Nursing control method of clothes nursing device
By using a camera and temperature and humidity sensor in the clothing care device to obtain the temperature value, and combining the clothing material to control the operation of the steam module and the fan, the heating module can achieve rapid and in-depth care of the clothes, and solve the problem of excessive care time in the prior art.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202410235537.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing clothing care devices cannot achieve fast and in-depth care in a short period of time and cannot meet the needs of users.
By setting a camera and temperature and humidity sensor in the clothing care device, the initial and real-time temperature values of the clothing are obtained, combined with the clothing material, flexibly control the running time and stage of the steam module, use high-pressure steam for care, and dry it in combination with the fan and heating module.
It realizes rapid and in-depth care of clothes in a short time, meets user needs, and improves nursing effects and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing, and in particular to a care control method of a clothing care device. Background Art
[0002] Currently, existing clothing care methods primarily rely on conventional steam wetting to care for clothing. To balance energy conservation and care effectiveness, clothing care devices often require extended care times, or they fail to provide sufficient care in a short period of time, thus failing to meet users' needs for quick, in-depth clothing care. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that the existing care control method of clothing care device cannot meet the user's needs for rapid and in-depth care of clothing in a short period of time.
[0004] The present invention provides a care control method for a clothing care device, wherein the clothing care device comprises: a main chamber for accommodating clothing to be cared for; a steam module arranged at the bottom of the main chamber; a control module electrically connected to the steam module for controlling the operation of the steam module; the care control method comprises: obtaining an initial temperature value in the main chamber; the control module determining an initial care stage of the clothing placed in the main chamber according to the initial temperature value; turning on the steam module to perform steam care on the clothing in response to a care instruction sent by the control module; obtaining a real-time temperature value in the main chamber, the control module determining the real-time care stage the clothing is currently in according to the real-time temperature value, and controlling the length of time the steam module performs steam care on the clothing in the real-time care stage.
[0005] Furthermore, the clothing care device also includes a camera, which is arranged in the main chamber and is used to take pictures of the clothes placed in the main chamber; the care control method also includes: the control module controls the camera to take pictures of the clothes, and sends the taken pictures to the control module; the control module analyzes the pictures to determine the material of the clothes; the control module determines the maximum care temperature of the clothes according to the material of the clothes.
[0006] Furthermore, the control module determines the initial care stage of the clothing placed in the main chamber based on the initial temperature value, including: setting the number of care stages according to the material of the clothing; setting a corresponding entry temperature value for each care stage according to the material of the clothing and its maximum care temperature; and determining the initial care stage of the clothing based on the initial temperature value.
[0007] Furthermore, the real-time temperature value in the main chamber is obtained, and the control module determines the real-time care stage in which the clothing is currently located according to the real-time temperature value, and controls the length of time the steam module performs steam care on the clothing in the real-time care stage, including: comparing the real-time temperature value in the main chamber with the entry temperature value of each of the care stages; when the real-time temperature value in the main chamber reaches the entry temperature value of a certain care stage, the control module determines that the clothing enters a certain care stage; the control module determines the length of time the steam module sprays steam on the clothing in a certain care stage according to the material of the clothing and the certain care stage that the clothing enters.
[0008] Furthermore, when the real-time temperature value in the main chamber reaches the maximum care temperature of the clothes, the control module controls the steam module to stop spraying steam into the main chamber.
[0009] Furthermore, in response to the care instructions sent by the control module, the steam module is turned on to perform steam care on the clothes, including: turning on the steam module to heat the water in the steam module; when the temperature of the water in the steam module reaches the set water temperature, the steam module starts to spray steam into the main chamber.
[0010] Furthermore, the clothing care device also includes: a heating module, which is arranged in the air duct of the air outlet of the fan; a steam module, which is arranged at the bottom of the main chamber; the control module is electrically connected to the fan and the heating module, and is used to control the operation of the fan and the heating module; the care control method also includes: when the steam module starts to spray steam into the main chamber, the control module starts the fan and the heating module to dry the clothes.
[0011] Furthermore, when the humidity in the main chamber is lower than a first set humidity, the control module controls the fan and the heating module to stop running.
[0012] Furthermore, the steam delivered by the steam module into the main chamber is high-pressure steam.
[0013] Furthermore, a hanging device is provided on the top of the main chamber for hanging the clothes.
