A control method of a cleaning device, a control device, and a cleaning system

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of control method of cleaning device, control device and cleaning system, cleaning device includes washing machine and sterilization cabinet, the method comprises: receiving the first door opening instruction sent by washing machine;First door opening instruction is the instruction for opening the door body of washing machine of washing machine determined in response to target door opening operation, target door opening operation is generated based on preset door opening operation and additional operation to washing machine door body;Pre-set door opening operation is the operation of single opening washing machine door body;In the case where the cabinet door of sterilization cabinet is not opened, second door opening instruction is sent to sterilization cabinet;Second door opening instruction is the instruction for opening the sterilization cabinet cabinet door of sterilization cabinet.Make that user can determine the disinfection intention of user when executing target door opening operation, in turn linkage mechanism is triggered, so that sterilization cabinet cabinet door can be synchronized and automatically opened, the linkage effect of automatic opening of washing machine and sterilization cabinet door body is realized, and the convenience of use of cleaning device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular to a control method, control device, and cleaning system for a cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Dishwashers have become an essential high-temperature washing appliance for households, helping users wash dishes, utensils, and cookware, freeing up their hands. Sterilizers, as sterilizing appliances, are also a must-have household appliance, disinfecting dishes, utensils, and cookware, ensuring hygiene. Although dishwashers and sterilizers each play important roles in the home, they are functionally independent. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this invention discloses a control method, control device, and cleaning system for a cleaning device. By designing a main controller that is integrated with both the cleaning machine and the disinfection cabinet, a highly efficient linkage system is achieved. This system enables the system to determine the user's disinfection intention when the user performs a target door opening operation, thereby triggering the linkage mechanism and allowing the disinfection cabinet door to open synchronously and automatically. This achieves the linkage effect of automatic opening of the cleaning machine and the disinfection cabinet door, and improves the convenience of using the cleaning device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a control method for a cleaning device, which is applied to a main controller. The cleaning device includes a cleaning machine and a disinfection cabinet. The control method includes:

[0005] The system receives a first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the cleaning machine door determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation being generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the cleaning machine door; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the cleaning machine door.

[0006] If the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet; the second door opening command is a command used to open the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet.

[0007] Preferably, the cleaning machine includes a cleaning machine controller, and the disinfection cabinet includes a disinfection cabinet controller; receiving the first door opening command from the cleaning machine includes:

[0008] Receive the first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine controller;

[0009] Sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open includes:

[0010] When the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet controller so that the disinfection cabinet controller controls the cabinet door to open.

[0011] Preferably, before sending the second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller to cause the disinfection cabinet controller to control the opening of the disinfection cabinet door, the method further includes:

[0012] The system receives a first openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the first openable command is received when the disinfection cabinet controller detects that the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state.

[0013] Preferably, before sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open, the method further includes:

[0014] The system receives a second openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the second openable command is generated by the disinfection cabinet when preset disinfection conditions are met, wherein the preset disinfection conditions are that the air humidity of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air humidity, and / or that the air temperature of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air temperature.

[0015] Preferably, before sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open, the method further includes:

[0016] The third open command is received from the disinfection cabinet; the third open command is generated when the weight already carried in the disinfection cabinet is less than the preset load weight, and the preset load weight represents the maximum weight of the disinfection items that the disinfection cabinet can carry.

[0017] Preferably, before sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open, the method further includes:

[0018] Receive the disinfection cabinet status information sent by the disinfection cabinet controller when the status of the disinfection cabinet changes;

[0019] After receiving the first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine, the method further includes:

[0020] When the disinfection cabinet status information is "waiting for disinfection", a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet controller.

[0021] Preferably, the method further includes:

[0022] The third door opening command is received from the cleaning machine; the third door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has finished cleaning the first target item and the first target item has disinfectable properties.

[0023] Preferably, the method further includes:

[0024] The fourth door opening command is received from the cleaning machine; the fourth door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has completed cleaning the second target item based on the target cleaning mode, and the item cleaned based on the target cleaning mode has disinfectable properties.

[0025] The present invention also provides a control device for a cleaning apparatus, comprising:

[0026] The receiving module receives a first door opening command from the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the door of the cleaning machine determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the door of the cleaning machine; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the door of the cleaning machine.

[0027] The sending module sends a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open; the second door-opening command is a command to open the disinfection cabinet door.

