Washing machine and clothes care control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a washing machine and a clothes care control method thereof. The method comprises the steps of obtaining type information of to-be-nursed clothes; based on the type information of the to-be-nursed clothes, a target nursing mode is determined from multiple nursing modes, and different nursing modes correspond to different inner barrel operation parameters and fan operation parameters; and executing the target nursing mode, controlling the inner cylinder to rotate according to the inner cylinder operation parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode, and controlling the fan to operate according to the corresponding fan operation parameters. By the adoption of the method and device, fine and targeted clothes care can be achieved, and the clothes care effect is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, in particular to a washing machine and a laundry care control method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, some washing machines are provided with a fresh air system, which can enable a care mode after washing is completed, for example, by rotating the inner drum and blowing fresh air to keep the drum clean and inhibit bacterial growth.

[0003] However, the care mode usually adopts fixed operating parameters, for example, the inner drum speed and the fan speed are executed according to preset values. Such fixed control mode cannot flexibly cope with different use scenarios, resulting in limited laundry care effect and affecting user experience. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a washing machine and a laundry care control method thereof to solve at least one problem in the background art.

[0005] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a laundry care control method of a washing machine, the method comprising: obtaining type information of laundry to be cared for; determining a target care mode from a plurality of care modes based on the type information of the laundry to be cared for, wherein different care modes correspond to different inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters; executing the target care mode to control the rotation of the inner drum with the inner drum operating parameters corresponding to the target care mode and to control the operation of the fan with the fan operating parameters corresponding to the target care mode.

[0006] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, the inner drum operating parameters include the rotation speed of the inner drum and / or the rotation amplitude of periodic forward and reverse rotation. The fan operating parameters include the rotation speed of the fan and / or the air volume.

[0007] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, the method further comprises: obtaining the type information of the laundry to be cared for based on the program type of the washing program or the drying program currently executed by the washing machine; Alternatively, detecting the laundry to be cared for based on the sensor provided in the washing machine to identify the type information of the laundry to be cared for.

[0008] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, the method further comprises: monitoring the humidity in the inner drum during execution of the target care mode and obtaining a humidity change rate; According to the humidity change rate, the inner drum operation parameter and / or the fan operation parameter in the target care mode are dynamically adjusted.

[0009] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, according to the humidity change rate, the inner drum operation parameter and / or the fan operation parameter in the target care mode are dynamically adjusted, including: The humidity change rate is compared with preset first and second threshold values, wherein the second threshold value is greater than the first threshold value; If lower than the first threshold value, at least one of the following adjustments is performed within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode: increasing the rotation speed and / or air volume of the fan, increasing the rotation speed and / or rotation amplitude of the inner drum; If higher than the second threshold value, at least one of the following adjustments is performed within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode: reducing the rotation speed and / or air volume of the fan, reducing the rotation speed and / or rotation amplitude of the inner drum.

[0010] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, before the target care mode is executed, the method further includes: Obtaining environmental parameters, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of the following: current temperature, current humidity, regional information and seasonal information of the environment where the washing machine is located; Based on the environmental parameters, target inner drum operation parameters and target fan operation parameters to be used when the target care mode is executed are determined from a plurality of candidate parameter combinations corresponding to the target care mode.

[0011] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, the method further includes: After the target care mode is executed, if the door of the washing machine is not detected to be opened within a first preset time length, the fan and the inner drum are controlled to operate according to a preset care strategy; The care strategy is configured to execute the target care mode or a care mode with a lower operation intensity than the target care mode at at least one time point after the first preset time length, until the door is detected to be opened and stopped.

[0012] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, the method further includes: Within a preset time length after the washing program or the drying program of the washing machine is completed, the target care mode is triggered to be executed.

[0013] In combination with the first aspect, in an optional implementation, before the target care mode is executed, the method further includes: Obtaining care preference information of a user; According to the care preference information, the inner drum operation parameter and / or the fan operation parameter corresponding to the target care mode are corrected; The executing the target care mode includes controlling the inner drum to rotate according to the corrected inner drum operation parameter and controlling the fan to operate according to the corrected fan operation parameter. The executing the target care mode includes controlling the inner drum to rotate according to the corrected inner drum operation parameter and controlling the fan to operate according to the corrected fan operation parameter.

[0014] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a washing machine, including: an inner drum; a driving motor configured to drive the inner drum to rotate; a fan assembly configured to send air to the inner drum; a controller connected with the driving motor and the fan assembly; The controller is configured to execute the laundry care control method according to any one of the first aspect.

[0015] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a computer readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the laundry care control method of the washing machine according to any one of the first aspect.

