Laundry treatment device, and control method and apparatus therefor

Abstract

A control method for a laundry treatment apparatus (104), comprising: (S202) controlling a water inlet valve to supply water to the space inside a door of a laundry treatment apparatus (104) by means of a nozzle of a second supply pipe; and (S204) determining start or stop of water inflow, and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus (104) to dispense washing foam to a load within a laundry treatment chamber. Also provided are a laundry treatment apparatus (104) and control apparatus using the control method. The method can not only reduce the ability of laundry to absorb water from the washing foam, enabling more detergent solution to hit the surface of the laundry and the water surface to generate more foam, thereby enhancing the generation effect of the washing foam, but also allow detergent components in a detergent to fully come into contact with stains, improving the stain removal effect on the laundry.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims benefit of Chinese Application No. 202311383100.2, entitled "LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR", and filed on October 23, 2023, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and in particular to a control method and device for a laundry treatment apparatus.BACKGROUND

[0003] Washing machines, washer-dryers and other laundry treatment apparatuses have become indispensable household electrical appliances in family life. The use of laundry treatment apparatuses for laundry treatment brings great convenience to users' daily lives.

[0004] In the related art, during the laundry treatment process of a laundry treatment apparatus, the conventional approach is to dispense detergent into the tub of the laundry treatment apparatus and fill water to a preset water level for laundry washing. However, such an approach fails to effectively bring the detergent components into full contact with the laundry, and is also not conducive to the generation of washing foam, thus resulting in poor stain removal efficiency during the laundry treatment process.SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the above, the present application provides a control method, apparatus, electronic device and storage medium for a laundry treatment apparatus, so as to at least solve the technical problems in the related art, namely, it fails to effectively bring the washing components into full contact with the laundry, unfavorable for generating washing foam, and resulting in poor decontamination effect during the laundry treatment process.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus is provided, which comprises the following. Water is introduced into a laundry treatment chamber, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to a load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a control device for a laundry treatment apparatus is provided, comprising: a water introduction unit configured to introduce water into a laundry treatment chamber; and a dispensing unit configured to determine that the water introduction starts or stops and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to a load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application, an electronic device is further provided, comprising a memory and a processor. The memory stores a computer program, and the processor is configured to execute the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the first aspect through the computer program.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, in which a computer program is stored. The computer program is configured to, when run, execute the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the first aspect.

[0010] In the embodiments of the present application, water is introduced into the laundry treatment chamber, the start or stop of water introduction is determined, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber. Compared with the related art in which detergent and water are directly dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber for mixing, the present application can make the detergent components in the detergent fully contact with the stains on the laundry. Moreover, the manner of introducing water first and then dispensing washing foam can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the washing foam, enable more detergent solution to impinge on the laundry surface and the water surface to generate more foam, and enhance the generation effect of the washing foam. In addition, the present application can effectively shorten the time for forming the washing environment, facilitate the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improve the efficiency of laundry treatment while enhancing the decontamination effect of the laundry. After the laundry in the wash tub is soaked, its volume will be reduced accordingly, which also facilitates the washing foam to cover more areas of the laundry and improves the decontamination effect on the laundry. In addition, due to the synchronous implementation of water introduction and washing foam dispensing, the present application can effectively shorten the time for forming a washing environment, facilitate the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improve the decontamination effect on laundry while enhancing the efficiency of laundry treatment.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments set forth below, various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. The accompanying drawings are provided solely for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, like components are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0012] Upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments set forth below, various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. The accompanying drawings are provided solely for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, like components are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an application environment of an optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 2 is a schematic flow chart of an optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of still another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 6 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 7 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of a control device for a laundry treatment apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 9 is a schematic structural view of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in a clear and comprehensive manner below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0014] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present invention as well as the aforesaid accompanying drawings are used to distinguish between similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data used may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be practiced in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprise" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or apparatus comprising a series of steps or units need not be limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may comprise other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or are inherent to such processes, methods, products or apparatuses.

[0015] Optionally, according to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus is provided. As an optional implementation manner, the control method for a laundry treatment apparatus may be applied, but is not limited to, the application environment as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 1, user 102 may perform human-computer interaction with the laundry treatment apparatus 104. The laundry treatment apparatus 104 comprises a memory 106 and a processor 108. In the present embodiment, the laundry treatment apparatus 104 may perform, but is not limited to, the following operations of: introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber of the laundry treatment apparatus 104; determining the start or stop of water introduction, and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus 104 to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber. The above-mentioned laundry treatment apparatus 104 may be various types of laundry treatment equipment such as a washing machine and a washer-dryer. The above are only examples, which are not limited in this embodiment.

[0016] In the related art, during the laundry treatment process of a laundry treatment apparatus, the conventional approach is to dispense detergent into the wash tub of the laundry treatment apparatus and fill water to a preset water level simultaneously for laundry washing. However, this approach fails to effectively bring the detergent components into full contact with the laundry, fails to thoroughly mix detergent with air and is unfavorable for generating washing foam, and thus resulting in poor stain removal efficiency during the laundry treatment process.

[0017] To address the aforesaid technical problem, in an optional implementation manner, as shown in FIG. 2, a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application is provided, which control method comprises the following operations.

[0018] At S202, water is introduced into a laundry treatment chamber.

[0019] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment chamber comprises a wash tub, a drying drum or the like. Although the embodiments of the present application are described by taking the wash tub as an example, it does not have any limiting effect on the present application. After receiving a laundry treatment water introduction instruction, the laundry treatment apparatus may introduce water into the wash tub. The water amount may be determined according to the load amount, and may also be determined according to user input. After water is introduced into the wash tub, the laundry can be fully soaked, and the stain cleaning effect of the laundry is improved. It should be noted that the water introduction operation in the embodiments of the present application may be performed by introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber through a common nozzle, or may be performed by introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber through an atomizing nozzle.

[0020] In addition, in some embodiments of the present application, water is sprayed into the wash tub through the atomizing nozzle, and air is mixed into the water to form fine and dense micro-foam. This can enhance the rinsing effect of water on the laundry, thereby achieving water saving and shortening the rinsing time.

[0021] At S204, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0022] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, washing foam is dispensed onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber through a member which comprises but is not limited to the dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly comprises a detergent mixing chamber, which is configured to mix the detergent and water to form a detergent solution. The detergent solution formed by mixing detergent and water passes through an atomizing nozzle of the dispensing assembly and is dispensed onto the load in a foamed state. The surface of the load is in direct contact with the high-concentration foamed detergent solution, which can enhance the washing effect on the laundry. Furthermore, the foam forms a foam film in the inner tub, which helps prevent the foamed detergent solution from flowing out of the inner tub of the wash tub, thereby enabling the detergent solution to fully contact the laundry. The detergent herein comprises liquid detergent and / or solid detergent. Liquid detergent may comprise a cleaning agent and a fabric softener, and solid detergent may comprise detergent powder, solid cleaning agent and detergent pods. The load comprises various laundry or other items to be cleaned.

