Washing equipment, control method and control device thereof and storage medium
By introducing a magnetization process into the washing equipment to reduce the hardness of the washing water before heating, the problem of scale nucleation and growth is solved, heating efficiency and equipment reliability are improved, and service life is extended.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511657399.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing washing equipment is prone to scale buildup during long-term use, which affects heating efficiency and equipment reliability, leading to increased energy consumption and the risk of failure.
A magnetization process is introduced before heating to reduce the hardness of the washing water to below the preset hardness before heating, thereby inhibiting the nucleation and growth of scale. The process also incorporates intelligent detection and dynamic adjustment of magnetization parameters to adapt to different washing conditions.
It significantly reduces the risk of scaling on the heater surface, improves heat exchange efficiency and long-term operational reliability of the equipment, and extends the service life of the equipment.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and particularly relates to a washing device and its control method, control device and storage medium. Background Technology
[0002] In related technologies, most residential washing machines use tap water with high hardness, some even reaching 400 mg / L, which seriously affects users' daily lives. Calcium and magnesium ions in hard water easily form insoluble scale on the surface of core components such as the washing machine heater during the washing process, especially under heating conditions. The continuous accumulation of scale not only significantly reduces heat exchange efficiency and increases energy consumption, but may also cause the heater to overheat, dry-burn, or even break down, leading to equipment malfunctions and seriously affecting the reliability and lifespan of the washing machine, causing considerable inconvenience to users. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This application provides a washing device and its control method, control device and storage medium to solve the problem that scale easily condenses on the heating device of existing washing devices during long-term use.
[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a control method for a washing device, the washing device being equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device, the magnetizing device being configured to magnetize washing water, and the heating device being configured to heat the washing water, the control method comprising: In response to a preset command, the magnetization device is controlled to turn on; Get the current hardness value of the wash water; If the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, the magnetization device is turned off and the heating device is turned on to wash the clothes to be washed.
[0005] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed specifically includes: The heating device is controlled to heat the washing water to an intermediate temperature and then stop heating. The magnetization device is turned on and remains on for a preset duration. The heating device is turned on to heat the washing water to the target temperature for washing.
[0006] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes includes: acquiring the heating power of the heating device; and when the heating power is lower than a preset power, controlling the magnetizing device to turn on and continue for a preset duration. And / or, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed includes: obtaining the heating rate of the washing water; and if the heating rate is lower than a preset rate, controlling the magnetizing device to turn on and continue for a preset time.
[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the control method further includes: Obtain material information of the clothes to be washed; Based on the material information, the target temperature is determined; The preset hardness is determined based on the target temperature.
[0008] In some embodiments of this application, after the heating device is turned on to wash the clothes and the clothes are detected to be removed, the control method further includes: Control the water intake of the washing equipment to the preset cleaning water level; The magnetization device and the heating device are turned on to heat the water to a preset cleaning temperature and maintain it for a preset cleaning time. Control the washing equipment to drain the water.
[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the control method further includes: Obtain historical washing data from the washing equipment; Based on the historical washing data, the scaling risk level of the heating device is determined; Based on the scale risk level, the magnetization device is controlled to be turned on or off, and the magnetization parameters of the magnetization device are adjusted.
[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the control method further includes: Obtain the initial hardness value of the washing water when the washing equipment is filled with water; Based on the initial hardness value, the magnetization parameters of the magnetization device are adjusted.
[0011] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a control device for a washing machine, the washing machine being equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device, the magnetizing device being configured to magnetize washing water, and the heating device being configured to heat the washing water, the control device comprising: A magnetization module is used to control the magnetization device to turn on in response to a preset command; The acquisition module is used to acquire the current hardness value of the wash water; The heating and washing module is used to control the magnetization device to turn off and the heating device to turn on when the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, so as to wash the clothes to be washed.
[0012] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a washing apparatus, including: A washing drum is equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. A sensor configured to detect the current hardness value of the wash water; The controller is electrically connected to the magnetizing device, the heating device, and the sensor to execute the control method of the washing equipment described in the above embodiments.
[0013] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the control method for the washing equipment as described in the above embodiments.
[0014] The control method for a washing device provided in this application embodiment includes a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. The control method includes: responding to a preset command to control the magnetizing device to turn on; obtaining the current hardness value of the washing water; and if the current hardness value is lower than a preset hardness value, controlling the magnetizing device to turn off and controlling the heating device to turn on to wash the clothes. By introducing a magnetization treatment step before the heating stage, the hardness value of the washing water is reduced to a preset hardness before heating is started, which changes the form of hardness ions in the washing water, thereby inhibiting the nucleation and growth of scale. This reduces scale-forming substances at the source, significantly reduces the risk of scale formation on the heater surface, and effectively ensures the heat exchange efficiency and long-term operational reliability of the heating device.
