Washing machine and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a washing machine and a control method thereof, and the washing machine comprises an outer cylinder which is provided with an accommodation space; the circulating pump is arranged on the drainage pipe below the outer cylinder; one end of the circulating pipe is connected with the circulating pump, and the other end of the circulating pipe is connected to one end, far away from the circulating pump, of the outer cylinder; and the electrolysis assembly is arranged in the circulating pump, and the electrolysis assembly is used for electrolyzing water flowing out of the outer cylinder to generate sterilization water, and the sterilization water is conveyed into the outer cylinder through the circulating pipe to be circulated. The electrolysis assembly is integrated in the circulating pump, circulating sterilization can be conducted on washing water in the clothes washing process, efficient cooperation of washing and sterilization is achieved, and therefore the sterilization efficiency and the sterilization effect of clothes can be improved; and moreover, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump are integrated, so that the occupied space is saved, the electrolysis assembly is convenient to disassemble and clean, the secondary pollution problem of the clothes is reduced, and the sterilization effect is further improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly relates to a washing machine and a control method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a daily high-frequency household appliance, the basic washing machine effect cannot meet the growing health and sterilization needs of users. The market has such disadvantages as ozone sterilization technology which causes clothes to turn yellow due to oxidation, and UV ultraviolet sterilization which is limited by installation location, resulting in too far irradiation distance and minimal sterilization effect. In another aspect, the existing washing machine has poor sterilization effect on clothes. SUMMARY

[0003] The washing machine and the control method thereof provided by the embodiments of the present application can improve the sterilization effect on clothes.

[0004] In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a washing machine, comprising: an outer drum having a containing space; a circulating pump arranged on a drain pipe below the outer drum; a circulating pipe, one end of which is connected to the circulating pump, and the other end of which is connected to one end of the outer drum away from the circulating pump; an electrolysis assembly arranged in the circulating pump, the electrolysis assembly being used to generate sterilization water by electrolyzing water flowing out of the outer drum, and the sterilization water being sent to the outer drum through the circulating pipe for circulation.

[0005] Optionally, the circulating pump comprises: a body having a containing cavity, the electrolysis assembly being arranged in the containing cavity and being detachably connected to the body; a cover body detachably connected to the body to close the containing cavity or expose the electrolysis assembly.

[0006] Optionally, the electrolysis assembly comprises: a shell having a receiving space; an electrolytic body arranged in the receiving space; a cathode plate connected to the electrolytic body and extending out of the shell; an anode plate connected to the electrolytic body and extending out of the shell, the anode plate being arranged opposite to the cathode plate.

[0007] Optionally, the cathode plate and the anode plate are arranged on a side of the electrolytic body away from the cover body.

[0008] Optionally, the shell and the body are plug-in connected.

[0009] Optionally, the circulating pump further comprises: A filter is arranged in the accommodating cavity.

[0010] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application further provide a control method of the washing machine as described in any one of the above, comprising: receiving a sterilization mode selection instruction or a self-cleaning mode selection instruction input by a user; starting the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump according to the sterilization mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, so that the water in the outer tub is circulated to the outer tub after passing through the electrolysis assembly.

[0011] Optionally, the starting the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump according to the sterilization mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, so that the water in the outer tub is circulated to the outer tub after passing through the electrolysis assembly, comprises: obtaining the water temperature in the outer tub; adjusting the power of the electrolysis assembly according to the water temperature when the electrolysis assembly is started according to the sterilization mode selection instruction.

[0012] Optionally, the starting the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump according to the sterilization mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, so that the water in the outer tub is circulated to the outer tub after passing through the electrolysis assembly, further comprises: injecting clean water into the outer tub when the electrolysis assembly is started according to the self-cleaning mode selection instruction; starting the circulating pump and running the electrolysis assembly at maximum power.

[0013] Optionally, after the starting the circulating pump and running the electrolysis assembly at maximum power, the control method further comprises: detecting the current of the electrolysis assembly in the self-cleaning mode; when the current is less than a set value, issuing a prompt to remind the user to clean the electrolysis assembly.

