one of the two.

[0057] Based on the above description of different operating states, in the step of determining the start of the washing process of another fabric treatment drum to be executed according to the operating state of the fabric treatment drum that is to be executed with priority, the following method can be used: First, while the fabric treatment drum that is started with priority is performing a washing program, operation information of the fabric treatment drum that is started with priority is acquired in real time.

[0058] Secondly, it is determined whether to start another fabric processing drum to perform a washing program at the same time according to the operation information of the fabric processing drum that starts to be executed first. If it is determined, the other fabric processing drum is started to perform the washing program.

[0059] In this process, power information of the drive motor of the fabric processing drum that has priority to start is first acquired in real time. Then, based on this power information, a determination is made as to whether to simultaneously activate another fabric processing drum to execute a wash cycle. When the power of the fabric processing drum that has priority to start is lower than a first preset value, the other fabric processing drum is activated to execute a wash cycle simultaneously. Specifically, when the power of the fabric processing drum that has priority to start is 0, the other fabric processing drum is controlled to start executing a wash cycle.

[0060] In step S300, the process of controlling the two fabric treatment drums to have different washing states at the same washing time node includes: controlling the driving motors of the two fabric treatment drums to operate alternately.

[0061] Specifically, in one example, when one of the fabric processing drums is in operation, the other fabric processing drum is controlled to be in a standby state. When the previously operated fabric processing drum ends its operation phase and the output power is 0, the other fabric processing drum is controlled to operate.

[0062] While the last fabric treatment drum is running, the other fabric treatment drum is controlled to be in a standby state. When the last fabric treatment drum completes its operation phase and its output power reaches 0, the other fabric treatment drum in the standby state is controlled to operate, and this cycle repeats until both fabric treatment drums complete their respective washing cycles.

[0063] In some embodiments, controlling the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately includes: controlling the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately according to a preset start-stop ratio.

[0064] The rotation-stop ratio control includes both the rotation and pause phases of the drive motors. For example, one drive motor may be in the rotation phase of the rotation-stop ratio, while the other drive motor may be in the pause phase of the rotation phase. The pause phase at least includes the phase in which the drive motors of the fabric processing drum are paused during the rotation-stop ratio control.

[0065] Ramp-stop control involves alternating the motor's rotation and stop times during the wash cycle. For example, the motor might rotate for 10 seconds, then stop for 5 seconds, repeating the cycle. This method effectively cleans fabrics while minimizing tangles and wear.

[0066] The "run-stop ratio" refers to the ratio of the inner drum's rotation time to its rest time. For example, the upper drum's "run-stop ratio" might be set to have the inner drum rotate for 30 seconds, then stop for 20 seconds, then rotate for another 30 seconds, and repeat. The lower drum's "run-stop ratio" might be set to have the inner drum rotate for 25 seconds, then stop for 25 seconds, then rotate for another 25 seconds, and repeat.

[0067] That is to say, in actual use, the rotation operation of the two fabric processing drums is cross-controlled separately through their respective rotation-stop ratios, which can avoid the vibration and noise problems caused by the simultaneous operation of the two fabric processing drums and improve the user experience.

[0068] Specifically, the two fabric processing drums include an upper drum and a lower drum, the upper drum is periodically started and stopped according to a first rotation-stop ratio, and the periodic start-stop operation includes a first rotation state and a first pause state, and the lower drum is periodically started and stopped according to a second rotation-stop ratio, and the periodic start-stop operation of the lower drum includes a second rotation state and a second pause state.

[0069] In this example, by utilizing the start-stop ratio of the fabric treatment drum, the operation of the two fabric treatment drums can be controlled separately, reducing the resonance and noise generated by the two fabric treatment drums working together, effectively shortening the entire washing time, and improving the user experience.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some embodiments, the fabric processing device includes an intermediate control unit; and two fabric processing drums are each connected to a control board with a data connection, and the control board is used to obtain operating parameters of the corresponding fabric processing drum. The intermediate control unit is used to receive the operating parameters of the two control boards and send corresponding control instructions to the two control boards based on the operating parameters to control the two fabric processing drums accordingly.

[0071] In this embodiment, the fabric processing device includes two fabric processing drums arranged one above the other: an upper drum and a lower drum. Each drum contains an inner drum for accommodating fabrics, which is driven by a motor to rotate and wash the fabrics. The upper drum and lower drum are controlled by a first control board and a second control board, respectively. Both control boards are data-connected to an intermediate control unit.

