Atomising module, cartridge assembly, laundry care device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of atomization module of clothes care device, barrel assembly, clothes care device, comprising: ultrasonic atomization plate, it utilizes high-frequency vibration to convert liquid into fine mist particles;Cover, it is fixedly connected with the end of the ultrasonic atomization plate, and the cover is used to be detachably installed with clothes care device;Elastic member;Connecting piece, it is fixedly connected in sequence through the cover, the elastic member and the ultrasonic atomization plate;Wherein, when the connecting piece is locked with the ultrasonic atomization plate, the elastic member is extruded expansion, to form the sealing structure between the atomization module and the clothes care device.The utility model realizes the lightweight design of atomization module;Through ultrasonic atomization plate, clothes care device is atomized to aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant, atomized liquid can be evenly attached to clothes surface, cylinder inner wall, effectively improve clothes care effect, meet efficient sterilization demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothing care devices, specifically to an atomizing module, a cylinder assembly, and a clothing care device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of washing machine technology, washing machines have become increasingly feature-rich. In addition to the standard washing, rinsing, and spin-drying functions, they now offer a variety of features such as fragrance care and sterilization. Consumers are also placing greater emphasis on the user experience of washing machines.

[0003] Existing methods use atomizing devices within washing machines to atomize fragrance liquids or disinfectants for fragrance care and sterilization. However, these atomizing devices have complex assembly structures and complicated assembly processes with the washing machine. Especially when the atomizing device is installed inside the drum, additional auxiliary components such as rubber seals are often required to achieve a seal between the atomizing device and the drum, increasing the assembly process. Furthermore, when the atomizing module needs to be completely disassembled for cleaning or repair, the operation is cumbersome, time-consuming, and costly, impacting the user experience. In addition, existing atomizing devices are large in size, occupying a lot of space and increasing the complexity of the overall spatial layout of the garment care system.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new approach to solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an atomizing module, a cylinder assembly, and a garment care device, achieving a lightweight design for the atomizing module; the device uses an ultrasonic atomizing plate to atomize the aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant, allowing the atomized liquid to adhere evenly to the surface of the garment and the inner wall of the cylinder, effectively improving the garment care effect and meeting the requirements for efficient sterilization.

[0006] The present utility model discloses the following embodiments:

[0007] The primary objective of this invention is to provide an atomizing module for a garment care device, comprising:

[0008] Ultrasonic atomizing plates use high-frequency vibrations to transform liquids into fine mist particles.

[0009] A cover body, which is fixedly connected to the end of the ultrasonic atomizing plate, and the cover body is detachably installed with the garment care device;

[0010] Elastic components;

[0011] A connector, which passes sequentially through the cover and the elastic element and is fixedly connected to the ultrasonic atomizing plate;

[0012] When the connector is locked to the ultrasonic atomizing plate, the elastic element is compressed and expanded to form a sealing structure between the atomizing module and the clothing care device.

[0013] Preferably, the connector fixes the cover, the elastic element, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate along the length of the ultrasonic atomizing plate.

[0014] Preferably, the ultrasonic atomizing plate is a one-piece molded structure.

[0015] Preferably, the ultrasonic atomizing plate includes a driving plate and an atomizing element connected to the driving plate; wherein,

[0016] The atomizing element is embedded in the drive board; the drive board is electrically connected to the clothing care device control module to control the atomizing element to perform ultrasonic atomization.

[0017] Preferably, the ultrasonic atomizing plate includes at least two atomizing elements.

[0018] The second objective of this invention is to provide a tubular assembly for a garment care device, comprising:

[0019] outer cylinder;

[0020] Atomizing module disposed at the bottom of the inner sidewall of the outer cylinder;

[0021] The atomizing module uses high-frequency vibration to convert the liquid inside the outer cylinder into fine mist particles, thereby achieving ultrasonic atomization care.

[0022] Preferably, the atomizing module and the outer cylinder are detachably installed.

[0023] Preferably, an installation port is provided at the bottom of the outer cylinder sidewall, and the atomizing module extends into the outer cylinder through the installation port.

[0024] Preferably, the bottom of the outer cylinder sidewall protrudes outward to form a receiving groove, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate is located in the receiving groove.

[0025] The third objective of this invention is to provide a garment care device, including the tubular assembly of the garment care device as described above.

[0026] Preferably, it further includes: a delivery structure, which is connected to the atomizing module for delivering aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant to the atomizing module.

