Fabric treatment apparatus, control method of fabric treatment apparatus, and electronic device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of fabric treatment equipment, in particular to a fabric treatment equipment, a control method of the fabric treatment equipment and an electronic device. The fabric treatment equipment comprises a fabric treatment cylinder and an ultrasonic treatment assembly. The ultrasonic treatment assembly comprises one or more ultrasonic treatment units. Each ultrasonic treatment unit comprises one or more ultrasonic treatment groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric treatment cylinder. Each ultrasonic treatment group comprises a plurality of ultrasonic treatment modules distributed along the circumferential direction of the fabric treatment cylinder. At least one ultrasonic treatment group of at least one ultrasonic treatment unit can be controlled to start corresponding ultrasonic treatment modules at different positions and in different quantities according to a target treatment stage of the fabric treatment equipment. The application can flexibly adjust the ultrasonic treatment effect according to the requirements of different treatment stages by controlling the start of ultrasonic treatment modules at different positions and in different quantities, thereby improving the fabric treatment efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fabric processing equipment technology, and in particular to a fabric processing device, a control method for the fabric processing device, and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for fabric cleaning and care are also increasing. Fabric treatment equipment, as one of the essential household appliances, is constantly being improved and developed. Currently, fabric treatment equipment on the market mainly includes washing machines and dryers, which typically use mechanical force and heat to treat fabrics. However, traditional fabric treatment methods suffer from problems such as poor treatment results, high energy consumption, and long processing times.

[0003] In recent years, ultrasonic technology has been widely used in the field of fabric treatment. Ultrasonic technology utilizes the cavitation effect generated by ultrasound in liquids to effectively remove stains from fabrics, and it also has advantages such as energy saving, high efficiency, and environmental friendliness.

[0004] However, existing ultrasonic fabric treatment equipment still has the following problems:

[0005] 1. Existing ultrasonic drying control solutions are relatively simple, usually involving continuous operation of the ultrasonic processing components. This not only leads to high power consumption, but also makes it impossible to flexibly adjust the working status of the ultrasonic processing module according to different stages and needs of fabric processing.

[0006] 2. Continuous operation of the ultrasonic processing module will shorten the lifespan of components, increase equipment maintenance costs and replacement frequency.

[0007] 3. Existing technology cannot accurately control the opening position and number of ultrasonic treatment modules according to the distribution of fabric in the treatment drum and the treatment requirements, resulting in uneven drying effect and inability to accurately control the drying process.

[0008] 4. Because it is impossible to perform targeted ultrasonic treatment based on the actual distribution of the fabric in the treatment drum, the washing machine's drying time is too long and its energy utilization efficiency is low.

[0009] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a fabric processing device that can flexibly control the activation position and number of ultrasonic processing modules according to different stages and needs of fabric processing, so as to improve processing efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and extend equipment life. Summary of the Invention

[0010] In view of this, this application provides a control method, electronic device and fabric processing equipment for a fabric processing device, in order to solve the problems of the existing technology of simple ultrasonic drying control scheme for washing machines, high power consumption due to continuous operation of ultrasonic processing components, shortened lifespan due to continuous operation of components, inability to accurately control the drying process and excessive drying time of washing machines.

[0011] A first aspect of this application provides a fabric treatment apparatus, the fabric treatment apparatus comprising a fabric treatment cylinder and an ultrasonic treatment component disposed on the fabric treatment cylinder, wherein:

[0012] The ultrasonic processing component is used to process the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder, and the ultrasonic processing component rotates synchronously with the fabric processing cylinder.

[0013] The ultrasonic processing assembly includes one or more ultrasonic processing units arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, and each ultrasonic processing group includes multiple ultrasonic processing modules distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder.

[0014] The ultrasonic processing assembly is configured such that at least one ultrasonic processing group of at least one ultrasonic processing unit can be controlled to selectively activate the ultrasonic processing modules at appropriate locations and in appropriate numbers according to the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic processing groups in different ultrasonic processing units and / or different ultrasonic processing groups in the same ultrasonic processing unit are arranged at different intervals along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder.

[0016] In some embodiments, the circumferential distribution density and / or distribution overlap of the ultrasonic processing module in at least one of the fabric processing tubes is non-uniform.

[0017] In some embodiments, the circumferential distribution density of the ultrasonic treatment group, corresponding to the area where the fabric tends to gather when the fabric treatment cylinder rotates, is greater than the circumferential distribution density corresponding to the area where the fabric does not tend to gather.

[0018] In some embodiments, within the same ultrasonic processing group, multiple ultrasonic processing modules are distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder, and the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules differs in the front, middle, and rear regions of the fabric processing cylinder.

[0019] In some embodiments, the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the front region is greater than the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the middle region.

