Control method and control device of washing equipment and washing equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of washing equipment, particularly provides a control method and a control system of washing equipment and the washing equipment, and aims to solve the problem that the service life of the existing washing equipment is influenced due to the long-time standby state. In order to achieve the purpose, the control method of the washing equipment comprises the following steps that after running of a washing program of the washing equipment is finished, the washing equipment is made to be in a first standby state; acquiring first current time of the washing equipment; judging whether the first current time is matched with historical operation time of the washing equipment or not; and if not, converting the washing equipment from the first standby state to a shutdown state. According to the control method, automatic control over the standby state of the washing equipment can be achieved, it is avoided that due to long-time standby, the service life of the washing equipment is shortened, manual adjustment by a user is not needed, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Washing equipment such as dishwashers have been widely used. Commercial dishwashers are needed in large supermarkets, coffee shops, and restaurants, bringing convenience to users.

[0003] Existing laundry appliances, such as dishwashers, may remain in standby mode for extended periods even when dishes are not being washed, in order to receive real-time information from the user. In standby mode, the electrical components of dishwashers and other laundry appliances remain powered for extended periods, which accelerates the aging of these parts and reduces the lifespan of the appliance.

[0004] In view of the problems of the existing washing equipment mentioned above, those skilled in the art urgently need a control method, control device and washing equipment for washing equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem that the service life of existing washing equipment is affected by the fact that it is in a standby state for a long time.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a washing device, comprising the following steps: after the washing device finishes running a washing program, the washing device is placed in a first standby state; a first current time of the washing device is obtained; it is determined whether the first current time matches the historical running time of the washing device; if not, the washing device is switched from the first standby state to a power-off state.

[0007] Furthermore, the control method further includes: if the first current time matches the historical operating time of the washing device, then obtaining the first standby duration of the washing device in the first standby state; determining whether the first standby duration is greater than or equal to a first preset duration; if so, then causing the washing device to switch from the first standby state to the off state.

[0008] Furthermore, the step of "putting the washing equipment into a first standby state after the washing program is completed" specifically includes: after the washing program is completed, detecting whether the user has opened the door to take out the laundry; if not, putting the washing equipment into the first standby state; if yes, detecting whether the user has selected a washing program again; if yes, putting the washing equipment into the first standby state after the washing program is completed again.

[0009] Furthermore, before the step of "putting the washing equipment into a first standby state after the washing program is completed", the control method further includes: receiving a power-on command from the user when the washing equipment is in a power-off state; detecting whether the user has selected a washing program; if so, causing the washing equipment to run the washing program, recording and storing the second current time of the washing equipment; if not, putting the washing equipment into a second standby state.

[0010] Furthermore, the control method further includes: when the washing device is in the second standby state, obtaining a second standby duration of the washing device in the second standby state; determining whether the second standby duration is greater than or equal to a second preset duration; if so, causing the washing device to switch from the second standby state to a power-off state.

[0011] Furthermore, the control method further includes: after the washing equipment is turned on and the washing program is running, accumulating the number of times it is turned on within the time period corresponding to the second current time; determining whether the accumulated number of times it is turned on is greater than or equal to a preset number; if so, then the washing equipment is switched from the off state to the second standby state in the next time period corresponding to the second current time.

[0012] Furthermore, the step of "determining whether the first current time matches the historical operating time of the washing equipment" specifically includes: determining whether the first current time is within the historical operating time of the washing equipment; if not, then the first current time does not match the historical operating time of the washing equipment.

[0013] Furthermore, the step of "determining whether the first current time matches the historical operating time of the washing equipment" includes: determining whether the first current time is within the historical operating time of the washing equipment; if not, determining whether the interval between the first current time and the historical operating time of the washing equipment is greater than or equal to a preset time interval; if yes, then the first current time does not match the historical operating time of the washing equipment.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a control device for a washing apparatus, including a processor, a memory, and a control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the control program, when executed by the processor, implements the aforementioned control method for the washing apparatus.

[0015] In a third aspect, the present invention also provides a washing apparatus, which applies the control method of the washing apparatus described above.

[0016] When the above technical solution is adopted, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] (1) The washing equipment of the present invention, such as a dishwasher, is in a first standby state after running the washing program so that the user can start washing again at any time; the working status and standby time of the washing equipment are recorded in real time. When the first current time of the washing equipment in the standby state does not match the historical running time, or when the standby time of the washing equipment that has not started running reaches the first preset time, the washing equipment is automatically controlled to switch from the first standby state to the off state; thus, the present invention can realize automatic control of the standby state of the washing equipment, avoid long-term standby and reduce the service life of the washing equipment, save energy, reduce safety hazards, and does not require manual adjustment by the user, thus improving the user experience.