[0014] In the washing machine and the control method thereof provided by the embodiments of the present application, the electrolysis assembly is integrated in the circulating pump, so that the washing water can be circulated and sterilized during the washing process, efficient synergy of washing and sterilizing is realized, and the sterilization efficiency and effect of the laundry are improved. Furthermore, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump are integrated, which not only saves the space occupation, but also facilitates the disassembly and cleaning of the electrolysis assembly, reduces the secondary pollution of the laundry, and further improves the sterilization effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, and all other drawings obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort based on these drawings also fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0016] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numbers represent the same parts.

[0017] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a circulating pump in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 3 Another structural schematic diagram of a circulating pump in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of a circulating pump provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 A sectional structural schematic diagram of the circulating pump shown in FIG. 6 along A-A.

[0021] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of an electrolysis assembly in a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Figure 6 A flow schematic diagram of a control method of a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] In order to improve the bacteria removal effect on clothes, the present application provides a washing machine and a control method thereof, which will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0025] For example, please refer to Figure 1 shown in FIG. 6, Figure 1A structural schematic diagram of a washing machine provided by an embodiment of the present application. The embodiment of the present application provides a washing machine 100, which can be a drum washing machine, and the washing machine 100 can also be a pulsator washing machine. The embodiment of the present application takes the drum washing machine as an example for description, and should not be understood as a limitation on the type of the washing machine 100. The washing machine 100 includes an outer drum 110, a circulating pump 120, a circulating pipe 130, and an electrolysis assembly 140.

[0026] The outer drum 110 has a containing space, which can contain an inner drum and water. The outer drum 110 is arranged outside the inner drum. The inner drum is used to contain clothes and can rotate under the driving of a motor, so as to turn over under the action of a detergent and water to realize washing of the clothes.

[0027] The circulating pump 120 is arranged on a drain pipe below the outer drum 110, that is, the circulating pump 120 is located on a drain path below the outer drum 110. For example, the circulating pump 120 can be embedded in the drain pipe. The water flow from the outer drum 110 passes through the circulating pump 120 and then is discharged through the drain pipe, that is, the circulating pump 120 is a drain pump. The circulating pump 120 also serves as a pump body for water circulation, that is, one end of the circulating pipe 130 is connected to the circulating pump 120, and the other end of the circulating pipe 130 is connected to one end of the outer drum 110 away from the circulating pump 120. When the washing machine 100 is running a washing program, the circulating pipe 130 can be connected, so that the water is circulated during washing, which can improve the probability of dissolution of the detergent and thus improve the washing effect of the clothes. When the washing machine 100 is in a drain stage, the circulating pipe 130 can be blocked to stop circulating water to the outer drum 110, and the drain pipe is connected to discharge water, so that one circulating pump 120 can realize at least two effects, that is, as a power pump for water circulation and as a power pump for drainage, which improves the utilization efficiency of the circulating pump 120.

[0028] It should be noted that the part of the drain pipe connected to the outer drum 110 can be in the form of a bellows, so as to reduce the transmission of vibration of the inner drum during rotation and thus reduce the influence on the circulating pump 120.

[0029] The electrolysis assembly 140 is arranged in the circulating pump 120, and is used to electrolyze water flowing out of the outer drum 110 to generate electrolytic water, and then send the electrolytic water into the outer drum 110 through the circulating pipe 130 for circulation. The electrolysis assembly 140 can correspond to a disinfection mode and a self-cleaning mode of the washing machine 100. In the disinfection mode, the electrolysis assembly 140 electrolyzes bacteria, efficiently electrolyzes water, generates various strong oxidizing substances such as hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide, ozone and the like, including but not limited to hydroxyl radicals, hydroxide, ozone, singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, acidic water, alkaline water, and can achieve indiscriminate killing and degradation of bacteria, viruses and organic pollutants in a short time, with a sterilization rate of up to 99.99% and fast removal of odor. That is, in the disinfection mode, the electrolysis assembly 140 electrolyzes the water in the circulating pump 120 and then sends the water into the outer drum 110 through the circulating pipe 130, thereby achieving the effect of washing and sterilizing or disinfecting at the same time. The self-cleaning mode is self-cleaning of the inner drum and the outer drum 110, and the electrolysis assembly 140 can also electrolyze the water in the circulating pump 120 and then send the water into the outer drum 110 through the circulating pipe 130, thereby achieving cleaning of the outer drum 110 and the inner drum.