[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method for the washing equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0019] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device for the washing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0022] Figure label: 100. Washing drum; 200. Magnetizing device; 300. Circulating water circuit. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.
[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0026] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0027] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0028] In related technologies, most residential washing machines use tap water with high hardness, some even reaching 400 mg / L, which seriously affects users' daily lives. Calcium and magnesium ions in hard water easily form insoluble scale on the surface of core components such as the washing machine heater during the washing process, especially under heating conditions. The continuous accumulation of scale not only significantly reduces heat exchange efficiency and increases energy consumption, but may also cause the heater to overheat, dry-burn, or even break down, leading to equipment malfunctions and seriously affecting the reliability and lifespan of the washing machine, causing considerable inconvenience to users.
[0029] This application provides a washing device and its control method, control apparatus, and storage medium to solve the problem of scale buildup in the heating element of existing washing devices during long-term use. The following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-4 Please provide an explanation.
[0030] The control method for washing equipment provided in this application embodiment can be applied to washing equipment such as drum washing machines, pulsator washing machines, washing equipment, and washer-dryer sets. The washing equipment is equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the control method for the washing equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0031] refer to Figure 1 As shown, the control method for the washing equipment may include: S101: In response to a preset command, the magnetization device is turned on; Understandably, a preset command is a trigger signal to start the magnetized water treatment program. It can originate from one or more sources. For example, after a user selects a specific washing program through the control panel of the washing machine, a smart terminal app (such as a mobile app), or a voice assistant, the system will automatically generate the preset command. Alternatively, a separate water softening or magnetization function button can be set up, which the user can actively trigger to generate the preset command.
[0032] Alternatively, the washing machine's control system can automatically generate commands based on its built-in logic. For example, the system can remember the water usage from the last wash or, based on factory default settings for different regions, automatically issue commands when it determines that water treatment is needed. Optionally, the system can combine geographical location information or built-in water quality map data to automatically trigger preset commands during washing when it identifies a hard water area.
[0033] Optionally, when the washing equipment is equipped with a water hardness sensor, the system can automatically generate a preset command to start the anti-scaling program when the sensor detects that the hardness of the water exceeds a certain basic threshold at the initial stage of water intake.
[0034] Optionally, the magnetizing device can be installed in the water inlet pipe of the washing equipment or in the circulation pipe of the washing equipment. When the magnetizing device is installed in the circulation pipe of the washing equipment, it can fully magnetize the water during the water circulation process and reduce its hardness.
[0035] S102: Obtain the current hardness value of the wash water; For example, the washing equipment has a built-in online water hardness sensor. This sensor detects water samples flowing through its probe in real time or at fixed time intervals (e.g., every 5 seconds) and transmits an electrical signal (e.g., voltage, current, or digital signal) representing the hardness value to the control system. The control system then uses a built-in algorithm to convert the electrical signal into a specific hardness value.
[0036] S103: When the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, the magnetization device is turned off and the heating device is turned on to wash the clothes to be washed.
[0037] When the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, the system determines that the water has been sufficiently softened and meets the conditions for safe heating. At this time, the control system shuts off the magnetization device to save energy, reduce unnecessary electromagnetic interference, and extend the service life of the magnetization device itself. The heating device is then turned on to heat the softened wash water. Subsequently, the washing equipment will continue to perform the subsequent washing, rinsing, and spin-drying steps according to the selected program.
[0038] When the current hardness value is greater than or equal to the preset hardness, the system determines that the water softening is insufficient and the heating conditions are not met. At this time, the control system will keep the magnetization device on and continue to execute step S102, cyclically detecting until the current hardness value meets the condition of being lower than the preset hardness. This ensures that heating will not be blindly started when the water quality does not meet the standard, thereby achieving as much scale prevention protection as possible.
[0039] By introducing a magnetization treatment step before the heating stage, the hardness of the wash water is reduced to a preset hardness before heating is initiated. This alters the form of hardness ions in the wash water, thereby inhibiting the nucleation and growth of scale. This reduces scale-forming substances at the source, significantly lowering the risk of scale buildup on the heater surface and effectively ensuring the heat exchange efficiency and long-term operational reliability of the heating device.