[0018] (2) When the washing device of the present invention, such as a dishwasher, receives the user's power-on command, if the user does not select a washing program, the washing device is put into a second standby state, and when the standby time during which the washing device has not been started reaches a second preset time, the washing device is switched from the second standby state to the power-off state; thus, the present invention can realize the automatic adjustment of the standby state of the washing device and avoid the washing device from being in the standby state for a long time.

[0019] (3) After receiving the user's power-on command, if the user selects and runs a washing program, the washing device of the present invention records and stores the second current time of the washing device and accumulates the number of times the washing device is powered on within the time period corresponding to the second current time. When the accumulated number of power-on times reaches a preset number, the washing device is controlled to be powered on directly from the off state in the time period corresponding to the second current time and enters the second standby state to wait for the user to select a washing program. Thus, the present invention can determine the user's usage habits based on the accumulated number of power-on times in each time period, and automatically control the washing device to be powered on and enter the standby state during the time period when the user frequently uses the washing device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0020] (4) When determining whether the first current time of the washing equipment matches the historical running time, the present invention makes a judgment based on whether the first current time is within the interval of the historical running time period, or also based on the interval between the first current time and the historical running time. If the two do not match, the washing equipment is directly switched to the off state. If the two match, the user may need to perform washing operations. At this time, the user determines whether to switch the washing equipment to the off state based on the standby time, so as to balance energy saving and meeting the user's needs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1This is a flowchart of the main steps of the control method for the washing equipment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the specific steps of the control method for the washing equipment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The principles and features of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. For example, although the steps of the method of the present invention are described in a specific order in this application, these orders are not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can perform the steps in different orders without departing from the basic principles of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" in the terminology of the present invention are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the invention discloses a control method for a washing device. The washing device involved in this invention can be a dishwasher or other washing equipment; this invention does not specifically limit its use. See also... Figure 1 The diagram shown is a flowchart of the main steps of the control method for the washing equipment of the present invention. The control method of the present invention includes:

[0026] Step S1: After the washing machine finishes running the washing program, put the washing machine into the first standby state;

[0027] Step S2: Obtain the first current time of the washing equipment;

[0028] Step S3: Determine whether the first current time matches the historical running time of the washing equipment;

[0029] Step S4: If not, the washing equipment is switched from the first standby state to the off state.

[0030] Based on the above steps S1 to S4, it should be noted that after the user selects a washing program, the washing device runs the washing program until it ends, putting the washing device into a first standby state so that the user can select a washing program again at any time. Furthermore, while the washing device is in the first standby state, the first current time is acquired in real time, and the historical running time stored in the washing device is retrieved. The system then determines whether the acquired first current time matches the historical running time. If they do not match, it indicates that the first current time is not within the time period during which the user frequently uses the washing device or is significantly different. In this case, the washing device does not need to remain in standby mode; it can be directly switched to a power-off state to reduce energy consumption and extend the lifespan of the washing device.

[0031] Furthermore, in step S3 above, if the first current time falls within the historical operating time period of the washing equipment, it indicates that the two are matched; if the first current time does not fall within the historical operating time period of the washing equipment, it indicates that the two are not matched.

[0032] Alternatively, if the first current time is not within the historical operating time period of the washing equipment, the judgment can be made based on the size of the time interval between the two. If the interval between the first current time and the historical operating time is small, it can be considered that the two match. If the interval between the first current time and the historical operating time is large, it indicates that the two do not match. In order to avoid the washing equipment being in standby mode for a long time, the washing equipment can be directly switched to the off state.

[0033] In a specific embodiment, step S3 specifically includes:

[0034] Step S31: Determine whether the first current time is within the historical operating time of the washing equipment;

[0035] Step S32: If not, the first current time does not match the historical running time of the washing equipment.

[0036] In another specific embodiment, step S3 specifically includes:

[0037] Step S33: If the first current time is not within the historical operating time of the washing equipment, then determine whether the interval between the first current time and the historical operating time of the washing equipment is greater than or equal to the preset time interval.

[0038] Step S34: If so, the first current time does not match the historical running time of the washing equipment.

