Intelligent clothes airing machine

Abstract

The intelligent clothes airing machine comprises a main machine and an airing rod assembly which are connected through a connecting piece, and a motor and a sensor unit are arranged in the main machine; the sensor unit is used for collecting data related to motor operation and comprises at least one of an electrical sensor and a temperature sensor. The electrical sensor is arranged based on a motor control circuit, and the temperature sensor is arranged based on a motor or a space where the motor is located. According to the embodiment of the invention, the sensor unit is configured for the motor, data acquisition can be carried out according to the operation condition of the motor, effective data support is provided for automatic and intelligent control of the motor, and the effectiveness and accuracy of control of the intelligent clothes airing machine can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of smart home devices, and in particular, to a smart clothes drying machine. Background Art

[0002] In existing smart clothes drying machines, a motor is generally used to control the retraction and extension of a steel wire rope to achieve the raising and lowering of the clothes drying rod. If the motor gets out of control, the clothes drying rod may fall or rise or fall suddenly, resulting in a major safety hazard in the use of the smart clothes drying machine.

[0003] However, the existing smart clothes drying machines do not have a configuration for collecting data on the motor, so the operating status of the motor can only be estimated through the operating parameters of other components. The accuracy is low and it is difficult to provide automated and intelligent control of the motor. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of at least one of the existing technical defects, the present disclosure proposes an intelligent clothes drying machine equipped with a sensor unit to realize data collection of the motor in the intelligent clothes drying machine and provide a basis for realizing intelligent protection of the motor.

[0005] The present disclosure provides an intelligent clothes drying machine, comprising:

[0006] A host computer, which has a motor and a sensor unit;

[0007] A drying rod assembly is connected to the host through a connecting piece, and the motor is used to control the retraction and extension of the connecting piece to drive the drying rod assembly to rise and fall;

[0008] Among them, the sensor unit is used to collect data related to the operation of the motor, including at least one of an electrical sensor and a temperature sensor; the electrical sensor is arranged based on the motor control circuit, and the motor control circuit is used to control the operation of the motor; the temperature sensor is arranged based on the motor or the space where the motor is located.

[0009] In a feasible embodiment, the electrical sensor includes at least one of a current sensor and a voltage sensor;

[0010] The current sensor is connected in series between the motor and the power supply;

[0011] The voltage sensor is connected in parallel with the motor.

[0012] In a feasible embodiment, the temperature sensor includes a first sensor for collecting the temperature of the motor itself, and the first sensor includes at least one first sub-sensor arranged on the casing of the motor, on a metal part in contact with the motor, and on the ventilation port of the motor.

[0013] In a feasible embodiment, the temperature sensor includes a second sensor for collecting the temperature of the environment in which the motor is located, and the second sensor includes at least one second sub-sensor which is internally arranged in the main unit and in the same space as the motor and externally arranged in the main unit or the drying rod assembly.

[0014] In a feasible embodiment, the intelligent clothes drying machine further includes a heat dissipation unit for dissipating heat from the motor, the heat dissipation unit being arranged at a vent at the bottom of the main machine and / or on the motor housing.

[0015] In a feasible embodiment, a movable bottom plate is arranged at the bottom of the host near the motor. The movable bottom plate is in an open state when cooling the motor, and is closed on the bottom of the host when cooling of the motor is not required.

[0016] In a feasible embodiment, the main unit is further provided with a drying unit, and the drying unit blows hot air outward through a vent arranged at the bottom of the main unit.

[0017] In a feasible embodiment, the host is further provided with a heating unit, and the motor is encapsulated in a box of the heating unit; a heater for heating the air is provided in the box.

[0018] In a feasible embodiment, a motor seat is disposed at the bottom of the motor, and a heater for heating the motor is disposed in the motor seat.

[0019] In a feasible embodiment, the host is further provided with a control unit connected to the sensor unit and the motor control circuit for controlling the operation of the motor and / or the sensor unit.

[0020] The beneficial technical effects brought about by the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure include:

[0021] The intelligent clothes drying machine provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main unit and a clothes drying rod assembly connected by a connector. A motor and a sensor unit are provided in the main unit. The motor can be used to control the retraction and extension of the connector to drive the clothes drying rod assembly to rise and fall. Among them, the sensor unit can be used to collect data related to the operation of the motor, and can include at least one of an electrical sensor and a temperature sensor. The electrical sensor can be arranged based on a motor control circuit used to control the operation of the motor, and the temperature sensor can be arranged based on the motor or the space where the motor is located. The embodiment of the present disclosure is configured with a sensor unit for the motor, which can be used to collect data on the operation of the motor, provide effective data support for automatic and intelligent control of the motor, and also help to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of the control of the intelligent clothes drying machine.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will be given in part in the following description, which will become obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 An internal structure block diagram of a host provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 A block diagram of the internal structure of a sensor unit provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 A structural diagram of a motor and its connecting components provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of an intelligent clothes drying machine provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0029] 1-host, 11-motor, 111-movable bottom plate, 12-sensor unit, 121-electrical sensor, 1211-current sensor, 1212-voltage sensor, 122-temperature sensor, 1221-first sensor, 1222-second sensor, 13-ventilation port, 14-drying unit, 15-heating unit, 16-control unit;

