Control method of laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of clothes treatment equipment, particularly discloses a control method of clothes treatment equipment, and aims to solve the problems that an existing washing and drying all-in-one machine with an air washing function is poor in working efficiency and poor in washing and caring effect. In order to achieve the purpose, the clothes treatment equipment comprises a washing machine, the washing machine is provided with an environment adjusting unit and at least two fresh air inlets, the two ends of each fresh air inlet communicate with an inner barrel of the washing machine and an air inlet channel correspondingly, and the control method of the clothes treatment equipment comprises the following steps that the air washing starting treatment type of clothes in the inner barrel is obtained; and according to the air washing starting treatment type, the ventilation volume and temperature of fresh air in the air inlet duct and the rotation modes of the environment adjusting unit and the inner barrel are selectively controlled. The household fresh air system serves as a power source for air washing of various clothes in the inner barrel of the washing machine, the working efficiency and the washing and protecting effect of the washing machine are effectively improved, and the use scene of the household fresh air system is greatly enriched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular provides a control method for clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, more and more families choose washing machines with air washing functions. Such washing machines with air washing functions can remove odors from clothes and sterilize clothes while stretching them.

[0003] Currently, a common type of washing machine with an air-wash function utilizes an internal atomizer and dryer to provide an airflow of appropriate volume and temperature to achieve an air-washing effect on clothes. The principle is as follows: atomized water mist enters the washing machine's inner drum, where it interacts with the fan and heater in the dryer to create an internal circulation airflow. Combined with the rotation of the inner drum, the water mist fully interacts with the clothes in the drum, achieving a clothing care effect.

[0004] Another common washing machine with an air washing function uses a heating tube inside the washing machine to generate atomization and cooperates with a drying device inside the washing machine to form an air washing process for the clothes in the inner drum.

[0005] However, the above two washing machines with air washing function both use an internal circulation process, which is not conducive to the complete removal of odor from clothes during the air washing process. In addition, the internal circulation has large air path resistance and high energy consumption, and the control effect of the internal devices of the washing machine (such as the drying device, etc.) is poor, resulting in poor air washing effect and poor working efficiency of the washing machine. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problems, that is, to solve the problems that the existing washer-dryer with air washing function has poor working efficiency and poor washing and care effects.

[0007] To this end, the present invention provides a control method for a laundry processing device, the laundry processing device including a washing machine, the washing machine being provided with at least two fresh air inlets, one end of the fresh air inlet being connected to a household fresh air system via an air inlet duct, and the other end of the fresh air system being connected to an inner drum of the washing machine, so as to deliver fresh air to the inner drum via the household fresh air system, wherein the fresh air in the inner drum is in a non-internal circulation mode; The clothes processing device is provided with an environment conditioning unit in communication with the inner drum, so that the clothes are subjected to an air washing process in cooperation with a household fresh air system through the environment conditioning unit; The control method of the clothes processing device comprises the following steps: Obtaining an air wash start processing type for the clothes in the inner drum; According to the air wash start-up processing type, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental adjustment unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the air washing start-up processing type of the clothing includes clothing processing mode, function processing mode, comprehensive processing mode and custom processing mode; The step of “selectively controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, and the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum according to the air wash start-up processing type” includes: When the selected air wash start processing type is a clothes processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the first control logic; When the selected air wash start processing type is a functional processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the second control logic; When the selected air wash start processing type is the comprehensive processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the third control logic; When the selected air wash start processing type is a custom processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental adjustment unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the fourth control logic.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the step of "controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum based on the first control logic" includes: Activating the laundry processing mode according to the type of laundry; Based on the home fresh air system, fresh air with a first temperature and a first ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct, wherein the first ventilation volume is a fixed value; During the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum, the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the environment adjustment unit includes an ultrasonic humidification device or a steam generating unit, and the environment adjustment unit is configured to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, wherein the atomized steam is generated by the ultrasonic humidification device, and the hot steam is generated by the steam generating unit; The step of “selectively controlling the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum during the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum” includes: When the fresh air starts to be delivered to the inner drum, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environment adjustment unit has been running for a first time, stopping the operation of the environment adjustment unit; After the second time, stop opening the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct; After continuing to run for a third time, the operation of the laundry treatment mode is stopped.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the step of "controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum based on the second control logic" includes: Starting the functional processing mode according to the air washing function; Based on the home fresh air system, fresh air with a second temperature and a second ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct, wherein the second ventilation volume is a fixed value; During the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum, the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the environment adjustment unit includes an ultrasonic humidification device or a steam generating unit, and the environment adjustment unit is configured to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, wherein the atomized steam is generated by the ultrasonic humidification device, and the hot steam is generated by the steam generating unit; The step of “selectively controlling the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum during the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum” includes: When the fresh air starts to be delivered to the inner drum, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam into the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environment adjustment unit has been running for a fourth time, stopping the operation of the environment adjustment unit; After the fifth time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct is stopped; After continuing to run for a sixth time, the running of the functional processing mode is stopped.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the step of "controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum based on the third control logic" includes: Activating the laundry processing mode according to the type of laundry; Activating the functional processing mode according to the selection of the type of clothing; Based on the home fresh air system, fresh air with a third temperature and a third ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct, wherein the third ventilation volume is a fixed value; During the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum, the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the environment adjustment unit includes an ultrasonic humidification device or a steam generating unit, and the environment adjustment unit is configured to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, wherein the atomized steam is generated by the ultrasonic humidification device, and the hot steam is generated by the steam generating unit;