[0040] In one optional implementation, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed specifically includes: controlling the heating device to heat the washing water to an intermediate temperature and then pausing the heating; controlling the magnetization device to turn on and continue for a preset time; and controlling the heating device to turn on and heat the washing water to a target temperature for washing.
[0041] By dividing the heating process into two stages—an intermediate temperature stage and a target temperature stage—and introducing magnetization during the intermediate temperature stage, this approach precisely targets the key physicochemical processes that lead to the formation of scale nuclei. At the intermediate temperature, the supersaturation of scale-forming ions in the water increases, placing it at a critical point for the formation of stable crystal nuclei. Applying a magnetizing field at this point can most effectively disrupt or deactivate crystal nuclei, with a significantly higher inhibition efficiency than a single magnetization treatment at room or high temperatures.
[0042] The magnetization device is turned off after a preset time, which avoids the magnetization device from running for a long time throughout the process, saves energy, and improves the energy efficiency ratio of the magnetization process.
[0043] In one optional embodiment, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed includes: acquiring the heating power of the heating device; and when the heating power is lower than a preset power, controlling the magnetizing device to turn on and continue for a preset time. In another optional embodiment, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed includes: acquiring the temperature rise rate of the washing water; and when the temperature rise rate is lower than a preset rate, controlling the magnetizing device to turn on and continue for a preset time.
[0044] In this embodiment, when the heating power is detected to be lower than the preset power, or the heating rate of the washing water is lower than the preset rate, it indicates that there may be a lot of scale buildup on the surface of the heating device, affecting heating efficiency. By monitoring the heating power or heating rate, two physical parameters that directly reflect heat exchange efficiency, this solution can indirectly and accurately assess the scaling condition on the surface of the heating device. When the parameters are lower than the preset threshold, it indicates that scale has begun to negatively affect heating performance. At this time, the magnetization device is triggered, achieving precise and timely triggering of the scale inhibition operation, avoiding the lag or energy waste that may be caused by traditional timed control.
[0045] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: acquiring material information of the clothes to be washed; determining a target temperature based on the material information; and determining a preset hardness based on the target temperature.
[0046] Traditional scale inhibition solutions typically use fixed preset hardness thresholds, failing to differentiate between actual risks under various washing conditions. This solution, by acquiring material information of the garments to be washed (e.g., cotton, linen, synthetic fibers, wool), first determines the target temperature most suitable for washing that material. Since the rate of scale formation is positively correlated with temperature, different target temperatures (e.g., 90℃ for cotton and linen washing versus 60℃ for synthetic fiber washing) correspond to drastically different levels of scale risk. Based on this, the washing equipment can dynamically set a preset hardness value that adapts to the current scale risk. For example, for cotton and linen programs requiring high-temperature washing, the system sets a stricter preset hardness threshold to ensure foolproof scale inhibition protection under high-temperature, high-risk conditions; while for low-temperature synthetic fiber programs, the preset hardness threshold can be appropriately relaxed to avoid unnecessary energy consumption, improving the system's intelligence and overall energy efficiency.
[0047] In an optional implementation, after the heating device is turned on, the laundry is washed, and the laundry is detected to be removed, the control method further includes: controlling the washing equipment to fill with water to a preset cleaning water level; controlling the magnetizing device and the heating device to turn on, heating the water to a preset cleaning temperature, and maintaining the preset cleaning time; and controlling the washing equipment to drain the water.
[0048] In this embodiment, after washing, a small amount of moisture and loose dirt inevitably remain inside the washing equipment, especially on the surface of the heating element and the inner drum wall. These residues can easily lead to secondary crystallization of limescale. This solution automatically executes an independent cleaning program after washing and when the clothes are removed. Utilizing the synergistic effect of the magnetization and heating elements, the entire water system is thoroughly cleaned. Magnetization softens and removes the initial limescale that has just adhered to the surface of the heating element or the inner drum arm, while heating accelerates this process and provides a certain degree of sterilization. By executing this cleaning program after washing, the accumulation of limescale is effectively prevented, avoiding the problem of continuous limescale buildup and achieving preventative limescale removal. This reduces the risk of malfunctions such as limescale clogging pipes, damaging sensors, or causing the heater to dry out, thereby significantly extending the service life of the washing equipment.
[0049] Understandably, the preset water level, preset cleaning temperature, and preset time can be set according to actual needs, and this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on them.
