Detergent putting method of washing machine, washing machine and computer readable medium

Abstract

The invention discloses a detergent putting method of a washing machine, the washing machine and a computer readable medium. The method comprises the steps that the putting amount of a detergent putting module and the water inlet amount of a water inlet module are obtained; according to the putting amount, the detergent is conveyed to the distribution part from the detergent putting module; a first water inlet pipeline is controlled to be opened according to the water inlet amount, so that water flow enters the distribution part from the first water inlet pipeline and is mixed with the detergent to form a washing solution; when the first water inlet pipeline is opened, air is controlled to enter the mixed gas foaming part, so that the air and the washing solution form washing foam at the mixed gas foaming part; washing foam is sprayed into the inner barrel, so that the washing foam is sprayed on clothes, the contact area between the washing agent and the clothes is increased, and the cleaning capacity of the washing agent is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and more particularly relates to a detergent dispensing method for a washing machine, a washing machine, and a computer-readable medium. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, washing machines have become an indispensable appliance in people's lives. Making washing machines more intelligent is one of the optimization goals.

[0003] Most washing machines on the market nowadays have an automatic detergent dispensing function, which allows for more precise detergent addition and saves users washing steps.

[0004] Washing machines in related technologies typically flush detergent from the detergent dispenser directly to the bottom of the drum, where the drum's rotation or agitation dissolves the detergent and slowly generates foam. However, due to the limitations of the drum's bottom structure, some high-concentration detergent solution tends to remain at the drain outlet, failing to make sufficient contact with the clothes, thus affecting the detergent's cleaning effect and resulting in detergent waste.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and alternative problems.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to avoid inaccurate detergent addition.

[0009] Another objective of this invention is to accelerate the generation of soft foam in detergents.

[0010] Another objective of this invention is to increase the contact area between the detergent and the clothing.

[0011] Another objective of this invention is to improve the cleaning ability of detergents.

[0012] Another objective of this invention is to optimize the structure for automatically adding detergent.

[0013] Another objective of this invention is to promptly rinse away detergent added by the user.

[0014] The problems addressed in this application are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned problems can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0015] Technical solutions to the problem

[0016] The washing machine of one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned objectives is as follows.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include a housing for protecting the internal structure of the washing machine.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include an inner drum for storing clothes, the inner drum being disposed within the machine body.

[0019] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include: a water inlet module connected to an external water inlet valve for guiding water flow into the washing machine.

[0020] In one embodiment of this application, the water inlet module may include: a first water inlet pipe.

[0021] In one embodiment of this application, the water inlet module may include a second water inlet pipe.

[0022] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include a detergent dispensing module for storing and dispensing detergent.

[0023] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module may include a detergent storage unit.

[0024] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent storage section may include: a storage cavity for long-term storage of detergent; and a temporary storage cavity for temporary storage of detergent.

[0025] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module may include a distribution section for guiding the flow direction of water, detergent, and washing solution.

[0026] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module may include: a vent pipe for guiding air into the washing machine.

[0027] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module may include an air-mixing foaming section, wherein the detergent solution mixes with air when passing through the air-mixing foaming section to form detergent foam.

[0028] In one embodiment of this application, the first inlet of the distribution section can be connected to the first outlet of the first water inlet pipe, and the second inlet of the distribution section is connected to the detergent outlet of the storage chamber. The detergent and water flow mix in the distribution section to form a washing solution.

[0029] In one embodiment of this application, the mixing liquid outlet of the distribution section and the air-mixing foaming section can be connected to a first interface, and the air pipe is connected to a second interface, so that the washing solution flowing out from the mixing liquid outlet and the air mix in the air-mixing foaming section to form soft washing foam.

[0030] In one embodiment of this application, the third interface of the air-mixing foaming section can be connected to the inner cylinder through a spray pipe, so that the washing foam flows out of the foaming section from the third interface and then flows into the inner cylinder along the spray pipe.

[0031] In one embodiment of this application, the third inlet of the distribution unit can be connected to the second outlet of the second water inlet pipe, so that water flows through the second water inlet pipe and then enters the distribution unit from the third inlet.

[0032] In one embodiment of this application, the second outlet of the distribution section can be connected to a temporary storage chamber so that water can flow into the temporary storage chamber.