[0015] The step of “selectively controlling the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum during the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum” includes: When the fresh air starts to be delivered to the inner drum, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environmental adjustment unit has been running for a seventh time, stopping the operation of the environmental adjustment unit; After the eighth time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct is stopped; After continuing to run for a ninth time, the operation of the laundry treatment mode is stopped.

[0016] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the step of "controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum based on the fourth control logic" includes: The user independently sets the ventilation volume and ventilation temperature of the fresh air introduced into the inner cylinder; The user independently sets the operating time of the air wash; When the inner drum starts to operate, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environmental adjustment unit has been running for a tenth time, stopping the operation of the environmental adjustment unit; After the eleventh time, the opening of the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct is stopped; After continuing to run for a twelfth time, the operation of the laundry treatment mode is stopped.

[0017] In the preferred technical solution of the control method based on the above-mentioned clothes processing device, the control method of the clothes processing device further includes the following steps: After the air wash startup processing type is completed, a subsequent work instruction is issued based on the local terminal and / or cloud of the home fresh air system; Wherein, the subsequent work instruction at least includes the action of taking clothes.

[0018] The laundry processing device of the present invention includes a washing machine, the washing machine being provided with at least two fresh air inlets, one end of which is connected to a household fresh air system via an air inlet duct, and the other end of which is connected to the inner drum of the washing machine, so that an appropriate amount of fresh air at a suitable temperature is delivered to the inner drum via the household fresh air system. The laundry processing device also includes an environmental conditioning unit connected to the inner drum, which may be disposed within the washing machine and configured to cooperate with the fresh air to perform an air wash cycle on the clothes in the inner drum. The washing machine is also provided with a direct-discharge air outlet, one end of which is connected to the inner drum and the other end of which may be directly connected to the outside or to the outside of the inner drum. In a control method corresponding to the laundry processing device of the present invention, the air wash activation process type of the clothes in the inner drum is first determined, and then, based on the air wash activation process type, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the environmental conditioning unit, and the rotation mode of the inner drum are selectively controlled.

[0019] That is to say, in the present invention, the household fresh air system is linked with the air washing function of the washing machine. The household fresh air system serves as the power source of fresh air to provide an appropriate amount of fresh air with suitable temperature to the clothes in the inner drum. Cooperating with the environmental adjustment unit, the inner drum is provided with a care environment suitable for air washing of all kinds of clothes. The airflow after air washing with the clothes is discharged from the inner drum through the direct exhaust air outlet, which effectively eliminates the odor during the clothing washing process, thereby greatly improving the working efficiency and washing effect of the washing machine, and enriching the use scenarios of the household fresh air system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 The figure is a structural diagram of a clothes treating device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 This is another structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes treating device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 The figure is a flowchart showing a method for controlling a clothes treating apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 The figure is a logic judgment diagram of a control method of a clothes processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Washing machine; 2. Home fresh air system; 3. Air inlet duct; 4. Environmental conditioning unit; 5. Steam generating unit; 11. Inner drum; 12. Fresh air inlet; 13. Window gasket; 14. Direct exhaust air outlet; 41. Ultrasonic device; 42. Water inlet pipe; 43. Water inlet valve; 51. Heating tube device; 52. Water supply component; 521. Water inlet pipe; 522. Water inlet valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a laundry processing device. The laundry processing device includes a washing machine 1, wherein washing machine 1 may include, but is not limited to, a washing machine and a washer-dryer. For example, washing machine 1 may be a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine with drying or washing functions. Of course, the washing machine may also be other types of fully automatic washing machines.

