Intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent washing machine with an automatic door opening function. The intelligent washing machine comprises a machine body used for installing a roller assembly and a machine door; the roller assembly is used for containing clothes and is matched with the machine body to wash and dry the clothes; the machine door can be controlled to be opened or closed through the control module; the sensor module comprises an infrared sensor, and the infrared sensor is used for receiving and recognizing specific actions and sending data to the control module for controlling and opening a door; and the control module analyzes the data of the sensor module and determines whether to execute the automatic door opening action. According to the invention, the infrared sensor module is installed below the door frame of the washing machine, when a user cannot manually open the door, the user swipes a specific action in front of the device with feet, and the module receives data and sends the data to the controller to control and open the door; after the clothes washing process is finished, the controller controls the door lock and automatically opens the door, so that mildew and peculiar smell caused by the fact that clothes are not taken out in time after being washed in a closed environment are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of intelligent washing machines, in particular to an intelligent washing machine with an automatic door opening function. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, washing machines have gradually become an indispensable household appliance. Traditional home washing machines usually require users to manually open the door to remove clothes. However, in actual use, users may be busy or for other reasons and fail to remove clothes in time, causing clothes to remain in the drum for a long time, which can easily cause odors, mold, and even deformation. In addition, although some washing machines have certain "reminder" functions, such as voice prompts or flashing lights, they cannot fundamentally solve the problem of damp clothes. For washing machines with drying functions, if clothes are not removed in time, problems such as heat accumulation and fabric damage still exist.

[0003] The problems existing in existing washing machines are as follows:

[0004] 1. When using the washing machine normally, the user needs to manually open the door, which has a low degree of automation. In addition, the traditional manual door can be easily closed by accident. When the user's hands are full of clothes, it is inconvenient to open the door and the user needs to free his hands to open the door again, which is inconvenient to use.

[0005] 2. Traditional washing machines require manual door opening after the washing cycle. Delayed door opening can easily cause moisture to return to washed clothes, creating odors. This necessitates secondary processing, consuming additional water and electricity, and generating polluting detergent emissions. This wastes resources, hinders energy conservation and emissions reduction, and negatively impacts user experience. Therefore, a solution to these issues is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent washing machine with an automatic door opening function to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an intelligent washing machine with an automatic door opening function, comprising:

[0008] Machine body: used to install the drum assembly and machine door;

[0009] Drum assembly: used to hold clothes and cooperate with the machine body to wash and dry clothes;

[0010] Door: The door can be opened or closed by the control module;

[0011] Sensor module: includes infrared sensor, which is used to receive and identify specific actions and send data to the control module for control and door opening;

[0012] Control module: Analyzes the data from the sensor module and decides whether to perform automatic door opening.

[0013] Preferably, it further includes a communication module, which adopts one or more of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Zigbee protocols, and is used for exchanging data with the mobile terminal.

[0014] Preferably, the machine further comprises a safety module, wherein the safety module is used to prevent the machine door from opening under certain circumstances.

[0015] Preferably, the sensor module further includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor and a weight sensor; the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity in the drum; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the drum; and the weight sensor is used to detect whether there are clothes in the drum.

[0016] Preferably, the sensor module further includes a visual sensor, and the visual sensor is used to detect whether there are clothes in the drum.

[0017] Preferably, the method for automatically opening the door comprises the following steps:

[0018] S1, determine whether the washing machine is in working state;

[0019] S2. If the washing machine is judged to be in working state, the door of the washing machine cannot be opened; if the washing machine is judged not to be in working state, enter S3 or S4;

[0020] S3. The user makes a specific swipe in front of the infrared sensor, which receives the data and sends it to the control module for control and door opening.

[0021] S4, determining whether there is clothing in the drum;

[0022] S5. If it is determined that there is no laundry in the drum, the door is not opened; if it is determined that there is laundry in the drum, the process proceeds to S6;

[0023] S6, determining whether the temperature and humidity in the drum are within the set temperature range and humidity range;

[0024] S7. If it is determined that the temperature and humidity are both within the set range, the door is opened; otherwise, the door is not opened.

[0025] Preferably, the method further includes S8: after the washing is completed, the control module sends a notification of the completion of the washing to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal sends a command to open the door, and then the door is opened.

[0026] Preferably, the automatic opening angle of the door is 40°-80°.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. Install an infrared sensor module under the door frame of the washing machine. When the user cannot open the door manually, he or she can make a specific movement in front of the device with his or her foot. The module receives and sends the data to the controller to control and open the door.

[0029] 2. After the washing process is completed, the controller controls the door lock and automatically opens the door to prevent the clothes from being moldy and odorous in a closed environment if they are not taken out in time after washing. There is no need for secondary processing of this situation, thus achieving energy-saving effects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 It is a flow chart of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] See also Figure 1 In an embodiment of the present invention, a smart washing machine with an automatic door opening function includes:

[0034] Machine body: used to install the drum assembly and machine door;

[0035] Drum assembly: used to hold clothes and cooperate with the machine body to wash and dry clothes;

[0036] Door: The door can be opened or closed by the control module;

[0037] Sensor module: includes infrared sensor, which is used to receive and identify specific actions and send data to the control module for control and door opening;

[0038] Control module: Analyzes the data from the sensor module and decides whether to perform automatic door opening.

