Feeding box for washing equipment, washing equipment and control method of washing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of washing equipment, in particular to a putting box for washing equipment, the washing equipment and a control method of the washing equipment, and aims to solve the problems that a water inlet is easily blocked when washing condensate beads are put in a putting box of existing washing equipment, and the washing condensate beads easily fall into a crack rubber ring close to an observation window. In order to achieve the purpose, the putting box for the washing equipment comprises a first putting sub-box and a second putting sub-box, the first putting sub-box is used for putting a detergent, the second putting sub-box is used for putting washing condensate beads, one end of the first putting sub-box is communicated with a water inlet of the washing equipment, and the other end of the first putting sub-box is communicated with an inner barrel of the washing equipment; and the second sub-putting box is communicated with an interlayer between an inner barrel and an outer barrel of the washing equipment. Due to the fact that the second sub-putting box is not communicated with the water inlet, and the washing condensate bead putting opening in the second sub-putting box is formed in the interlayer between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, the washing condensate beads cannot block the water inlet and cannot enter a crack rubber ring close to the observation window when being put.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of washing equipment technology, specifically providing a dispensing box, washing equipment, and control method for a washing device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, laundry detergent pods are increasingly accepted and loved by users due to their advantages such as convenient dispensing and good washing effect. However, the detergent dispenser of current washing machines can only be used to dispense detergent or washing powder. Detergent or washing powder is flushed into the washing tub when the washing machine takes in water. There are problems with the function of dispensing laundry detergent pods in existing washing machine detergent dispensers. If laundry detergent pods are placed in the detergent dispenser of existing washing machines, the film on the surface of the pod takes a certain amount of time to melt. Since the detergent dispenser is connected to the water inlet of the washing machine, there is a risk that the film on the surface of the pod may block the water inlet before it dissolves in the water. Furthermore, after the laundry detergent pods are put into the washing tub, there is a high probability that the pods will roll into the crevices near the viewing window, making it difficult for them to come into contact with the clothes and creating foam that is difficult to remove in the crevices. The existence of these problems reduces the user experience.

[0003] In view of this, there is a need in the art for a new dispensing box for washing equipment, washing equipment and its control method to solve the existing problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problems that the water inlet is easily blocked when laundry detergent pods are added to the dispensing box of existing washing equipment, and that laundry detergent pods easily fall into the slit rubber ring near the observation window.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a dispensing box for a washing device, the dispensing box comprising a first sub-dispensing box and a second sub-dispensing box, the first sub-dispensing box being used to dispense detergent, the second sub-dispensing box being used to dispense laundry detergent pods, one end of the first sub-dispensing box being connected to the water inlet of the washing device, the other end being connected to the inner tub of the washing device, and the second sub-dispensing box being connected to the interlayer between the inner tub and the outer tub of the washing device.

[0006] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a washing device, the washing device including the dispensing box for washing devices described in the above embodiments.

[0007] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a washing device, the washing device including a dispensing box, the dispensing box including a second sub-dispensing box for dispensing laundry pods, the second sub-dispensing box being connected to the interlayer between the inner and outer tubs of the washing device, the washing device further including a detection device for acquiring information about the clothes to be washed, the second sub-dispensing box including a second electronic valve for controlling the dispensing of laundry pods, the detection device, the second electronic valve and the controller of the washing device being communicatively connected, the control method including: controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed; and controlling the second electronic valve to dispense a corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods based on the information about the clothes to be washed.

[0008] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the detection device includes a color sensor, and the step of "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: controlling the color sensor to acquire the color of the clothes to be washed.

[0009] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the detection device further includes a material sensor, and the step of "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: controlling the material sensor to acquire the material of the clothes to be washed.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the step "controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods based on the information of the clothes to be washed" further includes: controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type of laundry pods based on the color and material of the clothes to be washed.

[0011] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the detection device further includes a turbidity sensor, and the step of "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: controlling the turbidity sensor to acquire the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed.

[0012] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the step "controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods based on the information of the clothes to be washed" further includes: controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding number of laundry pods based on the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed.

