Control methods for garment processing equipment and garment processing equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of clothing processing technology, specifically providing a control method and clothing processing equipment for clothing processing. The clothing processing equipment of this invention includes an inner drum and a fresh air device. The fresh air device includes a fresh air duct and a fan. When the fresh air device needs to be activated, the control method includes: acquiring the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer drum; acquiring a preset air volume corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature; and causing the fan to operate according to the preset air volume. By determining the fresh air volume based on the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer drum, the fresh air volume is matched with the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature, avoiding situations where there are too many clothes but too little fresh air volume. This improves the fresh air effect of the fresh air mode, more effectively prevents odors from forming in the clothes inside the inner drum, and also avoids situations where there are too few clothes but too much fresh air volume, resulting in greater energy savings.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Existing clothing processing equipment mainly includes washing machines and washer-dryer combos. A washing machine is a device that can wash clothes, while a washer-dryer combo is a device that can both wash and dry clothes.

[0003] Some garment processing equipment also includes a fresh air system. When operating in fresh air mode, this type of equipment can supply fresh air into the inner drum to prevent odors from developing in the clothes inside. However, in existing garment processing equipment, the fans operate at a fixed speed when operating in fresh air mode, which can easily lead to insufficient fresh air volume and still cause odors to develop in the clothes inside the drum.

[0004] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem that when existing clothing processing equipment operates in fresh air mode, the fans all run at a fixed wind speed, which easily leads to odors in the clothes in the inner drum due to insufficient fresh air volume.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control method for a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a housing, an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder, and a fresh air device communicating with the inner cylinder, the fresh air device including a fresh air duct communicating with the inner cylinder and a fan communicating with the fresh air duct, the control method comprising, when it is necessary to activate the fresh air device:

[0007] Obtain the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder;

[0008] Obtain a preset air volume corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature, wherein the preset air volume is positively correlated with the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature;

[0009] The fan is made to operate according to the preset air volume.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the control method for the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the step of "making the clothing processing equipment operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes:

[0011] The clothing processing equipment is made to operate according to the preset air volume by controlling the speed of the fan.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the control method further includes:

[0013] The inner cylinder is rotated.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the step of "rotating the inner drum" specifically includes:

[0015] Obtain the weight of the clothes in the inner drum;

[0016] Obtain a preset rotational speed corresponding to the weight of the garment;

[0017] The inner cylinder is rotated at the preset rotation speed.

[0018] In the preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the step of "rotating the inner drum" specifically includes:

[0019] The inner cylinder is made to run alternately in the forward and reverse directions.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment of the control method for the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the step of "making the clothing processing equipment operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes:

[0021] The clothing processing equipment operates according to the preset airflow by controlling the rotation speed of the inner drum.

[0022] In the preferred embodiment of the control method for the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the step of "making the clothing processing equipment operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes:

[0023] The garment processing equipment operates according to the preset airflow by controlling the rotation speed of the fan and the inner drum.

[0024] In the preferred embodiment of the control method for the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the step of "making the clothing processing equipment operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes:

[0025] The garment processing equipment shall continue to operate at the preset airflow rate; or

[0026] The step of “operating the garment processing equipment according to the preset airflow” specifically includes:

[0027] The clothing processing equipment is made to operate intermittently according to the preset air volume.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is smaller than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is smaller than the third preset air volume.

[0029] The step of “obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature” specifically includes:

[0030] The ambient humidity and ambient temperature are compared with preset humidity and preset temperature, respectively.

[0031] If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume;

[0032] If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume;

[0033] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume;

[0034] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, a third preset air volume, and a fourth preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume, and the third preset air volume is less than the fourth preset air volume.

[0036] The step of “obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature” specifically includes:

[0037] The ambient humidity and ambient temperature are compared with preset humidity and preset temperature, respectively.

[0038] If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume;

[0039] If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume;

[0040] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume;

[0041] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the fourth preset air volume.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is smaller than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is smaller than the third preset air volume.

