Washing equipment and washing equipment control method

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a washing device and a control method for the washing device. The washing device includes a housing; a barrel assembly, which is arranged in the housing; a first water supply passage, connecting the water source and the barrel assembly; a first additive-free cleaning unit, which is arranged on the first water supply passage so that the water in the first water supply passage flows through the first additive-free cleaning unit, and the first additive-free cleaning unit includes a first support frame and a cleaning substance of an integrated configuration, the first support frame supports the overall shape of the cleaning unit, the first support frame is provided with staggered and connected channels, the cleaning substance is arranged in the channel, and flows to the barrel assembly with the water flowing into the channel; a second water supply passage, the second water supply passage connects the water source and the barrel assembly, and the second water supply passage does not flow through the first additive-free cleaning unit. During the water intake process, the first additive-free cleaning unit slowly releases the cleaning substance into the water, so that the user does not need to add the detergent in the prior art when washing clothes, thereby achieving additive-free cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a washing machine and a control method for the washing machine. Background Art

[0002] Laundry is an essential part of our daily lives. As living standards improve, people need more than just cleaning stains from their clothes; they also want to perform more functional finishing touches on their clothes during the washing process. Consequently, a growing number of functional laundry products, such as fungicides, fabric softeners, and color fixatives, are appearing on the market. However, each use of these functional laundry products requires manual addition of a certain amount of laundry detergent into the washing machine, making them inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the embodiments of the present application hope to provide a washing device and a control method for the washing device to solve the problem of manually adding washing products.

[0004] The present invention provides a washing machine, comprising:

[0005] shell;

[0006] a cylinder assembly disposed in the housing;

[0007] a first water supply passage connecting a water source and the barrel assembly;

[0008] A first additive-free cleaning unit is disposed on the first water supply passage so that water in the first water supply passage flows through the first additive-free cleaning unit. The first additive-free cleaning unit includes a first support frame and a cleaning material in an integral configuration. The first support frame supports the overall shape of the cleaning unit. The first support frame is provided with interlaced and interconnected channels. The cleaning material is disposed in the channels and flows toward the barrel assembly along with the water flowing into the channels.

[0009] a second water supply passage, the second water supply passage connecting the water source and the barrel assembly, the second water supply passage not flowing through the first additive-free cleaning unit;

[0010] The additive-free cleaning enhancement structure includes a second support frame and a functional substance. The functional substance is attached to the second support frame and flows toward the barrel assembly along with the water flowing into the second support frame. The functional substance and the cleaning substance have at least partial different components.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cleaning substance includes a surfactant.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first additive-free cleaning unit is fixed to the interior space of the housing.

[0013] In some embodiments, the total amount of cleaning material is not less than the amount required for 500 washing cycles.

[0014] In some embodiments, the washing device includes a door seal ring, which is arranged at the front end of the barrel assembly, and the outlet of the first water supply passage and / or the outlet of the second water supply passage are arranged at the door seal ring.

[0015] In some embodiments, the washing apparatus further comprises a first cleaning enhancement structure for generating a strong oxidizing substance.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first cleaning enhancement structure comprises an electrolysis device; and / or,

[0017] The first cleaning enhancement structure is disposed on the second water supply passage.

[0018] In some embodiments, the functional substance contains an enzyme component.

[0019] In some embodiments, the addition-free cleaning enhancement structure is disposed in the first water supply passage; or, the washing apparatus includes a third water supply passage, and the addition cleaning enhancement structure is disposed in the third water supply passage.

[0020] The present invention provides a method for controlling a washing machine, the method comprising:

[0021] Make sure the cylinder assembly needs water;

[0022] Obtaining first duration information of a first water supply path;

[0023] Obtaining second duration information of the second water supply path;

[0024] The first water supply passage is controlled to be open for a first time period according to the first time period information, and the second water supply passage is controlled to be open for a second time period according to the second time period information, so as to adjust the concentration of the cleaning substance entering the barrel assembly through the total flow of the first water supply passage and the total flow of the second water supply passage.

