Dehumidification cleaning equipment control method and device, dehumidification cleaning equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention discloses a dehumidification cleaning equipment control method and device, dehumidification cleaning equipment and a storage medium, and the control method comprises the steps: starting a dehumidification function of a dehumidification module according to preset dehumidification parameters after the dehumidification cleaning equipment enters a linkage mode; under the dehumidification function operation state, condensate water generated by the dehumidification module is stored in the first water storage tank; when the liquid level of the first water storage tank reaches an upper limit threshold value, condensate water of the first water storage tank is stored in the second water storage tank; and when the liquid level of the second water storage tank reaches an upper limit threshold value, the ground cleaning function of the cleaning module is started, liquid in the second water storage tank is used for cleaning operation, and the dehumidification function is synchronously operated during cleaning operation. By establishing a dynamic cooperation mechanism of the cleaning operation and the dehumidification function, the dehumidification function is synchronously operated in the cleaning process, evaporation of residual water on the ground is accelerated, the problem that the ground is slowly dried after traditional cleaning is solved, and the risks of floor deformation and bacterium breeding are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and more specifically to a dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method, apparatus, dehumidification and cleaning equipment, and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Current dehumidifiers on the market face significant technical bottlenecks and user pain points: Firstly, they lack automatic drainage, generally relying on manual emptying of the water tank. The current dehumidifier water tank design suffers from a capacity contradiction: if the capacity is too small, frequent manual emptying is required (e.g., 2-3 times daily during the rainy season in southern China), which is cumbersome and prone to overflow due to negligence, causing equipment malfunction or floor seepage; if the capacity is too large, while reducing emptying frequency, the weight of the tank increases significantly when fully loaded, making it difficult for a single person to move and posing a safety risk of leakage or damage during transport. Secondly, their functions are limited and heavily overlap with air conditioners. Traditional dehumidifiers can only regulate air humidity, while mainstream air conditioning equipment has generally integrated dehumidification functions. This makes single-function dehumidification unattractive to consumers, limiting market demand to humid regions or specific seasons, resulting in high equipment idle rates.

[0003] While existing floor scrubbers can clean floors, the residual moisture on the floor after cleaning needs to be dried naturally, which affects the convenience of home use. Especially in high humidity environments, the drying efficiency is further reduced, and the prolonged dampness of the floor exacerbates problems such as floor deformation and odor.

[0004] For example, patent application number KR20230140798 discloses a mobile automatic dehumidifier. This system can drive electric wheels to automatically move to the drainage area to achieve autonomous positioning and transfer of the dehumidifier. It uses a telescopic drain pipe linked to an electronic valve to drain water and complete the fully automatic discharge of water from the tank. Compared with existing technologies, it eliminates the frequency of manual operation through electric wheel movement, intelligent drainage unit and closed-loop control. However, it still cannot solve the problem that current dehumidifiers have limited functions and serious overlap with air conditioning functions.

[0005] For example, patent application CN112303752B discloses a multi-functional dehumidifier. This dehumidifier solves the problems of manual water emptying and limited functionality found in traditional dehumidifiers, and is applicable to humidity control and floor cleaning in homes or industrial settings. The system's magnetically detachable water tank, combined with a brush mechanism, enables intelligent integrated operation of dehumidification, automatic drainage, and mopping. However, it cannot achieve coordinated "dehumidification + cleaning" operations; it only provides single functions of dehumidification and floor cleaning. The system uses a brush cleaning device and lacks a wastewater collection device, resulting in poor floor cleaning performance as wastewater cannot be removed after mopping. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a control method, device, dehumidification cleaning equipment and storage medium for dehumidification cleaning equipment, aiming to solve the problems of traditional floor scrubbers having limited functions and slow drying after cleaning.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a dehumidifying and cleaning device, the dehumidifying and cleaning device comprising a dehumidifying component and a cleaning component, the dehumidifying component comprising a dehumidifying module and a first water storage tank, the cleaning component comprising a cleaning module and a second water storage tank, the method comprising:

[0009] When the dehumidification and cleaning equipment enters the linkage mode, the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module is activated according to the preset dehumidification parameters.

[0010] When the dehumidification function is in operation, the condensate generated by the dehumidification module is stored in the first water storage tank;

[0011] When the liquid level in the first water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, the condensate in the first water tank is stored in the second water tank.

[0012] When the liquid level in the second water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module is activated, using the liquid in the second water tank for cleaning operations, and the dehumidification function is running simultaneously during the cleaning operation.

[0013] Furthermore, when the dehumidification function is running simultaneously with the cleaning operation, the dehumidification function operates at maximum power.

[0014] Furthermore, the dehumidification component also includes a first drain pump and a first valve, and a first liquid level sensor is provided in the first water storage tank; the step of storing the condensate in the first water storage tank into a second water storage tank when the liquid level in the first water storage tank reaches the upper limit threshold includes:

[0015] The water level in the first water storage tank is collected in real time by the first liquid level sensor;

[0016] When the first liquid level sensor detects that the water level in the first water storage tank has reached the set upper limit threshold, the first drainage pump is started and the first valve is opened.