[0020] The circumferential distance between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the central region is greater than the circumferential distance between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the rear region.

[0021] In some embodiments, the spacing between the ultrasonic processing modules is adjusted according to the processing requirements of the fabric processing tube in the target processing stage;

[0022] The processing requirements include controlling the humidity inside the fabric processing tube and the distribution of the fabric inside the fabric processing tube.

[0023] or,

[0024] The axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units is adjusted according to the processing effect requirements of the fabric processing cylinder at different speed stages.

[0025] The rotational speed phase includes a low-speed phase and a high-speed phase, wherein in the low-speed phase, the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units increases, and in the high-speed phase, the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units decreases.

[0026] In some embodiments, the number of ultrasonic processing components is four; each ultrasonic processing component includes one ultrasonic processing unit, and each ultrasonic processing unit includes at least one ultrasonic processing module.

[0027] The four ultrasonic processing modules are evenly spaced and attached to the outer wall of the fabric processing cylinder to divide the interior of the fabric processing cylinder into four drying zones, wherein one of the four drying zones corresponds to the bottom of the fabric processing cylinder.

[0028] In some embodiments, the fabric treatment tube includes an inner tube and an outer tube, the inner tube being rotatably disposed inside the outer tube;

[0029] The four ultrasonic processing modules are evenly spaced and attached to the outer wall of the inner cylinder.

[0030] The second aspect of this application provides a control method for a fabric processing device, used to control the fabric processing device as described in the first aspect, the fabric processing device including a fabric processing cylinder and an ultrasonic processing component disposed on the fabric processing cylinder, the ultrasonic processing component being used to process the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder.

[0031] The ultrasonic processing assembly includes one or more ultrasonic processing units arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, and each ultrasonic processing group includes multiple ultrasonic processing modules distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder.

[0032] The control method includes:

[0033] Determine the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment;

[0034] Based on the target processing stage, the ultrasonic processing modules at corresponding locations and in corresponding numbers can be selectively activated.

[0035] In some implementations, the target processing stage includes a first washing stage;

[0036] Based on the target processing stage, the selective activation of corresponding positions and numbers of the ultrasonic processing modules includes:

[0037] Based on the first washing stage and according to the rotation direction of the fabric treatment drum, the ultrasonic treatment modules corresponding to a certain number of the fabric are turned on, and the ultrasonic treatment modules not corresponding to the fabric are turned off.

[0038] In some implementations, the first washing stage is a drying stage;

[0039] The step of controlling the activation of a portion of the ultrasonic processing modules corresponding to the fabric, and controlling the deactivation of ultrasonic processing modules not corresponding to the fabric, based on the first washing stage and according to the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, includes:

[0040] When the fabric processing drum is detected to be in the drying stage, based on the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, the ultrasonic processing module corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric processing drum is activated, and the other ultrasonic processing modules are deactivated.

[0041] In some embodiments, after the step of detecting that the fabric treatment drum is in the drying stage, and before the process of controlling the activation of the ultrasonic treatment module corresponding to the starting position and the drop position of the fabric in the fabric treatment drum based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment drum, and controlling the shutdown of other ultrasonic treatment modules, the control method further includes:

[0042] The fabric is heated by the heating device in the fabric treatment cylinder, and after the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric treatment cylinder is activated based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment cylinder, and the other ultrasonic treatment components are activated.

[0043] In some implementations, the target processing stage includes a second washing stage;

[0044] The option to selectively activate corresponding positions and numbers of ultrasonic processing modules based on the target processing stage further includes:

[0045] Based on the second washing stage, all ultrasonic processing modules are activated.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second washing stage is a dehydration stage;

[0047] Based on the second washing stage, controlling all ultrasonic processing modules to start includes:

[0048] When the fabric treatment cylinder is detected to be in the dehydration stage, the ultrasonic treatment modules are all activated to perform ultrasonic dehydration on the fabric.

[0049] In some embodiments, the step of controlling all ultrasonic processing modules to start when the fabric treatment cylinder is detected to be in the dehydration stage, so as to perform ultrasonic dehydration on the fabric through the ultrasonic processing modules, includes:

[0050] Determine whether the running time of the dehydration stage has reached the preset dehydration time;

[0051] If so, the heating device in the fabric processing equipment is started first to heat the fabric.

[0052] After the temperature of the fabric reaches the second target temperature, all ultrasonic processing modules are activated.

[0053] The control method further includes:

[0054] After the dehydration stage is completed, determine whether the fabric needs to be dried.

[0055] If so, the fabric is heated by the heating device in the fabric treatment cylinder, and after the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric treatment cylinder is activated based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment cylinder, and the other ultrasonic treatment components are activated.

[0056] If not, then control the fabric processing tube to end the process.