[0050] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: acquiring historical washing data of the washing equipment; determining the scaling risk level of the heating device based on the historical washing data; controlling the opening or closing of the magnetization device based on the scaling risk level, and adjusting the magnetization parameters of the magnetization device.
[0051] Traditional methods rely on single-point detection of current water quality or real-time feedback on current heating performance. This solution, however, analyzes historical washing data to achieve precise quantification and proactive prediction of scaling risk. Historical washing data may include, but is not limited to, cumulative usage counts, cumulative heating duration, usage frequency across different temperature ranges, water hardness in the region, and historical fault records. The control system uses built-in algorithms to comprehensively analyze this data, accurately calculating the current scaling risk level of the heating device and taking corresponding measures, thus improving the intelligence level of the washing equipment.
[0052] For low-risk levels, the system may determine that the current scale buildup is minor and requires no intervention, or it may only use a shorter magnetization time in a specific program to save energy. For medium-risk levels, the system can proactively activate the magnetization device and use standard magnetization intensity and time as routine preventative maintenance. For high-risk levels, the system can increase the frequency of magnetization device activation and dynamically adjust magnetization parameters, such as increasing magnetization intensity, extending magnetization time, or even sending alerts to remind users to perform cleaning and maintenance to remove existing scale.
[0053] In an optional implementation, the control method further includes: acquiring the initial hardness value of the washing water when the washing equipment is filled with water; and adjusting the magnetization parameters of the magnetization device based on the initial hardness value.
[0054] It should be noted that traditional methods typically use fixed magnetization parameters to magnetize water. For low-hardness water, this may result in overtreatment and wasted energy; while for high-hardness water, it may result in undertreatment and fail to achieve the desired scale inhibition effect.
[0055] This solution obtains the initial hardness value of the washing water upon inlet, providing the most critical decision-making basis for the control system. Based on this initial hardness value, the system can dynamically adjust the operating parameters of the magnetization device. For example, when extremely hard water is detected (e.g., >300 mg / L), the system can automatically increase the current of the magnetization coil to enhance the magnetic field strength and extend the magnetization treatment time, ensuring thorough and complete treatment of a large number of scale-forming ions. Conversely, when relatively soft water is detected (e.g., <150 mg / L), the system can use a lower magnetic field strength and a shorter treatment time, meeting basic scale inhibition requirements while avoiding energy waste.
[0056] The control method for a washing device provided in this application embodiment includes a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. The control method includes: responding to a preset command to control the magnetizing device to turn on; obtaining the current hardness value of the washing water; and if the current hardness value is lower than a preset hardness value, controlling the magnetizing device to turn off and controlling the heating device to turn on to wash the clothes. By introducing a magnetization treatment step before the heating stage, the hardness ion form in the washing water is changed, thereby inhibiting the nucleation and growth of scale. This reduces scale-forming substances at the source, significantly reduces the risk of scale formation on the heater surface, and effectively ensures the heat exchange efficiency and long-term operational reliability of the heating device.
[0057] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a control device for a washing machine. The washing machine is equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. (See reference...) Figure 2 As shown, the control device includes: Magnetization module 201 is used to control the magnetization device to turn on in response to a preset command; The acquisition module 202 is used to acquire the current hardness value of the washing water; The heating and washing module 203 is used to control the magnetization device to turn off and the heating device to turn on when the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, so as to wash the clothes to be washed.
[0058] Furthermore, the control device may also include a control module for performing other steps in the control method of the washing equipment described above.
[0059] The control device for the washing equipment in this embodiment can be applied to the washing equipment and configured to execute the steps of the control method for the washing equipment in the above embodiment. The specific implementation method can be referred to the above embodiment, and this embodiment will not elaborate on it.
[0060] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a washing device, with reference to... Figure 3 As shown, the device includes: a washing drum 100, equipped with a magnetizing device 200 and a heating device, wherein the magnetizing device 200 is configured to magnetize the washing water and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water; a sensor configured to detect the current hardness value of the washing water; and a controller electrically connected to the magnetizing device 200, the heating device and the sensor to execute the control method of the washing equipment described in the above embodiment.