[0072] When the user turns on the fabric treatment device and selects wash mode, the intermediate control unit sends a wash command to the first and second control panels, causing the upper and lower drums to start and enter wash mode synchronously. In wash mode, the inner drums of the upper and lower drums need to rotate and stop according to a specific start-stop ratio to achieve a good washing effect.

[0073] The rotation-stop ratio refers to the ratio of the inner drum's rotation state to the time it stops. For example, the upper drum's rotation-stop ratio might be set to have the inner drum rotate for 30 seconds, stop for 20 seconds, then rotate for 30 seconds again, and repeat. The lower drum's rotation-stop ratio might be set to have the inner drum rotate for 25 seconds, stop for 25 seconds, then rotate for 25 seconds again, and repeat.

[0074] When both fabric treatment drums are started synchronously and in wash mode, the intermediate control unit obtains the operating status of the upper drum via the first control board. If it detects that the upper drum is paused (i.e., its motor is stopped), the intermediate control unit sends a control command to the second control board, causing the inner drum of the lower drum to begin rotating. Thus, when the upper drum is paused, the lower drum is in operation; and when the lower drum is paused, the upper drum is in operation.

[0075] This control method avoids the vibration and noise problems caused by the simultaneous operation of the two fabric treatment drums, while also reducing power consumption. Furthermore, since the two fabric treatment drums operate alternately, power resources are used more efficiently, avoiding excessive power peaks.

[0076] In one specific example, the first control board can determine whether the motor of the first fabric processing drum is in a paused state by sampling the three-phase voltage of the upper drum motor using a sampling resistor, calculating the motor power P1, and feeding this power data back to the intermediate control unit. When P1 equals 0, the upper drum motor is in a paused state (i.e., shut down), at which point the intermediate control unit sends a control instruction to the second control board to start the lower drum motor. Similarly, the second control board also samples the three-phase voltage of the lower drum motor using a sampling resistor, calculates the motor power P2, and feeds this power data back to the intermediate control unit. When P2 equals 0, the lower drum motor is in a paused state, at which point the intermediate control unit sends a control instruction to the first control board to start the upper drum motor.

[0077] Example 2 like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present application provides another control method for a fabric processing device, which can be applied to a fabric processing device. The fabric processing device includes a fabric processing drum, which is capable of washing fabrics, that is, washing the fabrics in each drum in a washing mode. The washing mode is a process in which a certain amount of water and detergent is injected into the fabric processing drum and the fabrics are washed by the rotation of the fabric processing drum.

[0078] The fabric processing device may include but is not limited to a washing machine, which may include but is not limited to a washing and care machine, a washing and drying machine, etc. For example, the washing machine may be a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine with drying or washing and care functions, etc. Of course, the washing machine may also be other types of fully automatic washing machines.

[0079] In this example and the following examples, the fabric treatment device is described using a twin-drum washing machine as an example. The twin-drum washing machine (fabric treatment device) includes two fabric treatment drums arranged in a top-up arrangement, namely, one fabric treatment drum located on the upper side and the other fabric treatment drum located on the lower side. The two fabric treatment drums can operate independently or simultaneously. The two fabric treatment drums are used to wash fabrics in a wash mode, with the fabric treatment drum located on the upper side being the upper drum and the fabric treatment drum located on the lower side being the lower drum.

[0080] Specifically, the control method of the fabric processing device includes the following steps: Step S10: When one of the two fabric treatment drums is running in the washing mode, in response to a start signal of the other of the two fabric treatment drums, when one of the fabric treatment drums is in a pause state of a first rotation-stop ratio in the washing mode, the other fabric treatment drum is controlled to rotate.

[0081] In step S10, when one of the fabric treatment drums has started running, that is, is in the washing mode, and the other fabric treatment drum needs to execute the washing command and is about to run the washing mode, when one of the fabric treatment drums is in the pause state of the first rotation-stop ratio in the washing mode, the other fabric treatment drum is controlled to rotate.

[0082] For example, when the upper drum has started washing fabrics and is in a paused state at the first rotation-stop ratio, the fabrics in the lower drum can be weighed first to determine the load level of the fabrics in the lower drum, and then the lower drum can be logically controlled according to the load level of the fabrics.