[0043] The step of “obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature” specifically includes:

[0044] The ambient humidity is compared with a first preset humidity and a second preset humidity, respectively, and the first preset humidity is less than the second preset humidity;

[0045] If the ambient humidity is less than the first preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume;

[0046] If the ambient humidity is not less than the first preset humidity and the ambient humidity is less than the second preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume;

[0047] If the ambient humidity is not less than the second preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment of the control method for the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is smaller than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is smaller than the third preset air volume.

[0049] The step of “obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient temperature and / or the ambient temperature” specifically includes:

[0050] The ambient temperature is compared with a first preset temperature and a second preset temperature, respectively, and the first preset temperature is less than the second preset temperature;

[0051] If the ambient temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume;

[0052] If the ambient temperature is not less than the first preset temperature and the ambient temperature is less than the second preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume;

[0053] If the ambient temperature is not lower than the second preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0054] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a garment processing apparatus, including a controller configured to perform the control method described above.

[0055] When the above technical solution is adopted, the clothing processing equipment of the present invention needs to execute the fresh air mode. It is necessary to first determine the fresh air volume based on the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer drum. The fresh air volume is different for different ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature. By matching the fresh air volume with the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer drum, the fresh air device can provide a more suitable air volume to the inner drum, which helps to avoid the situation where the clothes in the inner drum produce odors due to insufficient fresh air volume, thus ensuring the fresh air effect of the fresh air device. It also helps to avoid the situation where the fresh air volume is too large, resulting in wasted energy, thereby being more energy-efficient.

[0056] Furthermore, the clothing processing device of the present invention can also rotate the inner drum during the execution of the fresh air mode. By rotating the inner drum, the position of the clothes in the inner drum can be changed as the inner drum rotates, so that the moisture of the clothes can be better released and carried away by the fresh air, which can further improve the fresh air effect and is more conducive to avoiding the generation of odors in the clothes.

[0057] Furthermore, when the inner drum of the garment processing device of the present invention needs to be rotated, the rotation speed of the inner drum corresponds to the weight of the garment in the inner drum. By matching the rotation speed of the inner drum with the weight of the garment in the inner drum, it is beneficial to make the garment in the inner drum tumble smoothly with the inner drum.

[0058] Furthermore, when the inner drum needs to be rotated, the clothing handling device of the present invention can change the position of the clothes in the inner drum by alternating between forward and reverse rotation, so as to make the clothes tumble continuously and improve the fresh air effect. Attached Figure Description

[0059] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the washing machine and its accompanying drawings. In the picture:

[0060] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing machine of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of the control method of the present invention.

[0062] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0063] 1. Housing; 2. Inner cylinder; 3. Fresh air duct; 4. Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0064] 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 invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. For example, although the embodiments described below are in conjunction with a washing machine, the technical solutions of the present invention are equally applicable to other types of clothing handling equipment, such as washer-dryer combos.

[0065] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that although the steps of the control method of the present invention are described in a specific order in this application, this order is not restrictive, and those skilled in the art can perform the steps in different orders without departing from the basic principles of the present invention.

[0066] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "left" and "right," which indicate direction or positional relationship, are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of 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.

[0067] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connect," and "install" should be interpreted broadly, for example, referring to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] Specifically, the present invention provides a washing machine, such as Figure 1 As shown, the washing machine of the present invention includes a housing 1, an outer drum, an inner drum 2, and a drive device. The outer drum is fixedly installed inside the housing 1 and is mainly used to contain washing water. The inner drum 2 is rotatably disposed in the outer drum and is mainly used to contain clothes to be washed. The inner drum 2 has multiple through holes on its wall, through which washing water in the outer drum can enter the inner drum 2. The drive device is generally installed at the rear end of the outer drum and is drivenly connected to the inner drum 2. The drive device is used to drive the inner drum 2 to rotate.

