Control method for partition washing machine, partition washing machine and storage medium

The control method for partitioned washing machines addresses the challenge of excessive current by strategically managing heater operations, ensuring safety and efficiency through controlled power management.

JP2026076936APending Publication Date: 2026-05-12XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD +2
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XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-28
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

In partitioned washing machines, controlling multiple heaters to prevent excessive current and ensure safety while maintaining heating efficiency is challenging.

Method used

A control method that first turns off an active heater when an ON command is received for another heater, then turns on the first heater, and subsequently turns on the second heater if certain conditions are met, ensuring that the combined heating power does not exceed the rated capacity.

Benefits of technology

This method prevents excessive current, ensuring safety and improves heating efficiency by allowing simultaneous operation of multiple heaters without tripping, thereby optimizing energy usage.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a control method, apparatus, partition washing machine, and storage medium for a partition washing machine. [Solution] The control method includes the steps of: obtaining the current operating state of the second heater when an ON command is received for the first heater; controlling the second heater to turn OFF when the operating state of the second heater is ON; controlling the first heater to turn ON; and controlling the second heater to turn ON when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies preset conditions. This allows the first heater and the second heater to operate simultaneously while ensuring safety by first turning OFF the second heater, then turning ON the first heater, operating only the first heater within a certain period of time when the heating power is highest after the first heater is turned ON, and then controlling the second heater to turn ON when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies preset conditions.
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Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of washing machines, and particularly to a control method, apparatus, partitioned washing machine, and storage medium for a partitioned washing machine.

Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, a heater can be provided in a washing machine to heat air and water in a clothing treatment area, thereby improving the efficiency of clothing treatment.

[0003] However, in a partitioned washing machine, usually, a plurality of heaters are provided to heat a plurality of clothing treatment areas. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a method to control the plurality of heaters in a partitioned washing machine.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in related technologies to some extent.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] An embodiment according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: When receiving an on command for a first heater, obtaining the current operating state of a second heater; When the operating state of the second heater is on, controlling the second heater to turn off; Controlling the first heater to turn on; When the operation data corresponding to the first heater meets a preset condition, controlling the second heater to turn on. A control method for a partitioned washing machine is proposed.

[0006] An embodiment according to the second aspect of the present invention is: An acquisition module configured to acquire the current operating state of a second heater when an ON command is received for a first heater, A first control module configured to control the second heater to the OFF state when the operating state of the second heater is ON, A second control module configured to control the first heater to be turned on, The system includes a third control module configured to control the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. A control device for a partition washing machine is proposed.

[0007] A third embodiment of the present invention is proposed, which includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the control method for the partition washing machine proposed in the first embodiment of the present invention when executing the program.

[0008] A fourth embodiment of the present invention proposes a computer-readable storage medium characterized in that, when executed by a processor, it stores computer execution instructions for realizing the control method of a partition washing machine proposed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] A fifth embodiment of the present invention proposes a computer program product characterized by including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the control method for a partition washing machine proposed in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] The control method, apparatus, partition washing machine, and storage medium provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, when an ON command is received for the first heater, the current operating state of the second heater is acquired. If the operating state of the second heater is ON, the second heater is controlled to OFF. Then, the first heater is controlled to ON. Finally, if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition, the second heater is controlled to ON. This ensures that the second heater is first turned OFF, then the first heater is turned ON, and only the first heater is operated within a certain period of time when the heating power is highest after the first heater is turned ON. Furthermore, if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition, the second heater is controlled to ON. This ensures that when the second heater is turned ON, the current of the partition washing machine does not become excessive due to the heating power of the first heater and the heating power of the second heater, thereby ensuring safety while simultaneously operating the first and second heaters and improving the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine.

[0012] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention are given in part in the following description, will be evident in part from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of embodiments illustrated with the drawings. Here, [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a partition washing machine provided by one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a partition washing machine provided according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a partition washing machine provided by another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the control device for a partition washing machine provided according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals from beginning to end represent the same or similar elements, or elements having the same or similar functions. Hereinafter, the embodiments described with reference to the drawings are illustrative and are for interpreting the present invention, and should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0015] In the related art, a washing machine can employ a power variable heater whose heating power decreases as the temperature rises, thereby avoiding excessive temperature and energy waste.

