Clothes processing drum and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a clothing processing drum and clothing processing equipment in the technical field of clothing processing equipment, the clothing processing drum comprises n detection pieces, each detection piece comprises an emitting electrode and a receiving electrode, and n is greater than or equal to 2; the n detection pieces are arranged on the inner wall of the clothes processing drum at intervals; the n detection pieces are arranged in the mode that the emitting electrode of any detection piece in the n detection pieces emits optical signals to the receiving electrodes of the detection pieces except for any detection piece, and the receiving electrode of any detection piece receives the optical signals emitted by the emitting electrodes of the detection pieces except for any detection piece. The light signals have different penetrating capacities for clothes made of different materials, the materials of the clothes in the clothes processing drum can be judged according to the difference of the penetrating capacities of the light signals for the clothes made of the different materials, and the washing mode matched with the materials can be selected according to the judged materials. Therefore, clothes made of different materials can be specifically protected in the washing process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a clothing processing drum and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In clothing material detection technologies, camera sampling technology is generally used. Smart camera identification of clothing material is a technology that integrates image recognition technology, deep learning algorithms and expert systems. However, camera sampling technology relies on deep learning algorithms and expert systems to determine clothing material, resulting in low accuracy in clothing material detection. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the problem of low accuracy in clothing material detection in the prior art, and to provide a clothing processing tube and clothing processing equipment.

[0004] This utility model aims to design a clothing processing tube, comprising:

[0005] There are n detection elements, each detection element including an emitter and a receiver, where n≥2;

[0006] The n detection components are spaced apart inside the clothing processing drum;

[0007] The n detectors are configured such that the emitter of any one of the n detectors can emit an optical signal to the receiver of a detector other than the detector itself, and the receiver of any one detector can receive an optical signal emitted from the emitter of a detector other than the detector itself.

[0008] The processor is configured to control the operating states of the emitters and receivers of the n detectors.

[0009] In some embodiments, the processor is further configured to acquire the optical signal received by the receiving electrode in the working state among the n detectors, and to perform data analysis based on the optical signal.

[0010] In some embodiments, when n=2, the n detectors are configured as follows:

[0011] The receiving electrode of the second detection element is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitting electrode of the first detection element, and the emitting electrode of the second detection element is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the first detection element;

[0012] When n≥3, the n detectors are set as follows:

[0013] The receiving electrode of the (i + 1)-th detection component is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitting electrode of the i-th detection component, and the emitting electrode of the (i + 1)-th detection component is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the (i + 2)-th detection component; or, the n detection components are arranged as follows:

[0014] The receiving electrode of the (i + a)-th detection component is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitting electrode of the i-th detection component, and the emitting electrode of the (i + a)-th detection component is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the (i + 2a)-th detection component;

[0015] Where, i is a positive integer. When the n detection components are arranged in a circumferential order along the clothing treatment cylinder, i represents the serial number when the detection components are counted cyclically along the circumference, 1 < a < n, and a is a positive integer.

[0016] In some embodiments, when n ≥ 3, the n detection components are arranged as follows:

[0017] When the n detection components work simultaneously, the optical signals emitted by the n detection components form an optical signal network distributed in a circumferential ring along the clothing treatment cylinder, and / or,

[0018] When the n detection components work simultaneously, the optical signals emitted by the n detection components form an optical signal network distributed crosswise inside the clothing treatment cylinder.

[0019] In some embodiments, the emitting electrode of at least one of the n detection components has a first emitting element and a second emitting element. The first emitting element faces a first direction and the second emitting element faces a second direction different from the first direction, or the first emitting element and the second emitting element face the receiving electrodes of different detection components;

[0020] The clothing treatment cylinder further includes: a processor for controlling the working states of the first emitting element and the second emitting element in the emitting electrode of the at least one detection component.

[0021] In some embodiments, when n = 3, the clothing treatment cylinder includes a first detection component, a second detection component, and a third detection component arranged in a circumferential order. The first detection component includes a first emitting electrode and a first receiving electrode, the second detection component includes a second emitting electrode and a second receiving electrode, and the third detection component includes a third emitting electrode and a third receiving electrode;

[0022] The three detection elements are configured such that: the first emitter can emit an optical signal to the third receiver, the third receiver can receive the optical signal emitted from the first emitter, the third emitter can emit an optical signal to the second receiver, the second receiver can receive the optical signal emitted from the third emitter, the second emitter can emit an optical signal to the first receiver, the first receiver can receive the optical signal emitted from the second emitter, and the first emitter can emit an optical signal to the second receiver, and the second receiver can receive the optical signal emitted from the first emitter.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first emitter is provided with a first emitting element facing the third receiving electrode and a second emitting element facing the second receiving electrode.

