Laundry treating apparatus and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a clothes treatment device, particularly provides a clothes treatment device and a control method thereof, and aims to solve the problem that a door body of an existing clothes care device is not easy to open. In order to achieve the purpose, the control method of the clothes processing device comprises the following steps that the opening and closing state of a door body of the clothes processing device is determined according to whether preset conditions are met or not; when a human body is detected near the clothes treating device, it is indicated that the user approaches the clothes treating device and prepares to use the clothes treating device, and therefore the door body is automatically opened. Furthermore, by judging whether the human body meets the preset state or not, the device can recognize the door opening intention of the user more accurately, and the accuracy of intelligent response is further improved. Furthermore, after the clothes processing device completes processing, the system flexibly controls door opening according to the ventilation state, if ventilation is not started, the door is actively opened to eliminate the air pressure difference inside and outside the cavity, a user can easily open the door body, and therefore user experience and use safety are ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment processing device, specifically providing a garment processing device and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] This garment care device uses steam ironing within a sealed chamber to smooth out wrinkles. Upon activation, high-temperature steam is injected into the chamber, heating the garment fibers through conduction and convection, softening them and eliminating wrinkles. The steam not only provides heat but also maintains humidity within the chamber, enhancing ironing effectiveness. As steam continues to be injected, the chamber temperature gradually rises to a preset level, and the air pressure increases accordingly. To maintain suitable temperature and pressure, the device employs a sealed design to prevent steam leakage and improve energy efficiency. After the care process is complete, steam injection stops, causing the air pressure to drop and creating a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the chamber, making the door difficult to open. This is especially challenging for users with limited strength, impacting the user experience and increasing operational burden and safety hazards. Furthermore, users often need both hands to place garments inside; holding the garment with one hand and opening the door with the other is particularly inconvenient. Simplifying operation when both hands are occupied is a key design challenge.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the field for a garment handling device and its control method to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem that the door of the existing clothing care device is not easy to open.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a garment handling apparatus, the control method comprising the following steps:

[0006] S1, determine the opening and closing state of the door of the clothing processing device based on whether the preset conditions are met;

[0007] The preset conditions include at least one of the following:

[0008] A human body was detected near the clothing processing device;

[0009] A human body meeting a preset condition was detected near the clothing processing device;

[0010] When the clothing processing device completes the clothing processing and the ventilation is not turned on.

[0011] In a specific implementation of the above control method, the preset state includes at least one of the following:

[0012] The human body is facing the clothing processing device;

[0013] The human body emits a preset door opening signal;

[0014] There are multiple human bodies near the clothing processing device, and among these human bodies is a pre-defined object.

[0015] In a specific implementation of the above control method, step S1 includes the following steps:

[0016] When a human body is detected near the clothing handling device, the door opens; and / or

[0017] When a human body is detected near the clothing processing device and the human body is facing the clothing processing device, the door is opened; and / or

[0018] When a human body is detected near the clothing handling device and the human body sends a preset door opening signal, the door is opened; and / or

[0019] When multiple human bodies are detected near the clothing handling device, and a preset object is among these human bodies, the door is opened; and / or

[0020] When the clothing processing device has finished processing the clothing and the ventilation of the clothing processing device is not turned on, the door is opened.

[0021] In a specific implementation of the above control method, the control method further includes the following steps:

[0022] Whether to execute step S1 depends on whether the garment processing device is in operation.

[0023] In a specific implementation of the above control method, "determining whether to execute step S1 based on whether the clothing processing device is in operation" includes the following steps:

[0024] When the garment processing device is not in operation, step S1 is executed.

[0025] In a specific embodiment of the above control method, the clothing handling device includes a driving member, which, when extended, can drive the door to open. The control method further includes the following steps:

[0026] Based on the position of the door, determine whether to retract the drive mechanism.

[0027] In a specific implementation of the above control method, "determining whether to retract the drive unit based on the position of the door" includes the following steps:

[0028] When the door reaches the preset position, the drive unit retracts.

[0029] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a garment processing apparatus, the garment processing apparatus including a control module configured to execute the control method described above.

[0030] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing device, the garment processing device further includes:

[0031] A human body detection device is used to detect whether a human body is present and the state of the human body near the clothing processing device.