[0033] In one embodiment of this application, the temporary storage chamber can be connected to the inner cylinder through a pipeline, so that water flows through the temporary storage chamber and then enters the inner cylinder.

[0034] In one embodiment of this application, the dispensing unit may include: a first channel, a second liquid inlet, a first liquid inlet, and a mixed liquid outlet disposed in the first channel.

[0035] In one embodiment of this application, the dispensing unit may include: a second channel, a third inlet and a second outlet disposed in the second channel.

[0036] The detergent dispensing method of a washing machine according to one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned objectives is as follows.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: obtaining the amount of detergent dispensed by the detergent dispensing module and the amount of water entering the water inlet module.

[0038] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: conveying detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dispensing amount.

[0039] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: controlling the opening of the first water inlet pipe according to the water inlet volume, so that water flows from the first water inlet pipe into the distribution section and mixes with detergent to form a washing solution.

[0040] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: when the first water inlet pipe is turned on, controlling air to enter the air-mixing foaming section so that air and washing solution form washing foam in the air-mixing foaming section.

[0041] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: spraying detergent foam into the inner drum.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, controlling the opening of the first water inlet pipe according to the water inflow can include: determining a first water inflow duration of the first water inlet pipe based on the water inflow; and controlling the first water inlet pipe to close when the opening duration of the first water inlet pipe reaches the first water inflow duration.

[0043] In one embodiment of this application, delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dispensing amount may include: determining the dispensing time for delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module according to the dispensing amount; and controlling the detergent dispensing module to stop delivering detergent to the distribution unit after the dispensing time has been reached.

[0044] In one embodiment of this application, delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dispensing amount may include: when the dispensing amount is greater than a preset dispensing amount, dividing the dispensing amount into multiple target dispensing amounts; and delivering the corresponding detergent to the distribution unit according to the multiple target dispensing amounts.

[0045] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: determining the second water inlet duration of the second water inlet pipe according to the water inlet volume; after the first water inlet pipe is opened for the first water inlet duration, controlling the second water inlet pipe to open for the second water inlet duration so that the water flows through the temporary storage chamber and enters the inner drum.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, when spraying washing foam into the inner drum, the method provided in this application may further include: controlling the inner drum to rotate at a preset speed.

[0047] In one embodiment of this application, before obtaining the amount of detergent dispensed by the detergent dispensing module and the amount of water entering the water inlet module, the method provided in this application may further include: obtaining the weight of the clothes in the inner drum; and determining the amount of detergent dispensed and the amount of water entering the water based on the weight of the clothes.

[0048] The following is a computer-readable medium of one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above objectives.

[0049] In one embodiment of this application, a computer program may be stored on a computer-readable medium, which, when executed by a processor, can implement the detergent dispensing method for a washing machine provided in any embodiment of this application.

[0050] Invention Effects

[0051] According to at least one of the embodiments of this application, it is possible to accurately add detergent.

[0052] According to at least one embodiment of this application, a soft foam can be formed in the air-mixing foaming section to accelerate the generation of soft foam by the detergent.

[0053] According to at least one embodiment of this application, washing foam can be sprayed onto clothing, increasing the contact area between the detergent and the clothing and improving the cleaning ability of the detergent.

[0054] According to at least one embodiment of this application, a detergent dispensing module capable of automatically dispensing detergent can be provided.

[0055] According to at least one embodiment of this application, water flow can be controlled to enter the storage chamber from the distribution section to rinse the detergent added by the user in a timely manner.

[0056] It should be understood in this application that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0057] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0058] Figure 1 A schematic front view of a washing machine provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0059] Figure 2 A schematic top view of a washing machine provided in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0060] Figure 3 The schematic diagram illustrates the structure of a detergent storage section provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0061] Figure 4 A schematic top view of the distribution section provided in one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0062] Figure 5 The illustration shows a schematic flowchart of a detergent dispensing method for a washing machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0063] Figure 6 A schematic block diagram of a computer system architecture for implementing an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0064] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0065] 1. Detergent dispensing module; 2. Inner drum; 3. Door seal ring; 4. Water inlet module; 5. Piping; 11. Distribution section; 12. Detergent storage section; 13. Outer shell; 14. Conveying unit; 15. Liquid outlet pipe; 16. Mixing and foaming section; 17. Spray pipe; 18. Spray nozzle; 19. Vent pipe; 41. First water inlet; 42. Second water inlet; 43. First water inlet pipe; 44. Second water inlet pipe; 45. 1. First outlet; 46. Second outlet; 111. First channel; 112. First inlet; 113. Second inlet; 114. Mixed liquid outlet; 115. Second channel; 116. Third inlet; 117. Second outlet; 121. Storage chamber; 122. Temporary storage chamber; 123. Opening; 131. Outer shell outlet; 161. First interface; 162. Second interface; 163. Third interface. Detailed Implementation

[0066] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0067] Furthermore, the features, structures, or characteristics described in this application can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this application.