[0028] The present invention also provides a cleaning system, comprising:

[0029] Main controller, cleaning machine, and disinfection cabinet;

[0030] The main controller is used for:

[0031] The first door opening command of the cleaning machine is received; the first door opening command is a command for opening the door of the cleaning machine determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the door of the cleaning machine; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the door of the cleaning machine.

[0032] If the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet; the second door opening command is a command used to open the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet.

[0033] Based on the above technical solutions, the control method, control device, and cleaning system of the cleaning device described in this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0034] The control method, control device, and cleaning system disclosed in this invention, through the design of a main controller integrated with both the cleaning machine and the disinfection cabinet, realize a highly efficient linkage system. This allows the system to determine the user's disinfection intention when the user performs a target door opening operation, thereby triggering the linkage mechanism and enabling the disinfection cabinet door to open synchronously and automatically. This achieves the linkage effect of automatic opening of the cleaning machine and disinfection cabinet doors, and improves the convenience of using the cleaning device. Users no longer need to manually open the disinfection cabinet door; they only need to perform a target door opening operation on the cleaning machine to achieve the linkage opening of the disinfection cabinet door. This simplifies the operation steps, reduces the difficulty of operation, reflects an intelligent operation method, enhances the user experience, and meets the needs of modern smart home appliances. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cleaning system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic flowchart of a cleaning device control method provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control device of a cleaning device provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] The term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of this application. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or server that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A cleaning system that can be used to implement embodiments of the present invention is shown, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning system may include at least a main controller 01, a cleaning machine 02, and a disinfection cabinet 03;

[0043] The main controller 01 is used to receive a first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine 02; the first door opening command is a command for opening the cleaning machine door of the cleaning machine 02 determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the cleaning machine door; the preset door opening operation is an operation to open the cleaning machine door once.

[0044] If the door of the disinfection cabinet 03 is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet 03; the second door opening command is a command used to open the door of the disinfection cabinet 03.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, the cleaning system described in this application is a comprehensive device that includes a main controller, a cleaning chamber, and a disinfection chamber. These two chambers are independent of each other but can be linked together through the main controller.

[0046] The following combination Figure 2 This invention introduces a cleaning device control method based on the above-mentioned cleaning system, wherein the cleaning device control method is applied to the main controller.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a flow chart of a control method for a cleaning device applied to a main controller, as provided in an embodiment of the present invention. This specification provides the operational steps of the method described in the embodiments or flowcharts, but based on conventional or non-inventive methods, more or fewer operational steps may be included. The order of steps listed in the embodiments is merely one possible execution order among many and does not represent the only execution order. In actual system or server product execution, the method can be executed in the order shown in the embodiments or drawings. Specifically, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, the cleaning device includes a washing machine and a disinfection cabinet. The control method for the cleaning device is applied to the main controller, and the control method includes:

[0048] S201. Receive a first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the cleaning machine door body determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and an additional operation on the cleaning machine door body; the preset door opening operation is an operation to open the cleaning machine door body once.

[0049] In this embodiment, the first door opening instruction is a special instruction in response to a target door opening operation. The target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the cleaning machine door, and is different from ordinary door opening operations. For example, the preset door opening operation can be a conventional operation such as the user pressing the door opening button or directly opening the cleaning machine door; the additional operation can be a special operation such as pressing and holding the door opening button, or single / double-clicking the cleaning machine door, or the total time for opening the cleaning machine door exceeds the preset opening time.

[0050] For example: ① The preset door opening operation is a long press of the door opening button for a duration that meets a first duration threshold, and the additional operation is a long press of the door opening button for a duration that meets a second duration threshold. Therefore, the target door opening operation's duration must satisfy the sum of the first and second duration thresholds. For example: If the preset first duration threshold for the door opening operation is 2 seconds, and the additional operation's second duration threshold is 4 seconds, then the target door opening operation is a long press of the door opening button for a duration of 6 seconds.

[0051] Alternatively, ② the preset door opening operation is for the user to press the door opening button, and the additional operation is to single / double-click the cleaning machine door. Therefore, the target door opening operation is for the user to first press the door opening button, and then single / double-click the cleaning machine door.

[0052] Alternatively, ③ the preset door opening operation is that the user presses the door opening button, and the additional operation is that the total time for opening the cleaning machine door exceeds the preset opening time by 5 seconds. Therefore, the target door opening operation is that the user first presses the door opening button, and then the time for opening the cleaning machine door is greater than 5 seconds.