[0017] Furthermore, the cleaning module also includes a floor cleaning component and a self-cleaning component. The floor cleaning component includes a mop and a first motor, the first motor driving the mop to move. The self-cleaning component includes a roller and a second motor, the second motor driving the roller to rotate. The cleaning operation using liquid in the second water tank includes:

[0018] The first motor drives the mop, which is wetted by the liquid in the second water tank, to move along a path opposite to the direction of movement of the cleaning module.

[0019] The second motor drives the roller to rotate in the opposite direction to the movement of the mop, and recovers the liquid squeezed out of the mop into the second water tank.

[0020] Furthermore, after activating the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module when the liquid level in the second water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, using the liquid in the second water tank for cleaning, and simultaneously running the dehumidification function during the cleaning operation, the method further includes:

[0021] When the turbidity of the liquid in the second water tank exceeds the preset threshold, the current cleaning operation of the cleaning module and the current dehumidification function of the dehumidification module are suspended, and the dehumidification and cleaning equipment is controlled to move to the preset drainage point to perform drainage operation.

[0022] Perform a water replenishment operation after completing the drainage operation;

[0023] Once the water replenishment operation is complete, the cleaning module's cleaning function and the dehumidification module's dehumidification function will be restored.

[0024] Furthermore, after the water replenishment operation is completed and the cleaning module's cleaning function and the dehumidification module's dehumidification function are restored, the following steps are also included:

[0025] After the cleaning operation is completed, control the dehumidifying cleaning equipment to move to the preset drainage point to perform the drainage operation;

[0026] After the drainage operation is completed, control the dehumidification and cleaning equipment to move to the preset initial position.

[0027] Furthermore, the cleaning component also includes a second drain pump and a second valve, and the draining operation of the second water storage tank includes:

[0028] When the dehumidifying and cleaning equipment moves to the preset drainage point, the second drainage pump is started and the second valve is opened.

[0029] Secondly, the present invention also provides a dehumidification and cleaning equipment control device, the dehumidification and cleaning equipment including a dehumidification component and a cleaning component, the dehumidification component including a dehumidification module and a first water storage tank, the cleaning component including a cleaning module and a second water storage tank, the device comprising:

[0030] The start-up unit is used to activate the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module according to the preset dehumidification parameters when the dehumidification cleaning equipment enters the linkage mode.

[0031] The first liquid storage unit is used to store the condensate generated by the dehumidification module into the first water storage tank when the dehumidification function is in operation.

[0032] The second liquid storage unit is used to store the condensate from the first water tank into the second water tank when the liquid level in the first water tank reaches the upper limit threshold.

[0033] The cleaning unit is used to activate the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module when the liquid level in the second water tank reaches the upper limit threshold. It uses the liquid in the second water tank to perform cleaning operations and simultaneously runs the dehumidification function.

[0034] Thirdly, the present invention also provides a dehumidification and cleaning device, including a dehumidification component and a cleaning component. The dehumidification component includes a dehumidification module and a first water storage tank. The cleaning component includes a cleaning module and a second water storage tank. The device also includes a controller, which includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the dehumidification and cleaning device control method described above.

[0035] Fourthly, the present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, the computer program including program instructions, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform the dehumidification and cleaning device control method as described above.

[0036] The beneficial effects of this invention compared with the prior art are as follows: A dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method, wherein the dehumidification and cleaning equipment includes a dehumidification component and a cleaning component, the dehumidification component includes a dehumidification module and a first water storage tank, and the cleaning component includes a cleaning module and a second water storage tank, the method comprising: when the dehumidification and cleaning equipment enters a linkage mode, activating the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module according to preset dehumidification parameters; during the dehumidification function operation, storing the condensate generated by the dehumidification module in the first water storage tank; when the liquid level in the first water storage tank reaches an upper limit threshold, storing the condensate in the first water storage tank in the second water storage tank; when the liquid level in the second water storage tank reaches an upper limit threshold, activating the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module, using the liquid in the second water storage tank for cleaning operations, and simultaneously operating the dehumidification function during the cleaning operations. This invention uses the liquid level linkage control of the first and second water storage tanks to automatically convert the condensate generated by dehumidification into cleaning water, eliminating or reducing the need for manual water addition, thereby reducing water costs and avoiding water waste. By establishing a dynamic collaborative mechanism between cleaning and dehumidification functions, the dehumidification function is operated synchronously during the cleaning process, accelerating the evaporation of residual moisture on the ground, solving the problem of slow drying of the ground after traditional cleaning, and reducing the risk of floor deformation and bacterial growth.

[0037] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other objectives, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external shape of the dehumidification and cleaning equipment provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a dehumidifying and cleaning device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a cleaning module provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating a dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 A schematic block diagram of a dehumidification and cleaning equipment control device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of the controller for a dehumidifying and cleaning device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure Labels

[0046] 1. Dehumidification and cleaning equipment; 11. Dehumidification module; 12. Cleaning module; 121. Second water storage tank; 122. Self-cleaning component; 123. Floor cleaning component. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0049] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0050] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0051] This invention provides dehumidification and cleaning equipment, such as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the dehumidifying cleaning device 1 is an all-in-one machine that integrates sweeping and dehumidifying functions. The dehumidifying cleaning device 1 includes a dehumidifying component, a cleaning component, and a controller.

