Clothes dryer, control method and control device thereof and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a clothes dryer, a control method and device of the clothes dryer and a storage medium, and the control method comprises the steps that when a compressor is not started, the initial temperature in an air duct pipe is obtained; according to the temperature range in which the initial temperature falls, a target drying mode is determined from multiple drying modes, and the temperature range is in one-to-one correspondence with the drying modes; a compressor is started, and the working temperature in the air duct pipe is obtained; and controlling the cooling fan to operate according to the target drying mode, the working temperature and the initial temperature. The initial temperature in the air duct pipe serves as the environment temperature and is compared with the working temperature to serve as a judgment standard for starting of the cooling fan, operation of the cooling fan is fused into a drying program, condensate water generated due to the fact that the temperature difference between the interior of the clothes dryer and the environment temperature is too large can be reduced through original devices of the clothes dryer, and the drying efficiency of the clothes dryer is improved. The problems of electric device failure and the like caused by condensed water gathering can be reduced, and then the user experience can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of dryer technology, and in particular relates to a dryer and its control method, control device and storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of heat pump dryers, their application areas are quite wide, and the operating environments vary considerably. During the drying process, heat pump dryers generate condensation due to heat exchange between the machine's internal and external components. Especially in environments with low temperature and high humidity or high temperature and high humidity, this condensation can accumulate inside the machine, such as in the casing and control board, potentially leading to electrical component failure and reducing the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a clothes dryer and its control method, control device and storage medium, which can reduce problems such as electrical component failure caused by condensation accumulation, thereby improving the user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a control method for a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan. The compressor is used to exchange heat with the inner drum through the air duct. The cooling fan is used to blow the heat generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the clothes dryer to cool the compressor. The control method includes: When the compressor is not started, the initial temperature inside the air duct is obtained; Based on the temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, a target drying mode is determined from multiple drying modes, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode; Start the compressor and obtain the operating temperature inside the air duct; The cooling fan is controlled to operate according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature.

[0005] Optionally, the multiple drying modes include a first drying mode, a second drying mode, and a third drying mode; the step of determining a target drying mode from the multiple drying modes based on the temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode, includes: If the initial temperature is less than the first threshold, then the first drying mode is selected as the target drying mode; If the initial temperature is between the first threshold and the second threshold, then the second drying mode is selected as the target drying mode, and the second threshold is greater than the first threshold; If the initial temperature is greater than the second threshold, then the third drying mode is selected as the target drying mode.

[0006] Optionally, controlling the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature includes: When the target drying mode is the first drying mode, the cooling fan is started and stopped at a timed interval after the compressor starts for the first time period and runs at the first speed. During the drying process, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within a first time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to speed up to a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0007] Optionally, controlling the operation of the cooling fan based on the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature further includes: When the target drying mode is the second drying mode, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the second time period, the cooling fan is started.

[0008] Optionally, when the target drying mode is the second drying mode, if the operating temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within a second time period, after starting the cooling fan, the control method further includes: If the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is less than the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to run at a first speed. If the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, the cooling fan is controlled to operate at a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0009] Optionally, controlling the operation of the cooling fan based on the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature further includes: When the target drying mode is the third drying mode, the cooling fan is started at the same time as the compressor is started, and the cooling fan is controlled to run at the first speed. During the drying process, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the third time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to operate at a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0010] Optionally, after controlling the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature, the control method further includes: The humidity of the clothes inside the inner drum is obtained; When the humidity of the clothing is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the first drying time is operated in timed drying mode.

[0011] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a control device for a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan. The compressor is used to exchange heat with the inner drum through the air duct. The cooling fan is used to blow the hot air generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the clothes dryer to cool the compressor. The control device includes: The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the initial temperature inside the air duct when the compressor is not started. The determining unit is used to determine a target drying mode from multiple drying modes based on the temperature range into which the initial temperature falls, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode; The second acquisition unit is used to start the compressor and acquire the working temperature inside the air duct. The control unit is used to control the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature and the initial temperature.

