Water inlet control method, device and equipment of clothes treatment equipment and storage medium

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and particularly relates to a water inlet control method, device and equipment of clothes treatment equipment and a storage medium. After the clothes weight and the fabric material of the clothes in the inner drum are obtained, the water absorption rate of the clothes is determined according to the clothes material, then the clothes weight and the water absorption rate of the clothes, a washing program selected by a user and an expected water level height value are comprehensively considered, the washing water consumption needed in the treatment process of the clothes is determined, and finally the water consumption is reduced. And controlling the clothes processing equipment to execute water inlet operation according to the washing water consumption. According to the method, the problem that the water level cannot reach the preset water level height after primary water inflow due to inaccurate calculation of the primary water inflow is solved, the problem that the water inflow time is prolonged due to the fact that a water inflow program needs to be started for the second time to complement the water level is solved, and the operation efficiency and the user experience of the clothes treatment equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of smart home appliance technology, specifically relating to a water inlet control method, device, equipment, and storage medium for a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous progress of society and the significant improvement of people's living standards, clothing processing equipment has greatly facilitated users' daily lives with its convenient, fast, and efficient washing functions.

[0003] When existing garment processing equipment starts the water intake process, it usually uses its built-in motor module to perform fuzzy weighing of the clothes in the inner drum, thereby estimating a preliminary water intake value, and then performing the water intake function according to the preliminary water intake value.

[0004] However, the initially estimated water intake may not be sufficient to reach the preset water level in the inner drum. Therefore, a secondary water intake process needs to be initiated to ensure the smooth processing of the clothes. While this process resolves the insufficient water level issue, it also leads to a corresponding extension of the water intake time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a water inlet control method, device, equipment, and storage medium for a garment processing equipment, which solves the problem that due to inaccurate calculation of the initial water inlet volume, the water level fails to reach the preset water level after the initial water inlet, requiring a second start of the water inlet program to replenish the water level, thereby prolonging the water inlet time.

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a water inlet control method for a garment processing device, comprising:

[0007] Get the weight and fabric material of the garment;

[0008] The water absorption rate of the garment is determined based on the fabric material.

[0009] Based on the weight of the garment, the water absorption rate, the washing program, and the expected water level, the washing water volume is determined, and the water intake of the garment processing equipment is controlled according to the washing water volume.

[0010] Optionally, determining the water absorption rate of the garment based on the fabric material includes:

[0011] When the fabric material is of one type, the water absorption rate of the garment is determined based on a preset correspondence between fabric material and water absorption rate.

[0012] Optionally, determining the water absorption rate of the garment based on the fabric material includes:

[0013] When there are multiple fabric materials, the water absorption rate of the garment is determined based on the preset correspondence between fabric materials and water absorption rates, as well as the proportion of each fabric material in the garment.

[0014] Optionally, obtain the fabric material of the garment, including:

[0015] Receive user's interactive voice, recognize the interactive voice, and determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing;

[0016] Alternatively, the user can input the fabric material and the percentage of clothing made of each fabric material through the operation panel or terminal of the garment processing equipment.

[0017] Alternatively, an image recognition device can be used to perform image recognition on the clothing to determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0018] Optionally, determining the washing water consumption based on the weight of the garment, the water absorption rate, the washing program, and the expected water level includes:

[0019] The expected water level is determined based on the weight of the clothing and the washing program.

[0020] The washing water consumption is determined based on the weight of the garment, the water absorption rate, and the expected water level.

[0021] Optionally, controlling the water intake of the laundry treatment equipment according to the washing water consumption includes:

[0022] Determine whether the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold;

[0023] If the washing water consumption does not exceed the maximum water consumption threshold, the water intake of the clothing processing equipment is controlled according to the washing water consumption.

[0024] Optional, also includes:

[0025] If the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold, a prompt message will be output, which will prompt the user to wash the clothes in batches.

[0026] Secondly, this application provides a water inlet control device for a garment processing equipment, comprising:

[0027] The acquisition module is used to obtain the weight and fabric material of the clothing.

[0028] A determining module is used to determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on the fabric material;

[0029] The determining module is also used to determine the washing water consumption based on the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate, the washing program, and the expected water level.