[0039] It also includes a communication module, which adopts one or more of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Zigbee protocols and is used for exchanging data with a mobile terminal.

[0040] The device further comprises a safety module, which is used to prevent the door from being opened under certain circumstances.

[0041] The sensor module also includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor and a weight sensor; the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity in the drum; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the drum; and the weight sensor is used to detect whether there are clothes in the drum.

[0042] The sensor module also includes a visual sensor for detecting whether there are clothes in the drum. The visual sensor has the same function as the gravity sensor, both of which are used to determine whether there are clothes in the drum. Therefore, using either sensor can meet the conditions for automatic door opening.

[0043] An infrared sensor module is installed beneath the washing machine's door frame. When the user is unable to manually open the door, they simply swipe their foot in front of the device. The module receives the data and sends it to the controller, which then controls and opens the door. After the washing cycle is complete, the controller locks the door and automatically opens it, preventing mold and odors from forming in a closed environment. This eliminates the need for secondary processing and achieves energy savings.

[0044] The method for automatically opening the door comprises the following steps:

[0045] S1, determine whether the washing machine is in working state;

[0046] S2. If the washing machine is judged to be in working state, the door of the washing machine cannot be opened; if the washing machine is judged not to be in working state, enter S3 or S4;

[0047] S3. The user makes a specific swipe in front of the infrared sensor, which receives the data and sends it to the control module for control and door opening.

[0048] S4, determining whether there is clothing in the drum;

[0049] S5. If it is determined that there is no laundry in the drum, the door is not opened; if it is determined that there is laundry in the drum, the process proceeds to S6;

[0050] S6. Determine whether the temperature and humidity in the drum are within the set temperature and humidity ranges (when the humidity value is lower than the set threshold (e.g., ≤60% RH) and the temperature approaches room temperature, it is determined that the door is suitable for opening);

[0051] S7. If it is determined that the temperature and humidity are both within the set range, the door is opened; otherwise, the door is not opened.

[0052] Preferably, the method further includes S8: after the washing is completed, the control module sends a notification of the completion of the washing to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal sends a command to open the door, and then the door is opened.

[0053] Preferably, the automatic opening angle of the door is 40°-80°.

[0054] The working principle of the present invention is: S1, determine whether the washing machine is in working state; S2, if it is determined that the washing machine is in working state, the door of the washing machine cannot be opened; if it is determined that the washing machine is not in working state, enter S3 or S4; S3, the user makes a specific movement in front of the infrared sensor, the infrared sensor receives and sends the data to the control module for control and opening the door; S4, determine whether there are clothes in the drum; S5, if it is determined that there are no clothes in the drum, do not open the door; if it is determined that there are clothes in the drum, enter S6; S6, determine whether the temperature and humidity in the drum are within the set temperature range and humidity range; S7, if it is determined that the temperature and humidity are both within the set range, open the door; otherwise, do not open the door.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art will be able to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or substitute equivalents for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart washing machine with an automatic door opening function, characterized in that: include: Machine body: used to install the drum assembly and machine door; Drum assembly: used to hold clothes and cooperate with the machine body to wash and dry clothes; Door: The door can be opened or closed by the control module; Sensor module: includes infrared sensor, which is used to receive and identify specific actions and send data to the control module for control and door opening; Control module: Analyzes the data from the sensor module and decides whether to perform automatic door opening.

2. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a communication module, which adopts one or more of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Zigbee protocols and is used for exchanging data with a mobile terminal.

3. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further comprises a safety module, which is used to prevent the door from being opened under certain circumstances.

4. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor module also includes a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor and a weight sensor; the humidity sensor is used to detect the humidity in the drum; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature in the drum; and the weight sensor is used to detect whether there are clothes in the drum.

5. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor module further includes a visual sensor, which is used to detect whether there are clothes in the drum.

6. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method for automatically opening the door comprises the following steps: S1, determine whether the washing machine is in working state; S2. If the washing machine is judged to be in working state, the door of the washing machine cannot be opened; if the washing machine is judged not to be in working state, enter S3 or S4; S3. The user makes a specific swipe in front of the infrared sensor, which receives the data and sends it to the control module for control and door opening. S4, determining whether there is clothing in the drum; S5. If it is determined that there is no laundry in the drum, the door is not opened; if it is determined that there is laundry in the drum, the process proceeds to S6; S6, determining whether the temperature and humidity in the drum are within the set temperature range and humidity range; S7. If it is determined that the temperature and humidity are both within the set range, the door is opened; otherwise, the door is not opened.

7. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The process also includes S8: after the washing is completed, the control module sends a notification of the completion of the washing to the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal sends a command to open the door, and the door is opened.

8. The intelligent washing machine with automatic door opening function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automatic opening angle of the door is 40°-80°.

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