Dishwasher

Abstract

The utility model relates to kitchen appliance technical field discloses dish washer, include: inner bag, element to be supplied with electricity, power generation element is connected in inner bag, power generation element is connected with element to be supplied with electricity, power generation element is used for when water flow impact inner bag, utilize the deformation of inner bag and carry out power generation, storage element is connected with power generation element, element to be supplied with electricity, control element is connected with power generation element, element to be supplied with electricity and storage element, is used for the electric quantity of power generation element generation supplies element to be supplied with electricity and / or storage element, through setting up power generation element on the inner bag of dish washer, power generation element can work in dish washer, water flow impact inner bag, utilize the deformation of inner bag and carry out power generation, and control element can supply the power generation of power generation element to element to be supplied with electricity and / or storage element according to need, to be ready for subsequent use, and need not the supply of commercial power, has saved the power consumption of dish washer greatly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically to a dishwasher. Background Technology

[0002] Dishwashers, as automated devices for cleaning kitchen tableware, are widely used in homes and businesses. They automatically clean bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, and other tableware, primarily removing food residue and grease from the surface through the combined action of a spray system, heating elements, and detergent.

[0003] To improve the cleaning ability of dishes, the dishwasher heats the water by energizing the heating element during operation, and dries the dishes by energizing the drying mode. Therefore, the heating element, control element and drying fan need to be powered during the operation of the dishwasher, which requires electricity.

[0004] The heating elements, control elements, and drying fans of existing dishwashers are all connected to the mains power grid and are powered by the mains power grid, which results in dishwashers consuming a large amount of electricity. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a dishwasher to solve the problem of high power consumption of existing dishwashers.

[0006] This utility model provides a dishwasher, comprising:

[0007] Inner liner;

[0008] Components to be powered;

[0009] A power generation element is connected to the inner liner and is connected to the element to be powered. The power generation element is used to generate electricity by utilizing the deformation of the inner liner when water flows and impacts it.

[0010] An energy storage element is connected to the power generation element and the element to be powered.

[0011] A control element, connected to the power generation element, the element to be powered, and the energy storage element, is used to supply the electricity generated by the power generation element to the element to be powered and / or the energy storage element.

[0012] Beneficial effects: By installing a power generation element on the inner tub of the dishwasher, the power generation element can generate electricity by utilizing the deformation of the inner tub when the dishwasher is working and the water flow impacts the inner tub. By installing an energy storage element and a control element connected to the power generation element, the control element can supply the power generated by the power generation element to the components to be powered and / or the energy storage element as needed for subsequent use. The power generation element generates electricity by deforming the dishwasher itself, without the need to introduce additional energy, and can supply the power generated to the components to be powered and / or the energy storage element inside the dishwasher, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the components to be powered, or store the power generated in the energy storage element 3 for subsequent use, without the need for the mains power supply, which greatly saves the power consumption of the dishwasher.

[0013] In one optional implementation, the component to be powered includes:

[0014] An auxiliary heating element is located inside the inner tank and is used to heat the water flow in washing mode.

[0015] And / or, a drying fan, located outside the inner liner, for drying tableware in drying mode.

[0016] In one alternative implementation, the power generation element is provided in multiple forms;

[0017] And / or, the power generation element is disposed on the outer wall of the inner liner;

[0018] And / or, the power generation element is a piezoelectric element.

[0019] Beneficial effects: By setting multiple power generation elements, the power generation of the power generation elements can be increased to ensure the power supply needs of the elements to be powered; by placing the power generation elements on the outer wall of the inner tank, it is convenient to assemble the power generation elements and can prevent the water flow inside the inner tank from affecting the power generation elements; by setting the power generation elements as piezoelectric sheets, the structure is simple, easy to obtain, and the cost is low.

[0020] In one alternative embodiment, a plurality of the power generation elements are disposed on at least two outer walls of the inner liner.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the power generation elements on the same outer wall of the inner liner are arranged in series;

[0022] And / or, the power generation elements on different outer walls of the inner liner are arranged in parallel.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the power generation element is fitted into the inner liner.

[0024] Beneficial effects: By fitting the power generation element to the inner liner, there is no gap between the power generation element and the inner liner. The power generation element can deform with the deformation of the inner liner, and the linkage between the two is better, thereby increasing the power generation.