[0057] A third aspect of this application provides an electronic device including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the control method for the fabric processing device as described in the second aspect.

[0058] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of this application are:

[0059] In the fabric processing equipment, control method, and electronic device of this application, the fabric processing equipment includes a fabric processing cylinder and an ultrasonic processing component. The ultrasonic processing component is used to process the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder, and rotates synchronously with the fabric processing cylinder. The ultrasonic processing component includes one or more ultrasonic processing units arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder. Each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder. Each ultrasonic processing group includes multiple ultrasonic processing modules distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder. The ultrasonic processing component is configured such that at least one ultrasonic processing group of at least one ultrasonic processing unit can be controlled to selectively activate corresponding positions and numbers of ultrasonic processing modules according to the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment. By controlling the activation of ultrasonic processing modules at different positions and in different numbers, this application can flexibly adjust the ultrasonic processing effect according to the needs of different processing stages, improve fabric processing efficiency, and reduce energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0060] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0061] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this application can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application.

[0062] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fabric processing device according to one embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying zone division inside the fabric processing drum in a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0064] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the steps of a control method for another fabric processing apparatus according to one embodiment of this application;

[0065] Figure 4 This is a logic decision flowchart of a control method for a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical connections of each ultrasonic processing module in a fabric processing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0067] Figure label:

[0068] 100. Fabric processing equipment; 110. Fabric processing drum;

[0069] 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, Ultrasonic processing components. Detailed Implementation

[0070] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0071] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application. The singular forms “a,” “said,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0072] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0073] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a control system for a goods or fabric handling apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to the control system of such goods or fabric handling apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the control system of the goods or fabric handling apparatus that includes said element.

[0074] The embodiments of this application 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 intended to explain this application, but should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 2 An exemplary embodiment of this application provides a fabric processing device 100. This fabric processing device 100 may include, but is not limited to, a washing machine, which may include, but is not limited to, a washer-dryer combo, etc. For example, the washing machine may be a front-loading washing machine or a top-loading washing machine with drying or washing functions; of course, the washing machine may also be other types of fully automatic washing machines.

[0076] The fabric processing equipment 100 includes a fabric processing cylinder 110 and an ultrasonic processing component 120.

[0077] The fabric processing equipment 100 uses ultrasonic technology to efficiently process fabrics, thereby improving processing effectiveness and saving energy. The fabric processing cylinder 110 consists of an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, with the inner cylinder capable of rotating inside the outer cylinder. The ultrasonic processing component 120 is used to perform fine processing on the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder to achieve the desired processing effect.

[0078] In addition, the ultrasonic processing component can also rotate synchronously with the fabric processing cylinder. Taking the fabric processing cylinder as an example, which includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, the ultrasonic processing component can be set on the outer wall of the inner cylinder and rotate with the rotation of the inner cylinder.

[0079] The ultrasonic processing assembly 120 comprises one or more ultrasonic processing units (not shown) arranged axially along the fabric processing cylinder 110. Each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups (not shown) arranged axially along the fabric processing cylinder, and each ultrasonic processing group consists of multiple ultrasonic processing modules (not shown) distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder. The design of the ultrasonic processing assembly 120 allows at least one ultrasonic processing group of at least one ultrasonic processing unit to be selectively controlled according to the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment, thereby activating the corresponding position and number of ultrasonic processing modules. This flexible control method can adapt to different processing needs and improve processing efficiency.

[0080] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the power-on and power-off control logic of the ultrasonic processing module is as follows: The IC terminal is controlled by the fabric processing equipment (i.e., the washing machine main unit). Power supply one is connected to the overall power supply of the fabric processing equipment, and power supply two is connected to the ultrasonic processing component, supplying power to the ultrasonic processing component. When the IC terminal outputs a high signal, the NPN transistor turns on, and then the PNP transistor turns on, so power supply two receives power, i.e., the ultrasonic processing component is powered on; when the IC terminal outputs a low signal, the NPN transistor turns off, and then the PNP transistor turns off, so power supply two cannot receive power, i.e., the ultrasonic processing component is powered off. This is used to control the on and off of different ultrasonic processing components.

[0081] In this example, by controlling the activation of ultrasonic processing modules at different locations and in different numbers, the ultrasonic processing effect can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs of different processing stages, thereby improving fabric processing efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

[0082] In some embodiments, in different ultrasonic processing units, the ultrasonic processing groups, as well as different ultrasonic processing groups within the same ultrasonic processing unit, are arranged at different intervals along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder 110. This arrangement can better adapt to the distribution of the fabric within the processing cylinder, thereby improving the effect of subsequent ultrasonic processing.