[0068] The suffixes “module” and “section” used in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably for ease of writing the instruction manual only, and do not have any distinguishing meaning or function.

[0069] Furthermore, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of relevant well-known technologies are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may obscure the spirit of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. Additionally, the accompanying drawings are only provided to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. The technical concepts disclosed in this specification are not limited by the drawings, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutions within the scope and technical range of this invention.

[0070] Terms such as "first," "second," and others that include ordinal numbers are used only to describe multiple constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited to the terms mentioned above. These terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from another.

[0071] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "linked" to another component, it should be understood as being directly connected or linked to the other component, although there may be other components between them. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly linked" to another component, it should be understood as there are no other components between them.

[0072] The block diagrams shown in the accompanying drawings are merely functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically independent entities. That is, these functional entities can be implemented in software, in one or more hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in different network and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0073] The flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative and do not necessarily include all content and operations / steps, nor do they necessarily have to be performed in the described order. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down, while others can be combined or partially combined; therefore, the actual execution order may change depending on the specific circumstances.

[0074] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a washing machine.

[0075] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include a housing for protecting the internal structure of the washing machine.

[0076] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include an inner drum 2 for storing clothes, the inner drum 2 being disposed inside the machine body.

[0077] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine may include: a detergent dispensing module 1 for storing and dispensing detergent.

[0078] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include a dispensing unit 11 for guiding the flow direction of water, detergent and washing solution.

[0079] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include a detergent storage section 12 for storing detergent or fabric softener.

[0080] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine further includes a housing 13 for a detergent dispensing system, the upper part of which can be combined with the dispensing unit 11 and can be used to accommodate the detergent storage unit 12.

[0081] In one embodiment of this application, the washing machine further includes a pipe 5, one end of which is connected to the outer casing outlet 131 located at the lower part of the outer casing 13, and the other end is connected to the inner drum 2.

[0082] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include: a liquid outlet pipe 15, which is connected to the mixture outlet 114 of the distribution section 11 so that the detergent solution enters the liquid outlet pipe 15 from the distribution section 11.

[0083] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include a mixing and foaming section 16 for converting the detergent solution into soft detergent foam.

[0084] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include: a vent pipe 19 for introducing air into the washing machine.

[0085] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include a spray pipe 17 for introducing detergent foam into the inner drum 2.

[0086] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include a nozzle 18, which is used to spray foam from the spray pipe 17 onto the clothes in the inner drum 2 to expand the distribution range of the foam and prevent the foam from accumulating at the outlet of the spray pipe 17.

[0087] In one embodiment of this application, the nozzle 18 may be located above the door sealing ring 3 or above the opening of the inner cylinder 2.

[0088] In one embodiment of this application, the gas-air foaming section 16 can be a three-way structure, which may include a first interface 161, a second interface 162 and a third interface 163. The first interface 161 can be connected to the liquid outlet pipe 15, the second interface 162 can be connected to the vent pipe 19, and the third interface 163 can be connected to the spray pipe 17.

[0089] In one embodiment of this application, the cross-section of the first interface 161 of the gas-mixing foaming section 16 can be a structure that gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the cross-section of the third interface 163 of the gas-mixing foaming section 16 can be a structure that gradually decreases from bottom to top, so that the gas-mixing foaming section 16 forms a Venturi tube. When the washing solution flows through the Venturi tube, a Venturi effect is formed, and a low-pressure area or vacuum area is formed in the diffusion section of the Venturi tube. Therefore, outside air can enter the Venturi tube along the vent pipe 19 and mix with the mixed liquid inside the Venturi tube. The air and the detergent components in the mixed liquid work together to form a large amount of soft foam in the mixed liquid. Finally, the foam reaches the nozzle 18 through the spray pipe 17 and is sprayed into the inner cylinder 2 through the nozzle 18.