[0014] When the above technical solution is adopted, the clothing care method of the present application determines the initial temperature value of the clothing according to the initial temperature value of the main chamber where the clothing is located, and determines the care stage of the clothing according to the real-time temperature value of the main chamber during the steam care process, and accordingly controls the length of time the steam module performs steam care on the clothing in each care stage, thereby reasonably controlling the steam care time of the clothing in each care stage and achieving flexible and precise control over the clothing care process. Moreover, the length of clothing care time can be significantly shortened while ensuring the clothing care effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.
[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing care device in an embodiment of the present application;
[0017] Figure 2 1 is a flow chart of a care control method of a clothing care device in an embodiment of the present application;
[0018] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a flow chart for determining the maximum care temperature of clothing in a care control method of a clothing care device in an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the process of step S200 in the care control method of the clothing care device in the embodiment of the present application;
[0020] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the process of step S300 in the care control method of the clothing care device in the embodiment of the present application;
[0021] Figure 6 4 is a flow chart of step S400 in the care control method of the clothing care device in an embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Reference numerals:
[0023] 1. Main chamber; 11. Return air outlet; 2. Fan; 21. Air outlet; 3. Heating module; 4. Steam module; 5. Temperature and humidity sensor; 6. Return air duct. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may adjust these embodiments as needed to suit specific applications.
[0025] First, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "longitudinal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or component described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0026] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.
[0027] like Figure 1As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a clothing care device, comprising: a main chamber 1, a fan 2, a heating module 3, a steam module 4 and a control module (not shown in the figure). The main chamber 1 is used to accommodate the clothes to be cared for (not shown in the figure); the fan 2 is arranged at the bottom of the main chamber 1, and the fan 2 blows air into the main chamber 1 through an air outlet 21 arranged at the bottom of the main chamber 1; the heating module 3 is arranged in an air duct connected to the air outlet 21 of the fan 2, and is used to heat the air blown into the main chamber 1 through the air outlet 21, so as to dry the clothes in the main chamber 1; the steam module 4 is arranged at the bottom of the main chamber 1, and the steam module 4 can generate steam, which is used to spray steam into the main chamber 1 during the process of caring for the clothes, so as to humidify the clothes in the main chamber 1; the control module is electrically connected to the steam module 4, the fan 2 and the heating module 3, and is used to control the operation of the steam module 4, the fan 2 and the heating module 3. In addition, a return air port 11 is provided at the top of the main chamber 1, and a return air duct 6 is connected between the return air port 11 and the fan 2, and the air volume of the fan 2 is adjusted by the return air duct 6 and the return air port 11. A hanging device (not shown in the figure) is also provided in the main chamber 1 for hanging the clothes to be cared for. The hanging device is provided at the top of the main chamber 1, so that the clothes hung on the hanging device are located in the upper part of the main chamber 1. By hanging the clothes to be cared for in the upper part of the main chamber 1, the clothes to be cared for are in an unfolded state, which is conducive to steam care of the clothes, and at the same time achieves the care effects of wrinkle removal, sterilization and deodorization. At the same time, it is also convenient for the fan 2 and the heating module 3 provided at the bottom of the main chamber 1 to dry the clothes.
[0028] Furthermore, a camera (not shown) is provided in the main chamber 1 for taking pictures of the clothes in the main chamber 1. Cameras can be provided at multiple locations in the main chamber 1 as needed to capture the clothes in the main chamber 1 from multiple angles.
[0029] Furthermore, a temperature and humidity sensor 5 is provided in the main chamber 1 for detecting the temperature and humidity in the main chamber 1 .
[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a care control method of the above-mentioned clothing care device, comprising the following steps:
[0031] Step S100: obtaining an initial temperature value in the main chamber 1 .
[0032] The initial temperature value refers to the temperature value in the main chamber 1 after the clothes to be cared for are hung on the hanging device in the main chamber 1, and when the steam module 4 is not turned on to steam the clothes, and the fan 2 and the heating module 3 are not turned on to dry the clothes. The initial temperature value in the main chamber 1 can be obtained by the temperature and humidity sensor 5 set in the main chamber 1, or the initial temperature value in the main chamber 1 can be obtained by other means. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit this. An instruction can be sent to the temperature and humidity sensor 5 through the control module, so that the temperature and humidity sensor 5 detects the initial temperature value in the main chamber 1 and sends the detected initial temperature value to the control module. The temperature value in the main chamber 1 detected after the clothes to be cared for are hung in the main chamber 1 and after a set length of time is the initial temperature value in the main chamber 1.
[0033] Furthermore, if Figure 3 As shown, the nursing control method in this embodiment also includes the following steps:
[0034] Step 110: The control module controls the camera to take pictures of the clothes and sends the taken pictures to the control module.