[0025] In some embodiments, the control method comprises:

[0026] The cumulative number of times the washing device executes the washing program is recorded, and the consumption information of the first addition-free cleaning unit is obtained according to the cumulative number of times.

[0027] In some implementation schemes, the control method further includes: outputting prompt information based on the consumption information.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first water supply passage is controlled to be turned on for a first duration according to the first duration information, and the second water supply passage is controlled to be turned on for a second duration according to the second duration information, including: after controlling the first water supply passage to be turned on for the first duration according to the first duration information, the first water supply passage is closed; after closing the first water supply passage, the second water supply passage is controlled to be turned on for a second duration according to the second duration information.

[0029] In some embodiments, the washing apparatus further comprises a first cleaning enhancement structure for generating a strong oxidizing substance;

[0030] Control methods include:

[0031] A sterilization and disinfection instruction is obtained, and according to the sterilization and disinfection instruction, the first cleaning enhancement structure is caused to release a strong oxidizing substance into the water flow, so that the strong oxidizing substance flows toward the barrel assembly along with the water flow.

[0032] In some embodiments, the washing apparatus includes a heating element and an additive-free cleaning enhancement structure, the additive cleaning enhancement structure includes a second support frame and a functional substance, the functional substance being attached to the second support frame;

[0033] Control methods include:

[0034] Get enhanced cleaning instructions;

[0035] Allowing the incoming water to flow through the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure;

[0036] The heating element is controlled to heat the water in the cartridge assembly and / or the water flowing toward the cartridge assembly.

[0037] The washing device of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a first additive-free cleaning unit on the first water supply passage. During the water intake process, the first additive-free cleaning unit slowly releases cleaning substances into the water, and decontamination of clothes is achieved by the cleaning substances entering the barrel assembly, so that users do not need to add detergents in the prior art when washing clothes, thereby achieving detergent-free operation. Users do not need to add cleaning substances at a time, thereby reducing the user's operating burden. In addition, through the cooperation of the first water supply passage and the second water supply passage, the concentration of the cleaning substances in the washing water in the barrel assembly can be adjusted, which facilitates targeted washing according to the degree of dirtiness of the clothes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 This is a front view of the washing equipment according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the washing equipment shown;

[0040] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the control flow of the washing equipment shown.

[0041] Description of Reference Numerals

[0042] 100. Washing device; 10. Housing; 20. Cylinder assembly; 30. First water supply passage; 40. First additive-free cleaning unit; 50. Second water supply passage; 60. Door seal; 200. Water source. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0044] The various specific technical features described in the specific embodiments may be combined in any suitable manner, unless they are inconsistent. For example, different embodiments and technical solutions may be formed by combining different specific technical features. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in the present invention will not be described separately.

[0045] In the following description, the terms "first, second, ..." are used solely to distinguish different objects and do not imply any similarities or connections between the objects. It should be understood that the directions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to directions during normal use. The directions "left" and "right" refer to the left-right directions shown in the corresponding schematic diagrams, which may or may not be the left-right directions during normal use.

[0046] It should be noted that the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not preclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising that element. "A plurality" means greater than or equal to two.

[0047] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application provides a washing device 100. The washing device 100 can be a pulsator washing machine, a drum washing machine, a pulsator washer-dryer, a drum washer-dryer, etc., and is not limited here.

[0048] The washing device 100 includes a housing 10 and a barrel assembly 20 , wherein the barrel assembly 20 is disposed in the housing 10 .

[0049] The housing 10 can provide an accommodating space for the barrel assembly 20 and can also protect the barrel assembly 20 .

[0050] The drum assembly 20 has a laundry processing chamber for accommodating laundry.