[0031] Reference Figure 3As shown, at least two fresh air inlets 12 are provided in the washing machine 1. The number of the fresh air inlets 12 can be two, three, four or more. In this example and the following examples, the washing machine 1 is provided with two fresh air inlets 12 as an example for description.

[0032] Two fresh air inlets 12 are spaced apart and can be provided on a window pad 13 within the washing machine 1. One end of each of the fresh air inlets 12 is connected to one of the air outlets of the home fresh air system 2 via the air inlet duct 3, and the other end of the fresh air inlet 12 is connected to the inner drum 11. This allows the home fresh air system 2 to introduce fresh air of a set volume and temperature into the inner drum 11 through the fresh air inlets 12 under the control of a control module of the home fresh air system 2, thereby cooperating with the environmental conditioning unit 4 to achieve an air washing and care process for the clothes in the inner drum 11.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in the direction facing the washing machine door, one fresh air inlet 12 can be located on the upper left side of the window pad 13, and the other fresh air inlet 12 can be located on the upper right side of the window pad 13. The fresh air inlets 12 can also be located at other positions on the window pad 13. For example, the two fresh air inlets 12 can be located in the middle of the left and right sides of the window pad 13. For another example, the two fresh air inlets 12 can be located at the lower sides of the left and right ends of the window pad 13.

[0034] That is, with a plane parallel to the washing machine door as a longitudinal section, the projection of the fresh air input direction of the two fresh air inlets 12 on the longitudinal section forms an angle ranging from 15 degrees to 160 degrees. Furthermore, the fresh air inlets 12 are preferably positioned toward the upper area of ​​the washing machine.

[0035] Among them, the air flow input direction of each fresh air inlet 12 into the inner drum 11 can be different. Such a design can realize the formation of a mixed airflow of two or more fresh air flows in different directions in the inner drum 11, thereby meeting the air washing care needs of different clothes, thereby effectively ensuring the working efficiency of the washing machine 1.

[0036] It should be noted that in order to better control the ventilation volume in the air inlet duct 3, a control valve (not shown in the figure) can be set in the air inlet duct 3 to adjust the opening of the control valve through the control module in the home fresh air system 2, thereby flexibly controlling the ventilation volume input into the inner tube 11. On the other hand, an air volume sensor (not shown in the figure) can also be set in the air inlet duct 3 to accurately control the ventilation volume of the fresh air. Figure 1 As shown, the air path in the figure represents the flow direction of fresh air.

[0037] like Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus is further provided with an environment conditioning unit 4, which is configured to deliver atomized steam at room temperature into the inner drum 11. The environment conditioning unit 4 can be provided at any location inside the washing machine 1. That is, in this example, the specific location of the environment conditioning unit 4 is not limited.

[0038] Specifically, the environmental conditioning unit 4 may include, but is not limited to, an ultrasonic humidifier, which includes an ultrasonic device 41. The mist exhaust end of the ultrasonic humidifier 41 is connected to the inner cylinder 11, and the water inlet end of the ultrasonic humidifier 41 is connected to an indoor water supply pipe, such as a tap water pipe or a water purifier outlet pipe, via a water inlet pipe 42. The water inlet pipe 42 is provided with a water inlet valve 43, which may include, but is not limited to, an electrically controlled valve.

[0039] In order to better control the water supply in the water inlet pipe 42, a flow sensor (not shown in the figure) can be set in the water inlet pipe 42 to achieve accurate quantitative delivery of the water supply through the flow sensor in conjunction with the water inlet valve 43. Figure 1 As shown, the water path in the figure indicates the direction of water flow. Under the action of the ultrasonic device, the water is converted into water vapor, which, combined with the fresh air delivered to the inner drum 11, can quickly complete the air washing process of the clothes in the inner drum 11. The water vapor path in the figure indicates the direction of delivery of the water vapor generated by the ultrasonic device.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the environmental conditioning unit 4 may also include, but is not limited to, a steam generating unit 5, which is configured to deliver hot steam of a desired temperature into the inner drum 11. Specifically, the steam generating unit 5 includes a heating pipe 51 and a water supply assembly 52. ​​The water supply assembly 52 can provide suitable liquid water to the heating pipe assembly 51, which heats the liquid water to form hot steam. The heating pipe assembly 51 can employ a conventional heating pipe structure, and the heating pipe can include, but is not limited to, finned tubes.

[0041] The water supply assembly 52 includes a water inlet pipe 521 and a water inlet valve 522. The water inlet valve 522 is provided on the water inlet pipe 521. The water inlet valve 522 may include but is not limited to an electrically controlled valve.

