Control method for laundry treatment device, and laundry treatment device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a control method for a laundry treatment device, and a laundry treatment device. The laundry treatment device at least comprises an enhanced soil-removal mode and a standard soil-removal mode. The method comprises: operating an enhanced soil-removal mode, wherein the enhanced soil-removal mode involves: performing a washing operation on the same standard test fabric under identical operating parameters. The soil-removal ratio of the fabric in the enhanced soil-removal mode without an additive is increased by M1 compared with the soil-removal ratio of the fabric in the standard soil-removal mode without the additive, the soil-removal ratio of the fabric in the standard soil-removal mode with the additive is increased by M2 compared with the soil-removal ratio of the fabric in the standard soil-removal mode without the additive, and M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%. By means of the technical solution of the present disclosure, compared with the use of the standard soil-removal mode without an additive, by using the enhanced soil-removal mode without the additive, the soil-removal ratio of the fabric is improved; and when laundries having different degrees of contamination need to be washed, a user can select the enhanced soil-removal mode or the standard soil-removal mode on the basis of the situation for laundry washing.

Description

A control method for a garment processing device and the garment processing device itself.

[0001] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411479245.7, filed on October 22, 2024, entitled "A Control Method for a Clothing Processing Device and a Clothing Processing Device", and Chinese Patent Application No. 202411688938.7, filed on November 22, 2024, entitled "Clothing Processing Device", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing equipment, and more particularly to a control method for clothing processing equipment and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0003] With the improvement of people's living standards, washing machines and other clothing processing equipment have brought great convenience to users, gradually replacing the original manual washing method, realizing automatic washing function, and freeing users' hands.

[0004] In related technologies, when the clothes that users need to wash are lightly soiled, such as new clothes or clothes that have only been worn a few times, and there are basically no stubborn stains such as oil stains on the clothes, the amount of additives required for washing clothes is very small. It is difficult for users to accurately add laundry detergent or washing powder, or users may not add laundry detergent or washing powder and wash the clothes directly, resulting in a low washing ratio, or users may accumulate enough clothes before washing them, which increases the complexity of washing clothes.

[0005] Furthermore, as people's living standards improve, they need more than just clean stains from their clothes; they also want more functional processing during the washing process. Therefore, more and more functional laundry products, such as disinfectants, fabric softeners, and color-fixing agents, have appeared on the market. However, each time these functional laundry products are used, a certain amount needs to be manually added to the washing machine, which is inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve them, this disclosure provides a control method for a garment processing device and a garment processing device. Without using detergents or other additives, a light stain removal mode is used for cleaning, and the washing ratio of the sample fabric is improved compared to the washing ratio in water washing. When it is necessary to wash clothes with different levels of dirt, the user can choose a light stain removal mode or a standard stain removal mode to wash the clothes according to the situation.

[0007] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a method for controlling a garment treatment device, which includes at least a light stain removal mode and a standard stain removal mode;

[0008] The method includes: running a light stain removal mode, wherein the light stain removal mode includes: performing the same standard test sample fabric with the same operating parameters for washing, wherein the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode is increased by M1 compared to the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode, and the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the additive-containing standard stain removal mode is increased by M2 compared to the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode, wherein M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%.

[0009] Optionally, the garment treatment equipment includes a light stain removal device, wherein operating the light stain removal mode includes:

[0010] During the decontamination stage, the light decontamination device is operated.

[0011] Optionally, the light decontamination device includes a slow-release material storage device;

[0012] During the stain removal stage, operating the light stain removal device includes controlling the washing solution to pass through the slow-release material storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0013] Optionally, the slow-release material storage device is located in the first water inlet path;

[0014] The control of the washing solution passing through the slow-release material storage device and entering the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment includes: controlling the first water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment.

[0015] Optionally, the light decontamination device includes a water electrolysis device;

[0016] During the stain removal stage, operating the light stain removal device includes controlling the washing solution to pass through the electrolyzed water device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0017] Optionally, the water electrolysis device is located in the second water inlet path;

[0018] The control of the washing solution passing through the electrolyzed water device and entering the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment includes: controlling the second water inlet path to be open so that the washing solution passes through the electrolyzed water device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment.

[0019] Optionally, the light decontamination device includes a slow-release material storage device and a water electrolysis device;

[0020] During the stain removal stage, operating the light stain removal device includes controlling the washing solution to pass through the slow-release material storage device and / or the water electrolysis device, and then enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0021] Optionally, the slow-release material storage device and the water electrolysis device are located in the first water inlet path;

[0022] The operation of the light stain removal mode includes: controlling the first water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and the electrolyzed water device, and enters the clothing treatment chamber of the clothing treatment equipment.