[0023] In the prior art, among the detergent dispensing methods of laundry treatment apparatuses, most directly dispense the detergent solution between the inner and outer tubs of the laundry treatment apparatus, or directly dispense the detergent solution onto the load. However, these two methods fail to effectively bring the detergent components into full contact with the laundry, and also difficult to mix a large amount of air to the detergent, resulting in poor stain removal efficiency. In the present application, water is introduced first to soak the laundry, and then washing foam is dispensed, which can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the washing foam, so that more detergent solution beats at the surface of the laundry and the water surface to generate more foam, facilitating the generation of washing foam. In addition, in the present application, the detergent in foam form is directly dispensed onto the load or the water surface. The detergent solution in foam form can increase its coverage area in the wash tub, thereby increasing the wetted area of the laundry, enlarging the contact area between the detergent solution and the laundry, enabling the detergent components to fully contact with stains, and further improving the washing effect of the detergent on the laundry. The atomized or foamed detergent solution is sprayed onto the load, which can reduce the impact on the already formed washing foam. The mechanical force generated by the rupture of the washing foam acts on the surface of the laundry, which can further improve the decontamination effect on the laundry. After the laundry in the wash tub is soaked, its volume will be reduced accordingly, which also facilitates the washing foam to cover more areas of the laundry and improves the decontamination effect on the laundry.

[0024] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the laundry may also be treated by dispensing washing foam while introducing water into the wash tub. For example, water may be introduced into the wash tub and washing foam may be dispensed synchronously through two supply pipelines. Based on the above, the present application can effectively shorten the time required for forming the washing environment, which is conducive to quickly meeting the conditions required for washing, and can improve the decontamination effect of the laundry and also enhance the efficiency of the laundry treatment.

[0025] As an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S302, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through a first supply pipeline.

[0026] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly comprising a first supply pipeline. The water outlet of the first supply pipeline may be connected to the side of the door body of the wash tub facing the inner tub, or may be connected into the inner tub of the wash tub.

[0027] In one example, the nozzle connected to the first supply pipeline in the wash tub may be an atomizing nozzle. The high-pressure water flow sprayed through the atomizing nozzle can bring additional mechanical force, which is conducive to scouring the stains on the load and improving the stain cleaning effect.

[0028] At S304, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0029] The operation S304 has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S402, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the space on an inner side of the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus through the liquid outlet of the first supply pipeline.

[0031] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the operation of introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber through the nozzle of the first supply pipeline comprises, but is not limited to, introducing water into the space on the inner side of the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus. In one example, the water inlet valve may be controlled to introduce water toward the window of the laundry treatment apparatus through the first supply pipeline. The window may be a door glass on the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus, or other windows through which the washing state in the wash tub can be observed. The liquid outlet of the first supply pipeline is arranged toward the door glass of the laundry treatment apparatus. The water inlet valve introduce water toward the window of the laundry treatment apparatus through the first supply pipeline can scour the door glass and improve the cleanliness of the door glass, and further facilitate the user to observe the washing state in the wash tub, bring a better visual effect to the user, increase user satisfaction and improve the user experience.

[0032] S404, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0033] The operation S404 has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0034] In one or more embodiments, the operation of introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises: the laundry treatment chamber is driven to rotate at a first rotation speed and / or in a first rhythm, and water is introduced into the rotating laundry treatment chamber synchronously.

[0035] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, when water is introduced into the laundry treatment chamber, water is introduced while the wash tub is controlled to rotate. This ensures that water is uniformly sprayed onto the load, so that the laundry is fully soaked and the stain cleaning effect of the laundry is improved. In one example, the first rotation speed may be 35 revolutions per minute, the rotation duration of the first rhythm may be 20 seconds, and the stop duration of the first rhythm is 5 seconds. The operation of driving the wash tub to rotate at the first rotation speed and in the first rhythm, and synchronously introducing water into the wash tub comprises: controlling the wash tub to rotate at a constant speed of 35 revolutions per minute and introducing water into the wash tub. The wash tub is rotated at a constant speed of 35 revolutions per minute for 20 seconds and then stopped for 5 seconds, and then the wash tub is continuously controlled to rotate in the rhythm of rotating for 20 seconds and stopping for 5 seconds.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S502, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0037] At S504, it is determined that the water introduction is stopped, and the water inlet valve is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0038] Specifically, the first supply pipeline in the embodiments of the present application may also be configured to dispense washing foam to the load. In the present application, washing foam is dispensed into the wash tub through the first supply pipeline. Compared with the related art in which detergent and water are directly dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber for mixing, in the present application, after the detergent solution is formed by the dispensing assembly, the detergent solution is dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber in the form of foam. The washing foam can adhere to the surface of the laundry to wrap the laundry, reduce friction between the laundry and the laundry treatment chamber, better protect the laundry, and also enable the detergent components in the detergent to fully contact with stains, which can make the detergent concentration more uniform and improve the decontamination effect of the laundry. In addition, in the present application, the dispensing assembly can be configured to dispense washing foam into the laundry treatment chamber and introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber, realizing the dispensing of two fluids by using one dispensing assembly. This can simplify the structure of the laundry treatment apparatus and reduce the manufacturing cost of the laundry treatment apparatus.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S602, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the second supply pipeline.

[0040] At S604, it is determined that the water introduction starts, and the water inlet valve is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0041] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly comprising a first supply pipeline and a second supply pipeline. In the present application, while water is introduced into the wash tub through the second supply pipeline, washing foam is synchronously dispensed onto the load in the wash tub through the first supply pipeline. In this way, the time required for forming the washing environment can be effectively shortened, which facilitates the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improves the decontamination effect of the laundry as well as the efficiency of laundry treatment.

[0042] In one or more embodiments, the operation of controlling the water inlet valve to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline comprises follows.

[0043] A preset dispensing amount of detergent is sucked from the detergent box and injecting it into the first supply pipeline;

[0044] The water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water of a first amount into the first supply pipeline. After mixing of water with the detergent to form a detergent solution, the washing foam is sprayed into the laundry treatment chamber through the nozzle of the first supply pipeline.

[0045] It should be noted that the detergent box in the embodiments of the present application may be used for storing liquid detergent. The detergent box may automatically dispense detergent. For example, the laundry treatment apparatus determines whether to perform multiple automatic detergent dispensing operations according to the load amount. In one example, the dispensing assembly comprises a detergent dispensing pump, a detergent mixing chamber and an atomizing nozzle, and the detergent mixing chamber is connected to the detergent dispensing pump and the atomizing nozzle. The detergent dispensing pump sucks a target amount of detergent from the detergent box and dispenses the detergent into the detergent mixing chamber. The water inlet valve is controlled to introduce an appropriate amount of water into the detergent mixing chamber, and the detergent is mixed with the appropriate amount of water to obtain a detergent solution. The detergent solution flows into the atomizing nozzle under the inlet water pressure to form a misty detergent solution or washing foam, which is then sprayed into the wash tub.

