Laundry treating apparatus having drying module and control method thereof, storage medium

Abstract

The application provides a clothes treatment device with a drying module and a control method and a storage medium thereof. The method comprises the following steps: in response to a starting instruction of a washing program, feeding a detergent solution into a clothes treatment drum; before feeding the detergent solution into the clothes treatment drum, feeding water into the clothes treatment drum through a condensate water inlet pipeline included in the drying module for a preset time. When the detergent solution is fed, a part of water is laid on the bottom of an outer drum, so that the fed detergent solution does not flow into a drain bellows quickly, the amount of the detergent entering the drain bellows is limited by molecular movement, the amount of the detergent entering the drain bellows is reduced, the amount of the detergent that can really play a cleaning role is increased, the concentration of the detergent in the clothes treatment drum is improved, and the final washing effect is improved. The original condensate water inlet pipeline of the device is adopted, the cost is not increased, the utilization rate of the condensate water inlet pipeline is improved, and the condensate water inlet pipeline can be cleaned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically relating to a clothing processing device with a drying module, its control method, and a storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines, washer-dryer combos, and other garment handling equipment have a drain valve at the bottom connected to the outer drum via a corrugated drain pipe. During the water intake phase at the start of the washing program, water carries detergent between the outer drum and the garment handling drum. Because the corrugated drain pipe is positioned lower, some detergent flows into it, making it less effective during the washing process. This reduces the amount of detergent actually working and thus lowers the washing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Addressing the technical problem of reduced washing effect due to detergent flowing into the drain corrugated pipe in related technologies, this application proposes a clothing processing device with a drying module, its control method, and a storage medium. Before the detergent solution is introduced into the washing program, water is first introduced into the clothing processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe, and then the detergent solution is introduced. This reduces the amount of detergent entering the drain corrugated pipe, increases the amount of detergent that actually performs the cleaning function, and improves the final washing effect.

[0004] The first aspect of this application provides a control method for a clothing processing device with a drying module, the method comprising:

[0005] In response to the start command of the washing program, detergent solution is introduced into the laundry drum;

[0006] Before adding detergent solution to the clothes processing drum, water is introduced into the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe included in the drying module for a preset time.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the preset time for water to enter the clothes processing drum through the condensate inlet pipe included in the drying module includes:

[0008] The valve on the condensate inlet pipe is opened to allow water to enter the clothes treatment drum for a preset time, which is used to allow the water level to reach the outer drum drain outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, controlling the valve on the condensate inlet pipe to open and allowing water to enter the laundry treatment drum from the condensate inlet pipe for a preset time includes:

[0010] The valve on the condensate inlet pipe is opened, and water is introduced into the clothes treatment drum from the condensate inlet pipe at a preset flow rate for a preset time.

[0011] The preset flow rate and the preset time are determined based on the water level reaching the outer cylinder drain outlet.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the preset time range includes [0.5 min, 2.5 min].

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the step of introducing detergent solution into the laundry treatment drum includes:

[0014] Once the water level reaches the drain outlet of the outer drum, water is introduced from the inlet pipe where the detergent box is located, bringing the detergent added in the detergent box into the laundry treatment drum.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, determining that the water level has reached the outer cylinder drain outlet includes:

[0016] Based on a preset time elapsed for water to enter the laundry treatment drum through the condensate inlet pipe, the water level is determined to reach the outer drum drain outlet; or,

[0017] Based on the amount of water entering the clothing treatment drum through the condensate inlet pipe reaching a preset threshold, the water level is determined to reach the outer drum drain outlet.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the method further includes:

[0019] The system determines that water will begin entering through the inlet pipe where the detergent dispenser is located, and controls the rotation of the laundry drum.

[0020] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a clothing processing device with a drying module, including a controller, a clothing processing drum, and a water inlet pipe containing a detergent dispenser; the drying module includes a condensate water inlet pipe;

[0021] The controller is configured to respond to the start command of the washing program by introducing detergent solution into the clothes processing drum through the water inlet pipe where the detergent box is located; and to introduce water into the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe for a preset time before introducing detergent solution into the clothes processing drum.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the garment processing device includes an outer cylinder with holes formed in the cylinder wall; one end of the condensate inlet pipe is connected to a valve, and the other end communicates with the holes.