[0023] Optionally, the garment processing equipment further includes an additive storage device;

[0024] Operating the standard stain removal mode with additives includes controlling the washing solution to pass through the additive storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0025] Optionally, the additive storage device is located in the third water inlet path;

[0026] The control of the washing solution passing through the additive storage device and entering the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment includes: controlling the third water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the additive storage device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment.

[0027] Optionally, the light decontamination device includes at least a water electrolysis device; the additive storage device and the water electrolysis device are located in the same water inlet path;

[0028] The standard stain removal mode with additives includes: controlling the water inlet path where the additive storage device is located to be open and controlling the electrolysis water device to be closed, so that the washing solution passes through the additive storage device and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0029] The additive-free light stain removal mode includes: determining that the additive storage device is free of additives, controlling the water inlet path where the additive storage device is located to be open and starting the water electrolysis device, so that the washing solution passes through the water electrolysis device and enters the clothing treatment chamber of the clothing treatment equipment.

[0030] Optionally, the control method further includes:

[0031] The amount or time of the washing solution entering the light stain removal device is controlled according to the load, and then it enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0032] In a second aspect, this disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium that stores a program or instructions; the program or instructions cause a computer to perform the steps of the method as described in the first aspect.

[0033] Thirdly, this disclosure also provides a garment processing device, including a processor and a memory, wherein the processor executes the steps of the method described in the first aspect by invoking a program or instruction stored in the memory.

[0034] Fourthly, this disclosure provides a garment processing device, comprising:

[0035] Box,

[0036] A tub assembly is disposed inside the box, and the tub assembly has a clothing processing chamber inside;

[0037] A water inlet assembly is used to supply water to the garment processing chamber;

[0038] A cleaning device includes a housing and a slow-release agent disposed within the housing. The housing is fixed to a box and connected between the water inlet assembly and the garment processing chamber. The slow-release agent releases cleaning substances upon contact with water and enters the garment processing chamber.

[0039] In some embodiments of the cleaning device, the housing is fixed to the outer surface of the box.

[0040] In some embodiments, the box body is fixed to the inner surface of the housing.

[0041] In some embodiments, the housing includes a frame on which the cleaning device is mounted.

[0042] In some embodiments, the frame includes an upper crossbeam, a cleaning device is located below the upper crossbeam, and one side surface of the housing is attached to and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the upper crossbeam.

[0043] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a first water inlet and a first water outlet. The first water inlet is connected to the water inlet assembly via a first connecting pipe, and the first water outlet is connected to the water inlet of the clothing processing chamber via a second connecting pipe.

[0044] In some embodiments, a detergent dispenser is also included, connected between the water inlet assembly and the dispenser body, for supplying detergent to the garment processing chamber.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cleaning device is connected in parallel or in series with the detergent dispenser between the water inlet assembly and the garment processing chamber.

[0046] In some embodiments, the sustained-release body includes a shell and a sustained-release substance located within the shell, the walls of the shell being perforated to form a mesh structure.

[0047] In some embodiments, the slow-release substance is at least one of detergent, bactericide, fabric softener, fragrance, anti-wrinkle agent, anti-color bleeding agent, color fixing agent, deodorizer, or solid enzyme preparation.

[0048] In some embodiments, the interior of the box body forms a water immersion cavity, and the slow-release agent is disposed in the water immersion cavity and spaced apart from the inner wall of the box body.

[0049] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0050] This disclosure provides a control method for a garment processing device and the garment processing device itself. The control method includes at least a light stain removal mode and a standard stain removal mode. Specifically, when the same standard test fabric is washed with the same operating parameters, the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode is increased by M1 compared to the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode, while the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-containing standard stain removal mode is increased by M2 compared to the fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode, where M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%. Therefore, without using detergents or other additives, cleaning with the light stain removal mode results in a higher washing ratio compared to washing with plain water. In other words, the cleaning level of the light stain removal mode can achieve a certain proportion of the cleaning level of the standard stain removal mode using detergents or other additives. Thus, this disclosure allows the user to achieve an effect close to that of the standard stain removal mode using detergents or other additives through a light stain removal mode that does not require the addition of detergents or other additives. When washing clothes with varying degrees of soiling, users can choose the appropriate mode based on the situation. For example, for lightly soiled clothes, a gentle stain removal mode can be used, eliminating the need for detergents and simplifying the washing process. This also avoids the waste of detergents that can occur when using them for lightly soiled clothes, improving the convenience of laundry and enhancing the user experience. For heavily soiled clothes, users can add detergent or other detergents and use the standard stain removal mode for a better cleaning result.