[0090] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the washing machine may include: a water inlet module 4, which is connected to the water inlet valve outside the washing machine and is used to allow water to flow into the washing machine.

[0091] The water inlet module 4 may include: a first water inlet pipe 43, one end of which is connected to an external water inlet valve through a first water inlet 41, and the other end is connected to a distribution unit 11.

[0092] The water inlet module 4 may include: a second water inlet pipe 44, one end of which is connected to an external water inlet valve through a second water inlet 42, and the other end is connected to a distribution unit 11.

[0093] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing module 1 may include a conveying unit 14 for conveying detergent from the detergent storage section 12 to the dispensing section 11. The conveying unit 14 may be installed behind the detergent dispensing module 1, between the detergent storage section 12 and the dispensing section 11, or at other suitable locations.

[0094] In one embodiment of this application, the mixing outlet 114 of the distribution section 11 can be located above the door seal ring 3, and the liquid outlet pipe 15 can also be located above the door seal ring 3.

[0095] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of this application, the detergent storage section 12 may include a storage cavity 121 for long-term storage of detergent.

[0096] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent storage section 12 may include a temporary storage cavity 122 for temporarily storing detergent or fabric softener.

[0097] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent storage section 12 may include an opening 123 provided above the temporary storage chamber 122.

[0098] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent storage section 12 may include: a liquid outlet ( Figure 3 (Not shown in the image) can be located behind the temporary storage chamber 122. The mixture of the temporary storage chamber 122 and the water flow can be introduced into the pipeline 5 through the outlet.

[0099] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this application, the dispensing unit 11 may include a first channel 111 for guiding the flow direction of detergent, water and washing solution.

[0100] In one embodiment of this application, the first inlet 112 of the distribution section 11 can be connected to the first outlet 45 of the first water inlet pipe 43, and the second inlet 113 of the distribution section 11 can be connected to the detergent outlet of the storage chamber 121. Figure 3 (Not shown in the image), detergent and water flow mix in the first channel 111 to form a washing solution.

[0101] In one embodiment of this application, the distribution unit 11 may include a second channel 115 for guiding the flow direction of water or washing solution.

[0102] In one embodiment of this application, the third inlet 116 of the distribution section 11 can be connected to the second outlet 46 of the second water inlet pipe 44 so that water flows through the second water inlet pipe 44 and then enters the second channel 115 from the third inlet 116.

[0103] In one embodiment of this application, the second outlet 117 of the dispensing section 11 may be located above the temporary storage chamber 122. Water flows out of the second channel 115 from the second outlet 117 and enters the temporary storage chamber 122 from the opening 123, so that the water can flush away the detergent in the temporary storage chamber 122.

[0104] In one embodiment of this application, the mixture outlet 114 of the distribution unit 11 can be connected to the gas-air foaming unit 16 via the first interface 161.

[0105] In one embodiment of this application, the temporary storage chamber 122 can be connected to the inner cylinder 2 through the pipe 5 so that water flows through the temporary storage chamber 122 and then enters the inner cylinder 2.

[0106] The following describes a detergent dispensing method for a washing machine provided by the present invention, which can be applied to the aforementioned washing machine. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the method may include S510 to S550.

[0107] S510, Obtain the amount of detergent dispensed by the detergent dispensing module and the amount of water entering the water inlet module.

[0108] Specifically, the amount of detergent used refers to the total amount of detergent used in each wash, and the amount of water used refers to the total amount of water used in each wash.

[0109] In one embodiment of this application, before obtaining the amount of detergent dispensed by the detergent dispensing module and the amount of water entering the water inlet module, the method provided in this application may further include: obtaining the weight of the clothes in the inner drum; and determining the amount of detergent dispensed and the amount of water entering the water based on the weight of the clothes.

[0110] Specifically, the heavier the clothes, the more dirt needs to be cleaned, and therefore the more detergent needs to be added; conversely, the lighter the clothes, the less detergent needs to be added. This application allows for pre-setting the detergent dosage and water volume corresponding to different clothing weights, so that after determining the weight of the clothes in the inner drum, the corresponding detergent dosage and water volume can be found, achieving precise addition of detergent.

[0111] S520. Based on the dosage, the detergent is delivered from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution section.

[0112] Specifically, based on the determined dosage, the detergent in the storage chamber of the detergent dispensing module is delivered to the distribution section so that the detergent and water flow mix in the distribution section to form a washing solution.