[0023] The controller is used to control the valve to open before the detergent solution is introduced into the clothes processing drum, and to introduce water into the clothes processing drum from the condensate inlet pipe at a preset flow rate for a preset time. The preset flow rate and the preset time are determined based on the water level reaching the outer drum drain outlet.

[0024] An embodiment of the third aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0025] An embodiment of the fourth aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, the program being executed by a processor to implement the method described in the first aspect above.

[0026] The technical solutions provided in this application embodiment have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0027] In this embodiment, before the detergent solution is introduced into the washing program, water is first introduced into the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe. Because a portion of water has already been pre-laid at the bottom of the outer drum, the injected detergent solution does not quickly flow into the drain corrugated pipe. The amount of detergent entering the drain corrugated pipe solely through molecular motion is very limited, reducing the amount of detergent entering the drain corrugated pipe and increasing the amount of detergent that actually performs the cleaning function. This increases the detergent concentration in the clothes processing drum, thereby improving the final washing effect. Furthermore, using the existing condensate water inlet pipe of the clothes processing equipment does not increase costs, improves the utilization rate of the condensate water inlet pipe, and also cleans the condensate water inlet pipe, contributing to the sustainable use and drying effect of the drying module of the clothes processing equipment.

[0028] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings.

[0030] In the attached diagram:

[0031] Figure 1 The present application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 2 A flowchart illustrating a control method for a garment processing device provided in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0033] Figure 3The present application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided in some embodiments of this application is shown;

[0035] Figure 5 The present application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to some embodiments;

[0036] Figure 6 The present application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a storage medium provided in some embodiments of this application is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Exemplary embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this application and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0039] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0040] Washing machines, washer-dryer combos, and other garment handling equipment all have a drain corrugated pipe. One end of the drain corrugated pipe connects to the outer drum, and the other end connects to a drain valve. The drain corrugated pipe is located at the lowest point in the space between the outer drum and the garment handling drum, which is the drum used to hold the load; it can also be called the inner drum. When water enters the space between the outer drum and the garment handling drum, the water flows to the lowest point, causing the first water to enter to collect in the drain corrugated pipe.

[0041] Because of the installation position of the drain corrugated pipe in the garment processing equipment, during the start-up phase of the washing program, when the detergent solution is introduced into the garment processing equipment, the water carries the detergent into the space between the outer drum and the garment processing drum, and some of the detergent solution flows into the drain corrugated pipe.

[0042] Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment shown illustrates the flow path of the detergent solution when the washing program is started, as described in related technologies. Figure 1The diagram shows an inlet valve 1, a detergent dispenser 2, and a drain corrugated pipe 3. When the washing program starts, the inlet valve 1 is opened, and water enters from the inlet valve 1, passes through the detergent dispenser 2, and flushes the detergent in the detergent dispenser 2 into the space between the outer drum and the clothes handling drum, and finally flows into the drain corrugated pipe 3. Figure 1 The arrows in the diagram show the flow path from the inlet valve 1 to the drain bellows 3.

[0043] Detergent flowing into the drain corrugated pipe is difficult to detach from the pipe, making it hard for it to enter the garment handling drum to clean the load. This reduces the amount of detergent actually used for cleaning, thus lowering the cleaning effect.

[0044] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a control method for a clothing processing device with a drying module. The method responds to the start command of the washing program by introducing detergent solution into the clothing processing drum; before introducing detergent solution into the clothing processing drum, water is introduced into the clothing processing drum through the condensate inlet pipe included in the drying module for a preset time.