[0030] The control module is used to control the water intake of the laundry processing equipment according to the washing water consumption.

[0031] Optionally, the determining module is specifically used to determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on a preset correspondence between fabric materials and water absorption rates when the fabric material is of one type.

[0032] Optionally, the determining module is specifically used to determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on a preset correspondence between fabric materials and water absorption rates, and the proportion of each fabric material in the garment, when there are multiple fabric materials.

[0033] Optionally, the device further includes: a receiving module;

[0034] The receiving module is used to receive the user's interactive voice;

[0035] The device further includes: an identification module;

[0036] The recognition module is used to recognize the interactive voice and determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0037] The receiving module is also used to receive the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing as input by the user through the operation panel or terminal of the clothing processing device.

[0038] The recognition module is further configured to use an image recognition device to perform image recognition on the clothing, and determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0039] Optionally, the determining module is specifically used to determine the washing water volume based on the weight of the clothing, the water absorption rate, and the expected water level height.

[0040] Optionally, the device further includes: a determination module;

[0041] The judgment module is used to determine whether the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold.

[0042] The control module is specifically used to control the water intake of the clothing processing equipment according to the washing water volume when the washing water volume does not exceed the maximum water volume threshold.

[0043] Optionally, the device further includes: an output module;

[0044] The output module is used to output a prompt message when the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold. The prompt message is used to remind the user to wash the clothes in batches.

[0045] Thirdly, this application provides a water inlet control device for a garment processing equipment, comprising:

[0046] Memory;

[0047] processor;

[0048] The memory stores computer-executed instructions;

[0049] The processor executes computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the water inlet control method of the garment processing device as described in the first aspect and various possible implementations of the first aspect above.

[0050] Fourthly, this application provides a computer storage medium storing computer execution instructions thereon, which are executed by a processor to implement the water inlet control method of the clothing processing device as described in the first aspect and various possible implementations of the first aspect.

[0051] Fifthly, this application provides a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the water inlet control method of the garment processing device as described above.

[0052] The water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this application, after obtaining the weight and fabric material of the garments in the inner drum, first determines the water absorption rate of the garments based on the fabric material. Then, taking into account the weight of the garments, the water absorption rate, the user-selected washing program, and the expected water level, it determines the amount of washing water required during the garment processing. Finally, it controls the garment processing equipment to perform the water inlet operation according to the required washing water volume. This method solves the problem that the water level fails to reach the preset water level after the initial water inlet due to inaccurate calculation of the initial water inlet volume, thereby avoiding the problem of prolonged water inlet time caused by needing to restart the water inlet program a second time to replenish the water level, thus improving the operating efficiency of the garment processing equipment and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0053] 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.

[0054] Figure 1 The flow chart of the water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this application Figure 1 ;

[0055] Figure 2The flow chart of the water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this application Figure 2 ;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water inlet control device for the garment processing equipment provided in this application;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water inlet control device of the garment processing equipment provided in this application.

[0058] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0059] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0060] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0061] In this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0062] With the improvement of people's living standards, clothing processing equipment has become an indispensable household appliance in modern families.

[0063] When the existing garment processing equipment starts the water intake process, it first uses its built-in motor module to perform fuzzy weighing of the clothes in the inner drum to obtain the weight information of the clothes; then, based on this weighing information, it estimates the corresponding water intake value; finally, it controls the garment processing equipment to perform the water intake function according to the water intake value.

[0064] However, the initially estimated water intake may not be sufficient to reach the preset water level in the inner drum after the initial filling. This necessitates initiating a secondary water intake process to ensure the smooth handling of clothes. While this process resolves the insufficient water level issue, it also extends the water intake time.

[0065] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a water inlet control method for a garment processing device. After obtaining the weight and fabric material of the garments in the inner drum, the water absorption rate of the garments is first determined based on the fabric material. Then, considering the garment weight, water absorption rate, the user-selected washing program, and the expected water level, the required washing water volume for the garments during processing is determined. Finally, the garment processing device is controlled to perform the water inlet operation according to the required washing water volume. This method solves the problem of the water level failing to reach the preset height after the initial water inlet due to inaccurate initial water inlet calculation, thereby avoiding the problem of prolonged water inlet time caused by needing to restart the water inlet program a second time to replenish the water level, thus improving the operating efficiency of the garment processing device and the user experience.