[0025] In one alternative embodiment, the power generation element is glued to the inner liner.

[0026] In one alternative embodiment, the power generation element is positioned near the center of the inner liner.

[0027] Beneficial effects: Since the middle part of the inner liner is weaker and more prone to deformation, by placing the power generation element closer to the middle of the inner liner, the amount of deformation of the power generation element can be increased, thereby increasing the power generation.

[0028] In one alternative implementation, the dishwasher includes:

[0029] A base is located below the inner liner, and the energy storage element and the control element are fixed on the base;

[0030] And / or, an outer shell, the outer shell being spaced apart from the outer side of the inner liner, and a sound insulation structure being provided between the outer shell and the inner liner.

[0031] Beneficial effects: The base facilitates the installation of energy storage and control components; the outer casing enhances the overall aesthetics of the dishwasher; and the sound insulation structure between the outer casing and the inner tub reduces noise and improves the user experience.

[0032] In one alternative embodiment, the sound insulation structure is sound insulation cotton. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating one embodiment of a dishwasher control method according to the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating another embodiment of a dishwasher control method according to this utility model.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a dishwasher control device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control element of the dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0040] 1. Inner liner; 2. Power generation element; 3. Energy storage element; 4. Control element; 5. Auxiliary heating element; 6. Drying fan; 7. Base; 8. Ventilation opening;

[0041] 10. Processor; 20. Memory; 30. Input device; 40. Output device. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0043] Dishwashers, as automated devices for cleaning kitchen tableware, are widely used in homes and businesses. They automatically clean bowls, chopsticks, plates, dishes, knives, forks, and other tableware, primarily removing food residue and grease from the surface through the combined action of a spray system, heating elements, and detergent.

[0044] To improve the cleaning ability of dishes, the dishwasher heats the water by energizing the heating element during operation, and dries the dishes by energizing the drying mode. Therefore, the heating element, control element and drying fan need to be powered during the operation of the dishwasher, which requires electricity.

[0045] The heating elements, control elements, and drying fans of existing dishwashers are all connected to the mains power grid and are powered by the mains power grid, which results in dishwashers consuming a large amount of electricity.

[0046] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a dishwasher.

[0047] The following is combined Figures 1 to 5 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dishwasher is provided, comprising:

[0049] Inner liner 1;

[0050] Components to be powered;

[0051] The power generation element 2 is connected to the inner tank 1 and is connected to the element to be powered. The power generation element 2 is used to generate electricity by utilizing the deformation of the inner tank 1 when the water flow impacts the inner tank 1.

[0052] Energy storage element 3 is connected to power generation element 2 and the element to be powered.

[0053] The control element 4 is connected to the power generation element 2, the power supply element, and the energy storage element 3, and is used to supply the electricity generated by the power generation element 2 to the power supply element and / or the energy storage element 3.

[0054] By installing a power generation element 2 on the inner tub 1 of the dishwasher, the power generation element 2 can generate electricity by utilizing the deformation of the inner tub 1 when the dishwasher is working and the water flow impacts the inner tub 1. By installing an energy storage element 3 and a control element 4 connected to the power generation element 2, the control element 4 can supply the power generated by the power generation element 2 to the components to be powered and / or the energy storage element 3 as needed for subsequent use. The power generation element 2 generates electricity by deforming the dishwasher itself, without the need to introduce additional energy, and can supply the power generated to the components to be powered and / or the energy storage element 3 inside the dishwasher, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the components to be powered, or store the power generated in the energy storage element 3 for subsequent use, without the need for the power supply from the mains power grid, which greatly saves the power consumption of the dishwasher.

[0055] The dishwasher's operating modes are mainly divided into washing mode and drying mode. Different operating modes require different power-supply components. In one embodiment, the power-supply components include:

[0056] An auxiliary heating element 5 is located inside the inner tank 1 and is used to heat the water flow in the washing mode.

[0057] The drying fan 6 is located outside the inner tank 1 and is used to dry tableware in the drying mode.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the auxiliary heating element 5 is a low-power heating wire, which is located inside the inner tank 1 and is used to heat the water flow inside the inner tank 1 during the washing mode.