[0113] In one embodiment of this application, delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dispensing amount may include: determining the dispensing time for delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module according to the dispensing amount; and controlling the detergent dispensing module to stop delivering detergent to the distribution unit after the dispensing time has been reached.

[0114] Specifically, this application allows for more precise detergent dispensing by setting the detergent dispensing time. The conveying speed of the conveying unit can be preset to calculate the ratio of the dispensing amount to the conveying speed, thus determining the dispensing time. Once the detergent dispensing time is reached, the detergent has been completely dispensed. Therefore, the detergent dispensing module can be controlled to stop dispensing detergent to the distribution unit, and the channel between the distribution unit and the storage chamber can be closed to prevent water from entering the storage chamber through the conveying pipeline.

[0115] In one embodiment of this application, delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dispensing amount may include: when the dispensing amount is greater than a preset dispensing amount, dividing the dispensing amount into multiple target dispensing amounts; and delivering the corresponding detergent to the distribution unit according to the multiple target dispensing amounts.

[0116] Specifically, when the dosage exceeds the preset dosage, if the detergent is delivered to the distribution section and mixed with the water all at once, the detergent and water may not mix sufficiently, or detergent residue may remain in the first channel. This embodiment divides the dosage into multiple target dosages. Then, according to these target dosages, the amount of detergent delivered by the conveying device each time is controlled to ensure that the detergent and water are fully mixed to form a washing solution.

[0117] S530. The first water inlet pipe is opened according to the water inlet volume, so that water flows from the first water inlet pipe into the distribution section and mixes with detergent to form a washing solution.

[0118] Specifically, after the detergent is delivered, the first water inlet pipe can be opened to allow water to flow from the first water inlet pipe into the first channel of the distribution unit, where it mixes thoroughly with the detergent to form a washing solution. In this embodiment, a water level detector can be used to detect whether the water intake volume corresponding to the amount of laundry to be washed has been reached. When the water intake volume is detected to have reached the preset water intake volume, the first water inlet pipe is closed.

[0119] In one embodiment of this application, controlling the opening of the first water inlet pipe according to the water inflow can include: determining a first water inflow duration of the first water inlet pipe based on the water inflow; and controlling the first water inlet pipe to close when the opening duration of the first water inlet pipe reaches the first water inflow duration.

[0120] Specifically, the water inlet duration can be the duration of water flow in the first water inlet pipe, or the duration of the opening of the first liquid inlet of the first water inlet pipe. This embodiment controls the water inlet duration to ensure that water flows into the washing machine and mixes with detergent within a preset time. This embodiment can detect the water inlet speed in real time, thereby calculating the ratio of water volume to water volume speed to determine the water inlet duration. Once the set inlet time is reached, if the preset water volume is achieved, the first water inlet pipe is closed.

[0121] S540. When the first water inlet pipe is opened, control the air to enter the mixing and foaming section so that the air and washing solution form washing foam in the mixing and foaming section.

[0122] Specifically, when the first water inlet pipe is opened, detergent and water will be mixed, and air can be controlled to enter the air-mixing foaming section. For example, an air pump can be installed before the air inlet pipe to pump air into the air-mixing foaming section, so that air and detergent solution form detergent foam in the air-mixing foaming section.

[0123] S550: Spray washing foam into the inner drum.

[0124] Specifically, the washing foam flows along the spray pipe to the nozzle, and can be sprayed into the inner drum through the nozzle, thereby increasing the diffusion range of the washing foam and allowing the washing foam to fully contact the clothes.

[0125] In one embodiment of this application, the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine may include: determining the second water inlet duration of the second water inlet pipe according to the water inlet volume; after the first water inlet pipe is opened for the first water inlet duration, controlling the second water inlet pipe to open for the second water inlet duration so that the water flows through the temporary storage chamber and enters the inner drum.