[0066] The technical solution of this application and how the technical solution of this application solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0067] Figure 1 The flow chart of the water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment Figure 1 The executing entity in this embodiment is, for example, the control device of a garment processing equipment. Figure 2 As shown, the water inlet control method for the clothing processing equipment provided in this embodiment includes:

[0068] S101: Get the weight and fabric material of the garment.

[0069] The weight of the clothing refers to the total weight of the entire batch of clothing currently loaded and ready for processing in the inner drum of the clothing processing equipment.

[0070] The fabric material of the garments refers to the various fabric materials contained in the entire batch of garments currently loaded and ready for processing in the inner drum of the garment processing equipment. These fabric materials include, but are not limited to, pure cotton, linen, silk, or polyester.

[0071] Understandably, by obtaining the weight and fabric material of the clothing, it is possible to determine the weight of the clothing to be processed placed in the inner drum of the clothing processing equipment and the types of fabrics contained therein.

[0072] Different acquisition factors have different acquisition methods. For example, when the acquisition factor is the weight of the clothing, the acquisition method could be to start the motor module of the clothing processing equipment and control the motor module to weigh the clothing already present in the inner drum.

[0073] When the factor to be acquired is the fabric material, the acquisition method can be, for example, determined by the user directly on the control panel of the garment processing equipment, or determined by the user on the touchscreen of a terminal device that is connected to the garment processing equipment. This application does not impose any special restrictions on this.

[0074] Assuming the garment processing device is a smart washing machine, and the user has already placed a batch of clothes to be processed in the inner drum and pre-selected "linen" as the fabric option on the smart washing machine's control panel, the smart washing machine will first activate its built-in motor module to determine the total weight of the clothes before starting the water intake process. Then, based on the user's selection on the control panel, the smart washing machine will confirm that the material of the clothes is "linen."

[0075] Optionally, this application provides a method for obtaining the fabric material of clothing:

[0076] The first method involves receiving the user's interactive voice, recognizing the voice, and determining the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0077] Interactive voice refers to direct communication between users and the garment processing equipment via voice input. This interaction method allows users to inform the equipment of the fabric materials present in its inner drum and the specific proportion of each fabric material in the entire batch of garments to be processed.

[0078] Fabric material indicates the constituent materials of the garment to be treated. Fabric materials include, but are not limited to, pure cotton, linen, silk, or polyester.

[0079] The percentage of each fabric material indicates the proportion of garments made from a specific fabric material in a batch of garments to be processed. For example, a batch of garments to be processed may contain 50% cotton, 30% polyester, and 20% cotton-linen blends.

[0080] This step first receives the user's interactive voice to conduct direct voice communication and obtain specific information about the clothing to be processed. Then, the interactive voice is processed to accurately identify the fabric type of the clothing in the inner drum mentioned by the user and to determine the specific proportion of each fabric type in the entire batch of clothing to be processed.

[0081] The second method is to receive the fabric material and the percentage of each fabric material in the clothing by the user through the operation panel or terminal of the clothing processing equipment.

[0082] The terminal is a device used to instruct users to interact with the garment processing equipment, and these devices are capable of establishing a communication connection with the garment processing equipment. The terminal includes, but is not limited to, mobile phones or tablets.

[0083] The purpose of this step is to determine the fabric materials of the garments already in the inner drum and to determine the specific proportion of each fabric material in the entire batch of garments to be processed.

[0084] Taking a smartphone as an example, users can launch an application that works with the garment processing equipment. On the application's touchscreen interface, users can input the fabric material information of the garment to be processed, such as "cotton" and "wool," and specify the percentage of each material, for example, "cotton" accounts for "80%" and "wool" accounts for "20%." This input data is then automatically transmitted by the application to the garment processing equipment's control module. Finally, the control module successfully receives this data.