[0027] Preferably, it further includes: a sensor installed close to the atomizing module to detect the liquid state at the atomizing module.

[0028] Preferably, it further includes: a temperature adjustment module, which is connected to the atomization module and is used to detect and adjust the atomization temperature.

[0029] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a control method for a garment care device, which controls the garment care device as described above to perform the following steps:

[0030] Obtain sterilization command for cylinder assembly;

[0031] The atomization module is activated to atomize disinfectant water for sterilizing the cylinder assembly.

[0032] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0033] During and / or after the rinsing process, the water quality parameters of the washing water in the drum assembly are detected.

[0034] The cleanliness level of the cylinder assembly is determined based on the water quality parameters.

[0035] When the water quality parameters meet the sterilization conditions, the sterilization command for the cylinder assembly is triggered.

[0036] Preferably, before starting the atomization module, the following steps are also included:

[0037] Get the type of disinfectant currently in use;

[0038] Determine the target concentration and target dosage of the disinfectant;

[0039] The disinfectant solution is diluted to form the disinfectant water based on the target concentration and the target dosage ratio.

[0040] Preferably, the target concentration of the disinfectant is determined based on the water quality parameters.

[0041] Preferably, the target dosage of the disinfectant is determined based on the washing capacity of the drum assembly and the required disinfection time.

[0042] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0043] Obtain historical washing data of the drum assembly; wherein, the historical washing data includes cumulative number of runs and cumulative runtime;

[0044] When the historical washing data meets the sterilization conditions, the sterilization command for the drum assembly is triggered.

[0045] Preferably, before starting the atomization module, the following steps are also included:

[0046] Determine if there are any unremoved garments in the inner drum;

[0047] If the information exists, a prompt will be issued to retrieve it.

[0048] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0049] Determine the optimal operating temperature based on the type of disinfectant;

[0050] The temperature control module is activated to adjust the temperature of the disinfectant water to the optimal operating temperature.

[0051] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0052] During the operation of the atomizing module, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate to diffuse the atomized disinfectant water.

[0053] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0054] Obtain the working time of the atomization module performing atomization;

[0055] When the working time reaches the preset time, the atomization module is controlled to stop working;

[0056] If the working time has not reached the preset time, the remaining amount of disinfectant is detected;

[0057] When the remaining amount of disinfectant is lower than a preset threshold, the atomization module is controlled to stop working and a prompt is issued.

[0058] Preferably, it also includes the following steps:

[0059] After completing the atomized disinfection and sterilization, perform at least one self-cleaning procedure.

[0060] Obtain the water quality parameters of the last drainage flow;

[0061] The residual disinfectant inside the cylinder assembly is determined based on the water quality parameters of the drainage flow.

[0062] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0063] This invention provides an atomizing module for a garment care device. It uses an ultrasonic atomizing plate to atomize the fragrance liquid or disinfectant used in the garment care device. The atomized liquid can evenly adhere to the surface of the garment and the inner wall of the cylinder, effectively improving the garment care effect and meeting the requirements for efficient sterilization. The atomizing module and garment care device are designed for detachable installation via a cover, allowing for quick replacement or repair of the atomizing module without special tools. This modular design allows users to replace the ultrasonic atomizing plate or clean residue themselves, reducing maintenance difficulty and long-term operating costs. The elastic element's expansion under pressure when the connector is locked forms an adaptive sealing structure, effectively preventing liquid leakage at the atomizing module assembly point. This maintains long-term sealing reliability even under vibration from the garment care device. In other words, by integrating elastic sealing and mechanical locking functions, it replaces the traditional independent sealing structure, optimizing the overall structure of the atomizing module and simplifying the assembly process. Furthermore, the atomizing module can be disassembled and assembled using only the connector, which facilitates a lightweight design, reducing the overall volume and space occupied by the atomizing module, and optimizing the overall structure of the garment care device.

[0064] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The specific implementation methods of this utility model are given in detail in the following embodiments and their accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0065] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0066] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clothing care device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0067] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the cylinder assembly and the atomizing module in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0068] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the cylinder assembly and the atomizing module in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0069] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the atomizing module in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0070] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the atomizing module in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0071] Figure 6 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing care device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0072] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of triggering the sterilization command in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0073] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of triggering the sterilization command in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0074] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the proportions of disinfectant dosage and water inlet volume in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of determining whether there are unremoved garments in the inner drum in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0076] Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing care device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0077] Figure 12 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing care device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0078] Figure 13 This is a flowchart of the control method for the clothing care device in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 .