[0052] The dehumidification component includes a dehumidification module 11 and a first water storage tank. The dehumidification module 11 is used to absorb moisture from the environment and generate condensate. The dehumidification device adopts compressor-type refrigeration dehumidification technology, specifically including an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, and a fan assembly. The surface temperature of the evaporator is lower than the ambient dew point, causing moisture to condense into liquid water; the condenser dissipates heat from the compressed high-temperature refrigerant, allowing dry air to be discharged through the air outlet.

[0053] The first water tank is used to store condensate generated during the dehumidification process. The bottom of the first water tank has several drain outlets, some of which direct the condensate to the second water tank 121, while others directly discharge the condensate to a drain point. The inner wall of the first water tank can be coated with a nano-hydrophobic coating to prevent scale buildup, and the sloping bottom design ensures no residue is left after drainage.

[0054] In one embodiment, the dehumidification component further includes a first drain pump and a first valve. The first valve is used to control the drainage action of the first water storage tank, and the first valve is preferably an electric ball valve or a solenoid valve. When the first water storage tank needs to drain, the first drain pump is started and the first valve is opened to direct the condensate to the second water storage tank 121 or the drainage point.

[0055] In one embodiment, the dehumidification component further includes a first liquid level sensor and a temperature and humidity sensor. The first liquid level sensor is located inside a first water tank and employs photoelectric detection technology to monitor the liquid level in the first water tank in real time. The temperature and humidity sensor is used to detect the ambient temperature and humidity in real time.

[0056] The cleaning components include a cleaning module 12 and a second water tank 121. The cleaning module 12 is used to clean the floor, and the second water tank 121 is used to store water for cleaning. The water in the second water tank 121 is sourced from condensate flowing into the first water tank and / or water added at the water replenishment point.

[0057] In one embodiment, the cleaning module 12 further includes a floor cleaning component 123 and a self-cleaning component 122. The floor cleaning component 123 includes a mop and a first motor. The first motor drives the mop to move and rub the floor to achieve floor cleaning. The self-cleaning component 122 includes several rollers and a second motor. The surface of the rollers is provided with several geometrically shaped protrusions. The rollers are connected to the motors, and the second motor drives the rollers to rotate. The direction of roller rotation is opposite to the direction of mop movement. The rollers squeeze the mop between each other to achieve the purpose of cleaning the mop and recycling wastewater.

[0058] In one embodiment, the cleaning component further includes a second drain pump and a second valve. The second valve is used to control the drainage action of the second water storage tank 121. The second valve is preferably an electric ball valve or a solenoid valve. When drainage is required, the second drain pump is started and the second solenoid valve is opened to directionally transport the water in the second water storage tank 121 to the drainage point.

[0059] In one embodiment, the cleaning component further includes an automatic navigation module. This module utilizes a built-in intelligent navigation system to enable autonomous movement and positioning of the device, ensuring efficient and accurate completion of cleaning tasks. The automatic navigation module is equipped with a LiDAR and a vision camera, constructing a 3D map based on algorithms. It supports image recognition, resume cleaning from where it left off, virtual wall settings, and fall detection, improving path planning efficiency.

[0060] In one embodiment, the cleaning component further includes a cleaning sensor group, which specifically includes a level sensor, a turbidity sensor, a current sensor, and a pressure sensor.

[0061] Liquid level sensor: Installed in the second water storage tank 121, it adopts photoelectric or float detection technology to monitor the remaining cleaning water and wastewater recovery in real time. When the water level is lower than the cleaning demand threshold, it triggers a water replenishment prompt to ensure continuous cleaning operations.

[0062] Turbidity sensor: Integrated in the sewage recycling path of the second water storage tank 121, it detects the concentration of suspended particles in sewage through the principle of optical scattering, accurately judges the turbidity of sewage, and triggers drainage and self-cleaning commands when the turbidity exceeds the preset threshold, so as to avoid secondary pollution of the ground with dirty water.

[0063] Current sensor: It is electrically connected to the first motor of the ground cleaning component 123 and the second motor of the self-cleaning component 122. It judges the load status by monitoring the change of motor operating current. If the current rises abnormally, it can be identified as foreign objects wrapped around the mop or the roller is stuck. It will stop the machine in time and issue a fault prompt to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.

[0064] Pressure sensor: Installed at the contact point between the mop and the ground, it monitors the cleaning pressure value in real time and dynamically adjusts the mop pressure according to the type of dirt on the ground, so as to reduce the wear and tear on the ground while ensuring the cleaning effect.

[0065] The controller is used to control the operating modes of the dehumidification and cleaning components. The controller's microprocessor (such as an STM32F407) has a built-in multi-threaded real-time operating system and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dual-mode communication. By receiving data from various sensors and user commands, it dynamically adjusts the power of the dehumidification component, controls the opening and closing of the solenoid valve, and coordinates the collaborative operation of the cleaning components.