[0085] The third method involves using an image recognition device to identify the clothing and determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0086] The purpose of this step, which involves image recognition of the existing garments in the inner drum, is to determine the fabric materials of the garments and the specific proportion of each fabric material in the entire batch of garments to be processed.

[0087] For example, suppose a user places a batch of clothes to be processed into the inner drum of a garment processing device. The device's control unit then automatically activates the image recognition module. This module accurately identifies the clothes in the inner drum and generates a recognition result. The result shows that the fabric of this batch of clothes mainly consists of "nylon" and "linen," with "nylon" accounting for as much as "55%" of the total fabric, while "linen" accounts for the remaining "45%."

[0088] S102: Determine the water absorption rate of clothing based on the fabric material.

[0089] The water absorption rate of clothing refers to the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch of clothing currently loaded and ready for processing in the inner drum of the clothing processing equipment.

[0090] The purpose of this step is to determine the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch of garments to be treated.

[0091] It's understandable that different clothing materials have different water absorption capacities. For example, pure cotton clothing has a higher water absorption capacity, while silk clothing has a lower water absorption capacity.

[0092] Therefore, by using the fabric material as a reference standard, it is possible to comprehensively consider the various fabric materials contained in the entire batch of clothes to be treated, thereby obtaining the specific proportion of each fabric material in the entire batch of clothes to be treated, and thus obtaining the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch of clothes to be treated.

[0093] S103: Based on the weight of the clothes, water absorption rate, washing program and expected water level, determine the washing water volume and control the water intake of the clothes processing equipment according to the washing water volume.

[0094] Among them, clothing processing equipment includes, but is not limited to, smart washing machines and washer-dryer combos.

[0095] The washing program is used to indicate to the user the washing program that the garment handling equipment should perform.

[0096] The expected water level height refers to the water level that the water entering the inner drum of the garment processing equipment should reach during the processing of a batch of garments.

[0097] Washing water consumption refers to the total amount of water required during the processing of the entire batch of clothes currently loaded and ready for processing in the inner drum of the garment processing equipment.

[0098] This step, based on garment weight, water absorption rate, washing program, and expected water level, determines the total water usage required for the entire batch of garments during the garment processing.

[0099] Understandably, the weight of the clothes is the primary factor in determining the amount of water needed for washing. Heavier clothes require more water to ensure proper soaking and washing. Conversely, lighter clothes require less water to ensure proper soaking and washing.

[0100] Secondly, the water absorption rate is used to measure the water absorption capacity of the entire batch of clothes to be treated. A high water absorption rate means that the clothes can absorb more water, so the amount of water needed needs to be increased accordingly; conversely, a low water absorption rate indicates that the clothes have a weak water absorption capacity, and the water level can be appropriately reduced.

[0101] Furthermore, the choice of washing program also affects water usage. For example, standard washing programs typically require more water to ensure washing results, while quick washing programs may use less water due to time constraints.

[0102] Finally, the expected water level height value is used to indicate the water level line that should be reached when the water enters the inner drum of the garment processing equipment.

[0103] Therefore, by comprehensively considering four factors—clothes weight, water absorption rate, washing program, and expected water level—to determine the amount of water used for washing, it is possible not only to ensure that the water entering the inner drum reaches the preset water level, but also to effectively ensure that the entire batch of clothes to be treated is fully soaked and washed during the garment processing.

[0104] The purpose of controlling the water intake of the garment processing equipment according to the washing water volume in this step is to ensure that the water entering the inner drum reaches the preset water level while ensuring that the entire batch of garments to be processed can be fully soaked and washed.

[0105] Understandably, by controlling the amount of water entering the drum, the control device of the garment processing equipment can ensure that the water entering the drum accurately reaches the preset water level. This not only guarantees the water supply required during the washing process and improves the washing effect, but also avoids the defect of excessively long water intake time due to insufficient water volume.

[0106] The water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment first obtains the weight and fabric material of the garment. Then, based on the obtained fabric material, the water absorption rate of the garment is determined. Finally, considering the garment weight, water absorption rate, the user-selected washing program, and the expected water level, the required washing water volume is determined, and the garment processing equipment is controlled to perform the water inlet operation accordingly. This method effectively avoids the problem of insufficient initial water volume estimation leading to the water level failing to reach the preset height, thus requiring a second start of the water inlet program to replenish the water level. This significantly shortens the water inlet time, improves the washing efficiency of the garment processing equipment, and enhances the user experience.