[0083] Specifically, the process of controlling the rotation of the other fabric processing drum includes: First, the loading level of the fabric in another of the fabric treatment drums is determined.

[0084] Then, a second turn-stop ratio of the fabric treating drum corresponding thereto is determined based on the load level, or the other second turn-stop ratio is determined based on the load level and the first turn-stop ratio.

[0085] Finally, the operations of the two fabric treating drums are controlled based on the first rotation-stop ratio and the second rotation-stop ratio.

[0086] Each load level has a corresponding rotation-stop ratio. Therefore, after determining the load level of the fabric in step S10, the second rotation-stop ratio of the fabric in the fabric treatment drum corresponding to the load level can be determined.

[0087] Alternatively, another second rotation-stop ratio is determined based on the load level and the first rotation-stop ratio.

[0088] Taking the operation of the first fabric processing drum as an example, after determining the load level of the second fabric processing drum, the second start-stop ratio of the second fabric processing drum is determined according to the first start-stop ratio of the first fabric processing drum and the load level of the second fabric processing drum, and vice versa.

[0089] The second rotation-stop ratio of the second fabric processing drum can be determined by the following method: multiple candidate rotation-stop ratios are determined based on the load level, and the candidate rotation-stop ratio that rotates simultaneously with the first rotation-stop ratio for the shortest period of time is selected from the multiple candidate rotation-stop ratios as the second rotation-stop ratio.

[0090] Then, during the operation of the two fabric processing drums, the first and second rotation-stop ratios are used to control the rotation of one of the two fabric processing drums according to the first rotation-stop ratio. The other fabric processing drum is then controlled to rotate according to the second rotation-stop ratio while the other fabric processing drum is controlled to rotate according to the first rotation-stop ratio. If the first and second rotation-stop ratios predict that one of the two fabric processing drums and the other fabric processing drum will be in a rotation state at the same time, the other fabric processing drum is controlled to be in a pause state, and the accumulated duration of the pause state is accumulated. After the wash mode of one or the other fabric processing drum ends, the wash time of the other fabric processing drum is extended based on the accumulated duration.

[0091] Based on this, after completing the washing process of two fabric treatment drums within the effective time, the washing time and washing quality of the latter fabric treatment drum can be guaranteed based on the usage strategy of the accumulated time, thereby improving the washing effect on the fabric and improving the user experience.

[0092] The two fabric treating drums are marked as an upper drum and a lower drum, a first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum includes a first rotating state and a first pause state, and a second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum includes a second rotating state and a second pause state.

[0093] Based on this, in this step, when the upper drum switches from the first rotation state to the first pause state, if the lower drum is in the second pause state, the lower drum is controlled to the second rotation state and continues to operate according to the second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum.

[0094] Alternatively, when the lower drum switches from the second rotation state to the second pause state, if the upper drum is in the first pause state, the upper drum is controlled to the first rotation state and continues to operate according to the first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum.

[0095] Specifically, when the upper drum is controlled to rotate in a first rotation state, the lower drum is controlled to stop running in a second pause state, wherein the first rotation state is less than or equal to the second pause state.

[0096] Furthermore, when the upper drum is controlled to stop running in the first pause state, the lower drum is controlled to rotate in the second rotation state, wherein the second rotation state is greater than or equal to the first pause state.

[0097] In this example, the operation of the two fabric treatment drums is controlled separately by utilizing the start-stop ratio of the fabric treatment drum, thereby reducing the resonance and noise generated by the two fabric treatment drums working together, effectively shortening the entire washing time and improving the user experience.

[0098] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some embodiments, the fabric processing device includes an intermediate control unit, a first control board, and a second control board. The first control board is connected to the upper drum data to obtain a first operating parameter of the upper drum, and the second control board is connected to the lower drum data to obtain a second operating parameter of the lower drum. The intermediate control unit is configured to receive the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter and, based on the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter, send corresponding control instructions to the first control board and the second control board, respectively, to control the upper drum and the lower drum, respectively.

[0099] The upper drum 110 is driven and rotated by a first motor 111, and the lower drum 120 is driven and rotated by a second motor 121. The upper drum 110 and the lower drum 120 are controlled by a first control board 112 and a second control board 122, respectively. Both control boards (i.e., the first control board 112 and the second control board 122) are data-connected to the intermediate control unit 130.