[0024] In some embodiments, the n detection elements are equally spaced on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum; and / or,

[0025] At least one of the n detection elements is disposed on the lifting rib of the garment processing drum, and the emitter and receiver of the at least one detection element are respectively disposed on two sides of the lifting rib opposite to the inner wall of the garment processing drum; and / or,

[0026] The distances between the emitter and receiver of the n detectors and the bottom of the garment processing tube are all the same, or the distances between the emitter and receiver of at least one of the n detectors and the bottom of the garment processing tube are different.

[0027] In some embodiments, the garment processing cylinder includes n lifting ribs, the n lifting ribs are disposed on the inner wall of the garment processing cylinder, and the lifting ribs have a first wall surface and a second wall surface disposed opposite to each other.

[0028] The n detection elements correspond one-to-one with the n lifting ribs. The detection elements are disposed on the corresponding lifting ribs, and the emitter and receiver of the detection elements are respectively disposed on the first wall surface and the second wall surface of the lifting rib corresponding to the detection element.

[0029] In some embodiments, the detection element is an ultraviolet sensor, the emitter is the emitter of the ultraviolet sensor, the receiver is the receiver of the ultraviolet sensor, and the light signal is an ultraviolet light signal.

[0030] In some embodiments, a garment processing device is provided, including the garment processing drum described above.

[0031] The solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0032] The clothes processing drum can emit light signals from the emitters of multiple detection elements to the receivers of other detection elements, thereby forming a ring-shaped and intersecting light signal network inside the washing drum. This provides comprehensive coverage of the clothes inside the drum, allowing for more complete acquisition of information related to the material of the clothes, making the clothes processing drum's detection of the material of the clothes more thorough and accurate. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing two detection elements installed on the inner wall of the garment processing drum, as illustrated in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing three detection elements installed on the inner wall of the garment processing drum (one detection mode) according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing three detection components installed on the inner wall of the garment processing drum (another detection mode) according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0037] In the diagram: 1-lifting rib, 201-first emitter, 202-second emitter, 203-third emitter, 301-first receiver, 302-second receiver, 303-third receiver, 4-clothing processing tube.

[0038] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] In clothing material detection technologies, camera sampling technology is generally used. Smart camera identification of clothing material is a technology that integrates image recognition technology, deep learning algorithms and expert systems. Camera sampling technology uses deep learning algorithms and expert systems to determine clothing material, but the accuracy of camera sampling technology in detecting clothing material is relatively low.

[0042] Based on this, the following embodiments are proposed.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a clothing processing drum, including:

[0045] There are n detection devices, each including an emitter and a receiver, where n ≥ 2;

[0046] n inspection pieces are spaced apart inside the garment processing drum 4;

[0047] The n detectors are configured such that the emitter of any one of the n detectors can emit an optical signal to the receiver of any other detector, and the receiver of any one detector can receive an optical signal emitted from the emitter of any other detector.

[0048] The processor is configured to control the operating states of the emitters and receivers of n detectors.

[0049] In this embodiment, the processor controls the emitter in one of the detectors to emit a light signal to the receiver in another detector. The light signal emitted by the emitter passes through the clothes in the clothes processing drum 4. Part of the light signal is blocked or absorbed by the clothes, while the other part penetrates the clothes and is received by the receiver in the other detector. The light signal has different penetration capabilities for different types of clothes. By utilizing this difference in penetration capability of the light signal for different types of clothes, the material of the clothes in the clothes processing drum 4 can be determined. Based on the determined material, a washing mode that matches the material can be selected, thereby achieving targeted protection for different types of clothes during the washing process.

[0050] In this embodiment, "a detection element other than any other detection element" can be a single detection element, for example,

[0051] Establish a fixed transmission and reception relationship between the emitter (or receiver) of the first detection element and the receiver (or emitter) of the second detection element.