[0045] This method introduces water into the clothes treatment drum via a condensate inlet pipe for a preset time before the detergent solution is added at the start of the washing program. The water that enters first flows into the drain bellows. Because some water has already been pre-placed at the bottom of the outer drum, the amount of detergent solution flowing into the drain bellows is reduced. Compared to related technologies that directly introduce detergent solution at the start of the washing program, this method significantly reduces the amount of detergent entering the drain bellows, increases the amount of detergent actually used for cleaning, and improves the detergent concentration in the clothes treatment drum, thereby enhancing the final washing effect.

[0046] Furthermore, before the detergent solution is introduced, water is introduced through the condensate inlet pipe of the drying module. This solves the technical problem of detergent entering the drain corrugated pipe using the existing structure of the garment processing equipment, without increasing costs and improving the utilization rate of the condensate inlet pipe. During the drying process, the humid, hot air from the garment processing drum enters the condensate inlet pipe to exchange heat with the cooling water, potentially carrying some lint or dirt. Before the washing program starts and the detergent solution is introduced, water is introduced through the condensate inlet pipe. This water flushes and cleans the condensate inlet pipe. This water then flows between the outer drum and the garment processing drum and eventually into the drain corrugated pipe, thus carrying away any lint or dirt flushed from the condensate inlet pipe and ultimately discharging it outside the equipment. Therefore, by using the condensate inlet pipe to first introduce water and then detergent solution, the amount of detergent solution entering the drain corrugated pipe can be reduced, improving the washing effect. It can also clean the condensate inlet pipe, which helps to improve the sustainable use and drying effect of the drying module of the garment processing equipment.

[0047] The control method for a clothing processing device with a drying module provided in this application is applicable to clothing processing devices that have both washing and drying functions, such as condenser washer-dryer combos. The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, describes a clothing processing device with a drying module, its control method, and a storage medium provided in this application.

[0048] Some embodiments of this application propose a control method for a garment processing device with a drying module, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 The flowchart shows a control method for a garment processing device, which specifically includes the following steps 101-102.

[0049] Step 101: In response to the start command of the washing program, detergent solution is introduced into the laundry drum;

[0050] Step 102: Before adding detergent solution to the clothes processing drum, add water to the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe included in the drying module for a preset time.

[0051] A washing program is a program that uses detergents or electrolyzed water, or other cleaning agents, to clean the load or the garment drum. The detergent is not limited to liquid or powder forms. Washing programs may include, but are not limited to, washing programs for the load, sterilization programs, bleaching programs, and drum self-cleaning programs. Before using the garment processing equipment, the user sends a start command to the equipment via a client application installed on their mobile phone or computer. Alternatively, the user submits a start command on the control panel of the garment processing equipment. Upon receiving the start command, the garment processing equipment begins executing the washing program.

[0052] After the washing program starts, the garment handling equipment first introduces water into the garment handling drum through the condensate inlet pipe included in the drying module, followed by the detergent solution. This initial water flow into the drain bellows, reducing the amount of detergent solution entering the drain bellows. This effectively reduces the amount of detergent entering the drain bellows, allowing more detergent to enter the garment handling drum for cleaning, increasing the detergent concentration in the drum, and thus improving the final washing effect.

[0053] Furthermore, adopting a condensate water inlet pipe solves the technical problem of detergent entering the drain corrugated pipe using the existing structure of the garment processing equipment, without increasing costs and improving the utilization rate of the condensate water inlet pipe. On the other hand, some dirt may accumulate in the condensate water inlet pipe due to heat exchange with humid air during the drying process. The condensate water inlet pipe also serves a cleaning function, flushing the dirt in the condensate water inlet pipe into the drain corrugated pipe. Therefore, by using the condensate water inlet pipe to introduce water first, and then the detergent solution, the amount of detergent solution entering the drain corrugated pipe can be reduced, improving the washing effect, while also cleaning the condensate water inlet pipe, which helps to improve the sustainable utilization and drying effect of the drying module of the garment processing equipment.

[0054] In some embodiments of this application, the drying method used by the garment processing equipment can be condensation drying. In this garment processing equipment, the drying module includes a condensate water inlet pipe, and the outer cylinder of the garment processing equipment has a hole in its wall. One end of the condensate water inlet pipe is connected to a valve, and the other end communicates with the hole in the outer cylinder.