[0012] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed on a computer, causes the computer to perform the control method for a clothes dryer as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0013] Fourthly, embodiments of this application also provide a clothes dryer, comprising: The inner tube is used to hold clothing; A compressor and an air duct, wherein the compressor is used for heat exchange with the inner cylinder through the air duct; A cooling fan is used to blow the hot air generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the dryer to cool the compressor. A processor, electrically connected to both the compressor and the cooling fan, is used to execute the control method for the dryer as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0014] In the clothes dryer and its control method, control device and storage medium provided in the embodiments of this application, the initial temperature inside the air duct is used as the ambient temperature and compared with the working temperature as the judgment criterion for starting the cooling fan. The operation of the cooling fan is integrated into the drying program. By using the original components of the clothes dryer, the condensation caused by the large temperature difference between the inside of the clothes dryer and the ambient temperature can be reduced. This can reduce the failure of electrical components caused by the accumulation of condensation, thereby improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] 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.

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a third flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a fourth flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of the control device for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] With the increasing popularity of heat pump dryers, their application areas are quite wide, and the operating environments vary considerably. During the drying process, heat pump dryers generate condensation due to heat exchange between the machine's internal and external components. Especially in environments with low temperature and high humidity or high temperature and high humidity, this condensation can accumulate inside the machine, such as in the casing and control board, potentially leading to electrical component failure and reducing the user experience.

[0025] Based on this, this application provides a control method for a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan. The compressor exchanges heat with the inner drum through the air duct, and the cooling fan blows the hot air generated by the compressor to the outside of the dryer to cool the compressor. The control method includes: acquiring the initial temperature inside the air duct when the compressor is not started; determining a target drying mode from multiple drying modes based on the temperature range falling within the initial temperature, with each temperature range corresponding to a drying mode; starting the compressor and acquiring the working temperature inside the air duct; and controlling the operation of the cooling fan based on the target drying mode, the working temperature, and the initial temperature. The initial temperature inside the air duct is used as the ambient temperature and compared with the working temperature as the criterion for starting the cooling fan. The operation of the cooling fan is integrated into the drying process. By utilizing the existing components of the clothes dryer, condensation caused by the large temperature difference between the inside of the dryer and the ambient temperature can be reduced, thus reducing problems such as electrical component failure due to condensation accumulation and improving the user experience.

[0026] To reduce the impact of condensate on the internal electrical components of the dryer, embodiments of this application provide a dryer and its control method, control device, and storage medium, which will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a first flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. The embodiment of this application provides a control method for a clothes dryer, wherein the dryer includes an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan. The inner drum is used to hold clothes and can be in the form of a roller drum, thus the clothes dryer can be a roller drum type dryer. The compressor is one of the main components in the dryer that performs the drying function. The compressor can be part of a heat pump system, and it is used to exchange heat with the inner drum through the air duct, thereby continuously expelling moisture from the clothes to dry them. The cooling fan is used to cool the heat pump system to prevent overheating, or in other words, the cooling fan is used to blow the heat generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the dryer to cool the compressor. The control method for the clothes dryer includes: Step S110: Obtain the initial temperature inside the air duct when the compressor is not started.

[0028] The main reason why condensation easily forms inside a clothes dryer is the large temperature difference between the inside of the dryer and the ambient temperature, which is exacerbated by humidity. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain the temperature of the environment in which the dryer is located.

[0029] For example, the initial temperature inside the air duct can be used as the ambient temperature. When the compressor is not running, the temperature inside the air duct is similar to the ambient temperature outside the dryer. Therefore, the temperature inside the air duct can be used as the ambient temperature. Furthermore, the temperature can be collected using the temperature sensor already present in the air duct, thus eliminating the need for additional temperature sensors and improving the utilization efficiency of the device.

[0030] The initial temperature can be the average temperature over a period of time. For example, a temperature sensor inside the duct can continuously detect the temperature. If the compressor does not start within a preset time, the computer board can process the temperature data detected by the temperature sensor within the preset time and take the average value to obtain the initial temperature.

[0031] Step S120: Based on the temperature range in which the initial temperature falls, determine the target drying mode from multiple drying modes, with each temperature range corresponding to a drying mode.

[0032] The initial temperature inside the air duct can represent the ambient temperature. Based on the preset temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, the target drying mode is determined from multiple drying modes. The temperature range and drying mode correspond one-to-one, which can be achieved through a preset mapping table. The target drying mode can be determined based on the initial temperature range and the mapping table. Furthermore, the operating speed and start-up timing of the cooling fan differ across drying modes, thus adapting to the ambient temperature and mitigating condensation issues.

