Clothing treatment agent putting control method and clothing treatment equipment

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of clothes treatment equipment, and discloses a putting control method of a clothes treatment agent and clothes treatment equipment, and a putting device of the clothes treatment equipment comprises a main washing putting groove, a pre-washing putting groove and a softener putting groove; after the clothes treatment equipment is started, if it is judged that the pre-washing stage is not executed in the current operation and no softener is added, water is fed into the main washing feeding tank, the pre-washing feeding tank and the softener feeding tank for flushing in the first water feeding process of the current operation. According to the method and the device, when the clothes treatment equipment does not execute the pre-washing stage and the user does not add the softener, the clothes treatment equipment flushes the main washing putting groove, the pre-washing putting groove and the softener putting groove when water enters the clothes treatment equipment for the first time, and the problem that the washing effect is affected due to the fact that the user adds the detergent into the wrong putting groove is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of clothing treatment equipment, and in particular, relates to a method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents and clothing treatment equipment. Background Art

[0002] Most laundry treatment devices, such as washing machines, are equipped with a laundry treatment agent dispenser. Specifically, the laundry treatment device is equipped with a dispenser into which the user adds the laundry treatment agent before starting the laundry cycle. Once the laundry treatment device is started, the laundry treatment agent is automatically dispensed into the washing drum, where it comes into contact with the clothes and takes effect.

[0003] As users' requirements for clothing treatment gradually increase, unlike the traditional laundry process where detergent is only added during the washing stage, existing clothing treatment equipment can now add different types of clothing treatment agents during different washing stages.

[0004] For example, one existing dispensing device has three dispensing slots in the dispenser box: a main wash slot, a prewash slot, and a softener slot. During normal use, the user adds detergent to the main wash slot and the prewash slot, respectively, and softener to the softener slot. A laundry treatment device equipped with such a dispensing device has a wash cycle that includes at least a main wash and a rinse phase. For heavily soiled laundry, a prewash phase may also be performed before the main wash.

[0005] Specifically, the pre-wash phase involves supplying a certain amount of wash water before the main wash phase. The pre-treatment agent from the pre-wash dispenser is then added to the washing tub. The washing tub then runs in both forward and reverse directions at the pre-wash speed and start-stop ratio defined by the selected program for a set time. This process uses a high detergent concentration and mechanical force to remove stains, followed by drainage and dehydration. After the pre-wash phase, the main wash phase begins. The amount of water injected into the main wash phase is no less than that used in the pre-wash phase. The detergent from the main wash dispenser is then added to the washing tub. The washing tub then runs in both forward and reverse directions at the main wash speed and start-stop ratio defined by the selected program for a set time. This process uses an appropriate detergent concentration and mechanical force to remove stains, followed by drainage and dehydration.

[0006] The rinse cycle is performed after the main wash. Compared to the main wash, the rinse cycle uses a larger amount of water. The rinse cycle runs in both forward and reverse directions at the selected program's specified speed and start-stop ratio for the set time to fully dilute the detergent. The rinse cycle is then drained and the machine spins. Rinses are typically set at a minimum of two times, and most washing machines allow the user to manually increase the number of rinses to minimize detergent residue. Softener is a fabric conditioning product used in conjunction with detergent during fabric care to soften, bulk, and eliminate static electricity. Softener acts like a uniform protective coating on the surface of fabric fibers. The adsorption of softener reduces the friction between fibers, enhancing mobility and restoring the fibers' inherent smoothness, elongation, and compressibility, resulting in a softer, fluffier, and more elastic fabric. Therefore, unlike detergent, softener requires a moderate amount of residue on the surface of clothing, whereas detergent minimizes residue. Therefore, during the final rinse cycle, the softener dispenser dispenses the softener from the softener dispenser into the washing drum. In addition, since softener is weakly acidic and detergent is weakly alkaline, detergent is added at the beginning of washing to fully exert its stain removal effect. In order to remain on the surface of clothes and avoid acid-base neutralization reaction with detergent, softener is added during the last rinse.

[0007] More specifically, when washing heavily soiled clothing, a pre-wash phase is performed before the main wash. A small amount of detergent and water is first added. Specifically, detergent from the pre-wash dispenser is added to the washing drum. During the soaking process, the washing machine is intermittently operated in reverse at the pre-wash speed and speed-to-stop ratio set for the pre-wash phase. After the set time has elapsed, the washing machine is drained and dehydrated. The pre-wash phase typically lasts less than the main wash. Older washing machines often feature a dedicated "pre-wash" button. After the user selects another program and then presses the pre-wash button, the washing machine performs a pre-wash operation before proceeding to the normal selected program. As people's living standards improve, the demand for clean clothing becomes increasingly stringent. Manufacturers have also improved the pre-wash function to make it more user-friendly. Most washing machines now do not have a separate "pre-wash" button. Instead, the pre-wash function is integrated directly into programs that require similar functionality, such as heavy wash and stubborn stain wash. Selecting these programs indicates that the clothing being washed is particularly heavily or severely soiled. This allows users to complete the previous operation with just a single button click, making it more convenient.

[0008] The aforementioned laundry treatment devices require users to manually add detergent to the various dispenser slots. If the user is familiar with the operating process of the laundry treatment device and there are usually text and / or icon prompts near the dispenser slots, users generally will not make mistakes. However, some users do not understand the difference between the main wash and prewash cycles and will add detergent to either the main wash or prewash slots based on their own guesswork. Some users, to be on the safe side, add detergent to both the main wash and prewash slots, or even the softener slot. Either approach affects the proper and adequate function of the detergent and may even result in excessive detergent residue.

[0009] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents and a clothing treatment device, which can prevent users from adding clothing treatment agents into the dispensing device by mistake and affecting the washing effect.

[0011] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0012] A method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents, wherein the dispensing device of the clothing treatment equipment includes a main wash dispensing slot, a pre-wash dispensing slot and a softener dispensing slot;

[0013] After the clothes processing equipment is started, if it is determined that the pre-wash stage is not performed in this operation and softener is not added, water is respectively fed into the main wash feeding tank, the pre-wash feeding tank and the softener feeding tank for flushing during the first water filling process of this operation.