[0051] For example, in some embodiments, the barrel assembly 20 includes an outer barrel and an inner barrel, and the outer barrel is mounted on the outside of the inner barrel. The outer barrel is used to hold water for washing clothes, and the inner barrel is used to hold clothes. In this embodiment, the inner barrel holds water through the outer barrel, and the inner barrel can also be called a perforated inner barrel. In other embodiments, the inner barrel holds water by itself, and can also be called a non-porous inner barrel.

[0052] It is understandable that in some embodiments, the barrel assembly 20 may only have an inner barrel without the outer barrel. In this embodiment, the inner barrel is a non-porous inner barrel that can hold water.

[0053] For example, the inner drum can rotate relative to the outer shell 10 to treat the clothes in the clothes treating chamber.

[0054] The washing machine 100 includes a first water supply passage 30 that connects the water source 200 and the drum assembly 20. The first water supply passage 30 is a general term for a flow path through which water from the water source 200 flows to the drum assembly 20.

[0055] In some embodiments, the water source 200 may be a faucet, that is, the faucet and the cartridge assembly 20 are connected via the first water supply passage 30 .

[0056] In some embodiments, the first water supply passage 30 may be formed by using a water pipe, forming a process flow channel on a part, or the like.

[0057] The washing machine 100 includes a first additive-free cleaning unit 40, which is disposed on the first water supply passage 30 so that water from the first water supply passage 30 flows through the first additive-free cleaning unit 40. The first additive-free cleaning unit 40 includes a first support frame and a cleaning material in an integral configuration. The first support frame supports the overall shape of the cleaning unit and is provided with interlaced and interconnected channels. The cleaning material is disposed within the channels and flows with the water flowing into the channels toward the barrel assembly 20. In other words, the first water supply passage 30 is used to provide the cleaning material to the barrel assembly 20.

[0058] The first supporting skeleton and the cleaning substance in the above-mentioned integrated configuration form a continuous whole rather than a dispersed structure like particles, tablets, etc.

[0059] The first support frame has channels filled with a cleaning substance. The first support frame can also be understood as a porous structure, having a large number of pores. The cleaning substance is filled in these pores, and the first support frame has moderate structural strength, which helps maintain its shape.

[0060] The first supporting frame refers to a material that is insoluble in water, such as plastic, rubber, fiber, etc.

[0061] Cleaning substances refer to materials that can be dissolved in water or other dissolving media, such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol and polyethylene oxide.

[0062] The specific shape of the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 is not limited, for example, it can be in the shape of a sheet, a rod, a ball, an animal, a plant, a cartoon, a trademark, text, a pattern, or any other shape.

[0063] Exemplarily, the first support frame and the cleaning material each form a continuous phase structure and are mutually integrated. That is, the cleaning material itself can form a continuous phase structure, and the first support frame itself can also form a continuous phase structure, and the two continuous phase structures are mutually integrated. For example, during the manufacturing process, the raw materials of the cleaning material and the raw materials of the first support frame are mixed and then formed together, and the first support frame and the cleaning material are combined together by the bonding force between the materials; or, after the first support frame is formed, the cleaning material is then filled into the first support frame.

[0064] When the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 comes into contact with water, the cleaning material in the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 gradually dissolves in the water and separates from the first supporting frame. After the cleaning material separates from the first supporting frame, the first supporting frame exposes more holes, which allow the remaining cleaning material to continue to come into contact with water and continue to dissolve.

[0065] Due to the presence of the first support frame, the cleaning substance will not dissolve in water quickly all at once, but will be slowly released into the water. When there is no water, the cleaning substance will not separate from the first support frame. Therefore, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be used for a long time without the need for frequent replacement by the user, and can even support the full life cycle use of the washing device 100.

[0066] That is, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 is used to slowly release cleaning substances into the water when in contact with the water, and the washing device 100 cleans the clothes by slowly releasing the cleaning substances into the water, so that the washing device 100 does not need to be equipped with a detergent dispensing device.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, the addition-free means that the user does not need to add during use. Before the washing device 100 leaves the factory, the first addition-free cleaning unit 40 is integrated on the washing device 100 as an accessory and leaves the factory together, thus achieving true addition-free.