[0100] During operation, the first control board 112 is data-connected to the upper drum 110 to obtain a first operating parameter of the upper drum 110. The second control board 122 is data-connected to the lower drum 120 to obtain a second operating parameter of the lower drum 120. The intermediate control unit 130 is configured to receive the first and second operating parameters and, based on the first and second operating parameters, send corresponding control instructions to the first and second control boards 112, 122, respectively, to provide better and more refined control over the upper and lower drums 110, 120, respectively.

[0101] When the user activates the fabric treatment device and selects wash mode, the intermediate control unit sends a wash command to the first and second control boards. First, the two fabric treatment drums are weighed to determine the load level of the fabric inside. There are five load levels: very light (less than 1 kg), light (1-3 kg), medium (3-6 kg), heavy (6-8 kg), and full (10 kg).

[0102] Based on the fabric load level, the control system of the fabric processing equipment sets a corresponding rotation-stop ratio for each fabric processing drum. For example, for the upper drum, if the load level is medium, the first rotation-stop ratio may be set to 30 seconds of rotation and 20 seconds of stop; for the lower drum, if the load level is light, the second rotation-stop ratio may be set to 25 seconds of rotation and 25 seconds of stop.

[0103] During the wash cycle, the intermediate control unit coordinates the operation of the two fabric treatment drums according to a first rotation-stop ratio and a second rotation-stop ratio. Specifically, when the upper drum rotates in the first rotation state, the lower drum stops in the second pause state; when the upper drum stops in the first pause state, the lower drum rotates in the second rotation state.

[0104] In one example, to minimize noise during the washing process, the two fabric processing drums of the fabric processing device are configured to rotate at different times. To ensure that the two fabric processing drums do not operate simultaneously, the control system of the fabric processing device ensures that the operating time in the first rotation state is less than or equal to the operating time in the second pause state, and that the operating time in the second rotation state is greater than or equal to the operating time in the first pause state. Furthermore, the control system of the fabric processing device ensures that the sum of the operating time in the first rotation state and the operating time in the second rotation state is less than or equal to the sum of the operating time in the first pause state and the operating time in the second pause state.

[0105] For example, if the upper drum's first rotation-stop ratio is 30 seconds of rotation and 20 seconds of stoppage, and the lower drum's second rotation-stop ratio is 25 seconds of rotation and 25 seconds of stoppage, the fabric processing equipment's control system ensures that the lower drum is stopped while the upper drum rotates for 30 seconds. While the upper drum stops for 20 seconds, the lower drum can rotate for 20 seconds (because the operating time of the second rotation state is greater than or equal to the operating time of the first pause state). Furthermore, the sum of the operating time of the first rotation state (30 seconds) and the operating time of the second rotation state (25 seconds) is 55 seconds, while the sum of the operating time of the first pause state (20 seconds) and the operating time of the second pause state (25 seconds) is 45 seconds, which does not meet the sum condition.

[0106] Therefore, the control system of the fabric processing equipment adjusts the rotation-stop ratio. For example, the first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum is adjusted to 20 seconds of rotation and 25 seconds of stop, and the second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum is adjusted to 20 seconds of rotation and 25 seconds of stop. In this way, the sum of the running time of the first rotation state (20 seconds) and the running time of the second rotation state (20 seconds) is 40 seconds, and the sum of the running time of the first pause state (25 seconds) and the running time of the second pause state (25 seconds) is 50 seconds, which meets the sum value condition.

[0107] Through this control method, the start-stop ratio can be dynamically adjusted according to the fabric load level, so that the two fabric treatment drums can run alternately during the washing process, avoiding vibration and noise problems caused by simultaneous operation. At the same time, it can also optimize the washing effect according to the fabric load level and improve the user experience.

[0108] In this example, if one fabric treatment tub is already running and another tub requires a wash, the control system of the fabric treatment equipment pauses the running tub and weighs the other tub to determine the fabric load level. After weighing, the control system sets the appropriate start-stop ratio based on the fabric load level and then coordinates the operation of the two tubs.

[0109] Example 3 This embodiment provides an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, the control method for the fabric processing device described in the first or second embodiment is implemented.

[0110] In this embodiment, the electronic device can be a control system of the fabric processing device, or can be an independent electronic device such as a smart phone, tablet computer, etc. The electronic device is connected to the fabric processing device via a wired or wireless connection to control the fabric processing device.