[0032] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing device, the garment processing device further includes:

[0033] A door detection component, used to detect the position of the door.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can automatically determine the opening and closing status of the garment processing device door under specific conditions, significantly improving the convenience and experience of user operation. Furthermore, when a human body is detected near the garment processing device, it indicates that the user is approaching and preparing to use the device, thus automatically opening the door and reducing the need for manual operation. Even further, by determining whether the human body meets preset conditions, the device can more accurately identify the user's intention to open the door, further improving the accuracy of intelligent response. Furthermore, after the garment processing device completes processing, the system flexibly controls the door opening based on the ventilation status: if ventilation is not activated, the door is actively opened to eliminate the air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the chamber, making it easy for the user to open the door, thereby ensuring user experience and safety.

[0035] Furthermore, this invention introduces more human detection conditions, such as orientation towards the device, issuing a preset door opening signal, and specific object recognition, making the door opening conditions more intelligent and further improving the user experience. By refining the detection conditions, the system can effectively identify user intentions, avoid misoperation or accidental door opening, thereby increasing safety and reliability.

[0036] Furthermore, performing door control operations only after determining whether the garment handling device is in operation helps avoid unnecessary door opening operations during operation, ensuring the integrity and safety of the garment handling process.

[0037] Furthermore, this invention controls the opening of the door via a drive mechanism, and retracts the drive mechanism when the door reaches a preset position, thereby avoiding the situation where the door cannot close due to the drive mechanism remaining extended for an extended period of time. This design improves the operational flexibility and closing reliability of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device provided by the present invention;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure in the extended state provided by the present invention;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure in the retracted state provided by the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing device in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing device in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing device in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing device in Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing device in Embodiment 5 of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing processing device in Embodiment Six of the present invention.

[0048] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0049] 1. Door body; 2. Cabinet body; 3. Drive components; 4. Human body detection components; 5. Door body detection components. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] To address the problem of difficult-to-open doors in existing garment care devices, this embodiment discloses a garment handling device, referring to... Figure 1 The clothing processing device includes a cabinet 2, a door 1, a drive unit 3, a human body detection unit 4, a door detection unit 5, and a control module.

[0054] The cabinet 2 has an internal cavity for storing clothing. A door 1 is movably disposed at the opening of the cavity. The door 1 can open or close the cavity. In this embodiment, the door 1 is hinged to the cabinet 2, allowing it to rotate relative to the cabinet 2. The other structures of the cabinet 2 and door 1 are the same as those of the cabinet 2 and door 1 in existing clothing care devices, and their specific structures will not be described further here.

[0055] Regarding cabinet 2 and door 1, it should be noted that although door 1 is hinged to cabinet 2 in this embodiment, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can employ other arrangements in other embodiments. For example, door 1 can be connected to cabinet 2 via a slide rail, allowing door 1 to move relative to cabinet 2. Such modifications do not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0056] The drive unit 3 is used to open the door 1. In this embodiment, the drive unit 3 is an electric push rod. The electric push rod is located on the upper part of the cabinet 2. (Refer to...) Figure 2 When the electric push rod extends, it abuts against door 1, causing door 1 to rotate along the hinge to open door 1. When the electric push rod remains extended, it keeps door 1 open. (Refer to...) Figure 3 When the electric push rod retracts, door 1 can close.

[0057] Regarding the driving component 3, it should be noted that although the driving component 3 in this embodiment is an electric push rod and is located on the upper part of the cabinet 2, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can use other arrangements in other embodiments, such as: the driving component 3 is a cylinder, a swing cylinder, a linear motor, or the driving component 3 is a rotary motor connected to the door 1, and the motor can directly drive the door 1 to rotate; or, the driving component 3 is located in other positions of the cabinet 2, such as the bottom of the cabinet 2 or the side of the cabinet 2; or, the driving component 3 is located on the door 1, and when the driving component 3 extends, it can abut against the cabinet 2 to open the door 1. This does not depart from the basic principle of the present invention and therefore falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0058] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The human body detection device 4 is used to detect whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device and the state of that human body. In this embodiment, the human body detection device 4 can be an image acquisition device, such as a camera. The camera is located on the outside of the door 1 so that it can capture images of the front of the clothing processing device. When a user approaches the front of the clothing processing device, the camera can acquire a human body image to determine whether a human body is present in front of the clothing processing device. Furthermore, the state of the human body can also be obtained based on the human body image, such as whether the human body's face is facing the clothing processing device, whether the human body is performing a preset action, and, if multiple human bodies are present, whether a preset object is present.