[0016] The embodiments of the present application provide a washing machine and a laundry care control method thereof. The type information of the clothes to be cared is obtained, and the target care mode is determined from a plurality of care modes according to the type information. Since different care modes correspond to different inner drum operation parameters and fan operation parameters, the inner drum is controlled to rotate according to the inner drum operation parameter corresponding to the target care mode, and the fan is controlled to operate according to the fan operation parameter corresponding to the target care mode by executing the target care mode. Compared with using a single fixed operation parameter, the corresponding care intensity can be matched for clothes of different materials, thereby realizing fine and targeted laundry care, improving the laundry care effect, better maintaining the cleanliness of the inner drum, protecting precious clothes, and saving energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a laundry care control method of a washing machine according to an embodiment; Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a laundry care control method of a washing machine according to another embodiment; Figure 3 is Figure 2 a flowchart of step S202 in FIG. 1; Figure 4Fig. 3 is a flowchart of a laundry care control method of a washing machine according to an embodiment; Figure 5 Fig. 4 is a flowchart of a laundry care control method of a washing machine according to an embodiment; Figure 6 Fig. 5 is a flowchart of a laundry care control method of a washing machine according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following will be described in detail by way of listing specific embodiments. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and local features can be enlarged or reduced to more clearly show the details of local features; unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as the technical and scientific terms in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0019] The embodiments of the present application are not exhaustive, but only illustrate some embodiments, and are not specific limitations on the protection scope of the present disclosure. In the case of no contradiction, each step in an embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be combined arbitrarily, for example, the scheme after removing part of the steps in an embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in an embodiment can be exchanged arbitrarily, in addition, the optional implementation manners in an embodiment can be combined arbitrarily; in addition, the embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, for example, part or all steps of different embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, an embodiment can be combined with optional implementation manners of other embodiments.

[0020] In each embodiment of the present application, if there is no special description and logical conflict, the terms and / or descriptions of each embodiment are consistent and can be referred to each other, and the technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments according to their inherent logical relationship.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0022] In existing technologies, washing machines typically operate at a single, fixed drum speed and fan speed when performing garment care functions. This simple control method is difficult to adapt to the care needs of different fabrics. For example, for delicate fabrics such as wool and silk, excessively high spin speeds may damage the garments; while for heavy fabrics such as cotton clothing and jeans, excessively low spin speeds may not effectively shake out the clothes and achieve sufficient ventilation, resulting in poor antibacterial and deodorizing effects. At the same time, fixed operating parameters cannot meet energy-saving requirements, and may cause unnecessary energy consumption when caring for delicate garments.

[0023] To maintain cleanliness and inhibit bacteria inside the washing machine while providing targeted protection for different types of clothing and improving energy efficiency, this application provides a clothing care control method for a washing machine. The controller of the washing machine is the implementing entity of this method.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating a garment care control method for a washing machine according to one embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the method includes steps S101 to S103.

[0025] S101: Obtain information about the type of clothing to be cared for.

[0026] Clothes requiring care refer to clothes left in the washing machine drum after the washing or drying cycle has ended, which require ventilation, shaking, or other care procedures.

[0027] The type information of the garments to be cared for can be used to distinguish the material of the garments, for example, they can be divided into: deluxe type (such as wool, silk), ordinary type (such as cotton and linen blends) and heavy type (such as winter cotton coats, denim), etc.

[0028] In some implementations, the type information of the garments to be cared for can be obtained based on the program type of the currently completed washing or drying program.

[0029] For example, the washing program types may include "wool wash" and "silk wash" for delicate fabrics, "cotton and linen wash" and "standard wash" for regular cotton or synthetic fibers, and "intensive wash" for heavy and durable clothing. The drying program types may include gentle programs such as "low temperature drying (wool / silk)" and "gentle drying", general programs such as "standard drying (cotton and linen)" and "mixed drying", and high-efficiency programs such as "intensive drying".

[0030] The controller can determine the type of clothing currently being cared for in the drum based on a preset mapping between program types and clothing categories. Alternatively, it can infer the type of clothing based on the program name of the washing or drying program. For example, when the user selects the "Wool Wash" program, the controller can infer that the clothing to be cared for is delicate and automatically match the "Gentle Care Mode" in subsequent clothing care.

[0031] In other implementations, the type of clothing inside the drum can be identified by detecting the clothes using sensors installed in the washing machine. For example, the texture and color of the clothing can be analyzed using an image sensor (such as a camera), the electronic tags embedded in the clothing can be identified using an RFID reader, and / or the total weight of the clothing can be estimated using a weight sensor to comprehensively determine the category of the clothing.