[0107] Figure 2 The flow chart of the water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment Figure 2 The executing entity in this embodiment is, for example, the control device of a garment processing equipment. Figure 1 As shown. This embodiment is... Fabric Material Based on the embodiments, the implementation process of the water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment is described in detail. The water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment includes:

[0108] S201: Obtain the weight and fabric material of the garment.

[0109] The explanation of step S201 is similar to that of step S101 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0110] S202: When there is only one type of fabric material, determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on the preset correspondence between fabric material and water absorption rate.

[0111] If the fabric material is determined to be of one type, it means that the entire batch of garments currently loaded and prepared for processing in the inner drum of the garment processing equipment consists of the same type of fabric, that is, there is no mixing of fabric types in the entire batch of garments to be processed.

[0112] The purpose of this step in determining the water absorption rate of the garments is to determine the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch of garments to be treated, which are made of the same fabric material.

[0113] Understandably, water absorption rate is a crucial indicator of a garment's ability to absorb water, directly impacting washing performance and water efficiency. Therefore, when all garments in the processing drum are made of the same fabric, determining the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch through a pre-defined relationship between fabric material and water absorption rate ensures that during processing, the garments are neither under-soaked due to insufficient water, affecting washing results, nor wasted water due to excessive water.

[0114] S203: When there are multiple fabric materials, the water absorption rate of the garment is determined based on the preset correspondence between fabric materials and water absorption rates, as well as the proportion of each fabric material in the garment.

[0115] If it is determined that the fabric material is multiple, it means that the batch of clothes to be processed currently loaded in the inner drum of the garment processing equipment consists of multiple types of fabrics, that is, there is a mixture of fabric types in the batch of clothes to be processed.

[0116] The purpose of this step in determining the water absorption rate of the garments is to determine the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch of garments to be treated, which consists of multiple fabric materials.

[0117] It's understandable that different clothing materials have different water absorption capacities. For example, pure cotton clothing has a higher water absorption capacity, while silk clothing has a lower water absorption capacity.

[0118] Therefore, when it is determined that the batch of clothes to be processed in the inner drum of the garment processing equipment consists of multiple fabrics, the overall water absorption rate of the entire batch of clothes to be processed can be determined by considering the water absorption rate of each fabric and their proportion in the entire batch of clothes to be processed.

[0119] Optionally, this application provides a preset correspondence table between fabric material and water absorption rate, as shown in Table 1. Water Absorption (in %) Pure Cotton Linen 6％～8％ Wool 8％～10％ Silk 20％～35％ Polyester 10％～12％ Nylon 0.4％～0.5％ Acrylic 3％～5％ Spandex 0％～1％ Cotton and Spandex Blended 90:10 0.6％～1.5％ Polyester and Cotton Blended 67:33 5.5％～7.4％ Medium Length Polyester / Acrylic Fabric 60:40 2.3％～3％ Sheep and Rabbit Hair Blended 80:20 0.3％～0.7％ Cotton and Linen Blended 70:30 25％～40％ Figure 3 6.6％～7.8％ Table 1

[0120] As shown in Table 1, the water absorption rate is 6% to 8% when the fabric is pure cotton; 8% to 10% when the fabric is linen; and 20% to 35% when the fabric is wool.

[0121] For example, suppose the garment processing device is a smart washing machine, and the user has placed a batch of clothes to be processed in the drum and pre-selected "pure cotton" as the fabric option on the washing machine's control panel. Based on this information and the corresponding table, we can determine that the water absorption rate of this batch of clothes to be processed is "6% to 8%".

[0122] S204: Determine the expected water level height based on the weight of the clothes and the washing program.

[0123] The purpose of this step, which determines the expected water level based on the weight of the clothes and the washing program, is primarily to set a water level that the water entering the inner drum should reach.