[0069] Preferably, the washing machine of the present invention also has a fresh air function, specifically, such as... Figure 1As shown, the washing machine of the present invention also includes a fresh air device, which is connected to the inner drum 2. The fresh air device can deliver fresh air into the inner drum 2 to prevent the clothes in the inner drum 2 from growing bacteria and producing odors. The fresh air device includes a fresh air duct 3 connected to the inner drum 2 and a fan 4 connected to the fresh air duct 3.

[0070] For example, a fresh air inlet is provided on the casing 1 of the washing machine, and a fresh air outlet is provided on the door seal of the washing machine. The fresh air outlet is positioned facing the inner drum 2. The fan 4 of the fresh air device is installed at the fresh air inlet. The left end of the fresh air duct 3 of the fresh air device is connected to the fresh air outlet on the door seal, and the right end of the fresh air duct 3 is connected to the exhaust port of the fan 4. When the fresh air mode is executed, the fan 4 is turned on, which can draw air from outside the casing 1 into the fresh air duct 3 and allow the drawn air to enter the inner drum 2 along the fresh air duct 3 to ventilate and deodorize the inner drum 2 and the clothes inside. In addition, for washing machines with sterilization functions, it can quickly sterilize and deodorize the inside of the drum and the clothes at the same time. For clothes that are not dried in time after washing, the rotation of the air vents can both deodorize and prevent wrinkles.

[0071] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can also install the fan 4 inside the fresh air duct 3. In this case, one end of the fresh air duct 3 is connected to the fresh air outlet on the window gasket, and the other end of the fresh air duct 3 is connected to the fresh air inlet on the housing 1, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0072] Furthermore, it should be noted that the pressure relief method for the inner drum can be achieved by directly connecting the outer drum to the outside of the housing via a pipe, or by connecting the outer drum to the detergent dispenser of the garment processing equipment via a pipe, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of this invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of this invention.

[0073] In addition, it should be noted that if the garment processing equipment is a washer-dryer combo with a drying device, a fresh air device can also be set up on top of that. In other words, the washer-dryer combo can have washing mode, drying mode and fresh air mode at the same time. After the washing mode is completed, if the user does not select the drying mode, the fresh air mode can be executed next.

[0074] The present invention also provides a control method for a washing machine, such as Figure 2 As shown, when it is necessary to start the fresh air system, the control method of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0075] S100: Obtain the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder;

[0076] S200: Obtain the preset airflow corresponding to ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature;

[0077] S300: Enables the washing machine to operate at the preset airflow rate.

[0078] The preset air volume is positively correlated with ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature.

[0079] In other words, when the washing machine of the present invention needs to execute the fresh air mode, it needs to first determine the fresh air volume based on the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer drum. The fresh air volume is different for different ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature. By matching the fresh air volume with the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature, it can avoid the situation where there are too many clothes but too little fresh air, which is conducive to improving the fresh air effect of the fresh air mode and preventing the clothes in the inner drum from producing odors. It can also avoid the situation where there are too few clothes but too much fresh air, which is more energy-efficient.

[0080] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can set the fresh air volume to be determined solely based on the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder, or based on the ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder, or by combining both the ambient humidity and ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of this invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of this invention.

[0081] In addition, it should be noted that "the ambient humidity and / or temperature outside the inner cylinder" can be the ambient humidity and / or temperature between the outer cylinder and the casing, or it can be the ambient humidity and / or temperature outside the casing, depending on where the fresh air is introduced from. For example, Figure 1 As shown, the fresh air inlet is located on the housing 1, and the fresh air duct is connected to the fresh air inlet, that is, fresh air is introduced from the outside of the housing. In this case, the "ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the inner cylinder" refers to the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the housing. Sensors for detecting ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature can be installed on the outer wall of the housing. If the air inlet of the fresh air duct is located between the outer cylinder and the housing, the "ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the inner cylinder" refers to the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature between the outer cylinder and the housing. Sensors for detecting ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature can be installed on the inner wall of the housing.