[0079] In the picture: 1. Clothing care device;

[0080] 10. Atomizing module; 11. Ultrasonic atomizing plate; 111. Drive board; 112. Atomizing component; 12. Cover; 13. Elastic component; 14. Connecting component;

[0081] 20. Cylinder assembly; 21. Outer cylinder; 211. Mounting port; 212. Receiving groove;

[0082] 30. Sensors. Detailed Implementation

[0083] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0084] In the accompanying drawings, shapes and dimensions may be enlarged for clarity, and the same reference numerals will be used in all figures to indicate the same or similar parts.

[0085] In the following description, terms such as center, thickness, height, length, front, back, rear, left, right, top, bottom, upper, and lower are defined relative to the structure shown in the accompanying drawings. In particular, "height" corresponds to the dimension from top to bottom, "width" corresponds to the dimension from left to right, and "depth" corresponds to the dimension from front to back. These are relative concepts and may vary depending on their location and usage. Therefore, these or other orientations should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0086] Terms involving attachment, connection, etc. (e.g., “connection” and “attachment”) refer to the relationship in which these structures are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, as well as movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless otherwise explicitly stated.

[0087] Example 1

[0088] This utility model embodiment provides an atomizing module 10 for a garment care device 1, combined with... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes:

[0089] The ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 uses high-frequency vibration to convert liquid into fine mist particles.

[0090] The cover 12 is fixedly connected to the end of the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11, and the cover 12 is detachably installed with the garment care device 1.

[0091] Elastic element 13 is located between the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 and the cover 12;

[0092] Connector 14 passes sequentially through cover 12 and elastic member 13 and is fixedly connected to ultrasonic atomizing plate 11;

[0093] When the connector 14 is locked to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11, the elastic member 13 is compressed and expanded to form a sealing structure between the atomizing module 10 and the clothing care device 1.

[0094] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 atomizes the aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant in the garment care device 1. The atomized liquid can evenly adhere to the surface of the garment and the inner wall of the cylinder, effectively improving the garment care effect and meeting the requirements of high-efficiency sterilization. The cover 12 enables the atomizing module 10 and the garment care device 1 to be detachably installed, allowing for quick replacement or repair of the atomizing module 10 without special tools. The modular design allows users to replace the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 or clean residue themselves, reducing maintenance difficulty and long-term operating costs. The elastic element 13 forms an adaptive sealing structure by expanding under pressure when locked by the connector 14, effectively preventing liquid leakage at the assembly point of the atomizing module 10. This ensures long-term sealing reliability under the vibration of the garment care device 1. In other words, by integrating elastic sealing and mechanical locking functions to replace the traditional independent sealing structure, the overall structure of the atomizing module 10 is optimized, and the assembly process of the atomizing module 10 is simplified. In addition, the atomizing module 10 can be disassembled and assembled using only the connector 14, which is beneficial for the lightweight design of the atomizing module 10, reducing its overall volume and space occupation, and optimizing the overall structure of the garment care device 1.

[0095] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector 14 fixes the cover 12, the elastic member 13 and the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 along the length direction of the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11; the structure is compact, making the atomizing module 10 lighter and thinner overall and easier to install in internal positions with limited space, such as the side wall or bottom of the cylinder.

[0096] Furthermore, the connector 14 includes a bolt and a locking nut. After the bolt passes through the cover 12 and the elastic element 13 in sequence and is fixedly connected to the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11, the locking nut cooperates with the bolt on the outside of the cover 12. Specifically, the locking nut is located at the end of the atomizing module 10. When disassembling and assembling, the locking nut can be operated directly from the end. For example, tightening the locking nut can fix the cover 12, the elastic element 13, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 together and compress the elastic element 13. The structure is simple, simplifies the assembly steps, and reduces the weight of the atomizing module 10.

[0097] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 is an integrally molded structure, which has good structural stability and sealing performance, reduces assembly steps, and is conducive to efficient energy transfer and improves atomization efficiency.

[0098] In some other embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 includes a drive plate 111 and an atomizing element 112 connected to the drive plate 111; wherein the atomizing element 112 is embedded in the drive plate 111; the drive plate 111 is electrically connected to the control module of the garment care device 1 to control the atomizing element 112 to perform ultrasonic atomization; the structure in this embodiment facilitates later maintenance and replacement, eliminating the need to replace the entire atomizing plate and reducing costs.