[0014] Furthermore, the capacities of the softener dispensing tank, the pre-wash dispensing tank and the main wash dispensing tank are increased in sequence;

[0015] During the first water inflow process, the clothes processing device sequentially feeds water into the softener feeding tank, the pre-wash feeding tank and the main wash feeding tank for flushing.

[0016] Furthermore, during the first water intake process, flush according to the following steps:

[0017] S1, pouring water into the softener dispensing tank and continuously flushing for a first set time T1;

[0018] S2, adding water to the pre-wash tank, and continuing to rinse for a second set time T2;

[0019] S3, adding water to the main wash tank and continuously flushing until the set water level is reached;

[0020] Among them, T2>T1.

[0021] Furthermore, before step S1, the following steps are also included:

[0022] S01, pouring water into the softener dispensing tank and continuously flushing for a third set time period T3;

[0023] S02, adding water to the pre-wash tank, and continuing to rinse for a third set time T3;

[0024] S03, adding water to the main wash tank, and continuously washing for a third set time T3;

[0025] Preferably, T3≤T1.

[0026] Furthermore, the clothing processing device receives the start instruction and determines whether to execute the pre-wash stage; if it is determined to execute the pre-wash stage, it then determines whether to add softener;

[0027] If it is determined that no softener is added, the first flushing mode is executed, and water is respectively supplied to the main wash feeding tank, the pre-wash feeding tank and the softener feeding tank for flushing during the first water inflow process of this operation.

[0028] Further, if it is determined that softener has been added, the second flushing mode is executed;

[0029] The washing program of the clothes processing device includes at least a main wash phase and at least one rinse phase; the second rinse mode includes: during the water inflow process of the main wash phase, water is fed into the main wash tank for rinsing, and during the water inflow process of the last rinse phase of this operation, water is fed into the softener tank for rinsing;

[0030] Preferably, the washing program further includes a pre-wash stage before the main wash stage; and the second flushing mode further includes: during the water inlet process of the pre-wash stage, water is introduced into the pre-wash tank for flushing.

[0031] Furthermore, after receiving the start instruction, the clothes processing device performs the following steps:

[0032] 1) Determine whether a pre-wash function selection instruction is received, if so, execute the second flushing mode, otherwise execute step 2);

[0033] 2) determining whether the selected washing program includes a pre-wash stage, and if so, executing the second rinse mode, otherwise executing step 3);

[0034] 3) Determine whether the user has added softener to the dispensing device. If so, execute the second flushing mode; otherwise, execute the first flushing mode.

[0035] Furthermore, the main control module of the clothing treatment device is in communication with the audio collection module, and the audio collection module collects the audio signal generated when the clothing treatment agent container is placed; the clothing treatment device determines whether to add softener based on the number of times the audio collection module collects the audio signal;

[0036] Alternatively, the main control module of the clothing treatment device is in communication with the image acquisition module, and the image information of the user taking in and putting in the clothing treatment agent container is obtained through the image acquisition module to determine whether to add softener.

[0037] Furthermore, the softener container for holding softener is provided with a signal transmitting module. When the softener container is opened, the main control module of the clothing processing device can receive a feedback signal sent by the signal transmitting module and determine that softener has been added.

[0038] A clothes treating device executes the above-mentioned clothes treating agent dispensing control method.

[0039] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0040] In the present invention, when the clothing processing device determines that the pre-wash stage will not be performed in this operation and the user has not added softener to the dispensing device, water will be supplied to the main wash dispensing tank, the pre-wash dispensing tank and the softener dispensing tank for flushing during the first water filling. No matter which dispensing tank the user adds detergent to, the detergent can be smoothly flushed into the washing drum during the first water filling process, avoiding the problem that the user adds detergent to the wrong dispensing tank, resulting in failure to dispense, or dispenses it at the wrong stage, thereby affecting the washing effect.

[0041] In the present invention, the clothing treatment device first rinses the softener dispenser with a relatively small capacity, then rinses the pre-wash dispenser with a moderate capacity, and then the remaining water inlet time is used to rinse the main wash dispenser with the largest capacity, which is conducive to the clothing treatment agent contained in each dispenser being fully flushed into the washing tub. When the added clothing treatment agent is washing powder, since the washing powder will form balls when it comes into contact with water, and some of the balled washing powder will adhere to the inner wall of the dispenser, it will become easier to rinse after the water penetrates and begins to dissolve. By setting the process of rinsing the softener dispenser, pre-wash dispenser, and main wash dispenser in sequence for a total of two rounds, the washing powder balls can be given time to soak and dissolve, ensuring that no residue is left after the rinse is completed.

[0042] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the accompanying drawings:

[0044] Figure 1 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a delivery device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 is a flow chart of the delivery control method in embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 3 is a detailed flow chart of the delivery control method in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing device in Embodiments 2 to 4 of the present invention determining whether the user adds softener.

[0048] In the figure: 1. Clothes treatment device; 11. Voice broadcast receiving module; 2. Smart speaker; 3. Clothes treatment agent bottle; 31. Detergent bottle; 32. Fabric softener bottle; 4. Home camera; 5. Cloud server;

[0049] 100. Buffer chamber; 110. First water inlet valve; 111. First water inlet channel; 120. Second water inlet valve; 121. Second water inlet channel; 200. Water storage tank cover; 210. Pre-wash spray port; 211. Pre-wash flushing channel; 220. Main wash spray port; 221. Main wash flushing channel; 230. Softener spray port; 231. Softener flushing channel; 300. Dispenser box; 310. Pre-wash dispensing slot; 320. Main wash dispensing slot; 330. Softener dispensing slot.

[0050] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for controlling the dispensing of laundry treatment agents, and a laundry treatment device for executing the method. The laundry treatment device may be a household appliance with a laundry cleaning function, such as a washing machine, a washer-dryer, or a care machine.