[0051] In addition, this disclosure also provides a garment processing device, in which a cleaning device is provided between the water inlet component and the garment processing chamber. The cleaning device includes a housing and a slow-release agent located within the housing. When the slow-release agent comes into contact with water, it releases a cleaning substance into the garment processing chamber to clean the garments inside. The slow-release agent slowly dissolves and releases itself as water enters the garment processing chamber, exerting its washing effect. This allows for long-term use and ensures a stable release of the cleaning substance, avoiding the problem of manually adding functional substances and difficulty in controlling the dosage. Attached Figure Description

[0052] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0054] Figure 1 is a schematic flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0055] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0056] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0057] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the cleaning device in the clothing treatment equipment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0058] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0059] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cleaning device according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0060] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the box body according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0061] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sustained-release formulation described in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0062] Among them, 1. Box body; 101. Upper crossbeam; 2. Barrel assembly; 3. Cleaning device; 4. Water inlet assembly; 6. Detergent box; 7. First connecting pipe; 8. Second connecting pipe; 31. Box body; 32. Slow-release body; 311. First water inlet; 312. First water outlet; 313. Fixing rib; 321. Perforation. Embodiments of the present invention

[0063] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0064] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0065] In related technologies, when the clothes that users need to wash are lightly soiled, such as new clothes or clothes that have only been worn a few times, and there are basically no stubborn stains such as oil stains on the clothes, the amount of additives required for washing clothes is very small. It is difficult for users to accurately add laundry detergent or washing powder, or users may not add laundry detergent or washing powder and wash the clothes directly, resulting in a lower cleaning efficiency, or users may accumulate enough clothes before washing them, which increases the complexity of washing clothes.

[0066] To address the aforementioned problems, this disclosure provides a control method for a garment processing device, including at least a light stain removal mode and a standard stain removal mode. Figure 1 is a flowchart illustrating the control method for a garment processing device provided in this disclosure. This method can be executed by a control device for the garment processing device provided in this disclosure, which can be implemented using software and / or hardware. As shown in Figure 1, the method includes the following steps:

[0067] S101, Run in light cleaning mode.

[0068] The light stain removal mode allows users to achieve similar results to those achieved by adding detergent or other additives when washing lightly soiled clothes. This is suitable for washing new clothes, clothes worn only a few times, or clothes without stubborn stains such as oil. Users can use the light stain removal mode in this embodiment without adding detergent or other additives; simply select the light stain removal mode.

[0069] The standard stain removal mode is a regular washing mode used in garment processing equipment, such as the mode used when washing heavily soiled clothes. When washing soiled clothes, users can add detergent or other additives and select the standard stain removal mode. In some embodiments, the light stain removal mode can be a separate washing program independent of other washing programs.

[0070] Among them, the same standard test fabric was washed with the same operating parameters. The washing ratio of the fabric in the light cleaning mode without additives was increased by M1 compared with the washing ratio of the fabric in the standard cleaning mode without additives. The washing ratio of the fabric in the standard cleaning mode with additives was increased by M2 compared with the washing ratio of the fabric in the standard cleaning mode without additives. M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%.

[0071] The garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure includes at least a light stain removal mode and a standard stain removal mode. The same standard test fabric is washed using the same operating parameters in the additive-free light stain removal mode, the additive-free standard stain removal mode, and the additive-containing standard stain removal mode, respectively. The washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode, the additive-free standard stain removal mode, and the additive-containing standard stain removal mode is tested. The washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode is improved by M1 compared to the additive-free standard stain removal mode, meaning that the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode is improved compared to the additive-free standard stain removal mode. The washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-containing standard stain removal mode is improved by M2 compared to the additive-free standard stain removal mode, where M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%. This indicates that the washing effect of the additive-free light stain removal mode can achieve a certain proportion of the washing effect of the additive-containing standard stain removal mode. Therefore, the embodiments of this disclosure can achieve an effect close to that of a standard stain removal mode that requires the addition of detergent or other additives by the user through a light stain removal mode that does not require the addition of detergent or other additives.

[0072] With other washing parameters remaining the same, the additive-free light stain removal mode provides better cleaning than the additive-free standard stain removal mode, but its cleaning effect is slightly weaker than the additive-containing standard stain removal mode. Therefore, when washing clothes with varying degrees of soiling, users can choose the light stain removal mode based on the situation, such as for lightly soiled clothes. The light stain removal mode eliminates the need for additives, simplifying the washing process and avoiding the waste of additives when washing lightly soiled clothes, thus improving the convenience of laundry and enhancing the user experience. For heavily soiled clothes, users can use detergent or other additives in the standard stain removal mode to achieve a good cleaning result.

[0073] Optionally, the garment treatment equipment includes a light stain removal device, wherein operating the light stain removal mode includes: operating the light stain removal device during the stain removal stage.

[0074] The garment processing equipment may include a light stain removal device. During the stain removal stage, the light stain removal device is operated so that the washing solution passes through it. Surfactants and other substances released by the light stain removal device enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment along with the washing solution, washing the garments within the chamber.