[0013] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the dispensing box further includes a first sub-dispensing box, which is used to dispense detergent. One end of the first sub-dispensing box is connected to the water inlet of the washing equipment, and the other end is connected to the inner tub of the washing equipment. The first sub-dispensing box includes a first electronic valve, which is used to control the dispensing of detergent. The first electronic valve is communicatively connected to the controller of the washing equipment. Before the step "controlling the detection device to obtain information about the clothes to be washed", the method further includes: obtaining the user's selection information about the sub-dispensing box; if the user selects the first sub-dispensing box, controlling the first electronic valve to open and controlling the water intake of the washing equipment to dispense detergent into the first sub-dispensing box; if the user selects the second sub-dispensing box, controlling the detection device to obtain information about the clothes to be washed, and controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods based on the information about the clothes to be washed.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the control method for the washing equipment described above, the control method further includes: obtaining the washing stage of the washing equipment; if the washing equipment enters the softening stage, controlling the second electronic valve to dispense laundry detergent pods with softening effect.

[0015] The technical advantages of this invention are as follows: During the use of the washing equipment of this invention, because a second sub-dispensing box is specifically provided for dispensing laundry detergent pods, and this second sub-dispensing box is not connected to the water inlet of the washing equipment, the situation of laundry detergent pods clogging the water inlet is avoided. On the other hand, because the laundry detergent pod dispensing port of the second sub-dispensing box is connected to the interlayer between the inner and outer tubs of the washing equipment, the laundry detergent pods can be directly dispensed into the interlayer between the inner and outer tubs. The laundry detergent pods can melt in the interlayer between the inner and outer tubs, thereby preventing them from falling into the slit rubber ring near the observation window, thus solving the existing problems. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the washing device of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a main flowchart of the control method for washing equipment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of step S1 in Embodiment 2 of the control method for washing equipment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of step S2 in Embodiment 2 of the control method for washing equipment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of step S1 in Embodiment 3 of the control method for washing equipment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of step S2 in Embodiment 3 of the control method for washing equipment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a fourth embodiment of the control method for washing equipment according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of Embodiment 5 of the control method for washing equipment of the present invention.

[0025] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0026] 1-Washing equipment; 11-First sub-dispensing box; 12-Second sub-dispensing box; 13-Inner tub; 14-Outer tub. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications.

[0028] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] First, let's describe the detergent dispenser of existing washing machines. The existing detergent dispenser has problems with dispensing laundry pods. When laundry pods are placed in the dispenser, the thin film on the surface of the pod takes time to dissolve. Since the dispenser is connected to the water inlet, the film may clog the inlet before it dissolves. Furthermore, after the pods are added to the washing tub, there's a high chance they will roll into the crevices near the viewing window, making it difficult for them to reach the clothes and creating stubborn foam in the crevices. These problems degrade the user experience.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, to solve the problems of existing washing equipment 1 where the dispensing box easily clogs the water inlet and the laundry pods easily fall into the slit rubber ring near the observation window, the dispensing box of the present invention for washing equipment 1 includes a first sub-dispensing box 11 and a second sub-dispensing box 12. The first sub-dispensing box 11 is used to dispense detergent, and the second sub-dispensing box 12 is used to dispense laundry pods. One end of the first sub-dispensing box 11 is connected to the water inlet of washing equipment 1, and the other end is connected to the inner tub 13 of washing equipment 1. The second sub-dispensing box 12 is connected to the interlayer between the inner tub 13 and the outer tub 14 of washing equipment 1.

[0033] When using the above-described embodiments, the user can choose to use the detergent in the first sub-dispensing box 11 or the laundry pods in the second sub-dispensing box 12 to clean clothes when using the washing device 1 of the present invention. When the user selects the second sub-dispensing box 12, since the second sub-dispensing box 12 is not connected to the water inlet of the washing device 1, the situation of laundry pods clogging the water inlet is avoided. On the other hand, since the laundry pod dispensing port of the second sub-dispensing box 12 is connected to the interlayer between the inner tub 13 and the outer tub 14 of the washing device 1, the laundry pods can be directly dispensed into the interlayer between the inner tub 13 and the outer tub 14. The laundry pods can melt in the interlayer between the inner tub 13 and the outer tub 14, thereby preventing them from falling into the slit rubber ring near the observation window. This solves the problems of the existing washing device 1's dispensing box easily clogging the water inlet and the laundry pods easily falling into the slit rubber ring near the observation window.