[0016] However, since the power of the power variable heater is large when it is on, if at least one power variable heater in the partition washing machine is on and other heaters are also on, the current may become excessive and cause a trip, posing a safety risk. However, if only one heater is operated at each time point to avoid excessive current, it will affect the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine.

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention provide a control method for a partition washing machine that can simultaneously heat a plurality of heaters in the partition washing machine while avoiding excessive current, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine.

[0018] Hereinafter, the methods, apparatuses, electronic devices, and storage media of the embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a partition washing machine provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the control method for the partition washing machine may include the following steps.

[0021] In step 101, when an on command for the first heater is received, obtain the current operating state of the second heater.

[0022] In some embodiments, the partition washing machine may include areas for processing a plurality of independent items of clothing, and each area can dry and / or wash the clothing. Here, the diameters of each area may be the same or different. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0023] Here, the first heater and the second heater are, in the partition washing machine, a device for heating the clothing processing area, or a device for heating the water in the clothing processing area, or a device for heating the gas entering the clothing processing area. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0024] In some embodiments, one heater may heat one clothing processing area or multiple clothing processing areas. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0025] In some embodiments, the partition washing machine may include a first partition and a second partition. The first heater is the heater corresponding to the first partition in the partition washing machine, the second heater is the heater corresponding to the second partition in the partition washing machine, and the diameter of the first partition is smaller than the diameter of the second partition. The first partition and the second partition are washing drums with different diameters, such as the inner drum or outer drum of the drum washing machine, and the inner drum or outer drum of the pulsator washing machine. <了

[0026] Here, the first partition and the second partition are two independent areas for processing clothing in the partition washing machine.

[0027] In some embodiments, when an instruction is received that requires heating the first partition, such as drying or heated washing, it can be determined that an ON instruction for the first heater has been received.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first type of heater has a negative correlation between heating power and temperature, while the second type of heater has a constant heating power.

[0029] In some embodiments, heaters in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation may be positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors.

[0030] Furthermore, heaters with a negative correlation between heating power and temperature have the lowest temperature and highest heating efficiency when switched on, and the heating efficiency decreases as the temperature increases.

[0031] In some embodiments, the operating state of the second heater may be ON or OFF.

[0032] Furthermore, if the first heater type has a negative correlation between heating power and temperature, the heating power will be high for a certain period after the first heater is turned on. If the first heater is turned on directly while the second heater is on, the current to the partition washing machine may become excessive. Therefore, to avoid tripping due to excessive current, it is necessary to first obtain the operating status of the second heater. If the second heater is not on, the first heater can be turned on directly. However, if the second heater is on, it is necessary to further determine how to turn on the first heater.

[0033] In step 102, if the operating state of the second heater is ON, the second heater is controlled to be OFF.

[0034] In some embodiments, if the first heater type has a negative correlation between heating power and temperature, and the second heater type has a constant heating power, then when the first heater is turned on while the second heater is operating, the heating power of the first heater will be at its maximum when it is turned on. This can cause an excessive current to flow through the partition washing machine at the moment the first heater is turned on. Therefore, to avoid tripping due to excessive current, the second heater can be turned off first.

[0035] In step 103, the first heater is controlled to turn on.

[0036] Furthermore, after turning off the second heater, the heating power in the partition washing machine becomes 0, allowing the first heater to be turned on directly.

[0037] In step 104, the second heater is controlled to turn on if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies the pre-set conditions.

[0038] In some embodiments, the pre-set conditions are: The on duration corresponding to the heater reaches the duration threshold, This may include either the heating power corresponding to the heater being less than the power threshold, or the following:

[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second heater is controlled to turn on when the on-duration of the first heater reaches a duration threshold.

[0040] Furthermore, when the on-duration time of the first heater reaches the duration threshold, the sum of the heating power of the first heater and the heating power used to turn on the second heater becomes less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine. At this time, the second heater can be controlled to be turned on, allowing the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously without excessive current.

[0041] Here, the duration threshold may be a preset value. For example, the duration threshold can be 30 seconds, 20 seconds, etc. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, if the heating power of the first heater is less than a power threshold, the second heater is controlled to be turned on.