[0059] The dishwasher also includes a main heating element, which is a high-power heating wire. The power of the main heating element is greater than that of the auxiliary heating element. When the dishwasher is in washing mode, at the beginning of the washing process, the main heating element heats the washing water to a preset temperature, such as from 20°C to 45°C, so that the enzymes in the dishwasher detergent have the highest activity. Then the main heating element is turned off and the auxiliary heating element 5 is turned on. The auxiliary heating element 5 has a lower power and consumes less electricity. The auxiliary heating element 5 can operate using electricity supplied by the generator and can slow down the temperature drop of the washing water during the washing mode, so as to ensure that the enzymes in the dishwasher detergent maintain a high activity and improve the cleaning effect.

[0060] In other embodiments, the dishwasher may also exclude the auxiliary heating element 5 and include only the main heating element.

[0061] like Figure 1 As shown, the drying fan 6 is fixed on the outer wall of the inner liner 1, and the outer wall of the inner liner 1 is provided with a vent 8 for blowing air into the inner liner 1 to dry the tableware in the drying mode.

[0062] There are no specific restrictions on the fixing method between the drying fan 6 and the inner liner 1. It can be glued, fixed with screws, or other fixing methods.

[0063] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the element to be powered may only include the auxiliary heating element 5, or only the drying fan 6, or if the power generation of the power generation element 2 is sufficient, the element to be powered may also be the main heating element; or the element to be powered may be other elements, which can be adjusted and determined according to the elements that need to be powered when the dishwasher is actually working, and no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0064] Specifically, the energy storage element 3 is a storage battery. The storage battery, heating wire, and drying fan 6 are all connected to different terminals of the control element 4.

[0065] like Figure 1 As shown, there are multiple power generation elements 2. By setting multiple power generation elements 2, the power generation of power generation elements 2 can be increased to ensure the power supply needs of the components to be powered.

[0066] The power generation element 2 is located on the outer wall of the inner tank 1. This arrangement facilitates the assembly of the power generation element 2 and prevents water flow within the inner tank 1 from affecting it. Alternatively, the power generation element 2 can be located on the inner wall of the inner tank 1. In this case, a waterproof layer can be provided on the inside of the power generation element 2 to prevent damage from washing water.

[0067] In one embodiment, the power generation element 2 is disposed on at least two outer walls of the inner liner 1.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, power generation elements 2 are installed on the three outer walls of the inner liner 1, that is... Figure 1 The left wall, right wall, and rear wall of the inner liner. As an alternative implementation, the power generation element 2 may be provided on only one outer wall of the inner liner 1, or the power generation element 2 may be provided on more outer walls of the inner liner 1, such as on the top wall.

[0069] Multiple power generation elements 2 are provided on the outer wall of each inner liner 1. By providing multiple power generation elements 2 on the outer wall of each inner liner 1, the total power generation of the power generation elements 2 can be increased to ensure the power supply demand.

[0070] In this configuration, multiple power generation elements 2 on the same outer wall are connected in series, while power generation elements 2 on different outer walls are connected in parallel. Alternatively, multiple power generation elements 2 on the same outer wall can be connected in parallel, while power generation elements 2 on different outer walls can be connected in series.

[0071] Specifically, the power generation element 2 is a piezoelectric element. By setting the power generation element 2 as a piezoelectric element, the structure is simpler, easier to obtain and assemble, and the cost is also lower. As an alternative implementation, the power generation element 2 can also be other elements capable of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as nanogenerators; no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0072] In order to enable the power generation element 2 to deform better with the deformation of the inner liner 1, in one embodiment, the power generation element 2 is tightly fitted to the inner liner 1, so that there is no gap between the power generation element 2 and the inner liner 1, the power generation element 2 can deform with the deformation of the inner liner 1, the linkage between the two is better, and thus the power generation is increased.

[0073] Specifically, the power generation element 2 is glued to the inner liner 1. An adhesive layer can be provided on the side of the power generation element 2 closest to the inner liner 1, allowing the power generation element 2 to be directly attached to the outer wall of the inner liner 1. As an alternative implementation, the power generation element 2 can also be connected to the outer wall of the inner liner 1 in other ways, as long as it can fix the power generation element 2 and the inner liner 1 as a whole.