[0046] In one or more embodiments, the operation of dispensing washing foam onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises follows.

[0047] The laundry treatment chamber is driven to rotate at a second rotation speed and / or in a second rhythm, and washing foam is dispensed onto the load in the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

[0048] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, after introduction of water into the wash tub is completed, the wash tub is driven to rotate at a preset second rotation speed and / or in a preset second rhythm for a preset duration. In this way, the load can tumble in the wash tub, so that the foamy detergent solution can be uniformly distributed on the load. The tumbled load collides with the inner wall of the wash tub to generate a beating force, which facilitates the loosening of stains on the laundry. Moreover, contact between the detergent components in the detergent solution and the stains contributes to stain removal. In addition, more foam can be produced when the sprayed washing foam impinges on the surface of the load or the inner wall of the wash tub during load tumbling, which enriches the foam and also further helps protect the laundry.

[0049] In one example, the second rotation speed may be 45 revolutions per minute, the rotation duration of the second rhythm may be 5 seconds, and the stop duration of the second rhythm is 5 seconds. The operation of driving the wash tub to rotate at the second rotation speed and / or in the second rhythm for a preset duration comprises: controlling the wash tub to rotate at a constant speed of 45 revolutions per minute for 20 seconds and then stop for 5 seconds, and then continuously controlling the wash tub to rotate in the rhythm of rotating for 5 seconds and stopping for 5 seconds.

[0050] In one or more embodiments, the operation of determining that water introduction is stopped and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises follows.

[0051] It is determined to stop water introduction, the laundry treatment chamber is controlled to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration.

[0052] It is determined that the preset soaking duration has elapsed, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0053] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, after stopping water introduction into the wash tub, the wash tub is controlled to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration. In this way, the load can be fully soaked by water, the ability of the load to absorb water from the washing foam can be reduced, and more detergent solution impinging on the laundry surface and the water surface can generate more foam, thereby enhancing the generation effect of the washing foam. When the laundry in the wash tub is soaked, its volume will be reduced accordingly, which also facilitates the washing foam to cover more areas of the laundry, achieving an excellent cleaning effect for loads with more stains.

[0054] In one or more embodiments, the operation of introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises the following.

[0055] The water inlet valve is controlled to open, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to introduce a second water amount of water into the laundry treatment chamber. The second water amount is determined based on the load amount corresponding to the load.

[0056] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, after the water inlet valve is opened, the water inflow per unit time of the water inlet valve is within a preset range. Before water is introduced into the wash tub through the dispensing assembly, the water amount required for washing (the second water amount) can be obtained according to the weight of the load. It can be understood that the required second water amount can be obtained by controlling the opening duration of the water inlet valve. In one example, the second water amount may be twice the weight of the load.

[0057] In one embodiment, the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus can be applied not only in the main washing stage of the load. When there are many stains on the load, the control method can also be applied in the pre-treatment stage of the load to improve the cleaning effect on the load. Pre-washing treatment is performed on the load in this pre-treatment stage. When the pre-washing treatment is completed, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to enter the main washing stage.

[0058] Based on the embodiment, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following. 1. Water is introduced into the wash tub through two supply pipelines for a water introduction duration of 15 seconds. One of the supply pipelines introduces water into the space between the inner and outer tubs of the wash tub after passing through the detergent box. The water outlet nozzle of the other supply pipeline is connected to the door glass of the wash tub, and the sprayed water can pre-wash the door glass. 2. After it is determined that the water introduction program is finished, the main washing valve is opened to introduce water into the liquid detergent box, and the detergent is flushed into the supply pipeline connected with the water outlet nozzle and the door glass of the wash tub for mixing with water to generate washing foam, and then the washing foam is sprayed onto the load for washing.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present application, water is introduced first and then washing foam is dispensed, so that the laundry can be pre-soaked. After the laundry is soaked, the washing foam is dispensed, which can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the foam, help more detergent solution impinge on the laundry surface and the water surface to generate more foam, and improve the generation effect of the washing foam. In addition, the manner of introducing water first can also pre-wash residual stains on the door glass of the wash tub and other positions inside the wash tub. Moreover, the volume of the laundry will be reduced after being soaked, which is also conducive to the washing foam covering more areas of the laundry and improving the washing effect.

[0060] In an application embodiment, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus, as shown in FIG. 7, comprising the following.

[0061] At S1: if user does not select automatic detergent dispensing, it is determined that the user has put the laundry powder into the corresponding detergent box.

[0062] At S2: the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water between the inner tub and the outer tub of the wash tub through the spray pipeline, via the detergent box storing laundry powder.

[0063] At S3: the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the wash tub through the atomizing pipeline until a set water level is reached.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present application, when the user does not select automatic detergent dispensing, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber via the detergent box storing laundry powder. This can ensure that the laundry powder is flushed into the space between the inner tub and the outer tub of the wash tub, and the laundry powder can be pre-dissolved between the inner tub and the outer tub to obtain a detergent solution. The washing components fully contact with the laundry, so as to improve the laundry cleaning effect. Moreover, it is unnecessary for the user to open the door of the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense solid detergent, which can also improve the user experience.

[0065] According to another aspect of the embodiments of the present application, there is also provided a control device of a laundry treatment apparatus for implementing the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus, as shown in FIG. 8, the device comprises: a water introduction unit 802, configured to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber; a dispensing unit 804, configured to determine the start or stop of water introduction, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0066] In the method of the embodiments of the present application, water is introduced into the laundry treatment chamber, the start or stop of water introduction is determined, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber. Compared with the related art in which detergent and water are directly dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber for mixing, the present application can make the detergent components in the detergent fully contact with the stains on the laundry. Moreover, the manner of introducing water first and then dispensing washing foam can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the washing foam, enable more detergent solution to impinge on the laundry surface and the water surface to generate more foam, and enhance the generation effect of the washing foam. Furthermore, the mechanical force generated by the rupture of the washing foam acts on the laundry surface, which can further improve the decontamination effect on the laundry. In addition, the present application can effectively shorten the time for forming the washing environment, facilitate the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improve the efficiency of laundry treatment while enhancing the decontamination effect of the laundry.

[0067] In one or more embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly comprises a first supply pipeline, and the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a first water introduction module, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0068] In one or more embodiments, the first water introduction module comprises: a first water introduction sub-unit, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce water toward the space on an inner side of the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus through the liquid outlet of the first supply pipeline.

[0069] In one or more embodiments, the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a first rotation module, configured to drive the laundry treatment chamber to rotate at a first speed and / or in a first rhythm, and synchronously introduce water into the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

[0070] In one or more embodiments, the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a first dispensing module, configured to determine that water introduction is stopped, and control the water inlet valve to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0071] In one or more embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly comprises a first supply pipeline and a second supply pipeline; the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a second water introduction module, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the second supply pipeline; the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a second dispensing module, configured to determine that water introduction is started, and control the water inlet valve to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0072] In one or more embodiments, each of the first dispensing module and the second dispensing module comprises: a suction sub-unit, configured to suck a preset dispensing amount of detergent from the detergent box, and introduce it into the first supply pipeline; a mixing and spraying sub-unit, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce a first amount of water into the first supply pipeline, and after the water is mixed with the detergent to form a detergent solution, dispense washing foam into the laundry treatment chamber through the nozzle of the first supply pipeline.