[0030] In the washing machine 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application, the electrolysis assembly 140 is integrated in the circulating pump 120, so that the washing water can be circulated and sterilized during the laundry process, and efficient cooperation of washing and sterilizing is achieved, thereby improving the sterilization efficiency and effect of the laundry.

[0031] It should be noted that the circulating pump 120 in the embodiment of the present application is a composite or integrated assembly, rather than a finished product selected.

[0032] For example, please refer to Figure 1 and refer to Figures 2 to 4 , the structure of the circulating pump in the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 2 , the structure of the circulating pump in the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 3 , the structure of the circulating pump in the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 4 , the structure of the circulating pump in the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in Figure 3 , the structure of the circulating pump in the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in

[0033] The body 122 can be cylindrical or quasi-cylindrical, or can be in the shape of an extension of the drain pipe to facilitate connection and assembly with the drain pipe. The body 122 has a receiving cavity, and the electrolysis assembly 140 is arranged in the receiving cavity and detachably connected with the body 122, such as the electrolysis assembly 140 can be plug-connected with the body 122.

[0034] The cover 124 is detachably connected with the body 122, so as to close the receiving cavity or expose the electrolysis assembly 140. The cover 124 can be connected or detached with the body 122 by screwing, which is convenient and reliable.

[0035] The filter 126, such as a filter screen, is arranged in the receiving cavity of the body 122, such as can be located between the electrolysis assembly 140 and the cover 124, and of course the electrolysis assembly 140 can be arranged between the filter 126 and the cover 124. The filter 126 is used to intercept and collect impurities during the drainage stage of the washing machine 100, so as to reduce the risk of clogging of the floor drain. It should be noted that when the filter 126 is a filter screen, the filter 126 can be arranged at the connection between the drain pipe and the circulation pipe 130, so as to reduce the risk of clogging of the floor drain and the risk of secondary pollution of clothes caused by impurities entering the outer tub 110.

[0036] For example, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 The structure of the electrolysis assembly in the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure. The electrolysis assembly 140 includes a housing 142, an electrolysis body 144, a cathode plate 146 and an anode plate 148.

[0037] The housing 142 has a receiving space, which can be used to accommodate the electrolysis body 144. The shape of the housing 142 is adapted to the electrolysis body 144, such as the housing 142 can be square. Moreover, the housing 142 can be in a sealed form, so as to reduce or avoid the influence of water on the electrolysis body 144.

[0038] The electrolysis body 144 is arranged in the receiving space. The electrolysis body 144 is used to be connected with a power supply, and is used to transmit an electrical signal to the cathode plate 146 and the anode plate 148.

[0039] The cathode plate 146 is connected with the electrolysis body 144 and protrudes from the housing 142, so as to facilitate contact with water. The anode plate 148 is connected with the electrolysis body 144 and protrudes from the housing 142, so as to facilitate contact with water. The anode plate 148 is arranged opposite to or spaced apart from the cathode plate 146.

[0040] The anode plate 148 and the cathode plate 146 are arranged on the side of the electrolysis body 144 away from the cover 124 in the body 122, and the shell 142 is in plug connection with the body 122, so that the shell 142 can be in plug connection with the body 122 to facilitate the electrolysis assembly 140 to be pulled out or installed, such as a handle can be arranged on the shell 142 to facilitate the user to operate.