[0099] Furthermore, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 includes at least two atomizing elements 112 to improve the atomization effect; in this embodiment, two atomizing elements 112 are provided on the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11. It should be understood that the number and arrangement of the atomizing elements 112 can be adjusted according to the structural design of the garment care device 1 and actual usage requirements.

[0100] In some embodiments, the elastic element 13 is a rubber element; the high elastic modulus of the rubber material allows it to rebound quickly after being compressed, tightly fitting the irregular surfaces between the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11, the cover 12, and the garment care device 1, maintaining sealing performance even with manufacturing tolerances or long-term wear; and the viscoelastic properties of the rubber element can absorb vibration energy, reduce stress concentration, and extend service life; it also has excellent corrosion resistance and remains stable within the operating temperature range of the garment care device 1.

[0101] Example 2

[0102] Most existing garment care devices 1 rely on an internal water heater for both fragrance care and drum sterilization. However, this has several drawbacks: Fragrance care is achieved by heating the water through a heating element to allow the fragrance liquid to penetrate the fabric fibers, but fragrance liquids typically use alcohol as a solvent, posing a fire hazard if used indiscriminately; Drum sterilization involves heating the water to 90°C to kill bacteria, viruses, and mites, but this high temperature can easily damage the plastic of the drum and reduce its lifespan. Therefore, this embodiment also provides a drum assembly 20 for the garment care device 1, combined with... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes:

[0103] outer cylinder 21;

[0104] Atomizing module 10 is disposed at the bottom of the inner sidewall of the outer cylinder 21;

[0105] The atomizing module 10 uses high-frequency vibration to convert the liquid inside the outer cylinder 21 into fine mist particles, thereby achieving ultrasonic atomization care.

[0106] Specifically, the atomizing module 10 utilizes internal piezoelectric ceramics to generate high-frequency vibrations. These high-frequency vibrations are transmitted into the liquid, generating countless tiny bubbles within the liquid. These bubbles rapidly expand and burst, creating a cavitation effect. The shock waves generated by the cavitation effect tear apart the liquid surface, forming countless tiny droplets. These droplets typically have a diameter between 1 and 5 micrometers, thus forming mist. In some preferred embodiments, the atomizing module 10 adopts the atomizing module of the clothing care device described in Embodiment 1.

[0107] In this embodiment, the atomizing module 10 is used to convert liquid into micron-sized mist particles to provide comprehensive care for clothing, realizing the multi-functional application of the clothing care device 1. For example, the atomizing module 10 atomizes the aromatherapy liquid, which can quickly penetrate the clothing fibers and fully and evenly penetrate into the fabric, achieving the effects of softening, wrinkle removal, and aromatherapy. Another example is that when the cylinder assembly 20 is empty, the atomizing module 10 can atomize disinfectant, which can be evenly adhered to the inner wall of the cylinder, achieving efficient sterilization at room temperature or low temperature. Furthermore, the atomizing module 10 is located in the low water level area of ​​the outer cylinder 21, and the aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant is gathered at the atomizing module 10 under the action of gravity, improving the atomization efficiency.

[0108] The atomizing module 10 can be implemented as the atomizing module 10 of the clothing care device 1 as described in Embodiment 1; when the atomizing module 10 is installed with the outer cylinder 21, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 extends into the interior of the outer cylinder 21 to use high-frequency vibration to convert the liquid inside the outer cylinder 21 into fine mist particles, thereby achieving clothing fragrance care and / or atomization disinfection and sterilization of the cylinder assembly 20.

[0109] In some preferred embodiments, the atomizing module 10 and the outer cylinder 21 are detachably installed; in this embodiment, the design of the atomizing module 10 and the clothing care device 1 being detachably installed allows for quick replacement or repair of the atomizing module 10 without the need for special tools. That is, the modular design allows users to replace the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 or clean residue themselves, reducing maintenance difficulty and long-term use costs.

[0110] Furthermore, an installation port 211 communicating with the external space is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the outer cylinder 21. The installation port 211 is adapted to the cover 12 of the atomizing module 10. When installing the atomizing module 10, the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 extends from the installation port 211 into the receiving groove 212, and the cover 12 is fixed to the installation port 211. Users can disassemble or install the atomizing module 10 from the outside of the outer cylinder 21 to replace or clean it. This is simple and quick, effectively reducing maintenance difficulty and long-term use costs.