[0032] S102: Based on the type information of the garment to be cared for, determine the target care mode from multiple care modes, where different care modes correspond to different inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters.

[0033] In some examples, multiple care modes may include a pre-set gentle care mode, a standard care mode, and a strong care mode. The gentle care mode is suitable for delicate garments, the standard care mode is suitable for ordinary garments, and the strong care mode is suitable for heavy garments. Different care modes correspond to different combinations of inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters to match the care needs of different types of garments.

[0034] For example, the inner cylinder operating parameters may include the rotational speed of the inner cylinder (unit: revolutions per minute) and / or the rotation angle (amplitude) of the periodic forward and reverse rotation; the fan operating parameters may include the fan's rotational speed (unit: revolutions per minute) and / or the air volume per unit time. The rotation amplitude of the periodic forward and reverse rotation refers to the angular range of the inner cylinder swinging back and forth between forward and reverse rotation. For example, "±90 degrees" means that the inner cylinder rotates 90 degrees forward from the middle position, and then rotates 90 degrees in the reverse direction, completing one cycle.

[0035] In some examples, the gentle care mode is configured to operate the inner cylinder at a lower speed and a smaller rotational amplitude than the standard care mode, and to operate the fan at a lower speed and / or airflow than the standard care mode. The standard care mode is configured to operate the inner cylinder at a lower speed and a smaller rotation amplitude than the intensive care mode, and to operate the fan at a lower speed and / or air volume than the intensive care mode.

[0036] In some examples, the median value of the range of operating parameters corresponding to each nursing mode can be used as the default initial operating parameter for that nursing mode.

[0037] As an example, the operating parameter ranges for each nursing mode can be set as follows: The gentle care mode is suitable for delicate garments such as wool and silk. The inner drum can be set to operate at a relatively low rotation speed range (e.g., 20-30 rpm) and a relatively small rotation amplitude (e.g., 45-90°) to achieve gentle shaking and avoid mechanical damage to the garments. At the same time, the fan is set to operate at a low speed (e.g., 2000-2500 rpm) to achieve energy saving while ensuring basic ventilation.

[0038] The powerful care mode is suitable for heavy winter clothing such as cotton-padded trousers and coats. The inner drum can be set to operate at a relatively high rotation speed (e.g., 40-50 rpm) and a relatively large rotation range (e.g., 360°) to ensure sufficient mechanical force to shake the clothes thoroughly. At the same time, the fan can be set to operate at a high speed (e.g., above 3000 rpm) to provide a strong airflow for rapid ventilation and antibacterial effect.

[0039] The standard care mode is suitable for ordinary garments that fall between the two mentioned above. The inner drum speed (e.g., 30-40 rpm) and fan speed (e.g., 2500-3000 rpm) are set between the gentle care mode and the strong care mode, achieving good shaking effect while also providing antibacterial benefits.

[0040] For example, for the gentle care mode, the preset inner cylinder speed range is 20-30 rpm, and the median value of 25 rpm can be set as the initial inner cylinder speed of this mode by default; the preset fan speed range is 2000-2500 rpm, and the median value of 2250 rpm can be set as the initial fan speed of this mode by default.

[0041] In this embodiment, by configuring different inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters for different care modes, the washing machine can adaptively adjust the care intensity according to the care needs of different types of clothes, thereby achieving a balance between clothing protection, shaking effect, antibacterial ability and energy consumption.

[0042] S103: Execute the target nursing mode, control the rotation of the inner cylinder with the inner cylinder operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode, and control the operation of the fan with the corresponding fan operating parameters.

[0043] For example, the controller can control the inner drum motor to drive the inner drum to rotate periodically in both directions according to the inner drum operating parameters (inner drum rotation speed and inner drum rotation amplitude) corresponding to the target care mode in order to shake the clothes; at the same time, it can control the fan motor to drive the fan to send fresh air into the drum according to the corresponding fan operating parameters, thereby realizing the care operation that matches the type of clothes to be cared for.

[0044] In some examples, the target care mode can be triggered within a preset time after the washing or drying program of the washing machine has ended. For example, the care process can be automatically started within a preset delay (such as 1 minute) after the washing program is detected to have finished, achieving a seamless transition from washing to care.

[0045] In addition, for washing machines with drying functions (such as washer-dryer combos), this care mode can also be activated after the drying program is finished. In this case, the residual heat inside the drum can be effectively utilized to further improve the energy-saving and antibacterial efficiency of the care.

[0046] In some examples, the execution of the target care pattern can be stopped once the preset duration is reached.