[0075] Optionally, the light stain removal device includes a slow-release material storage device; during the stain removal stage, operating the light stain removal device includes: controlling the washing solution to pass through the slow-release material storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0076] For example, the garment processing equipment may include a slow-release material storage device for storing slow-release materials. The slow-release material can be a highly concentrated surfactant-containing material, i.e., a material that reduces the proportion of water and binders while increasing the proportion of surfactants. During a light stain removal mode, only a small amount of slow-release material dissolves in a single wash cycle, releasing appropriate amounts of surfactants, detergent enzymes, etc., which then enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment with the washing solution to wash the garments and remove stains. Other slow-release material that has not been dissolved in the washing solution remains in the storage device and can continue to dissolve in the washing solution during subsequent runs of the light stain removal mode.

[0077] For example, the amount of slow-release material placed in the slow-release material storage device can be determined based on the usage cycle of the garment processing equipment and the dissolution rate of the slow-release material; the amount of washing solution flowing through the slow-release material when performing the light stain removal mode can also be determined based on the usage cycle of the garment processing equipment and the dissolution rate of the slow-release material, so as to ensure that no additional slow-release material needs to be added to the slow-release material storage device during the usage cycle of the garment processing equipment.

[0078] The sustained-release material may include the following components in parts by weight: 15-25 parts of binder (low molecular weight resin such as polyethylene wax, terpene resin, petroleum resin, etc.); 15-25 parts of water-soluble polymer material, mainly including one or more of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, and polyethylene oxide; and 50-70 parts of surfactant, mainly including various types of surfactants (nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants).

[0079] The slow-release material storage device, for example, can be a perforated type, and its volume can be adjusted according to the volume of the slow-release material. During the light stain removal mode, the washing solution can flow from top to bottom or left to right through the pores of the slow-release material storage device into it. Some of the slow-release material dissolves in the washing solution. The washing solution containing the dissolved slow-release material flows out through the pores of the storage device and into the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, thereby washing the garments in the chamber. Thus, by making the slow-release material storage device perforated, the washing solution flowing through it does not accumulate in the storage device, preventing the complete dissolution of the slow-release material.

[0080] Optionally, the slow-release material storage device is located in the first water inlet path; controlling the washing solution to pass through the slow-release material storage device and enter the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment includes: controlling the first water inlet path to be open so that the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment.

[0081] Exemplarily, the slow-release material storage device may be located in the first water inlet path. For example, a first conduction control unit may be provided in the first water inlet path. When the first water inlet path is controlled to be open, the first conduction control unit is activated to allow the washing solution to pass through the slow-release material storage device. The slow-release material dissolves in the washing solution. The washing solution containing the dissolved slow-release material enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, thereby washing the garments in the garment processing chamber.

[0082] Optionally, the light stain removal device includes an electrolyzing water device; during the stain removal stage, operating the light stain removal device includes: controlling the washing solution to pass through the electrolyzing water device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0083] Clothing treatment equipment may also include a water electrolysis device. The water electrolysis device may include three layers of electrodes, with the middle being the anode and the two sides being the cathodes. The anode is a titanium electrode with a metal coating, and the coating is one or more of ruthenium, iridium, tantalum, tin, and antimony. The cathode is, for example, a carbon material electrode, with conductive carbon black as the main material and polytetrafluoroethylene as the binder.

[0084] When operating the light stain removal mode, the flow of the washing solution through the water electrolysis unit can be controlled. The washing solution, such as water, is electrolyzed at the cathode and anode after entering the water electrolysis unit. Electrolyzed water contains active substances such as hydroxyl radicals, ozone, and hydrogen peroxide, thus possessing high oxidizing and bleaching capabilities. It can better remove aging household stains such as pigments and also has a disinfecting and sterilizing effect. The electrolyzed water enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, where the active substances in the electrolyzed water wash the clothes inside.

[0085] It should be noted that the relevant electrolysis parameters of the water electrolysis device can be set according to the actual use of the clothing processing equipment, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0086] Optionally, the water electrolysis device is located in the second water inlet path; controlling the washing solution to pass through the water electrolysis device and enter the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment includes: controlling the second water inlet path to be open so that the washing solution passes through the water electrolysis device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment.

[0087] For example, the water electrolysis device can be located in the second water inlet path. For instance, a second conduction control unit can be installed in the second water inlet path. When the second water inlet path is controlled to be open, the second conduction control unit is activated to allow the washing solution to pass through the water electrolysis device; the water electrolysis device electrolyzes the washing solution, such as water, to generate active substances. Then, the electrolyzed water can enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, where the active substances in the electrolyzed water are used to wash the garments inside the garment processing chamber.