[0035] The control module controls multiple cameras located at various positions within the main chamber 1 to take photos of the clothing hung on the hanging device. If there are multiple pieces of clothing hung on the hanging device, the multiple cameras located at various positions within the main chamber 1 are used to take photos of the multiple pieces of clothing, allowing the cameras to capture all of the clothing. The cameras then transmit the photos of all the clothing captured to the control module.
[0036] Step 120: The control module analyzes the photo to determine the material of the clothing.
[0037] After receiving the photo of the clothes taken by the camera, the control module analyzes the photo and determines the number of clothes hung on the hanging device and the material of each piece of clothing. The control module can also determine the shape and size of each piece of clothing. The material, number, shape and size of each piece of clothing can be determined through image recognition.
[0038] Step 130: The control module determines the maximum care temperature of the clothes according to the material of the clothes.
[0039] By setting the maximum care temperature for clothing based on the temperature tolerance of different clothing materials, the maximum care temperature can be adjusted accordingly, ensuring that the clothing is not damaged while also ensuring optimal care results. Furthermore, by flexibly setting the maximum care temperature for different clothing materials, the care effect can be maximized, thus avoiding the existing care method of using the same maximum care temperature for clothing of different materials.
[0040] Furthermore, when the control module identifies, based on the photos taken by the camera, that there are multiple pieces of clothing hung in the main chamber 1, and that the multiple pieces of clothing are not only made of different materials but also of different sizes and shapes, the control device can calculate the maximum care temperature that is optimal for the care effect of the multiple pieces of clothing according to the maximum temperature tolerance of each material and the shape and size of the clothing made of that material, according to a set algorithm; for example, the average value of the maximum temperatures tolerated by various materials of different clothing is set as the maximum care temperature for the multiple pieces of clothing; or, based on the number, shape, and size of clothing made of various materials, the maximum temperatures tolerated by various materials are weighted averaged to obtain a maximum care temperature applicable to clothing made of all materials. The embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit the method for determining the maximum care temperature of clothing based on the material of the clothing.
[0041] The above steps S110 to S130 can be performed simultaneously with step S100 or after step S100. In short, it is sufficient as long as steps S110 to S130 are performed before step S200.
[0042] Step S200: The control module determines the initial care stage of the clothes placed in the main chamber 1 according to the initial humidity value.
[0043] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, step S200 further includes the following steps:
[0044] Step 210: Set the number of care stages according to the material of the clothing.
[0045] By setting the number of care stages according to the material of the clothes, the care process of the clothes can be precisely controlled. When the clothes placed in the main chamber 1 contain different materials, the control device can first determine the number of care stages for clothes of each material; then, based on the number of care stages for clothes of each material, determine the number of care stages applicable to clothes of all materials in the main chamber 1; for example, the average value of the number of care stages for clothes of all materials is set as the number of care stages for all clothes in the main chamber 1; or, based on the number, shape and size of clothes of various materials, the number of care stages for clothes of all materials is weighted averaged to obtain a number of care stages applicable to clothes of all materials. The embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit the method of determining the number of care stages based on the material of the clothes.
[0046] Step 220: Set a corresponding entry temperature value for each care stage according to the material of the clothing and its maximum care temperature.
[0047] After setting the corresponding entry temperature value for each nursing stage, the temperature range and temperature span of each nursing stage can be determined according to the entry temperature value of each nursing stage; for example, the entry temperature value of a nursing stage is set to 20°C, and the entry temperature value of the next nursing stage after the nursing stage is set to 30°C, then the temperature range of the nursing stage is 20°C-30°C, and the temperature span of the nursing stage is 10°C. The temperature span of each nursing stage can be set as needed; for example, the temperature span of each nursing stage can be set to the same. In a specific embodiment, the temperature span of each nursing stage is set to 5°C; or the temperature span value of each nursing stage can be set to different. The embodiments of the present application do not specifically limit this.
[0048] It is also possible to pre-set a fixed number of care stages and the entry temperature value of each care stage without considering the material of the clothes. However, this method of setting the number of care stages cannot flexibly and accurately control the clothing care process according to the material of the clothes.
[0049] Step 230: Determine the initial care stage of the clothing according to the initial temperature value.