[0068] In some embodiments, the total amount of the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 is not less than the amount required for 500 washing cycles. For example, the same first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be used continuously or intermittently for 500, 800, or 1000 times. The user may not even need to replace the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 during the entire life of the washing device 100.

[0069] Washing machine 100 includes a second water supply passage 50, which connects water source 200 and drum assembly 20. Second water supply passage 50 does not flow through first additive-free cleaning unit 40. In other words, second water supply passage 50 is used to provide water without cleaning substances to drum assembly 20. Thus, the total flow rate of first water supply passage 30 and the total flow rate of second water supply passage 50 can be adjusted to adjust the concentration of cleaning substances in drum assembly 20, thereby achieving decontamination treatment for clothes with different levels of contamination using different concentrations of cleaning substances.

[0070] The washing device 100 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a first additive-free cleaning unit 40 on the first water supply passage 30. During the water intake process, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 slowly releases cleaning substances into the water, and the cleaning substances entering the barrel assembly 20 are used to remove dirt from the clothes, so that the user does not need to add detergents in the prior art when washing clothes, thereby achieving detergent-free operation. The user does not need to add cleaning substances at a time, thereby reducing the user's operating burden. In addition, through the cooperation of the first water supply passage 30 and the second water supply passage 50, the concentration of the cleaning substances in the washing water in the barrel assembly 20 can be adjusted, so as to facilitate targeted washing according to the degree of dirtiness of the clothes.

[0071] For example, a solenoid valve may be provided at the entrance or any position of the second water supply passage 50 to control the water flow rate and duration, thereby controlling the volume of water entering the laundry processing chamber.

[0072] For example, a solenoid valve may be provided at the entrance or any position of the first water supply passage 30 to control the water flow rate and duration.

[0073] In some embodiments, the cleaning substance includes a surfactant. Surfactants have an amphiphilic molecular structure with one end being hydrophilic and the other end being lipophilic. The lipophilic end can absorb non-water-soluble stains such as grease and sebum on clothing, while the hydrophilic end binds to water molecules, stripping the stains from the fiber surface. The surfactant then disperses the stains into tiny droplets through emulsification and stabilizes them in water, preventing them from reattaching. This effectively removes stubborn stains such as grease and sebum from clothing surfaces.

[0074] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 is fixed to the inner space of the housing 10. For example, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be fixed in the space between the housing 10 and the cartridge assembly 20.

[0075] The first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be fixed on the shell 10, that is, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be fixed by bonding, or fixed by fasteners, or the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be integrally formed with the shell 10, or fixed to the shell 10 by a mounting part provided on the shell 10.

[0076] The first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can also be fixed on the barrel assembly 20, that is, the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be fixed by bonding, or fixed by fasteners, or the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be integrally formed with the barrel assembly 20, or fixed to the barrel assembly 20 by a mounting part provided on the barrel assembly 20.

[0077] The first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can also be fixed to the outer shell 10 and the barrel assembly 20 through a connecting piece, that is, one end of the first connecting piece is connected to the outer shell 10, and the other end is connected to the first additive-free cleaning unit 40, and one end of the second connecting piece is connected to the first additive-free cleaning unit 40, and the other end is connected to the barrel assembly 20.

[0078] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the washing device 100 includes a door seal 60 , which is disposed at the front end of the barrel assembly 20 , and the outlet of the first water supply passage 30 and / or the outlet of the second water supply passage 50 are disposed at the door seal 60 .

[0079] A loading port is formed at the front end of the drum assembly 20, which is connected to the clothing processing chamber. A user can put clothing into the clothing processing chamber or take clothing out of the clothing processing chamber through the loading port.

[0080] The door seal 60 is a generally closed ring structure that surrounds the delivery port and is used to seal the gap between the housing 10 and the front end of the barrel assembly 20, thereby preventing water and / or air in the barrel assembly 20 from leaking into the housing 10.