[0088] Optionally, the light stain removal device includes a slow-release material storage device and an electrolyzing water device; during the stain removal stage, operating the light stain removal device includes: controlling the washing solution to pass through the slow-release material storage device and / or the electrolyzing water device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0089] Specifically, the light stain removal device may include a slow-release material storage device and an electrolytic water device. When operating the light stain removal mode, the washing solution can be controlled to pass through the slow-release material storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, using the washing solution containing dissolved slow-release material to wash the garments in the processing chamber; alternatively, the washing solution can be controlled to pass through the electrolytic water device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, using the active substances in the electrolyzed water to wash the garments in the processing chamber; still others can be controlled to pass through both the slow-release material storage device and the electrolytic water device, utilizing both the slow-release material dissolved in the washing solution and the active substances generated from the electrolysis of the washing solution to wash the garments, thus improving the washing effect of the light stain removal mode and increasing the washing ratio of garments in the light stain removal mode.

[0090] It should be noted that the light stain removal device may include only a slow-release material storage device, or only a water electrolysis device, or both a slow-release material storage device and a water electrolysis device. It can be set according to the usage requirements of the garment treatment equipment, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0091] Optionally, the slow-release material storage device and the electrolyzing water device are located in the first water inlet path; the operation of the light decontamination mode includes: controlling the first water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and the electrolyzing water device and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0092] Specifically, both the water electrolysis device and the slow-release device can be set in the first water inlet path. When running the additive-free light cleaning mode, the first water inlet path is controlled to be open, and the washing solution flows through the slow-release material storage device and the water electrolysis device, and then enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0093] For example, the first water inlet path is opened and the water electrolysis device is activated. The washing solution flows through the slow-release material storage device, where some of the slow-release material dissolves in the washing solution and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. Simultaneously, the washing solution flows through the water electrolysis device, which electrolyzes the washing solution to generate active substances, which also enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. Therefore, when operating the additive-free light stain removal mode, both the slow-release material dissolved in the washing solution and the active substances generated by electrolyzing the washing solution can be used to wash the clothes, improving the washing effect of the light stain removal mode and increasing the washing ratio of clothes in this mode.

[0094] For example, the first water inlet path is turned on and power is no longer supplied to the water electrolysis device, causing the water electrolysis device to shut down. The washing solution flows through the slow-release material storage device, where some of the slow-release material dissolves in the washing solution and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. The washing solution is not electrolyzed when it flows through the water electrolysis device. When running the additive-free light stain removal mode, the garments are washed only using the slow-release material dissolved in the washing solution.

[0095] Therefore, by placing both the electrolyzed water device and the slow-release material storage device on the first water inlet path, this embodiment simplifies the design of the water inlet path for the garment cleaning equipment and avoids the problem of excessively complex water inlet pipes. Furthermore, since the surfactants and laundry enzymes in the slow-release material can remove sebum-like stains, and the active substances in the electrolyzed water can remove pigment-like stains, during the light stain removal mode, at least one of the slow-release material storage device or the electrolyzed water device can be selected to be turned on depending on the type of stain on the garment, thus improving the cleaning effect on the garment.

[0096] Optionally, the garment processing equipment also includes an additive storage device; the standard stain removal mode with additives includes controlling the washing solution to pass through the additive storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0097] Exemplarily, the garment processing equipment includes an additive storage device. The additive storage device is used to store additives. For example, the additives may be laundry detergent or washing powder added by the user for cleaning the garments, disinfectants for sterilizing the garments, fabric softeners for softening the garments, or other types of additives, which are not limited in this disclosure.

[0098] When operating the standard stain removal mode with additives, the washing solution is controlled to pass through the additive storage device. The additives located in the additive storage device dissolve in the washing solution and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment along with the washing solution to wash the garments in the garment processing chamber.

[0099] The main components of commonly used liquid additives in laundry detergents are water and binders, while surfactants and enzymes used to remove stains constitute a smaller proportion. When using a standard stain removal mode, a large amount of additive needs to be dissolved in a single wash cycle to release the appropriate amount of surfactants and enzymes to meet washing requirements. Therefore, users need to frequently add additives to the storage container.

[0100] Table 1 shows the correspondence between the stain removal modes and the washing ratio of the sample fabrics provided in the embodiments of this disclosure. To ensure that the washing ratio of the sample fabrics is not affected by the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment or the material of the test sample fabrics, this disclosure implements washing operations with the same operating parameters on the same standard test sample fabrics. For example, the material of the standard test sample fabrics is the same under different stain removal modes, and the operating parameters of the garment processing equipment are the same. Operating parameters may include parameters such as the rotation speed of the garment processing chamber and the rotation rhythm of the garment processing chamber; this disclosure does not limit these parameters. Table 1 provides the washing ratios corresponding to a grams of standard laundry detergent, a grams of brand A laundry liquid, a grams of brand B laundry liquid, a grams of brand C laundry liquid, b grams of slow-release material, electrolyzed water, and b grams of slow-release material and electrolyzed water. Table 1 shows the experimental data obtained by performing a 15-minute main wash program on IEC standard soiled fabrics with the same degree of soiling and stain type.