[0073] In one or more embodiments, the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a second rotation module, configured to drive the laundry treatment chamber to rotate at a second speed and / or in a second rhythm, and dispense washing foam to the load in the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

[0074] In one or more embodiments, the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a first control module, configured to determine to stop the water introduction, and control the laundry treatment chamber to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration; a second control module, configured to determine that the preset soaking duration has elapsed, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0075] In one or more embodiments, the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a third water introduction module, configured to control the water inlet valve to open, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense a second water amount of water into the laundry treatment chamber, the second water amount is determined based on the load amount corresponding to the load.

[0076] According to still another aspect of embodiments of the present application, an electronic device for implementing the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus is further provided. The electronic device may be the laundry treatment apparatus as shown in FIG. 1, or a terminal device installed with a control client for the laundry treatment apparatus. The present embodiment is described by taking the electronic device as the laundry treatment apparatus as an example. Optionally, in the present embodiment, the laundry treatment apparatus may access a computer network through a wired or wireless network, communicate with the terminal device, receive control instructions from the terminal device, and execute corresponding operations according to the control instructions.

[0077] Optionally, the terminal devices comprise, but are not limited to, mobile phones, laptop computers, tablet computers, palmtop computers, MID (Mobile Internet Devices), desktop computers, smart TVs and the like. The control client for the laundry treatment apparatus in embodiments of the present application comprises, but is not limited to, clients that provide laundry treatment apparatus control services such as video clients, instant messaging clients, browser clients, education clients and the like. The network may comprise, but is not limited to: a wired network and a wireless network. The wired network comprises: a local area network, a metropolitan area network and a wide area network. The wireless network comprises: Bluetooth, WIFI and other networks that implement wireless communication.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 9, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a memory 902 and a processor 904. A computer program is stored in the memory 902, and the processor 904 is configured to execute the operations in any one of the method embodiments through the computer program.

[0079] Optionally, in this embodiment, the processor may be configured to perform the following operations through the computer program.

[0080] At S1, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber; At S2, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0081] Optionally, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that the structure shown in FIG. 9 is merely illustrative. FIG. 9 does not limit the structure of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may further comprise more or fewer components (such as a network interface, etc.) than the structure shown in FIG. 9, or have a different configuration from that shown in FIG. 9.

[0082] The memory 902 may be configured to store software programs and modules, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the control method and apparatus of the laundry treatment apparatus in the embodiments of the present application. The processor 904 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory 902, that is, implements the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus. The memory 902 may comprise high-speed random access memory, and may also comprise non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state memory. In some examples, the memory 902 may further comprise a memory remote from the processor 904. These remote memory may be connected to the terminal device via a network. Examples of the network comprise, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof. The memory 902 may be, but is not limited to, used for storing laundry treatment programs and laundry treatment parameters. As an example, as shown in FIG. 9, the memory 902 may comprise, but is not limited to, the water introduction unit 802 and the dispensing unit 804 in the control device of the laundry treatment apparatus. In addition, the memory may further comprise, but is not limited to, other module units in the control device of the laundry treatment apparatus, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0083] Optionally, the transmission device 906 is configured to receive or transmit data via a network. Specific examples of the network may comprise a wired network and a wireless network. In one example, the transmission device 1006 comprises a Network Interface Controller (NIC), which can be connected to other network devices and a router via a network cable so as to communicate with the Internet or a local area network. In one example, the transmission device 906 is a Radio Frequency (RF) module, which is configured to communicate with the Internet in a wireless manner.

[0084] In addition, the laundry treatment apparatus further comprises: a display 908 for displaying various modes of laundry treatment; and a connection bus 910 for connecting various module components in the electronic device.

[0085] In one or more embodiments, the present application further provides a computer program product or a computer program, which comprises computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and executes the computer instructions to cause the computer device to perform the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus. The computer program is configured to, when running, execute the operations of any one of the method embodiments.

[0086] Optionally, in the present embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium may be configured to store a computer program for performing the following operations.

[0087] At S1, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber; At S2, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0088] Optionally, in the present embodiment, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the operations in the methods of the embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing relevant hardware of the terminal device to complete. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium may comprise: a flash disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, an optical disk and the like.

[0089] The serial numbers of the embodiments in the present application are for description only and do not represent the merits of the embodiments.

[0090] When the integrated unit in the embodiment is implemented in the form of a software functional unit, and sold or used as a stand-alone product, it may be stored in the computer-readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solution of the present invention in essence may be embodied in the form of a software product, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, may be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and comprises a number of instructions for causing one or more computer devices (which may be personal computers, servers, network devices, etc.) to perform all or part of the operations of the methods in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0091] In the embodiments of the present invention, the description of each embodiment focuses on different points, and for parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference may be made to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0092] It should be understood that the client disclosed in several embodiments of the present application may be implemented in other manners. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is only a logical function division, and other division manners may be adopted in actual implementation. For instance, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be omitted or not implemented. In addition, the mutual coupling, direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, units or modules, and may be in electrical or other forms.

[0093] Units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. Components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the objectives of the solution of this embodiment.

[0094] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit may be implemented in the form of hardware or a software functional unit.

[0095] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications shall also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

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[0013]To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in a clear and comprehensive manner below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0014]It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present invention as well as the aforesaid accompanying drawings are used to distinguish between similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data used ...

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application claims benefit of Chinese Application No. 202311383100.2, entitled "LAUNDRY TREATMENT DEVICE, AND CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR", and filed on October 23, 2023, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of electrical equipment, and in particular to a control method and device for a laundry treatment apparatus.BACKGROUND

[0003] Washing machines, washer-dryers and other laundry treatment apparatuses have become indispensable household electrical appliances in family life. The use of laundry treatment apparatuses for laundry treatment brings great convenience to users' daily lives.

[0004] In the related art, during the laundry treatment process of a laundry treatment apparatus, the conventional approach is to dispense detergent into the tub of the laundry treatment apparatus and fill water to a preset water level for laundry washing. However, such an approach fails to effectively bring the detergent components into full contact with the laundry, and is also not conducive to the generation of washing foam, thus resulting in poor stain removal efficiency during the laundry treatment process.SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the above, the present application provides a control method, apparatus, electronic device and storage medium for a laundry treatment apparatus, so as to at least solve the technical problems in the related art, namely, it fails to effectively bring the washing components into full contact with the laundry, unfavorable for generating washing foam, and resulting in poor decontamination effect during the laundry treatment process.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus is provided, which comprises the following. Water is introduced into a laundry treatment chamber, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to a load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a control device for a laundry treatment apparatus is provided, comprising: a water introduction unit configured to introduce water into a laundry treatment chamber; and a dispensing unit configured to determine that the water introduction starts or stops and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to a load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present application, an electronic device is further provided, comprising a memory and a processor. The memory stores a computer program, and the processor is configured to execute the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the first aspect through the computer program.