[0111] Furthermore, a receiving groove 212 is formed by the outward protrusion of the bottom side wall of the outer cylinder 21, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 is located in the receiving groove 212; wherein, the mounting port 211 communicates with the receiving groove 212 and is located at the end of the receiving groove 212, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11 is inserted into the receiving groove 212 in a horizontal direction; the shape of the receiving groove 212 matches that of the ultrasonic atomizing plate 11, so as to avoid the atomizing module 10 occupying too much space in the outer cylinder 21 and affecting the washing capacity, and optimize the overall structure of the cylinder assembly 20.

[0112] Example 3

[0113] This utility model embodiment also provides a garment care device 1, characterized in that it includes an atomizing module as described in embodiment 1 and / or a cylinder assembly 20 as described in embodiment 2.

[0114] In this embodiment, the atomization module 10 is used to convert liquid into micron-sized mist particles to provide comprehensive care for clothing, realizing the multi-functional application of the clothing care device 1. For example, the atomization module 10 atomizes the fragrance liquid, which can quickly penetrate the clothing fibers and fully and evenly penetrate into the fabric to achieve the effects of softening, wrinkle removal, and fragrance. Another example is that when the cylinder assembly 20 is empty, the atomization module 10 can atomize disinfectant, which can be evenly adhered to the inner wall of the cylinder to achieve efficient sterilization at room temperature or low temperature.

[0115] In some embodiments, the system further includes a dispensing structure connected to the atomizing module 10 for delivering aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant to the atomizing module 10. In other words, by setting up an independent dispensing structure, the aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant is delivered in a directional manner to avoid direct contact with clothing.

[0116] In some embodiments, the system further includes a sensor 30, which is installed close to the atomizing module 10 to detect the liquid state at the atomizing module 10. For example, the sensor 30 can detect the concentration and level of the aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant to provide feedback on the atomization stage, thereby enabling precise control of the atomizing module 10 and optimizing the atomization effect and efficiency.

[0117] The liquid level sensor detects the liquid level of the aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant at the bottom of the outer cylinder 21. For example, when the liquid level is below 20%, a low liquid level alarm is triggered and the atomization power is reduced to prevent dry burning; if the liquid level is below 5%, atomization is stopped immediately and / or the liquid replenishment program is started.

[0118] The concentration sensor detects the liquid concentration (dilution level of aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant) at the atomization module 10. For example, if the concentration of disinfectant is detected to be lower than the set value, the atomization time is extended to ensure the sterilization effect on clothing.

[0119] Furthermore, the sensor 30 is located inside the receiving groove 212, which allows it to be as close as possible to the atomizing module 10. On the other hand, the receiving groove 212 is the low water level area of ​​the outer cylinder 21, which is beneficial to the accuracy of the detection results.

[0120] In some embodiments, the system further includes a temperature control module connected to the atomization module 10, used to detect and adjust the atomization temperature. Since temperature affects the activity of the aromatherapy liquid and disinfectant, thus affecting the fragrance care effect of the aromatherapy liquid and the sterilization effect of the disinfectant, and since different types of aromatherapy liquids and disinfectants have different optimal usage temperatures, the atomization temperature is adjusted by the temperature control module to ensure that the aromatherapy liquid and disinfectant achieve their best effects.

[0121] Example 4

[0122] This utility model embodiment also provides a control method for a garment care device, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the garment care device described in Example 3 is controlled to perform the following steps:

[0123] S1. Obtain sterilization command for cylinder assembly;

[0124] S2. Control the atomization module to start, atomize disinfectant water to sterilize the cylinder assembly.

[0125] In this embodiment, an atomization module is used to convert disinfectant into micron-sized mist particles. The atomized disinfectant can be evenly adhered to the inner wall of the cylinder, achieving efficient sterilization at room temperature or low temperature.

[0126] In some implementations, the sterilization command can be manually input by the user, for example, by the user selecting the "disinfection / self-cleaning" mode through the control panel of the garment care device to trigger the sterilization command.

[0127] In some other embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the steps to trigger the sterilization command include:

[0128] S101. Obtain the historical washing data of the drum assembly; wherein, the historical washing data includes the cumulative number of runs N and the cumulative running time Ta;

[0129] S102. Determine whether the historical washing data meets the sterilization conditions;

[0130] S103. When the historical washing data meets the sterilization conditions, the sterilization command for the drum assembly is triggered.

[0131] S104. When the historical washing data does not meet the sterilization conditions, maintain the current operating status.