[0042] In order to better control the water supply in the water inlet pipe 521, a flow sensor (not shown in the figure) can be set in the water inlet pipe 521 to achieve accurate quantitative delivery of the water supply through the flow sensor and the water inlet valve 522. Figure 2As shown, the water path in the figure indicates the flow direction of the water supply. Under the action of the steam generating unit 5, the water supply is converted into water vapor, which, combined with the fresh air delivered to the inner drum 11, can quickly complete the air washing care process of the clothes in the inner drum 11. The water vapor path in the figure indicates the delivery direction of the water vapor generated by the steam generating unit 5.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the washing machine 1 is further provided with a direct-discharge air outlet 14, one end of which is connected to the inner drum 11, and the other end of which can be directly connected to the outside or the outside of the inner drum 11. The airflow after air washing the clothes (i.e., the fresh air after the clothes are washed) is discharged from the inner drum 11 through the direct-discharge air outlet 14, thereby effectively removing odors from the clothes and improving the washing and care effect of the clothes by air washing.

[0044] like Figure 4 Combined with Figure 5 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a clothes processing device. The control method for a clothes processing device is applied to the clothes processing device in the above embodiment. The control method for a clothes processing device includes the following steps:

[0045] Step S100: Acquire the air wash start processing type of the clothes in the inner drum.

[0046] Step S200: According to the air wash start-up processing type, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

[0047] In step S100, the air wash start processing type of the clothes in the inner drum 11 can be determined by the control unit of the washing machine 1 or by the control module of the home fresh air system 2. In one example, the air wash start processing type of the clothes in the washing machine 1 can be determined based on the control module of the home fresh air system 2.

[0048] Among them, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 can adopt the control system in the existing technology, as long as the control module can control the various startup functions of the home fresh air system 2, and the specific structure type and specific control logic of the control module will not be repeated here.

[0049] In step S200, after the user selects the corresponding air wash start-up processing type for the clothes through the user terminal, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, the operating status of the environmental adjustment unit 4 and the rotation mode of the inner drum 11 are selectively controlled.

[0050] In one example, the air wash start treatment types for clothes include at least a clothes treatment mode, a function treatment mode, a comprehensive treatment mode, and a custom treatment mode.

[0051] The clothing processing mode is an air washing program that the user selects according to the different clothes. For example, the user can select different air washing programs according to shirts, down jackets, sweaters, suits, etc. Then, for clothes of different specifications, different weights or different types, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 provides fresh air with a fixed ventilation volume and an adapted temperature to the inner drum 11 by controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3. Furthermore, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 controls the inner drum 11 to start executing the corresponding air washing program. Among them, when the clothing processing mode starts to operate, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 starts the environmental adjustment unit 4 to start running, so as to deliver sufficient atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum 11 through the ultrasonic device in the environmental adjustment unit 4. At the same time, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the inner drum 11 to rotate forward or reverse.

[0052] After the atomized steam or hot steam is delivered for the first specified time, the operation of the environmental conditioning unit 4 is stopped. At this time, the atomized steam or hot steam cooperates with the fresh air to start air washing the clothes. Then, after the second specified time, the opening of the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is stopped; and after continuing to run for the third specified time, the operation of the clothing processing mode is stopped to complete the air washing process of the clothes.

[0053] It should be noted that the inner drum 11 may rotate N times in the forward direction, then N times in the reverse direction, or after a certain interval, then N times in the reverse direction, where N is an integer greater than or equal to zero. Alternatively, the inner drum 11 may rotate only in the forward direction for N times. Alternatively, the inner drum 11 may rotate only in the reverse direction for N times. Still further, the inner drum 11 may rotate N times in the reverse direction first, then N times in the forward direction.

[0054] The sum of the first designated time, the second designated time, and the third designated time is the total running time of the air wash in this mode (i.e., the laundry treatment mode). The total running time of the air wash in this mode can be a default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or can be a value freely and flexibly set by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0055] The functional processing mode is when the user selects the air washing program and chooses different air washing functions based on the clothes, such as wrinkle removal, fluffing, and deodorization. Then, for the selected air washing function, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 to provide fresh air with a fixed ventilation volume and an adapted temperature to the inner drum 11. Furthermore, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 controls the inner drum 11 to start executing the corresponding air washing program. When this functional processing mode begins, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 activates the environmental conditioning unit 4 to start operation, so as to deliver sufficient atomized steam to the inner drum 11 through the ultrasonic device in the environmental conditioning unit 4, or to deliver sufficient hot steam to the inner drum 11 based on the steam generation unit 5 in the environmental conditioning unit 4. At the same time, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the inner drum 11 to rotate forward or reverse.