[0052] In other embodiments of this application, "a detector other than any detector" may also be multiple detectors. For example, a variable transmission and reception relationship is established between the emitter (or receiver) of the first detector and the receivers (or emitters) of multiple detectors. In this case, the emitter (or receiver) of the first detector may be designed to be variable in position or angle so as to form the variable transmission and reception relationship by changing the position or angle. Alternatively, the emitter (or receiver) of the first detector may include at least two transmitting units (or receiving units) facing different directions, each transmitting unit (or receiving unit) having an independent transmission (or reception) capability.

[0053] n detection elements can be spaced apart on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum 4. The structure is simple. The emitter in the multiple detection elements can emit light signals to the receiver in the other detection elements, thereby forming a ring-shaped and intersecting light signal network in the clothing processing drum 4, which fully covers the clothing in the clothing processing drum 4. This allows for more comprehensive acquisition of information related to the clothing material, making the detection of clothing material by the clothing processing drum more thorough and accurate.

[0054] The transmitter and receiver in the testing device are both powered by a wireless power supply module.

[0055] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, the clothing processing drum further includes:

[0056] The processor is also used to acquire the optical signals received by the receivers in operation among the n detectors, and to perform data analysis based on the optical signals.

[0057] The processor can control all of the n detection components to start / operate, or can control at least two of the n detection components to operate simultaneously while the other detection components do not operate, or can control one of the emitter and the receiver of a single detection component to operate while the other does not operate. For example, the processor controls the emitter in one of the detection components to emit an optical signal to the receiver in another detection component. The optical signal emitted by the emitter will pass through the clothes in the laundry drum 4. Some of the optical signals are blocked and absorbed by the clothes, and some of the optical signals penetrate the clothes and are received by the receiver in another detection component. The processor controls the receiver to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter, converts the optical signal into an electrical signal and feeds it back to the processor, and the processor converts the obtained electrical signal into a digital signal and compares it with a preset value range. Each preset value range corresponds to a material, and the processor determines the clothing material based on the preset value range where the digital signal is located.

[0058] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0059] When n = 2, the n detection components are arranged as follows:

[0060] The receiver of the second detection component is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of the first detection component, and the emitter of the second detection component is used to emit an optical signal to the receiver of the first detection component;

[0061] When n ≥ 3, the n detection components are arranged as follows:

[0062] The receiver of the (i + 1)-th detection component is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of the i-th detection component, and the emitter of the (i + 1)-th detection component is used to emit an optical signal to the receiver of the (i + 2)-th detection component; or, the n detection components are arranged as follows:

[0063] The receiver of the (i + a)-th detection component is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of the i-th detection component, and the emitter of the (i + a)-th detection component is used to emit an optical signal to the receiver of the (i + 2a)-th detection component;

[0064] Where i is a positive integer, and i represents the serial number when the detection components are circularly counted along the circumferential direction of the laundry drum 4. 1 < a < n, and a is a positive integer.

[0065] Circular counting means continuous cumulative counting one circle after another.

[0066] For example, when n = 2, one way of circular counting is 1 (detection component 1), 2 (detection component 2), 3 (detection component 1), 4 (detection component 2), 5 (detection component 1), 6 (detection component 2)......

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the receiving electrode of the second detector (detector 2) is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the transmitting electrode of the first detector (detector 1), and the transmitting electrode of the second detector (detector 2) is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the third detector (detector 1). This constitutes mutual transmission and reception between the transmitting electrode 2 and the receiving electrode 3 of the two detectors.

[0068] For example, in the case where n=3, one possible cyclic counting method is 1 (detector 1), 2 (detector 2), 3 (detector 3), 4 (detector 1), 5 (detector 2), 6 (detector 3)...

[0069] When i=1, the receiving electrode of the second detector (detector 2) is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the transmitting electrode of the first detector (detector 1), and the transmitting electrode of the second detector (detector 2) is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the third detector (detector 3). When i=2, the transmitting electrode of the third detector (detector 3) is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the fourth detector (detector 1). This constitutes mutual transmission and reception between adjacent transmitting electrodes 2 and receiving electrodes 3 of the three detectors.

[0070] For example, in the case where n=4, one possible cyclic counting method is 1 (detector 1), 2 (detector 2), 3 (detector 3), 4 (detector 4), 5 (detector 1), 6 (detector 2), 7 (detector 3), 8 (detector 4)...