[0039] Based on the above steps S31 to S34, it should be noted that when the first current time is not the historical running time of the washing equipment, or when the first current time is not the historical running time of the washing equipment and the interval between the first current time and the historical running time is greater than or equal to the preset time interval, it indicates that the first current time is not within the time period during which the user frequently uses the washing equipment, and the washing equipment can be switched to the off state. The historical running time of this invention can be the time of previously run washing programs stored in the washing equipment, or those skilled in the art can specifically select the time of previously run washing programs stored in the washing equipment as the historical running time. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can specifically set the size of the preset time interval, and this invention does not impose any specific limitations on these settings.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the present invention further includes:

[0041] Step S5: If the first current time matches the historical running time of the washing equipment, then obtain the first standby duration of the washing equipment in the first standby state;

[0042] Step S6: Determine whether the first standby time is greater than or equal to the first preset time;

[0043] Step S7: If yes, then the washing equipment is switched from the first standby state to the off state.

[0044] Based on the above steps S5 to S7, it should be noted that if the first current time matches the historical time, it indicates that the first current time is within the time period when the user frequently uses the washing equipment. In this case, the washing equipment is kept in the first standby state to wait for the user to select a washing program. Furthermore, if the user does not select a washing program for a long time, in order to avoid the washing equipment being in the standby state for a long time, the washing equipment is switched from the first standby state to the off state when the first standby time of the washing equipment reaches the first preset time.

[0045] The solution of this embodiment of the invention is to determine whether to switch the washing equipment to the power-off state based on the first current time and the first standby time when the washing equipment is in the first standby state. If the first current time does not match the historical running time, or if the first current time matches the historical running time and the first standby time reaches the first preset time, the washing equipment is directly switched to the power-off state.

[0046] Specifically, the present invention can first determine whether the first current time matches the historical running time, and then determine whether the first standby time is greater than or equal to the preset time; or it can first determine whether the first standby time is greater than or equal to the preset time, and then determine whether the first current time matches the historical running time. The present invention does not make any specific limitations.

[0047] In one specific embodiment, if the first current time does not match the historical running time, the washing device can be directly switched from the first standby state to the off state without considering the first standby time.

[0048] In another specific embodiment, when the first current time matches the historical running time, when the first standby time reaches the first preset time, although the first current time is still within the time period when the user frequently uses the washing equipment, the washing equipment is switched from the first standby state to the off state to avoid the washing equipment being in standby state for a long time because the user has not selected a washing program for a long time.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, step S1 specifically includes:

[0050] Step S11: After the washing machine finishes its washing program, check if the user has opened the door to remove the laundry;

[0051] Step S12: If not, then put the washing equipment into the first standby state;

[0052] Step S13: If yes, then check if the user selects the washing program again;

[0053] Step S14: If yes, then after the washing machine finishes running the washing program again, the washing machine will be put into the first standby state.

[0054] Based on the above steps S11 to S14, it should be noted that, after the washing equipment finishes running the washing program, if the user does not open the door to remove the laundry (for example, after the dishwasher finishes running the washing program, the user does not open the door to remove the dishes), the washing equipment is placed in a first standby state to wait for the user to remove the dishes. If the user opens the door to remove the dishes, it indicates that the washing has ended, and the user may select the washing program again, for example, if the user finds that there are still dishes that need to be washed again after the first wash. When the washing equipment runs the washing program again until it ends, the washing equipment is placed in a first standby state to wait for the user's next washing command.

[0055] The above embodiments of the present invention are illustrated using the example of a user performing two washing processes. The user can also place the washing device in a first standby state after three or more washing processes; or, if the user has not opened the door to remove the tableware, a prompt message can be sent to the user, keeping the washing device in the first standby state until the user opens the door to remove the tableware. That is, those skilled in the art can determine whether the washing device should be placed in the first standby state based on the specific number of washing cycles or whether the user has opened the door to remove the tableware. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can specifically design a scheme to detect whether the user has opened the door to remove the washed items, for example, by image detection, weight detection, or other detection methods. The present invention does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, prior to step S1, the control method of the present invention further includes:

[0057] Step S10: When the washing equipment is in the off state, receive the user's power-on command;

[0058] Step S20: Detect whether the user has selected a washing program;

[0059] Step S30: If yes, then the washing equipment runs the washing program, records the second current time of the washing equipment, and stores it;

[0060] Step S40: If not, then put the washing equipment into a second standby state.