[0066] The aforementioned hardware structures work together to build a hardware support system, providing a solid hardware foundation for the automated control of equipment linkage modes.

[0067] This invention provides a control method for a dehumidifying and cleaning device. The method is used for the controller of the dehumidifying and cleaning device 1, such as an MCU or a microcontroller.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, the dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method includes the following steps: S10-S40.

[0069] S10. When the dehumidification cleaning device 1 enters the linkage mode, the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module 11 is activated according to the preset dehumidification parameters.

[0070] When the dehumidification and cleaning device 1 receives a user instruction (such as through the device control panel, mobile APP, or voice command), it completes the initial configuration of the linkage mode parameters, including the target humidity threshold, timed operation time, wind speed level, dehumidification capacity parameters, operation mode selection, cleaning path planning, cleaning water volume setting, cleaning duration parameters, and movement speed level, and then starts the linkage mode.

[0071] It should be noted that the linkage mode is the core integrated operation mode of this dehumidification and cleaning equipment 1, which achieves deep synergy between dehumidification and cleaning functions through an intelligent controller. Its core logic is based on dynamic triggering of function switching according to liquid level thresholds.

[0072] It should also be noted that, in addition to the linked mode, this dehumidifying and cleaning device 1 has a separate dehumidification mode or a separate cleaning mode. The separate dehumidification mode is an independent operating mode focused on regulating ambient humidity, suitable for scenarios where only air humidity needs to be reduced without floor cleaning. The separate cleaning mode is an independent operating mode focused on floor cleaning, suitable for scenarios where only floor wiping is required and the ambient humidity is within a suitable range.

[0073] S20. When the dehumidification function is in operation, the condensate generated by the dehumidification module 11 is stored in the first water storage tank.

[0074] During the operation of the dehumidification module 11, the condensate generated on the evaporator surface flows directionally into the first water storage tank through the guide channel. A first liquid level sensor inside the first water storage tank monitors the water level in real time, sending water level data to the controller every 50ms. The controller stores the water level data in a buffer for subsequent threshold determination.

[0075] S30. When the liquid level in the first water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, the condensate in the first water tank is stored in the second water tank 121.

[0076] The controller can preset the upper limit threshold of the first water storage tank to 80% of its rated capacity (for example, the upper limit threshold of a 1.8L water storage tank is 1.44L). When the first liquid level sensor detects that the water level has reached this threshold, the controller outputs a drive signal through a relay to start the first drain pump and open the first valve.

[0077] Condensate is transported from the bottom outlet of the first water storage tank to the second water storage tank 121 through a water pipe. A one-way valve can be installed in the pipeline to prevent backflow. During the transportation process, the first liquid level sensor continuously monitors the water level. When the water level drops to the lower limit threshold, the controller closes the first valve and stops the first drain pump, completing one water transportation cycle.

[0078] S40. When the liquid level in the second water tank 121 reaches the upper limit threshold, the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module 12 is activated, and the liquid in the second water tank 121 is used for cleaning. At the same time, the dehumidification function is run simultaneously during the cleaning operation.

[0079] The upper limit threshold of the second water storage tank 121 can be set to 90% of the rated capacity. When the second liquid level sensor in the second water storage tank 121 detects that the water level has reached the upper limit threshold, the controller sends a start command to the cleaning module 12, while maintaining the operation of the dehumidification module 11.

[0080] The floor cleaning component 123 is activated: the first motor drives the mop to rotate along a trajectory opposite to the direction of the equipment's movement (the mop rotates backward when the equipment moves forward). The mop absorbs cleaning water from the second water tank 121 through the sponge absorbent layer and wipes the floor. The self-cleaning component 122 operates synchronously: the second motor drives the roller to rotate in the opposite direction at a speed of 60 r / min (opposite to the direction of the mop's rotation). The protrusion array on the roller surface squeezes the mop, recycling the wastewater into the second water tank 121.

[0081] During cleaning operations, the dehumidification module 11 can be switched to maximum power operation (e.g., 1200W), the compressor speed can be increased to 3000r / min, and the fan can accelerate air circulation at 2500r / min to enhance the dehumidification effect of the environment.

[0082] Through a tiered conveying design using the first and second water storage tanks 121, dehumidification condensate is directly converted into cleaning water, eliminating the need for manual labor or reducing the need for tap water replenishment, thus avoiding frequent water fillings and lowering user water costs. Simultaneously, the dehumidification function is enhanced during cleaning operations, increasing the rate of humidity reduction and shortening floor drying time, reducing the risk of floor warping due to moisture. Furthermore, the entire process is linked to a liquid level sensor and controller, enabling unmanned water delivery, cleaning, and dehumidification, avoiding the cumbersome manual water filling and refilling required by traditional equipment, and improving the user experience.

[0083] In one embodiment, step S30 specifically includes the following steps: S301-S302.

[0084] S301. The water level in the first water storage tank is collected in real time by the first liquid level sensor.