[0055] Specifically, the clothes processing device has the following features: Figure 1 The illustrated dispensing device includes a water tank cover 200 and a dispenser box 300. Dispenser box 300 is equipped with a main wash dispenser slot 320, a prewash dispenser slot 310, and a softener dispenser slot 330, totaling three dispenser slots. Each dispenser slot is connected to the washing drum of the laundry processing device. The water tank cover 200 is equipped with a main wash spray port 220, a prewash spray port 210, and a softener spray port 230, each correspondingly located above each dispenser slot.

[0056] During the water intake process of the clothing treatment equipment, the water flow is controlled to enter one of the spray ports, so that the corresponding feeding slot can be flushed downward, and then the clothing treatment agent contained in the feeding slot is flushed into the washing drum along with the water flow.

[0057] More specifically, the water tank cover 200 is relatively fixedly mounted inside the laundry machine, and the dispenser box 300 is push-pull mounted inside the machine. The main wash tank 320, pre-wash tank 310, and softener tank 330 are all open at the top. The user can pull out the dispenser box 300 to add detergent to the main wash tank 320. The user can also add detergent to the pre-wash tank 310 and / or softener to the softener tank 330 based on laundry needs. After adding laundry treatment agent, the user can push the dispenser box 300 back in, ensuring that the various tanks correspond to the spray ports on the water tank cover 200.

[0058] After the clothing treatment device is started, during the water intake process at different stages of the washing process, by controlling the inlet water flow to flow into different spray ports, different clothing treatment agents can be dispensed at different stages. Specifically, the washing process includes at least a main wash stage and a rinsing stage. During the main wash stage, the clothing treatment device controls the inlet water flow along the main wash rinse channel 221 to flow to the main wash spray port 220, thereby dispensing the detergent contained in the main wash dispensing trough 320. During the final rinsing stage, the clothing treatment device controls the inlet water flow along the softener rinse channel 231 to flow to the softener spray port 230, thereby dispensing the softener contained in the softener dispensing trough 330.

[0059] Optionally, when the washing program also includes a pre-wash stage before the main wash stage, the clothing processing equipment controls the incoming water flow along the pre-wash rinse channel 211 to flow to the pre-wash spray port 210 during the pre-wash stage, thereby realizing the delivery of detergent contained in the pre-wash delivery tank 310.

[0060] In order to control the flow direction of the incoming water, the dispensing device is further provided with a first water inlet channel 111 and a second water inlet channel 121, the two extending directions of which are arranged at a certain angle, and the outlet ends are connected to the same buffer chamber 100. The inlet ends of the main wash flushing channel 221, the softener flushing channel 231, and the pre-wash flushing channel 211 are respectively connected to the buffer chamber 100, wherein the inlet end of the main wash flushing channel 221 is arranged opposite to the outlet end of the second water inlet channel 121, the inlet end of the pre-wash flushing channel 211 is arranged opposite to the outlet end of the first water inlet channel 111, and the softener flushing channel 231 is arranged between the main wash flushing channel 221 and the pre-wash flushing channel 211.

[0061] As a specific embodiment, the main wash flushing channel 221 extends from its inlet end along the axis of the second water inlet channel 121 for a certain length, and then connects to the main wash spray port 220. Similarly, the pre-wash flushing channel 211 extends from its inlet end along the axis of the first water inlet channel 111 for a certain length, and then connects to the pre-wash spray port 210. The softener flushing channel 231 extends in a direction that approximates the bisector of the angle between the first water inlet channel 111 and the second water inlet channel 121.

[0062] In a further structure, a first water inlet valve 110 is provided on the first water inlet channel 111, and a second water inlet valve 120 is provided on the second water inlet channel 121. As a specific embodiment, the first water inlet valve 110 and the second water inlet valve 120 are both solenoid valves and can be independently controlled to open and close.

[0063] The dispensing device has the above-described structure. When the first water inlet valve 110 is opened, tap water flows out along the first water inlet channel 111 and enters the pre-wash rinsing channel 211. It then flows down from the pre-wash spray port 210, flushing the pre-wash dispensing trough 310 from top to bottom, thereby dispensing detergent for the pre-wash stage. When the second water inlet valve 120 is opened, tap water flows out along the second water inlet channel 121 and enters the main-wash rinsing channel 221. It then flows down from the main-wash spray port 220, flushing the main-wash dispensing trough 320 from top to bottom, thereby dispensing detergent for the main-wash stage.

[0064] When the first and second water inlet valves 110 and 120 are opened simultaneously, the two streams of tap water flowing simultaneously along the first and second water inlet channels 111 and 121 intersect at the buffer chamber 100, blocking each other's path. Consequently, the tap water is forced to flow straight forward into the softener flushing channel 231, and then flow down from the softener spray port 230, flushing the softener in the softener dispensing tank 330 from top to bottom. Since the softener is added before the final rinse cycle, the main wash dispensing tank 320 and the pre-wash dispensing tank 310 are already empty of detergent. Even if some water in the buffer chamber 100 enters the main wash dispensing tank 320 and the pre-wash dispensing tank 310, coupled with the large amount of water inflow during the rinse cycle, this will not affect the softener dispensing process, thus saving one solenoid valve.

[0065] During normal operation of the laundry processing apparatus, if a pre-wash phase is required, the first water inlet valve 110 is opened during the first water inlet to dispense detergent for the pre-wash phase; the second water inlet valve 120 is opened during the second water inlet to dispense detergent for the main wash phase; and both the first and second water inlet valves 110, 120 are opened during the final rinse phase to dispense softener. If a pre-wash phase is not required, the second water inlet valve 120 is opened during the first water inlet to dispense detergent for the main wash phase; and the first and second water inlet valves 110, 120 are opened during the final rinse phase to dispense softener.

[0066] However, if the user does not carefully identify the marks provided for the various dispensing slots on the dispenser box 300, the clothes treating agent may be put into the wrong dispensing slot, thereby affecting the washing effect of the clothes.

[0067] For example, the user only adds detergent to the pre-wash tank 310, but the actual washing program does not perform the pre-wash stage. In this case, the clothing processing equipment only takes in water to flush the main wash tank 320 when it first takes in water, which will result in no detergent being added during the washing process and the clothes cannot be washed clean.