[0053] Alternatively, ④ the preset door opening operation is to directly open the cleaning machine door, and the additional operation is that the total time for opening the cleaning machine door exceeds the preset opening time by 5 seconds. Therefore, the target door opening operation is that the time after the user opens the cleaning machine door is greater than 5 seconds.

[0054] Therefore, the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the washing machine door, while the additional operation can trigger the linkage function with the disinfection cabinet. The design of the preset door opening operation and the additional operation can be customized according to the actual application scenario and user habits, without restrictions on their operation content or operation sequence. However, it is necessary to ensure that the target door opening operation after the combination of these two operations is reasonable and easy for the user to understand and execute, so as to accurately convey the user's intention and thus trigger the linkage effect between the washing machine and the disinfection cabinet.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning machine includes a cleaning machine controller, thus step S201 includes:

[0056] S2011, The main controller can directly receive the first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine controller.

[0057] Understandably, the cleaning machine controller is responsible for recognizing the user's intended door opening operation and generating the first door opening command to send to the main controller.

[0058] S203. If the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, send a second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet; the second door opening command is a command to open the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, the disinfection cabinet includes a disinfection cabinet controller, thus step S203 includes:

[0060] S2031. When the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet controller so that the disinfection cabinet controller controls the cabinet door to open.

[0061] Understandably, after receiving the first door opening command, the main controller, upon determining that the disinfection cabinet door is not open, sends a second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller, thereby enabling the cleaning machine and the disinfection cabinet to open in tandem.

[0062] In this embodiment, the main controller is a wireless network module, such as a cloud-based Wi-Fi module, allowing users to set target operations on the terminal. For example, a user can set a long press of the cleaning machine's door open button as the target door open operation. When the user long presses the cleaning machine's door open button, the cleaning machine controller generates the first door open command and sends it to the main controller. If the disinfection cabinet door is not open, the main controller then sends a second door open command to the disinfection cabinet controller. Upon receiving the second door open command, the disinfection cabinet controller automatically opens the disinfection cabinet door.

[0063] Therefore, by equipping the cleaning machine and disinfection cabinet with dedicated controllers and establishing communication connections with the main controller, coordinated operation between the two is achieved. This allows the cleaning machine controller and disinfection cabinet controller to directly manage their respective operating modes and status recognition, thus reducing the burden on the main controller. Since the main controller no longer needs to intervene in the specific status processing and data exchange between the cleaning machine and disinfection cabinet, this not only improves the overall system's operating efficiency but also reduces the possibility of errors. Each controller can independently handle its respective tasks, allowing the main controller to focus solely on the coordinated function between the cleaning machine and disinfection cabinet without needing to handle other detailed operations.

[0064] Therefore, by designing a main controller that integrates with both the cleaning machine and the disinfection cabinet, a highly efficient linkage system was achieved. This system allows the system to determine the user's disinfection intention when the user performs a target door opening operation, thereby triggering the linkage mechanism. This enables the disinfection cabinet door to open synchronously and automatically, achieving a linkage effect where the cleaning machine and disinfection cabinet doors open automatically. This also improves the convenience of using the cleaning device, eliminating the need for users to manually open the disinfection cabinet door. Users only need to perform a target door opening operation on the cleaning machine to achieve the linkage opening of the disinfection cabinet door. This simplifies the operation steps, reduces the difficulty of operation, reflects an intelligent operation method, enhances the user experience, and meets the needs of modern smart home appliances.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, before step S203, the method further includes:

[0066] S301. Receive a first openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the first openable command is when the disinfection cabinet controller recognizes that the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state.

[0067] Understandably, a step to determine the operating status of the disinfection cabinet is added before sending the second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller. The first openable command indicates that the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state and can receive the second door-opening command. That is: if the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state, the second door-opening command is sent; otherwise, the second door-opening command is not sent.

[0068] In this embodiment of the application, the waiting state for disinfection includes the state where the disinfection cabinet has finished operating or the state where the disinfection cabinet door is closed.

[0069] Therefore, by adopting the above control method, the risk of accidentally opening the disinfection cabinet door when it is not in a disinfection-waiting state is avoided, thus preventing unnecessary command transmission. This design not only saves system resources but also reduces the energy consumed by sending commands, making the linkage between the two more intelligent. Furthermore, since the disinfection cabinet may generate high temperatures or other potentially dangerous situations during disinfection, this method effectively avoids the risk of accidental door opening in these situations, thereby preventing potential safety accidents and ensuring the safety of users and the environment. Therefore, adopting this solution also significantly improves safety during use.