[0085] The first liquid level sensor can be installed in the upper middle part of the inner wall of the first water storage tank, with the transmitter and receiver diagonally distributed, and a 20% safety space reserved from the top of the tank. The first liquid level sensor detects the water level through the principle of infrared light reflection: when the water level is below the sensor installation height, the infrared light is reflected by the air, and the light intensity received by the receiver is weak; when the water level rises to the sensor height, the infrared light is reflected by the water surface, the light intensity at the receiver increases sharply, and the first liquid level sensor outputs a high-level signal; when the water level is below the height of the first liquid level sensor, it outputs a low-level signal.

[0086] The first liquid level sensor connects to the controller via an I2C communication interface, transmitting real-time water level data to the controller's buffer. The controller filters the received signal to eliminate false readings caused by ambient light interference, ensuring accurate water level detection. Simultaneously, the controller displays the real-time water level of the first storage tank on a screen or via an app, allowing users to intuitively understand the equipment's operating status.

[0087] S302. When the first liquid level sensor detects that the water level in the first water storage tank has reached the set upper limit threshold, the first drainage pump is started and the first valve is opened.

[0088] The upper limit threshold of the first water storage tank is set according to the equipment's safe operation requirements, typically 80% of its rated capacity. This threshold parameter is pre-set in the controller's firmware and can be customized by the user within a certain range via an app. When the controller confirms in step S301 that the water level in the first water storage tank has reached the upper limit threshold, it immediately enters the water supply control process:

[0089] The controller first sends a DC drive signal to the first drain pump via a relay, and then sends an opening command to the first valve. A delayed start can be designed, which avoids cavitation damage caused by the first drain pump running dry, ensuring that water delivery only begins after the first valve is fully open.

[0090] During the water transfer process, the nano-hydrophobic coating on the inner wall of the first water storage tank works synergistically with the bottom slope structure to guide the condensate to converge at the drain outlet, reducing the amount of residual water.

[0091] The controller receives signals from the first liquid level sensor in real time. When the water level drops to the lower limit threshold, it first closes the first valve. After the first valve is fully closed, it stops the first drain pump to prevent residual water in the pipeline from flowing back into the first water storage tank.

[0092] For step S30, the entire process requires no manual intervention. From water level detection to water delivery completion, it achieves fully automated cascade utilization of condensate, significantly reducing the user's operational burden.

[0093] In one embodiment, step S40 specifically includes the following steps: S401-S402.

[0094] S401, Control the first motor to drive the mop wetted by the liquid in the second water tank 121 to move along a path opposite to the movement direction of the cleaning module 12.

[0095] The controller controls the operation of the first motor via pulse signals. When the cleaning module 12 moves forward via the automatic cruise module, the controller sends a reverse drive signal to the first motor, causing the mop to move along a trajectory opposite to the direction of the device's movement (for example, when the device moves forward, the mop rotates backward or wipes back and forth). The contact pressure between the mop and the floor is maintained within the range of 5-8N by a spring adjustment mechanism, ensuring cleaning power while avoiding scratches on the floor.

[0096] The second water tank 121 uses a mini submersible pump to deliver cleaning water through a guide pipe to the spray head above the mop. The spray head is arranged at a 45° angle to spray water evenly on the surface of the mop's absorbent layer, ensuring cleaning effectiveness while avoiding excessive water residue.

[0097] S402, Control the second motor to drive the roller to rotate in the opposite direction to the direction of the mop movement, and recover the liquid squeezed out of the mop from the roller to the second water storage tank 121.

[0098] The contact pressure between the rollers and the mop is set to 10-12N by adjusting the preload of the support spring. When the mop passes through the squeezing area between the two rollers, the wastewater inside the mop is squeezed out under pressure. The wastewater collects along the guide grooves on the roller surface to the bottom water collection tank. The bottom of the water collection tank is equipped with a return water inlet, which is connected to the second water storage tank 121 through a silicone tube.

[0099] The controller monitors the operating current of the second motor in real time through a current sensor. When the current exceeds the rated value, it determines that the roller is stuck or the mop is entangled with foreign objects. It immediately stops the operation of the second motor and issues a buzzer alarm, while also pushing a fault notification to the APP.

[0100] In one embodiment, after step S40, the following steps are also included: S50-S70.

[0101] S50. When the turbidity of the liquid in the second water tank 121 exceeds the preset threshold, the current cleaning operation of the cleaning module 12 and the current dehumidification function of the dehumidification module 11 are paused, and the dehumidification cleaning device 1 is controlled to move to the preset drainage point to perform drainage operation.

[0102] The turbidity sensor in the cleanliness sensor group is installed at the outlet pipe of the wastewater zone in the second water storage tank 121. It detects the concentration of suspended particles in the wastewater using the principle of infrared light scattering. The sensor is connected to the controller via a UART communication interface, with a sampling frequency set to 1 time / second, and outputs turbidity data in real time.

[0103] The preset turbidity threshold is set according to the cleaning scenario. The threshold for daily household cleaning is set to 200 NTU, and the threshold for cleaning stubborn stains can be customized and increased to 300 NTU. The threshold parameters are stored in the controller's non-volatile memory. When the turbidity sensor detects that the turbidity exceeds the preset threshold three times consecutively (each time with a 1-second interval), the controller determines that the wastewater can no longer meet the cleaning requirements and immediately performs the following operations:

[0104] Function pause: A stop command is sent to the cleaning module 12, the first and second motors stop running, and the mop and roller stop working; at the same time, a pause signal is sent to the dehumidification module 11, the compressor and fan stop running, to avoid continuous water production causing the water tank to overflow.