[0124] Understandably, during the washing process, the total weight of the entire batch of clothes to be processed is related to the total amount of water required for the entire batch of clothes to be processed, and the setting of the total amount of water is related to the amount of water that the inner drum of the clothes processing equipment can hold.

[0125] At the same time, considering the different water level requirements of different washing programs, the washing programs that users expect the garment cleaning equipment to perform will also be taken into account. For example, the gentle washing program requires a lower water level to reduce friction and wear between clothes and protect the clothing fibers; conversely, the heavy-duty washing program requires a higher water level to ensure that the detergent can fully dissolve and penetrate evenly into the clothing fibers, thereby achieving a deep cleaning effect.

[0126] Therefore, by comprehensively considering the total weight of the entire batch of clothes to be processed and the washing program that the user expects the clothing processing equipment to perform, the most suitable water level height value can be intelligently set, thereby ensuring that the water entering the inner drum has a clear water level standard.

[0127] S205: Determine the washing water volume based on the weight of the garment, water absorption rate, and expected water level.

[0128] The purpose of this step in determining the washing water volume is to determine the total water volume required for the entire batch of clothes to be treated during the treatment process.

[0129] Understandably, firstly, the weight of the clothes directly determines the basic amount of water required. Heavier clothes require more water to fully wet and clean, while lighter clothes require less water. Secondly, absorbency rate is a quantitative indicator of a garment's water absorption capacity. High absorbency means more water is needed to meet its absorption requirements, thus requiring more water; low absorbency, on the other hand, conserves water. Finally, the expected water level is set based on both the weight of the clothes and the washing program, aiming to ensure that the drum reaches a level that is both suitable for washing and energy-efficient.

[0130] Therefore, by comprehensively considering the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate, and the expected water level, the total amount of water required for the entire batch of clothes to be treated can be determined more accurately. This ensures that when the clothes processing equipment performs the water intake operation, the water entering the inner drum can reach the expected water level and ensure that the clothes in the inner drum are fully wetted and cleaned.

[0131] S206: Determine whether the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold; if not, proceed to step S207; if yes, proceed to step S208.

[0132] The maximum water consumption threshold is used to indicate the upper limit of water consumption required for the stable operation of clothing processing equipment.

[0133] The purpose of determining whether the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold is to determine whether the total water consumption required for the entire batch of clothes to be processed during the processing exceeds the upper limit of water consumption for stable operation of the clothes processing equipment.

[0134] If the washing water consumption does not exceed the maximum water consumption threshold, it means that the total water consumption required for the entire batch of clothes to be processed during the processing process does not exceed the upper limit of water consumption for stable operation of the clothes processing equipment. In this case, the water intake of the clothes processing equipment can be controlled according to the washing water consumption.

[0135] If the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold, it indicates that the total water consumption required for the entire batch of clothes to be processed exceeds the upper limit of water consumption for stable operation of the clothes processing equipment. At this time, a prompt message can be output to remind the user to wash the clothes in batches.

[0136] Understandably, to ensure the safe and stable operation of the garment processing equipment, the control device first determines whether the washing water consumption exceeds a preset maximum water consumption threshold. This threshold is the upper limit of water consumption for stable operation of the garment processing equipment, used to measure the maximum load the equipment can withstand. If the washing water consumption does not reach this upper limit, it means that the total water consumption required for the entire batch of garments to be processed is within the safe operating range of the equipment. In this case, the water intake of the garment processing equipment will be controlled based on the calculated washing water consumption to ensure that the washing process proceeds smoothly without placing unnecessary burden on the equipment.

[0137] However, if the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold, it means that the total water required for the entire batch of clothes to be processed has exceeded the upper limit of the garment processing equipment's stable operation. In this case, continuing to wash as planned may damage the garment processing equipment or even create safety hazards. Therefore, the system will remind the user by displaying a prompt message. This prompt message aims to inform the user that there is too much clothing and suggests washing the clothes in batches to avoid placing an excessive burden on the garment processing equipment and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the washing process.

[0138] S207: Control the water intake of the garment processing equipment according to the washing water consumption.

[0139] The explanation of step S207 is the same as that in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0140] S208: Output a prompt message to remind the user to wash clothes in batches.