[0074] Since the middle part of the inner liner 1 is weaker and more prone to deformation, in one embodiment, the power generation element 2 is positioned close to the middle of the inner liner 1 to increase the deformation of the power generation element 2 and thus increase the power generation. As an alternative implementation, the power generation element 2 can also be located at other positions within the inner liner 1.

[0075] To better ensure that the power generation element 2 can deform with the inner tub 1, in one embodiment, the thickness of the inner tub 1 of the dishwasher can be set to be relatively smaller than that of existing dishwashers, thereby facilitating deformation when water flows over the inner tub 1. As an alternative implementation, the thickness of the inner tub 1 of the dishwasher can also be the same as that of the inner tub 1 of existing dishwashers.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, the dishwasher includes a base 7 located below the inner tub 1, and a power storage element 3 and a control element 4 are fixed on the base 7. The base 7 facilitates the placement of the power storage element 3 and the control element 4.

[0077] The dishwasher includes an outer shell, spaced apart from the inner tub 1 and the base 7 on the outside. A power generation element 2 is located between the outer shell and the inner tub 1, and a sound insulation structure is also provided between the power generation element 2 and the outer shell. By setting up the outer shell, the overall appearance of the dishwasher can be made more aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the sound insulation structure between the outer shell and the inner tub can reduce the noise of the dishwasher and improve the user experience.

[0078] Specifically, the sound insulation structure is sound-absorbing cotton. In its design, the density of the sound-absorbing cotton can be set relatively higher than that of existing dishwasher sound-absorbing cotton to ensure sound insulation effectiveness. Alternatively, the thickness of the sound-absorbing cotton can be unrestricted. Furthermore, other forms of sound insulation structures can also be used, without further limitations.

[0079] As an alternative implementation, the dishwasher may not include the base 7, but instead place the energy storage element 3 and the control element 4 in the gap between the inner tub 1 and the base 7.

[0080] When the dishwasher starts working in the washing mode, the washing pump starts working. Some water will wash the dishes and some water will wash the side wall of the inner tub 1. The water will wash the side wall of the inner tub 1 and cause it to deform. Since multiple power generation elements 2 are closely attached to the three outer sides of the side wall of the inner tub 1, the deformation of the inner tub 1 will cause the power generation elements 2 to deform, thereby causing the power generation elements 2 to generate electricity.

[0081] The electricity generated by the deformation of the power generation element 2 is used to charge the energy storage element 3. The energy storage element 3 can provide power to the drying fan 6 when the dishwasher is in drying mode to ensure the normal operation of the drying fan 6.

[0082] The auxiliary heating element 5 is installed at the bottom of the inner tank 1 to heat the washing water in the inner tank 1. In the washing mode, the electricity generated by the power generation element 2 can also be used to supply the auxiliary heating element 5 so that the activity of the enzymes in the dishwashing powder in the washing water is maximized, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the tableware.

[0083] The power generation element 2 charges the energy storage element 3 to provide power to the drying fan 6 during the drying stage, or to charge the auxiliary heating element 5 during the washing mode. This eliminates the need for an external power grid to power the drying fan 6 or the auxiliary heating element 5, greatly reducing the power consumption of the dishwasher.

[0084] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a dishwasher is specifically provided. It should be noted that the steps shown in the flowchart in the accompanying drawings can be executed in a computer system such as a set of computer-executable instructions. Furthermore, although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases the steps shown or described may be executed in a different order than that shown here.

[0085] The control method for the dishwasher can be applied to the control element 4 of the dishwasher mentioned above, such as a CPU or microcontroller. Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a dishwasher control method according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the process includes the following steps:

[0086] Step S101: Detect the current power information of the energy storage element 3 and calculate the full charge time required to fully charge the energy storage element 3.

[0087] Specifically, in one embodiment, the energy storage element 3 is a battery. The current energy level of the energy storage element 3 can be detected by a power sensor and compared with the energy storage element 3 when it is fully charged to calculate the time required to fully charge the energy storage element 3. As an alternative implementation, the current energy level of the energy storage element 3 can also be detected by a current sensor.

[0088] Step S102: Based on the relationship between the full charge time and the washing time of the current washing mode, control the power generation element 2 to provide power to the energy storage element 3 and / or the power supply element in the current washing mode.