[0030] 2-drying rod assembly;

[0031] 3-Connectors. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present disclosure are described below in conjunction with the drawings in the present disclosure. It should be understood that the implementation methods described below in conjunction with the drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, unless expressly stated, the "said" and "the" used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "including" used in the specification of the present disclosure refers to the presence of the features, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the implementation of other features, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof supported by the technical field. It should be understood that when we refer to an element as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, the element may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or may refer to the connection relationship between the element and the other element through an intermediate element. The term "and / or" used herein refers to at least one of the items defined by the term, for example, "A and / or B" may be implemented as "A", or as "B", or as "A and B".

[0034] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 4 The intelligent clothes drying machine provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0036] Specifically, the intelligent clothes drying machine includes a main unit 1 and a clothes drying rod assembly 2, which can be connected via a connector 3. The main unit 1 is provided with a motor 11, which can be used to control the retraction and extension of the connector 3 to drive the clothes drying rod assembly 2 to rise and fall. Optionally, the connector 3 can be as follows: Figure 3 As shown, the connecting member 3 may be a steel wire rope, a soft rope, etc. that can be stored by a winding shaft. In some applications, the connecting member 3 may also be a chain.

[0037] In one embodiment, a sensor unit 12 is provided in the host 1, and the sensor unit 12 can be used to collect data related to the operation of the motor 11. Optionally, the sensor unit 12 can include at least one of an electrical sensor 121 and a temperature sensor 122.

[0038] Optionally, the electrical property sensor 121 may be arranged based on a motor control circuit, and the motor control circuit may be used to control the operation of the motor 11. Optionally, the electrical property sensor 121 may include at least one of a current sensor 1211 and a voltage sensor 1212.

[0039] Among them, the current sensor 1211 can be a Hall sensor or an inductive sensor. The Hall sensor is a sensor based on the Hall effect, which measures the magnitude of the current by inducing changes in the magnetic field and outputs a corresponding voltage signal. The inductive sensor is a sensor that uses inductance to measure the magnitude of the current. By placing a magnetic core around the current path, when the current passes through, the internal magnetic flux will change, thereby measuring the current magnitude. Optionally, the current sensor 1211 can be arranged in a circuit related to the motor 11, such as in series between the motor 11 and the power supply, so as to monitor the current parameters of the motor 11 in real time.

[0040] Among them, the voltage sensor 1212 can be a device that can determine the level of AC voltage or DC voltage. The input of the voltage sensor can be the voltage itself, and the output can be in various forms such as a switch, an analog voltage signal, a current signal or an audible signal. When measuring the voltage value of the motor 11, a voltage transformer or a voltage divider resistor can be used as a voltage sensor. Among them, when measuring AC voltage, a voltage transformer can be used as a sensing element. The voltage transformer can reduce the measured voltage to an available low voltage, and then transform it into a DC voltage that is linearly related to the measured voltage through a related circuit, and send it to the data acquisition system and A / D converter. When measuring DC voltage, a voltage divider resistor can be used as a sensing element. The voltage divider resistor should be connected in parallel at both ends of the measured element, and its resistance value is configured to be large enough to minimize the impact of the loss generated by the loop current on the measured value. A part of the voltage drop of the measured voltage on the resistor can be taken as a signal and directly sent to the data acquisition system and A / D converter. Optionally, the voltage sensor 1212 can be connected in parallel with the motor 11 to monitor the voltage parameters of the motor 11 in real time.

[0041] Optionally, the temperature sensor 122 may be arranged based on the motor 11 or the space where the motor 11 is located (such as inside or outside the host 1 ).

[0042] In one example, the temperature sensor 122 may include a first sensor 1221 for collecting the temperature of the motor 11. The first sensor 1221 may include at least one first sub-sensor disposed on the housing of the motor 11, on a metal part in contact with the motor 11, and on the vent 13 of the motor 11.

[0043] Alternatively, if Figure 3 As shown (showing a structure in which one motor drives four winding shafts), the first sensor 1221 can be arranged on the housing of the motor 11, or on the worm gear connecting the motor 11 and the winding shaft, or on the housing of the winding shaft (a metal part that is in direct or indirect contact with the motor 11), etc.