[0047] It is understood that the execution of the care mode is contingent upon obtaining user authorization or meeting user preset conditions. Authorization methods may include: program selection authorization (e.g., the user selects a washing, drying, or standalone care program with care functions); function switch authorization (e.g., the user enables the function in the washing machine's application); or appointment / condition authorization (e.g., the user presets the start time or preset start conditions).

[0048] In the washing machine clothing care control method provided in this embodiment, by acquiring the type information of the clothing to be cared for, a target care mode is determined from multiple care modes. Since different care modes correspond to different inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters, by executing the target care mode, the inner drum rotation is controlled by the inner drum operating parameters corresponding to the target care mode, and the fan operation is controlled by the corresponding fan operating parameters. Compared with using a single fixed operating parameter, it is possible to match the corresponding care intensity to different materials or different quantities of clothing, thereby achieving fine and targeted clothing care, improving the clothing care effect, better keeping the inner drum clean, protecting delicate clothing, and saving more energy.

[0049] When clothes are tangled or unevenly distributed inside the drum, the fixed rotation amplitude of the inner drum in the current care mode may be insufficient to effectively break up the clumps of clothes, leading to poor local ventilation. Therefore, in order to improve the uniformity and reliability of clothing care, in some embodiments, the method may further include: during the execution of the target care mode, acquiring the load distribution information of the inner drum, and adjusting the rotation amplitude in the inner drum operating parameters according to the load distribution information.

[0050] Here, the load distribution information can be used to characterize the distribution of the garments currently being cared for in the inner drum.

[0051] For example, the distribution of clothes (e.g., whether they are tangled or biased to one side) can be sensed using a balance sensor installed in the washing machine, and / or by means of torque current detection, image recognition, etc. If an undesirable distribution of clothes in the drum is detected (e.g., clothes are tangled or biased to one side), the rotation amplitude of the drum is adaptively adjusted (e.g., increasing the rotation amplitude) to shake out the tangled clumps of clothes and improve the distribution of clothes through greater physical movement. It is worth noting that the rotation amplitude of the drum needs to be adjusted within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode to avoid damaging the clothes.

[0052] In some embodiments, based on Figure 1 ,like Figure 2 As shown, the method may further include: S201: During the execution of the target care mode, monitor the humidity inside the inner cylinder and obtain the humidity change rate; S202: Based on the humidity change rate, dynamically adjust the inner cylinder operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters in the target care mode.

[0053] In step S201, humidity data of the air inside the washing machine drum can be collected in real time or periodically by a humidity sensor installed in the drum or air duct. The humidity change rate can be obtained by calculating the change in humidity per unit time, for example, by calculating the ratio of the difference between the current humidity value and the humidity value at the previous sampling time to the sampling time interval.

[0054] The humidity change rate reflects the actual drying efficiency generated by the current operation of the fan and the rotation of the inner drum during the garment care process.

[0055] In step S202, the humidity change rate can be compared with a preset threshold range to determine whether the current nursing intensity is insufficient, appropriate or excessive, and the inner cylinder operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters can be dynamically adjusted accordingly.

[0056] For example, if the comparison result indicates that the humidity change rate is too low, it suggests that the current ventilation and dehumidification intensity may be insufficient. Within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode, the operating parameters of the inner drum and / or the operating parameters of the fan can be appropriately increased to increase the operating intensity, thereby accelerating dehumidification and inhibiting bacterial growth. Conversely, if the comparison result indicates that the humidity change rate is too high, the operating parameters of the inner drum and / or the operating parameters of the fan can be decreased within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode to reduce the operating intensity. This ensures the care effect while achieving energy saving and clothing protection.

[0057] In this embodiment, by dynamically adjusting the inner drum operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters under the target care mode based on the humidity change rate inside the inner drum, the humidity range change inside the drum can be more effectively controlled to inhibit bacterial growth. This improves the reliability of antibacterial and shaking effects while enhancing the intelligence and energy efficiency of garment care.

[0058] To make garment care more intelligent and efficient, such as Figure 3 As shown, in step S202 above, dynamically adjusting the inner cylinder operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters under the target care mode based on the humidity change rate may include: S301: Compare the humidity change rate with a preset first threshold and a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is greater than the first threshold; S302: If the humidity change rate is lower than the first threshold, then within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode, perform at least one of the following adjustments: increase the fan speed and / or air volume, increase the inner cylinder rotation speed and / or rotation amplitude; S303: If the humidity change rate is higher than the second threshold, then within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode, perform at least one of the following adjustments: reduce the fan speed and / or air volume, reduce the inner cylinder rotation speed and / or rotation amplitude.