[0089] Specifically, the component to be powered in the current washing mode is the auxiliary heating element 5.

[0090] Since dishwashers typically have multiple washing modes, the washing time of the current washing mode here refers to the washing time of the washing mode selected by the user, so that the power supply of the power generation element 2 can be more targeted.

[0091] By detecting the battery's charge level and calculating the charging time required to fully charge the battery, the charging time is compared with the washing time of the dishwasher's washing mode to control the power generation element 2 to supply power to the battery and / or auxiliary heating element 5, thereby saving the power consumption of the entire dishwasher.

[0092] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, step S102 specifically includes:

[0093] Step S1021: Determine whether the full charge time is less than the washing time of the current washing mode.

[0094] By comparing the charging time of the energy storage element 3 with the washing time of the current washing mode, the power generation element 2 can be used to specifically determine whether to supply power to the energy storage element 3 or the auxiliary heating element 5, thereby improving power utilization. When the charging time of the battery is less than the washing time of the current washing mode, it indicates that the battery has sufficient power, and step S1022 can be executed. When the charging time of the battery is greater than or equal to the washing time of the current washing mode, it indicates that the battery has insufficient power, and step S1023 can be executed.

[0095] Step S1022: Control the power generation element 2 to provide at least the power to the auxiliary heating element 5.

[0096] Specifically, the power generation element 2 first provides power to the auxiliary heating element 5 for a preset time, and then the power generation element 2 provides power to the energy storage element 3. As an alternative implementation, the power generation element 2 may only provide power to the auxiliary heating element 5. In this case, when the auxiliary heating element 5 is not working, some of the power generated by the power generation element 2 will be wasted, and the utilization rate of the power generation of the power generation element 2 will not reach its maximum.

[0097] Here, the control generator 2 first provides power to the auxiliary heating element 5 for a preset time. The preset time is the difference between the washing time of the current washing mode and the time required to fully charge the battery storage element 3. For example, if the user selects a washing time of 1 hour for the current washing mode and the time required to fully charge the battery storage element 3 is 15 minutes, then the preset time is 45 minutes. Of course, the preset time can also be other times and can be adjusted according to actual needs; there are no major restrictions here.

[0098] When the dishwasher is in washing mode, the dishwasher detergent contains enzymes. The activity of these enzymes is affected by temperature; their activity is highest when the water reaches the set temperature. Since the water temperature is low at the beginning of the wash cycle, the main heating element must first accelerate the water temperature to the set temperature. This ensures that the enzymes reach their peak activity earlier, resulting in better cleaning of the dishes. Because the main heating element has high power consumption, it can be turned off once the washing water reaches the set temperature. At this point, the auxiliary heating element 5 can be turned on. Therefore, the charging time of the battery storage element 3 is shorter than that of the washing cycle. During the washing cycle, the power generation element 2 first provides power to the auxiliary heating element 5, which continuously heats the washing water, slows down the rate of water temperature drop, ensures enzyme activity, and improves the cleaning effect on the dishes. After the power generation element 2 provides power to the auxiliary heating element 5 for a preset time, the power generation element 2 continues to provide power to the energy storage element 3, so that the remaining power generated by the power generation element 2 can be stored by the energy storage element 3 for later use. This ensures that the power generated by the power generation element 2 in the washing mode can be used rationally without waste, greatly improving the power utilization rate.

[0099] Step S1023: Control the power generation element 2 to provide power to the energy storage element 3.

[0100] When the charging time is greater than or equal to the washing time of the washing mode, the control generator 2 provides power to the storage element 3. In this way, the power generated by the generator 2 in the washing mode can be stored by the storage element 3 for subsequent use, which greatly improves the power utilization rate.

[0101] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the power generation element 2 may be controlled to provide power only to the energy storage element 3 based on the relationship between the full charge time and the washing time of the current washing mode. In this case, the auxiliary heating element 5 may or may not work, and no restrictions are imposed here. Alternatively, the power generation element 2 may be controlled to provide power only to the components to be powered in the current washing mode, such as the auxiliary heating element 5. Or the power generation element 2 may be controlled to provide power to other components to be powered, such as the main heating element.