[0068] For example, if a user adds detergent to the softener dispenser 330, the detergent will be flushed into the washing tub during the final rinse cycle, contaminating the washed and rinsed clothes. This will cause a lot of detergent residue on the clothes after the rinse cycle, causing inconvenience to the user. Furthermore, in this case, the high detergent content in the discharged water will also cause environmental pollution.

[0069] For example, some laundry treatment devices are configured to flush the laundry by feeding water into both the main wash tank 320 and the pre-wash tank 310 during the initial water intake. However, if the user chooses to perform a pre-wash cycle, all the detergent in both the main wash tank 320 and the pre-wash tank 310 will be dispensed into the washing tub during the pre-wash cycle, leaving no detergent available for the main wash cycle. Because the pre-wash cycle is short and stains on clothing are numerous, they cannot be completely removed during the pre-wash cycle, resulting in poor washing results and a poor user experience.

[0070] Example 1

[0071] This embodiment provides a method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents, which can be applied to the above-mentioned clothing treatment device to solve the problem that the user mistakenly adds clothing treatment agents into the dispensing device, thereby affecting the washing effect.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, in this embodiment, after the clothing processing equipment is started, if it is determined that the pre-wash stage is not performed in this operation and softener is not added, during the first water supply process of this operation, water is respectively supplied to the main wash feeding tank 320, the pre-wash feeding tank 310 and the softener feeding tank 330 for flushing.

[0073] In this embodiment, the term "no softener added" means that no softener is added to the dispensing device. More specifically, it means that the user has not added softener to the dispensing device.

[0074] If the laundry treatment device does not perform a pre-wash phase, it indicates that the first water filling process is the main wash phase, and the laundry treatment agent added by the user to the dispensing device must be put into the washing drum. If the user has not added softener to the dispensing device, it means that there is no softener in the current dispensing slots.

[0075] When the laundry processing device does not perform a pre-wash phase and the user does not add softener, the laundry processing device rinses the main wash tank 320, the pre-wash tank 310, and the softener tank 330 separately during the first water filling. In this case, no matter which tank the user adds detergent to, the laundry processing device can dispense detergent into the washing drum during the first water filling, and no more detergent will be added during the final rinse phase, thereby ensuring the washing effect.

[0076] In a further solution of this embodiment, the capacities of the softener dispensing tank 330, the pre-wash dispensing tank 310 and the main wash dispensing tank 320 are increased in sequence.

[0077] As a specific structure, each dispensing slot extends along the push-pull direction of the dispenser box 300, and is open at the rear end of the dispenser box 300, allowing the mixed liquid formed by the clothing treatment agent and the incoming water to flow out and be discharged into the washing drum. The pre-wash dispensing slot 310 and the main wash dispensing slot 320 extend to a substantially identical length, while the softener dispensing slot 330 extends to a shorter length. The softener dispensing slot 330 is located between the pre-wash dispensing slot 310 and the main wash dispensing slot 320, and the widths of the softener dispensing slot 330, pre-wash dispensing slot 310, and main wash dispensing slot 320 increase in sequence.

[0078] More specifically, the softener dispensing tank 330 has the smallest depth. The pre-wash dispensing tank 310 and the main wash dispensing tank 320 have similar depths, or the pre-wash dispensing tank 310 has a depth less than that of the main wash dispensing tank 320.

[0079] During the first water filling process, if it is determined that the three dispensers need to be rinsed separately, the clothing processing device sequentially fills the softener dispenser 330, the pre-wash dispenser 310, and the main wash dispenser 320 with water for rinsing. That is, the softener dispenser 330 with the smallest capacity is rinsed first, followed by the pre-wash dispenser 310 with a moderate capacity, and finally the main wash dispenser 320 with the largest capacity.

[0080] In a specific solution of this embodiment, during the first water intake process, if the clothes processing device determines that the three feeding slots need to be rinsed separately, the rinsing is performed according to the following steps:

[0081] S1, water is added to the softener feeding tank 330, and the washing is continued for a first set time T1;

[0082] S2, water is added to the pre-wash tank 310, and the pre-washing is continued for a second set time T2, where T2>T1;

[0083] S3. Add water to the main wash tank 320 and continue flushing until the set water level is reached.

[0084] Here, the “reaching the set water level” refers to the washing water level in the washing tub reaching the set washing level corresponding to the current washing program.

[0085] In the above solution, the set values ​​of the first set time T1 and the second set time T2 satisfy: in step S3, before reaching the set water level, the continuous flushing time of the main wash tank 320 is not less than the second set time T2.

[0086] As a specific embodiment, the clothing processing equipment is configured as follows: when water is first introduced, the softener dispensing tank 330 is first rinsed continuously for 1 minute, and then the pre-wash dispensing tank 310 is rinsed continuously for 1.5 minutes. Finally, the remaining time is all used to rinse the main wash dispensing tank 320 until the set washing water level is reached in the washing drum.

[0087] More specifically, when the laundry processing apparatus is initially filled with water, the first and second water inlet valves 110 and 120 are simultaneously opened, allowing tap water to flow from the softener spray port 230 and flush the softener dispensing tank 330 from top to bottom. After one minute, the second water inlet valve 120 is closed, while the first water inlet valve 110 remains open. Tap water flows from the pre-wash spray port 210 and flushes the pre-wash dispensing tank 310 from top to bottom. After 1.5 minutes, the first water inlet valve 110 is closed and the second water inlet valve 120 is reopened. Tap water flows from the main wash spray port 220 and flushes the main wash dispensing tank 320 from top to bottom. When the set wash water level is reached, the second water inlet valve 120 is closed.

[0088] In the above scheme, the flushing time of each dispensing slot is matched with the capacity of the dispensing slot. The larger the capacity, the longer the flushing time, which is conducive to the clothing treatment agent contained in each dispensing slot being fully flushed into the washing drum to avoid residue of clothing treatment agent.