[0055] After receiving the washing program start command, the garment processing equipment controls the valve on the condensate inlet pipe to open, and water is introduced into the garment processing drum from the condensate inlet pipe for a preset time. The preset time is used to allow the water level to reach the drain port of the outer drum.

[0056] like Figure 3The schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment shown illustrates valve 4 and condenser 5, with arrows indicating the direction of water flow after entering condenser 5 from valve 4. The path the water flows through is the condensate inlet pipe. Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment shown illustrates the holes 6 and the drainage corrugated pipe 3 in the outer cylinder. Figure 4 The arrow in the image indicates water flowing from... Figure 3 The path indicated by the middle arrow ultimately flows from hole 6 into the space between the outer drum and the clothes handling drum, and finally into the drain bellows 3. The aforementioned condensate inlet pipe can be the path through which water flows from valve 1 to hole 6.

[0057] After receiving the start command of the washing program, the garment processing equipment first controls the valve 4 on the condensate inlet pipe to open, so that water is introduced into the garment processing drum from the condensate inlet pipe for a preset time, and then detergent solution is introduced into the garment processing drum.

[0058] By reusing the condensate water inlet pipe in the drying module using the above method, only a hole 6 needs to be made in the outer drum to connect the condensate water inlet pipe to the hole 6. No new components are added to the garment processing equipment, and no additional costs are incurred. This can be achieved through simple structural modifications and simple control operations. First, water is introduced through the condensate water inlet pipe for a preset time until the water level in the outer drum reaches the outer drum drain outlet. When the water level reaches the drain outlet, the drain bellows is filled with water. At this point, when detergent solution is introduced, it is difficult for the detergent solution to enter the drain bellows, greatly reducing the amount of detergent entering the drain bellows and increasing the amount of detergent that actually performs the cleaning function, thus improving the washing effect. This also cleans the condensate water inlet pipe.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, before the detergent solution is introduced, water can be introduced in the following manner: the valve on the condensate inlet pipe is opened, and water is introduced into the clothes treatment drum from the condensate inlet pipe at a preset flow rate for a preset time; the preset flow rate and preset time are determined based on the water level reaching the drain outlet of the outer drum.

[0060] This application embodiment can pre-test the inlet water flow rate and inlet time when the inlet water level reaches the outer drum drain outlet, and then use this inlet water flow rate and inlet time as preset flow rate and preset time, respectively, and configure them in the garment processing equipment. When the garment processing equipment receives the start command of the washing program, it controls the valve of the condensate water inlet pipe to open, controls the water to enter at the preset flow rate, starts timing from the valve opening, and controls the valve of the condensate water inlet pipe to close when the preset time is reached.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, the preset time range may include [0.5 min, 2.5 min], [1 min, 2 min], etc., such as preset times of 0.5 min, 1 min, 1.5 min, 2 min, 2.5 min, etc. The preset flow rate range may include [0.15 L / min, 0.5 L / min], such as preset flow rates of 0.15 L / min, 0.2 L / min, 0.35 L / min, 0.5 L / min, etc. The embodiments of this application do not limit the specific values ​​of the preset time and preset flow rate; as long as the water level is controlled based on the preset flow rate and preset time to reach the outer cylinder drain outlet, it is acceptable.

[0062] By controlling the water flow rate and timing of the condensate inlet pipe, the water level in the outer drum is precisely reached at the drain outlet. This ensures the drain bellows is completely filled with water. Consequently, when detergent solution is added later, it doesn't flow directly into the drain bellows; very little detergent enters through molecular motion, significantly reducing the amount of detergent entering the drain bellows and increasing the amount of detergent actually used for cleaning. This improves the washing effect and also cleans the condensate inlet pipe. Furthermore, by controlling the water flow rate and timing, the water level in the outer drum is controlled, ensuring the detergent solution is added just as the water level reaches the drain outlet. This prevents detergent from entering the drain bellows and also avoids excessively long initial water intake times that could negatively impact the washing effect.