[0041] For the working process of the electrolysis assembly 140, the anode plate 148 and the cathode plate 146 can electrolyze water into a series of substances with strong oxidation-reduction capacity, such as hydroxyl radical OH, ozone O3, singlet oxygen O and hydrogen peroxide H2O2, which can disinfect, decolor and deodorize the washing water. The water formed in the outer barrel 110 flows into the circulating pump 120 through the drain pipe, and then passes through the electrolysis assembly 140 in the circulating pump 120, and then the water passes through the door seal into the outer barrel 110 through the circulating pipe 130, so as to achieve the effect of washing and circulating and disinfecting, decoloring and deodorizing.

[0042] It should be noted that the electrolysis assembly 140 is arranged in the circulating pump 120, the user can disassemble the cover 124 and the filter 126 and take out the electrolysis assembly 140 to clean the scale on the cathode plate 146, thereby improving the working performance of the electrolysis assembly 140. When too much scale is deposited on the cathode plate 146, the electrolysis efficiency will be sharply reduced, resulting in a decrease in the sterilization function. The electrolysis assembly 140 is detachably arranged in the circulating pump 120, which can facilitate disassembly and cleaning of the cathode plate 146, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis assembly 140.

[0043] In the washing machine 100 provided by the application, the electrolysis assembly 140 is integrated in the circulating pump 120, so that the washing water can be circulated and sterilized during the washing process, and the efficient cooperation of washing and sterilizing is achieved, thereby improving the sterilization efficiency and effect of the laundry. Moreover, the electrolysis assembly 140 is integrated with the circulating pump 120, which not only saves space, but also facilitates disassembly and cleaning of the electrolysis assembly 140, thereby further improving the sterilization effect and reducing the secondary pollution of the laundry.

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the working process of the washing machine, the application further provides a control method of the washing machine, and the structure of the washing machine can be referred to Figures 1 to 5 and the above description, which will not be repeated here. Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 the flowchart of the control method of the washing machine provided by the application. The control method of the washing machine comprises the following steps: Step S210, receiving a disinfection mode selection instruction or a self-cleaning mode selection instruction input by a user.

[0045] For the use of the electrolysis assembly, at least can be used in disinfection mode and in the self-cleaning mode. The disinfection mode is to disinfect and sterilize the clothes, and in the disinfection mode, the electrolysis assembly electrolyzes the washing water flowing out of the outer barrel and circulates to the outer barrel through the circulating pipe, realizing the effect of disinfecting and deodorizing the clothes while washing. The self-cleaning mode is to clean the outer barrel and the inner barrel, which can first inject clean water and start the electrolysis assembly. The electrolysis assembly circulates the electrolyzed water to the outer barrel and the inner barrel to clean the outer barrel and the inner barrel.

[0046] Among them, the disinfection mode and the self-cleaning mode are realized based on the user operating the operation keys or touch keys of the washing machine panel. The control panel of the washing machine can monitor the operation keys or touch keys, so as to receive the disinfection mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction input by the user, and set the opening time and opening power of the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump based on the disinfection mode instruction or the self-cleaning instruction.

[0047] Step S220, according to the disinfection mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump are started, so that the water in the outer barrel circulates to the outer barrel after passing through the electrolysis assembly.

[0048] For the disinfection mode determined by the disinfection mode selection instruction and the self-cleaning mode determined by the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, the working state of the electrolysis assembly can be set to different states, such as setting the power of the electrolysis assembly in the disinfection mode to be lower than that in the self-cleaning mode.

[0049] Therefore, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump can be started according to the disinfection mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, so that the water in the outer barrel circulates to the outer barrel after passing through the electrolysis assembly to form electrolyzed water, realizing sterilization and disinfection of the washing clothes or self-cleaning of the outer barrel and the inner barrel.