[0070] Furthermore, prior to step S301, the method further includes:

[0071] Send an inquiry command to the disinfection cabinet controller; the inquiry command is used to inquire whether the disinfection cabinet program can be started.

[0072] Understandably, when the main controller receives the first door-opening command from the cleaning machine, indicating that the user wishes to perform a disinfection operation, the main controller is unsure whether the disinfection cabinet is ready to accept the disinfection program, i.e., it is unsure whether it can directly send a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet. Therefore, the main controller first sends an inquiry command to the disinfection cabinet controller to inquire whether the disinfection cabinet is in a state where the disinfection program can be started. After receiving the inquiry command, the disinfection cabinet controller checks the current status of the disinfection cabinet. If the disinfection cabinet is ready, i.e., in a waiting-for-disinfection state, the disinfection cabinet controller sends the first openable command to the main controller, indicating that the disinfection cabinet can start the disinfection program and the cabinet door can be opened.

[0073] Therefore, by adopting the above control method, the main controller can confirm whether the disinfection cabinet is in the correct state by sending an inquiry command in order to receive subsequent operations, thus avoiding the accidental opening of the cabinet door when the disinfection cabinet is not ready, thereby reducing the possibility of operational errors.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, before step S203, the method further includes:

[0075] S302. Receive a second openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the second openable command is generated by the disinfection cabinet when a preset disinfection condition is met, wherein the preset disinfection condition is that the air humidity of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air humidity, and / or, the air temperature of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air temperature.

[0076] Understandably, before sending the second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller, a step is added to determine whether the current disinfection cabinet meets the preset disinfection conditions. The second openable command indicates that the disinfection cabinet meets the preset disinfection conditions and can receive the second door-opening command.

[0077] Specifically, the disinfection cabinet controller needs to determine whether the preset disinfection conditions are met based on the current status of the disinfection cabinet, such as the air humidity and temperature in the disinfection chamber. If the conditions are met, a second start command is generated and sent to the main controller; otherwise, no command is sent to the main controller.

[0078] In this embodiment of the application, after the disinfection cabinet completes disinfection, the air humidity in the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet will decrease. For example, the air humidity can be lower than 58%, 60% or 62% as the preset disinfection condition.

[0079] In this embodiment of the application, after the disinfection cabinet completes disinfection, the air temperature inside the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet will rise. For example, the air temperature can be higher than 80°C, 83°C or 85°C as the preset disinfection condition.

[0080] Preferably, in step S3022 above, determining whether the disinfection cabinet status command meets the preset disinfection requirements, the preset disinfection requirements can also be the preset disinfection conditions. By determining whether the air humidity and air temperature in the current disinfection chamber meet the preset disinfection conditions, it is determined whether the second door opening command needs to be sent to the disinfection cabinet controller.

[0081] Therefore, by adopting the above control method, by first determining whether the disinfection cabinet meets the disinfection conditions, and then deciding whether to open the disinfection cabinet for subsequent disinfection work, the cabinet door is avoided from being opened when the disinfection conditions are not met, thus ensuring the disinfection effect.

[0082] In a preferred embodiment, before step S203, the method further includes:

[0083] S303. Receive the third openable command of the disinfection cabinet; the third openable command is generated when the weight already carried in the disinfection cabinet is less than the preset load weight, the preset load weight represents the maximum weight of the disinfection items that the disinfection cabinet can carry.

[0084] Understandably, before sending the second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet, a step was added to determine if there was still storage space inside. The third open command indicates that the weight already carried inside the disinfection cabinet is less than the preset weight, meaning there is still storage space inside, and the second door-opening command can be received.

[0085] In this embodiment, a first pressure detection module is added to the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet. The first pressure detection module can identify the first weight already borne in the disinfection chamber in real time and send the first weight signal to the disinfection cabinet controller. After receiving the first weight signal, the disinfection cabinet controller can compare it with the preset load-bearing weight, wherein the preset load-bearing weight represents the maximum limit weight that the disinfection cabinet can bear. If the first weight is less than the preset load-bearing weight, the disinfection cabinet controller will generate a third open command and send the third open command to the main controller, indicating that there is still storage space in the disinfection cabinet and a second open command can be received to allow the continued placement of items to be disinfected.