[0105] Location and navigation: The automatic cruise module calls up a pre-built indoor map and plans the optimal path from the current cleaning location to the preset drainage point (such as the bathroom floor drain). The path planning prioritizes avoiding obstacles and carpeted areas.

[0106] Drainage preparation: After the equipment arrives at the drainage point, it uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect the alignment accuracy with the drainage outlet. If the deviation exceeds the threshold, the position is finely adjusted until accurate alignment is achieved.

[0107] Drainage Operation: After the equipment completes the alignment of the drainage point, the controller starts the second drainage pump via a relay and simultaneously opens the second valve. Wastewater is pressurized by the second drainage pump and discharged to the preset drainage outlet through the drainage pipe. During the drainage process, a level sensor monitors the water level in real time. When the water level in the wastewater area drops to the lower threshold, the second valve is closed and the second drainage pump stops after a 2-second delay to ensure no residue remains in the pipeline.

[0108] S60. Perform water replenishment operation after completing the drainage operation.

[0109] After drainage is complete, the controller sends a water supply command to the first water tank, starts the first drainage pump, and opens the first valve to transport the condensate (or external water supply) stored in the first water tank to the second water tank 121 via the water supply pipeline. During the water replenishment process, the liquid level sensor in the second water tank 121 provides real-time feedback on the water level. When the upper limit threshold required for cleaning is reached, the first valve is closed and the first drainage pump is stopped, completing the water replenishment process. If the water level in the first water tank is insufficient, the device can push a water replenishment reminder to the user's APP via Wi-Fi and automatically replenish water through an external water source.

[0110] S70. After the water replenishment operation is completed, restore the cleaning function of the cleaning module 12 and the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module 11.

[0111] After water replenishment is complete, the controller sends a start command to the dehumidification module 11, restoring the dehumidification function according to the preset parameters before the pause. The evaporator and compressor restart water production. At the same time, a start signal is sent to the cleaning module 12, and the first and second motors resume operation according to the original operating parameters, and the spray system resumes supplying water to the mop.

[0112] The controller retrieves the cleaning path data stored before the pause (including the coordinates of cleaned and uncleaned areas), automatically plans the continuation path, and the equipment starts from the drainage point, moves to the cleaning position at the time of the pause, and continues to execute the unfinished cleaning task after confirming the breakpoint through visual recognition technology.

[0113] In one embodiment, after step S70, the following steps are also included: S80-S90.

[0114] S80. After the cleaning operation is completed, control the dehumidification cleaning device 1 to move to the preset drainage point to perform the drainage operation.

[0115] The controller can determine the completion of the cleaning operation based on any of the following conditions: 1) all areas planned for the cleaning path have been marked as "cleaned" (map status is updated in real time via LiDAR and visual SLAM algorithms); 2) the user sends a "stop operation" command via the APP or physical button; 3) the cleaning time reaches a preset threshold and no uncleaned areas are detected. Upon completion of the determination, the controller sends a stop command to the cleaning module 12, the mop and roller stop running, and the spray system shuts down.

[0116] The device activates its automatic navigation module, retrieves the pre-stored coordinates of preset drainage points (such as bathroom floor drains and dedicated drainage stations) from the indoor map, plans the optimal path from the current location to the drainage point, and moves to the drainage point according to the optimal path. Upon reaching the drainage point, it discharges the sewage from the second water storage tank 121.

[0117] S90. After the drainage operation is completed, control the dehumidification and cleaning device 1 to move to the preset initial position.

[0118] The preset initial location can be marked by the user via the APP (such as the location of a charging base station or a corner storage area), and its coordinate information is stored in the controller's map database. The initial location area can be set with positioning markers (such as QR codes or infrared beacons) for final device alignment calibration.

[0119] After drainage is complete, the control system sends a homing command to the automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module then calls up the path planning from the drainage point to the initial position, prioritizing the shortest path and avoiding high-humidity areas (such as bathroom entrances) and slippery surfaces. During movement, the LiDAR updates the environmental map in real time. If a temporary obstacle is detected (such as a slipper suddenly placed), local path replanning is immediately triggered to ensure safe travel.

[0120] As the device approaches its initial position, the visual recognition module identifies the positioning marker and adjusts its speed and direction using a PID algorithm to achieve final alignment. Upon completion, the controller performs a state switch: shutting down the automatic cruise module's power system and switching the dehumidification module 11 to standby mode (retaining only sensor monitoring functionality). Simultaneously, the controller sends a "Work completed, returned to position" notification to the user via the app and records the operation data (cleaned area, water consumption, runtime).