[0061] Based on the above steps S10 to S40, it should be noted that after the washing device receives the user's power-on command, if the user selects a washing program, the washing device will run the washing program and record and store the second current time; if the user does not select a washing program, the washing device will be in a second standby state.

[0062] This invention enables the washing equipment to enter a second standby state when it is turned on but not running a washing program, and to enter a first standby state when the washing program is running and completed. The first standby state and the second standby state can be completely the same or not completely the same in terms of control. For example, if the user has not yet removed the laundry while the washing equipment is in the first standby state, ventilation or disinfection control can be performed. Those skilled in the art can set the first standby state and the second standby state according to the actual situation, and this invention does not make any specific limitations.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the present invention further includes:

[0064] Step S50: When the washing equipment is in the second standby state, obtain the second standby duration of the washing equipment in the second standby state;

[0065] Step S60: Determine whether the second standby duration is greater than or equal to the second preset duration;

[0066] Step S70: If yes, then the washing equipment is switched from the second standby state to the off state.

[0067] Based on the above steps S50 to S70, it should be noted that when the washing equipment is in the second standby state, the present invention records the second standby time of the washing equipment in real time. When the second standby time reaches the second preset time, in order to avoid the washing equipment being in the standby state for a long time, the washing equipment is controlled to switch to the off state. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can specifically set the second preset time, and the first preset time and the second preset time of the present invention can be the same or different, and the present invention does not make any specific limitations.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the present invention further includes:

[0069] Step S80: After the washing equipment is turned on and the washing program is running, accumulate the number of times the equipment is turned on within the time period corresponding to the second current time;

[0070] Step S90: Determine whether the cumulative number of power-on attempts is greater than or equal to the preset number;

[0071] Step S100: If so, in the next time, the washing equipment is switched from the off state to the second standby state during the time period corresponding to the second current time.

[0072] Based on the above steps S80 to S100, it should be noted that after the washing equipment is turned on and the washing program is run, the number of times the equipment is turned on in the time period corresponding to the second current time is incremented by 1. When the number of times the equipment is turned on in the time period corresponding to the second current time reaches the preset number, it indicates that the user often turns on the equipment to wash during this time period. In the next instance, the washing equipment will be turned on directly during this time period and will be in the second standby state to wait for the user's washing command.

[0073] For example, the second current time is t, and the time period corresponding to the second current time is t1 to t2, where t1 ≤ t ≤ t2. When the user turns on the machine and runs the washing program at the second current time t, the number of times the machine is turned on within the time period t1 to t2 is incremented by 1. When the cumulative number of times the machine is turned on within the time period t1 to t2 reaches a preset number n, the washing equipment is directly controlled to turn on from the off state and enter the second standby state when the next time period t1 to t2 is reached. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can specifically set the time period corresponding to the second current time, and this invention does not impose specific limitations.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the control method of the present invention further includes:

[0075] When the washing equipment is in the first standby state, the status of the washing equipment and the first standby duration are recorded in real time;

[0076] When the washing equipment switches from the first standby state to the running state, the first standby time is recorded again after the washing equipment finishes running.

[0077] When the washing device of the present invention is in the first standby state, it records the first standby time in real time. If the user selects a washing program at this time, the recorded first standby time is cleared to zero. After the washing device finishes running, the first standby time is recorded again.

[0078] See Figure 2 The diagram shown is a flowchart of the main steps of the washing equipment control method of the present invention, including:

[0079] Step S10: When the washing equipment is in the off state, receive the user's power-on command;

[0080] Step S20: Detect whether the user has selected a washing program;

[0081] Step S30: If yes, then the washing equipment runs the washing program, records the second current time of the washing equipment, and stores it;

[0082] After step S30, step S11 is executed.

[0083] Step S40: If not, then put the washing equipment into a second standby state;

[0084] Step S50: When the washing equipment is in the second standby state, obtain the second standby duration of the washing equipment in the second standby state;

[0085] Step S60: Determine whether the second standby duration is greater than or equal to the second preset duration;

[0086] Step S70: If yes, then the washing equipment is switched from the second standby state to the off state.

[0087] Step S11: After the washing machine finishes its washing program, check if the user has opened the door to remove the laundry;

[0088] Step S12: If not, then put the washing equipment into the first standby state;

[0089] Step S13: If yes, then check if the user selects the washing program again;

[0090] Step S14: If yes, after the washing machine finishes running the washing program again, the washing machine will be put into the first standby state.

[0091] After steps S12 and S14, step S2 is executed.