[0034] In addition, the present invention also provides a washing device 1, which includes the dispensing box for washing device 1 mentioned in the above embodiments.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] This invention also provides a control method for a washing machine. The washing machine includes a dispensing box, which includes a second sub-dispensing box for dispensing laundry pods. The second sub-dispensing box is connected to the interlayer between the inner and outer tubs of the washing machine. The washing machine also includes a detection device for acquiring information about the clothes to be washed. The second dispensing box includes a second electronic valve for controlling the dispensing of laundry pods. The detection device, the second electronic valve, and the controller of the washing machine are communicatively connected. The detection device includes a color sensor and a material sensor, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the control methods include:

[0037] S1. Control the detection device to obtain information about the clothes to be washed;

[0038] S2. Based on the information of the clothes to be washed, control the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods.

[0039] Of the above steps, step S1 further includes:

[0040] S11. Control the color sensor to obtain the color of the clothes to be washed;

[0041] S12. Control the material sensor to obtain the material of the clothes to be washed;

[0042] Step S2 further includes:

[0043] S21. Based on the color and material of the clothes to be washed, control the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type of laundry detergent pods.

[0044] In the above-described embodiments, during the use of the washing equipment of the present invention, the color sensor is first controlled to obtain the color of the clothes to be washed, and the material sensor is simultaneously controlled to obtain the material of the clothes to be washed. Then, based on the color and material of the clothes to be washed, the second electronic valve is controlled to dispense the corresponding type of laundry detergent pods. Specifically, when the color sensor detects that the clothes to be washed are white, the second electronic valve can be controlled to dispense laundry detergent pods with cleaning and whitening effects into the space between the inner and outer tubs. When the color sensor detects that the clothes to be washed are colored, the second electronic valve can be controlled to dispense laundry detergent pods with color-protecting effects into the space between the inner and outer tubs. When the material sensor detects that the material of the clothes to be washed is relatively soft (e.g., wool), the second electronic valve can be controlled to dispense wool-softening laundry detergent pods into the space between the inner and outer tubs. After the laundry detergent pods are dispensed, water can be injected into the washing equipment and the clothes to be washed can be washed.

[0045] The advantages of the above-described embodiments are as follows: compared with the method in the prior art where washing machine detergent dispensers require manual addition of laundry pods according to the clothes to be washed, the washing equipment of the present invention can automatically obtain the color and material of the clothes to be washed during use, and automatically match and dispense the appropriate type of laundry pods, ensuring the washing effect on the clothes, while also simplifying the user's operation and improving the user experience.

[0046] Furthermore, regarding the second sub-dispensing box and the second electronic valve, those skilled in the art will understand that, for different types of laundry pods, the second sub-dispensing box is equipped with multiple laundry pod storage slots, and multiple second electronic valves can also be provided. These multiple second electronic valves can control the opening and closing of multiple laundry pod storage slots respectively. All multiple second electronic valves are communicatively connected to the controller of the washing equipment, so the user only needs to periodically add the corresponding type of laundry pods to the multiple storage slots. In the aforementioned color sensor and material sensor for detecting the color and material of the clothes to be washed, the color sensor is a commonly used sensor in the prior art that determines the color by measuring the light reflected from the surface of an object. Additionally, using imaging spectral chip technology, the material of the clothing can be identified. The material sensor uses this method to collect the spectral information of the clothing and match it with a known database of clothing materials to identify the material. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can choose color sensors and material sensors based on other principles; these modifications do not exceed the technical principles of this invention and are therefore all included within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0047] Example 3

[0048] Furthermore, in one possible implementation, the detection device also includes a turbidity sensor. Turbidity sensors are commonly used sensors in the art, and their functional principles will not be elaborated upon here. Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, step S1 further includes:

[0049] S13. Control the turbidity sensor to obtain the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed;

[0050] Step S2 further includes:

[0051] S22. Based on the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed, control the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding number of laundry detergent pods.