[0126] Specifically, this embodiment applies to a water inlet module that includes a second water inlet pipe, and a distribution unit that has a second channel adapted to the second water inlet pipe. This embodiment allows the second water inlet pipe to be opened after a preset amount of water is introduced from the first water inlet pipe. It should be understood that the mixing and foaming section forms a venturi tube structure, making some parts of the mixing and foaming section relatively narrow. If water is only introduced through the first water inlet pipe, it takes a long time for the water in the inner drum to reach the washing water level, resulting in a longer washing time. This embodiment allows water to be quickly introduced by opening the second water inlet pipe after the washing foam is sprayed onto the clothes, quickly reaching the washing water level and thus shortening the washing time. Furthermore, the water from the second water inlet pipe can mix with the detergent in the storage chamber to form a washing solution, which is then introduced into the inner drum through the pipe. It should be understood that the temporary storage chamber may include one or more chambers, such as a detergent storage chamber and a fabric softener storage chamber. The second outlet of the second water inlet pipe may be equipped with a valve to change the water flow direction. For example, during the washing stage, the valve can be controlled to close the water flow to the fabric softener storage chamber and open the water flow to the detergent storage chamber. During the final rinse, the valve is again controlled to close the water flow to the detergent storage chamber and open the water flow to the fabric softener storage chamber, enabling the washing machine to automatically dispense various types of laundry products and improving the user experience.

[0127] In one embodiment of this application, when spraying washing foam into the inner drum, the method provided by this application may further include: controlling the inner drum to rotate at a preset speed.

[0128] Specifically, when the washing foam is sprayed into the inner drum, by controlling the inner drum to rotate at a preset speed, the washing foam can be sprayed more evenly on the clothes, allowing the clothes and washing foam to come into full contact, thereby improving the cleaning ability of the washing machine.

[0129] Figure 6 A schematic block diagram of a computer system architecture for implementing an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0130] It should be noted that, Figure 6 The computer system 600 for the self-moving device shown is merely an example and should not impose any limitation on the functionality and scope of use of the embodiments of this application.

[0131] like Figure 6As shown, the computer system 600 includes a processor 601, which can be a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MCU (Microcontroller Unit). The processor 601 can perform various appropriate actions and processes based on programs stored in read-only memory (ROM) 602 or programs loaded from storage section 608 into random access memory (RAM). The random access memory 603 also stores various programs and data required for system operation. The processor 601, ROM 602, and RAM 603 are interconnected via a bus 604. An input / output interface 605 (I / O interface) is also connected to the bus 604.

[0132] The following components are connected to the input / output interface 605: an input section 606 including a keyboard, mouse, etc.; an output section 607 including a cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), etc., and speakers, etc.; a storage section 608 including a hard disk, etc.; and a communication section 609 including a network interface card such as a local area network card, modem, etc. The communication section 609 performs communication processing via a network such as the Internet. A drive 610 is also connected to the input / output interface 605 as needed. A removable medium 611, such as a disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, semiconductor memory, etc., is installed on the drive 610 as needed so that computer programs read from it can be installed into the storage section 608 as needed.

[0133] Specifically, according to embodiments of this application, the processes described in the various method flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments of this application include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via communication section 609, and / or installed from removable medium 611. When the computer program is executed by processor 601, it performs various functions defined in the system of this application.

[0134] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium shown in the embodiments of this application can be a computer-readable signal medium, a computer-readable storage medium, or any combination of the two. A computer-readable storage medium can be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of a computer-readable storage medium may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), flash memory, optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In this application, a computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In this application, a computer-readable signal medium can include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such transmitted data signals can take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. The computer-readable signal medium can also be any computer-readable medium other than a computer-readable storage medium, which can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium can be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to wireless, wired, etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0135] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in a block diagram or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram or flowchart, may be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0136] It should be noted that although several modules or units for the device used to perform actions have been mentioned in the detailed description above, this division is not mandatory. In fact, according to the embodiments of this application, the features and functions of two or more modules or units described above can be embodied in one module or unit. Conversely, the features and functions of one module or unit described above can be further divided and embodied by multiple modules or units.

[0137] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the exemplary embodiments described herein can be implemented by software or by combining software with necessary hardware. Therefore, the technical solutions according to the embodiments of this application can be embodied in the form of a software product, which can be stored in a non-volatile storage medium (such as a CD-ROM, USB flash drive, external hard drive, etc.) or on a network, including several instructions to cause a computing device (such as a personal computer, server, touch terminal, or network device, etc.) to execute the embodiments according to this application.

[0138] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein.