[0132] For example, for a garment care device with a washing capacity of 3kg, a sterilization command is triggered when the cumulative number of runs N≥150 times and / or the cumulative running time Ta≥60h; for a garment care device with a washing capacity of 5kg, a sterilization command is triggered when the cumulative number of runs N≥300 times and / or the cumulative running time Ta≥120h; and for a garment care device with a washing capacity of 10kg, a sterilization command is triggered when the cumulative number of runs N≥450 times and / or the cumulative running time Ta≥180h.

[0133] In this embodiment, small-capacity garment care devices are mostly used for washing underwear, and can employ more frequent disinfection and sterilization methods; large-capacity garment care devices can appropriately extend the cycle to balance hygiene and energy consumption; it should be understood that the actual threshold needs to be continuously optimized based on user feedback and measured data.

[0134] In some preferred embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the steps to trigger the sterilization command include:

[0135] S111. During and / or after the rinsing process, the water quality parameters of the washing water in the drum assembly are detected. For example, during the rinsing process, the detergent residue will decrease with each rinse. If the water quality parameters still cannot be reduced after multiple rinses, it indicates that new dirt has been introduced into the water during the rinsing process, and it is determined that the inner wall of the drum assembly needs to be disinfected. In some preferred embodiments, the water quality parameters can be detected during the last rinse, or before the last rinse is completed and before drainage, or when the last rinse is performed and drainage is carried out. It is understood that the last rinse of the garment care device involves injecting clean water into the outer drum to wash the clothes. At this time, there is very little detergent residue in the washing water and very little dirt washed off the clothes, which can avoid interference from residual detergent or dirt in the washing water to the detection. After rinsing, the dirt on the drum wall can fall into the washing water, which can ensure the relative accuracy of the detection results. In some alternative implementations, a water quality sensor may be configured to detect dissolved substances, impurities, and stains in the washing water and feed them back to the main control board of the garment care device. Based on the water quality parameters, it may be determined whether the drum assembly needs to be disinfected and sterilized, thereby outputting corresponding execution commands. The water quality sensor may include a turbidity sensor or a TOC sensor or a sensor that includes a combined turbidity and TOC index.

[0136] S112. Determine the cleanliness level of the cylinder assembly based on the water quality parameters; in some optional embodiments, the specific steps include:

[0137] Determine whether the water quality parameters exceed preset parameter values; wherein, the preset parameter value can be a fixed value or a range of values;

[0138] If the value is not exceeded, it indicates that the washing water inside the drum assembly is relatively clean, and it is determined that there is no need to disinfect the drum assembly.

[0139] If the value exceeds a certain threshold, it indicates that the washing water inside the drum assembly is relatively dirty. This means that the inside of the drum assembly is quite dirty, and during the washing process of the garment care device, bacteria and other dirt on the drum wall fall into the washing water, causing the water quality sensor to detect high water quality parameters. This indicates that the drum assembly needs to be disinfected to prevent secondary contamination of the clothes during the next wash.

[0140] S113. When the water quality parameters meet the sterilization conditions, the sterilization command of the cylinder assembly is triggered.

[0141] In some preferred embodiments, before the atomization module is activated, such as Figure 9 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0142] S21. Obtain the type of disinfectant currently in use; for example, sodium hypochlorite can be used to treat protein contamination, hydrogen peroxide can be used to treat oil contamination, and a mixed disinfectant can be used to treat mixed stains.

[0143] S22. Determine the target concentration C and target dosage V of the disinfectant solution; wherein, the disinfectant solution can be interpreted as obtained by diluting a disinfectant liquid;

[0144] S23. Based on the target concentration C and the target dosage V, the amount of disinfectant added Vi and the amount of water inlet Q are mixed to dilute and form the disinfectant solution.

[0145] This method enables precise control of the dosage of aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant. Compared with the traditional method of direct pouring, atomization is more efficient, reducing the amount used while ensuring effectiveness and minimizing waste of aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant, thereby achieving the goal of energy conservation and environmental protection.

[0146] In some preferred embodiments, the target concentration V of the disinfectant is determined based on the water quality parameters; wherein, the water quality parameters include turbidity (reflecting the content of suspended particulate matter), conductivity (measuring the total amount of dissolved salts in water, such as TDS, total dissolved solids), current temperature, pH value, calcium hardness, etc.; specific steps include:

[0147] The water quality parameters are matched with preset water quality parameter thresholds; wherein each preset water quality parameter threshold is matched with a different preset disinfection water concentration Vp;

[0148] If the water quality parameter matches the preset water quality parameter threshold, then the preset disinfection water concentration Vp corresponding to the preset water quality parameter threshold is obtained as the target concentration V.