[0121] In summary, this invention automatically converts the condensate generated by dehumidification into cleaning water through the liquid level linkage control of the first and second water storage tanks 121. This eliminates or reduces the need for manual water addition, lowers water costs, and avoids water waste. By establishing a dynamic collaborative mechanism between cleaning and dehumidification functions, the dehumidification function operates synchronously during the cleaning process, accelerating the evaporation of residual moisture on the ground. This solves the problem of slow drying of the ground after traditional cleaning and reduces the risk of floor deformation and bacterial growth.

[0122] It should be understood that the sequence number of each step in the above embodiments does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0123] This invention also provides a dehumidifying cleaning equipment control device, which is used to execute the steps in any of the embodiments of the aforementioned dehumidifying cleaning equipment control method. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 5 , Figure 5 A schematic block diagram of a dehumidifying cleaning equipment control device 100 provided in an embodiment of this application is shown. The dehumidifying cleaning equipment control device 100 specifically includes:

[0124] The starting unit 110 is used to activate the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module 11 according to preset dehumidification parameters after the dehumidification cleaning device 1 enters the linkage mode; the first liquid storage unit 120 is used to store the condensate generated by the dehumidification module 11 into the first water storage tank when the dehumidification function is running; the second liquid storage unit 130 is used to store the condensate in the first water storage tank into the second water storage tank 121 when the liquid level in the first water storage tank reaches the upper limit threshold; the cleaning unit 140 is used to activate the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module 12 when the liquid level in the second water storage tank 121 reaches the upper limit threshold, and use the liquid in the second water storage tank 121 to perform cleaning operations, while simultaneously running the dehumidification function during the cleaning operations.

[0125] In one embodiment, the second liquid storage unit 130 is specifically used to: collect the water level in the first water tank in real time through the first liquid level sensor; when the first liquid level sensor detects that the water level in the first water tank has reached a set upper limit threshold, start the first drain pump and open the first valve.

[0126] In one embodiment, the cleaning unit 140 is specifically used to: control the first motor to drive the mop wetted by the liquid in the second water tank 121 to move along a path opposite to the movement direction of the cleaning module 12; control the second motor to drive the roller to rotate in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the mop, and recover the liquid squeezed out of the mop by the roller into the second water tank 121.

[0127] In one embodiment, the dehumidification cleaning equipment control device 100 is further configured to: when the turbidity of the liquid in the second water tank 121 exceeds a preset threshold, suspend the current cleaning operation of the cleaning module 12 and the current dehumidification function of the dehumidification module 11, and control the dehumidification cleaning equipment 1 to move to a preset drainage point to perform a drainage operation; perform a water replenishment operation after the drainage operation is completed; and restore the cleaning operation function of the cleaning module 12 and the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module 11 after the water replenishment operation is completed.

[0128] In one embodiment, the dehumidifying cleaning equipment control device 100 is further configured to: after the cleaning operation is completed, control the dehumidifying cleaning equipment 1 to move to a preset drainage point to perform a drainage operation; and after the drainage operation is completed, control the dehumidifying cleaning equipment 1 to move to a preset initial position.

[0129] In one embodiment, the dehumidifying cleaning equipment control device 100 is further configured to: start the second drain pump and open the second valve when the dehumidifying cleaning equipment 1 moves to the preset drain point. It should be noted that those skilled in the art will clearly understand that the specific implementation process of the above-mentioned dehumidifying cleaning equipment control device 100 and each unit can be referred to the corresponding descriptions in the foregoing method embodiments. For the sake of convenience and brevity, these details will not be repeated here.

[0130] The aforementioned dehumidification and cleaning equipment control device can be implemented in the form of a computer program, which can, for example... Figure 6 It runs on the controller shown.

[0131] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic block diagram of a controller for a dehumidifying and cleaning device 1 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0132] like Figure 6 As shown, the controller includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the steps of the dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method described above.

[0133] The controller 700 includes a processor 720, a memory, and a network interface 750 connected via a system bus 710. The memory may include a non-volatile storage medium 730 and internal memory 740.

[0134] The non-volatile storage medium 730 may store an operating system 731 and a computer program 732. When the computer program 732 is executed, it causes the processor 720 to perform a dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method.

[0135] The processor 720 provides computing and control capabilities to support the operation of the entire controller 700.

[0136] The internal memory 740 provides an environment for the operation of the computer program 732 in the non-volatile storage medium 730. When the computer program 732 is executed by the processor 720, the processor 720 can execute the dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method.

[0137] This network interface 750 is used for network communication, such as sending assigned tasks. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 6The structure shown is merely a block diagram of a portion of the structure related to the present application and does not constitute a limitation on the controller 700 applied thereto. A specific controller 700 may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements. The processor 720 is used to run program code stored in the memory to implement the dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method.

[0138] Those skilled in the art will understand that Figure 6 The embodiments of the controller shown do not constitute a limitation on the specific configuration of the controller. In other embodiments, the controller may include more or fewer components than illustrated, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements. For example, in some embodiments, the controller may include only memory and a processor. In such embodiments, the structure and function of the memory and processor are different from those shown. Figure 6 The embodiments shown are consistent and will not be described again here.