[0082] Furthermore, it should be noted that for washing machines with a fresh air function, a button to activate the fresh air function can be set on the control panel. When the user selects the fresh air function, the washing machine will automatically execute the fresh air mode after completing the washing program. If the user does not select the fresh air function, the washing machine will not execute the fresh air mode after completing the washing program. Alternatively, the washing machine can be set to automatically determine whether to execute the fresh air mode. One or more preset conditions for activating the fresh air function can be stored in the controller of the washing machine. When the preset conditions are met, the washing machine will automatically execute the fresh air mode after completing the washing program, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of this invention and should be limited to the protection scope of this invention.

[0083] In addition, it should be noted that the air volume of fresh air is mainly determined by the speed of the fan and the speed of the inner cylinder. Specifically, the higher the speed of the fan, the greater the air volume of fresh air. Similarly, the higher the speed of the inner cylinder, the greater the air volume of fresh air.

[0084] In practical applications, those skilled in the art can adjust the fresh air volume simply by controlling the fan speed, i.e., the step of "making the washing machine operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes: "making the clothes handling equipment operate according to the preset air volume by controlling the fan speed". Alternatively, the fresh air volume can be adjusted simply by controlling the inner drum speed, i.e., the step of "making the washing machine operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes: "making the clothes handling equipment operate according to the preset air volume by controlling the inner drum speed". Or, the fresh air volume can be adjusted by simultaneously controlling the fan speed and the inner drum speed, i.e., the step of "making the washing machine operate according to the preset air volume" specifically includes: "making the clothes handling equipment operate according to the preset air volume by controlling both the fan speed and the inner drum speed". Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0085] It should be noted that in the embodiment where the fresh air volume is adjusted by controlling the rotation speed of the inner cylinder alone, the fan can be operated or not. When the fan is operated, it runs at a fixed speed, and the fresh air volume is adjusted only by the rotation speed of the inner cylinder.

[0086] Preferably, step S300, "making the washing machine run according to the preset air volume", specifically includes: making the washing machine run continuously according to the preset air volume.

[0087] In other words, once the fresh air volume is determined based on the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature, the fresh air volume remains fixed as long as the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature remain constant.

[0088] For example, taking the control of the fan speed as an example, after the fan speed is determined according to the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature, the fan continues to operate at that speed and remains unchanged when the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature remain unchanged.

[0089] Of course, in practical applications, the washing machine can also be made to operate intermittently according to a preset airflow rate. In other words, the airflow rate of the fresh air can be varied.

[0090] Taking the control of fan speed as an example, after determining the fan speed based on ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature, and assuming the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature remain constant, the fan can be adjusted to increase or decrease its speed after running at that speed for a period of time, or even stopped for a period of time. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of this invention and should be limited to the protection scope of this invention.

[0091] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below using the example of controlling the speed of the fan alone.

[0092] In a first preferred embodiment, the preset air volume of the washing machine includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume.

[0093] Step S200, "obtaining the preset airflow corresponding to ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature", specifically includes:

[0094] Compare the ambient humidity and ambient temperature with the preset humidity and preset temperature, respectively;

[0095] If the ambient humidity is lower than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is lower than the preset temperature, the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume.

[0096] If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume.

[0097] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume.

[0098] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0099] For example, the fan has three speed settings: low speed, medium speed, and high speed. The air volume of the fan when operating at low speed, medium speed, and high speed are the first preset air volume, the second preset air volume, and the third preset air volume, respectively. The preset humidity is 65% and the preset temperature is 30°C. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is less than 65% and the ambient temperature is less than 30°C, the fan operates at low speed. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is less than 65% and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to 30°C, the fan operates at medium speed. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 65% and the ambient temperature is less than 30°C, the fan operates at medium speed. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 65% and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to 30°C, the fan operates at high speed.

[0100] It should be noted that the preset humidity is not limited to 65% as mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 55% or 75%. Similarly, the preset temperature is not limited to 30℃ as mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 28℃ or 32℃. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values ​​of preset humidity and preset temperature based on experiments or experience in practical applications.

[0101] In a second preferred embodiment, the preset air volume of the washing machine includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, a third preset air volume, and a fourth preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume, and the third preset air volume is less than the fourth preset air volume.