[0056] After the atomized or hot steam has been delivered for the fourth designated time, the environmental conditioning unit 4 ceases operation. The atomized or hot steam, combined with the fresh air, now begins air-washing the clothes. Then, after the fifth designated time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is deactivated. Furthermore, after the sixth designated time, the functional processing mode ceases operation, completing the air-washing process. It should be noted that the rotation of the inner drum 11 in this example may be the same as or different from that in the above example, and will not be further described here.

[0057] The sum of the fourth designated time, the fifth designated time, and the sixth designated time is the total air wash operation time in this mode (i.e., the function processing mode). The total air wash operation time in this mode can be a default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or can be a user-defined value, and is not specifically limited here.

[0058] In the comprehensive processing mode, the user first selects the appropriate air wash program based on the type of clothing, and then selects the appropriate air wash function based on the type of clothing. The control module of the home fresh air system 2 then controls the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, providing fresh air at a fixed ventilation volume and temperature to the inner drum 11, and begins the corresponding air wash program. At the start of this functional processing mode, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 activates the environmental conditioning unit 4 to deliver sufficient atomized steam to the inner drum 11 via the ultrasonic device within the environmental conditioning unit 4, or, alternatively, the steam generation unit 5 within the environmental conditioning unit 4 delivers sufficient hot steam to the inner drum 11. Simultaneously, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the forward or reverse rotation of the inner drum 11.

[0059] After the seventh designated time of atomized steam delivery, the environmental conditioning unit 4 ceases operation, and the atomized steam or hot steam, combined with the fresh air, begins air-washing the clothes. Then, after the eighth designated time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is deactivated; and after the ninth designated time, the integrated treatment mode ceases operation, completing the air-washing process. It should be noted that the rotation of the inner drum 11 in this example may be the same as or different from that in the above example, and will not be further described here.

[0060] The sum of the seventh designated time, the eighth designated time, and the ninth designated time is the total air wash operation time in this mode (i.e., the comprehensive treatment mode). The total air wash operation time in this mode can be a default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or can be a value freely and flexibly set by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0061] In a custom processing mode, after the user selects the corresponding air wash program, they can customize the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, as well as flexibly set the air wash program's run time. When the custom processing mode begins, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 activates the environmental conditioning unit 4, which uses the ultrasonic device in the environmental conditioning unit 4 to deliver sufficient atomized steam to the inner drum 11, or uses the steam generating unit 5 in the environmental conditioning unit 4 to deliver sufficient hot steam to the inner drum 11. Simultaneously, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the forward or reverse rotation of the inner drum 11. After the atomized or hot steam has been delivered for the tenth designated time, the environmental conditioning unit 4 stops operating, and the atomized or hot steam, combined with the fresh air, begins air washing the clothes. Then, after the eleventh designated time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is deactivated. Furthermore, after continuing for the twelfth designated time, the custom processing mode ceases.

[0062] The sum of the tenth designated time, the eleventh designated time, and the twelfth designated time is the total air wash operation time in this mode (i.e., the custom processing mode). The total air wash operation time in this mode can be a default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or can be a value freely and flexibly set by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0063] In this example, the household fresh air system 2 is linked with the air washing function of the washing machine 1. The household fresh air system 2 serves as the power source of fresh air to provide an appropriate amount of fresh air with suitable temperature to the clothes in the inner drum 11. Cooperating with the environmental adjustment unit 4, it provides the inner drum 11 with a care environment suitable for air washing of all kinds of clothes. The airflow after air washing with the clothes is discharged from the inner drum through the direct exhaust air outlet, which effectively eliminates the odor during the clothing washing process, thereby greatly improving the working efficiency and washing effect of the washing machine and enriching the usage scenarios of the household fresh air system.

[0064] It should be noted that no matter what type of air washing start-up processing type the user selects, the fresh air after air washing with the clothes is discharged from the inner drum 11 through the direct exhaust outlet 14, thereby effectively removing the odor in the clothes and improving the washing and care effect of the air washing of the clothes.

[0065] Furthermore, after the clothes air wash start-up process is completed, a subsequent operation instruction can be issued based on the local terminal and / or cloud of the home fresh air system 2, wherein the subsequent operation instruction at least includes a clothes removal action. In other words, after the clothes air wash process is completed, the local terminal or cloud of the home fresh air system 2 can remind the user to remove the clothes from the inner drum 11 in a timely manner.