[0063] In some embodiments of this application, water is first introduced from the condensate inlet pipe, and then detergent solution is introduced in the following manner: the water level is determined to reach the outer drum drain outlet, water is introduced from the inlet pipe where the detergent box is located, and the detergent added in the detergent box is brought into the clothes treatment drum.

[0064] Detergent solution is added only after the water level reaches the outer drum drain outlet. This prevents the detergent solution from flowing directly into the drain bellows; very little detergent enters through molecular motion, significantly increasing the amount of detergent actually used for cleaning and improving washing performance. Furthermore, adding detergent solution only when the water level reaches the outer drum drain outlet prevents detergent from entering the drain bellows and also avoids prolonged initial water intake, which could negatively impact washing results.

[0065] In some embodiments of this application, water is first introduced into the clothes handling drum before the detergent solution is added, allowing the water to flow into the drain bellows. During this process, it is necessary to detect whether the water level in the outer drum has reached the drain outlet. This can be done using either of the following two methods:

[0066] The first method determines the water level to reach the outer drum drain based on the preset time for water to enter the clothes processing drum through the condensate inlet pipe.

[0067] The garment processing equipment can be tested in advance to measure the time it takes for water to reach the outer drum drain outlet when water enters from the condensate inlet pipe at a specific flow rate. This time is used as the preset time and pre-configured in the garment processing equipment. The specific flow rate can range from 0.15 to 0.5 L / min. The preset time can range from [0.5 min, 2.5 min], and can be, but is not limited to, 0.5 min, 1 min, 1.2 min, 1.5 min, 2 min, 2.5 min, etc.

[0068] The second method is based on the water volume entering the clothes processing drum through the condensate inlet pipe reaching a preset threshold, and determining that the water level reaches the outer drum drain outlet.

[0069] The garment processing equipment can be tested in advance to determine the amount of water required to reach the outer drum drain outlet when water enters the condensate inlet pipe at a specific flow rate. This water volume can be the product of the inlet flow rate and the inlet duration. The measured water volume is used as the preset threshold and pre-configured in the garment processing equipment. The preset threshold can be, but is not limited to, 0.25L, 0.5L, etc.

[0070] The above method automatically detects whether the water level has reached the outer drum drain outlet. When the water level is confirmed to have reached the drain outlet, it triggers the introduction of detergent solution into the laundry drum. This method can accurately detect when the water level reaches the drain outlet, avoiding excessively long water intake time before the detergent solution is introduced. This effectively reduces the amount of detergent entering the drain bellows without excessively prolonging the total washing cycle time.

[0071] In some embodiments of this application, the rotation of the laundry drum is controlled when water is started entering through the inlet pipe where the detergent dispenser is located. That is, the drum rotates while the detergent solution is being introduced. This ensures a more uniform concentration of detergent in the solution, and the rotation of the laundry drum prevents detergent molecules from depositing at the bottom of the outer drum under gravity, thereby further reducing the amount of detergent entering the drain pipe and improving washing performance.

[0072] Once the water level reaches the drain outlet of the outer drum, the garment handling equipment controls the injection of detergent solution into the garment handling drum and executes the subsequent washing program. Since almost no detergent enters the drain corrugated pipe, the detergent added is basically used for washing, which improves the cleaning effect of the washing program.

[0073] In this embodiment, before the detergent solution is introduced into the washing program, water is first introduced into the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe, and then the detergent solution is introduced. Because a portion of water is pre-placed at the bottom of the outer drum, the detergent solution does not quickly flow into the drain corrugated pipe. Compared to the method in related technologies where the detergent solution is directly introduced upon starting the washing program, this method significantly reduces the amount of detergent entering the drain corrugated pipe, increases the amount of detergent that actually performs the cleaning function, and improves the detergent concentration in the clothes processing drum, thereby improving the final washing effect. Furthermore, using the existing condensate water inlet pipe of the clothes processing equipment does not increase costs, improves the utilization rate of the condensate water inlet pipe, and also cleans the condensate water inlet pipe, contributing to the sustainable utilization and drying effect of the drying module of the clothes processing equipment.