[0050] The initial temperature value in the main chamber 1 is compared with the entry temperature value set for each care stage and the temperature range for each care stage determined thereby to determine the initial care stage for the garment. For example, based on the material of the garment, the maximum care temperature for the garment is determined to be 85°C. Six care stages are set, with the entry temperature value for the first care stage set at 25°C and the entry temperature value for the second care stage set at 35°C. The temperature span for each care stage is set at 10°C. From this, the entry temperature value and temperature range for each care stage can be calculated. The temperature and humidity sensor 5 detects an initial temperature value of 37°C in the main chamber 1, and the control device determines that the initial care stage for the garment is the set second care stage.
[0051] Step 300: In response to the care instruction sent by the control module, turn on the steam module 4 to perform steam care on the clothes.
[0052] Furthermore, if Figure 5 As shown, step S300 further includes the following steps:
[0053] Step 310: Turn on the steam module 4 to heat the water in the steam module 4;
[0054] Step 320 : When the temperature of the water in the steam module 4 reaches the set water temperature, the steam module 4 starts to spray steam into the main chamber 1 .
[0055] Step 400: Obtain the real-time temperature value in the main chamber 1. The control module determines the real-time care stage of the clothes according to the real-time temperature value, and controls the length of time the steam module 4 performs steam care on the clothes in the real-time care stage.
[0056] Furthermore, if Figure 6 As shown, step S400 includes the following steps:
[0057] Step S410: Compare the real-time temperature value in the main chamber 1 with the entry temperature value of each care stage.
[0058] The control module activates the steam module 4 to spray steam into the main chamber 1, causing the temperature in the main chamber 1 to begin to rise. The control module controls the temperature and humidity sensor 5 to monitor the real-time temperature in the main chamber 1. For example, the temperature and humidity sensor 5 collects the temperature value in the main chamber 1 every five seconds and sends the collected temperature value to the control module. The control module compares the obtained real-time temperature value of the main chamber 1 with the entry temperature value previously set for each care stage.
[0059] Step 420: When the real-time temperature value in the main chamber 1 reaches the entry temperature value of a certain care stage, the control module determines that the clothes enter a certain care stage.
[0060] As described above, the control module determines the initial care stage of the clothes based on the initial temperature value in the main chamber 1. When the real-time temperature in the main chamber 1 reaches the entry temperature value set for the next care stage of the initial care stage, the control module determines that the clothes enter the next care stage of the initial care stage; for example, the initial care stage of the clothes is the second care stage; when the real-time temperature in the main chamber 1 reaches the entry temperature value set for the third care stage, the control module determines that the clothes enter the third care stage.
[0061] Step 430: The control module determines the length of time the steam module 4 sprays steam on the clothes in a certain care stage according to the material of the clothes and the care stage the clothes enter.
[0062] After the control module determines the number of care stages for the clothes based on the material of the clothes, and sets the corresponding entry temperature value for each care stage in combination with the maximum care temperature of the clothes and the temperature range of each care stage determined thereby, it also sets the length of time for the steam module 4 to spray steam into the main chamber 1 during each care stage.
[0063] When the control module activates the steam module 4 to spray steam into the main chamber 1, as the temperature in the main chamber 1 continues to rise, the clothing enters the subsequent care stage from the initial care stage; that is, as the care stage increases, the temperature in the main chamber 1 also continues to rise, making the temperature of the higher-level care stage higher than the temperature of the lower-level care stage. Correspondingly, as the care stage increases, the length of time for steam spraying in each care stage also becomes shorter and shorter; that is, the higher the temperature in the main chamber 1, the shorter the time the steam module 4 sprays steam into the main chamber 1, thereby achieving high-temperature care of the clothing in a short period of time.
[0064] The above-mentioned care control method sets the number of care stages according to the material of the clothing, and sets the entry temperature value and steam spraying time for each care stage according to the material of the clothing. This can reasonably control the steam care time for the clothing in each care stage, achieving flexible and precise control over the clothing care process. Moreover, it can significantly shorten the clothing care time while ensuring the clothing care effect. This meets the user's needs for fast and in-depth clothing care.
[0065] When the real-time temperature value in the main chamber 1 reaches the maximum care temperature of the clothes set in advance according to the material of the clothes, the control module controls the steam module 4 to stop spraying steam into the main chamber 1 .