[0052] In the above-described implementation, water is first added to the washing tub of the washing equipment. During the water addition process, dust on the clothes to be washed is washed away. The fallen dust mixes with the water in the washing tub, changing the turbidity of the water. The washing equipment of the present invention can obtain the turbidity of the water in the washing tub at this time through a turbidity sensor, and based on the turbidity information obtained by the turbidity sensor, it obtains the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed. Then, based on the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed, it controls the second electronic valve to add a corresponding number of laundry detergent pods into the space between the inner and outer tubs. Specifically, when the turbidity sensor detects that the turbidity of the water in the washing tub is low, it indicates that the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed is low, and at this time, the second electronic valve can be controlled to add one laundry detergent pod. When the turbidity sensor detects that the turbidity of the water in the washing tub is high, it indicates that the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed is high, and at this time, the second electronic valve can be controlled to add two laundry detergent pods, thereby improving the washing effect of the clothes and thoroughly cleaning them.

[0053] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that, regarding the above embodiments, they can simultaneously set the turbidity sensor in this embodiment with the color sensor and material sensor mentioned in the preceding embodiments, thereby automatically selecting the type of laundry detergent pods and automatically adjusting the quantity of laundry detergent pods to achieve the desired washing effect. The adjustment of the quantity of laundry detergent pods in the above embodiments is merely illustrative. Those skilled in the art can also adjust the quantity of laundry detergent pods according to the actual situation and the different turbidities of the water in the washing tub. These adjustments do not exceed the technical principles of this invention and are therefore included within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] In one possible implementation, the dispensing box further includes a first sub-dispensing box for dispensing detergent. One end of the first sub-dispensing box is connected to the water inlet of the washing equipment, and the other end is connected to the inner tub of the washing equipment. The first sub-dispensing box includes a first electronic valve for controlling the dispensing of detergent. The first electronic valve is communicatively connected to the controller of the washing equipment. Figure 7 As shown, the step "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" includes the following steps before:

[0056] S3. Obtain user selection information regarding sub-delivery boxes;

[0057] S4. If the user selects the first sub-dispensing box, the first electronic valve is opened and the washing equipment is allowed to receive water to dispense detergent into the first sub-dispensing box.

[0058] S5. If the user selects the second sub-dispensing box, then proceed with steps S1 and S2.

[0059] In the above-described implementation, the user's selection information regarding the sub-dispensing box is first obtained through the control panel of the washing equipment. If the user selects the first sub-dispensing box, the first electronic valve is opened, and the washing equipment is simultaneously controlled to dispense detergent into the first sub-dispensing box. If the user selects the second sub-dispensing box, the color sensor, material sensor, and turbidity sensor are controlled to obtain the color and material of the clothes to be washed and the turbidity of the water in the washing tub, respectively. Based on the above information, the second electronic valve is controlled to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods.

[0060] The advantages of the above-described embodiments are that users can choose to use detergent or laundry pods according to their actual needs. For example, when the number of clothes to be washed is small or the washing time is short, using laundry pods may be wasteful or the laundry pods may not rinse clean. In this case, users can use the first dispensing box to wash the clothes with detergent, thereby expanding the application scenarios of the washing equipment of the present invention and improving the user experience.

[0061] Example 5

[0062] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 8 As shown, the control method for washing equipment also includes:

[0063] S6. Obtain the washing stage of the washing equipment;

[0064] S7. If the washing equipment enters the softening stage, control the second electronic valve to dispense laundry detergent pods with softening effect.

[0065] In the above-described embodiments, the washing equipment of the present invention can also control the dispensing of laundry detergent pods according to the washing stage of the washing equipment. Specifically, the washing stage of the washing equipment is first obtained. After the washing and rinsing stages are completed, the washing equipment will enter the softening stage to keep the clothes soft after washing, reduce static electricity, and restore the elasticity and luster of the clothes. At this time, the second electronic valve can be controlled to dispense laundry detergent pods with softening effect. Thus, the automatic dispensing of laundry detergent pods can be achieved throughout the entire working process of the washing equipment, improving the user experience.