[0074] Some embodiments of this application provide a garment processing device with a drying module, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the clothing processing equipment includes a controller 7, a clothing processing drum 8, and a water inlet pipe containing a detergent box 9; the drying module includes a condensate water inlet pipe.

[0075] The controller 7 is used to respond to the start command of the washing program by introducing detergent solution into the clothes treatment drum 8 through the water inlet pipe where the detergent box 9 is located; before introducing detergent solution into the clothes treatment drum 8, water is introduced into the clothes treatment drum 8 through the condensate water inlet pipe for a preset time.

[0076] The controller 7 is specifically used to control the opening of the valve on the condensate inlet pipe, and to allow water to enter the clothes treatment drum 8 from the condensate inlet pipe for a preset time. The preset time is used to allow the water level to reach the drain outlet of the outer drum.

[0077] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes an outer drum with holes in its wall; one end of a condensate inlet pipe is connected to a valve, and the other end is connected to the holes; a controller 7 is used to control the valve to open before adding detergent solution to the garment processing drum 8, and to add water to the garment processing drum 8 from the condensate inlet pipe for a preset time at a preset flow rate, wherein the preset flow rate and preset time are determined based on the water level reaching the drain outlet of the outer drum.

[0078] In some embodiments, the preset time range includes [0.5 min, 2.5 min].

[0079] The controller 7 is used to determine when the water level reaches the drain outlet of the outer drum, and to introduce water from the water inlet pipe where the detergent box 9 is located, so as to bring the detergent added in the detergent box 9 into the clothes treatment drum 8.

[0080] The controller 7 is used to determine that the water level reaches the outer drum drain outlet based on a preset time for the water to enter the clothes processing drum 8 through the condensate inlet pipe; or, based on a preset threshold for the amount of water entering the clothes processing drum 8 through the condensate inlet pipe.

[0081] Controller 7 is also used to determine when water begins to enter from the water inlet pipe where the detergent dispenser 9 is located, and to control the rotation of the clothes handling drum 8.

[0082] The clothing processing device with a drying module provided in the above embodiments of this application and the control method of the clothing processing device with a drying module provided in the embodiments of this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods adopted, run or implemented by the application stored therein.

[0083] This application also provides a garment processing device to execute the control method of the garment processing device with a drying module described above. This garment processing device may be a condenser washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 6 This illustrates a schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided by some embodiments of this application. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the garment processing device 40 includes: a processor 400, a memory 401, a bus 402, and a communication interface 403. The processor 400, the communication interface 403, and the memory 401 are connected via the bus 402. The memory 401 stores a computer program that can run on the processor 400. When the processor 400 runs the computer program, it executes the control method of the garment processing device with a drying module provided in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application.

[0085] The memory 401 may include high-speed random access memory (RAM) or non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device. Communication between this device network element and at least one other network element is achieved through at least one communication interface 403 (which can be wired or wireless), such as the Internet, wide area network, local area network, metropolitan area network, etc.

[0086] Bus 402 can be an ISA bus, PCI bus, or EISA bus, etc. The bus can be divided into an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, etc. The memory 401 is used to store programs. After receiving an execution instruction, the processor 400 executes the program. The control method for the clothing processing device with a drying module disclosed in any of the foregoing embodiments of this application can be applied to the processor 400, or implemented by the processor 400.

[0087] The processor 400 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In implementation, each step of the above method can be completed by the integrated logic circuitry in the hardware of the processor 400 or by instructions in software form. The processor 400 may be a general-purpose processor, including a central processing unit (CPU), a network processor (NP), etc.; it may also be a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an off-the-shelf programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. It can implement or execute the methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor. The steps of the methods disclosed in the embodiments of this application can be directly embodied in the execution of a hardware decoding processor, or executed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor. The software modules may reside in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. The storage medium is located in memory 401. The processor 400 reads the information in memory 401 and, in conjunction with its hardware, completes the steps of the above method.