[0043] Furthermore, the sum of the power threshold and the heating power when the second heater is turned on is less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine. Therefore, when the heating power of the first heater is less than the power threshold, the second heater can be controlled to be turned on, allowing the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously without excessive current.

[0044] In some embodiments, the duration threshold is greater than the change duration, where the change duration is the time it takes for the heater's heating power to decrease from the on-time to the power threshold. This ensures that after the on-time of the first heater reaches the duration threshold, the sum of the heating power of the first heater and the heating power when the second heater is turned on is less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present invention, when an ON command is received for the first heater, the current operating state of the second heater is acquired. If the operating state of the second heater is ON, the second heater is controlled to OFF. Then, the first heater is controlled to ON. Finally, if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition, the second heater is controlled to ON. This ensures that the second heater is first turned OFF, then the first heater is turned ON, and only the first heater is operated for a certain duration when the heating power is highest after the first heater is turned ON. Furthermore, if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition, the second heater is controlled to ON. This ensures that when the second heater is turned ON, the current of the partition washing machine does not become excessive due to the heating power of the first heater and the heating power of the second heater. This allows the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously while ensuring safety, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine.

[0046] Figure 2 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a partition washing machine provided according to one embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in Figure 2, the control method for the partition washing machine may include the following steps.

[0047] In step 201, if an ON command is received for the second heater, the current operating status of the first heater is obtained.

[0048] In some embodiments, the partition washing machine may include a first partition and a second partition, the first heater being a heater corresponding to the first partition in the partition washing machine, and the second heater being a heater corresponding to the second partition in the partition washing machine, and when an instruction is received that requires heating the second partition, such as drying or heated washing, corresponding to the second partition, it can be determined that an ON instruction for the first heater has been received.

[0049] In some embodiments, the operating state of the first heater may be ON or OFF.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first type of heater is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second heater type may be one in which heating power and temperature are negatively correlated, or in which heating power remains constant.

[0052] Furthermore, if the first heater type has a negative correlation between heating power and temperature, the heating power will be high for a certain period after the first heater is turned on, and directly turning on the second heater may cause the current of the partition washing machine to become excessive. Therefore, in order to avoid tripping due to excessive current, it is necessary to first obtain the operating status of the first heater. If the first heater is not turned on, the second heater can be turned on directly, but if the first heater is turned on, it is necessary to further analyze the operating data of the first heater.

[0053] In step 202, if the operating state of the first heater is ON, operating data corresponding to the first heater is acquired.

[0054] Here, the operating data corresponding to the first heater may be the on-duration time of the first heater or the heating power of the first heater. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0055] In step 203, the second heater is controlled to turn on if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies the pre-set conditions.

[0056] In some embodiments, the pre-set conditions are: The on duration corresponding to the heater reaches the duration threshold, This may include either the heating power corresponding to the heater being less than the power threshold, or the following:

[0057] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second heater is controlled to turn on when the on-duration of the first heater reaches a duration threshold.

[0058] Furthermore, when the on-duration time of the first heater reaches the duration threshold, the sum of the heating power of the first heater and the heating power used to turn on the second heater becomes less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine. At this time, the second heater can be controlled to be turned on, allowing the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously without excessive current.

[0059] Here, the duration threshold may be a preset value. For example, the duration threshold can be 30 seconds, 20 seconds, etc. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, if the heating power of the first heater is less than a power threshold, the second heater is controlled to be turned on.

[0061] Furthermore, the sum of the power threshold and the heating power when the second heater is turned on is less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine. Therefore, when the heating power of the first heater is less than the power threshold, the second heater can be controlled to be turned on, allowing the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously without excessive current.

[0062] In some embodiments, the duration threshold is greater than the change duration, where the change duration is the time it takes for the heater's heating power to decrease from the on-time to the power threshold. This ensures that after the on-time of the first heater reaches the duration threshold, the sum of the heating power of the first heater and the heating power when the second heater is turned on is less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, when an ON command is received for the second heater, the current operating state of the first heater is acquired. If the operating state of the first heater is ON, operating data corresponding to the first heater is acquired. If the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition, the second heater is controlled to be ON. This allows the second heater to be controlled to be ON when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. By avoiding the high heating efficiency that occurs when the first heater is turned ON, even though the first heater has just been turned ON, when the second heater is turned ON, it is possible to ensure that the current of the partition washing machine does not become excessive due to the heating power of the first heater and the heating power of the second heater when the first and second heaters are operating simultaneously, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine while ensuring safety.