[0102] Step S200, "obtaining the preset airflow corresponding to ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature", specifically includes:

[0103] Compare the ambient humidity and ambient temperature with the preset humidity and preset temperature, respectively;

[0104] If the ambient humidity is lower than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is lower than the preset temperature, the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume.

[0105] If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume.

[0106] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0107] If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the fourth preset air volume.

[0108] For example, the fan has four speed settings: low speed, medium speed, sub-high speed, and high speed. The air volume of the fan when operating at low speed, medium speed, sub-high speed, and high speed are the first preset air volume, the second preset air volume, the third preset air volume, and the fourth preset air volume, respectively. The preset humidity is 65%, and the preset temperature is 30°C. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is less than 65% and the ambient temperature is less than 30°C, the fan operates at low speed. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is less than 65% and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to 30°C, the fan operates at medium speed. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 65% and the ambient temperature is less than 30°C, the fan operates at sub-high speed. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 65% and the ambient temperature is greater than or equal to 30°C, the fan operates at high speed.

[0109] It should be noted that the preset humidity is not limited to the 65% mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 50% or 70%. Similarly, the preset temperature is not limited to the 30℃ mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 28℃ or 32℃. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values ​​of preset humidity and preset temperature based on experiments or experience in practical applications.

[0110] In a third preferred embodiment, the preset air volume of the washing machine includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume.

[0111] Step S200, "obtaining the preset airflow corresponding to ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature", specifically includes:

[0112] The ambient humidity is compared with the first preset humidity and the second preset humidity, respectively, and the first preset humidity is less than the second preset humidity;

[0113] If the ambient humidity is less than the first preset humidity, the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume;

[0114] If the ambient humidity is not less than the first preset humidity and the ambient humidity is less than the second preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume.

[0115] If the ambient humidity is not less than the second preset humidity, the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0116] For example, the fan has three speed settings: low, medium, and high. The air volume of the fan in low, medium, and high speed settings is the first preset air volume, the second preset air volume, and the third preset air volume, respectively. The first preset humidity is 40%, and the second preset humidity is 65%. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is less than 40%, it indicates that the outside humidity is relatively low, which is conducive to the rapid discharge of moisture from the inner cylinder. The low humidity environment can inhibit the growth of bacteria, so the fan can be operated at the low speed setting. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 40% and less than 65%, the fan is operated at the medium speed setting. When the ambient humidity outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 65%, it indicates that the outside humidity is relatively high, which is not conducive to reducing the humidity in the inner cylinder. The high humidity environment is very conducive to the growth of bacteria, so the fan needs to be operated at the high speed setting. The large air volume helps to break the conditions for bacterial growth, thereby more effectively preventing the clothes in the inner cylinder from producing odors.

[0117] It should be noted that the first preset humidity is not limited to the 40% mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 35% or 45%. Similarly, the second preset humidity is not limited to the 65% mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 55% or 75%. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values ​​of the first and second preset humidity based on experiments or experience in practical applications.

[0118] In the fourth preferred embodiment, the preset air volume of the washing machine includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume.

[0119] Step S200, "obtaining the preset airflow corresponding to the ambient temperature and / or ambient temperature", specifically includes:

[0120] The ambient temperature is compared with the first preset temperature and the second preset temperature respectively, and the first preset temperature is lower than the second preset temperature;

[0121] If the ambient temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume;

[0122] If the ambient temperature is not lower than the first preset temperature and the ambient temperature is lower than the second preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume.

[0123] If the ambient temperature is not lower than the second preset temperature, the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

[0124] For example, the fan has three speed settings: low speed, medium speed, and high speed. The air volume of the fan when operating at low speed, medium speed, and high speed are the first preset air volume, the second preset air volume, and the third preset air volume, respectively. The first preset temperature is 10℃, and the second preset temperature is 30℃. When the ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder is less than 10℃, it indicates that the temperature is relatively low. Low temperature environment is not conducive to bacterial growth, so the fan can be operated at low speed. When the ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 10℃ and less than 30℃, the fan is operated at medium speed. When the ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder is greater than or equal to 30℃, it indicates that the temperature is relatively high. High temperature environment is very conducive to bacterial growth, so the fan needs to be operated at high speed. The large air volume helps to break the conditions for bacterial growth, thereby more effectively preventing the clothes in the inner cylinder from producing odors.