[0101] Table 1

[0102] Additives (ag) Standard Laundry Detergent (ag) Brand A Laundry Detergent (ag) Brand B Laundry Detergent (ag) Brand C Laundry Detergent (bg) Slow-Release Material Electrolyzed Water (bg) Average of Slow-Release Material and Electrolyzed Water 42.51 43.92 44.38 44.03 44.55 43.21 43.46 44.16 Y Total 212.56 219.62 221.89 220.17 222.76 216.03 217.32 20.8 Reference Machine 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 Washing Ratio 0.664 0.686 0.693 0.688 0.696 0.680 0.679 0.690

[0103] In Table 1, standard laundry detergent refers to laundry detergent that conforms to European or IEC standards; mean value represents the average reflectance Y value of a preset number of IEC standard soiled fabrics after washing, where the stains in the IEC standard soiled fabrics include: sebum, carbon black, blood stains, cocoa, and red wine; total Y value represents the average reflectance Y value of a preset number of IEC standard soiled fabrics after washing; reference machine represents a standard washing machine used to calculate the washing ratio; washing ratio = total reflectance of the test sample machine after washing / total reflectance of the reference machine after washing.

[0104] The test data corresponding to water electrolysis is obtained based on preset test conditions. The preset test conditions include power supply parameters of 26V and 2A for the water electrolysis device, power supply power of 50W, keeping the water electrolysis device on during the water intake process, electrolysis time of 3 minutes, and turning off the water electrolysis device after the water intake is completed.

[0105] It should be noted that the brand and dosage of laundry detergent and liquid, as well as the dosage of slow-release material, can be set according to the actual usage requirements of the garment processing equipment, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0106] As shown in Table 1, the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode without additives was 0.664. Due to different brands or the form of additives, the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode with additives fluctuated, with an overall average between 0.686 and 0.696. The washing ratio of the sample fabric in the light stain removal mode without additives was between 0.679 and 0.690.

[0107] When operating the light stain removal mode, as the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and the electrolyzed water device, some of the slow-release material dissolves in the washing solution. The washing solution is then electrolyzed by the electrolyzed water device. Both the slow-release material and the electrolyzed water can remove stains from clothing. Surfactants and laundry enzymes in the slow-release material can remove sebum-based stains, while active substances in the electrolyzed water can remove pigment-based stains. When both slow-release material and electrolyzed water are simultaneously introduced into the garment processing chamber, multiple types of stains can be removed. The stain removal effects of the slow-release material and electrolyzed water are additive. Therefore, the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the light stain removal mode with b grams of slow-release material and electrolyzed water introduced into the garment processing chamber is 0.690, which is greater than the washing ratio of some sample fabrics operating in the standard stain removal mode with additives, such as the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode with a gram of standard laundry detergent (0.686) and the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode with a gram of Brand B laundry liquid (0.688).

[0108] As shown in Table 1, under the same operating parameters of the garment processing equipment and the same degree of soiling of the standard test fabric, when the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode is 0.679 and the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode is 0.664, the improvement M1 of the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode compared to the fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode is (0.679-0.664) / 0.664=2.2%. When the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode is 0.690 and the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode is 0.664, the improvement M1 of the washing ratio of the fabric in the additive-free light stain removal mode compared to the fabric in the additive-free standard stain removal mode is (0.690-0.664) / 0.664=3.9%.

[0109] When the washing ratio of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode with additives is 0.686, and the washing ratio of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode without additives is 0.664, the improvement in the washing ratio M2 of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode with additives compared to the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode without additives is (0.686-0.664) / 0.664=3.3%. When the washing ratio of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode with additives is 0.696, and the washing ratio of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode without additives is 0.664, the improvement in the washing ratio M2 of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode with additives compared to the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode without additives is (0.696-0.664) / 0.664=4.8%. That is, the range of the improvement in the washing ratio M2 of the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode with additives compared to the sample fabric using the standard stain removal mode without additives is 3.3%-4.8%.

[0110] Based on the above calculations, when M1 is 2.2% and M2 is 3.3%, M1 / M2 = 2.2% / 3.3% = 66.7%; when M1 is 3.9% and M2 is 3.3%, M1 / M2 = 3.9% / 3.3% = 118.2%; when M1 is 2.2% and M2 is 4.8%, M1 / M2 = 2.2% / 4.8% = 45.8%; and when M1 is 3.9% and M2 is 4.8%, M1 / M2 = 3.9% / 4.8% = 81.3%. Considering some errors in the test, M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%.

[0111] Optionally, the additive storage device is located in the third water inlet path; controlling the washing solution to pass through the additive storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment includes: controlling the third water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the additive storage device and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0112] For example, the additive storage device can be located in the third water inlet path. For instance, a third conduction control unit is provided on the third water inlet path. When the third water inlet path is controlled to be open, the third conduction control unit is opened so that the washing solution passes through the additive storage device. The additive in the additive storage device enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment along with the washing solution to wash the clothes in the clothing processing chamber.