[0064] Figure 3 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a partition washing machine provided according to one embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in Figure 3, the control method for the partition washing machine may include the following steps.

[0065] In step 301, if an ON command is received for the first heater, the current operating status of the second heater is obtained.

[0066] Here, specific implementations of step 301 can be found in the detailed descriptions of other embodiments of the present invention and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] In step 302, if the operating state of the second heater is ON, operating data corresponding to the second heater is acquired.

[0068] In embodiments of the present invention, both the first heater type and the second heater type may be those in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation.

[0069] In step 303, the first heater is controlled to turn on if the operating data corresponding to the second heater satisfies the pre-set conditions.

[0070] Here, the operating data for the second heater may be the on-duration time of the second heater, or it may be the heating power corresponding to the second heater.

[0071] In some embodiments, the pre-set conditions are: The on duration corresponding to the heater reaches the duration threshold, This may include either the heating power corresponding to the heater being less than the power threshold, or the following:

[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first heater is controlled to turn on when the on-duration of the second heater reaches a duration threshold.

[0073] Furthermore, when the duration of the second heater's ON state reaches the duration threshold, the sum of the heating power of the second heater and the heating power used to turn on the first heater becomes less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine. At this point, the first heater can be controlled to turn ON, allowing the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously without excessive current.

[0074] Here, the duration threshold may be a preset value. For example, the duration threshold can be 30 seconds, 20 seconds, etc. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0075] In embodiments of the present invention, the duration threshold corresponding to the first heater and the duration threshold corresponding to the second heater may be the same or different. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0076] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first heater is controlled to be turned on when the heating power of the second heater is less than a power threshold.

[0077] Furthermore, the sum of the power threshold and the heating power when the first heater is turned on is less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine. Therefore, if the heating power of the second heater is less than the power threshold, the first heater can be controlled to be turned on, allowing the first and second heaters to operate simultaneously without excessive current.

[0078] In some embodiments, the duration threshold is greater than the change duration, where the change duration is the time it takes for the heater's heating power to decrease from the ON state to the power threshold. This ensures that after the ON duration of the second heater reaches the duration threshold, the sum of the heating power of the second heater and the heating power when the first heater is turned on is less than the rated heating power of the partition washing machine.

[0079] In embodiments of the present invention, the power threshold corresponding to the first heater and the power threshold corresponding to the second heater may be the same or different. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0080] In an embodiment of the present invention, when an ON command is received for the first heater, if the operating state of the second heater is ON, operating data corresponding to the second heater is acquired, and if the operating data corresponding to the second heater satisfies a preset condition, the first heater is controlled to be ON. This allows the first heater to be controlled to be ON when the operating data corresponding to the second heater satisfies a preset condition, thereby avoiding the high heating efficiency that occurs when the first heater is turned ON and the second heater has just been turned ON. This ensures that the current of the partition washing machine does not become excessive due to the heating power of the first heater and the heating power of the second heater when the first and second heaters are operating simultaneously, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine while ensuring safety.

[0081] To realize the above embodiment, the present invention further proposes a control device for a partition washing machine.

[0082] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the control device for a partition washing machine provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] As shown in Figure 4, the control device 400 of the partition washing machine is An acquisition module 401 is configured to acquire the current operating state of the second heater when an ON command is received for the first heater, A first control module 402 is configured to control the second heater to the OFF state when the operating state of the second heater is ON, A second control module 403 configured to control the first heater to be turned on, The system may also include a third control module 404 configured to control the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition.