[0086] In addition, the preset load capacity can be set according to the size and structure of the disinfection cabinet. For example, the preset load capacity of the disinfection cabinet can be set to 5kg or 10kg.

[0087] Therefore, by adopting the above control method, it is possible to avoid accidentally opening the cabinet door when the cabinet is full by judging whether the disinfection cabinet is overloaded, thereby avoiding equipment damage or reduced disinfection effect caused by overload.

[0088] In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning machine is equipped with a second pressure detection module. This module can identify the second weight already borne in the cleaning chamber and send the second weight signal to the cleaning machine controller. Upon receiving the second weight signal, the cleaning machine controller can compare it with the preset load-bearing weight in the disinfection cabinet, which is the maximum weight that the disinfection cabinet can bear. If the second weight is less than the preset load-bearing weight, the cleaning machine controller can generate a first prompt instruction and send it to the main controller. Upon receiving the first prompt instruction, the main controller can send a suggested placement instruction to the target terminal.

[0089] Furthermore, if the second weight is less than the preset load-bearing weight, the load-bearing weight of the disinfection cabinet can be determined based on the second weight. The load-bearing weight is the difference between the preset limit weight and the second weight. The main controller can then send an instruction to the target terminal to suggest a load-bearing weight range.

[0090] In a preferred embodiment, before step S203, the method further includes:

[0091] S3041. Receive the disinfection cabinet status information sent by the disinfection cabinet controller when the status of the disinfection cabinet changes;

[0092] Prior to step S201, the method further includes:

[0093] S3042. When the disinfection cabinet status information is "waiting for disinfection", send the second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller.

[0094] Understandably, before deciding whether to send a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller, the main controller first receives disinfection cabinet status information from the disinfection cabinet controller. This disinfection cabinet status information refers to the current real-time status information of the disinfection cabinet after a change in its status, such as: disinfection started, disinfection completed, temperature change inside the cabinet, etc. After receiving the disinfection cabinet status information from the disinfection cabinet controller, the main controller analyzes the disinfection cabinet status information to determine whether the disinfection cabinet meets the subsequent disinfection requirements. If the disinfection cabinet status information meets the subsequent disinfection requirements, that is, the disinfection cabinet is ready to accept a new disinfection operation, after the main controller receives the first door-opening command from the cleaning machine, it will send the second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller to open the disinfection cabinet door.

[0095] In this embodiment of the application, determining whether the disinfection cabinet meets the subsequent disinfection requirements may include: whether the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting state for disinfection, whether the disinfection process has been completed, or whether the temperature inside the cabinet has dropped to a safe level, etc.

[0096] Therefore, by adopting the above control method, the status of the disinfection cabinet is judged before opening the cabinet door, ensuring that the cabinet door will not be opened accidentally when there may be high temperature or other unsafe factors, thereby avoiding potential safety risks; and it can also accurately control the opening time of the disinfection cabinet door, avoiding sending unnecessary commands, thereby reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

[0097] In a preferred embodiment, the method further includes:

[0098] S2001. Receive the third door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the third door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has finished cleaning the first target item and the first target item has disinfectable properties.

[0099] Understandably, in addition to the linkage between the washing machine and the disinfection cabinet, a function to determine the type of laundry has been added. The washing machine will generate a third door opening command based on the type of laundry and transmit it to the main controller. The main controller will then send a second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet based on the third door opening command.

[0100] In this embodiment, the types of laundry generally include fruits and vegetables and dishes. Therefore, an identification module is added to the cleaning chamber of the washing machine. The identification module may include a camera or other sensors to identify the type of laundry. For example, it can determine whether the laundry is a disinfectable item by identifying features such as shape and material. The washing machine will determine whether the laundry has disinfectable properties based on the identification result of the identification module. Generally, fruits and vegetables do not have disinfectable properties, while dishes do. Therefore, if it is determined to be dishes, it means that the laundry has disinfectable properties, and a third door opening command is generated and sent to the main controller when the washing is completed; if it is determined to be fruits and vegetables, it means that the laundry does not have disinfectable properties, and no third door opening command is generated.

[0101] Therefore, by employing the above control method, the disinfection cabinet can be prevented from being accidentally activated when washing non-disinfectable items, thus avoiding unnecessary energy consumption and the initiation of the disinfection program. The disinfection cabinet will only be activated automatically when washing disinfectable items, improving the user experience. Furthermore, determining the type of laundry also avoids sending unnecessary commands, improving the system's control efficiency.