[0059] Regarding the human body detection component 4, it should be noted that although the human body detection component 4 in this embodiment is an image acquisition component and is located on the outside of the door 1, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can use other arrangement methods in other embodiments. For example, the human body detection component 4 can also be one or more of an infrared sensor, a thermal sensor, a camera, and radar; or, multiple human body detection components 4 can be arranged on the front, left, and right sides of the clothing processing device; or, multiple human body detection components 4 can be arranged around the clothing processing device; or, an infrared sensor and an image acquisition component can be arranged simultaneously, with the image acquisition component set to a closed state, activating when the infrared sensor detects the presence of a human body; or, the human body detection component 4 can be equipped with a sound acquisition component to acquire the voice emitted by the human body. These modifications do not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0060] The door detection element 5 is used to detect the state of the door 1. Specifically, the door detection element 5 can be one or more of a reed switch or a limit switch. In this embodiment, the door detection element 5 is triggered when the door 1 rotates to a certain angle. After being triggered, the door detection element 5 can obtain the position of the door 1.

[0061] Regarding the door detection component 5, it should be noted that although the door detection component 5 in this embodiment is a reed switch or a limit switch, and is used to detect the rotation angle of the door 1, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can use other arrangements in other embodiments. For example, the door detection component 5 can also be an infrared sensor to detect the distance between the door 1 and the door detection component 5. When the distance between the door 1 and the door detection component 5 reaches a preset distance, it is determined that the door 1 is in an open state. Alternatively, for a movable door 1, such as a sliding door, the door detection component 5 is used to detect the position of the door 1. When the door 1 reaches a preset position, it is determined that the door 1 is in an open state. These modifications do not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0062] The drive unit 3, the human body detection unit 4, and the door detection unit 5 are all electrically connected to the control module. The control module is configured to execute the control method of the garment handling device. This control method is mainly used to control the opening and closing state of the door 1. The control module can be configured to execute only this control method without executing other operational controls of the garment handling device, which can be handled by other control modules; or it can be configured to execute both this control method and other operational controls of the garment handling device, meaning that the control module is a comprehensive execution module that executes all the procedures in the operation of the garment handling device.

[0063] The control method is illustrated below through six examples.

[0064] Example 1

[0065] The control method in this embodiment determines whether to open door 1 based on whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device. When a human body is present near the clothing processing device, that is, when a user approaches the clothing processing device, it means that the user is ready to use the clothing processing device, and therefore door 1 is automatically opened.

[0066] Furthermore, before detecting whether a human body is near the garment processing device, it is also necessary to determine whether the garment processing device is in working condition. Working condition refers to the state in which the garment processing device performs operations such as ironing and wrinkle removal on the garments. When the garment processing device is in working condition, door 1 should not open automatically. When the garment processing device is not in working condition, and a human body is present nearby, door 1 may open automatically.

[0067] Furthermore, when door 1 moves to a preset position, the drive component 3 automatically retracts to prevent the extended drive component 3 from interfering with the closing of door 1. This preset position has two settings. In the first setting, the preset position is set at the position reached by door 1 when drive component 3 is fully extended. In this setting, drive component 3 retracts immediately after being fully extended or extended to its limit, allowing door 1 to close promptly and preventing the open door 1 from interfering with the user. In the second setting, the preset position allows for a greater degree of door 1 opening than in the first setting. In other words, when drive component 3 is fully extended, it remains extended to keep door 1 open. When the user continues to open door 1, door 1 will reach the preset position, causing drive component 3 to retract. This setting allows door 1 to remain open, facilitating user access to door 1.

[0068] Reference Figure 4 The control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0069] S101: Determine whether the garment handling device is in operation. If the garment handling device is in operation, execute S101 again. If the garment handling device is not in operation, execute S102.

[0070] S102: Human body detector 4 detects whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device. If a human body is present, proceed to S103. If no human body is present, proceed to S101 again.

[0071] S103: Drive element 3 extends to open door 1, then S104 is executed.

[0072] S104: Door detection component 5 detects the position of door 1, and then executes S105.

[0073] S105: Determine whether door 1 has reached the preset position. If it has not reached the preset position, execute S104 again; if it has reached the preset position, execute S106.

[0074] S106: Retract drive unit 3.

[0075] This embodiment can open the door 1 when the clothing handling device is not in operation and the user is close to the clothing handling device, so that the air inside and outside the cabinet 2 can circulate and the air pressure difference can be eliminated, making it easier for the user to open the door 1 and providing a better user experience.