[0089] In another specific solution of this embodiment, during the first water inflow process, if the clothes processing device determines that the three feeding slots need to be rinsed separately, the rinsing is performed according to the following steps:

[0090] S01, water is added to the softener feeding tank 330, and the washing is continued for a third set time period T3;

[0091] S02, adding water to the pre-wash tank 310, and continuing to rinse for a third set time T3;

[0092] S03, adding water to the main wash tank 320, and continuously washing for a third set time T3;

[0093] S1, water is added to the softener feeding tank 330, and the washing is continued for a first set time T1;

[0094] S2, water is added to the pre-wash tank 310, and the pre-washing is continued for a second set time T2, where T2>T1;

[0095] S3. Add water to the main wash tank 320 and continue flushing until the set water level is reached.

[0096] Here, the “reaching the set water level” also refers to the washing water level in the washing drum reaching the set washing level corresponding to the current washing program.

[0097] In a preferred solution, the set value of the third set time length T3 is less than or equal to the first set time length T1.

[0098] In the above solution, the set values ​​of the first set time T1, the second set time T2, and the third set time T3 satisfy the following conditions: in step S3, before the set water level is reached, the main wash tank 320 is continuously rinsed for a duration of not less than the second set time T2. In other words, the total rinsing time of the softener tank 330, the pre-wash tank 310, and the main wash tank 320 increases in sequence.

[0099] As a specific embodiment, the clothing processing equipment is configured as follows: when water is first introduced, the softener dispenser trough 330, the pre-wash dispenser trough 310 and the main wash dispenser trough 320 are first rinsed in sequence, each for 1 minute, and then the softener dispenser trough 330 is rinsed again for 1 minute, and then the pre-wash dispenser trough 310 is rinsed for 1.5 minutes. Finally, the remaining time is all used to rinse the main wash dispenser trough 320 until the set washing water level is reached in the washing tub.

[0100] More specifically, when the clothing processing equipment is filled with water for the first time, it first performs the first round of sequential flushing process, that is, first, the first water inlet valve 110 and the second water inlet valve 120 are opened at the same time and kept open for 1 minute to flush the softener dispensing tank 330; then the second water inlet valve 120 is closed, and the first water inlet valve 110 remains open for 1 minute to flush the pre-wash dispensing tank 310; then the first water inlet valve 110 is closed, and the second water inlet valve 120 is reopened for 1 minute to flush the main wash dispensing tank 320.

[0101] Then, a second round of flushing is performed, i.e., the first water inlet valve 110 and the second water inlet valve 120 are opened simultaneously for 1 minute to flush the softener dispensing tank 330; then the second water inlet valve 120 is closed, and the first water inlet valve 110 remains open for 1.5 minutes to flush the pre-wash dispensing tank 310; thereafter, the first water inlet valve 110 is closed, and the second water inlet valve 120 is reopened to continuously flush the main wash dispensing tank 320 until the set washing water level is reached, and then the second water inlet valve 120 is closed.

[0102] Some detergents with poor solubility may not be completely rinsed out with just a single, continuous rinse. For example, when using laundry detergent, it forms balls when it comes into contact with water. Some of these balls may adhere to the inner wall of the dispenser, making it difficult to flush into the washing drum. Only after water has penetrated and begun to dissolve can the detergent be easily rinsed into the washing drum with tap water.

[0103] In the above scheme of this embodiment, the process of flushing each dispensing slot in turn is performed twice. For a single dispensing slot, the interval time between the two flushes can give the washing powder balls time to soak and dissolve, which is conducive to their full dissolution during the second flush and ensures that no residue is left after the flushing is completed.

[0104] In a further embodiment of this embodiment, the laundry processing device has a first rinsing mode and a second rinsing mode. When executing the first rinsing mode, the laundry processing device flushes the main wash tank 320, pre-wash tank 310, and softener tank 330 with water during the first water filling process of this operation. The specific rinsing process can be based on any of the above-mentioned specific embodiments.

[0105] When executing the second flushing mode, when the clothes treating device runs the washing program this time, water is fed into the corresponding feeding slot for flushing during the water intake process at different stages of the washing program, thereby feeding the clothes treating agent corresponding to the current stage into the washing drum.

[0106] Specifically, the clothes processing apparatus supplies water to the main wash feeding tank 320 for flushing during the water inlet process of the main wash stage, and supplies water to the softener feeding tank 330 for flushing during the water inlet process of the last rinse stage of this operation.

[0107] Furthermore, when a pre-wash stage is included before the main wash stage, the clothes treating apparatus feeds water into the pre-wash feeding tank 310 for washing during the water intake process of the pre-wash stage.

[0108] As a specific embodiment, the washing cycle of the laundry treatment device includes a main wash phase and at least two rinse phases, which are performed sequentially. When the laundry treatment device is in the second rinse mode, during the first water inlet of this operation, only the second water inlet valve 120 is opened, and tap water flows from the main wash spray port 220 to flush the main wash dispensing tank 320, thereby dispensing detergent for the main wash phase. During the final water inlet of this operation, the laundry treatment device simultaneously opens the first water inlet valve 110 and the second water inlet valve 120, and tap water flows from the softener spray port 230 to flush the softener dispensing tank 330, thereby dispensing softener.

[0109] As another specific embodiment, the washing program of the clothing processing device includes a pre-wash stage, a main wash stage, and at least two rinsing stages that are performed in sequence. When the clothing processing device executes the second rinse mode, during the first water inlet process of this operation, only the first water inlet valve 110 is opened, and tap water flows down from the pre-wash spray port 210 to rinse the pre-wash delivery tank 310 and dispense detergent for the pre-wash stage. Then, during the second water inlet process, only the second water inlet valve 120 is opened, and tap water flows down from the main wash spray port 220 to rinse the main wash delivery tank 320 and dispense detergent for the main wash stage. During the last water inlet process of this operation, the clothing processing device opens the first water inlet valve 110 and the second water inlet valve 120 at the same time, and tap water flows down from the softener spray port 230 to rinse the softener delivery tank 330 and dispense softener.

[0110] In this embodiment, after receiving a start command, the laundry processing device first determines whether the user has selected a pre-wash phase for this run. If not, it further determines whether softener has been added to the dispensing device. If softener has not been added, the laundry processing device executes a first rinse mode, which rinses the main wash dispenser 320, pre-wash dispenser 310, and softener dispenser 330 during the first water inflow of this run. If softener has been added, the second rinse mode is executed, which rinses the various dispensers at different stages of the wash cycle.