[0125] It should be noted that the first preset temperature is not limited to 10℃ as mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 8℃ or 12℃. Similarly, the second preset temperature is not limited to 30℃ as mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to 28℃ or 32℃. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values ​​of the first and second preset temperatures based on experiments or experience in practical applications.

[0126] Furthermore, it should be noted that in embodiments where the air volume of fresh air is adjusted solely by controlling the fan speed, the inner cylinder can be kept stationary or rotated during the fresh air mode. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0127] Preferably, in an embodiment where the airflow of fresh air is adjusted solely by controlling the fan speed, the control method of this embodiment further includes:

[0128] S400: Makes the inner cylinder rotate.

[0129] In other words, during the fresh air mode, it is preferable to rotate the inner drum. This rotation changes the position of the clothes within the drum, allowing moisture to dissipate more effectively and be carried away by the fresh air, thus improving the fresh air effect and preventing odors from developing on the clothes. In other words, the purpose of rotating the inner drum is not to adjust the airflow volume; therefore, the drum's rotation speed is generally not too high, and its impact on the fresh air volume is minimal.

[0130] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can set it so that when the fresh air mode is executed, the inner drum is rotated directly, or, before rotating the inner drum, it can be determined whether the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is greater than a preset weight (e.g., 1 kg), and the inner drum is rotated only when the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is greater than the preset weight, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention, and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0131] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can configure the inner cylinder to rotate at a fixed speed, or to rotate alternately at multiple different speeds. In addition, the inner cylinder can be continuously rotated in one direction, or to rotate alternately in forward and reverse directions, or to rotate intermittently, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0132] Regarding the rotation of the inner cylinder, there are several preferred examples.

[0133] In preferred example 1, the step of "rotating the inner cylinder" specifically includes:

[0134] Get the weight of the clothes in the inner drum;

[0135] Obtain the preset rotation speed corresponding to the weight of the clothing;

[0136] Make the inner cylinder rotate at a preset speed.

[0137] The preset rotation speed is positively correlated with the weight of the clothing.

[0138] In other words, when the inner drum needs to rotate, the rotation speed of the inner drum corresponds to the weight of the clothes in the inner drum. By matching the rotation speed of the inner drum with the weight of the clothes in the inner drum, it is beneficial for the clothes in the inner drum to tumble smoothly with the inner drum.

[0139] For example, the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is divided into three weight ranges: the first weight range is 0 to 2 kg, the second weight range is greater than 2 kg and not greater than 5 kg, and the third weight range is greater than 5 kg. The preset speed includes a first preset speed, a second preset speed, and a third preset speed. The first preset speed is less than the second preset speed, and the second preset speed is less than the third preset speed. The first preset speed corresponds to the first weight range, the second preset speed corresponds to the second weight range, and the third preset speed corresponds to the third weight range. The first preset speed is 20 rpm, the second preset speed is 40 rpm, and the third preset speed is 60 rpm.

[0140] When the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is in the first weight range, the fan runs at a low speed and the inner drum rotates at 20 rpm. When the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is in the second weight range, the fan runs at a medium speed and the inner drum rotates at 40 rpm. When the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is in the third weight range, the fan runs at a high speed and the inner drum rotates at 60 rpm.

[0141] It should be noted that the first preset speed is not limited to 20 rpm, the second preset speed is not limited to 40 rpm, and the third preset speed is not limited to 60 rpm. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values ​​of the first, second, and third preset speeds based on experiments or experience in practical applications. Preferably, the first preset speed is any value between 10 rpm and 30 rpm, the second preset speed is any value between 30 rpm and 50 rpm, and the third preset speed is any value between 50 rpm and 70 rpm.