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the air-start treatment types for clothes include a clothes treatment mode, a function treatment mode, a comprehensive treatment mode, and a custom treatment mode.

[0067] When the air wash start-up processing type selected by the user is the clothing processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, the operating status of the environmental adjustment unit 4 and the rotation mode of the inner drum 11 can be controlled based on the first control logic.

[0068] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in one example, when the user selects the clothes treatment mode, the clothes treatment mode can be started according to the type of clothes. For example, the user can select different air washing programs according to shirts, down jackets, sweaters, suits, etc.

[0069] Then, for clothes of different specifications, weights and types, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 is controlled to deliver fresh air with a first temperature and a first ventilation volume into the air inlet duct 3, where the first air volume is a fixed value.

[0070] During the process of fresh air being delivered to the inner drum 11, for example, at the beginning of fresh air being delivered to the inner drum 11, the environmental conditioning unit 4 can be started and operated based on the control module of the household fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum 11. At the same time, the inner drum 11 is controlled to rotate forward or reverse based on the control module of the household fresh air system 2. It should be noted that, in this example, the environmental conditioning unit 4 is an ultrasonic humidifying device or a steam generating unit 5. When the environmental conditioning unit 4 is an ultrasonic humidifying device, the ultrasonic humidifying device includes an ultrasonic device 41. Among them, the water supply delivered to the washing machine 1 by the tap water pipe or the water outlet pipe of the water purifier is generated into atomized steam under the action of the ultrasonic device 41. The atomized steam is then delivered to the inner drum 11, and the clothes can be air-washed in combination with the fresh air.

[0071] When the environmental condition unit 4 is a steam generating unit 5, the steam generating unit 5 comprises a heating pipe assembly 51 and a water supply assembly 52. ​​Water supplied to the washing machine 1 via a tap or a water purifier outlet pipe is heated by the heating pipe assembly 51 to generate hot steam. This hot steam is then conveyed into the inner drum 11 with the aid of fresh air, allowing the fresh air to be used for air washing of the clothes.

[0072] After the atomized or hot steam is delivered, i.e., after the environmental conditioning unit 4 has been operating for a first period of time, the control module of the household fresh air system 2 controls the environmental conditioning unit 4 to cease operation. The atomized or hot steam, combined with the fresh air, now begins air-washing the clothes. After a second period of time, the control of the fresh air temperature in the air inlet duct 3 is deactivated, i.e., only fresh air at the first ventilation volume is delivered. Furthermore, after continuing to operate in this mode for a third period of time, the clothing treatment mode is terminated, completing the air-washing process.

[0073] Among them, the sum of the first time, the second time and the third time is the running time of the clothing processing mode. The running time of the clothing processing mode can be the default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or it can be a set value set freely and flexibly by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0074] When the air wash start processing type selected by the user is the functional processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, the operating status of the environmental adjustment unit 4 and the rotation mode of the inner drum 11 can be controlled based on the second control logic.

[0075] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in one example, when the user selects the function processing mode, different air washing functions are selected according to the clothes, such as wrinkle removal, fluffing, deodorization, etc., and corresponding air washing programs are selected.

[0076] Then, for the selected air washing function, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls to deliver fresh air of a second temperature and a second ventilation volume into the air inlet duct 3, where the second ventilation volume is a fixed value. It should be noted that the second ventilation volume in this example can be the same as or different from the first ventilation volume in the above example.

[0077] During the process of delivering fresh air to the inner drum 11, for example, at the beginning of the delivery of fresh air to the inner drum 11, the environmental conditioning unit 4 can be activated and started by the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 to deliver atomized steam or hot steam into the inner drum 11. At the same time, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 controls the inner drum 11 to rotate forward or reverse.

[0078] After the atomized steam or hot steam is delivered, that is, the environment conditioning unit 4 operates for a fourth time, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the environment conditioning unit 4 to stop operating. At this time, the atomized steam cooperates with the fresh air to start air washing the clothes.

[0079] After the fifth time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is stopped, that is, only the fresh air with the second air volume is delivered. And after continuing to operate in this mode for a sixth time, the operation of this functional processing mode is stopped to complete the air washing process of the clothes.

[0080] Among them, the sum of the fourth time, the fifth time and the sixth time is the running time of the clothing processing mode. The running time of the clothing processing mode can be the default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or it can be a set value set freely and flexibly by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0081] When the air wash start-up processing type selected by the user is the comprehensive processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, the operating status of the environmental adjustment unit 4 and the operating function mode of the inner drum 11 can be controlled based on the third control logic.