[0084] The control device 400 of the partition washing machine in this embodiment of the present invention, upon receiving an ON command for the first heater, acquires the current operating state of the second heater, controls the second heater to OFF if the operating state of the second heater is ON, then controls the first heater to ON, and finally controls the second heater to ON if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. This ensures that the second heater is first turned OFF, then the first heater is turned ON, and only the first heater is operated within a certain period of time when the heating power is highest after the first heater is turned ON, and the second heater is turned ON if the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. This ensures that when the second heater is turned ON, the current of the partition washing machine does not become excessive due to the heating power of the first heater and the heating power of the second heater, thereby ensuring safety and enabling simultaneous operation of the first and second heaters, and improving the heating efficiency of the partition washing machine.

[0085] To realize the above embodiment, the present invention further proposes a washing machine that includes memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the processor executes the program, it implements the control method for the partition washing machine described in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] In some embodiments, the width of the partition washing machine is 550 to 650 millimeters, and the height is 800 to 900 millimeters. In some embodiments, the depth of the partition washing machine is not limited.

[0087] In some embodiments, the partition washing machine includes a first partition having a diameter of 175 to 185 millimeters and a second partition having a diameter of 533 to 543 millimeters.

[0088] In some embodiments, the first heater type corresponding to the first partition has a negative correlation between heating power and temperature, and the second heater type corresponding to the second partition has a negative correlation between heating power and temperature, or the heating power is constant.

[0089] To realize the above embodiments, the present invention further proposes a computer-readable storage medium characterized in that, when executed by a processor, it stores computer execution instructions for implementing a control method for a partition washing machine as proposed in the above-described embodiments of the present invention.

[0090] To realize the above embodiments, the present invention further proposes a computer program product characterized by including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements a control method for a partition washing machine as proposed in the above-described embodiments of the present invention.

[0091] In this specification, any reference terms such as “one embodiment,” “several embodiments,” “example,” “specific example,” or “several examples” mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with such embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, a general expression for the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Also, a person skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described herein, provided that they do not conflict with each other.

[0092] Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used solely for descriptive purposes and are not intended to express or imply relative importance, nor to be understood as implying the number of technical features being described. Thus, features designated as “first” and “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In this description of the present invention, “multiple” means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0093] Flowcharts and descriptions of any processes or methods otherwise described herein can be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code containing one or more executable instructions for realizing a particular logical function or step in a process, and the scope of preferred embodiments of the present invention includes alternative realizations in which functions can be performed in a manner other than those illustrated or discussed, including essentially simultaneous or reverse order, depending on the function in question. This should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the present invention belong.

[0094] The logic and / or steps shown in the flowchart or otherwise described herein may be thought of, for example, as an ordered list of executable instructions for realizing a logical function, which may be used in instruction execution systems, apparatuses and devices (e.g., computer-based systems, systems including processors, or other systems that can obtain and execute instructions from instruction execution systems, apparatuses and devices), or may be specifically implemented on any computer-readable medium for use in combination with such instruction execution systems, apparatuses and devices. In this specification, “computer-readable medium” may be an instruction execution system, apparatuses and devices, or any device that can store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use in combination with such instruction execution systems, apparatuses and devices. More specific examples (a non-exclusive list) of computer-readable mediums include electrical connections with one or more wires (electronic devices), portable computer disk cartridges (magnetic devices), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber devices, and portable optical disk read-only memory (CDROM). Furthermore, the computer-readable medium may also be paper or other suitable medium on which the program can be printed. This is because, for example, the program can be obtained electronically by optically scanning the paper or other medium, and then editing, interpreting, or processing it in any other suitable manner as necessary, and stored in the computer's memory.

[0095] It should be understood that each part of the present invention may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the embodiments described above, some steps or methods may be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by an appropriate instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in other embodiments, it may be implemented in any or a combination thereof of the above-mentioned technologies known in the art, such as discrete logic circuits having logic gate circuits for realizing logical functions for data signals, dedicated integrated circuits with appropriate logic gate circuits, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

[0096] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the method for realizing the above-described embodiment can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium and completed by a program that includes one or a combination of the steps of the embodiment of the method to instruct the relevant hardware during execution.

[0097] Furthermore, each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into a single processing module, each unit may exist individually physically, or two or more units may be integrated into a single module. The integrated module described above may be implemented in hardware form or in a form employing software functional modules. When the integrated module is implemented in the form of software functional modules and sold or used as an independent product, it may be stored in a single computer-readable storage medium.