[0061] Optionally, the magnetization device 200 is installed on the circulating water circuit 300 of the washing machine. Magnetized water has reduced hardness and is less prone to scale formation. However, the heating element in a washing machine's hot water cycle often forms scale due to hard water. By adding a magnetization module to the circulating water circuit 300 and controlling the heating sequence, the washing water is first magnetized to soften it before the heating element is activated. This significantly reduces the likelihood of scale formation on and around the heating element, extending its lifespan and improving heating efficiency. The specific washing process may include: S1: Start the washing program, proceed to S2; S2: Weigh the clothes, weigh the value W, get the set number of rinses K, and proceed to S3; S3: Water enters through the inlet valve, proceeding to S4; S4: Determine the water level H1 in the tank. If it is ≥ H0 (the water level set by the program), proceed to S5. S5: Entering the main wash phase; S6: Start the circulation pump and hardness sensor to circulate the washing water and soften it through the magnetization module; S7: Start the heating element to heat and wash until the entire washing process is complete.
[0062] Figure 4 An example is a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the electronic device may include a processor 401, a communication interface 402, a memory 403, and a communication bus 404. The processor 401, communication interface 402, and memory 403 communicate with each other via the communication bus 404. The processor 401 can call logical instructions stored in the memory 403 to execute the steps of the control method for the washing device.
[0063] Furthermore, the logical instructions in the aforementioned memory 403 can be implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application 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 of the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory 403 (ROM), random access memory 403 (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.
[0064] On the other hand, this application also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium. The computer program includes program instructions, and when the program instructions are executed by a computer, the computer is able to execute the control method of the washing equipment provided in the above-described method embodiments.
[0065] In another aspect, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by processor 401, is implemented to perform the control method of the washing equipment provided in the above embodiments.
[0066] Computer-readable storage media can be any available medium or data storage device that can be accessed by a processor, including but not limited to magnetic storage (such as floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, magneto-optical disks (MOs), etc.), optical storage (such as CDs, DVDs, BDs, HVDs, etc.), and semiconductor storage (such as ROMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, non-volatile memory (NAND flash), solid-state drives (SSDs)).
[0067] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and 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 modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.
[0068] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each embodiment can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk, etc., including several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of various embodiments or some parts of embodiments.
[0069] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.
[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A control method for a washing machine, characterized in that, The washing equipment is equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. The control method includes: In response to a preset command, the magnetization device is controlled to turn on; Get the current hardness value of the wash water; If the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, the magnetization device is turned off and the heating device is turned on to wash the clothes to be washed.
2. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The process of controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed specifically includes: The heating device is controlled to heat the washing water to an intermediate temperature and then stop heating. The magnetization device is turned on and remains on for a preset duration. The heating device is turned on to heat the washing water to the target temperature for washing.
3. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed includes: acquiring the heating power of the heating device; and when the heating power is lower than a preset power, controlling the magnetizing device to turn on and continue for a preset duration. And / or, controlling the heating device to turn on and wash the clothes to be washed includes: obtaining the heating rate of the washing water; and if the heating rate is lower than a preset rate, controlling the magnetizing device to turn on and continue for a preset time.
4. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Obtain material information of the clothes to be washed; Based on the material information, the target temperature is determined; The preset hardness is determined based on the target temperature.
5. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the heating device is turned on and the laundry is started to be washed, and after the laundry is detected to have been removed, the control method further includes: Control the water intake of the washing equipment to the preset cleaning water level; The magnetization device and the heating device are turned on to heat the water to a preset cleaning temperature and maintain it for a preset cleaning time. Control the washing equipment to drain the water.
6. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Obtain historical washing data from the washing equipment; Based on the historical washing data, the scaling risk level of the heating device is determined; Based on the scale risk level, the magnetization device is controlled to be turned on or off, and the magnetization parameters of the magnetization device are adjusted.
7. The control method for the washing equipment according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Obtain the initial hardness value of the washing water when the washing equipment is filled with water; Based on the initial hardness value, the magnetization parameters of the magnetization device are adjusted.
8. A control device for a washing machine, characterized in that, The washing equipment is equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. The control device includes: A magnetization module is used to control the magnetization device to turn on in response to a preset command; The acquisition module is used to acquire the current hardness value of the wash water; The heating and washing module is used to control the magnetization device to turn off and the heating device to turn on when the current hardness value is lower than the preset hardness, so as to wash the clothes to be washed.
9. A washing device, characterized in that, include: A washing drum is equipped with a magnetizing device and a heating device. The magnetizing device is configured to magnetize the washing water, and the heating device is configured to heat the washing water. A sensor configured to detect the current hardness value of the wash water; The controller is electrically connected to the magnetizing device, the heating device, and the sensor to perform the control method of the washing equipment according to any one of claims 1-7.
10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When executed by a processor, the computer program implements the steps of the control method for the washing apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-7.