[0044] Alternatively, if Figure 4As shown, the vent 13 located at the bottom of the host 1 can also be used as the vent 13 of the motor 11. On this basis, considering that the motor 11 needs to dissipate heat, and dissipating heat through the vent 13 can ensure the normal operation of the motor 11, and the temperature of the vent 13 can directly reflect the operating status and heat dissipation effect of the motor 11. By arranging the first sensor 1221 at the vent 13, the temperature of the vent 13 can be monitored in real time, so as to understand the temperature distribution and heat dissipation of the motor 11. If the temperature of the vent 13 is too high, it may indicate that the motor 11 has poor heat dissipation or other faults, and temperature protection is required. The embodiment of the present disclosure can confirm the temperature of the motor 11 by arranging the temperature sensor 122 at the vent 13. The temperature-related parameters collected by the temperature sensor 122 can be used to optimize the operating parameters and control strategies of the motor 11, and improve the operating efficiency and reliability of the motor 11.

[0045] In one example, the temperature sensor 122 may include a second sensor 1222 for collecting the temperature of the environment in which the motor 11 is located. The second sensor 1222 may include at least one second sub-sensor that is internally disposed in the host 1 and in the same space as the motor 11 and externally disposed in the host 1 or the drying rod assembly 2.

[0046] Optionally, the second sensor 1222 can be arranged inside the host 1 and close to the motor 11, and can be used to collect parameters of the temperature of the environment in which the motor 11 is located. Exemplarily, considering that the operation of the motor 11 is affected by the temperature of the environment in which it is located, because other functional components that may generate heat during operation are also arranged inside the host 1 of the intelligent clothes drying machine, in one example, the host 1 is also provided with a drying unit 14, and the drying unit 14 blows hot air outward through the vents 13 arranged at the bottom of the host 1. During the operation of the drying unit 14, the internal temperature of the host 1 may increase due to the continuous generation of heat for a long time, thereby increasing the temperature of the environment in which the motor 11 is located. In order to prevent the heat generated by these functional components from affecting the normal operation of the motor 11, the temperature of the space in which the motor 11 is located (inside the host 1) can be monitored in real time through the second sensor 1222, so as to adjust the control strategy for the motor 11 in a timely manner.

[0047] Optionally, the second sensor 1222 can be arranged outside the main unit 1 or the drying rod assembly 2, and it can be used to collect parameters of the temperature of the environment in which the motor 11 is located. For example, considering that the temperature of the natural environment may also affect the normal operation of the motor 11, such as in the winter in the north, the temperature may be below zero, and it is difficult for the motor 11 to operate normally at this temperature (difficult to start, large energy consumption, reduced efficiency, and possible damage to the motor 11). In order to prevent the temperature of the natural environment from affecting the normal operation of the motor 11, the temperature of the natural environment in which the motor 11 is located can be monitored in real time by the second sensor 1222, so as to adjust the control strategy of the motor 11 in a timely manner.

[0048] In a feasible embodiment, when the temperature of the motor 11 is too high, the motor 11 needs to be cooled to ensure the normal operation of the motor 11. Therefore, the smart clothes drying machine of the embodiment of the present disclosure is also provided with a heat dissipation unit (not shown) for dissipating the heat of the motor 11. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the heat dissipation unit can be arranged on the vent 13 at the bottom of the host 1, or on the outer shell of the motor 11, so that the heat generated by the motor 11 itself when it is running can be taken out, and the configured heat dissipation unit can dissipate heat for the motor 11 and effectively cool it down. Optionally, the heat dissipation unit can be a fan-type radiator, which can take away the heat on the surface of the motor 11 by generating air flow and reduce the temperature of the motor 11. The power supply of the heat dissipation unit can be directly obtained from the power supply line of the motor 11, or an independent power supply can be used and set to start when the motor 11 reaches a certain temperature. Optionally, the fan-type radiator can also be configured with a starting circuit to achieve corresponding control of the fan speed and the temperature change of the motor 11, automatically adjust the air volume, and improve the heat dissipation effect. Optionally, the heat dissipation unit can also include a heat dissipation patch, which is installed on the surface of the motor 11 to increase the heat dissipation area and speed up the heat dissipation.