[0009] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, in which a computer program is stored. The computer program is configured to, when run, execute the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the first aspect.

[0010] In the embodiments of the present application, water is introduced into the laundry treatment chamber, the start or stop of water introduction is determined, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber. Compared with the related art in which detergent and water are directly dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber for mixing, the present application can make the detergent components in the detergent fully contact with the stains on the laundry. Moreover, the manner of introducing water first and then dispensing washing foam can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the washing foam, enable more detergent solution to impinge on the laundry surface and the water surface to generate more foam, and enhance the generation effect of the washing foam. In addition, the present application can effectively shorten the time for forming the washing environment, facilitate the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improve the efficiency of laundry treatment while enhancing the decontamination effect of the laundry. After the laundry in the wash tub is soaked, its volume will be reduced accordingly, which also facilitates the washing foam to cover more areas of the laundry and improves the decontamination effect on the laundry. In addition, due to the synchronous implementation of water introduction and washing foam dispensing, the present application can effectively shorten the time for forming a washing environment, facilitate the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improve the decontamination effect on laundry while enhancing the efficiency of laundry treatment.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments set forth below, various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. The accompanying drawings are provided solely for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, like components are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0012] Upon reading the detailed description of the preferred embodiments set forth below, various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art. The accompanying drawings are provided solely for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiments and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, like components are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an application environment of an optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 2 is a schematic flow chart of an optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 4 is a schematic flow chart of still another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 6 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 7 is a schematic flow chart of another optional control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of a control device for a laundry treatment apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present application; FIG. 9 is a schematic structural view of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in a clear and comprehensive manner below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0014] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present invention as well as the aforesaid accompanying drawings are used to distinguish between similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data used may be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be practiced in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprise" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or apparatus comprising a series of steps or units need not be limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may comprise other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or are inherent to such processes, methods, products or apparatuses.

[0015] Optionally, according to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus is provided. As an optional implementation manner, the control method for a laundry treatment apparatus may be applied, but is not limited to, the application environment as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 1, user 102 may perform human-computer interaction with the laundry treatment apparatus 104. The laundry treatment apparatus 104 comprises a memory 106 and a processor 108. In the present embodiment, the laundry treatment apparatus 104 may perform, but is not limited to, the following operations of: introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber of the laundry treatment apparatus 104; determining the start or stop of water introduction, and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus 104 to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber. The above-mentioned laundry treatment apparatus 104 may be various types of laundry treatment equipment such as a washing machine and a washer-dryer. The above are only examples, which are not limited in this embodiment.

[0016] In the related art, during the laundry treatment process of a laundry treatment apparatus, the conventional approach is to dispense detergent into the wash tub of the laundry treatment apparatus and fill water to a preset water level simultaneously for laundry washing. However, this approach fails to effectively bring the detergent components into full contact with the laundry, fails to thoroughly mix detergent with air and is unfavorable for generating washing foam, and thus resulting in poor stain removal efficiency during the laundry treatment process.

[0017] To address the aforesaid technical problem, in an optional implementation manner, as shown in FIG. 2, a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application is provided, which control method comprises the following operations.

[0018] At S202, water is introduced into a laundry treatment chamber.

[0019] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment chamber comprises a wash tub, a drying drum or the like. Although the embodiments of the present application are described by taking the wash tub as an example, it does not have any limiting effect on the present application. After receiving a laundry treatment water introduction instruction, the laundry treatment apparatus may introduce water into the wash tub. The water amount may be determined according to the load amount, and may also be determined according to user input. After water is introduced into the wash tub, the laundry can be fully soaked, and the stain cleaning effect of the laundry is improved. It should be noted that the water introduction operation in the embodiments of the present application may be performed by introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber through a common nozzle, or may be performed by introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber through an atomizing nozzle.

[0020] In addition, in some embodiments of the present application, water is sprayed into the wash tub through the atomizing nozzle, and air is mixed into the water to form fine and dense micro-foam. This can enhance the rinsing effect of water on the laundry, thereby achieving water saving and shortening the rinsing time.

[0021] At S204, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0022] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present application, washing foam is dispensed onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber through a member which comprises but is not limited to the dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly comprises a detergent mixing chamber, which is configured to mix the detergent and water to form a detergent solution. The detergent solution formed by mixing detergent and water passes through an atomizing nozzle of the dispensing assembly and is dispensed onto the load in a foamed state. The surface of the load is in direct contact with the high-concentration foamed detergent solution, which can enhance the washing effect on the laundry. Furthermore, the foam forms a foam film in the inner tub, which helps prevent the foamed detergent solution from flowing out of the inner tub of the wash tub, thereby enabling the detergent solution to fully contact the laundry. The detergent herein comprises liquid detergent and / or solid detergent. Liquid detergent may comprise a cleaning agent and a fabric softener, and solid detergent may comprise detergent powder, solid cleaning agent and detergent pods. The load comprises various laundry or other items to be cleaned.

[0023] In the prior art, among the detergent dispensing methods of laundry treatment apparatuses, most directly dispense the detergent solution between the inner and outer tubs of the laundry treatment apparatus, or directly dispense the detergent solution onto the load. However, these two methods fail to effectively bring the detergent components into full contact with the laundry, and also difficult to mix a large amount of air to the detergent, resulting in poor stain removal efficiency. In the present application, water is introduced first to soak the laundry, and then washing foam is dispensed, which can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the washing foam, so that more detergent solution beats at the surface of the laundry and the water surface to generate more foam, facilitating the generation of washing foam. In addition, in the present application, the detergent in foam form is directly dispensed onto the load or the water surface. The detergent solution in foam form can increase its coverage area in the wash tub, thereby increasing the wetted area of the laundry, enlarging the contact area between the detergent solution and the laundry, enabling the detergent components to fully contact with stains, and further improving the washing effect of the detergent on the laundry. The atomized or foamed detergent solution is sprayed onto the load, which can reduce the impact on the already formed washing foam. The mechanical force generated by the rupture of the washing foam acts on the surface of the laundry, which can further improve the decontamination effect on the laundry. After the laundry in the wash tub is soaked, its volume will be reduced accordingly, which also facilitates the washing foam to cover more areas of the laundry and improves the decontamination effect on the laundry.

[0024] In one or more embodiments of the present application, the laundry may also be treated by dispensing washing foam while introducing water into the wash tub. For example, water may be introduced into the wash tub and washing foam may be dispensed synchronously through two supply pipelines. Based on the above, the present application can effectively shorten the time required for forming the washing environment, which is conducive to quickly meeting the conditions required for washing, and can improve the decontamination effect of the laundry and also enhance the efficiency of the laundry treatment.

[0025] As an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S302, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through a first supply pipeline.

[0026] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly comprising a first supply pipeline. The water outlet of the first supply pipeline may be connected to the side of the door body of the wash tub facing the inner tub, or may be connected into the inner tub of the wash tub.