[0071] When i=1 and a=2, the receiving electrode of the third detector (detector 3) is used to receive the light signal emitted by the emitting electrode of the first detector (detector 1), and the emitting electrode of the third detector (detector 3) is used to emit a light signal to the receiving electrode of the fifth detector (detector 1).

[0072] When i=2 and a=2, the receiving electrode of the fourth detector (detector 4) is used to receive the optical signal emitted by the transmitting electrode of the second detector (detector 2), and the transmitting electrode of the fourth detector (detector 4) is used to emit an optical signal to the receiving electrode of the sixth detector (detector 2). This constitutes mutual transmission and reception between the transmitting electrode 2 and the receiving electrode 3 of the four detectors.

[0073] As can be seen from this embodiment, among the n detection elements, adjacent emitters and receivers can transmit and receive from each other, and opposite emitters and receivers can also transmit and receive from each other, thereby more comprehensively detecting the material of the clothing in the clothing processing tube 4.

[0074] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown,

[0075] When n≥3, the n test pieces are set as follows:

[0076] When n detectors operate simultaneously, the light signals emitted by the n detectors form a circumferentially distributed optical signal network along the garment processing drum 4. An exemplary manifestation of this circumferentially distributed network is that there are no intersections between the light signals. And / or,

[0077] When n detectors are working simultaneously, the light signals emitted by the n detectors form a cross-distributed light signal network inside the clothing processing drum, wherein the cross-distribution includes at least two light signals crossing each other.

[0078] In this embodiment, the circularly distributed light signal and the light signal at the intersection can fully cover the clothes in the clothes processing drum 4, thereby more comprehensively detecting the material of the clothes in the clothes processing drum 4.

[0079] Alternatively, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0080] At least one of the n detectors has a first emitting element and a second emitting element at its emitter, wherein the first emitting element faces a first direction and the second emitting element faces a second direction different from the first direction, or the first emitting element and the second emitting element face the receiving electrodes of different detectors.

[0081] The garment processing tube also includes a processor for controlling the operating state of the first and second emitting elements in the emitter 2 of at least one detection element.

[0082] The transmitter in the detection device has a first transmitting element and a second transmitting element facing different directions, so that the transmitter can transmit light signals to the receiver in different directions, which facilitates the transmission and reception between adjacent or opposite receivers and transmitters, thereby improving the detection device's comprehensive coverage of clothing detection in the clothing processing drum 4. According to the detection needs, the processor controls whether the first transmitting element and the second transmitting element work.

[0083] Alternatively, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0084] When n=3, the clothing processing tube includes a first detection element, a second detection element and a third detection element. The first detection element includes a first emitter 201 and a first receiver 301. The second detection element includes a second emitter 202 and a second receiver 302. The third detection element includes a third emitter 203 and a third receiver 303.

[0085] The three detection elements are configured such that: the first emitter 201 can emit an optical signal to the third receiver 303, the third receiver 303 can receive the optical signal emitted from the first emitter 201, the third emitter 203 can emit an optical signal to the second receiver 302, the second receiver 302 can receive the optical signal emitted from the third emitter 203, the second emitter 202 can emit an optical signal to the first receiver 301, the first receiver 301 can receive the optical signal emitted from the second emitter 202, and the first emitter 201 can emit an optical signal to the second receiver 302, and the second receiver 302 can receive the optical signal emitted from the first emitter 201.

[0086] Specifically, the three detection elements are configured as follows: the first emitter 201 emits an optical signal to the third receiver 303, the third receiver 303 receives the optical signal emitted from the first emitter 201, the third emitter 203 emits an optical signal to the second receiver 302, the second receiver 302 receives the optical signal emitted from the third emitter 203, the second emitter 202 emits an optical signal to the first receiver 301, and the first receiver 301 receives the optical signal emitted from the second emitter 202; or,

[0087] The three detectors are configured as follows: the first emitter 201 emits an optical signal to the second receiver 302, the second receiver 302 receives the optical signal emitted from the first emitter 201, the third emitter 203 emits an optical signal to the first receiver 301, the first receiver 301 receives the optical signal emitted from the third emitter 203, the second emitter 202 emits an optical signal to the third receiver 303, and the third receiver 303 receives the optical signal emitted from the second emitter 202.