[0083] The spacing of the ultrasonic treatment units in this example is designed to adapt to different processing stages and rotation speeds. For instance, during the high-speed washing or dehydration stage, the fabric, under centrifugal force, will uniformly adhere to the inner drum wall, forming "fabric loops" with a relatively uniform axial distribution. In this case, uniform or specific axial spacing can achieve effective processing.

[0084] For example, during low-speed or stationary phases (such as soaking, rinsing, and softening), fabric tends to accumulate at the bottom of the drum, resulting in uneven axial distribution. By setting different axial intervals (for example, by setting denser ultrasonic treatment groups in axial areas where fabric accumulation is expected, such as the axial position corresponding to the bottom of the inner drum), the fabric-accumulated areas can be precisely and intensified, avoiding energy waste in areas without fabric and significantly improving processing efficiency and effectiveness.

[0085] For example, adapting to changes in fabric humidity: From washing to dehydration, the moisture content and weight distribution of fabrics change significantly along their axes. Different axial spacing designs can match these changes in physical state, providing better energy efficiency.

[0086] Based on this, the device structure in this example allows for greater design flexibility, enabling the optimal axial distribution of ultrasonic resources to be configured according to factors such as the depth-to-diameter ratio and expected load of different fabric treatment tubes.

[0087] In some embodiments, the circumferential distribution density and distribution cross-section of the ultrasonic treatment modules in at least one fabric treatment cylinder are non-uniform. For areas where the fabric tends to aggregate when the fabric treatment cylinder 110 rotates, the circumferential distribution density of the ultrasonic treatment modules is greater than that corresponding to areas where the fabric is less prone to aggregation. This design allows ultrasonic energy to be applied more concentratedly to areas where the fabric aggregates, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0088] In a specific example, along the axial direction of the fabric processing drum, the fabric processing drum can be divided into three parts: "front drum", "rear drum" and "middle section". Taking a drum washing machine as an example, the traditional drum washing machine drum wall (rear drum) has dehydration holes, while the "front drum" area where the door ring is located has a complex structure and no holes.

[0089] Specific implementation methods:

[0090] For the "middle section" area: This is the area where the fabric is mainly thrown and thrashed, and it is also the main area for ultrasonic energy transmission. High-density or full-coverage ultrasonic treatment modules can be installed in this corresponding circumferential position to ensure that the fabric is adequately treated.

[0091] Regarding the "front cylinder" door ring area: This area has a complex structure, which may result in lower ultrasonic energy transfer efficiency and poor fabric adhesion. The module density in this area can be appropriately reduced, or the energy can be concentrated in other more efficient areas to achieve energy savings.

[0092] For the "aggregation area" at the bottom of the drum: During low-speed washing, the fabric tends to accumulate at the bottom. A specially configured ultrasonic treatment group with extremely high circumferential density (or even a dense array in a semi-circular or specific angular range) can be used to activate the fabric accumulated at the bottom, achieving powerful washing or efficient rinsing.

[0093] In some embodiments, in the same ultrasonic processing group, multiple ultrasonic processing modules are distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder, and the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules is different in the front, middle and rear regions of the fabric processing cylinder.

[0094] The ultrasonic treatment requirements differ in the front, middle, and rear regions of the fabric treatment cylinder due to variations in the fabric's motion and stress conditions during processing. For example, in the front region, the fabric may be newly introduced and its motion relatively unstable; in this case, the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic treatment modules can be increased to prevent excessive interference from ultrasonic energy. In the middle region, the fabric is typically in a more stable state, so the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic treatment modules can be decreased to ensure more uniform ultrasonic wave distribution. In the rear region, the fabric may be less dense than in the middle region; in this case, the circumferential spacing can be adjusted according to the specific situation to ensure complete processing. By setting different circumferential spacings in different regions, the effectiveness of ultrasonic treatment can be improved.

[0095] Specifically, the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the front region is greater than that in the middle region. The circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the middle region is greater than that in the rear region.

[0096] Based on this, and considering the distribution characteristics of the fabric in different areas within the treatment drum, the ultrasonic energy distribution is made more rational. In other words, based on the movement and treatment characteristics of the fabric in different areas within the drum, the front area, where the fabric has just entered, requires a relatively relaxed ultrasonic environment; the middle area, being the main treatment zone, requires more concentrated ultrasonic waves to ensure treatment effectiveness; and the rear area, with its spacing adjusted appropriately according to actual conditions, completes the treatment. This gradient setting of circumferential spacing allows for precise treatment of the fabric in different areas within the drum, improving the overall treatment effect.

[0097] In some embodiments, the spacing between the ultrasonic processing modules is adjusted according to the processing requirements of the fabric processing cylinder in the target processing stage. The processing requirements include the humidity inside the fabric processing cylinder and the distribution of the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder.