[0082] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in one example, after the user selects the comprehensive processing mode, the user first selects the corresponding air washing program according to the type of clothes, and then selects the corresponding air washing function according to the type of clothes.

[0083] Then, based on the control module of the home fresh air system 2, fresh air of a third temperature and a third ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct 3, wherein the third ventilation volume is a fixed value. It should be noted that the third ventilation volume can be the same as or different from the first ventilation volume or the second ventilation volume.

[0084] During the process of delivering fresh air to the inner drum 11, for example, at the beginning of the delivery of fresh air to the inner drum 11, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 can be activated and start the environmental conditioning unit 4 to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum 11. At the same time, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the inner drum 11 to rotate forward or reverse.

[0085] After the atomized steam or hot steam is delivered, that is, the environmental conditioning unit 4 runs for the seventh time, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the environmental conditioning unit 4 to stop running. At this time, the atomized steam cooperates with the fresh air to start air washing the clothes.

[0086] After the eighth time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is stopped, that is, only the fresh air with the third air volume is delivered. And after the ninth time of continuing to operate in this mode, the operation of the comprehensive treatment mode is stopped to complete the air washing process of the clothes.

[0087] Among them, the sum of the seventh time, the eighth time and the ninth time is the running time of the clothing processing mode. The running time of the clothing processing mode can be the default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or it can be a set value set freely and flexibly by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0088] When the air wash start processing type selected by the user is the custom processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3, the operating status of the environmental adjustment unit 4 and the rotation mode of the inner drum 11 can be controlled based on the fourth control logic.

[0089] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in one example, after the user selects the custom processing mode, the user independently sets the ventilation volume and ventilation temperature of the fresh air introduced into the inner drum 11. In addition, the user independently sets the running time of the air washing of the clothes.

[0090] Then, when the inner drum 11 starts to operate, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 activates the environmental conditioning unit 4 and starts operating to deliver atomized steam or hot steam into the inner drum 11. Furthermore, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 or the control unit of the washing machine 1 controls the inner drum 11 to rotate forward or reverse.

[0091] After the environment adjustment unit 4 has been running for ten minutes, the control module of the home fresh air system 2 controls the environment adjustment unit 4 to stop running. At this time, the atomized steam cooperates with the fresh air to start air washing the clothes.

[0092] After the eleventh time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct 3 is stopped, that is, only the fresh air of the ventilation volume set by the user is delivered. And after the twelfth time in this mode, the operation of the custom processing mode is stopped to complete the air washing process of the clothes.

[0093] Among them, the sum of the tenth time, the eleventh time and the twelfth time is the running time of the clothing processing mode. The running time of the clothing processing mode can be the default value set when the washing machine 1 leaves the factory, or it can be a set value set freely and flexibly by the user, and is not specifically limited here.

[0094] Reference Figure 5 As shown, after the air wash process of the washing machine 1 is completed, that is, after the air wash start-up processing type of the clothes is completed, a subsequent work instruction can be issued based on the local end or the cloud of the home fresh air system 2. Alternatively, the subsequent work instruction can be issued based on the local end and the cloud of the home fresh air system 2 at the same time.

[0095] Among them, the subsequent work instructions at least include the action of taking out clothes. That is to say, after the air washing program of the clothes is completed, the user can be reminded to take out the clothes in the inner drum 11 in time through the local end or the cloud of the home fresh air system 2.

[0096] In the above embodiment, the air washing function of the washing machine 1 is linked to the home fresh air system 2, and the home fresh air system 2 is used as the power source of the fresh air, thereby providing fresh air of suitable volume and temperature for the clothes in the inner drum 11. In combination with the atomized steam generated by the ultrasonic device, a care environment suitable for air washing of clothes is formed. The fresh air that acts on the clothes is discharged to the outside of the inner drum 11 through the direct exhaust outlet 14, thereby effectively improving the air washing efficiency and the air washing care effect of the clothes. In addition, while achieving fresh air exchange for the whole house based on the home fresh air system 2, the air washing care function of the clothes can also be realized, which effectively enriches the use scenarios of the home fresh air system 2 and embodies the concept of multi-purpose, energy-saving and environmental protection.