[0059] If the humidity change rate is below the first threshold, the care intensity is increased within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode. For example, the fan speed or air volume can be increased to increase the ventilation intensity, and / or the rotation speed or rotation amplitude of the inner drum can be increased to more effectively disperse the clothes and increase the contact area between the clothes and the airflow, thereby improving the drying efficiency and inhibiting bacterial growth.

[0060] If the humidity change rate exceeds the second threshold, it indicates that the drying speed is currently very fast, and the clothes are nearing dryness or have reached an environment unfavorable for bacterial growth. In this case, the treatment intensity can be reduced within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode. For example, the fan speed or airflow can be reduced, and / or the rotation speed or amplitude of the inner drum can be decreased. This effectively saves energy while maintaining basic care effects and avoids unnecessary damage to nearly dry clothes.

[0061] In some implementations, adjustments to the inner drum operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters can be made according to preset adjustment steps or proportions. For example, when it is determined that the fan speed needs to be increased, the controller can control the speed to gradually increase in preset fixed steps (such as increasing by 50 rpm each time) or by a specific percentage of the current speed (such as increasing by 10%), until the upper limit of the parameters allowed by the care mode is reached or the humidity change rate returns to the target range (the upper limit of the range is the second threshold, and the lower limit is the first threshold). This adjustment method can avoid abrupt changes in the operating state of the inner drum or fan, making the garment care process smoother.

[0062] In other implementations, a strategy of periodic evaluation and iterative adjustment can be adopted. Specifically, after an adjustment is performed, the humidity change rate is monitored, and after a preset observation period (e.g., 3 minutes), the humidity change rate is evaluated again. If the humidity change rate still has not returned to the target range, the next adjustment can be made based on the latest humidity change rate. This process can be repeated cyclically. Through repeated monitoring and adjustment, the most suitable operating parameters for the current working conditions can be automatically found, allowing the operating parameters to adaptively approach the optimal parameter values ​​under the current working conditions, ensuring both nursing effectiveness and energy consumption.

[0063] In some examples, if the rate of change in humidity is between a first threshold and a second threshold, the current fan operating parameters and inner cylinder operating parameters are kept unchanged.

[0064] Environmental differences (such as ambient temperature and humidity) can cause inconsistent care effects in garment care modes with identical operating parameters (same fan speed, inner drum speed, and operating time) at different times and locations. For example, insufficient care may occur in humid environments, while energy waste may result in dry environments. To improve the environmental adaptability of garment care, in some embodiments, based on... Figure 1 ,like Figure 4 As shown, the method may further include the following before implementing the target care pattern: S401: Obtain environmental parameters, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of the following: the current temperature, current humidity, geographical information, and seasonal information of the environment in which the washing machine is located.

[0065] The current temperature and humidity of the environment where the washing machine is located can be detected and obtained in real time by sensors; the geographical and seasonal information can be set through the user interface (such as the control panel or mobile application APP) or automatically inferred by the washing machine controller based on geographical location information and network time.

[0066] S402: Based on environmental parameters, determine the target inner cylinder operating parameters and target fan operating parameters to be used when executing the target nursing mode from multiple candidate parameter combinations corresponding to the target nursing mode.

[0067] For example, in each nursing mode, there are multiple candidate parameter combinations, and different candidate parameter combinations have a preset correspondence with different environmental scenarios. For the target nursing mode, the acquired environmental parameters can be matched in multiple environmental scenarios to obtain the matched target environmental scenario. In the multiple candidate parameter combinations corresponding to the target nursing mode, the candidate parameter combination corresponding to the target environmental scenario is selected as the target inner cylinder operating parameters and target fan operating parameters used when executing the target environmental scenario.

[0068] The distinction between the multiple environmental scenarios is based on at least one of the following dimensions, including but not limited to: ambient temperature range, ambient humidity range, geographic region type, and seasonal type; the geographic region type and seasonal type can be correlated and mapped to the corresponding ambient temperature range and / or ambient humidity range. The multiple environmental scenarios include at least a first environmental scenario and a second environmental scenario; wherein, the environmental temperature range and / or environmental humidity range corresponding to the first environmental scenario is higher than the environmental temperature range and / or environmental humidity range corresponding to the second environmental scenario; and, the fan operating parameter value and inner cylinder operating parameter value in the candidate parameter combination corresponding to the first environmental scenario are both higher than the fan operating parameter value and inner cylinder operating parameter value in the candidate parameter combination corresponding to the second environmental scenario.