[0102] In one embodiment, after controlling the power generation element 2 to provide power to the energy storage element 3, the control method includes:

[0103] Step S103: When the dishwasher is in drying mode, control the energy storage element 3 to provide power to the drying fan 6.

[0104] Since the drying mode is after the washing mode, the power generation element 2 will charge the energy storage element 3 in the washing mode. In the drying mode, the energy storage element 3 directly provides power to the drying fan 6, without the need for the grid to supply power to the drying fan 6, which can reduce the power consumption of the dishwasher.

[0105] In one embodiment, after step S103, the control method includes:

[0106] Step S104: Determine whether the power supplied by the energy storage element 3 to the drying fan 6 is sufficient to enable the drying fan 6 to operate until the drying mode ends.

[0107] Since the generator 2 may not be able to fully charge the storage element 3 during the washing mode, the storage element 3 is used to power the drying fan 6 during the drying mode. However, the power supply from the storage element 3 may not be sufficient for the drying fan 6 to continue operating until the drying mode ends, thus failing to achieve the desired drying effect. To prevent the drying fan 6 from losing power before the drying mode ends, it is necessary to determine whether the power supplied by the storage element 3 is sufficient for the drying fan 6 to operate until the drying mode ends. If the power supplied by the storage element 3 is insufficient for the drying fan 6 to operate until the drying mode ends, step S105 is executed. If the power supplied by the storage element 3 is sufficient for the drying fan 6 to operate until the drying mode ends, no further operation is performed, and the storage element 3 can directly continue to supply power to the drying fan 6 until the drying mode ends.

[0108] Step S105: Control the drying fan 6 to connect to the power grid to complete the drying mode.

[0109] By determining whether the power supply of the energy storage element 3 is sufficient for the drying fan 6 to work until the drying mode ends, when the power supply is insufficient, the drying fan 6 is connected to the power grid to ensure the completion of the drying mode. When the power supply is sufficient, the energy storage element 3 is controlled to continuously supply power to the drying fan 6 in the drying mode, thereby reducing the power consumption of the dishwasher.

[0110] This embodiment also provides a dishwasher control device for implementing the above embodiments and preferred embodiments; details already described will not be repeated. As used below, the term "module" can refer to a combination of software and / or hardware that implements a predetermined function. Although the device described in the following embodiments is preferably implemented in software, hardware implementation, or a combination of software and hardware, is also possible and contemplated.

[0111] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a control device for a dishwasher is also provided, for use in the aforementioned dishwasher, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the control device includes:

[0112] The first processing module is used to detect the current power information of the energy storage element 3 and calculate the full charging time required to fully charge the energy storage element 3.

[0113] The second processing module is used to control the power generation element 2 to provide power to the energy storage element 3 and / or the power supply element in the washing mode according to the relationship between the full charge time and the washing time of the current washing mode.

[0114] The further functional descriptions of the above modules and units are the same as those of the corresponding method embodiments described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0115] In this embodiment, the dishwasher control device is presented in the form of a functional unit. Here, a unit refers to an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) circuit, a processor 10 and a memory 20 that execute one or more software or fixed programs, and / or other devices that can provide the above functions.

[0116] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control element 4 of the dishwasher provided in an optional embodiment of this utility model, as shown below. Figure 5As shown, the control element 4 includes one or more processors 10, memory 20, and interfaces for connecting the components, including high-speed interfaces and low-speed interfaces. The components communicate with each other using different buses and can be mounted on a common motherboard or otherwise installed as needed. The processor 10 can process instructions executed within the computer device, including instructions stored in or on memory 20 to display graphical information of a GUI on an external input / output device (such as a display device coupled to the interface). In some alternative embodiments, multiple processors 10 and / or multiple buses can be used with multiple memories 20 if desired. Similarly, multiple computer devices can be connected, each providing some of the necessary operations (e.g., as a server array, a group of blade servers, or a multiprocessor system). Figure 5 Take a processor 10 as an example.

[0117] Processor 10 may be a central processing unit, a network processor, or a combination thereof. Processor 10 may further include a hardware chip. The hardware chip may be an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), or a combination thereof. The programmable logic device may be a complex programmable logic device (CAMP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a general-purpose array logic (GDA), or any combination thereof.