[0081] The door seal 60 is a seal that can undergo elastic deformation, for example, it can be a seal made of flexible materials such as silicone and / or rubber.

[0082] The outlet of the first water supply passage 30 and / or the outlet of the second water supply passage 50 may be provided on the peripheral side of the door sealing ring 60 , and water from the first water supply passage 30 and / or the second water supply passage 50 may directly enter the laundry processing chamber.

[0083] It should be noted that the above may include the following situations. The first situation: the outlet of the first water supply passage 30 is set at the door seal 60, and the outlet of the second water supply passage 50 is set at a location other than the door seal 60, so as to be able to guide the water of the second water supply passage 50 to the clothing treatment chamber. The second situation: the outlet of the second water supply passage 50 is set at the door seal 60, and the outlet of the first water supply passage 30 is set at a location other than the door seal 60, so as to be able to guide the water of the first water supply passage 30 to the clothing treatment chamber. The third situation: the outlet of the first water supply passage 30 and the outlet of the second water supply passage 50 are both set at the door seal 60.

[0084] In some embodiments, the washing apparatus 100 further includes a first cleaning enhancement structure for generating a strong oxidizing substance.

[0085] Strong oxidizing substances can destroy the cell membranes and protein structures of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, effectively sterilizing and disinfecting clothing. Examples of strong oxidizing substances include hypochlorous acid (ClO⁻, used for disinfection) and hydroxyl radicals (·OH, a strong oxidant).

[0086] In some embodiments, the first cleaning enhancement structure includes an electrolysis device comprising an anode and a cathode, which electrolyzes a liquid such as clean water (tap water) or salt water to produce strong oxidizing substances such as hypochlorous acid, ozone, and hydroxyl radicals.

[0087] The setting location of the first cleaning enhancement structure is not limited. For example, it can be set on the first water supply waterway, or on the second water supply waterway, or on other locations (such as between the outer barrel and the inner barrel), as long as the electrolysis product can enter the barrel assembly 20.

[0088] In some embodiments, the washing device 100 includes an additive-free cleaning enhancement structure, which includes a second support frame and a functional substance. The functional substance is attached to the second support frame and flows toward the barrel assembly 20 along with the water flowing into the second support frame.

[0089] Functional substances are used to assist in enhancing the cleaning effect on clothes.

[0090] For example, the second support frame has a microporous structure, and the functional substance is filled in the micropores. The functional substance flows toward the barrel assembly 20 along with the water flowing through the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure.

[0091] The second supporting frame refers to a material that is insoluble in water, such as plastic, rubber, fiber, etc. The materials of the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame can be the same or different.

[0092] When the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure comes into contact with water, the functional substances in the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure gradually dissolve in the water and separate from the second support skeleton. After the functional substances separate from the second support skeleton, the second support skeleton exposes more pores, which allow the remaining functional substances to continue to come into contact with water and continue to dissolve.

[0093] Due to the presence of the second supporting skeleton, the functional substance will not dissolve in water quickly all at once, but will be slowly released into the water. When there is no water, the functional substance will not separate from the second supporting skeleton. Therefore, the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure can be used for a long time without the need for users to replace it frequently, and can even support the full life cycle use of the washing device 100.

[0094] The functional substance and the cleaning substance differ in at least some of their components. That is, the functional substance and the cleaning substance are not identical. The functional substance may contain one or more components, and the cleaning substance may also contain one or more components. However, the functional substance and the cleaning substance may differ in at least one component, but may share one or more components.

[0095] In some embodiments, the functional substance contains an enzyme component.

[0096] For example, the enzyme component may include at least one of protease, lipase, amylase, and cellulase. These enzymes are more active at a suitable temperature (typically 30-60°C) and can operate efficiently under mild conditions, avoiding damage to clothing fibers caused by high-temperature washing while also addressing the shortcomings of surfactants in removing certain stubborn stains. Furthermore, the enzymes naturally degrade after action, leaving no residual pollution, making washing more efficient, gentle, and environmentally friendly.