[0097] 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 method for controlling a clothes processing device, characterized in that: The laundry processing device includes a washing machine, which is provided with at least two fresh air inlets, one end of the fresh air inlet is connected to a household fresh air system through an air inlet duct, and the other end of the fresh air system is connected to an inner drum of the washing machine, so that fresh air is delivered to the inner drum through the household fresh air system, and the fresh air in the inner drum is in a non-internal circulation mode; The clothes processing device is provided with an environment conditioning unit in communication with the inner drum, so that the clothes are subjected to an air washing process in cooperation with a household fresh air system through the environment conditioning unit; The control method of the laundry processing device comprises the following steps: Obtaining an air wash start processing type for the clothes in the inner drum; According to the air wash start-up processing type, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental adjustment unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

2. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air washing start-up treatment types of the clothes include a clothes treatment mode, a function treatment mode, a comprehensive treatment mode and a custom treatment mode; The step of “selectively controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, and the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum according to the air wash start-up processing type” includes: When the selected air wash start processing type is a clothes processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the first control logic; When the selected air wash start processing type is a functional processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the second control logic; When the selected air wash start processing type is the comprehensive processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental conditioning unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the third control logic; When the selected air wash start processing type is a custom processing mode, the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environmental adjustment unit and the inner drum are controlled based on the fourth control logic.

3. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of “controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum based on the first control logic” includes: activating the clothing treatment mode according to the type of clothing; Based on the home fresh air system, fresh air with a first temperature and a first ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct, wherein the first ventilation volume is a fixed value; During the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum, the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

4. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The environment conditioning unit includes an ultrasonic humidifying device or a steam generating unit, and the environment conditioning unit is configured to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner cylinder, wherein the atomized steam is generated by the ultrasonic humidifying device, and the hot steam is generated by the steam generating unit; The step of “selectively controlling the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum during the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum” includes: When the fresh air starts to be delivered to the inner drum, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environment adjustment unit has been running for a first time, stopping the operation of the environment adjustment unit; After the second time, stop opening the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct; After continuing to run for a third time, the operation of the laundry treatment mode is stopped.

5. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of “controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum based on the second control logic” includes: Starting the functional processing mode according to the air washing function; Based on the home fresh air system, fresh air with a second temperature and a second ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct, wherein the second ventilation volume is a fixed value; During the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum, the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

6. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The environment conditioning unit includes an ultrasonic humidifying device or a steam generating unit, and the environment conditioning unit is configured to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner cylinder, wherein the atomized steam is generated by the ultrasonic humidifying device, and the hot steam is generated by the steam generating unit; The step of “selectively controlling the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum during the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum” includes: When the fresh air starts to be delivered to the inner drum, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam into the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environment adjustment unit has been running for a fourth time, stopping the operation of the environment adjustment unit; After the fifth time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct is stopped; After continuing to run for a sixth time, the running of the functional processing mode is stopped.

7. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of “controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum based on the third control logic” includes: activating the clothing treatment mode according to the type of clothing; Activating the functional processing mode according to the selection of the type of clothing; Based on the home fresh air system, fresh air with a third temperature and a third ventilation volume is delivered to the air inlet duct, wherein the third ventilation volume is a fixed value; During the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum, the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum are selectively controlled.

8. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The environment conditioning unit includes an ultrasonic humidifying device or a steam generating unit, and the environment conditioning unit is configured to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner cylinder, wherein the atomized steam is generated by the ultrasonic humidifying device, and the hot steam is generated by the steam generating unit; The step of “selectively controlling the rotation modes of the environment conditioning unit and the inner drum during the process of delivering the fresh air to the inner drum” includes: When the fresh air starts to be delivered to the inner drum, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environmental adjustment unit has been running for a seventh time, stopping the operation of the environmental adjustment unit; After the eighth time, the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct is stopped; After continuing to run for a ninth time, the operation of the laundry treatment mode is stopped.

9. The control method of the clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step of “controlling the ventilation volume and temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct, the rotation mode of the environment adjustment unit and the inner drum based on the fourth control logic” includes: The user independently sets the ventilation volume and ventilation temperature of the fresh air introduced into the inner cylinder; The user independently sets the operating time of the air wash; When the inner drum starts to operate, the environment adjustment unit is activated to deliver atomized steam or hot steam to the inner drum, and at the same time, the inner drum is controlled to rotate forward or reverse; After the environmental adjustment unit has been running for a tenth time, stopping the operation of the environmental adjustment unit; After the eleventh time, the opening of the temperature of the fresh air in the air inlet duct is stopped; After continuing to run for a twelfth time, the operation of the laundry treatment mode is stopped.

10. The control method of a clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The control method of the laundry processing device further comprises the following steps: After the air wash startup processing type is completed, a subsequent work instruction is issued based on the local terminal and / or cloud of the home fresh air system; Wherein, the subsequent work instruction at least includes the action of taking clothes.

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