[0066] At the same time as the steam module 4 starts to spray steam into the main chamber 1, the control module starts the fan 2 and the heating module 3 to dry the clothes in the main chamber 1 that have been steam-treated. The fan 2 and the heating module 3 are turned on so that the fan 2 blows air into the main chamber 1; at the same time, the heating module 3 heats the air blown into the main chamber 1, and the clothes in the main chamber 1 are dried by the hot air. During this process, the control device can send instructions to the temperature and humidity sensor 5 so that the temperature and humidity sensor 5 detects the real-time humidity in the main chamber 1 at a set time interval, for example, every five seconds, so as to monitor the progress of the drying of the clothes in the main chamber 1. When the humidity in the main chamber 1 is lower than the first set humidity, the control module controls the fan 2 and the heating module 3 to stop running, completing the drying of the clothes in the main chamber 1 that have been steam-treated.
[0067] In order to quickly complete the steam care of the clothes in the main chamber 1 in a short period of time, the steam module 4 delivers high-pressure steam to the main chamber 1. By injecting high-pressure steam into the main chamber 1 to care for the clothes, the temperature in the main chamber 1 can be quickly increased, thereby achieving the desired clothing care effect while further shortening the clothing care time.
[0068] The clothing care control method of the clothing care device of the present application determines the initial temperature of the clothing based on the initial temperature of the main chamber where the clothing is located, and determines the care stage of the clothing based on the real-time temperature of the main chamber during the steam care process. The method then controls the steam care duration of the steam module at each care stage accordingly. This method can reasonably control the steam care duration of the clothing at each care stage, achieving flexible and precise control over the clothing care process. Furthermore, while ensuring the clothing care effect, the clothing care duration can be significantly shortened, meeting the user's needs for quick and in-depth clothing care and improving user satisfaction.
[0069] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A care control method for a clothing care device, characterized in that: The clothing care device comprises: a main chamber for holding the garments being cared for; a steam module, disposed at the bottom of the main chamber; a control module, electrically connected to the steam module, and configured to control the operation of the steam module; The nursing control method comprises: obtaining an initial temperature value in the main chamber; The control module determines an initial care stage for the clothing placed in the main chamber according to the initial temperature value; In response to the care instruction sent by the control module, turning on the steam module to perform steam care on the clothes; The real-time temperature value in the main chamber is obtained, and the control module determines the real-time care stage of the clothes according to the real-time temperature value, and controls the length of time for the steam module to perform steam care on the clothes in the real-time care stage.
2. The nursing control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clothing care device further includes a camera, which is disposed in the main chamber and is used to take pictures of the clothing placed in the main chamber; The nursing control method further comprises: The control module controls the camera to take pictures of the clothes and sends the pictures to the control module; The control module analyzes the photo to determine the material of the clothing; The control module determines the maximum care temperature of the clothing according to the material of the clothing.
3. The nursing control method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control module determines an initial care stage for the clothing placed in the main chamber according to the initial temperature value, including: Setting the number of care stages according to the material of the clothing; According to the material of the clothing and its maximum care temperature, a corresponding entry temperature value is set for each care stage; An initial care stage for the clothing is determined according to the initial temperature value.
4. The nursing control method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The acquiring of the real-time temperature value in the main chamber, the control module determining the real-time care stage of the clothing according to the real-time temperature value, and controlling the steam module to perform steam care on the clothing during the real-time care stage, comprises: comparing the real-time temperature value in the main chamber with the entry temperature value of each of the care stages; When the real-time temperature value in the main chamber reaches the entry temperature value of a certain care stage, the control module determines that the clothing enters a certain care stage; The control module determines the length of time the steam module sprays steam on the clothes in a certain care stage according to the material of the clothes and the certain care stage the clothes enter.
5. The nursing control method according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the real-time temperature value in the main chamber reaches the maximum care temperature of the clothes, the control module controls the steam module to stop spraying steam into the main chamber.
6. The nursing control method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of turning on the steam module to perform steam care on the clothing in response to the care instruction sent by the control module comprises: Turning on the steam module to heat the water in the steam module; When the temperature of the water in the steam module reaches the set water temperature, the steam module starts to spray steam into the main chamber.
7. The nursing control method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clothing care device further comprises: A heating module is arranged in the air duct of the air outlet of the fan; a steam module, disposed at the bottom of the main chamber; The control module is electrically connected to the fan and the heating module, and is used to control the operation of the fan and the heating module; The care control method further includes: when the steam module starts to spray steam into the main chamber, the control module starts the fan and the heating module to dry the clothes.
8. The nursing control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the humidity in the main chamber is lower than a first set humidity, the control module controls the fan and the heating module to stop running.
9. The nursing control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The steam delivered by the steam module into the main chamber is high-pressure steam.
10. The nursing control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A hanging device is provided on the top of the main chamber for hanging the clothes.