[0049] Optionally, in order to improve the heat dissipation effect of the motor 11, a movable bottom plate 111 may be arranged at the bottom of the host 1 near the motor 11, such as Figure 4 As shown. The movable bottom plate 111 can be in an open state when the motor 11 is being cooled. When the motor 11 does not need to be cooled, it covers the bottom of the main unit 1 and forms a whole with the bottom of the main unit 1. Exemplarily, the automatic opening and closing of the movable bottom plate 111 can be achieved by motor drive, and the motor drive mechanism (such as a lead screw, a gear, etc.) is connected to the movable bottom plate 111. When the motor is working, it drives the mechanism to move, so that the movable bottom plate 111 is opened or closed.

[0050] In a feasible embodiment, considering that the operation of the motor 11 in a low temperature environment may affect the normal operation of the motor 11, a heating unit 15 may be further provided inside the main unit 1. The heating unit 15 may be designed as a box, and the motor 11 may be encapsulated in the box of the heating unit 15. A heater is also provided inside the box for heating the air in the box, thereby increasing the temperature of the environment in which the motor 11 is located.

[0051] Optionally, a motor seat (not shown) may be arranged at the bottom of the motor 11 , and a heater may be arranged in the motor seat for heating the motor 11 to prevent the motor 11 from running in a low temperature environment.

[0052] In a feasible embodiment, the host 1 is further provided with a control unit 16. Figure 1 As shown, the control unit 16 may be connected to the sensor unit 12 and the motor control circuit to control the motor 11 and / or the sensor unit 12 to operate.

[0053] Optionally, the control unit 16 is also connected to the heat dissipation unit, drying unit 14, heating unit 15 and motor base, and is used to control at least one of the heat dissipation unit, drying unit 14, heating unit 15 and motor base based on the data collected by the sensor unit 12.

[0054] The intelligent clothes drying machine provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure includes a host 1 and a clothes drying rod assembly 2 connected by a connector 3. A motor 11 and a sensor unit 12 are provided in the host 1. The motor 11 can be used to control the retraction and extension of the connector 3 to drive the clothes drying rod assembly 2 to rise and fall. Among them, the sensor unit 12 can be used to collect data related to the operation of the motor 11, and can include at least one of an electrical sensor 121 and a temperature sensor 122. The electrical sensor 121 can be arranged based on the motor control circuit used to control the operation of the motor 11, and the temperature sensor 122 can be arranged based on the motor 11 or the space where the motor 11 is located. The embodiment of the present disclosure is configured with a sensor unit 12 for the motor 11, which can be used to collect data on the operation of the motor 11, provide effective data support for automatic and intelligent control of the motor, and also help to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of the control of the intelligent clothes drying machine.

[0055] The above description is only a partial implementation method of the present disclosure. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the technical concept of the scheme of the present disclosure, other similar implementation means based on the technical concept of the present disclosure are also within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An intelligent clothes drying machine, characterized in that: include: A host computer, which has a motor and a sensor unit; A drying rod assembly is connected to the host through a connecting piece, and the motor is used to control the retraction and extension of the connecting piece to drive the drying rod assembly to rise and fall; The sensor unit is used to collect data related to the operation of the motor, including at least one of an electrical sensor and a temperature sensor; the electrical sensor is arranged based on a motor control circuit, and the motor control circuit is used to control the operation of the motor; The temperature sensor is arranged based on the motor or the space where the motor is located.

2. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical property sensor includes at least one of a current sensor and a voltage sensor; The current sensor is connected in series between the motor and the power supply; The voltage sensor is connected in parallel with the motor.

3. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature sensor includes a first sensor for collecting the temperature of the motor itself, and the first sensor includes at least one first sub-sensor arranged on the housing of the motor, on a metal part in contact with the motor, and on a ventilation opening of the motor.

4. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature sensor includes a second sensor for collecting the temperature of the environment in which the motor is located, and the second sensor includes at least one second sub-sensor which is internally arranged in the main unit and in the same space as the motor and externally arranged in the main unit or the drying rod assembly.

5. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent clothes drying machine also includes a heat dissipation unit for dissipating heat from the motor, which is arranged at a vent at the bottom of the main machine and / or arranged on the motor housing.

6. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: A movable bottom plate is arranged at a position near the motor at the bottom of the mainframe. The movable bottom plate is in an open state when the motor is cooled, and is closed on the bottom of the mainframe when the motor does not need to cool.

7. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The main unit is also provided with a drying unit, and the drying unit blows hot air outwards through a vent arranged at the bottom of the main unit.

8. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host is also provided with a heating unit, and the motor is encapsulated in a box of the heating unit; a heater for heating the air is provided in the box.

9. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: A motor seat is arranged at the bottom of the motor, and a heater for heating the motor is arranged in the motor seat.

10. The intelligent clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host is also provided with a control unit, which is connected to the sensor unit and the motor control circuit and is used to control the operation of the motor and / or the sensor unit.

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