[0111] The electronic device includes a memory and a processor. The memory is used to store a computer program, and the processor is used to execute the computer program. The computer program includes instructions for implementing a method for controlling a fabric processing device.

[0112] When the electronic device is started and runs the computer program, the processor executes the instructions in the program to implement the control method of the fabric treatment device described in Example 1 or Example 2. Specifically, the processor obtains the operating status of the fabric treatment drum according to the program instructions and controls the operation of the fabric treatment drum based on the operating status to achieve coordinated operation of the two fabric treatment drums in the washing mode.

[0113] In this way, electronic devices can achieve intelligent control of fabric processing equipment and improve user experience.

[0114] Example 4 This embodiment provides a fabric processing device, which is controlled by the control method of the fabric processing device of the first or second embodiment, or includes the electronic device of the third embodiment.

[0115] In this embodiment, the fabric processing device includes two fabric processing drums arranged one above the other: an upper drum and a lower drum. Each drum contains an inner drum for accommodating fabrics, which is driven by a motor to rotate and wash the fabrics. The upper and lower drums are controlled by a first control board and a second control board, respectively. Both control boards are data-connected to an intermediate control unit.

[0116] The fabric treatment device also includes a user interface, through which the user can select a washing mode, set washing parameters, etc. The user interface can be a combination of physical buttons and a display screen, or a touch screen.

[0117] The fabric processing device is controlled using the control method of Example 1 or Example 2, or includes the electronic device of Example 3. In this way, the fabric processing device can achieve coordinated operation of the two fabric processing drums in the washing mode, avoiding vibration and noise problems caused by simultaneous operation, and can also optimize the washing effect according to the fabric load level, thereby improving the user experience.

[0118] Specifically, in response to an instruction for two fabric treatment drums to simultaneously execute a washing program, the fabric treatment drum that starts executing the washing program with priority is determined; the start of the washing program of the other fabric treatment drum to be executed is determined based on the operating status of the fabric treatment drum that starts executing the washing program with priority; while the two fabric treatment drums are simultaneously executing the washing program, the two fabric treatment drums are controlled to have different operating states at the same washing time node.

[0119] In this example, the operation of the two fabric treatment drums can be controlled separately, which reduces the resonance and noise generated by the two fabric treatment drums working together, effectively shortens the entire washing time, and improves the user experience.

[0120] The serial numbers in the embodiments of this application are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments. In the above embodiments of the present application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant description of other embodiments. In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical content can be implemented in other ways. Among them, the device embodiments described above are only exemplary. For example, the division of the units can be a logical function division. In actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as 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 mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection of units or modules, which can be electrical or other forms. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the present embodiment. In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present application may be integrated into a single processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a single unit. The aforementioned integrated units may be implemented in the form of hardware or software functional units. If the integrated unit is implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or all or part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, and the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the method described in each embodiment of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a mobile hard disk, a magnetic disk or an optical disk. The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A control method for a fabric processing device, wherein the fabric processing device comprises two fabric processing drums arranged one above the other, both of which are provided with a washing program, characterized in that: The control method includes: In response to an instruction for two fabric treatment drums to simultaneously perform a washing process, determining a fabric treatment drum that starts performing the washing process with priority; Determining the start of a washing process for another fabric treatment tub to be subjected to a washing process according to the operating state of the fabric treatment tub that has a priority in starting to perform the washing process; During the period when the two fabric treatment drums are performing washing programs at the same time, the two fabric treatment drums are controlled to have different operating states at the same washing time node.

2. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determining the start of a washing process of another fabric treatment drum to be subjected to a washing process according to the operating state of the fabric treatment drum that is subjected to a washing process with priority includes: During the process of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first performing the washing program, real-time acquisition of operation information of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first; determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing program based on the operation information of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first; If confirmed, another fabric treatment tub is started to perform a washing program.

3. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The different operating states include the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums operating alternately, operating simultaneously but with different rotation directions, or operating in the same rotation direction but with different rotation speeds.

4. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: Determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing program according to the operation information of the fabric treatment drum that starts to be executed first includes: acquiring in real time the power information of the driving motor of the fabric processing drum that starts processing first; determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing program based on the power information; The determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing process according to the power information includes: When the power of the fabric treatment tub that starts the washing process first is lower than a first preset value, it is determined to start another fabric treatment tub to perform the washing process at the same time.

5. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The determining whether to simultaneously start another fabric treatment drum to perform a washing process according to the power information includes: When the power of the fabric treatment tub that starts washing with priority is 0, another fabric treatment tub is controlled to start washing.

6. The control method of a fabric processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Controlling two fabric treatment drums to have different washing states at the same washing time node includes: The driving motors of the two fabric processing drums are controlled to operate alternately.

7. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control of the drive motors of the two fabric processing drums to alternately operate comprises: When one of the fabric processing drums is in operation, the other fabric processing drum is controlled to be in a standby state; When the fabric processing drum running in front finishes its running phase and the output power is 0, another fabric processing drum is controlled to run; When the fabric processing drum that is running behind is running, controlling another fabric processing drum to be in a standby state; When the fabric treatment drum running later finishes its running phase and the output power is 0, the other fabric treatment drum in the standby state is controlled to run, and this cycle is repeated until the two fabric treatment drums complete the washing process respectively.

8. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: Said controlling the driving motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately comprises: controlling the driving motors of the two fabric processing drums to operate alternately according to a preset start-stop ratio.

9. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fabric treatment drum that is determined to preferentially start executing the washing program is the fabric treatment drum located at the top.

10. A control method for a fabric processing device, wherein the fabric processing device comprises two fabric processing drums arranged one above the other, characterized in that: The control method includes: When one of the two fabric treatment drums runs a washing mode, in response to a start signal of the other of the two fabric treatment drums, when the one of the fabric treatment drums is in a pause state of a first rotation-stop ratio in the washing mode, the other fabric treatment drum is controlled to rotate.

11. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that: The controlling the rotation of the other fabric processing drum comprises: determining a load rating of said another inner fabric; determining a second transfer-stop ratio of the other one of the plurality of switches based on the load level, or determining the second transfer-stop ratio of the other one of the plurality of switches based on the load level and the first transfer-stop ratio; The two fabric treating drums are controlled to operate based on the first start-stop ratio and the second start-stop ratio.

12. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that: The two fabric processing drums include an upper drum and a lower drum, the first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum includes a first rotation state and a first pause state, and the second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum includes a second rotation state and a second pause state; The controlling the operation of the two fabric processing drums based on the first start-stop ratio and the second start-stop ratio comprises: When the upper drum is switched from the first rotation state to the first pause state, if the lower drum is in the second pause state, the lower drum is controlled to the second rotation state and continues to operate according to the second rotation-stop ratio of the lower drum; or, When the lower drum switches from the second rotation state to the second pause state, if the upper drum is in the first pause state, the upper drum is controlled to the first rotation state and continues to operate according to the first rotation-stop ratio of the upper drum.

13. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that: The sum of the running time of the first rotation state and the running time of the second rotation state is less than or equal to the sum of the running time of the first pause state and the running time of the second pause state.

14. The control method of the fabric processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that: The determining the second transfer-stop ratio of the other one of the loads based on the load level and the first transfer-stop ratio includes: determining a plurality of candidate transfer-to-stop ratios based on the load level, selecting, from the plurality of candidate turn-stop ratios, a candidate turn-stop ratio that rotates simultaneously with the first turn-stop ratio for the shortest time period as the second turn-stop ratio; The controlling the operation of the two fabric processing drums based on the first start-stop ratio and the second start-stop ratio comprises: Under the premise of controlling one of the rotations to rotate according to the first rotation-stop ratio, controlling the other of the rotations to rotate according to the second rotation-stop ratio, If it is predicted that the one and the other will be in a rotating state at the same time according to the first rotation-stop ratio and the second rotation-stop ratio, controlling the other to be in a pause state and accumulating a cumulative duration of the pause state; After the washing mode of one or the other one of them ends, the washing time of the other one of them is extended based on the accumulated time.

15. A fabric processing device, which is controlled by the fabric processing device control method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The fabric processing device includes an intermediate control unit, a first control board and a second control board; The first control board is connected to the upper drum data to obtain the first operating parameter of the upper drum, and the second control board is connected to the lower drum data to obtain the second operating parameter of the lower drum; The intermediate control unit is used to receive the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter, and send corresponding control instructions to the first control board and the second control board based on the first operating parameter and the second operating parameter, so as to control the upper drum and the lower drum respectively.

16. An electronic device, characterized in that: The device comprises a memory, a processor and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, the control method for the fabric processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 14 is implemented.

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