[0139] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for dispensing detergent into a washing machine, characterized in that, The washing machine includes: a detergent dispensing module, a water inlet module, and an inner drum; the water inlet module includes a first water inlet pipe; the detergent dispensing module includes a storage chamber, a distribution section, and a foaming section, the storage chamber being used for long-term detergent storage, the first liquid inlet of the distribution section being connected to the first water outlet of the first water inlet pipe, the second liquid inlet of the distribution section being connected to the detergent outlet of the storage chamber, the mixed liquid outlet of the distribution section being connected to the foaming section, and the foaming section being connected to the inner drum; the method includes: Obtain the amount of detergent dispensed by the detergent dispensing module and the amount of water entering the water inlet module; According to the dosage, detergent is delivered from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit; The first water inlet pipe is opened according to the water inlet volume, so that water flows from the first water inlet pipe into the distribution section and mixes with detergent to form a washing solution. When the first water inlet pipe is opened, air is controlled to enter the air-mixing foaming section so that air and washing solution form washing foam in the air-mixing foaming section; The washing foam is sprayed into the inner drum.

2. The detergent dispensing method for a washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the opening of the first inlet pipe according to the inlet water volume includes: The first water inlet duration of the first water inlet pipe is determined based on the water inlet volume. When the opening time of the first water inlet pipe reaches the first water inlet time, the first water inlet pipe is controlled to close.

3. The detergent dispensing method for a washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of conveying detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dosage includes: Based on the dosage, determine the dispensing time for delivering detergent from the detergent dispensing module; Once the detergent delivery time reaches the specified dispensing time, the detergent dispensing module is controlled to stop delivering detergent to the distribution unit.

4. The detergent dispensing method for a washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The step of conveying detergent from the detergent dispensing module to the distribution unit according to the dosage includes: When the delivery volume exceeds the preset delivery volume, the delivery volume is divided into multiple target delivery volumes; According to the multiple target dosages, the corresponding detergent is delivered to the distribution unit.

5. The detergent dispensing method for a washing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The water inlet module further includes: a second water inlet pipe, the second water inlet pipe being connected to the distribution section; the detergent dispensing module further includes: a temporary storage chamber, the temporary storage chamber being used to temporarily store detergent, the second outlet of the distribution section being connected to the temporary storage chamber, and the outlet of the temporary storage chamber being connected to the inner cylinder; the method further includes: The second water inlet duration of the second water inlet pipeline is determined based on the water inlet volume. After the first water inlet pipe is opened for a first water inlet duration, the second water inlet pipe is controlled to open for a second water inlet duration so that the water flows through the temporary storage chamber and enters the inner cylinder.

6. The detergent dispensing method for a washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes, when spraying the washing foam into the inner drum: The inner cylinder is controlled to rotate at a preset speed.

7. The detergent dispensing method for a washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Before obtaining the detergent dispensing amount from the detergent dispensing module and the water inlet amount from the water inlet module, the method further includes: Obtain the weight of the clothes in the inner drum; The amount of clothing to be disposed of and the amount of water to be ingested are determined based on the weight of the clothing.

8. A washing machine, characterized in that, include: Inner tube, used for storing clothing; The water inlet module includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe; The detergent dispensing module includes a detergent storage section, a dispensing section, an air vent, and a foaming section. The detergent storage section includes: a storage cavity for long-term storage of detergent; and a temporary storage cavity for temporary storage of detergent. The first liquid inlet of the distribution section is connected to the first water outlet of the first water inlet pipe, and the second liquid inlet of the distribution section is connected to the detergent outlet of the storage chamber, so that the detergent and water flow form a washing solution in the distribution section; The mixing outlet of the distribution section is connected to the gas-mixing foaming section at a first interface, the vent pipe is connected to the gas-mixing foaming section at a second interface, and the third interface of the gas-mixing foaming section is connected to the inner cylinder, so that air and washing solution are introduced into the inner cylinder after forming washing foam in the gas-mixing foaming section. The third inlet of the distribution section is connected to the second outlet of the second water inlet pipe, and the second outlet of the distribution section is connected to the temporary storage chamber. The temporary storage chamber is connected to the inner cylinder through a pipe so that water flows through the temporary storage chamber and then enters the inner cylinder.

9. The washing machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The distribution unit includes: The first channel, the second liquid inlet, the first liquid inlet and the mixture outlet are disposed in the first channel; The second channel, wherein the third inlet and the second outlet are disposed in the second channel.

10. A computer-readable medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program implements the detergent dispensing method of the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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