[0098] The humidity of the fabric changes continuously during processing, affecting the propagation of ultrasonic waves and the processing effect. When the fabric humidity is high, the propagation of ultrasonic waves may be hindered. In this case, appropriately reducing the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units allows the ultrasonic waves to act more densely on the fabric, enhancing the processing effect. When the fabric humidity is low, appropriately increasing the axial spacing avoids wasting ultrasonic energy. By adjusting the axial spacing according to the fabric humidity, more precise processing can be achieved.

[0099] Furthermore, the fabric density may vary within the effective area of ​​each ultrasonic treatment unit. When the fabric density is high, the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic treatment groups can be appropriately reduced to allow the ultrasonic waves to act more densely on the fabric, ensuring optimal treatment results. When the fabric density is low, the axial spacing can be appropriately increased to avoid excessive concentration and waste of ultrasonic energy. By adjusting the axial spacing according to the fabric density, precise fabric treatment can be achieved.

[0100] In some embodiments, the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units is adjusted according to the processing effect requirements of the fabric processing cylinder at different rotational speed stages. The rotational speed stages include a low-speed stage and a high-speed stage. In the low-speed stage, the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units increases, and in the high-speed stage, the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units decreases. This design optimizes the distribution of ultrasonic energy based on the fabric's motion characteristics at different rotational speeds.

[0101] During the operation of fabric processing equipment, the fabric processing drum rotates at different speeds. For example, at low speeds, the fabric may be in a relatively loose state, while at high speeds, the fabric may be thrown towards the edge of the processing drum or specific areas. By adjusting the axial spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing units, the ultrasonic processing components can act more effectively on the fabric at different speed stages. For instance, at low speeds, appropriately increasing the axial spacing allows the ultrasonic waves to cover the fabric more broadly; at high speeds, decreasing the axial spacing allows the ultrasonic waves to act more concentrated on areas where the fabric may accumulate, thereby improving the processing effect.

[0102] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the number of ultrasonic processing components is four. Each ultrasonic processing component includes an ultrasonic processing unit, and each ultrasonic processing unit includes at least one ultrasonic processing module.

[0103] Four ultrasonic processing modules are evenly spaced and attached to the outer wall of the fabric processing cylinder to divide the interior of the cylinder into four drying zones, designated as Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4. Figure 2As shown, the first and third regions are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, and the second and fourth regions are arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction. The third region is located directly below the fabric processing tube 110.

[0104] One of the four drying zones corresponds to the area directly below the fabric processing cylinder. Specifically, four ultrasonic processing modules are evenly spaced and attached to the outer wall of the inner cylinder. When the fabric processing cylinder 110 rotates, the ultrasonic processing modules rotate accordingly, enabling the processing of fabric at different locations.

[0105] In practical applications, fabric processing equipment can selectively activate or deactivate ultrasonic processing modules at specific locations according to the needs of different processing stages. For example, in the drying stage after dehydration, only the ultrasonic processing modules located in the fabric accumulation area can be activated to improve energy efficiency. When the inner drum rotates counterclockwise, the fabric mainly concentrates in the lower area, so the ultrasonic processing modules in the lower area can be mainly activated; when the inner drum rotates clockwise, the position of the activated ultrasonic processing modules can be adjusted accordingly.

[0106] It should be noted that, as the fabric inside the fabric treatment cylinder 110 rotates, the fabric is generally tumbled or thrashed mainly in the second and third zones (when the fabric treatment cylinder 110 rotates clockwise), or mainly in the fourth and third zones (when the fabric treatment cylinder 110 rotates counterclockwise).

[0107] In this example, the fabric processing equipment, through the rational design of the layout and control strategy of the ultrasonic processing components, can significantly improve fabric processing efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and extend equipment life. Simultaneously, by optimizing the distribution and control method of the ultrasonic processing modules, the equipment can provide optimal processing results at different stages, ensuring the high efficiency and economy of the fabric processing process.

[0108] Example 2

[0109] This embodiment provides a control method for controlling a fabric processing device, which is used to effectively control the fabric processing device in Embodiment 1. The fabric processing device includes a fabric processing cylinder and an ultrasonic processing component mounted on the fabric processing cylinder. The function of the ultrasonic processing component is to process the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder.

[0110] As shown in Embodiment 1, the ultrasonic processing assembly consists of one or more ultrasonic processing units arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder. Each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, and each ultrasonic processing group consists of multiple ultrasonic processing modules distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder.

[0111] The control method in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0112] Step S100: Determine the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment.

[0113] Step S200: Based on the target processing stage, the corresponding location and number of ultrasonic processing modules can be turned on.

[0114] In step S100, it is necessary to determine the target processing stage of the fabric treatment equipment. The target processing stage may include a first washing stage and a second washing stage.