[0088] like Figure 2 As shown, in the case of n=3, the detection mode of mutual transmission and reception between adjacent emitters and receivers is as follows: the first emitter 201 transmits a light signal to the third receiver 303, the third receiver 303 receives the light signal transmitted from the first emitter 201, the third emitter 203 transmits a light signal to the second receiver 302, the second receiver 302 receives the light signal transmitted from the third emitter 203, the second emitter 202 transmits a light signal to the first receiver 301, and the first receiver 301 receives the light signal transmitted from the second emitter 202. This forms a ring-shaped light signal network inside the clothing processing drum 4, which fully covers the clothing inside the clothing processing drum 4. This allows for more comprehensive acquisition of information related to the clothing material, making the clothing processing drum more thorough and accurate in detecting the clothing material.

[0089] like Figure 3As shown, when n=3, the detection mode of mutual transmission and reception between the emitter and receiver is as follows: the first emitter 201 transmits a light signal to the second receiver 302, and the second receiver 302 receives the light signal transmitted from the first emitter 201; the third emitter 203 transmits a light signal to the first receiver 301, and the first receiver 301 receives the light signal transmitted from the third emitter 203; the second emitter 202 transmits a light signal to the third receiver 303, and the third receiver 303 receives the light signal transmitted from the second emitter 202. This forms a ring-shaped light signal network inside the clothing processing drum 4, which fully covers the clothing inside the clothing processing drum 4. This allows for more comprehensive acquisition of information related to the clothing material, making the detection of clothing material by the clothing processing drum more thorough and accurate.

[0090] Alternatively, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0091] The first transmitter 201 is provided with a first transmitting element facing the third receiver 303 and a second transmitting element facing the second receiver 302.

[0092] That is, by setting the first emitting element and the second reflecting element, the first emitting electrode 201 can emit optical signals to the third receiving electrode 303 and also to the second receiving electrode 302.

[0093] Specifically, the second emitter 202 is provided with a third emitting element facing a third direction and a fourth emitting element facing a fourth direction, and the third emitter 203 is provided with a fifth emitting element facing a fifth direction and a sixth emitting element facing a sixth direction.

[0094] The first direction is the direction extending from the first transmitting element to the third receiving electrode 303, and the second direction is the direction extending from the first transmitting element to the second receiving electrode 302;

[0095] The third direction is the direction extending from the second transmitting element to the first receiving electrode 301, and the fourth direction is the direction extending from the second transmitting element to the third receiving electrode 303.

[0096] The fifth direction is the direction extending from the third transmitting element to the second receiving pole 302, and the sixth direction is the direction extending from the third transmitting element to the first receiving pole 301.

[0097] The aforementioned emitting element can be an LED chip.

[0098] In this embodiment, the first emitter 201, the second emitter 202, and the third emitter 203 are each provided with an emitting element facing two different directions. This allows the three detectors to form a ring-shaped light signal network or a cross signal network when they are detecting clothes in the clothing processing tube 4, thus fully covering the clothes in the clothing processing tube 4. This enables more comprehensive acquisition of information related to the clothing material, making the clothing processing tube more thorough and accurate in detecting the clothing material.

[0099] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-3 As shown,

[0100] n detection elements are evenly spaced on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum 4; and / or,

[0101] At least one of the n detection elements is disposed on the lifting rib 1 of the clothing processing cylinder 4, and the emitter and receiver of the at least one detection element are respectively disposed on the two sides of the lifting rib 1 opposite to the inner wall of the clothing processing cylinder; and / or,

[0102] The emitters and receivers of the n detectors are all at the same distance from the bottom of the clothing processing drum 4, or the emitters and receivers of at least one of the n detectors are at different distances from the bottom of the clothing processing drum 4.

[0103] When n detectors are equally spaced on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum 4, a relatively uniform ring-shaped or cross-shaped light signal network is formed, which can more effectively and comprehensively cover the clothing in the clothing processing drum 4.

[0104] When the detection component is set on the lifting rib 1, the wireless power supply module that supplies power to the detection component is installed on the lifting rib 1 to facilitate power supply to the detection component.

[0105] When the emitters and receivers of the n detectors are all at the same distance from the bottom of the clothing processing tube 4, the annular or cross signal network formed by the n detectors inside the clothing processing tube 4 is in the same vertical plane and the signal network is relatively uniform. When the emitters of at least one of the n detectors and the receivers used to receive the light signal emitted by that emitter are at different distances from the bottom of the clothing processing tube 4, the annular or cross signal network formed by the n detectors inside the clothing processing tube 4 is in different vertical planes and the signal network has a certain depth in the clothing processing tube. Both of the above situations can fully cover the clothing inside the clothing processing tube 4.