[0113] In some embodiments, the first water inlet path and the third water inlet path may be different water inlet pipes. The first water inlet path may include a first water inlet pipe, and the opening and closing of the first water inlet pipe is controlled by a first conduction control unit provided on the first water inlet pipe to control whether the washing solution enters the slow-release material storage device. The third water inlet path may include a third water inlet pipe, and the opening and closing of the third water inlet pipe is controlled by a third conduction control unit provided on the third water inlet pipe to control whether the washing solution enters the additive storage device.

[0114] In other embodiments, the additive storage device and the slow-release material storage device can share the same inlet pipe to receive the washing solution. A first control unit is provided on the slow-release material storage device to control whether the inlet pipe receives the washing solution. A third control unit is provided on the additive storage device to control whether the inlet pipe receives water. When the first control unit is open and the third control unit is closed, controlling the inlet pipe to receive the washing solution, the washing solution enters the garment processing chamber through the first inlet path. When the third control unit is open and the first control unit is closed, controlling the inlet pipe to receive the washing solution, the washing solution enters the garment processing chamber through the third inlet path. Alternatively, a fourth control unit can be provided on the inlet pipe to control whether the inlet pipe receives water from the additive storage device or the slow-release material storage device, so that the washing solution enters the garment processing chamber through either the first or third inlet path.

[0115] This simplifies the design of the water inlet path for the garment processing equipment, avoiding the problem of excessive water inlet pipes causing clutter.

[0116] For example, the standard stain removal mode with additives is operated, the third water inlet path is controlled to be open, and the first water inlet path is controlled to be closed, so that the washing solution does not pass through the slow-release material storage device, but only through the additive storage device; the washing solution with additives is introduced into the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment to wash the garments.

[0117] When operating the additive-free light stain removal mode, the first water inlet path is opened and the third water inlet path is closed, so that the washing solution does not pass through the additive storage device, but only through the slow-release material storage device; the washing solution containing the slow-release material enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment to wash the garments.

[0118] The standard stain removal mode without additives is operated. The third water inlet path is kept open and no additives are placed in the additive storage device. The first water inlet path is closed, and the washing solution enters the garment processing chamber through the third water inlet path. No more additives or slow-release materials are introduced into the garment processing chamber. Only washing solution, such as water, is used to wash the clothes.

[0119] This embodiment of the present disclosure sets up a first water inlet path and a third water inlet path, controls the opening and closing of the first water inlet path to control whether the slow-release material enters the clothing processing chamber, and controls the opening and closing of the third water inlet path to control whether the additive enters the clothing processing chamber. This allows users to flexibly choose a light stain removal mode without additives or a standard stain removal mode with additives according to the degree of soiling of the clothes, thereby improving the user experience and achieving a better cleaning effect on clothes.

[0120] Optionally, the light stain removal device includes at least an electrolyzing water device; the additive storage device and the electrolyzing water device are located in the same water inlet path; operating the standard stain removal mode with additives includes: controlling the water inlet path where the additive storage device is located to be open and controlling the electrolyzing water device to be closed, the washing solution passes through the additive storage device and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment; operating the light stain removal mode without additives includes: determining that the additive storage device has no additives, controlling the water inlet path where the additive storage device is located to be open and starting the electrolyzing water device, the washing solution passes through the electrolyzing water device and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0121] Exemplarily, both the water electrolysis device and the additive device are located in the second water inlet path. Exemplarily, when operating the standard stain removal mode with additives, the second water inlet path is controlled to open and the water electrolysis device is closed (e.g., power is no longer supplied to the water electrolysis device). The washing solution is not electrolyzed when it flows through the water electrolysis device. The washing solution flows through the additive storage device, where the additives dissolve in the washing solution and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment along with the washing solution to wash the garments in the garment processing chamber.

[0122] For example, when running the additive-free light cleaning mode, the second water inlet path is controlled to be open, no additive is placed in the additive storage device, the washing solution does not dissolve the additive as it flows through the additive storage device, power is supplied to the water electrolysis device to turn it on, the washing solution, such as water, is electrolyzed by the water electrolysis device to produce active substances, and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, where the active substances in the electrolyzed water are used to wash the garments in the garment processing chamber.

[0123] When running the standard stain removal mode without additives, the second water inlet path is controlled to be open, and no additives are placed in the additive storage device. The electrolysis device is turned off (e.g., no power is supplied to the electrolysis device). When the washing solution enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment through the second water inlet path, the additives no longer dissolve and it is not electrolyzed by the electrolysis water. Only the washing solution, such as clean water, is used to wash the clothes.