[0069] For example, among the predefined environmental scenarios, at least two are included: a high-temperature and high-humidity scenario and a low-temperature and dry scenario. The high-temperature and high-humidity scenario might correspond to, for example, the plum rain season in southern China, where the mapped environmental temperature and humidity range is relatively high. In the candidate parameter combinations configured for this scenario (e.g., combination A), a relatively high fan speed (or airflow) is set, along with a relatively high inner cylinder rotation speed and / or a large rotation amplitude. The low-temperature and dry scenario might correspond to, for example, winter in northern China, where the mapped environmental temperature and humidity range is relatively low. In the candidate parameter combinations configured for this scenario (e.g., combination B), a relatively low fan speed (or airflow) and a relatively low inner cylinder rotation speed and / or a small rotation amplitude are set.

[0070] When the current environment is determined to match a high-temperature and high-humidity scenario based on environmental parameters, the system will invoke and execute the candidate parameter combination A corresponding to the selected target care mode (e.g., standard care mode). This means initiating the care procedure with enhanced wind force and increased shaking intensity to proactively compensate for the adverse effects of the environment on drying efficiency. Conversely, a more energy-efficient and gentler parameter combination B will be invoked.

[0071] In step S103 above, the target nursing mode is executed, and the inner cylinder rotation is controlled by the inner cylinder operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode, and the fan operation is controlled by the corresponding fan operating parameters, including: S403: Execute the target care mode, control the rotation of the inner cylinder with the target inner cylinder operating parameters, and control the operation of the fan with the target fan operating parameters.

[0072] It is understood that step S401 can be executed before step S101 or step S102, or simultaneously with step S101 or step S102, or after step S102. This application specifically limits the execution order of these steps.

[0073] In this embodiment, by matching the acquired environmental parameters with pre-stored environmental scenarios, the most suitable operating parameters for the current environment are selected from multiple candidate parameter combinations in the target care mode. These parameters are then used as the initial operating parameters for executing the target care mode, namely the target inner drum operating parameters and the target fan operating parameters. This allows the washing machine's garment care to automatically adapt to environmental differences caused by different regions, seasons, or weather conditions. When the environment is humid, it starts with a stronger force to ensure effectiveness, while when the environment is dry, it starts with more energy-efficient and gentle parameters to avoid over-processing. This provides reliable and more energy-efficient garment care while also effectively improving the environmental adaptability of garment care.

[0074] To prevent users from failing to remove clothing promptly after the care procedure, resulting in prolonged exposure to a damp, sealed drawer and potential bacterial growth or odor, in some embodiments, based on... Figure 1 ,like Figure 5 As shown, the method may further include: S501: After the target care mode is completed, if the washing machine door is not detected to be opened within the first preset time period, the fan and inner drum are controlled to operate according to the preset care strategy.

[0075] The nursing strategy is configured to execute the target nursing mode or a nursing mode with a lower intensity than the target nursing mode at at least one time point after the first preset duration, until the machine door is detected to be open and then stop.

[0076] In this embodiment, when the target care mode ends, a timer is started. If the washing machine door is not detected to be opened within a first preset time (e.g., 2 hours), it is determined that the clothes may have been forgotten to be taken out. Then, the fan and / or the inner drum are controlled to operate according to the preset care strategy.

[0077] After the first preset duration ends, the controller will periodically execute the target care mode or a care mode with an operating intensity (such as fan speed or inner cylinder speed) lower than the target care mode at at least one subsequent time point (e.g., after 6 hours or after 12 hours) at predetermined time intervals. In addition, to avoid infinite loops, a preset maximum number of executions (e.g., a maximum of 3 repetitions) or a maximum cumulative running time can be set as an operating constraint.

[0078] The preset care strategy remains effective once activated until the user opens the washing machine door. Once the door opening signal is triggered, the care strategy immediately stops, thus automatically providing intermittent, low-intensity care for the clothes inside the drum in cases where the user forgets to remove them. This better maintains the cleanliness of the drum while avoiding unnecessary continuous operation, protecting delicate garments and saving energy.

[0079] In some embodiments, based on Figure 1 ,like Figure 6 As shown, the method may further include the following before implementing the target care pattern: S601: Obtain user's care preference information.

[0080] For example, the user's care preference information can be set by the user through the washing machine's interface. The care preference information reflects the user's preferences for clothing care, and may include, but is not limited to, energy-saving priority, antibacterial priority, gentle care, or quick care.

[0081] It should be noted that step S601 can be executed before or after step S101, or it can be executed simultaneously with step S101. This embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on the execution order of step S601.