[0111] like Figure 3 As shown, in a detailed solution of this embodiment, the clothes processing device performs the following steps:

[0112] 0) The clothing processing device receives a start instruction;

[0113] 1) Determine whether a pre-wash function selection instruction is received, if so, execute the second flushing mode, otherwise execute step 2);

[0114] 2) Determine whether the washing program of this operation includes a pre-wash stage. If so, execute the second rinse mode; otherwise, execute step 3);

[0115] 3) Determine whether the user has added softener to the dispensing device. If so, execute the second flushing mode; otherwise, execute the first flushing mode.

[0116] In the above solution, the start instruction refers to the start instruction of the washing program.

[0117] Specifically, the laundry processing device has a pre-wash function that can be selected by the user. The user can issue a pre-wash function selection instruction by operating the laundry processing device during the program setting stage. After receiving the selection instruction, the laundry processing device will first perform the pre-wash phase after the program is started, and then perform the main wash phase of the washing program.

[0118] Some specific washing programs have integrated pre-wash functions, that is, these washing programs include a pre-wash phase that is performed before the main wash phase, such as the strong wash and stubborn stain wash programs. When the user selects these washing programs, even if the user does not manually select the pre-wash function, the clothes treatment device will perform the pre-wash phase before the main wash phase after the program starts.

[0119] In the above scheme, when a user triggers the program start button of the clothing processing device, the main control module of the clothing processing device first determines whether the user has selected the pre-wash function based on whether it has received the pre-wash function selection instruction. If the user has selected the pre-wash function, the clothing processing device will first execute the pre-wash phase, and then the main wash phase. Moreover, users who select the pre-wash function should be familiar with how it operates and generally will not make the mistake of adding detergent only to the pre-wash trough 310 without adding detergent to the main wash trough 320. Therefore, if the user selects the pre-wash function, the clothing processing device must follow the process of first adding water to rinse the pre-wash trough 310 and then adding water to rinse the main wash trough 320, that is, it must execute the second rinse mode.

[0120] If the user does not select the pre-wash function, the main control module will further determine whether the washing program selected by the user includes a pre-wash stage. If the washing program selected by the user includes a pre-wash stage, the clothes processing device will also need to perform a second rinse mode, thereby flushing the pre-wash feeding tank 310 with water for the first time and flushing the main wash feeding tank 320 with water for the second time.

[0121] If the user selects a wash program that doesn't include a pre-wash phase, the laundry machine will further determine whether the user has added softener to the dispenser. If so, it indicates that the user is a professional and generally doesn't add the wrong type of laundry detergent to the dispenser. In this case, the laundry machine can execute a second rinse mode, flushing the main wash dispenser 320 during the main wash cycle and the softener dispenser 330 during the final rinse cycle.

[0122] It is understood that, in addition to the aforementioned cases where the user manually selects the pre-wash function and the selected washing program itself includes a pre-wash phase, the laundry treatment device may also determine whether to run the pre-wash phase through other means. In other words, if the user does not manually select the pre-wash function and the selected washing program does not have a pre-wash function pre-integrated, and if the user has added softener, the laundry treatment device may first execute the pre-wash phase after the program starts, followed by the main wash phase.

[0123] Therefore, in this embodiment, when the laundry processing device determines, based on the aforementioned logic, that the second rinse mode is currently in operation, the specific rinse operation is controlled based on whether the pre-wash phase is actually being executed. When the pre-wash phase is to be executed, the pre-wash tank 310 is rinsed with the first water inlet, the main wash tank 320 is rinsed with the second water inlet, and the softener tank 330 is rinsed with the final water inlet. If the pre-wash phase is not to be executed, the main wash tank 320 is rinsed with the first water inlet, and the softener tank 330 is rinsed with the final water inlet.

[0124] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device can execute two different flushing modes, depending on whether a pre-wash phase is being executed and whether the user has added softener to the dispensing device, and flush each dispensing slot in the dispensing device in different ways. Specifically, if the pre-wash phase is not being executed and the user has not added softener, the clothing processing device will flush the main wash dispensing slot 320, the pre-wash dispensing slot 310, and the softener dispensing slot 330 separately during the first water inlet. In this way, no matter which dispensing slot the user adds detergent to, the entire amount of detergent added by the user can be dispensed into the washing drum during the first water inlet, that is, during the current main wash phase, to be used for washing clothes. When a pre-wash phase is required, the problem of dispensing all the detergent for the main wash phase during the pre-wash phase can also be avoided.

[0125] This embodiment avoids the problem of users incorrectly adding laundry detergent to the dispensing device, which could result in a lack of detergent during the main wash cycle and affect the washing effect. It also avoids the problem of adding detergent to the washing drum during the rinse cycle, especially during the final rinse cycle, which could result in large amounts of detergent residue on clothes and excessive detergent content in the drain water, potentially contaminating the water source.

[0126] Example 2

[0127] This embodiment is a further limitation of the above-mentioned embodiment 1. The clothing treatment device determines whether the user has added softener by detecting the user's operation of taking out and placing the clothing treatment agent container.

[0128] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, as a specific embodiment, the laundry treatment agent container is a laundry treatment agent bottle 3. Most users have at least two laundry treatment agent bottles 3 stored at home, namely a detergent bottle 31 and a softener bottle 32. Generally, each time a user uses the laundry treatment device 1, they will add detergent, and the addition of softener will be optional depending on the actual situation. To add laundry treatment agent, the user needs to pick up the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 and pour the appropriate amount of laundry treatment agent into the dispensing slot of the dispenser box 300. After adding the laundry treatment agent, the user returns the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 to its original position.

[0129] Based on the above operation process, in this embodiment, by obtaining the number of times the user picks up or places the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 before starting the laundry treatment device 1, it is possible to determine whether the user has added softener. Specifically, if the user picks up or places the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 only once, it indicates that only detergent has been added. If the user picks up or places the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 twice, it is highly likely that both detergent and softener have been added.