[0106] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-3 As shown,

[0107] The garment processing cylinder includes n lifting ribs 1, which are disposed on the inner wall of the garment processing cylinder 4. The lifting ribs 1 have a first wall surface and a second wall surface that are disposed opposite to each other.

[0108] There are n detection elements and n lifting ribs 1 in a one-to-one correspondence. The detection elements are set on the corresponding lifting ribs 1. The emitter and receiver of the detection elements are respectively set on the first wall surface and the second wall surface of the lifting rib 1 corresponding to the detection element.

[0109] The transmitter and receiver are located on the first and second walls of the corresponding lifting ribs 1 in the same detection element, which makes it easier for adjacent detection elements and relative detection elements to transmit and receive.

[0110] The emitters and receivers installed on both sides of the lifting rib 1 can emit light signals that can be directed to adjacent or opposite receivers.

[0111] Alternatively, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0112] The detection device is an ultraviolet sensor, with the emitter being the ultraviolet sensor's emitter and the receiver being the ultraviolet sensor's receiver. The light signal is an ultraviolet light signal.

[0113] In this embodiment, the ultraviolet sensor emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength range of 100-400nm. This 100-400nm ultraviolet light is emitted from the emitter in one detector element to the receiver in another. The emitted 100-400nm ultraviolet light passes through the clothing in the clothing processing drum 4. A portion of the 100-400nm ultraviolet light is blocked or absorbed by the clothing, while the remaining portion penetrates the clothing and is received by the receiver in the other detector element. The penetration ability of 100-400nm ultraviolet light varies depending on the material of the clothing. The -400nm ultraviolet light has varying penetration capabilities to different clothing materials. The receiver converts the received ultraviolet light into an electrical signal. This electrical signal is then processed by the MCU chip in the processor and converted into a digital signal. The processor then generates comparable ultraviolet data, which is compared with preset value ranges for various materials, such as cotton, wool, silk, polyester fiber, and linen, all of which have non-overlapping preset value ranges. By determining the preset value range in which the digital signal falls, the corresponding clothing material can be identified. Based on the identified material, a washing mode matching that material can be selected, thus achieving targeted protection for different types of clothing during the washing process.

[0114] It should be noted that light signals can be transmitted when they come into contact with clothing. When light signals are transmitted after contact with clothing, transmission parameter values ​​can be obtained.

[0115] Specifically, transmission parameter values ​​can be the parameters of the transmitted light signal itself after transmission, such as the transmittance and intensity of the transmitted light signal, or they can be calculated from the parameters of the transmitted light signal itself, for example, by substituting the transmittance and / or intensity of the transmitted light signal into a preset calculation formula to obtain the transmission parameter values. In general, it is sufficient as long as different clothing materials correspond to different transmission parameter values.

[0116] In Example 1, the preset calculation formula for calculating the transmission parameter value can be a formula that includes the wavelength and light intensity of the transmitted light signal. For example, the transmission parameter value b = T% * φ light flux * power factor (light intensity related), and the transmittance T% = I (light intensity after transmission reduction) / IO (original light intensity) * 100%.

[0117] In Example 1, in order to determine the material of the clothing, a transmission standard value range is preset. Different transmission standard value ranges correspond to different clothing materials. In other words, there is a corresponding relationship between the transmission standard value range and the clothing material.

[0118] Specifically, the transmission standard value range is a numerical range composed of transmission standard values. It's important to note that transmission standard values ​​and transmission parameter values ​​are of the same type or obtained using the same algorithm. The difference lies in that transmission standard values ​​are obtained by conducting transmission experiments on clothing with known material properties, while transmission parameter values ​​are obtained by conducting transmission experiments on clothing during actual material identification. For ease of understanding, for example, during testing, formula B is used to calculate the transmittance and intensity of the transmitted light signal to obtain the transmission standard value. After multiple tests on clothing of material b, a numerical range Q1 can be defined based on all the obtained transmission standard values. In actual clothing material identification, formula B is also used to calculate the transmittance and intensity of the transmitted light signal to obtain the transmission parameter value. Since the calculation process for the transmission parameter value is the same as that for the transmission standard value, the clothing material can be determined based on the transmission parameter value.