[0027] In one example, the nozzle connected to the first supply pipeline in the wash tub may be an atomizing nozzle. The high-pressure water flow sprayed through the atomizing nozzle can bring additional mechanical force, which is conducive to scouring the stains on the load and improving the stain cleaning effect.

[0028] At S304, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0029] The operation S304 has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S402, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the space on an inner side of the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus through the liquid outlet of the first supply pipeline.

[0031] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the operation of introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber through the nozzle of the first supply pipeline comprises, but is not limited to, introducing water into the space on the inner side of the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus. In one example, the water inlet valve may be controlled to introduce water toward the window of the laundry treatment apparatus through the first supply pipeline. The window may be a door glass on the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus, or other windows through which the washing state in the wash tub can be observed. The liquid outlet of the first supply pipeline is arranged toward the door glass of the laundry treatment apparatus. The water inlet valve introduce water toward the window of the laundry treatment apparatus through the first supply pipeline can scour the door glass and improve the cleanliness of the door glass, and further facilitate the user to observe the washing state in the wash tub, bring a better visual effect to the user, increase user satisfaction and improve the user experience.

[0032] S404, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0033] The operation S404 has been described above and will not be repeated here.

[0034] In one or more embodiments, the operation of introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises: the laundry treatment chamber is driven to rotate at a first rotation speed and / or in a first rhythm, and water is introduced into the rotating laundry treatment chamber synchronously.

[0035] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, when water is introduced into the laundry treatment chamber, water is introduced while the wash tub is controlled to rotate. This ensures that water is uniformly sprayed onto the load, so that the laundry is fully soaked and the stain cleaning effect of the laundry is improved. In one example, the first rotation speed may be 35 revolutions per minute, the rotation duration of the first rhythm may be 20 seconds, and the stop duration of the first rhythm is 5 seconds. The operation of driving the wash tub to rotate at the first rotation speed and in the first rhythm, and synchronously introducing water into the wash tub comprises: controlling the wash tub to rotate at a constant speed of 35 revolutions per minute and introducing water into the wash tub. The wash tub is rotated at a constant speed of 35 revolutions per minute for 20 seconds and then stopped for 5 seconds, and then the wash tub is continuously controlled to rotate in the rhythm of rotating for 20 seconds and stopping for 5 seconds.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S502, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0037] At S504, it is determined that the water introduction is stopped, and the water inlet valve is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0038] Specifically, the first supply pipeline in the embodiments of the present application may also be configured to dispense washing foam to the load. In the present application, washing foam is dispensed into the wash tub through the first supply pipeline. Compared with the related art in which detergent and water are directly dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber for mixing, in the present application, after the detergent solution is formed by the dispensing assembly, the detergent solution is dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber in the form of foam. The washing foam can adhere to the surface of the laundry to wrap the laundry, reduce friction between the laundry and the laundry treatment chamber, better protect the laundry, and also enable the detergent components in the detergent to fully contact with stains, which can make the detergent concentration more uniform and improve the decontamination effect of the laundry. In addition, in the present application, the dispensing assembly can be configured to dispense washing foam into the laundry treatment chamber and introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber, realizing the dispensing of two fluids by using one dispensing assembly. This can simplify the structure of the laundry treatment apparatus and reduce the manufacturing cost of the laundry treatment apparatus.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following operations: At S602, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the second supply pipeline.

[0040] At S604, it is determined that the water introduction starts, and the water inlet valve is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0041] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly comprising a first supply pipeline and a second supply pipeline. In the present application, while water is introduced into the wash tub through the second supply pipeline, washing foam is synchronously dispensed onto the load in the wash tub through the first supply pipeline. In this way, the time required for forming the washing environment can be effectively shortened, which facilitates the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improves the decontamination effect of the laundry as well as the efficiency of laundry treatment.

[0042] In one or more embodiments, the operation of controlling the water inlet valve to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline comprises follows.

[0043] A preset dispensing amount of detergent is sucked from the detergent box and injecting it into the first supply pipeline;

[0044] The water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water of a first amount into the first supply pipeline. After mixing of water with the detergent to form a detergent solution, the washing foam is sprayed into the laundry treatment chamber through the nozzle of the first supply pipeline.

[0045] It should be noted that the detergent box in the embodiments of the present application may be used for storing liquid detergent. The detergent box may automatically dispense detergent. For example, the laundry treatment apparatus determines whether to perform multiple automatic detergent dispensing operations according to the load amount. In one example, the dispensing assembly comprises a detergent dispensing pump, a detergent mixing chamber and an atomizing nozzle, and the detergent mixing chamber is connected to the detergent dispensing pump and the atomizing nozzle. The detergent dispensing pump sucks a target amount of detergent from the detergent box and dispenses the detergent into the detergent mixing chamber. The water inlet valve is controlled to introduce an appropriate amount of water into the detergent mixing chamber, and the detergent is mixed with the appropriate amount of water to obtain a detergent solution. The detergent solution flows into the atomizing nozzle under the inlet water pressure to form a misty detergent solution or washing foam, which is then sprayed into the wash tub.

[0046] In one or more embodiments, the operation of dispensing washing foam onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises follows.

[0047] The laundry treatment chamber is driven to rotate at a second rotation speed and / or in a second rhythm, and washing foam is dispensed onto the load in the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

[0048] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, after introduction of water into the wash tub is completed, the wash tub is driven to rotate at a preset second rotation speed and / or in a preset second rhythm for a preset duration. In this way, the load can tumble in the wash tub, so that the foamy detergent solution can be uniformly distributed on the load. The tumbled load collides with the inner wall of the wash tub to generate a beating force, which facilitates the loosening of stains on the laundry. Moreover, contact between the detergent components in the detergent solution and the stains contributes to stain removal. In addition, more foam can be produced when the sprayed washing foam impinges on the surface of the load or the inner wall of the wash tub during load tumbling, which enriches the foam and also further helps protect the laundry.

[0049] In one example, the second rotation speed may be 45 revolutions per minute, the rotation duration of the second rhythm may be 5 seconds, and the stop duration of the second rhythm is 5 seconds. The operation of driving the wash tub to rotate at the second rotation speed and / or in the second rhythm for a preset duration comprises: controlling the wash tub to rotate at a constant speed of 45 revolutions per minute for 20 seconds and then stop for 5 seconds, and then continuously controlling the wash tub to rotate in the rhythm of rotating for 5 seconds and stopping for 5 seconds.

[0050] In one or more embodiments, the operation of determining that water introduction is stopped and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises follows.

[0051] It is determined to stop water introduction, the laundry treatment chamber is controlled to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration.

[0052] It is determined that the preset soaking duration has elapsed, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam onto the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0053] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, after stopping water introduction into the wash tub, the wash tub is controlled to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration. In this way, the load can be fully soaked by water, the ability of the load to absorb water from the washing foam can be reduced, and more detergent solution impinging on the laundry surface and the water surface can generate more foam, thereby enhancing the generation effect of the washing foam. When the laundry in the wash tub is soaked, its volume will be reduced accordingly, which also facilitates the washing foam to cover more areas of the laundry, achieving an excellent cleaning effect for loads with more stains.