[0076] Example 2

[0077] This embodiment, based on Embodiment 1, detects whether a person near the clothing processing device is facing the device. When the person is facing the device, it indicates that the user is ready to use it, and the door 1 opens automatically. When the person is not facing the device, it indicates that the user is not ready to use it, and the door 1 does not open automatically. This design can determine the user's intention, making the clothing processing device more intelligent.

[0078] Reference Figure 5 The control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0079] S201: Determine whether the garment handling device is in operation. If the garment handling device is in operation, execute S201 again. If the garment handling device is not in operation, execute S202.

[0080] S202: Human body detector 4 detects whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device. If a human body is present, proceed to S203. If no human body is present, proceed to S201 again.

[0081] S203: Determine whether a person near the clothing handling device is facing the clothing handling device. If the person is facing the clothing handling device, execute S204; otherwise, execute S201 again.

[0082] S204: Drive element 3 extends to open door 1, then S205 is executed.

[0083] S205: Door detection component 5 detects the position of door 1, and then executes S206.

[0084] S206: Determine whether door 1 has reached the preset position. If it has not reached the preset position, execute S205 again; if it has reached the preset position, execute S207.

[0085] S207: Retract drive unit 3.

[0086] Example 3

[0087] This embodiment, based on Embodiment 1, detects whether a human body near the clothing handling device emits a preset door opening signal. The preset door opening signal includes gestures, voice commands, etc. When the preset door opening signal is emitted, door 1 opens automatically; when no preset door opening signal is emitted, door 1 does not open automatically. This setting allows for more precise control of door 1 opening based on user commands.

[0088] Reference Figure 6 The control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0089] S301: Determine whether the garment handling device is in operation. If the garment handling device is in operation, execute S301 again. If the garment handling device is not in operation, execute S302.

[0090] S302: Human body detector 4 detects whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device. If a human body is present, proceed to S303. If no human body is present, proceed to S301 again.

[0091] S303: Determine whether a preset door opening signal has been emitted by a person near the clothing handling device. If a preset door opening signal is emitted, execute S304; otherwise, execute S301 again.

[0092] S304: Drive element 3 extends to open door 1, then S305 is executed.

[0093] S305: Door detection component 5 detects the position of door 1, and then executes S306.

[0094] S306: Determine whether door 1 has reached the preset position. If it has not reached the preset position, execute S305 again; if it has reached the preset position, execute S307.

[0095] S307: Retract drive unit 3.

[0096] Example 4

[0097] This embodiment, based on Embodiment 1, determines whether a preset object is present among multiple people when multiple people are near the clothing processing device. The preset object is a specific object set by the user, which can be determined based on facial or body features. Generally, the preset object is set as the primary user who frequently uses the clothing processing device. If a preset object is present, it indicates that the primary user is ready to use the clothing processing device, and door 1 is opened. If no preset object is present, door 1 is not opened. This setting method also makes the control method more intelligent.

[0098] Reference Figure 7 The control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0099] S401: Determine whether the garment handling device is in operation. If the garment handling device is in operation, execute S401 again. If the garment handling device is not in operation, execute S402.

[0100] S402: Human body detector 4 detects whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device. If a human body is present, proceed to S403. If no human body is present, proceed to S401 again.

[0101] S403: Determine if there is more than one person near the clothing handling device. If there is more than one person, proceed to S404.

[0102] S404: Determine if there is a preset object among the multiple human bodies near the clothing handling device. If there is, execute S405; otherwise, execute S401 again.

[0103] S405: Drive element 3 extends to open door 1, then S406 is executed.

[0104] S406: Door detection component 5 detects the position of door 1, and then executes S407.

[0105] S407: Determine whether door 1 has reached the preset position. If it has not reached the preset position, execute S406 again; if it has reached the preset position, execute S408.

[0106] S408: Retract drive unit 3.

[0107] Example 5

[0108] This embodiment provides a comprehensive control method based on the actual working procedure of the clothing processing device and in conjunction with the above four implementations.

[0109] Reference Figure 8 The control method specifically includes the following steps:

[0110] S501: The garment handling device is in a stopped or standby state, and then S502 is executed.

[0111] S502: Human body detector 4 detects whether a human body is present near the clothing processing device. If a human body is present, proceed to S503. If no human body is present, proceed to S502 again.

[0112] S503: Determine if there is more than one person near the clothing processing device. If there is only one person near the clothing processing device, execute S504; if there is more than one person, execute S506.