[0115] Next, based on the target processing stage, the corresponding locations and number of ultrasonic processing modules can be selectively activated.

[0116] When the target processing stage is the first washing stage, the control method includes: based on the first washing stage and according to the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, controlling the opening of a number of ultrasonic processing modules corresponding to the fabric, and controlling the closing of ultrasonic processing modules not corresponding to the fabric.

[0117] In a preferred embodiment, when the first washing stage is the drying stage, the control method further includes: when the fabric processing drum is detected to be in the drying stage, based on the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, controlling the ultrasonic processing module corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric processing drum to start, and controlling other ultrasonic processing modules to shut down, so as to realize segmented processing of each ultrasonic processing module.

[0118] Specifically, the process of segmenting the ultrasonic processing module is as follows:

[0119] When the inner drum rotates counterclockwise, the fabric track typically moves from the third zone to the fourth zone and then falls back into the third zone. At this time, when the ultrasonic processing components rotate with the inner drum to the third or fourth zone, the ultrasonic processing components in the third and fourth zones are activated, while the ultrasonic processing components in the first and second zones are deactivated. For example, when ultrasonic processing component 121 is in the third zone, ultrasonic processing components 122, 123, and 124 are in the fourth, first, and second zones respectively. In this case, ultrasonic processing components 121 and 122 are activated, while ultrasonic processing components 123 and 124 are deactivated. Then, as the inner drum rotates, ultrasonic processing component 121 rotates to the fourth zone, while ultrasonic processing components 122, 123, and 124 are in the first, second, and third zones respectively. In this case, ultrasonic processing components 124 and 121 are activated, while ultrasonic processing components 122 and 123 are deactivated, and so on.

[0120] When the inner cylinder rotates clockwise, it performs the opposite operation as when it rotates counterclockwise.

[0121] After detecting that the fabric treatment cylinder is in the drying stage, the control method further includes: heating the fabric through the heating device in the fabric treatment cylinder, and after the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, controlling the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric treatment cylinder to start based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment cylinder, and controlling other ultrasonic treatment components to shut down.

[0122] When the target processing stage is the second washing stage, the control method includes: based on the second washing stage, controlling all ultrasonic processing modules to start.

[0123] In a preferred embodiment, when the second washing stage is the dehydration stage, the control method further includes: when the fabric treatment drum is detected to be in the dehydration stage, controlling all ultrasonic treatment modules to start so as to perform ultrasonic dehydration on the fabric through the ultrasonic treatment modules.

[0124] Specifically, when the fabric treatment cylinder is detected to be in the dehydration stage, the ultrasonic treatment modules are all activated. The process of ultrasonically dehydrating the fabric through the ultrasonic treatment modules includes: first, determining whether the running time of the dehydration stage has reached the preset dehydration time; if so, first activating the heating device in the fabric treatment equipment to heat the fabric; after the fabric temperature reaches the second target temperature, activating all the ultrasonic treatment modules.

[0125] Specifically, after the dehydration process is started, before it is completed, the fabric moisture content will be below a certain standard for a period of time. This period is recorded as T (the preset dehydration time). Different fabric types and weights may correspond to different standards and durations T, which are not specifically limited here. After time T is reached, the heating device of the fabric treatment equipment is activated to raise the temperature of the fabric inside the drum. The increased temperature reduces the viscosity and surface tension of the water droplets. The viscosity of water droplets varies for different fabrics, and therefore different preset temperatures can be set for different fabric types, which are not specifically limited here.

[0126] The control method also includes determining whether the fabric needs to be dried after the dehydration stage is completed.

[0127] If so, the fabric is heated by the heating device in the fabric treatment cylinder. Once the fabric reaches the first target temperature, the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting and ending positions of the fabric during its fall is activated based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment cylinder, while other ultrasonic treatment components are deactivated. If not, the fabric treatment cylinder process is terminated.

[0128] It should be noted that the first target temperature can be set flexibly according to the different fabric materials, and no specific limit is made here.

[0129] By employing this control method, the drum area is divided into several ultrasonic drying zones. The ultrasonic processing components in different zones are controlled according to the washing stage and drum position, adjusting their operation accordingly. When some ultrasonic processing components are active, those in other zones remain inactive, thus precisely controlling the operation of the ultrasonic processing components. This effectively controls the ultrasonic drying time and stages, reducing inefficient operation time of the ultrasonic processing components, minimizing heating time and wasted power supply, extending component lifespan, and improving drying efficiency and duration through rational planning of drying stages. This makes the entire machine more energy-efficient and improves the overall efficiency of the fabric processing equipment.

[0130] Example 3

[0131] This embodiment provides an electronic device, which includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it can implement the control method for the fabric processing device in Embodiment 2.