[0119] The correspondence between transmission standard value ranges and clothing materials is as follows: each type of clothing material corresponds to a transmission standard value range, and different types of clothing materials correspond to different transmission standard value ranges. For example, material 'a' corresponds to the transmission standard value range Q1, which is the correspondence. This ensures that when the transmission parameter value is within Q1, the clothing material can be determined to be 'a'. Preferably, the correspondence obtained using an ultraviolet sensor includes: 10-13 corresponds to cotton, 13.5-15.5 corresponds to linen, 19-23 corresponds to wool, 16.5-18.9 corresponds to silk, 29-33 corresponds to polyester fiber, and 33.5-39 corresponds to synthetic fiber.

[0120] Example 2

[0121] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a clothing processing device, including the clothing processing drum in Embodiment 1.

[0122] The garment processing drum has three lifting ribs 1, each of which is equipped with a detection element. The ultraviolet sensor emitter and ultraviolet sensor receiver in the detection element are respectively installed on the first and second walls of the lifting rib 1. The lifting rib 1 is equipped with a wireless power supply module that supplies power to the ultraviolet sensor emitter and receiver in real time.

[0123] When it is necessary to detect the material of the clothing inside the clothing processing drum 4, the processor first controls the ultraviolet sensor emitter on the lifting rib 1 to emit ultraviolet light with a wavelength range of 100-400nm. The emitted ultraviolet light reaches the clothing inside the drum, and part of the light is blocked and absorbed by the clothing. The remaining ultraviolet light penetrates the clothing and is received by the ultraviolet sensor receiver on the adjacent lifting rib 1. The processor controls the ultraviolet sensor receiver to convert the received ultraviolet light signal into an electrical signal and feed it back to the processor. The processor converts the obtained electrical signal into a digital signal and compares it with a preset value range. Each preset value range corresponds to a certain material. Based on the preset value range in which the digital signal falls, the processor determines the type of clothing. The ultraviolet (UV) sensor emitters and receivers on the three lifting ribs 1 detect the material of the clothes inside the clothes processing drum 4 using light transmission, forming a ring-shaped UV signal network. This detects the material of the clothes close to the inner wall of the clothes processing drum 4. The processor then controls the UV sensor emitters on the lifting ribs 1 to emit UV light with a wavelength range of 100-400nm, which is emitted to the UV sensor receivers on the opposite lifting ribs, forming a cross-shaped UV signal network. This detects the material of the clothes near the center of the clothes processing drum 4, thus achieving a comprehensive detection of the clothes inside the clothes processing drum 4. Finally, based on the determined material, a washing mode matching the material can be selected, thereby achieving targeted protection for clothes of different materials during the washing process.

[0124] In summary, the ingenious design of the garment processing drum lies in:

[0125] First, light signals are emitted from the emitter in one detection element to the receiver in another. The light signals have varying penetrating power to different fabric materials. By utilizing this difference in penetration power, the material of the garment inside the washing drum can be determined. Based on the determined material, a washing mode matching that material can be selected, thus providing targeted protection for different fabrics during washing. The emitters in multiple detection elements can each emit light signals to the receivers in other detection elements, forming a ring-shaped, crisscrossing light signal network within the washing drum. This provides comprehensive coverage of the garments inside the drum, allowing for more complete and accurate acquisition of information related to the fabric material.

[0126] Second, the lifting rib inside the garment processing tube has a first wall surface and a second wall surface opposite to the inner wall of the garment processing tube. The emitter and receiver of the detection element are respectively disposed on the first wall surface and the second wall surface of the lifting rib corresponding to the detection element. In the same detection element, the emitter and receiver are respectively disposed on the first wall surface and the second wall surface of the corresponding lifting rib, which makes it easier for adjacent detection elements and relative detection elements to transmit and receive signals.

[0127] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0128] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0129] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0130] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0131] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing drum, characterized in that, Including: n detecting elements, each of the detecting elements including an emitter and a receiver, where n≥2; The n detecting elements are arranged at intervals inside the laundry processing drum (4); The n detecting elements are arranged such that the emitter of any one of the n detecting elements can emit an optical signal to the receiver of a detecting element other than the said any one detecting element, and the receiver of the said any one detecting element can receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of a detecting element other than the said any one detecting element; A processor, which is arranged to control the working states of the emitters and receivers of the n detecting elements.