[0149] For example, when using turbidity (NTU) as an indicator, when NTU≤150, it is routine maintenance, Vp=2.2% (NaClO); when 151≤NTU≤300, it is moderate suspended solids contamination, Vp=3.0% (NaClO); when NTU>300, it is heavy emulsified oil contamination, Vp=4.5% (H2O2).

[0150] For example, when using electrical conductivity (EC) as an indicator, when EC ≤ 300 μS / cm, Vp = 2.0% (NaClO) for routine cleaning and maintenance; when 301 μS / cm ≤ EC ≤ 600 μS / cm, it indicates moderate organic contamination, and Vp = 3.5% (NaClO); when EC > 600 μS / cm, it indicates severe organic / grease contamination, and Vp = 5.0% (H2O2).

[0151] In some preferred embodiments, the target amount V of the disinfectant water is determined according to the washing capacity W of the drum assembly and the required disinfection time T, so as to ensure that the atomized disinfectant water can cover the inner surface of the drum assembly and remain there for a certain period of time, thereby ensuring the killing of bacteria and achieving the expected disinfection and sterilization effect.

[0152] For example, when using sodium hypochlorite (84 disinfectant) with a target concentration C of 200 ppm for disinfection, if the required disinfection time T is 60 minutes for a garment care device with a washing capacity W of 10 kg, the target amount of disinfectant is 4-5 L; if the required disinfection time T is 60 minutes for a small garment care device with a washing capacity W of 3 kg, the target amount of disinfectant is 1.5-2.5 L.

[0153] This embodiment can quickly match the disinfection needs of clothing care devices of different capacities, while taking into account both safety and economy.

[0154] Because the sterilization targets of cylinder disinfection and clothing disinfection are different, the types and concentrations of disinfectant used are different. To prevent damage to clothing or residual skin irritation caused by the disinfectant during cylinder component disinfection, the clothing inside the cylinder needs to be removed before disinfection. Therefore, in some preferred embodiments, before starting the atomization module, such as... Figure 10 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0155] S24. Determine whether there are any unremoved clothes in the inner drum; wherein, an image recognition device, such as a camera, may be configured in the clothing care device to determine whether the clothes in the inner drum have been removed by taking a picture of the internal environment of the inner drum; or a weight sensor may be configured to determine whether there are any unremoved clothes in the inner drum by detecting the load weight.

[0156] S25. If so, a prompt message is issued to remind the user to remove the garment in time; for example, a prompt sound can be emitted, a prompt can be displayed on the screen of the garment care device, or a prompt can be issued through a user app or mini-program.

[0157] S26. If not, then execute the sterilization command for the cylinder assembly.

[0158] Since temperature affects the activity of disinfectants, thus affecting their bactericidal and disinfection effects—that is, different types of disinfectants have different optimal operating temperatures—in some preferred embodiments, such as… Figure 11 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0159] S31. Obtain the optimal operating temperature Te according to the type of disinfectant; wherein, the optimal operating temperature Te can be determined by consulting the product instructions or analyzing the composition of the disinfectant; for example, for chlorine-containing disinfectants (such as 84 disinfectant), the optimal operating temperature Te is 20-40℃; for hydrogen peroxide (3% H2O2), the optimal operating temperature Te is 25-35℃.

[0160] S32. The temperature control module is activated to adjust the temperature of the disinfectant water to the optimal operating temperature.

[0161] This embodiment effectively enhances disinfection and sterilization, and optimizes the cleanliness of the drum assembly. The optimal operating temperature should be lower than the maximum washing temperature set in the garment care device's user manual; this is to avoid excessively high temperatures damaging the plastic components inside the drum assembly and affecting the lifespan of the garment care device.

[0162] To further ensure that the atomized disinfectant water can cover all corners inside the cylinder assembly, thereby achieving the expected disinfection and sterilization effect, some preferred embodiments also include the following steps:

[0163] During the operation of the atomizing module, the inner cylinder is controlled to rotate to diffuse the atomized disinfectant water.

[0164] Because the atomized disinfectant needs to maintain an effective concentration for a certain period of time to ensure disinfection effectiveness, in some implementation methods, such as... Figure 12 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0165] S41. Obtain the working time of the atomization module performing atomization;

[0166] S42. Determine whether the working time has reached the preset time.