[0141] The purpose of this step in outputting a prompt message is to inform the user that the total water consumption required for the entire batch of clothes to be processed has exceeded the upper limit of water consumption for the stable operation of the clothes processing equipment. In order to protect the clothes processing equipment from damage and ensure the safety and effectiveness of the clothes processing process, it is recommended that the user wash the clothes in batches.

[0142] Understandably, by providing such prompts, users can be guided to take the correct actions, avoid potential problems caused by washing too many clothes at once, thereby improving the user experience and extending the lifespan of the laundry processing equipment.

[0143] The prompts can be displayed in various ways, such as on the control panel of the garment processing equipment, on the touchscreen of a terminal device connected to the garment processing equipment, or via text message or SMS to a user terminal connected to the garment processing equipment. This application does not impose any specific limitations on these methods.

[0144] The water inlet control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment, after obtaining the weight and fabric material of the garments in the inner drum, calculates the overall water absorption rate of the garments based on single or multiple fabric materials and their proportions, combined with a preset water absorption rate correspondence. Then, based on the garment weight and washing program, the expected water level is determined. Next, based on the garment weight, water absorption rate, and expected water level, the required washing water volume for the garment processing process is determined. Before controlling the water inlet, it is determined whether the washing water volume exceeds the maximum water volume threshold. If it does not exceed the threshold, water is directly added according to this amount; if it exceeds the threshold, a prompt message is output, suggesting that the user wash in batches to avoid overload. This method not only significantly improves the accuracy of water volume prediction but also effectively avoids secondary water inlet processes triggered by insufficient water levels, thereby shortening the overall water inlet time and improving the operating efficiency of the garment processing equipment and the user experience.

[0145] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the water inlet control device for the garment processing equipment provided in this application. Figure 4 As shown, this application provides a water inlet control device for a garment processing equipment. The water inlet control device 300 for the garment processing equipment includes:

[0146] The acquisition module 301 is used to acquire the weight of the clothing and the fabric material of the clothing;

[0147] The determining module 302 is used to determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on the fabric material;

[0148] The determining module 302 is also used to determine the washing water consumption based on the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate, the washing program, and the expected water level height.

[0149] The control module 303 is used to control the water intake of the clothing processing equipment according to the washing water volume.

[0150] Optionally, the determining module 302 is specifically used to determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on a preset correspondence between fabric materials and water absorption rates when the fabric material is of one type.

[0151] Optionally, the determining module 302 is specifically used to determine the water absorption rate of the garment based on a preset correspondence between fabric materials and water absorption rates, and the proportion of each fabric material in the garment, when there are multiple fabric materials.

[0152] Optionally, the device further includes: a receiving module 304;

[0153] The receiving module 304 is used to receive the user's interactive voice.

[0154] The device further includes: an identification module 305;

[0155] The recognition module 305 is used to recognize the interactive voice and determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0156] The receiving module 304 is also used to receive the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in clothing input by the user through the operation panel or terminal of the clothing processing equipment.

[0157] The identification module 305 is further configured to use an image recognition device to perform image recognition on the clothing, and determine the fabric material and the proportion of each fabric material in the clothing.

[0158] Optionally, the determining module 302 is specifically used to determine the washing water volume based on the weight of the clothing, the water absorption rate, and the expected water level height.

[0159] Optionally, the device further includes: a determination module 306;

[0160] The judgment module 306 is used to determine whether the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold.

[0161] The control module 303 is specifically used to control the water intake of the clothing processing equipment according to the washing water volume when the washing water volume does not exceed the maximum water volume threshold.

[0162] Optionally, the device further includes: an output module 307;

[0163] The output module 307 is used to output a prompt message when the washing water consumption exceeds the maximum water consumption threshold. The prompt message is used to remind the user to wash the clothes in batches.

[0164] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the water inlet control device for the garment processing equipment provided in this application. ​ As shown, this application provides a water inlet control device for a garment processing equipment. The water inlet control device 400 for the garment processing equipment includes: a receiver 401, a transmitter 402, a processor 403, and a memory 404.