2. The laundry processing drum according to claim 1, wherein The processor is further configured to obtain the optical signals received by the receivers in the working state among the n detecting elements, and perform data analysis based on the optical signals.

3. The laundry processing drum according to claim 1, wherein When n = 2, the n detecting elements are arranged such that The receiver of the second detecting element is configured to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of the first detecting element, and the emitter of the second detecting element is configured to emit an optical signal to the receiver of the first detecting element; When n≥3, the n detecting elements are arranged such that The receiver of the (i + 1)-th detecting element is configured to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of the i-th detecting element, and the emitter of the (i + 1)-th detecting element is configured to emit an optical signal to the receiver of the (i + 2)-th detecting element; or, the n detecting elements are arranged such that The receiver of the (i + a)-th detecting element is configured to receive the optical signal emitted by the emitter of the i-th detecting element, and the emitter of the (i + a)-th detecting element is configured to emit an optical signal to the receiver of the (i + 2a)-th detecting element; where i is a positive integer, and i represents the serial number when the detecting elements are counted cyclically along the circumferential direction in the case where the n detecting elements are arranged in sequence along the circumferential direction of the laundry processing drum (4), 1 < a < n, and a is a positive integer.

4. The laundry processing drum according to claim 1 or 3, wherein When n≥3, the n detecting elements are arranged such that When the n detecting elements work simultaneously, the optical signals emitted by the n detecting elements form an optical signal network distributed in a circumferential ring along the laundry processing drum (4), and / or When the n detecting elements work simultaneously, the optical signals emitted by the n detecting elements form an optical signal network distributed crosswise inside the laundry processing drum (4).

5. The laundry processing drum according to claim 1 or 3, wherein The emitter of at least one of the n detecting elements has a first emitting element and a second emitting element, the first emitting element faces a first direction and the second emitting element faces a second direction different from the first direction, or the first emitting element and the second emitting element face the receivers of different detecting elements; The processor is further arranged to control the working states of the first emitting element and the second emitting element in the emitter of the at least one detecting element.

6. The garment processing drum according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, When n=3, the garment processing tube includes a first detection element, a second detection element, and a third detection element arranged sequentially along the circumference. The first detection element includes a first emitter (201) and a first receiver (301), the second detection element includes a second emitter (202) and a second receiver (302), and the third detection element includes a third emitter (203) and a third receiver (303). The three detection elements are configured such that: the first emitter (201) can emit an optical signal to the third receiver (303), the third receiver (303) can receive the optical signal emitted from the first emitter (201), the third emitter (203) can emit an optical signal to the second receiver (302), the second receiver (302) can receive the optical signal emitted from the third emitter (203), the second emitter (202) can emit an optical signal to the first receiver (301), the first receiver (301) can receive the optical signal emitted from the second emitter (202), and the first emitter (201) can emit an optical signal to the second receiver (302), and the second receiver (302) can receive the optical signal emitted from the first emitter (201).

7. The garment processing drum according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first emitter (201) is provided with a first emitting element facing the third receiver (303) and a second emitting element facing the second receiver (302).

8. The garment processing drum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The n detection elements are equally spaced on the inner wall of the clothing processing drum (4); and / or, At least one of the n detection elements is disposed on the lifting rib (1) of the clothing processing cylinder (4), and the emitter and receiver of the at least one detection element are respectively disposed on the two sides of the lifting rib (1) opposite to the inner wall of the clothing processing cylinder; and / or, The distances between the emitter and receiver of the n detectors and the bottom of the clothing processing tube (4) are all the same, or the distances between the emitter and receiver of at least one of the n detectors and the bottom of the clothing processing tube (4) are different.

9. The garment processing drum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing cylinder includes n lifting ribs (1), the n lifting ribs (1) are disposed on the inner wall of the garment processing cylinder (4), and the lifting ribs (1) have a first wall surface and a second wall surface disposed opposite to each other; The n detection elements correspond one-to-one with the n lifting ribs (1). The detection elements are disposed on the corresponding lifting ribs (1). The emitter and receiver of the detection elements are respectively disposed on the first wall surface and the second wall surface of the lifting rib (1) corresponding to the detection element.

10. The garment processing drum according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection device is an ultraviolet sensor, the emitter is the emitter of the ultraviolet sensor, the receiver is the receiver of the ultraviolet sensor, and the light signal is an ultraviolet light signal.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the garment processing drum as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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