[0082] S602: Based on nursing preference information, modify the inner cylinder operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode.

[0083] Based on the controller's preset correction rules for various nursing mode parameters according to different nursing preferences, the operating parameters of the inner cylinder and / or the fan corresponding to the target nursing mode can be modified. For example, if the user selects "energy saving priority", the fan speed and inner cylinder speed can be appropriately reduced based on the operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode; if the user selects "antibacterial priority", the fan speed and inner cylinder speed can be appropriately increased.

[0084] In step S103 above, the target nursing mode is executed, and the inner cylinder rotation is controlled by the inner cylinder operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode, and the fan operation is controlled by the corresponding fan operating parameters, including: S603: Execute the target care mode, control the rotation of the inner cylinder with the modified inner cylinder operating parameters, and control the operation of the fan with the modified fan operating parameters.

[0085] Here, the modified inner cylinder operating parameters are the initial parameters for controlling the rotation of the inner cylinder in the target care mode, and the modified fan operating parameters are the initial parameters for controlling the operation of the fan in the target care mode.

[0086] During the entire execution of the target care mode, the above initial parameters are not fixed. The controller will continuously monitor the humidity inside the cylinder and calculate its rate of change. Based on this rate of change, the operating parameters (inner cylinder operating parameters and fan operating parameters) will be dynamically adjusted.

[0087] In this embodiment, by introducing user preference information to modify the operating parameters corresponding to the target care mode, users can make fine adjustments to the intelligently recommended care mode according to their own immediate needs, further improving the user experience.

[0088] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0089] This application embodiment also provides a washing machine, which includes: an inner drum, a drive motor, a fan assembly, and a controller; the controller is connected to the drive motor and the fan assembly; the drive motor is configured to drive the inner drum to rotate; and the fan assembly is configured to deliver air to the inner drum. The controller is configured as follows: Obtain information about the type of clothing to be cared for; Based on the type information of the garments to be cared for, a target care mode is determined from multiple care modes, wherein different care modes correspond to different inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters; The target nursing mode is executed, and the inner cylinder is rotated according to the inner cylinder operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode, and the fan is operated according to the corresponding fan operating parameters.

[0090] In some embodiments, the inner cylinder operating parameters include the rotational speed of the inner cylinder and / or the rotational amplitude of the periodic forward and reverse rotation; the fan operating parameters include the fan speed and / or air volume.

[0091] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to: obtain type information of the garments to be cared for based on the program type of the washing or drying program that the washing machine has currently finished executing; or, detect the garments to be cared for based on sensors installed in the washing machine to identify the type information of the garments to be cared for.

[0092] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: During the execution of the target care mode, the humidity inside the inner cylinder is monitored, and the humidity change rate is obtained; Based on the humidity change rate, the operating parameters of the inner cylinder and / or the operating parameters of the fan in the target care mode are dynamically adjusted.

[0093] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to: The humidity change rate is compared with a preset first threshold and a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is greater than the first threshold; If the value is below the first threshold, then within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode, at least one of the following adjustments shall be performed: increase the fan speed and / or air volume, increase the inner cylinder rotation speed and / or rotation amplitude; If the value exceeds the second threshold, then within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode, at least one of the following adjustments shall be performed: reduce the fan speed and / or air volume, or reduce the rotation speed and / or rotation amplitude of the inner cylinder.

[0094] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: Before executing the target care mode, environmental parameters are obtained, wherein the environmental parameters include at least one of the following: the current temperature, current humidity, geographical information, and seasonal information of the environment in which the washing machine is located; Based on the environmental parameters, the target inner cylinder operating parameters and target fan operating parameters are determined from multiple candidate parameter combinations corresponding to the target care mode when executing the target care mode.

[0095] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: After the target care mode is completed, if the washing machine door is not detected to be opened within a first preset time period, the fan and the inner drum are controlled to operate according to the preset care strategy. The nursing strategy is configured to: at at least one time point after the first preset duration, execute the target nursing mode or a nursing mode with an intensity lower than the target nursing mode, until the door is detected to be open and then stop.

[0096] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: The target care mode is triggered and executed within a preset time period after the washing or drying program of the washing machine ends.

[0097] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: Before implementing the target care model, obtain the user's care preference information; Based on the nursing preference information, the inner cylinder operating parameters and / or fan operating parameters corresponding to the target nursing mode are corrected; The target care mode is executed, and the inner cylinder rotation is controlled by the modified inner cylinder operating parameters, and the fan operation is controlled by the modified fan operating parameters.