[0165] Receiver 401 is used to receive instructions and data;

[0166] Transmitter 402 is used to send commands and data;

[0167] Memory 404 is used to store instructions executed by the computer;

[0168] The processor 403 is used to execute computer execution instructions stored in the memory 404 to implement the various steps of the water inlet control method of the clothing processing device in the above embodiments. For details, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the embodiments of the water inlet control method of the clothing processing device described above.

[0169] Optionally, the memory 404 can be either standalone or integrated with the processor 403.

[0170] When the memory 404 is set up independently, the electronic device also includes a bus for connecting the memory 404 and the processor 403.

[0171] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the water inlet control method of the clothing processing equipment as described above.

[0172] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or some of the steps, systems, or apparatuses disclosed above, and their functional modules / units, can be implemented as software, firmware, hardware, or suitable combinations thereof. In hardware implementations, the division between functional modules / units mentioned in the above description does not necessarily correspond to the division of physical components; for example, a physical component may have multiple functions, or a function or step may be performed collaboratively by several physical components. Some or all physical components may be implemented as software executed by a processor, such as a central processing unit, digital signal processor, or microprocessor, or as hardware, or as an integrated circuit, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Such software may be distributed on a computer-readable medium, which may include computer storage media (or non-transitory media) and communication media (or transient media). As is known to those skilled in the art, the term computer storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information (such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data). Computer storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical disc storage, magnetic cartridges, magnetic tape, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store desired information and can be accessed by a computer. Furthermore, it is well known to those skilled in the art that communication media typically contain computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in modulated data signals such as carrier waves or other transmission mechanisms, and may include any information delivery medium.

[0173] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. 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 or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A water intake control method of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The method comprises: obtaining the weight of the clothes and the fabric material of the clothes; determining the water absorption rate of the clothes based on the fabric material; determining the water quantity for washing based on the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate, the washing program and the expected water level value, and controlling the clothes processing equipment to fill water according to the water quantity for washing.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determination of the water absorption rate of the clothes based on the fabric material comprises: in the case of one fabric material, determining the water absorption rate of the clothes based on the preset corresponding relationship between the fabric material and the water absorption rate.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, The determination of the water absorption rate of the clothes based on the fabric material comprises: in the case of multiple fabric materials, determining the water absorption rate of the clothes based on the preset corresponding relationship between the fabric material and the water absorption rate and the proportion of clothes of each fabric material.

4. The method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The obtaining of the fabric material of the clothes comprises: receiving the interactive voice of the user, recognizing the interactive voice, determining the fabric material and the proportion of clothes of each fabric material; or, receiving the fabric material and the proportion of clothes of each fabric material input by the user through the operation panel or terminal of the clothes processing equipment; or, using an image recognition device to recognize the image of the clothes, and determining the fabric material and the proportion of clothes of each fabric material.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The determination of the water quantity for washing based on the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate, the washing program and the expected water level value comprises: determining the expected water level value based on the weight of the clothes and the washing program; determining the water quantity for washing based on the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate and the expected water level value.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The control of the clothes processing equipment to fill water according to the water quantity for washing comprises: judging whether the water quantity for washing exceeds the maximum water quantity threshold value; if the water quantity for washing does not exceed the maximum water quantity threshold value, controlling the clothes processing equipment to fill water according to the water quantity for washing.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The method further comprises: if the water quantity for washing exceeds the maximum water quantity threshold value, outputting prompt information for prompting the user to wash the clothes in batches.

8. A water inlet control device of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The method comprises: an obtaining module for obtaining the weight of the clothes and the fabric material of the clothes; a determining module for determining the water absorption rate of the clothes based on the fabric material; the determining module is further configured to determine the water quantity for washing based on the weight of the clothes, the water absorption rate, the washing program and the expected water level value; a control module for controlling the clothes processing equipment to fill water according to the water quantity for washing. 9.A water intake control apparatus of a laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The method comprises: a memory; a processor; wherein the memory stores computer execution instructions; the processor executes the computer execution instructions stored in the memory to implement the water filling control method of the clothes processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-7.

10. A computer storage medium, characterized in that, The computer storage medium stores computer execution instructions, and the computer execution instructions are executed by the processor to implement the water filling control method of the clothes processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-7.

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