[0102] In a preferred embodiment, the method further includes:

[0103] S2002, Receive the fourth door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the fourth door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has completed cleaning the second target item based on the target cleaning mode, and the item cleaned based on the target cleaning mode has disinfectable properties.

[0104] Understandably, the type of laundry is determined by analyzing the target cleaning mode of the cleaning machine, which then decides whether to open the disinfection cabinet door. Once the cleaning machine has finished cleaning the second target item according to the target cleaning mode, it generates a fourth door-opening command and transmits it to the main controller. The main controller then sends a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet based on this fourth command.

[0105] In this embodiment, a fourth door opening command will not be generated if the laundry corresponding to the target cleaning mode does not have disinfection properties; a fourth door opening command will be generated if the laundry corresponding to the target cleaning mode has disinfection properties. For example, if the target cleaning mode is dishwashing mode, the laundry has disinfection properties; if the target cleaning mode is fruit and vegetable washing mode, the laundry does not have disinfection properties.

[0106] Furthermore, different washing modes correspond to different washing durations. Washing dishes and other kitchen utensils typically takes longer, while washing fruits and vegetables takes shorter. Therefore, the type of item to be washed can be determined by comparing the current washing time with the preset washing time. For example, washing dishes generally takes 40-50 minutes, washing fruits and vegetables generally takes 10-20 minutes, and the preset washing time is 25 minutes. If the current washing time is 45 minutes, the washing machine controller will determine that the second target item is dishes with disinfection properties, thus generating a fourth door-opening command.

[0107] Therefore, by employing the above control method, the type of laundry can be quickly and directly determined by analyzing the washing time and mode, thus improving system efficiency. Furthermore, analyzing the washing time and mode allows for a more accurate assessment of the laundry type; for example, the dishwashing mode is typically used for cleaning sterilizable tableware, while the fruit and vegetable washing mode is used for cleaning non-sterilizable fruits and vegetables.

[0108] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, before step S201, the method further includes:

[0109] In response to the cleaning end command sent by the cleaning machine controller, a cleaning completion command is sent to the target terminal.

[0110] In a preferred embodiment, after step S203, the method further includes:

[0111] In response to the disinfection end command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller, a disinfection completion command is sent to the target terminal.

[0112] Understandably, by receiving the end commands from the cleaning machine controller and the disinfection cabinet controller respectively through the main controller, and sending the cleaning completion command and disinfection completion command to the target terminal (e.g., mobile APP, tablet APP), real-time feedback and notification of the cleaning and disinfection process are realized, enhancing the user's remote control and user experience of the cleaning device.

[0113] As can be seen from the embodiments of the control method for the cleaning device provided in this application, the main controller of this embodiment receives a first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the door of the cleaning machine determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and an additional operation on the door of the cleaning machine; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the door of the cleaning machine; if the door of the disinfection cabinet is not opened, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet; the second door opening command is a command for opening the door of the disinfection cabinet. The technical solution provided in this application embodiment can achieve the linkage effect of automatic opening of the cleaning machine and disinfection cabinet doors after the user performs a target door opening operation through the linkage between the main controller, the cleaning machine and the disinfection cabinet. This eliminates the need for the user to manually open the disinfection cabinet door; a single target door opening operation on the cleaning machine is sufficient to open the disinfection cabinet door, simplifying the operation steps, reducing the difficulty of operation, reflecting an intelligent operation method, enhancing the user experience, and meeting the needs of modern smart home appliances.

[0114] This application also provides a control device for a cleaning apparatus, such as... Figure 3 As shown, this is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a cleaning device applied to a main controller, according to an embodiment of this application; specifically, the control device includes:

[0115] The receiving module 410 is configured to receive a first door opening command from the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the cleaning machine door determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation being generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the cleaning machine door; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the cleaning machine door.

[0116] The sending module 420 is used to send a second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open; the second door opening command is a command to open the disinfection cabinet door.

[0117] In this embodiment of the application, the receiving module 410 includes:

[0118] The first receiving unit is used to receive the first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine controller;

[0119] The sending module 420 includes:

[0120] The first sending unit is used to send a second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller when the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, so that the disinfection cabinet controller controls the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet to open.

[0121] In this embodiment of the application, the receiving module 410 includes:

[0122] The second receiving unit is used to receive a first openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the first openable command is when the disinfection cabinet controller recognizes that the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state.