[0033] Step S130: Start the compressor and obtain the working temperature inside the air duct.

[0034] After obtaining the initial temperature, the drying program can be started. During the drying program, the compressor needs to be started and the temperature sensor in the air duct needs to continuously monitor the temperature change inside the air duct. The temperature inside the air duct during the compressor operation is taken as the working temperature, which is also the temperature inside the dryer. The greater the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature, the easier it is for condensation to form inside the dryer.

[0035] Step S140: Control the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, working temperature and initial temperature.

[0036] The target drying mode, operating temperature, and initial temperature determine when the cooling fan should start and its operating speed. If the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is too large, it indicates that the internal system temperature of the dryer is too high. In this case, the cooling fan speed can be increased to cool the inside of the dryer. Conversely, in target drying mode, the cooling fan's operating speed is dynamically adjusted based on the operating temperature and the initial temperature, thereby reducing the difference between the two temperatures and thus minimizing condensation.

[0037] In the control method for the dryer provided in this application embodiment, the initial temperature inside the air duct is used as the ambient temperature and compared with the working temperature as the judgment criterion for starting the cooling fan. The operation of the cooling fan is integrated into the drying program. By utilizing the original components of the dryer, the condensation caused by the large temperature difference between the inside of the dryer and the ambient temperature can be reduced. This can reduce problems such as electrical component failure caused by condensation accumulation, thereby improving the user experience.

[0038] The drying modes may include a first drying mode, a second drying mode, and a third drying mode, with different start-up times and operating speeds for the cooling fans in each mode. The temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode; please refer to one implementation example. Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 This is a second flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. Step S120: Based on the temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, determine the target drying mode from multiple drying modes, where each temperature range corresponds one-to-one with a drying mode, including: Step S121: If the initial temperature is less than the first threshold, then select the first drying mode as the target drying mode.

[0039] Step S122: If the initial temperature is between the first threshold and the second threshold, then select the second drying mode as the target drying mode, where the second threshold is greater than the first threshold.

[0040] Step S123: If the initial temperature is greater than the second threshold, then select the third drying mode as the target drying mode.

[0041] Regarding steps S121 to S123: The initial temperature range is divided into three intervals using a first threshold and a second threshold. For example, the first threshold can be 20℃ and the second threshold can be 25℃. That is to say, when the initial temperature is less than 20℃, the first drying mode is selected as the target drying mode; when the initial temperature is between 20℃ and 25℃, the second drying mode is selected as the target drying mode; and when the initial temperature is greater than 25℃, the third drying mode is selected as the target drying mode.

[0042] Depending on the initial temperature range, the cooling fan operates differently in each drying mode. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 This is a third flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. In one implementation, step S140, controlling the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, operating temperature, and initial temperature, includes: Step S141: When the target drying mode is the first drying mode, the cooling fan is started and stopped at a timed interval after the compressor starts for the first time period and runs at the first speed.

[0043] Step S142: During the drying process, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the first time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to speed up to the second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0044] Regarding steps S141 and S142: After determining the drying mode based on the initial temperature, such as when the target drying mode is determined to be the first drying mode based on the initial temperature, the cooling fan is started and runs at the first speed after the compressor starts for the first period. Alternatively, after the compressor starts, the cooling fan does not start during the first period, and then the cooling fan is periodically started and stopped. For example, the cooling fan's on duration can be set to 60 seconds, and its off duration to 40 seconds, and this frequency is repeated until the program ends, with the cooling fan operating at the first speed. This is because, since the initial temperature is below a first threshold, such as 20°C, while the temperature during drying usually exceeds 40°C, condensation is likely to accumulate in the first drying mode. To reduce condensation, after the compressor starts operating for the first period—which is also the system's heating phase—the cooling fan is used for heat dissipation as soon as the heating phase ends. This reduces the impact on the system's temperature rise and also reduces the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the system, thus reducing the risk of condensation.

[0045] Since the operating temperature in the air duct changes in real time, the cooling fan can also be dynamically adjusted. For example, during the drying process, if the temperature sensor detects that the operating temperature in the air duct is greater than or equal to a first set temperature for a first duration, and the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to a temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to increase its speed to a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0046] For example, the first set temperature can be 60℃, and the temperature difference threshold can be 37℃. If the working temperature is continuously greater than 60℃ within the first time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, it indicates that the system temperature is too high at this time. The cooling fan cannot be cooled down quickly by operating at the first speed. Therefore, the speed of the cooling fan is increased to the second speed.