[0097] In some embodiments, the functional substance may contain at least one of a bactericidal component, a descaling component, a fragrance-enhancing component, a water-softening component, and a color-fixing component.

[0098] In some embodiments, the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is disposed in the first water supply passage 30 ; alternatively, the washing apparatus 100 includes a third water supply passage, and the additive cleaning enhancement structure is disposed in the third water supply passage.

[0099] That is, the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure and the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 may be connected in series between the water source 200 and the cartridge assembly 20 , or may be connected in parallel between the water source 200 and the cartridge assembly 20 .

[0100] For example, in some embodiments, the washing apparatus 100 delivers the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure and the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 into the laundry processing chamber through the first water supply passage 30, and delivers water into the laundry processing chamber through the second water supply passage 50. In other embodiments, the washing apparatus 100 delivers the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 into the laundry processing chamber through the first water supply passage 30, delivers clean water or electrolyzed water (for example, electrolyzed water is delivered when the electrolysis device is operating, and clean water is delivered when the electrolysis device is not operating) into the laundry processing chamber through the second water supply passage 50, and delivers the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure into the laundry processing chamber through the third water supply passage.

[0101] See also Figure 3 The present invention provides a method for controlling a washing device 100. The washing device 100 may be any of the above-mentioned embodiments. The control method includes:

[0102] S10, determining that the barrel assembly 20 needs to be filled with water;

[0103] S20, obtaining first duration information of the first water supply path 30;

[0104] S30, obtaining second duration information of the second water supply passage 50;

[0105] S40, controlling the first water supply passage 30 to be turned on for a first time period according to the first time period information, and controlling the second water supply passage 50 to be turned on for a second time period according to the second time period information, so as to adjust the concentration of the cleaning substance entering the barrel assembly 20 through the total flow of the first water supply passage 30 and the total flow of the second water supply passage 50.

[0106] In step S10 , determining that the barrel assembly 20 needs to be supplied with water refers to determining that water flows through the first water supply passage 30 and / or the second water supply passage 50 .

[0107] In step S20, the first duration is related to the flow rate of water required to flow through the first water supply passage 30. This first duration may be pre-stored in a program. For example, different washing modes may correspond to multiple first durations. When the user selects a washing mode, the system automatically retrieves the first duration corresponding to the currently selected washing mode. Of course, the first duration may also be obtained through other methods.

[0108] In step S30, the second duration is related to the flow rate of water required to flow through the second water supply passage 50. This second duration may be pre-stored in a program. For example, different washing modes may correspond to multiple second durations. When the user selects a washing mode, the system automatically retrieves the second duration corresponding to the currently selected washing mode. Of course, the second duration may also be obtained through other methods.

[0109] In step S40, the first water supply passage 30 and the second water supply passage 50 can be fed with water simultaneously or mutually exclusive, without limitation. Mutually exclusive water feeding means that when water is fed into the first water supply passage 30, water cannot be fed into the second water supply passage 50, and when water is fed into the second water supply passage 50, water cannot be fed into the first water supply passage.

[0110] The first water supply passage 30 may be controlled to be turned on for the first time period first, and then the second water supply passage 50 may be controlled to be turned on for the second time period. Alternatively, the second water supply passage 50 may be controlled to be turned on for the second time period first, and then the first water supply passage 30 may be controlled to be turned on for the first time period. Alternatively, the first water supply passage 30 and the second water supply passage 50 may be controlled to be turned on alternately, with the total alternating conduction time of the first water supply passage 30 being the first time period, and the total alternating conduction time of the second water supply passage 50 being the second time period.

[0111] In some embodiments, the control method comprises:

[0112] The cumulative number of times the washing machine 100 executes the washing program is recorded, and the consumption information of the first addition-free cleaning unit 40 is obtained according to the cumulative number.