[0088] The clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment and the control method of the clothing processing equipment with drying module provided in this application embodiment are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods used, operated or implemented.

[0089] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium corresponding to the control method for the clothing processing equipment with a drying module provided in the foregoing embodiments. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 The computer-readable storage medium shown is an optical disc 30, on which a computer program (i.e., a program product) is stored. When the computer program is run by a processor, it executes the control method of the clothing processing device with a drying module provided in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0090] It should be noted that examples of the computer-readable storage medium may also include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other optical and magnetic storage media, which will not be elaborated here.

[0091] The computer-readable storage medium provided in the above embodiments of this application and the control method of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application are based on the same inventive concept and have the same beneficial effects as the methods adopted, run or implemented by the application stored therein.

[0092] It should be noted that:

[0093] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of this application may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0094] Similarly, it should be understood that, for the sake of brevity and to aid in understanding one or more of the various inventive aspects, in the above description of exemplary embodiments of this application, various features of this application are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. However, this disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting the following schematic diagram: that is, the claimed application requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, inventive aspects lie in fewer than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the claims following the detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into this detailed description, wherein each claim itself is a separate embodiment of this application.

[0095] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features but not others included in other embodiments, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0096] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A control method for a garment processing device with a drying module, characterized in that, The method includes: In response to the start command of the washing program, detergent solution is introduced into the laundry drum; Before adding detergent solution to the clothes processing drum, water is introduced into the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe included in the drying module for a preset time.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset time for water to enter the clothes processing drum through the condensate inlet pipe included in the drying module includes: The valve on the condensate inlet pipe is opened to allow water to enter the clothes treatment drum for a preset time, which is used to allow the water level to reach the outer drum drain outlet.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control of opening the valve on the condensate inlet pipe and allowing water to enter the laundry treatment drum from the condensate inlet pipe for a preset time includes: The valve on the condensate inlet pipe is opened, and water is introduced into the clothes treatment drum from the condensate inlet pipe at a preset flow rate for a preset time. The preset flow rate and the preset time are determined based on the water level reaching the outer cylinder drain outlet.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The preset time range includes [0.5 min, 2.5 min].

5. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The process of introducing detergent solution into the laundry treatment drum includes: Once the water level reaches the drain outlet of the outer drum, water is introduced from the inlet pipe where the detergent box is located, bringing the detergent added in the detergent box into the laundry treatment drum.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The determination that the water level reaches the outer cylinder drain outlet includes: Based on a preset time elapsed for water to enter the laundry treatment drum through the condensate inlet pipe, the water level is determined to reach the outer drum drain outlet; or, Based on the amount of water entering the clothing treatment drum through the condensate inlet pipe reaching a preset threshold, the water level is determined to reach the outer drum drain outlet.

7. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The method further includes: The system determines that water will begin entering through the inlet pipe where the detergent dispenser is located, and controls the rotation of the laundry drum.

8. A garment processing device with a drying module, characterized in that, The water inlet pipes include those for the controller, the clothes handling drum, and the detergent dispenser; the drying module includes a condensate water inlet pipe. The controller is configured to respond to the start command of the washing program by introducing detergent solution into the clothes processing drum through the water inlet pipe where the detergent box is located; and to introduce water into the clothes processing drum through the condensate water inlet pipe for a preset time before introducing detergent solution into the clothes processing drum.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes an outer cylinder with holes in its wall; one end of the condensate inlet pipe is connected to a valve, and the other end is connected to the holes. The controller is used to control the valve to open before the detergent solution is introduced into the clothes processing drum, and to introduce water into the clothes processing drum from the condensate inlet pipe at a preset flow rate for a preset time. The preset flow rate and the preset time are determined based on the water level reaching the outer drum drain outlet.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The method includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that the processor executes the computer program to implement the method as claimed in any one of claims 1-7.

11. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, The program is executed by a processor to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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