[0047] In some embodiments, in order to improve the heat dissipation speed of the cooling fan, the start-stop ratio of the cooling fan at the second speed can be increased, such as the cooling fan being turned on for 60 seconds and the cooling fan being turned off for 30 seconds or 20 seconds.

[0048] Step S143: When the target drying mode is the second drying mode, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the second time period, the cooling fan is started.

[0049] Step S144: If the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is less than the temperature threshold difference, then control the cooling fan to run at the first speed.

[0050] Step S145: If the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then control the cooling fan to run at the second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0051] Regarding steps S143, S144, and S145: When the target drying mode is the second drying mode, if the operating temperature is higher than the first set temperature within the second time period, the cooling fan will be activated. In the second drying mode, the initial temperature is between the first threshold and the second threshold, and includes both the first threshold and the second threshold. For example, the first threshold is 20°C, and the second threshold is 25°C. That is to say, the ambient temperature is between 20°C and 25°C. The ambient temperature is slightly high. At this time, the comparison between the operating temperature and the first set temperature can be used to determine whether to turn on the cooling fan. For example, the first set temperature is 60°C. If the operating temperature is greater than or equal to 60°C within the second time period, it indicates that the temperature difference between the ambient temperature and the temperature inside the dryer is large and lasts for a long time, which poses a risk of condensation. Therefore, the cooling fan is turned on to cool down the air duct until the operating temperature in the duct is detected to be lower than the first set temperature, at which point the cooling fan is turned off.

[0052] The rotational speed of the cooling fan can be determined based on the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature.

[0053] For example, if the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is less than the temperature threshold difference, the cooling fan is controlled to run at the first speed. It should be noted that the temperature threshold difference can be 37°C. When the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is less than 37°C, it indicates that the system temperature is not very high. Therefore, using a lower speed (first speed) is sufficient, which can balance energy saving and cooling effect.

[0054] For example, if the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, the cooling fan is controlled to operate at a second speed, which is greater than the first speed. That is to say, if the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to 37°C, it indicates that the system temperature is high and a high-speed cooling fan is needed for rapid heat dissipation to reduce the risk of condensation.

[0055] Step S146: When the target drying mode is the third drying mode, start the cooling fan at the same time as starting the compressor, and control the cooling fan to run at the first speed.

[0056] Step S147: During the drying process, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the third time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then control the cooling fan to run at the second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

[0057] Regarding steps S146 and S147: When the target drying mode is the third drying mode, the ambient temperature is greater than 25°C, which means that the ambient temperature is high. If the humidity is also high, the risk of condensation is greater. Therefore, the cooling fan is started at the same time as the compressor, and the cooling fan is controlled to run at the first speed. During this process, the cooling fan can also be run with an on-off ratio of 60 seconds and 40 seconds until the program ends.

[0058] During the drying process, if the operating temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature (e.g., 60°C) within the third time period, and the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to a temperature threshold difference (e.g., 37°C), then the cooling fan is controlled to operate at a second speed, which is greater than the first speed. It is understandable that when the operating temperature remains high, rapid system cooling is necessary to reduce the temperature difference with the ambient temperature, thereby reducing condensation.

[0059] The steps described above are not the entire drying process; rather, they represent preliminary drying. After these steps are completed, a full timed drying cycle can be performed to completely dry the garments. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 This is a fourth flowchart illustrating the control method for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. In one embodiment, after step S140, which involves controlling the cooling fan to operate based on the target drying mode, operating temperature, and initial temperature, the control method for the clothes dryer further includes: Step S150: Obtain the humidity of the clothes inside the inner drum.

[0060] Step S160: When the humidity of the clothes is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, run the first drying time in timed drying mode.

[0061] In the aforementioned drying modes involving cooling fans, the primary purpose is to reduce condensation, but the clothes may not necessarily be completely dried. Therefore, after the target drying mode has finished, the humidity level of the clothes inside the drum can be measured to determine whether the clothes have been dried.

[0062] For example, when the humidity of the clothes is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the first drying time is run in timed drying mode, at which point the clothes are dried and the drying process ends.