[0050] The control method of the washing machine provided by the embodiment of the application can realize disinfection and sterilization or cleaning of a specific program by starting the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump according to the disinfection mode or the self-cleaning mode selected by the user, and improve the sterilization effect and the self-cleaning effect of the clothes. By integrating the electrolysis assembly in the circulating pump, the washing water can be circulated and sterilized during the washing process, realizing efficient cooperation of washing and sterilization, so as to improve the sterilization efficiency and effect of the clothes. Moreover, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump are integrated, which not only saves the space occupation, but also makes the electrolysis assembly easy to disassemble and clean, reduces the secondary pollution problem of the clothes, and further improves the sterilization effect.

[0051] In the disinfection mode and the self-cleaning mode, the power control of the electrolysis assembly is different. In an implementation, step S220, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump are started according to the disinfection mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, so that the water in the outer drum is circulated to the outer drum after passing through the electrolysis assembly, comprising: Step S221, the water temperature in the outer drum is obtained.

[0052] Step S222, when the electrolysis assembly is started according to the disinfection mode selection instruction, the power of the electrolysis assembly is adjusted according to the water temperature.

[0053] Regarding steps S221 and S222: The water temperature in the outer drum can be detected by a water temperature sensor, or determined according to the program selected by the user.

[0054] Since the set water temperature is usually associated with the dirtiness of the clothes, the dirtier the clothes are, the higher the program or user-set water temperature is, therefore, in the embodiments of the present application, the power of the electrolysis assembly depends on the set water temperature, the higher the water temperature is, the greater the power of the electrolysis assembly is. Since the greater the power is, the more serious the heat generation is, therefore, the shorter the running time is, which needs to be paused for 1 minute.

[0055] In some embodiments, whether to start the electrolysis assembly can also be determined by the water temperature, or the power of the electrolysis assembly is determined according to the water temperature. When the electrolysis assembly is started according to the disinfection mode selection instruction, the power of the electrolysis assembly is adjusted according to the real-time monitored water temperature, so that the sterilization intensity of the electrolysis assembly can be matched with the dirtiness of the clothes, and the dual effects of energy and sterilization effect are taken into account.

[0056] In yet another implementation, step S220, the electrolysis assembly and the circulating pump are started according to the disinfection mode selection instruction or the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, so that the water in the outer drum is circulated to the outer drum after passing through the electrolysis assembly, further comprising: Step S223, when the electrolysis assembly is started according to the self-cleaning mode selection instruction, clean water is injected into the outer drum.

[0057] Step S224, the circulating pump is started, and the electrolysis assembly is operated at the maximum power.

[0058] Regarding steps S223 and S224: When the user selects the self-cleaning mode, the electrolysis assembly is started, and the water inlet valve is opened to inject clean water, so that the self-cleaning process of the inner drum and the outer drum can be started.

[0059] After the water inlet is completed or during the water inlet, the circulating pump can be started to circulate the electrolytic water generated by the electrolysis assembly, so as to improve the self-cleaning effect and efficiency of the outer drum and the inner drum.

[0060] In the self-cleaning mode, the electrolysis assembly can be operated at the maximum power, so that the cleaning effect in the drum can be improved.

[0061] In step S225, the current of the electrolysis assembly is detected in the self-cleaning mode.

[0062] In step S226, when the current is less than a set value, a prompt is sent to remind the user to clean the electrolysis assembly.

[0063] Regarding steps S225 and S226: The cathode plate in the electrolysis assembly is a key component that affects the electrolysis efficiency. If too much scale is deposited on the cathode plate, the electrolysis efficiency and effect will be seriously affected, and therefore the scale deposited on the cathode plate needs to be cleaned in time.

[0064] In the self-cleaning mode, the current of the electrolysis assembly can be detected, and when the current is less than a set value, a prompt is sent to remind the user to clean the electrolysis assembly, so as to remind the user to open the filter of the circulating pump and clean the scale deposited on the cathode plate, thereby reducing the risk of affecting the electrolysis efficiency due to scale.