[0130] In a specific embodiment of this embodiment, the main control module of clothing treatment device 1 is in communication with an audio collection module, which collects the audio signal generated when clothing treatment agent bottle 3 is placed. Clothes treatment device 1 determines whether to add softener based on the number of times the audio collection module collects the audio signal.

[0131] It should be noted that the communication connection includes both a direct communication connection and an indirect communication connection achieved through the cloud server 5 .

[0132] More specifically, in this embodiment, the audio collection module continuously collects sound information from the surrounding environment regardless of whether the laundry treatment device 1 is powered on or off. When the laundry treatment device 1 receives a start command, the audio collection module retrieves the sound information collected within a preset period of time before the laundry treatment device 1 receives the start command, analyzes the sound information, and selects an audio signal that matches the sound generated when the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 is placed. The laundry treatment device 1 further determines how many times the retrieved sound information contains a matching audio signal. If only one matching audio signal is found, the user is determined to have not added softener. If two matching audio signals are found, the user is determined to have added softener.

[0133] It is understood that the audio information can also be analyzed while the audio collection module is continuously collecting sound information. For example, the audio collection module can upload the sound information to the cloud server 5 in real time, and the cloud server 5 can directly record the time when the matching audio signal is generated after analysis. When the clothing processing device 1 receives the start command, it can directly obtain the time period from the cloud server 5 from the current time to the preset time period, and record the number of times the audio signal is generated.

[0134] The following combination Figure 4 The information transmission path shown by the solid arrow in the middle further illustrates the solution of this embodiment.

[0135] In one specific embodiment, the audio collection module is a voice broadcast receiving module 11 built into the laundry processing device 1. This voice broadcast receiving module 11 can remain in a standby state for an extended period of time when the laundry processing device 1 is powered off, thereby constantly collecting sound information from the surrounding environment. Thus, upon receiving a start-up command, the laundry processing device 1 can determine how many times, within a preset time period, it has collected audio signals corresponding to the user placing the laundry treatment agent bottle 3, and thus determine whether the user has added softener.

[0136] It should be noted that the voice broadcast receiving module 11 can directly send the collected sound information to the main control module of the clothing processing device 1 for analysis, or send it to the cloud server 5 for analysis, and then send the analysis results to the main control module of the clothing processing device 1 through the cloud server 5.

[0137] In the above solution, in order to ensure that the audio signal of the user placing the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 can be collected, the storage position of the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 should be close to the placement position of the laundry treatment device 1.

[0138] In another specific embodiment, the audio collection module is a smart speaker 2 in the user's home. The smart speaker 2 and the clothing treatment device 1 each communicate wirelessly with a cloud server 5. The smart speaker 2 continuously collects surrounding sound information, and the clothing treatment device 1 relays it through the cloud server 5 to obtain the number of times the smart speaker 2 detects the audio signal generated by the user placing the clothing treatment agent bottle 3 within a preset time period, thereby determining whether the user has added softener.

[0139] In the above solution, in order to ensure that the audio signal of the user placing the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 can be collected, the storage location of the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 should be close to the placement location of the smart speaker 2. For example, the smart speaker 2 and the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 can both be placed near the laundry treatment device 1.

[0140] In another specific embodiment, the audio collection module is a voice module installed on a mobile terminal device such as a smartwatch or smartphone. The clothing treatment device 1 and the mobile terminal device each wirelessly communicate with a cloud server 5, thereby achieving an indirect communication connection between the clothing treatment device 1 and the voice module. The mobile terminal device uses the voice module to collect audio signals generated when a user places the clothing treatment agent bottle 3, enabling the clothing treatment device 1 to determine the number of times the user places the clothing treatment agent bottle 3, and further determine whether the user has added softener.

[0141] In the above scheme, since the mobile terminal device is carried by the user most of the time, the voice module of the mobile terminal device is used to collect the audio signal generated when the user places the clothing treatment agent bottle 3, which makes it easier to ensure the accurate collection of the audio signal and reduce omissions, thereby helping to improve the accuracy of the clothing treatment device 1 in judging whether the user has added softener.

[0142] In this embodiment, the clothing treatment device 1 can directly collect the audio signal generated when the user places the clothing treatment agent bottle 3, or indirectly obtain the number of times the audio signal is collected by communicating with other smart devices, which is used to determine whether the user has added softener. The logic is simple and reliable.

[0143] Example 3

[0144] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, compared with the above-mentioned embodiment 2, this embodiment provides another method for the clothing processing device 1 to determine whether the user adds softener.

[0145] Specifically, in this embodiment, the main control module of the clothing treatment device 1 is communicatively connected to the image acquisition module, and the image acquisition module obtains image information of the user taking and placing the clothing treatment agent container (i.e., the clothing treatment agent bottle 3), and determines whether the user has added softener based on the obtained image information.

[0146] In the above solution, the image information can be either still image data collected intermittently and corresponding to different time points, or video image data collected continuously.

[0147] The following combination Figure 4 The information transmission path shown by the dotted arrow in the middle further illustrates the solution of this embodiment.

[0148] In a specific embodiment of this invention, the image acquisition module is a home camera 4 installed in the user's home. The clothing treatment device 1 and the home camera 4 are respectively connected to a cloud server 5. The home camera 4 captures images of the user taking or placing the clothing treatment agent bottle 3, and transmits them to the cloud server 5 for analysis to determine the number of times the user has taken or placed the clothing treatment agent bottle 3.

[0149] The laundry treatment device 1 obtains the number of times the user has picked up or placed the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 before receiving the start command. If it has only been once, it means that the user has only added detergent. If it has been twice, it means that the user has added both detergent and softener.

[0150] In another embodiment, the image captured by the home camera 4 of the user removing and placing the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 can be analyzed to directly determine the specific type of laundry treatment agent added by the user. For example, after analyzing the captured image, it can be determined whether the user has removed the softener bottle 32 and added the softener. If so, it can be determined that softener has been added.