[0092] Step S2: Obtain the first current time of the washing equipment;

[0093] Step S3: Determine whether the first current time matches the historical running time of the washing equipment;

[0094] Step S4: If not, then change the washing equipment from the first standby state to the off state;

[0095] Step S5: If yes, then obtain the first standby duration of the washing device in the first standby state;

[0096] Step S6: Determine whether the first standby time is greater than or equal to the first preset time;

[0097] Step S7: If yes, then the washing equipment is switched from the first standby state to the off state.

[0098] This invention also discloses a control device for a washing machine, including a processing chamber, a memory, and a control program stored in the memory and executable on a processor. When the control program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method described above.

[0099] In a specific implementation, the control device of the present invention includes:

[0100] The judgment and control module is used to put the washing equipment into the first standby state after the washing program is completed.

[0101] The acquisition module is used to acquire the first current time of the washing device;

[0102] The judgment and control module is also used to determine whether the first current time matches the historical running time of the washing equipment, and when the first current time does not match the historical running time, the washing equipment is switched from the first standby state to the off state.

[0103] This invention also discloses a washing device that can apply the control method described above.

[0104] In the description of this invention, "module" and "processor" can include hardware, software, or a combination of both. A module can include hardware circuitry, various suitable sensors, communication ports, memory, and may also include software components, such as program code, or a combination of software and hardware. A processor can be a central processing unit, microprocessor, image processor, digital signal processor, or any other suitable processor. The processor has data and / or signal processing capabilities. The processor can be implemented in software, in hardware, or a combination of both. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media includes any suitable medium capable of storing program code, such as magnetic disks, hard disks, optical disks, flash memory, read-only memory, random access memory, etc. The term "A and / or B" means all possible combinations of A and B, such as only A, only B, or A and B. The terms "at least one A or B" or "at least one of A and B" have a similar meaning to "A and / or B" and can include only A, only B, or A and B. The singular terms "a" or "this" can also include plural forms.

[0105] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control method for a washing machine, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: After the washing program is completed, the washing equipment is put into a first standby state. Obtain the first current time of the washing device; Determine whether the first current time matches the historical operating time of the washing equipment; If not, the washing device is switched from the first standby state to the off state.

2. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes: If the first current time matches the historical running time of the washing device, then the first standby duration of the washing device in the first standby state is obtained; Determine whether the first standby time is greater than or equal to the first preset time; If so, the washing device is switched from the first standby state to the off state.

3. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "putting the washing equipment into a first standby state after the washing program has finished running" specifically includes: After the washing machine finishes its washing program, it checks whether the user has opened the door to remove the laundry. If not, the washing device is placed in the first standby state; If so, check if the user selects the washing program again; If so, after the washing equipment finishes running the washing program again, the washing equipment will be placed in the first standby state.

4. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the step of "putting the washing equipment into a first standby state after the washing program has finished running", the control method further includes: When the washing equipment is in the off state, it receives a power-on command from the user; Detect whether the user has selected a washing program; If so, the washing device will run a washing program, record the second current time of the washing device, and store it. If not, the washing device is placed in a second standby state.

5. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control method further includes: When the washing device is in the second standby state, the second standby duration of the washing device in the second standby state is obtained; Determine whether the second standby time is greater than or equal to the second preset time; If so, the washing device is switched from the second standby state to the off state.

6. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control method further includes: After the washing equipment is turned on and the washing program is running, the number of times it is turned on within the time period corresponding to the second current time is accumulated; Determine whether the cumulative number of power-on attempts is greater than or equal to a preset number; If so, then the washing device will next switch from the off state to the second standby state during the time period corresponding to the second current time.

7. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "determining whether the first current time matches the historical operating time of the washing equipment" specifically includes: Determine whether the first current time is within the historical operating time of the washing equipment; If not, then the first current time does not match the historical operating time of the washing equipment.

8. The control method for the washing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "determining whether the first current time matches the historical operating time of the washing equipment" includes: Determine whether the first current time is within the historical operating time of the washing equipment; If not, determine whether the interval between the first current time and the historical running time of the washing equipment is greater than or equal to a preset time interval; If so, then the first current time does not match the historical operating time of the washing equipment.

9. A control device for a washing machine, characterized in that, It includes a processor, a memory, and a control program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the control program is executed by the processor, it implements the control method of the washing device according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. A washing device, characterized in that, The control method of the washing equipment according to any one of claims 1-8.

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