[0098] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium having an executable program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the washing machine clothing care control method provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0099] For ease of understanding, the following focuses on explaining the terminology used in this embodiment: In this application embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a type of microprocessor), or a Digital Signal Processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or a Programmable Logic Device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. In addition, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU), etc.

[0100] The computer-readable storage medium provided in this embodiment can execute the washing machine clothing care control method of the above embodiment. Its implementation principle and technical effect are similar to those of the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0101] The aforementioned computer-readable storage medium can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk. The readable storage medium can be any available medium accessible to a general-purpose or special-purpose computer.

[0102] An exemplary readable storage medium is coupled to a processor, enabling the processor to read information from and write information to the readable storage medium. Of course, the readable storage medium can also be a component of the processor. The processor and the readable storage medium can reside in an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Alternatively, the processor and the readable storage medium can exist as discrete components in an electronic device or a host device.

[0103] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above-described method embodiments can be implemented by hardware related to program instructions. The aforementioned program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When executed, the program performs the steps of the above-described method embodiments; and the aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as ROM, RAM, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0104] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0105] In the description of this specification, references to "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0106] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such 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 laundry care control method of a laundry machine, characterized by, The method comprises: acquiring type information of clothes to be cared for; determining a target care mode from a plurality of care modes based on the type information of the clothes to be cared for, wherein different care modes correspond to different inner drum operating parameters and fan operating parameters; executing the target care mode to control the rotation of the inner drum with the inner drum operating parameters corresponding to the target care mode and to control the operation of the fan with the corresponding fan operating parameters.

2. The clothes care control method according to claim 1, wherein the inner drum operating parameters comprise the rotation speed of the inner drum and / or the rotation amplitude of periodic forward and reverse rotation; the fan operating parameters comprise the rotation speed of the fan and / or the air volume.

3. The garment care control method of claim 1, wherein, The acquisition of the type information of the clothes to be cared for comprises: acquiring the type information of the clothes to be cared for based on the program type of the washing program or the drying program currently executed by the washing machine; or, detecting the clothes to be cared for based on the sensor provided in the washing machine to identify the type information of the clothes to be cared for.

4. The clothes care control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by, The method further comprises: monitoring the humidity in the inner drum during the execution of the target care mode and acquiring the humidity change rate; dynamically adjusting the inner drum operating parameters and / or the fan operating parameters in the target care mode according to the humidity change rate.

5. The garment care control method of claim 4, wherein, The dynamic adjustment of the inner drum operating parameters and / or the fan operating parameters in the target care mode according to the humidity change rate comprises: comparing the humidity change rate with a first threshold and a second threshold, wherein the second threshold is greater than the first threshold; if lower than the first threshold, at least one of the following adjustments is executed within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode: increasing the rotation speed and / or the air volume of the fan, increasing the rotation speed and / or the rotation amplitude of the inner drum; if higher than the second threshold, at least one of the following adjustments is executed within the parameter range allowed by the target care mode: reducing the rotation speed and / or the air volume of the fan, reducing the rotation speed and / or the rotation amplitude of the inner drum.

6. The garment care control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, Before the execution of the target care mode, the method further comprises: acquiring environmental parameters, wherein the environmental parameters comprise at least one of the following: the current temperature, the current humidity, the geographical information and the seasonal information of the environment where the washing machine is located; determining the target inner drum operating parameters and the target fan operating parameters to be adopted when the target care mode is executed from a plurality of candidate parameter combinations corresponding to the target care mode based on the environmental parameters.

7. The garment care control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The method further comprises: after the execution of the target care mode, if the door of the washing machine is not detected to be opened within a first preset time length, controlling the operation of the fan and the inner drum according to a preset care strategy; the care strategy is configured to execute the target care mode or a care mode with a lower running intensity than the target care mode at at least one time point after the first preset time length until the door is detected to be opened.

8. The garment care control method of claim 1, wherein, The method further comprises: trigger execution of the target care mode within a preset time length after a washing program or a drying program of the washing machine ends.

9. The garment care control method of claim 1, wherein, Before execution of the target care mode, the method further includes: obtaining care preference information of a user; correcting inner drum operation parameters and / or fan operation parameters corresponding to the target care mode according to the care preference information; the execution of the target care mode includes: execution of the target care mode to control the inner drum to rotate at the corrected inner drum operation parameters and control the fan to operate at the corrected fan operation parameters.

10. A laundry machine characterized by includes: an inner drum; a drive motor configured to drive the inner drum to rotate; a fan assembly configured to send air to the inner drum; a controller connected with the drive motor and the fan assembly; wherein the controller is configured to execute the laundry care control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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