[0054] In one or more embodiments, the operation of introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises the following.

[0055] The water inlet valve is controlled to open, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to introduce a second water amount of water into the laundry treatment chamber. The second water amount is determined based on the load amount corresponding to the load.

[0056] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, after the water inlet valve is opened, the water inflow per unit time of the water inlet valve is within a preset range. Before water is introduced into the wash tub through the dispensing assembly, the water amount required for washing (the second water amount) can be obtained according to the weight of the load. It can be understood that the required second water amount can be obtained by controlling the opening duration of the water inlet valve. In one example, the second water amount may be twice the weight of the load.

[0057] In one embodiment, the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus can be applied not only in the main washing stage of the load. When there are many stains on the load, the control method can also be applied in the pre-treatment stage of the load to improve the cleaning effect on the load. Pre-washing treatment is performed on the load in this pre-treatment stage. When the pre-washing treatment is completed, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to enter the main washing stage.

[0058] Based on the embodiment, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising the following. 1. Water is introduced into the wash tub through two supply pipelines for a water introduction duration of 15 seconds. One of the supply pipelines introduces water into the space between the inner and outer tubs of the wash tub after passing through the detergent box. The water outlet nozzle of the other supply pipeline is connected to the door glass of the wash tub, and the sprayed water can pre-wash the door glass. 2. After it is determined that the water introduction program is finished, the main washing valve is opened to introduce water into the liquid detergent box, and the detergent is flushed into the supply pipeline connected with the water outlet nozzle and the door glass of the wash tub for mixing with water to generate washing foam, and then the washing foam is sprayed onto the load for washing.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present application, water is introduced first and then washing foam is dispensed, so that the laundry can be pre-soaked. After the laundry is soaked, the washing foam is dispensed, which can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the foam, help more detergent solution impinge on the laundry surface and the water surface to generate more foam, and improve the generation effect of the washing foam. In addition, the manner of introducing water first can also pre-wash residual stains on the door glass of the wash tub and other positions inside the wash tub. Moreover, the volume of the laundry will be reduced after being soaked, which is also conducive to the washing foam covering more areas of the laundry and improving the washing effect.

[0060] In an application embodiment, the embodiment of the present application provides a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus, as shown in FIG. 7, comprising the following.

[0061] At S1: if user does not select automatic detergent dispensing, it is determined that the user has put the laundry powder into the corresponding detergent box.

[0062] At S2: the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water between the inner tub and the outer tub of the wash tub through the spray pipeline, via the detergent box storing laundry powder.

[0063] At S3: the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the wash tub through the atomizing pipeline until a set water level is reached.

[0064] In the embodiments of the present application, when the user does not select automatic detergent dispensing, the water inlet valve is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber via the detergent box storing laundry powder. This can ensure that the laundry powder is flushed into the space between the inner tub and the outer tub of the wash tub, and the laundry powder can be pre-dissolved between the inner tub and the outer tub to obtain a detergent solution. The washing components fully contact with the laundry, so as to improve the laundry cleaning effect. Moreover, it is unnecessary for the user to open the door of the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense solid detergent, which can also improve the user experience.

[0065] According to another aspect of the embodiments of the present application, there is also provided a control device of a laundry treatment apparatus for implementing the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus, as shown in FIG. 8, the device comprises: a water introduction unit 802, configured to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber; a dispensing unit 804, configured to determine the start or stop of water introduction, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0066] In the method of the embodiments of the present application, water is introduced into the laundry treatment chamber, the start or stop of water introduction is determined, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber. Compared with the related art in which detergent and water are directly dispensed into the laundry treatment chamber for mixing, the present application can make the detergent components in the detergent fully contact with the stains on the laundry. Moreover, the manner of introducing water first and then dispensing washing foam can reduce the ability of the laundry to absorb water in the washing foam, enable more detergent solution to impinge on the laundry surface and the water surface to generate more foam, and enhance the generation effect of the washing foam. Furthermore, the mechanical force generated by the rupture of the washing foam acts on the laundry surface, which can further improve the decontamination effect on the laundry. In addition, the present application can effectively shorten the time for forming the washing environment, facilitate the rapid formation of conditions required for washing, and improve the efficiency of laundry treatment while enhancing the decontamination effect of the laundry.

[0067] In one or more embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly comprises a first supply pipeline, and the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a first water introduction module, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0068] In one or more embodiments, the first water introduction module comprises: a first water introduction sub-unit, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce water toward the space on an inner side of the door body of the laundry treatment apparatus through the liquid outlet of the first supply pipeline.

[0069] In one or more embodiments, the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a first rotation module, configured to drive the laundry treatment chamber to rotate at a first speed and / or in a first rhythm, and synchronously introduce water into the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

[0070] In one or more embodiments, the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a first dispensing module, configured to determine that water introduction is stopped, and control the water inlet valve to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0071] In one or more embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly, the dispensing assembly comprises a first supply pipeline and a second supply pipeline; the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a second water introduction module, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the second supply pipeline; the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a second dispensing module, configured to determine that water introduction is started, and control the water inlet valve to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

[0072] In one or more embodiments, each of the first dispensing module and the second dispensing module comprises: a suction sub-unit, configured to suck a preset dispensing amount of detergent from the detergent box, and introduce it into the first supply pipeline; a mixing and spraying sub-unit, configured to control the water inlet valve to introduce a first amount of water into the first supply pipeline, and after the water is mixed with the detergent to form a detergent solution, dispense washing foam into the laundry treatment chamber through the nozzle of the first supply pipeline.

[0073] In one or more embodiments, the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a second rotation module, configured to drive the laundry treatment chamber to rotate at a second speed and / or in a second rhythm, and dispense washing foam to the load in the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

[0074] In one or more embodiments, the dispensing unit 804 comprises: a first control module, configured to determine to stop the water introduction, and control the laundry treatment chamber to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration; a second control module, configured to determine that the preset soaking duration has elapsed, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0075] In one or more embodiments, the water introduction unit 802 comprises: a third water introduction module, configured to control the water inlet valve to open, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense a second water amount of water into the laundry treatment chamber, the second water amount is determined based on the load amount corresponding to the load.

[0076] According to still another aspect of embodiments of the present application, an electronic device for implementing the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus is further provided. The electronic device may be the laundry treatment apparatus as shown in FIG. 1, or a terminal device installed with a control client for the laundry treatment apparatus. The present embodiment is described by taking the electronic device as the laundry treatment apparatus as an example. Optionally, in the present embodiment, the laundry treatment apparatus may access a computer network through a wired or wireless network, communicate with the terminal device, receive control instructions from the terminal device, and execute corresponding operations according to the control instructions.