[0098] The aforementioned storage medium may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, etc. Although embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, these embodiments are illustrative and should not be understood as limitations of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments can be modified, altered, substituted, and transformed within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. When an ON command is received for the first heater, the current operating state of the second heater is obtained. The steps include controlling the second heater to turn off when the operating state of the second heater is in the ON state, The steps include controlling the first heater to be turned on, The procedure includes the step of controlling the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. A control method for a partition washing machine, characterized by the following.

2. When an ON command is received for the second heater, the current operating state of the first heater is obtained. When the operating state of the first heater is ON, the step of acquiring operating data corresponding to the first heater, The procedure further includes the step of controlling the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. The control method according to feature 1.

3. The first type of heater described above is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation. The control method according to feature 2.

4. The first type of heater is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation, and the second type of heater is one in which heating power remains constant. The control method according to feature 1.

5. After the step of obtaining the current operating state of the second heater, the control method: When the operating state of the second heater is ON, the step of acquiring operating data corresponding to the second heater, The procedure further includes the step of controlling the first heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the second heater satisfies a preset condition. The control method according to feature 1.

6. In both the first and second types of heaters, heating power and temperature are negatively correlated. The control method according to feature 5.

7. The aforementioned pre-set conditions are The on duration corresponding to the heater reaches the duration threshold, This includes either the heating power corresponding to the heater being less than the power threshold, or the following: The control method according to feature 1.

8. The duration threshold is greater than the change duration, and the change duration is the duration over which the heating power decreases from the heater's ON state to the power threshold. The control method according to feature 7.

9. The first heater corresponds to the first partition in the partition washing machine, the second heater corresponds to the second partition in the partition washing machine, and the diameter of the first partition is smaller than the diameter of the second partition. The control method according to feature 1.

10. A partition washing machine comprising memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, When the processor executes the computer program, if it receives an ON instruction for the first heater, it obtains the current operating state of the second heater. The steps include controlling the second heater to turn off when the operating state of the second heater is in the ON state, The steps include controlling the first heater to be turned on, A control method for a partition washing machine is realized, which includes the step of controlling the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. A partition washing machine characterized by the following features.

11. The width of the aforementioned partition washing machine is 550 to 650 millimeters, and its height is 800 to 900 millimeters. The partition washing machine according to feature 10.

12. It includes a first partition with a diameter of 175 to 185 millimeters and a second partition with a diameter of 533 to 543 millimeters. The partition washing machine according to feature 11.

13. The first heater type corresponding to the first partition is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation, and the second heater type corresponding to the second partition is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation, or in which heating power remains constant. The partition washing machine according to feature 12.

14. The control method described above is When an ON command is received for the second heater, the current operating state of the first heater is obtained. When the operating state of the first heater is ON, the step of acquiring operating data corresponding to the first heater, The procedure further includes the step of controlling the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. The partition washing machine according to feature 10.

15. The first type of heater described above is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation. The partition washing machine according to feature 14.

16. The first type of heater is one in which heating power and temperature have a negative correlation, and the second type of heater is one in which heating power remains constant. The partition washing machine according to feature 10.

17. After the step of obtaining the current operating state of the second heater, the control method: When the operating state of the second heater is ON, the step of acquiring operating data corresponding to the second heater, The procedure further includes the step of controlling the first heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the second heater satisfies a preset condition. The partition washing machine according to feature 10.

18. The aforementioned pre-set conditions include: The on duration corresponding to the heater reaches the duration threshold, This includes either the heating power corresponding to the heater being less than the power threshold, or the following: The partition washing machine according to feature 10.

19. The first heater corresponds to the first partition in the partition washing machine, the second heater corresponds to the second partition in the partition washing machine, and the diameter of the first partition is smaller than the diameter of the second partition. The partition washing machine according to feature 10.

20. When executed by the processor, When an ON command is received for the first heater, the current operating state of the second heater is obtained. The steps include controlling the second heater to turn off when the operating state of the second heater is in the ON state, The steps include controlling the first heater to be turned on, A computer execution instruction is stored for implementing a control method for a partition washing machine, which includes the step of controlling the second heater to turn on when the operating data corresponding to the first heater satisfies a preset condition. A non-temporary, computer-readable storage medium characterized by the following features.