[0142] In addition, it should be noted that during the rotation of the inner cylinder at the first preset speed, the second preset speed, or the third preset speed, the inner cylinder can be rotated continuously in the forward direction, or it can be rotated in both directions, for example, rotating in the forward direction for 60 seconds and then rotating in the reverse direction for 60 seconds, with the forward and reverse rotations alternating.

[0143] In preferred example 2, the step of "rotating the inner cylinder" specifically includes:

[0144] The inner cylinder is made to run at multiple different speeds alternately.

[0145] In other words, when the inner drum needs to rotate, its rotation speed is not fixed but constantly changing. By constantly changing the rotation speed of the inner drum, it is more effective to change the position of the clothes in the inner drum, causing the clothes to tumble continuously, thereby improving the fresh air effect.

[0146] For example, the rotational speeds of the inner cylinder include: A speed of 25 rpm, B speed of 45 rpm, and C speed of 55 rpm. When the inner cylinder needs to rotate, it operates in a cycle pattern of A→B→C→A→B→C, with each rotational speed lasting for 60 seconds.

[0147] It should be noted that the speed A is not limited to 25 rpm, the speed B is not limited to 35 rpm, and the speed C is not limited to 50 rpm. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific values ​​of speed A, speed B, and speed C based on experiments or experience in practical applications. Among them, speed A is preferably 20 to 30 rpm, speed B is preferably 30 to 40 rpm, and speed C is preferably 40 to 60 rpm.

[0148] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the inner cylinder can be continuously rotated in the forward direction, or it can be rotated in both directions. For example, when performing the first rotation speed A → B → C, the inner cylinder is rotated in the forward direction; when performing the second rotation speed A → B → C, the inner cylinder is rotated in the reverse direction, and so on. Alternatively, the rotation direction of the inner cylinder can be changed each time the rotation speed is changed, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0149] In preferred example 3, the step of "rotating the inner cylinder" specifically includes:

[0150] This causes the inner cylinder to rotate intermittently.

[0151] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, those skilled in the art can pre-set the rotation time and stopping time of the inner drum each time, or they can set it to determine the rotation time and stopping time of the inner drum each time based on the weight of the clothes in the inner drum, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0152] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rotation-to-stop ratio of the inner drum is positively correlated with the weight of the clothes in the inner drum.

[0153] In other words, the rotation-to-stop ratio of the inner drum during intermittent rotation is not fixed each time the fresh air mode is activated. It needs to be determined based on the weight of the clothes in the inner drum. If the weight of the clothes is large, the rotation-to-stop ratio of the inner drum will be relatively large.

[0154] For example, taking the three weight ranges mentioned above as examples, the rotation-to-stop ratio corresponding to the first weight range is K1, the rotation-to-stop ratio corresponding to the second weight range is K2, and the rotation-to-stop ratio corresponding to the third weight range is K3, where K1 < K2 < K3. If the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is in the first weight range, the rotation-to-stop ratio of the inner drum is K1 (e.g., 1:1). If the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is in the second weight range, the rotation-to-stop ratio of the inner drum is K2 (e.g., 2:1). If the weight of the clothes in the inner drum is in the third weight range, the rotation-to-stop ratio of the inner drum is K3 (e.g., 3:1).

[0155] In preferred example 4, in this embodiment, preferred example 1 and preferred example 3 can be combined, that is, the inner drum rotates intermittently, and the rotation speed of the inner drum is determined according to the weight of the clothes in the inner drum.

[0156] In preferred example 5, in this embodiment, preferred example 2 and preferred example 3 can be combined, that is, the inner cylinder rotates intermittently, and the inner cylinder runs alternately at multiple different speeds during the rotation process.

[0157] In preferred example 6, the step of "rotating the inner cylinder" specifically includes:

[0158] This causes the inner cylinder to run alternately in both forward and reverse directions.

[0159] In this embodiment, the inner cylinder operates in both forward and reverse directions, and the rotation speed of the inner cylinder is fixed.