[0123] In this embodiment of the application, the second receiving unit further includes:

[0124] The first subunit is used to receive a first openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the first openable command is when the disinfection cabinet controller detects that the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state.

[0125] The second subunit is used to receive a second openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the second openable command is generated by the disinfection cabinet when a preset disinfection condition is met, wherein the preset disinfection condition is that the air humidity of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air humidity, and / or, the air temperature of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air temperature.

[0126] The third subunit is used to receive a third openable command from the disinfection cabinet; the third openable command is generated when the weight already carried in the disinfection cabinet is less than a preset load-bearing weight, and the preset load-bearing weight represents the maximum weight of the disinfection items that the disinfection cabinet can carry.

[0127] In this embodiment of the application, the apparatus further includes:

[0128] The third receiving unit is used to receive the third door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the third door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has finished cleaning the first target item and the first target item has disinfectable properties.

[0129] The fourth receiving unit is used to receive the fourth door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the fourth door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has completed cleaning the second target item based on the target cleaning mode, and the item cleaned based on the target cleaning mode has disinfectable properties.

[0130] The foregoing description has fully disclosed the specific embodiments of this application. It should be noted that any modifications made by those skilled in the art to the specific embodiments of this application do not depart from the scope of the claims. Accordingly, the scope of the claims of this application is not limited to the foregoing specific embodiments.

Claims

1. A control method for a cleaning device, characterized in that, It is applied to the main controller, the cleaning device includes a cleaning machine and a disinfection cabinet, and the control method includes: The system receives a first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the cleaning machine door determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation being generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the cleaning machine door; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the cleaning machine door. If the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet; the second door opening command is a command used to open the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet.

2. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning machine includes a cleaning machine controller, and the disinfection cabinet includes a disinfection cabinet controller; receiving the first door opening command from the cleaning machine includes: Receive the first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine controller; Sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open includes: When the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet controller so that the disinfection cabinet controller controls the cabinet door to open.

3. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before sending the second door opening command to the disinfection cabinet controller so that the disinfection cabinet controller controls the disinfection cabinet door to open, the method further includes: The system receives a first openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the first openable command is received when the disinfection cabinet controller detects that the disinfection cabinet is in a waiting-for-disinfection state.

4. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open, the method further includes: The system receives a second openable command sent by the disinfection cabinet controller; the second openable command is generated by the disinfection cabinet when preset disinfection conditions are met, wherein the preset disinfection conditions are that the air humidity of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air humidity, and / or that the air temperature of the disinfection chamber of the disinfection cabinet meets a preset air temperature.

5. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open, the method further includes: The third open command is received from the disinfection cabinet; the third open command is generated when the weight already carried in the disinfection cabinet is less than the preset load weight, and the preset load weight represents the maximum weight of the disinfection items that the disinfection cabinet can carry.

6. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before sending a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open, the method further includes: Receive the disinfection cabinet status information sent by the disinfection cabinet controller when the status of the disinfection cabinet changes; After receiving the first door opening command sent by the cleaning machine, the method further includes: When the disinfection cabinet status information is "waiting for disinfection", a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet controller.

7. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The third door opening command is received from the cleaning machine; the third door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has finished cleaning the first target item and the first target item has disinfectable properties.

8. The control method for the cleaning device according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that, The method further includes: The fourth door opening command is received from the cleaning machine; the fourth door opening command is generated when the cleaning machine has completed cleaning the second target item based on the target cleaning mode, and the item cleaned based on the target cleaning mode has disinfectable properties.

9. A control device for a cleaning apparatus, characterized in that, include: The receiving module receives a first door opening command from the cleaning machine; the first door opening command is a command for opening the door of the cleaning machine determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the door of the cleaning machine; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the door of the cleaning machine. The sending module sends a second door-opening command to the disinfection cabinet when the cabinet door is not open; the second door-opening command is a command to open the disinfection cabinet door.

10. A cleaning system, characterized in that, include: Main controller, cleaning machine, and disinfection cabinet; The main controller is used for: The first door opening command of the cleaning machine is received; the first door opening command is a command for opening the door of the cleaning machine determined in response to a target door opening operation, the target door opening operation is generated based on a preset door opening operation and additional operations on the door of the cleaning machine; the preset door opening operation is a single operation to open the door of the cleaning machine. If the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet is not open, a second door opening command is sent to the disinfection cabinet; the second door opening command is a command used to open the cabinet door of the disinfection cabinet.

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