[0065] In the control method of the washing machine provided in the embodiments of the present application, when the current of the electrolysis assembly is detected to be less than a set value, the user is reminded to open the filter of the circulating pump and clean the scale deposited on the cathode plate, thereby reducing the influence on the electrolysis efficiency. By setting the water temperature or whether the user selects the disinfection mode to dynamically determine whether to start the electrolysis assembly, as well as the timing and power of starting the electrolysis assembly, the sterilization and odor removal effects are optimized, and resource waste is avoided. The self-cleaning mode starts the electrolysis assembly after washing is completed, and the empty drum is operated for a period of time to achieve the effect of cleaning the drum.

[0066] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a computer readable storage medium, which stores a plurality of computer programs. The computer programs can be loaded by a processor to execute the steps in the control method of the washing machine provided in the embodiments of the present application.

[0067] The storage medium can include a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and various media that can store program codes.

[0068] Since the computer programs stored in the storage medium can execute the steps in the control method of the washing machine provided in the embodiments of the present application, the beneficial effects of any of the control methods of the washing machine provided in the embodiments of the present application can be achieved. Details are described in the foregoing embodiments, which will not be described here.

[0069] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment is focused on, and the part not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0070] In the description of the present application, 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 defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0071] The laundry washing machine and the control method thereof provided by the embodiments of the present application are described in detail above, and the principles and implementation manners of the present application are described by applying specific examples. The above embodiment is only used to help understand the method and the core idea of the present application; meanwhile, for those skilled in the art, the specific implementation manner and application range can be changed according to the idea of the present application. In conclusion, the content of the specification should not be understood as a limitation of the present application.

Claims

1. A washing machine, characterized in that, include: The outer cylinder has a storage space; A circulation pump is installed on the drain pipe below the outer cylinder; The circulation pipe has one end connected to the circulation pump and the other end connected to the end of the outer cylinder away from the circulation pump. An electrolysis component is installed inside the circulation pump. The electrolysis component is used to electrolyze the water flowing out from the outer cylinder to produce sterilized water, which is then sent to the outer cylinder for circulation through the circulation pipe.

2. The washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circulating pump includes: The body has a receiving cavity, and the electrolysis component is disposed in the receiving cavity and detachably connected to the body; The cover is detachably connected to the body to close the receiving cavity or expose the electrolysis assembly.

3. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly includes: The shell has a receiving space; Electrolyte, disposed within the containment space; A cathode plate is connected to the electrolytic body and extends out of the housing; An anode plate is connected to the electrolyte and extends out of the housing; the anode plate is disposed opposite to the cathode plate.

4. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cathode plate and the anode plate are disposed on the side of the electrolytic body away from the cover.

5. The washing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing is plugged into the body.

6. The washing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The circulating pump also includes: A filter is disposed within the receiving cavity.

7. A control method for a washing machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, include: Receive user input commands to select either disinfection mode or self-cleaning mode; The electrolysis unit and circulation pump are activated according to the disinfection mode selection command or the self-cleaning mode selection command, so that the water in the outer cylinder circulates to the outer cylinder after passing through the electrolysis unit.

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of activating the electrolysis component and circulation pump according to the disinfection mode selection command or the self-cleaning mode selection command, so that the water in the outer cylinder circulates to the outer cylinder after passing through the electrolysis component, includes: Obtain the water temperature in the outer cylinder; When the electrolysis component is turned on according to the disinfection mode selection command, the power of the electrolysis component is adjusted according to the water temperature.

9. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The step of activating the electrolysis component and circulation pump according to the disinfection mode selection command or the self-cleaning mode selection command, so that the water in the outer cylinder circulates to the outer cylinder after passing through the electrolysis component, further includes: When the electrolysis component is turned on according to the self-cleaning mode selection command, clean water is injected into the outer cylinder; Start the circulation pump and operate the electrolysis unit at maximum power.

10. The control method according to claim 9, characterized in that, After starting the circulating pump and operating the electrolysis unit at maximum power, the control method further includes: In self-cleaning mode, the current of the electrolysis component is detected; When the current is less than the set value, a prompt will be issued to remind the user to clean the electrolysis component.

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