[0077] Optionally, the terminal devices comprise, but are not limited to, mobile phones, laptop computers, tablet computers, palmtop computers, MID (Mobile Internet Devices), desktop computers, smart TVs and the like. The control client for the laundry treatment apparatus in embodiments of the present application comprises, but is not limited to, clients that provide laundry treatment apparatus control services such as video clients, instant messaging clients, browser clients, education clients and the like. The network may comprise, but is not limited to: a wired network and a wireless network. The wired network comprises: a local area network, a metropolitan area network and a wide area network. The wireless network comprises: Bluetooth, WIFI and other networks that implement wireless communication.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 9, the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a memory 902 and a processor 904. A computer program is stored in the memory 902, and the processor 904 is configured to execute the operations in any one of the method embodiments through the computer program.

[0079] Optionally, in this embodiment, the processor may be configured to perform the following operations through the computer program.

[0080] At S1, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber; At S2, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0081] Optionally, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that the structure shown in FIG. 9 is merely illustrative. FIG. 9 does not limit the structure of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may further comprise more or fewer components (such as a network interface, etc.) than the structure shown in FIG. 9, or have a different configuration from that shown in FIG. 9.

[0082] The memory 902 may be configured to store software programs and modules, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the control method and apparatus of the laundry treatment apparatus in the embodiments of the present application. The processor 904 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory 902, that is, implements the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus. The memory 902 may comprise high-speed random access memory, and may also comprise non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state memory. In some examples, the memory 902 may further comprise a memory remote from the processor 904. These remote memory may be connected to the terminal device via a network. Examples of the network comprise, but are not limited to, the Internet, an intranet, a local area network, a mobile communication network, and combinations thereof. The memory 902 may be, but is not limited to, used for storing laundry treatment programs and laundry treatment parameters. As an example, as shown in FIG. 9, the memory 902 may comprise, but is not limited to, the water introduction unit 802 and the dispensing unit 804 in the control device of the laundry treatment apparatus. In addition, the memory may further comprise, but is not limited to, other module units in the control device of the laundry treatment apparatus, which will not be elaborated herein.

[0083] Optionally, the transmission device 906 is configured to receive or transmit data via a network. Specific examples of the network may comprise a wired network and a wireless network. In one example, the transmission device 1006 comprises a Network Interface Controller (NIC), which can be connected to other network devices and a router via a network cable so as to communicate with the Internet or a local area network. In one example, the transmission device 906 is a Radio Frequency (RF) module, which is configured to communicate with the Internet in a wireless manner.

[0084] In addition, the laundry treatment apparatus further comprises: a display 908 for displaying various modes of laundry treatment; and a connection bus 910 for connecting various module components in the electronic device.

[0085] In one or more embodiments, the present application further provides a computer program product or a computer program, which comprises computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium, and executes the computer instructions to cause the computer device to perform the control method of the laundry treatment apparatus. The computer program is configured to, when running, execute the operations of any one of the method embodiments.

[0086] Optionally, in the present embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium may be configured to store a computer program for performing the following operations.

[0087] At S1, the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber; At S2, it is determined that the water introduction starts or stops, and the laundry treatment apparatus is controlled to dispense washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

[0088] Optionally, in the present embodiment, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the operations in the methods of the embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing relevant hardware of the terminal device to complete. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium may comprise: a flash disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, an optical disk and the like.

[0089] The serial numbers of the embodiments in the present application are for description only and do not represent the merits of the embodiments.

[0090] When the integrated unit in the embodiment is implemented in the form of a software functional unit, and sold or used as a stand-alone product, it may be stored in the computer-readable storage medium. Based on such understanding, the technical solution of the present invention in essence may be embodied in the form of a software product, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, may be embodied in the form of a software product. The computer software product is stored in a storage medium and comprises a number of instructions for causing one or more computer devices (which may be personal computers, servers, network devices, etc.) to perform all or part of the operations of the methods in the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0091] In the embodiments of the present invention, the description of each embodiment focuses on different points, and for parts not detailed in a certain embodiment, reference may be made to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0092] It should be understood that the client disclosed in several embodiments of the present application may be implemented in other manners. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is only a logical function division, and other division manners may be adopted in actual implementation. For instance, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be omitted or not implemented. In addition, the mutual coupling, direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be indirect coupling or communication connection through some interfaces, units or modules, and may be in electrical or other forms.

[0093] Units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. Components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or distributed to multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the objectives of the solution of this embodiment.

[0094] In addition, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit may be implemented in the form of hardware or a software functional unit.

[0095] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications shall also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

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[0013]To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described in a clear and comprehensive manner below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0014]It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present invention as well as the aforesaid accompanying drawings are used to distinguish between similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data used ...

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1. A control method of a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising: introducing water into a laundry treatment chamber; determining that the water introduction starts or stops, and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to a load in the laundry treatment chamber.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly comprising a first supply pipeline, the introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises: controlling the water inlet valve to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

3. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises: driving the laundry treatment chamber to rotate at a first rotation speed and / or in a first rhythm, and introducing water into rotating laundry treatment chamber synchronously.

4. The method according to claim 2, wherein the determining that the water introduction stops and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense the foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises: determining that the water introduction stops, and controlling the dispensing assembly to dispense the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the laundry treatment apparatus comprises a water inlet valve and a dispensing assembly comprising a first supply pipeline and a second supply pipeline; the introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber, and the determining that the water introduction starts and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises: controlling the water inlet valve to introduce water into the laundry treatment chamber through the second supply pipeline; determining that the water introduction starts, and controlling the dispensing assembly to dispense the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline.

6. The method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the controlling the water inlet valve to dispense the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber through the first supply pipeline comprises: sucking a preset dispensing amount of detergent from a detergent box and introducing the detergent into the first supply pipeline; controlling the water inlet valve to introducing a first amount of water into the first supply pipeline, mixing the water with the detergent to form a detergent solution, and then dispensing the washing foam into the laundry treatment chamber via the first supply pipeline.

7. The method according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the dispensing the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises: driving the laundry treatment chamber to rotate at a second rotation speed and / or in a second rhythm, and dispensing the washing foam to the load in the rotating laundry treatment chamber.

8. The method according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the determining that the water introduction stops and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber comprises: determining that the water introduction stops, and controlling the laundry treatment chamber to stand still or rotate for a preset soaking duration; determining that the preset soaking duration has elapsed, and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense the washing foam to the load in the laundry treatment chamber.

9. The method according to claim 1, or any one of claims 6 to 7, wherein the introducing water into the laundry treatment chamber comprises: controlling the water inlet valve to open, and controlling the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense a second amount of water into the laundry treatment chamber, wherein the second amount is determined based on a load amount corresponding to the load.

10. A control device for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising: a water introduction unit, configured to introduce water into a laundry treatment chamber; a dispensing unit, configured to determine that the water introduction starts or stops, and control the laundry treatment apparatus to dispense washing foam to a load in the laundry treatment chamber.

11. A laundry treatment apparatus, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor is configured to execute the computer program to perform a method according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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