[0066] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0067] Those skilled in the art will understand that the aforementioned washing equipment also includes other known structures, such as processors, controllers, and memories. These memories include, but are not limited to, random access memory (RAM), flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, serial memory, parallel memory, or registers. Processors include, but are not limited to, CPLD / FPGA, DSP, ARM processors, and MIPS processors. To avoid unnecessarily obscuring the embodiments of this disclosure, these known structures are not shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0068] Although the steps in the above embodiments are described in the above order, those skilled in the art will understand that in order to achieve the effect of this embodiment, different steps do not need to be executed in such order. They can be executed simultaneously (in parallel) or in reverse order. For example, steps S11 and S12 can be executed sequentially or simultaneously. These simple variations are all within the protection scope of this invention.

[0069] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dispensing box for a washing machine, characterized in that, The dispensing box includes a first sub-dispensing box and a second sub-dispensing box. The first sub-dispensing box is used to dispense detergent, and the second sub-dispensing box is used to dispense laundry detergent pods. One end of the first dispensing box is connected to the water inlet of the washing equipment, and the other end is connected to the inner tub of the washing equipment. The second dispensing box is connected to the interlayer between the inner tub and the outer tub of the washing equipment.

2. A washing device, characterized in that, The washing device includes the dispensing box for washing devices as described in claim 1.

3. A control method for washing equipment, characterized in that, The washing equipment includes a dispensing box, which includes a second sub-dispensing box for dispensing laundry pods. The second sub-dispensing box is connected to the interlayer between the inner and outer tubs of the washing equipment. The washing equipment also includes a detection device for acquiring information about the clothes to be washed. The second dispensing box includes a second electronic valve for controlling the dispensing of laundry pods. The detection device, the second electronic valve, and the controller of the washing equipment are communicatively connected. The control method includes: The detection device is controlled to acquire information about the clothes to be washed; Based on the information of the clothes to be washed, the second electronic valve is controlled to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry detergent pods.

4. The control method for washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection device includes a color sensor, and the step "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: The color sensor is controlled to acquire the color of the clothes to be washed.

5. The control method for washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection device also includes a material sensor, and the step "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: The material sensor is controlled to obtain the material of the clothes to be washed.

6. The control method for a washing device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The step "controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods based on information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: The second electronic valve dispenses the corresponding type of laundry detergent pods based on the color and material of the clothes to be washed.

7. The control method for washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection device also includes a turbidity sensor, and the step "controlling the detection device to acquire information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: The turbidity sensor is controlled to obtain the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed.

8. The control method for washing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step "controlling the second electronic valve to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods based on information about the clothes to be washed" further includes: The second electronic valve dispenses a corresponding number of laundry detergent pods based on the degree of soiling of the clothes to be washed.

9. The control method for washing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The dispensing box further includes a first sub-dispensing box for dispensing detergent. One end of the first sub-dispensing box is connected to the water inlet of the washing equipment, and the other end is connected to the inner tub of the washing equipment. The first sub-dispensing box includes a first electronic valve for controlling the dispensing of detergent. The first electronic valve is communicatively connected to the controller of the washing equipment. Before the step "controlling the detection device to obtain information about the clothes to be washed," the following steps are also included: Obtain user selection information regarding sub-delivery boxes; If the user selects the first sub-dispensing box, the first electronic valve is opened and water is introduced into the washing equipment to dispense detergent into the first sub-dispensing box. If the user selects the second sub-dispensing box, the detection device is controlled to acquire information about the clothes to be washed, and based on the information about the clothes to be washed, the second electronic valve is controlled to dispense the corresponding type and quantity of laundry pods.

10. The control method for a washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Obtain the washing stage of the washing equipment; If the washing equipment enters the softening stage, the second electronic valve is controlled to dispense laundry detergent pods with softening effect.

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