[0167] S43. When the working time reaches the preset time, control the atomization module to stop working;

[0168] S44. When the working time has not reached the preset time, detect the remaining amount of disinfectant; for example, use a liquid level sensor to monitor the remaining amount of disinfectant in real time.

[0169] S45. When the remaining amount of disinfectant is lower than the preset remaining amount threshold, control the atomization module to stop working and issue a prompt.

[0170] This implementation method effectively improves the disinfection and sterilization effect while avoiding damage to the machine caused by the atomizing module not stopping in time when the disinfectant is used up, thus improving safety and extending service life.

[0171] In some implementations, the sterilization command is part of the cylinder self-cleaning procedure, meaning that the sterilization command can be executed before or after the cylinder self-cleaning procedure.

[0172] In some other embodiments, the sterilization command is independent of the self-cleaning cycle, meaning that the user can use the sterilization cycle of the garment care device separately, which allows for more flexible use, improves the user experience, and effectively saves time and resources.

[0173] To avoid the health impact of residual disinfectant inside the cylinder assembly, in some preferred embodiments, such as... Figure 13 As shown, it also includes the following steps:

[0174] S51. After completing the atomized disinfection and sterilization, execute the drum self-cleaning program at least once. In this embodiment, the drum self-cleaning program can be interpreted as automatically injecting water, heating and rotating the washing drum to simulate the washing process and automatically clean the mold, dirt and odors on the inner wall of the drum, the detergent box and the door seal. No clothes and detergent need to be put in, and deep sterilization and deodorization can be completed with just water.

[0175] S52. Obtain the water quality parameters of the last drainage flow;

[0176] S53. Determine the residual disinfectant inside the cylinder assembly based on the water quality parameters of the drainage flow.

[0177] In some alternative implementations, the method further includes the step of adding a neutralizing agent during the self-cleaning process of the cylinder to neutralize the disinfectant solution, thereby achieving the effect of efficiently and quickly removing disinfectant residue.

[0178] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, this utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. An atomizing module for a garment care device, characterized in that, include: Ultrasonic atomizing plates use high-frequency vibrations to transform liquids into fine mist particles. A cover body, which is fixedly connected to the end of the ultrasonic atomizing plate, and the cover body is detachably installed with the garment care device; Elastic components; A connector, which passes sequentially through the cover and the elastic element and is fixedly connected to the ultrasonic atomizing plate; When the connector is locked to the ultrasonic atomizing plate, the elastic element is compressed and expanded to form a sealing structure between the atomizing module and the clothing care device.

2. The atomizing module of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connector fixes the cover, the elastic element, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate along the length of the ultrasonic atomizing plate.

3. The atomizing module of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ultrasonic atomizing plate is a one-piece molded structure.

4. The atomizing module of the garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ultrasonic atomizing plate includes a driving plate and an atomizing element connected to the driving plate; wherein... The atomizing element is embedded in the drive board; the drive board is electrically connected to the clothing care device control module to control the atomizing element to perform ultrasonic atomization.

5. The atomizing module of the garment care device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The ultrasonic atomizing plate includes at least two atomizing elements.

6. A tubular assembly of a garment care device, characterized in that, include: outer cylinder; Atomizing module disposed at the bottom of the inner sidewall of the outer cylinder; The atomizing module uses high-frequency vibration to convert the liquid inside the outer cylinder into fine mist particles, thereby achieving ultrasonic atomization care.

7. The tubular assembly of the garment care device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The atomizing module and the outer cylinder are detachably installed.

8. The tubular assembly of the garment care device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: An installation port is provided at the bottom of the side wall of the outer cylinder, and the atomizing module extends into the interior of the outer cylinder through the installation port.

9. The tubular assembly of the garment care device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer cylinder sidewall protrudes outward to form a receiving groove, and the ultrasonic atomizing plate is located in the receiving groove.

10. A garment care device, characterized in that, Includes the atomizing module of the garment care device as described in any one of claims 1-5 and / or the cylinder assembly of the garment care device as described in any one of claims 6-9.

11. The garment care device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: The dispensing structure is connected to the atomizing module to deliver aromatherapy liquid or disinfectant to the atomizing module.

12. The garment care device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: A sensor is installed close to the atomizing module to detect the liquid state at the atomizing module.

13. The garment care device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: A temperature control module, which is connected to the atomization module, is used to detect and adjust the atomization temperature.

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