[0132] The electronic device may be a controller, microprocessor, or integrated circuit for controlling the fabric processing equipment, and its function is to execute the control method for the fabric processing equipment described in Embodiment 2. The electronic device includes a memory for storing a computer program and a processor for executing the computer program, thereby achieving precise control of the fabric processing equipment.

[0133] When the processor executes the computer program, it first determines the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment. Then, based on the determined target processing stage, the processor can selectively activate the corresponding locations and numbers of ultrasonic processing modules to optimize the fabric processing.

[0134] Specifically, when the processor of the electronic device executes the program and determines that the target processing stage is the first washing stage (e.g., the drying stage), the processor controls the number of ultrasonic processing modules corresponding to the fabric to be turned on according to the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, while turning off the ultrasonic processing modules that do not correspond to the fabric.

[0135] More specifically, when the fabric processing drum is detected to be in the drying stage, the processor will control the ultrasonic processing module corresponding to the starting position and falling position of the fabric in the fabric processing drum to start and shut down other ultrasonic processing modules based on the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, so as to ensure the efficient use of energy.

[0136] Before entering the drying stage, the processor will also control the heating device in the fabric treatment drum to heat the fabric. After the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, the processor will control the corresponding ultrasonic treatment module to start based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment drum to further improve the processing efficiency.

[0137] It should be noted that the first target temperature can be set flexibly according to the different fabric materials, and no specific limit is made here.

[0138] When the processor determines that the target processing stage is the second washing stage (e.g., the dehydration stage), the processor will control all ultrasonic processing modules to start up, so as to perform efficient ultrasonic dehydration treatment on the fabric through the ultrasonic processing modules.

[0139] During the dehydration stage, the processor first determines whether the running time of the dehydration stage has reached the preset dehydration time. If it has, it will first control the heating device in the fabric treatment equipment to start and heat the fabric. After the fabric temperature reaches the second target temperature, the processor will control all ultrasonic treatment modules to start to ensure the maximum dehydration effect.

[0140] It should be noted that the second target temperature can be set flexibly according to the different fabric materials, and no specific limit is made here.

[0141] After the dehydration stage is completed, the processor will further determine whether the fabric needs to be dried. If so, the fabric will be heated by the heating device in the fabric treatment drum. After the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting position and falling position of the fabric in the fabric treatment drum will be activated based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment drum, and other ultrasonic treatment components will be turned off. If not, the fabric treatment drum will be controlled to end the process.

[0142] By employing this electronic device, intelligent control of the fabric processing equipment can be achieved, precisely controlling the working status of the ultrasonic processing components. This reduces the inefficient operation time of the ultrasonic processing components, lowers the duration of heat generation and ineffective power supply, extends the lifespan of the components, improves drying efficiency, and shortens drying time, making the entire machine more energy-efficient and significantly improving the overall working efficiency of the fabric processing equipment. In this way, the equipment can not only achieve precise control of the ultrasonic processing module at different processing stages but also optimize energy use under different temperature conditions, thereby further reducing energy consumption and extending the equipment's lifespan while ensuring the fabric processing effect.

[0143] The serial numbers in the embodiments of this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0144] In the above embodiments of this application, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0145] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed technical content can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for example, the division of units can be a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For instance, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the displayed or discussed mutual coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection may be through some interfaces; the indirect coupling or communication connection between units or modules may be electrical or other forms.

[0146] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0147] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0148] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), portable hard drive, magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0149] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A fabric processing device, characterized in that, The fabric processing equipment includes a fabric processing cylinder and an ultrasonic processing component disposed on the fabric processing cylinder, wherein: The ultrasonic processing component is used to process the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder, and the ultrasonic processing component rotates synchronously with the fabric processing cylinder. The ultrasonic processing assembly includes one or more ultrasonic processing units arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, and each ultrasonic processing group includes multiple ultrasonic processing modules distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder. In at least one of the fabric processing cylinders, the circumferential distribution density of the ultrasonic processing module is non-uniform; and the circumferential distribution density of the ultrasonic processing group corresponding to the area where the fabric is prone to accumulating when the fabric processing cylinder rotates is greater than the circumferential distribution density corresponding to the area where the fabric is not prone to accumulating. In the same ultrasonic processing group, multiple ultrasonic processing modules are distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder, and the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules is different in the front, middle and rear regions of the fabric processing cylinder. The circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the front region is greater than the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the middle region; the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the middle region is greater than the circumferential spacing between adjacent ultrasonic processing modules in the rear region. The ultrasonic processing assembly is configured such that at least one ultrasonic processing group of at least one ultrasonic processing unit can be controlled to selectively activate the ultrasonic processing modules at appropriate locations and in appropriate numbers according to the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment.