[0113] S504: Determine whether a preset door opening signal has been emitted by a person near the clothing handling device. If no preset door opening signal is emitted, proceed to S505; if a preset door opening signal is emitted, proceed to S509.

[0114] S505: Determine whether a person near the clothing handling device is facing the clothing handling device. If the person is not facing the clothing handling device, execute S502 again; if the person is facing the clothing handling device, execute S509.

[0115] S506: Determine if there is a preset object among the multiple human bodies near the clothing handling device. If not, execute S502 again; if so, execute S507.

[0116] S507: Determine whether the preset object has issued a preset door opening signal. If no preset door opening signal is issued, execute S508; if a preset door opening signal is issued, execute S509.

[0117] S508: Determine whether the preset object is facing the clothing handling device. If it is not facing the clothing handling device, execute S502 again; if the human body is facing the clothing handling device, execute S509.

[0118] S509: Drive unit 3 extends to open door 1, then S510 is executed.

[0119] S510: Door detection component 5 detects the position of door 1, and then executes S511.

[0120] S511: Determine whether door 1 has reached the preset position. If it has not reached the preset position, execute S510 again; if it has reached the preset position, execute S512.

[0121] S512: Retract drive unit 3.

[0122] Example 6

[0123] In existing technologies, some garment processing devices have ventilation functions. If the garment processing device activates the ventilation function, air can circulate between the inside and outside of the cabinet 2, thereby eliminating air pressure differences and preventing the door 1 from being difficult to open. In this case, it is not necessary to open the cabinet door after the garment processing is completed. Therefore, the control method of this embodiment can determine whether to open the door 1 based on whether the ventilation function of the garment processing device is activated after the garment processing is completed.

[0124] Reference Figure 9 The control method includes the following steps:

[0125] S601: Determine whether the garment handling device is in operation. If the garment handling device is in operation, execute S601 again. If the garment handling device is not in operation, execute S602.

[0126] S602: Determine whether the ventilation of the garment handling device is on. If the ventilation is on, no further action is required. If the ventilation is not on, proceed to S603.

[0127] S603: Drive element 3 extends to open door 1, then S604 is executed.

[0128] S604: Door detection component 5 detects the position of door 1, and then executes S605.

[0129] S605: Determine whether door 1 has reached the preset position. If it has not reached the preset position, execute S604 again; if it has reached the preset position, execute S606.

[0130] S606: Retract drive unit 3.

[0131] 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 garment handling device, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1, determine the opening and closing state of the door (1) of the clothing processing device based on whether the preset conditions are met; The preset conditions include at least one of the following: A human body was detected near the clothing processing device; A human body meeting a preset condition was detected near the clothing processing device; When the clothing processing device completes the clothing processing and the ventilation is not turned on.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset state includes at least one of the following: The human body is facing the clothing processing device; The human body emits a preset door opening signal; There are multiple human bodies near the clothing processing device, and among these human bodies is a pre-defined object.

3. The control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Step S1 includes the following steps: When a human body is detected near the clothing handling device, the door (1) is opened; and / or When a human body is detected near the clothing processing device and the human body is facing the clothing processing device, the door (1) is opened; and / or When a human body is detected near the clothing handling device and the human body sends a preset door opening signal, the door (1) is opened; and / or When multiple human bodies are detected near the clothing handling device, and a preset object is among the multiple human bodies, the door (1) is opened; and / or When the clothing processing device completes the clothing processing and the ventilation of the clothing processing device is not turned on, the door (1) is opened.

4. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control method further includes the following steps: Whether to execute step S1 depends on whether the garment processing device is in operation.

5. The control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, "Determining whether to execute step S1 based on whether the clothing processing device is in operation" includes the following steps: When the garment processing device is not in operation, step S1 is executed.

6. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment handling device includes a drive member (3), which, when extended, can drive the door (1) to open. The control method further includes the following steps: Based on the position of the door (1), determine whether to retract the drive unit (3).

7. The control method according to claim 6, characterized in that, "Determining whether to retract the drive unit (3) based on the position of the door (1)" includes the following steps: When the door (1) reaches the preset position, the drive unit (3) is retracted.

8. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It includes a control module configured to perform the control method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment processing device further includes: Human body detection device (4), which is used to detect whether there is a human body and the state of the human body near the clothing processing device.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment processing device further includes: Door detection component (5) is used to detect the position of the door (1).

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