[0151] As a specific embodiment, the laundry treatment agent bottle 3 is placed in a room where a home camera 4 is installed to ensure that image information of the user taking and placing the laundry treatment agent container can be collected. More specifically, the laundry treatment device 1 can also be installed in the same room for easy user operation.

[0152] In this embodiment, through an image acquisition module, for example, a home camera 4 installed in the user's home directly captures image information of the user taking and placing the clothing treatment agent bottle 3, and then determines the number of times the user picks up or places the clothing treatment agent bottle 3. It can be judged whether the user has taken the softener bottle 32, and the clothing treatment device 1 also realizes the judgment of whether the user has added softener.

[0153] Example 4

[0154] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, compared with the above-mentioned embodiment 2, this embodiment provides another method for the clothing processing device 1 to determine whether the user adds softener.

[0155] This embodiment is applicable to situations where the clothing processing device 1 and the softener are supplied by the same manufacturer. Specifically, a signal transmission module is provided on the softener bottle 32. When the softener bottle 32 is opened, the main control module of the clothing processing device 1 can receive a feedback signal from the signal transmission module and thus determine that softener has been added.

[0156] In the above solution, the user opens the softener bottle 32 only when they need to add softener; otherwise, they only need to open the detergent bottle 31. Only after the softener bottle 32 is opened will the main control module of the laundry processing device 1 receive the feedback signal sent by the signal transmission module, and based on this, it can determine that the user added softener when using the laundry processing device 1 this time.

[0157] The following combination Figure 4 The information transmission path shown by the dotted arrows further illustrates the solution of this embodiment.

[0158] In a specific embodiment, the main control module of the laundry processing device 1 is in communication with the signal transmission module, for example, by indirect wireless communication via a cloud server 5. When the softener bottle 32 is opened, the signal transmission module is triggered to send a feedback signal. Upon receiving this feedback signal, the main control module of the laundry processing device 1 determines that the user has added softener.

[0159] In another specific embodiment, the signal transmission module is disposed within the softener bottle 32, and communication between the signal transmission module and the main control module of the clothing processing device 1 is shielded by the softener bottle 32. Only when the softener bottle 32 is opened can the signal transmission module establish communication with the main control module of the clothing processing device 1, thereby sending a feedback signal to the clothing processing device 1, so that the clothing processing device 1 can determine that the user has added softener.

[0160] In this embodiment, the main control module of the clothing processing device 1 directly or indirectly communicates with the signal transmission module of the softener bottle 32 to determine whether the user has added softener, and the determination result is accurate and reliable.

[0161] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above in terms of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with this patent can make slight changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the above technical content without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the dosage of a clothing treatment agent, characterized in that: The dispensing device of the clothes processing equipment includes a main wash dispensing slot, a pre-wash dispensing slot and a softener dispensing slot; After the clothes processing equipment is started, if it is determined that the pre-wash stage is not performed in this operation and softener is not added, water is respectively fed into the main wash feeding tank, the pre-wash feeding tank and the softener feeding tank for flushing during the first water filling process of this operation.

2. The method for controlling the dosage of laundry treatment agent according to claim 1, wherein: The capacities of the softener dispensing tank, pre-wash dispensing tank and main wash dispensing tank increase in sequence; During the first water inflow process, the clothes processing device sequentially feeds water into the softener feeding tank, the pre-wash feeding tank and the main wash feeding tank for flushing.

3. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to claim 2, characterized in that: During the first water filling process, flush according to the following steps: S1, pouring water into the softener dispensing tank and continuously flushing for a first set time T1; S2, adding water to the pre-wash tank, and continuing to rinse for a second set time T2; S3, adding water to the main wash tank and continuously flushing until the set water level is reached; Among them, T2>T1.

4. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to claim 3, characterized in that: Before step S1, the following steps are also included: S01, pouring water into the softener dispensing tank and continuously flushing for a third set time period T3; S02, adding water to the pre-wash tank, and continuing to rinse for a third set time T3; S03, adding water to the main wash tank, and continuously washing for a third set time T3; Preferably, T3≤T1.

5. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The clothing processing device receives the start instruction and determines whether the user chooses to perform the pre-wash stage; if it is determined that the pre-wash stage is not selected, it then determines whether to add softener; If it is determined that no softener is added, the first flushing mode is executed, and water is respectively supplied to the main wash feeding tank, the pre-wash feeding tank and the softener feeding tank for flushing during the first water inflow process of this operation.

6. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to claim 5, characterized in that: If it is determined that softener has been added, the second flushing mode is executed; The washing program operated by the clothes processing device includes at least a main wash phase and at least one rinse phase; The second flushing mode includes: flushing the main wash tank with water during the water inflow process of the main wash phase, and flushing the softener tank with water during the water inflow process of the last rinse phase of this operation; Preferably, the washing program further includes a pre-wash stage before the main wash stage; and the second flushing mode further includes: during the water inlet process of the pre-wash stage, water is introduced into the pre-wash tank for flushing.

7. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to claim 6, characterized in that: After receiving the start command, the laundry processing device performs the following steps: 1) Determine whether a pre-wash function selection instruction is received, if so, execute the second flushing mode, otherwise execute step 2); 2) determining whether the selected washing program includes a pre-wash stage, and if so, executing the second rinse mode, otherwise executing step 3); 3) Determine whether the user has added softener to the dispensing device. If so, execute the second flushing mode; otherwise, execute the first flushing mode.

8. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The main control module of the clothing treatment device is in communication with the audio collection module, and the audio collection module collects the audio signal generated when the clothing treatment agent container is placed; the clothing treatment device determines whether to add softener based on the number of times the audio collection module collects the audio signal; Alternatively, the main control module of the clothing treatment device is in communication with the image acquisition module, and the image information of the user taking in and putting in the clothing treatment agent container is obtained through the image acquisition module to determine whether to add softener.

9. The method for controlling the dispensing of clothing treatment agents according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The softener container for holding softener is provided with a signal transmitting module. When the softener container is opened, the main control module of the clothing processing device can receive a feedback signal sent by the signal transmitting module and determine that softener has been added.

10. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: Execute the method for controlling the dispensing of the laundry treatment agent as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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