[0063] For example, if the humidity of the clothes is greater than the humidity threshold, the drying in the target drying mode described above will continue until the humidity of the clothes is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, and then the timed drying mode will run for the first drying time.

[0064] The control method for a clothes dryer provided in this application uses the initial temperature inside the air duct as the ambient temperature and compares it with the operating temperature as the criterion for starting the cooling fan. The operation of the cooling fan is integrated into the drying process. By utilizing the existing components of the dryer, condensation caused by excessive temperature differences between the dryer's interior and the ambient environment can be reduced. This reduces the risk of electrical component failure due to condensation buildup, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, the operation of the cooling fan is dynamically adjusted based on the operating temperature and the initial temperature, ensuring that the cooling fan's operation is adapted to the overall system state, reducing both energy loss and condensation generation.

[0065] To facilitate better implementation of the control method for the clothes dryer according to the embodiments of this application, this application also provides a control device for the clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan. The inner drum is used to hold clothes and can be in the form of a roller drum, thus the clothes dryer can be a roller drum type. The compressor is one of the main components in the clothes dryer that performs the drying function. The compressor can be part of a heat pump system. The compressor is used to exchange heat with the inner drum through the air duct, thereby continuously expelling moisture from the clothes to dry them. The cooling fan is used to cool the heat pump system to prevent overheating, or in other words, the cooling fan is used to blow the heat generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the clothes dryer to cool the compressor. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a structural block diagram of the control device for a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. The control device 400 for the clothes dryer includes a first acquisition unit 410, a determination unit 420, a second acquisition unit 430, and a control unit 440.

[0066] The first acquisition unit 410 is used to acquire the initial temperature inside the air duct when the compressor is not started.

[0067] The determining unit 420 is used to determine the target drying mode from multiple drying modes based on the temperature range into which the initial temperature falls, with each temperature range corresponding to a drying mode.

[0068] The second acquisition unit 430 is used to start the compressor and acquire the working temperature inside the air duct. The control unit 440 is used to control the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, operating temperature and initial temperature.

[0069] All of the above technical solutions can be combined in any way to form optional embodiments of this application, and will not be described in detail here.

[0070] In the control device 400 for the dryer provided in this application embodiment, the initial temperature inside the air duct is used as the ambient temperature and compared with the working temperature as the judgment criterion for starting the cooling fan. The operation of the cooling fan is integrated into the drying program. By utilizing the original components of the dryer, the condensation caused by the large temperature difference between the inside of the dryer and the ambient temperature can be reduced. This can reduce problems such as electrical component failure caused by condensation accumulation, thereby improving the user experience.

[0071] Accordingly, this application also provides a clothes dryer (not shown in the figure), which includes an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan. The inner drum is used to hold clothes and can be in the form of a roller, thus the clothes dryer can be a roller-type clothes dryer. The compressor is one of the main components in the clothes dryer that performs the drying function. The compressor can be part of a heat pump system. The compressor is used to exchange heat with the inner drum through the air duct, thereby continuously expelling moisture from the clothes to dry them. The cooling fan is used to cool the heat pump system to prevent overheating, or in other words, the cooling fan is used to blow the heat generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the clothes dryer to cool the compressor. Of course, the clothes dryer may also include components such as a display panel, a cabinet, and a door, which will not be described in detail here.

[0072] Please see Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application. The clothes dryer 500 may further include a processor 509 with one or more processing cores, a memory 510 with one or more computer-readable storage media, and a computer program stored on the memory 510 and executable on the processor 509. The processor 509 is electrically connected to the memory 510. Those skilled in the art will understand that the structure of the clothes dryer 500 shown in the figure does not constitute a limitation on the clothes dryer, and it may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0073] The processor 509 is the control center of the dryer 500. It connects various parts of the dryer through various interfaces and lines. For example, the processor 509 can be electrically connected to the compressor and cooling fan. By running or loading software programs and / or modules stored in the memory 510, and calling data stored in the memory 510, it can perform various functions of the dryer 500 and process data, thereby monitoring the dryer 500 as a whole.

[0074] In this embodiment, the processor 509 in the dryer 500 loads the instructions corresponding to the processes of one or more applications into the memory 510 according to the following steps, and the processor 509 runs the applications stored in the memory 510 to achieve various functions: When the compressor is not started, the initial temperature inside the air duct is obtained; Based on the temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, a target drying mode is determined from multiple drying modes, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode; Start the compressor and obtain the operating temperature inside the air duct; The cooling fan is controlled to operate according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature.