[0113] It should be noted that the washing device 100 can record the washing time, the flow of the first water supply passage 30 and the second water supply passage 50 each time the washing program is executed. The consumption of the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be obtained according to the flow of the first water supply passage 30. Therefore, the total consumption information of the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 can be obtained by accumulating the consumption of the first additive-free cleaning unit 40 each time the washing program is executed.

[0114] In some implementation schemes, the control method further includes: outputting prompt information based on the consumption information.

[0115] For example, a consumption threshold value may be preset in the program, and when the consumption is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the washing device 100 outputs a prompt message.

[0116] The output prompt information can be in the form of an alarm sound, a flashing indicator light, a pop-up window, voice, or sending a message to the client.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first water supply passage 30 is controlled to be turned on for a first duration according to the first duration information, and the second water supply passage 50 is controlled to be turned on for a second duration according to the second duration information, including: after controlling the first water supply passage 30 to be turned on for the first duration according to the first duration information, the first water supply passage 30 is closed; after closing the first water supply passage 30, the second water supply passage 50 is controlled to be turned on for a second duration according to the second duration information.

[0118] First, the first water supply passage 30 is controlled to be turned on, and then the second water supply passage 50 is controlled to be turned on. That is to say, cleaning substances are first added to the barrel assembly 20, and then water is added to the barrel assembly 20. In this way, before the second water supply passage 50 is turned on, the cleaning substances can be attached to the clothes at a high concentration, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0119] In some embodiments, the washing apparatus 100 further includes a first cleaning enhancement structure for generating a strong oxidizing substance;

[0120] Control methods include:

[0121] A sterilization and disinfection instruction is obtained, and according to the sterilization and disinfection instruction, the first cleaning enhancement structure is caused to release the strong oxidizing substance into the water flow, so that the strong oxidizing substance flows toward the barrel assembly 20 along with the water flow.

[0122] The sterilization and disinfection instruction may be obtained by the user manually inputting the sterilization and disinfection instruction, or the washing device 100 may automatically output the sterilization and disinfection instruction according to the washing program.

[0123] After receiving the sterilization instruction, the control system of the washing device 100 controls the conduction of the water supply passage where the first cleaning enhancement structure is located, and adjusts the concentration of the strong oxidizing substance entering the barrel assembly 20 by controlling the duration of the conduction of the water supply passage where the first cleaning enhancement structure is located.

[0124] In some embodiments, the washing apparatus 100 includes a heating element and an additive-free cleaning enhancement structure, the additive cleaning enhancement structure includes a second support frame and a functional substance, and the functional substance is attached to the second support frame;

[0125] Control methods include:

[0126] Get enhanced cleaning instructions;

[0127] Allowing the incoming water to flow through the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure;

[0128] The heating element is controlled to heat the water in the cartridge assembly 20 and / or the water flowing toward the cartridge assembly 20 .

[0129] Acquiring the enhanced cleaning instruction may be a manual input of the enhanced cleaning instruction by the user, or the washing device 100 may automatically output the enhanced cleaning instruction according to the washing program.

[0130] After receiving the enhanced cleaning instruction, the control system of the washing device 100 controls the water supply passage where the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is located to be turned on, and adjusts the concentration of the functional substances entering the barrel assembly 20 by controlling the duration of the conduction of the water supply passage where the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is located.

[0131] The heating element can be disposed on the outer wall of the water supply passage where the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is located, and by heating the wall, the water in the water supply passage is heated, thereby heating the water flowing to the barrel assembly 20. The heating element can also be disposed on the outer wall of the barrel assembly 20, and by heating the wall, the water in the barrel assembly 20 is heated.