[0118] The memory 20 stores instructions executable by at least one processor 10 to cause at least one processor 10 to perform the method shown in the above embodiments.

[0119] The memory 20 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and applications required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the computer device. Furthermore, the memory 20 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-transitory memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other non-transitory solid-state storage device. In some alternative embodiments, the memory 20 may optionally include remotely located memories 20 relative to the processor 10, which can be connected to the computer device via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0120] The memory 20 may include volatile memory, such as random access memory; the memory 20 may also include non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, hard disk or solid-state drive; the memory 20 may also include a combination of the above types of memory 20.

[0121] The main control unit also includes an input device 30 and an output device 40. The processor 10, memory 20, input device 30, and output device 40 can be connected via a bus or other means. Figure 5 Taking the example of a connection between China and Israel via a bus.

[0122] Input device 30 can receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the computer device, such as a touchscreen, keypad, mouse, trackpad, touchpad, joystick, one or more mouse buttons, trackball, joystick, etc. Output device 40 may include display devices, auxiliary lighting devices (e.g., LEDs), and haptic feedback devices (e.g., vibration motors). The aforementioned display devices include, but are not limited to, liquid crystal displays, light-emitting diodes, displays, and plasma displays. In some alternative embodiments, the display device may be a touchscreen.

[0123] This utility model embodiment also provides a computer-readable storage medium. The methods described above according to this utility model embodiment can be implemented in hardware or firmware, or implemented as computer code that can be recorded on a storage medium, or implemented as computer code downloaded via a network and originally stored on a remote storage medium or a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium and then stored on a local storage medium. Thus, the methods described herein can be processed by software stored on a storage medium using a general-purpose computer, a dedicated processor, or programmable or dedicated hardware. The storage medium can be a magnetic disk, optical disk, read-only memory, random access memory, flash memory, hard disk, or solid-state drive, etc.; further, the storage medium can also include combinations of the above types of memory. It is understood that a computer, processor, microprocessor controller, or programmable hardware includes storage components capable of storing or receiving software or computer code, which, when accessed and executed by the computer, processor, or hardware, implements the methods shown in the above embodiments.

[0124] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A dishwasher, characterized in that, include: Inner liner (1); Components to be powered; A power generation element (2) is connected to the inner liner (1). The power generation element (2) is connected to the element to be powered. The power generation element (2) is used to generate electricity by utilizing the deformation of the inner liner (1) when water flow impacts the inner liner (1). The energy storage element (3) is connected to the power generation element (2) and the element to be powered. A control element (4) is connected to the power generation element (2), the power supply element and the energy storage element (3) for supplying the power generated by the power generation element (2) to the power supply element and / or the energy storage element (3).

2. The dishwasher according to claim 1, characterized in that, The component to be powered includes: An auxiliary heating element (5) is provided inside the inner tank (1) for heating the water flow in the washing mode; And / or, a drying fan (6), located outside the inner liner (1), is used to dry tableware in drying mode.

3. The dishwasher according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The power generation element (2) is provided in multiple forms; And / or, the power generation element (2) is disposed on the outer wall of the inner liner (1); And / or, the power generation element (2) is a piezoelectric element.

4. The dishwasher according to claim 3, characterized in that, Multiple power generation elements (2) are disposed on at least two outer walls of the inner liner (1).

5. The dishwasher according to claim 4, characterized in that, The power generation elements on the same outer wall of the inner liner (1) are arranged in series; And / or, the power generation elements on different outer walls of the inner liner (1) are arranged in parallel.

6. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, and 5, characterized in that, The power generation element (2) is fitted to the inner liner (1).

7. The dishwasher according to claim 6, characterized in that, The power generation element (2) is glued to the inner liner (1).

8. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7, characterized in that, The power generation element (2) is located near the center of the inner liner (1).

9. The dishwasher according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7, characterized in that, The dishwasher includes: A base is located below the inner liner (1), and the energy storage element (3) and the control element (4) are fixed on the base; And / or, an outer shell, the outer shell being spaced apart on the outside of the inner liner (1), and a sound insulation structure being provided between the outer shell and the inner liner (1).

10. The dishwasher according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sound insulation structure is sound insulation cotton.

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