[0160] Furthermore, it should be noted that the above-mentioned control methods are all executed by the controller of the washing machine of the present invention.

[0161] Furthermore, it should be noted that the control method provided in this embodiment can be stored as a program in a computer-readable storage medium. This storage medium includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) or processor to execute partial steps of the methods of the various embodiments of the present invention. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as a USB flash drive, external hard drive, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, or optical disk.

[0162] Those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, any of the claimed embodiments in the claims of this application can be used in any combination.

[0163] 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 processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a housing (1), an outer cylinder, an inner cylinder (2) rotatably disposed in the outer cylinder, and a fresh air device communicating with the inner cylinder (2). The fresh air device includes a fresh air duct (3) communicating with the inner cylinder (2) and a fan (4) communicating with the fresh air duct (3). When a fresh air mode needs to be executed, the control method includes: Obtain the ambient humidity and / or ambient temperature outside the outer cylinder; Obtain a preset air volume corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature, wherein the preset air volume is positively correlated with the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature; The clothing processing equipment is operated according to the preset airflow.

2. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "operating the garment processing equipment according to the preset airflow" specifically includes: The clothing processing equipment is made to operate according to the preset air volume by controlling the speed of the fan.

3. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control method further includes: The inner cylinder is rotated.

4. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The step of "rotating the inner cylinder" specifically includes: Obtain the weight of the clothes in the inner drum; Obtain a preset rotational speed corresponding to the weight of the garment; The inner cylinder is rotated at the preset rotation speed. The preset rotation speed is positively correlated with the weight of the clothing.

5. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The specific steps for "rotating the inner cylinder" include: The inner cylinder is made to run alternately in the forward and reverse directions.

6. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "operating the garment processing equipment according to the preset airflow" specifically includes: The garment processing equipment is operated according to the preset airflow by controlling the rotation speed of the inner drum; or The step of "operating the garment processing equipment according to the preset airflow" specifically includes: The garment processing equipment operates according to the preset airflow by controlling the rotation speed of the fan and the inner drum.

7. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of "operating the garment processing equipment according to the preset airflow" specifically includes: The garment processing equipment shall continue to operate at the preset airflow rate; or The step of "operating the garment processing equipment according to the preset airflow" specifically includes: The clothing processing equipment is made to operate intermittently according to the preset air volume.

8. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume. The step of "obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature" specifically includes: The ambient humidity and ambient temperature are compared with preset humidity and preset temperature, respectively. If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume; or The preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, a third preset air volume, and a fourth preset air volume. The first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume, and the third preset air volume is less than the fourth preset air volume. The step of "obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature" specifically includes: The ambient humidity and ambient temperature are compared with preset humidity and preset temperature, respectively. If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is not less than the preset humidity and the ambient temperature is not less than the preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the fourth preset air volume.

9. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume. The step of "obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient humidity and / or the ambient temperature" specifically includes: The ambient humidity is compared with a first preset humidity and a second preset humidity, respectively, and the first preset humidity is less than the second preset humidity; If the ambient humidity is less than the first preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is not less than the first preset humidity and the ambient humidity is less than the second preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume; If the ambient humidity is not less than the second preset humidity, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume; or The preset air volume includes a first preset air volume, a second preset air volume, and a third preset air volume, wherein the first preset air volume is less than the second preset air volume, and the second preset air volume is less than the third preset air volume. The step of "obtaining a preset airflow corresponding to the ambient temperature and / or the ambient temperature" specifically includes: The ambient temperature is compared with a first preset temperature and a second preset temperature, respectively, and the first preset temperature is less than the second preset temperature; If the ambient temperature is lower than the first preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the first preset air volume; If the ambient temperature is not less than the first preset temperature and the ambient temperature is less than the second preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the second preset air volume; If the ambient temperature is not lower than the second preset temperature, then the corresponding preset air volume is the third preset air volume.

10. A garment processing device, comprising a controller, characterized in that, The controller is configured to perform the control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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