[0139] It should be understood that in the embodiments of this application, the processor 720 may be a central processing unit (CPU), or it may be other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0140] In another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable storage medium is provided. This computer-readable storage medium may be a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program, wherein when executed by a processor, the computer program implements the dehumidification and cleaning device control method disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0141] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the devices, apparatuses, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate the interchangeability of hardware and software, the composition and steps of each example have been generally described in terms of function in the foregoing description. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of this invention.

[0142] In the embodiments provided by this invention, it should be understood that the disclosed devices, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. Units with the same function may be grouped into one unit. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another device, or some features may be ignored or not executed. In addition, the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, devices, or units, or may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms of connection.

[0143] 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 network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of the embodiments of the present invention, depending on actual needs.

[0144] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present invention 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.

[0145] 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 storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present invention, 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 the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0146] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for dehumidification and cleaning equipment, characterized in that, The dehumidification and cleaning equipment includes a dehumidification component and a cleaning component. The dehumidification component includes a dehumidification module and a first water storage tank. The cleaning component includes a cleaning module and a second water storage tank. The method includes: When the dehumidification and cleaning equipment enters the linkage mode, the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module is activated according to the preset dehumidification parameters. When the dehumidification function is in operation, the condensate generated by the dehumidification module is stored in the first water storage tank; When the liquid level in the first water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, the condensate in the first water tank is stored in the second water tank. When the liquid level in the second water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module is activated, using the liquid in the second water tank for cleaning operations, and the dehumidification function is running simultaneously during the cleaning operation.

2. The dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the dehumidification function is running simultaneously with the cleaning operation, the dehumidification function operates at maximum power.

3. The dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dehumidification component further includes a first drain pump and a first valve, and a first liquid level sensor is provided in the first water storage tank; the step of storing the condensate in the first water storage tank to the second water storage tank when the liquid level in the first water storage tank reaches the upper limit threshold includes: The water level in the first water storage tank is collected in real time by the first liquid level sensor; When the first liquid level sensor detects that the water level in the first water storage tank has reached the set upper limit threshold, the first drainage pump is started and the first valve is opened.

4. The dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning module also includes a floor cleaning component and a self-cleaning component. The floor cleaning component includes a mop and a first motor, the first motor driving the mop to move. The self-cleaning component includes a roller and a second motor, the second motor driving the roller to rotate. The cleaning operation using the liquid in the second water tank includes: The first motor drives the mop, which is wetted by the liquid in the second water tank, to move along a path opposite to the direction of movement of the cleaning module. The second motor drives the roller to rotate in the opposite direction to the movement of the mop, and recovers the liquid squeezed out of the mop into the second water tank.

5. The dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of activating the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module when the liquid level in the second water tank reaches the upper limit threshold, using the liquid in the second water tank for cleaning, and simultaneously running the dehumidification function during the cleaning operation, further includes: When the turbidity of the liquid in the second water tank exceeds the preset threshold, the current cleaning operation of the cleaning module and the current dehumidification function of the dehumidification module are suspended, and the dehumidification and cleaning equipment is controlled to move to the preset drainage point to perform drainage operation. Perform a water replenishment operation after completing the drainage operation; Once the water replenishment operation is complete, the cleaning module's cleaning function and the dehumidification module's dehumidification function will be restored.

6. The dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method according to claim 5, characterized in that, After the water replenishment operation is completed and the cleaning module's cleaning function and the dehumidification module's dehumidification function are restored, the following steps are also included: After the cleaning operation is completed, control the dehumidifying cleaning equipment to move to the preset drainage point to perform the drainage operation; After the drainage operation is completed, control the dehumidification and cleaning equipment to move to the preset initial position.

7. The dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning component also includes a second drain pump and a second valve, and the drainage operation of the second water storage tank includes: When the dehumidifying and cleaning equipment moves to the preset drainage point, the second drainage pump is started and the second valve is opened.

8. A dehumidification and cleaning equipment control device, characterized in that, The dehumidification and cleaning equipment includes a dehumidification component and a cleaning component. The dehumidification component includes a dehumidification module and a first water storage tank. The cleaning component includes a cleaning module and a second water storage tank. The device includes: The start-up unit is used to activate the dehumidification function of the dehumidification module according to the preset dehumidification parameters when the dehumidification cleaning equipment enters the linkage mode. The first liquid storage unit is used to store the condensate generated by the dehumidification module into the first water storage tank when the dehumidification function is in operation. The second liquid storage unit is used to store the condensate from the first water tank into the second water tank when the liquid level in the first water tank reaches the upper limit threshold. The cleaning unit is used to activate the floor cleaning function of the cleaning module when the liquid level in the second water tank reaches the upper limit threshold. It uses the liquid in the second water tank to perform cleaning operations and simultaneously runs the dehumidification function.

9. A dehumidification and cleaning device, characterized in that, The device includes a dehumidification component and a cleaning component. The dehumidification component includes a dehumidification module and a first water storage tank. The cleaning component includes a cleaning module and a second water storage tank. The device also includes a controller. The controller includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, it implements the dehumidification and cleaning device control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The storage medium stores a computer program, which includes program instructions. When the program instructions are executed by a processor, the processor performs the dehumidification and cleaning equipment control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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