[0075] For details on the implementation of each of the above operations, please refer to the previous examples, which will not be repeated here.

[0076] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the various methods of the above embodiments can be performed by instructions, or by instructions controlling related hardware. These instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium and loaded and executed by a processor.

[0077] Therefore, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium storing a plurality of computer programs that can be loaded by a processor to execute the steps in the control method for a clothes dryer provided in embodiments of this application.

[0078] The storage medium may include various media capable of storing program code, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0079] Since the computer program stored in the storage medium can execute the steps in the control method of the dryer provided in the embodiments of this application, the beneficial effects that can be achieved by any control method of the dryer provided in the embodiments of this application can be realized, as detailed in the previous embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0080] 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 in other embodiments.

[0081] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0082] The dryer and its control method, control device and storage medium provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A control method for a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer comprising an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan, wherein the compressor is used for heat exchange with the inner drum through the air duct, and the cooling fan is used to blow the heat generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the clothes dryer to cool the compressor; characterized in that, The control method includes: When the compressor is not started, the initial temperature inside the air duct is obtained; Based on the temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, a target drying mode is determined from multiple drying modes, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode; Start the compressor and obtain the operating temperature inside the air duct; The cooling fan is controlled to operate according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple drying modes include a first drying mode, a second drying mode, and a third drying mode; the step of determining a target drying mode from the multiple drying modes based on the temperature range within which the initial temperature falls, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode, includes: If the initial temperature is less than the first threshold, then the first drying mode is selected as the target drying mode; If the initial temperature is between the first threshold and the second threshold, then the second drying mode is selected as the target drying mode, and the second threshold is greater than the first threshold; If the initial temperature is greater than the second threshold, then the third drying mode is selected as the target drying mode.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of controlling the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature includes: When the target drying mode is the first drying mode, the cooling fan is started and stopped at a timed interval after the compressor starts for the first time period and runs at the first speed. During the drying process, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within a first time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to speed up to a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

4. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method of controlling the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature further includes: When the target drying mode is the second drying mode, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the second time period, the cooling fan is started.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the target drying mode is the second drying mode, if the operating temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within a second time period, and the cooling fan is started, the control method further includes: If the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is less than the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to run at a first speed. If the difference between the operating temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, the cooling fan is controlled to operate at a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

6. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method of controlling the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature further includes: When the target drying mode is the third drying mode, the cooling fan is started at the same time as the compressor is started, and the cooling fan is controlled to run at the first speed. During the drying process, if the working temperature is greater than or equal to the first set temperature within the third time period, and the difference between the working temperature and the initial temperature is greater than or equal to the temperature threshold difference, then the cooling fan is controlled to run at a second speed, which is greater than the first speed.

7. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, After controlling the cooling fan to operate according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature, and the initial temperature, the control method further includes: The humidity of the clothes inside the inner drum is obtained; When the humidity of the clothing is less than or equal to the humidity threshold, the first drying time is operated in timed drying mode.

8. A control device for a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer comprising an inner drum, a compressor, an air duct, and a cooling fan, wherein the compressor is used for heat exchange with the inner drum through the air duct, and the cooling fan is used to blow the hot air generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the clothes dryer to cool the compressor; characterized in that, The control device includes: The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the initial temperature inside the air duct when the compressor is not started. The determining unit is used to determine a target drying mode from multiple drying modes based on the temperature range into which the initial temperature falls, wherein the temperature range corresponds one-to-one with the drying mode; The second acquisition unit is used to start the compressor and acquire the working temperature inside the air duct. The control unit is used to control the operation of the cooling fan according to the target drying mode, the operating temperature and the initial temperature.

9. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the computer program is executed on a computer, it causes the computer to perform the control method for a clothes dryer as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

10. A clothes dryer, characterized in that, include: The inner tube is used to hold clothing; A compressor and an air duct, wherein the compressor is used for heat exchange with the inner cylinder through the air duct; A cooling fan is used to blow the hot air generated by the compressor during operation to the outside of the dryer to cool the compressor. A processor is electrically connected to the compressor and the cooling fan respectively, and the processor is used to execute the control method of the dryer as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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