2. The fabric processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ultrasonic processing groups in different ultrasonic processing units and / or different ultrasonic processing groups in the same ultrasonic processing unit are arranged at different intervals along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder.

3. The fabric processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The number of ultrasonic processing components is four; each ultrasonic processing component includes an ultrasonic processing unit, and each ultrasonic processing unit includes at least one ultrasonic processing module. The four ultrasonic processing modules are evenly spaced and attached to the outer wall of the fabric processing cylinder to divide the interior of the fabric processing cylinder into four drying zones, wherein one of the four drying zones corresponds to the bottom of the fabric processing cylinder.

4. The fabric processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fabric treatment tube includes an inner tube and an outer tube, with the inner tube rotatably disposed inside the outer tube; The four ultrasonic processing modules are evenly spaced and attached to the outer wall of the inner cylinder.

5. A control method for a fabric processing device, used to control the fabric processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the fabric processing device comprising a fabric processing cylinder and an ultrasonic processing assembly disposed on the fabric processing cylinder, the ultrasonic processing assembly being used to process the fabric inside the fabric processing cylinder; in at least one of the fabric processing cylinders, the circumferential distribution density of the ultrasonic processing module is non-uniform; and the circumferential distribution density of the ultrasonic processing assembly corresponding to the area where the fabric is prone to aggregate when the fabric processing cylinder rotates is greater than the circumferential distribution density corresponding to the area where the fabric is not prone to aggregate. The ultrasonic processing assembly includes one or more ultrasonic processing units arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, each ultrasonic processing unit includes one or more ultrasonic processing groups arranged along the axial direction of the fabric processing cylinder, and each ultrasonic processing group includes multiple ultrasonic processing modules distributed circumferentially along the fabric processing cylinder. Its features are, The control method includes: Determine the target processing stage of the fabric processing equipment; Based on the target processing stage, the ultrasonic processing modules at corresponding locations and in corresponding numbers can be selectively activated.

6. The control method for the fabric processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target processing stage includes a first washing stage; Based on the target processing stage, the selective activation of corresponding positions and numbers of the ultrasonic processing modules includes: Based on the first washing stage and according to the rotation direction of the fabric treatment drum, the ultrasonic treatment modules corresponding to a certain number of the fabric are turned on, and the ultrasonic treatment modules not corresponding to the fabric are turned off.

7. The control method for the fabric processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first washing stage is the drying stage; The step of controlling the activation of a portion of the ultrasonic processing modules corresponding to the fabric, and controlling the deactivation of ultrasonic processing modules not corresponding to the fabric, based on the first washing stage and according to the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, includes: When the fabric processing drum is detected to be in the drying stage, based on the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, the ultrasonic processing module corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric processing drum is activated, and the other ultrasonic processing modules are deactivated.

8. The control method for the fabric processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, After the step of detecting that the fabric processing drum is in the drying stage, before the step of controlling the ultrasonic processing module corresponding to the starting position and falling position of the fabric in the fabric processing drum during the dropping process, based on the rotation direction of the fabric processing drum, to start and control the other ultrasonic processing modules to shut down, the control method further includes: The fabric is heated by the heating device in the fabric treatment cylinder, and after the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric treatment cylinder is activated based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment cylinder, and the other ultrasonic treatment components are activated.

9. The control method for the fabric processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The target processing stage includes a second washing stage; The option to selectively activate corresponding positions and numbers of ultrasonic processing modules based on the target processing stage further includes: Based on the second washing stage, all ultrasonic processing modules are activated.

10. The control method for the fabric processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second washing stage is the dehydration stage; Based on the second washing stage, controlling all ultrasonic processing modules to start includes: When the fabric treatment cylinder is detected to be in the dehydration stage, the ultrasonic treatment modules are all activated to perform ultrasonic dehydration on the fabric.

11. The control method for the fabric processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the fabric treatment cylinder is detected to be in the dehydration stage, the ultrasonic treatment module is fully activated to perform ultrasonic dehydration on the fabric, including: Determine whether the running time of the dehydration stage has reached the preset dehydration time; If so, the heating device in the fabric processing equipment is started first to heat the fabric. After the temperature of the fabric reaches the second target temperature, all ultrasonic processing modules are activated. The control method further includes: After the dehydration stage is completed, determine whether the fabric needs to be dried. If so, the fabric is heated by the heating device in the fabric treatment cylinder, and after the fabric temperature reaches the first target temperature, the ultrasonic treatment component corresponding to the starting position and the falling position of the fabric in the fabric treatment cylinder is activated based on the rotation direction of the fabric treatment cylinder, and the other ultrasonic treatment components are activated. If not, then control the fabric processing tube to end the process.

12. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the processor executes the program, it implements the control method for the fabric processing equipment as described in any one of claims 5 to 11.

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