[0132] It should be noted that the above may include the following situations. The first is to control the heating element to heat only the water in the barrel assembly 20, that is, a heating element is only provided on the outer barrel wall of the barrel assembly 20. The second is to control the heating element to heat only the water flowing to the barrel assembly 20, that is, a heating element is only provided on the outer tube wall of the water supply passage where the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is located. The third is to control the heating element to heat both the water in the barrel assembly 20 and the water flowing to the barrel assembly 20 at the same time, that is, a heating element is provided on both the outer barrel wall of the barrel assembly 20 and the outer tube wall of the water supply passage where the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is located.

[0133] In the description of this application, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this application, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0134] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A washing device, characterized in that: include: shell; a barrel assembly, disposed in the housing; a first water supply passage connecting a water source and the barrel assembly; a first additive-free cleaning unit, disposed on the first water supply passage, such that water in the first water supply passage flows through the first additive-free cleaning unit, the first additive-free cleaning unit comprising a first support frame and a cleaning material in an integral configuration, the first support frame supporting the overall form of the cleaning unit, the first support frame being provided with staggered and interconnected channels, the cleaning material being disposed in the channels and flowing toward the barrel assembly along with the water flowing into the channels; a second water supply passage, the second water supply passage connecting a water source and the barrel assembly, the second water supply passage not flowing through the first additive-free cleaning unit; The washing device includes an additive-free cleaning enhancement structure, the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure includes a second support frame and a functional substance, the functional substance is attached to the second support frame and flows toward the barrel assembly along with water flowing into the second support frame; The functional substance and the cleaning substance are different in at least some components; a first cleaning enhancement structure for generating a strong oxidizing substance, the first cleaning enhancement structure comprising an electrolysis device, the first cleaning enhancement structure being disposed on the second water supply passage, the washing apparatus regulating the concentration of the cleaning substance entering the barrel assembly by the total flow of the first water supply passage and the total flow of the second water supply passage; The washing device further comprises a heating element, which is arranged on the outer pipe wall of the water supply passage where the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is located; The washing device further includes a third water supply passage, and the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure is arranged in the third water supply passage.

2. The washing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The cleaning substance includes a surfactant.

3. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The first additive-free cleaning unit is fixed in the inner space of the shell.

4. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The total amount of the cleaning material is not less than the amount required for 500 washing procedures.

5. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The washing device includes a door sealing ring, which is arranged at the front end of the barrel assembly, and the outlet of the first water supply passage and / or the outlet of the second water supply passage are arranged on the door sealing ring.

6. The washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The functional substance contains an enzyme component.

7. A method for controlling a washing device, characterized in that: The washing equipment is the washing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The control method includes: Determining that the barrel assembly needs water intake; Obtaining first duration information of a first water supply path; Obtaining second duration information of the second water supply path; The first water supply passage is controlled to be open for a first time period according to the first time period information, and the second water supply passage is controlled to be open for a second time period according to the second time period information, so as to adjust the concentration of the cleaning substance entering the barrel assembly through the total flow of the first water supply passage and the total flow of the second water supply passage.

8. The control method of the washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control method includes: The cumulative number of times the washing device executes a washing program is recorded, and the consumption information of the first addition-free cleaning unit is obtained according to the cumulative number.

9. The control method for washing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control method further includes: outputting prompt information according to the consumption information.

10. The control method of washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The controlling of the first water supply passage to be turned on for the first duration according to the first duration information, and the controlling of the second water supply passage to be turned on for the second duration according to the second duration information, include: after controlling the first water supply passage to be turned on for the first duration according to the first duration information, closing the first water supply passage; after closing the first water supply passage, controlling the second water supply passage to be turned on for the second duration according to the second duration information.

11. The control method of washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control method includes: A sterilization and disinfection instruction is obtained, and according to the sterilization and disinfection instruction, the first cleaning enhancement structure is caused to release a strong oxidizing substance into the water flow, so that the strong oxidizing substance flows toward the barrel assembly along with the water flow.

12. The control method of the washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control method includes: Get enhanced cleaning instructions; allowing the incoming water to flow through the additive-free cleaning enhancement structure; The heating element is controlled to heat the water flowing toward the barrel assembly.

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