[0124] Therefore, by setting the water electrolysis device and the additive device in the same water inlet path, users can flexibly choose between additive-free light stain removal mode or additive-based standard stain removal mode according to the degree of soiling of the clothes. This also simplifies the design of the water inlet path of the clothing treatment equipment and avoids the problem of excessive water inlet pipes causing clutter.

[0125] It should be noted that the first conduction control unit, the second conduction control unit, and the third conduction control unit described in the above embodiments can be components such as solenoid valves or solenoid pumps, or other components capable of controlling the opening and closing of the corresponding water inlet path. This disclosure does not limit these components.

[0126] Optionally, the control method for the garment processing equipment further includes: controlling the inflow volume or inflow time of the washing solution passing through the light stain removal device according to the load, and allowing it to enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

[0127] For example, the light stain removal device may include a slow-release material storage device. Assuming that during the first operation of the light stain removal mode, the load of laundry to be washed is M1, the flow rate of the washing solution through the slow-release material storage device is controlled to be N1, or the flow time of the washing solution through the slow-release material storage device is controlled to be T1. During the second operation of the light stain removal mode, the load of laundry to be washed is M2, and the flow rate of the washing solution through the slow-release material storage device is controlled to be N2, or the flow time of the washing solution through the slow-release material storage device is controlled to be T2, wherein if M1 is greater than M2, then N1 is greater than N2, and T1 is greater than T2.

[0128] Therefore, a higher load capacity allows for greater control over the amount of washing solution entering the slow-release material storage device or a longer infusion time, ensuring more slow-release material dissolves in the washing solution. This guarantees optimal washing performance in light-cleaning mode under heavy load conditions, preventing poor washing results due to insufficient slow-release material. Conversely, a lower load capacity allows for less control over the amount of washing solution entering the slow-release material storage device or a shorter infusion time, avoiding waste caused by excessive slow-release material.

[0129] For example, the light stain removal device may include an electrolytic water device. During the first operation of the light stain removal mode, the load of laundry to be washed is M3, and the flow rate of the washing solution through the electrolytic water device is controlled to be N3, or the flow time of the washing solution through the electrolytic water device is controlled to be T3. During the second operation of the light stain removal mode, the load of laundry to be washed is M4, the flow rate of the washing solution through the electrolytic water device is N4, and the flow time of the washing solution through the electrolytic water device is T4. Wherein, if M3 is greater than M4, then N3 is greater than N4, and T3 is greater than T4.

[0130] Therefore, when the load is high, the amount or time of the washing solution entering the electrolyzing device can be increased to ensure sufficient electrolysis of the washing solution, increase the concentration of active substances, and guarantee the washing effect of the garment processing equipment in the light stain removal mode. This avoids the problem of poor washing effect due to insufficient active substances produced by electrolysis. Conversely, when the load is low, the amount or time of the washing solution entering the electrolyzing device can be reduced to avoid wasting power by electrolyzing excessive washing solution.

[0131] It should be noted that, according to the embodiments of this disclosure, the amount or time of the washing solution entering through the slow-release material storage device can be controlled only according to the load, or the amount or time of the washing solution entering through the electrolyzing water device can be controlled only according to the load, or the amount or time of the washing solution entering through both the slow-release material storage device and the electrolyzing water device can be controlled according to the load.

[0132] The control method for the garment cleaning equipment provided in this disclosure includes at least a light stain removal mode and a standard stain removal mode. When cleaning in the light stain removal mode without using detergent or other additives, the cleaning ratio of the sample fabric is improved compared to washing with plain water. In other words, the cleaning level of the light stain removal mode can achieve a certain proportion of the cleaning level of the standard stain removal mode using detergent or other additives. Therefore, this disclosure can achieve an effect close to that of the standard stain removal mode using detergent or other additives without requiring the user to add detergent or other additives. When washing clothes with different levels of soiling, the user can choose the light stain removal mode, for example, when washing lightly soiled clothes. This method simplifies the washing process by eliminating the need for additives and avoids the waste of additives when washing lightly soiled clothes, thus improving the convenience of washing clothes and enhancing the user experience. When washing heavily soiled clothes, the user can add detergent or other additives and choose the standard stain removal mode to achieve a better cleaning effect.

[0133] Based on the above embodiments, this disclosure also provides a garment processing device. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in this disclosure. As shown in Figure 2, the garment processing device includes a processor 201 and a memory 202. The processor 201 executes the steps of the methods in the above embodiments by calling the programs or instructions stored in the memory 202, thus possessing the beneficial effects of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0134] Specifically, as shown in Figure 2, the garment handling device may include at least one processor 201, at least one memory 202, and at least one communication interface 203. The various components in the garment handling device are coupled together via a bus system 204. The communication interface 203 is used for information transmission with external devices. It is understood that the bus system 204 is used to realize communication between these components. In addition to a data bus, the bus system 204 also includes a power bus, a control bus, and a status signal bus. However, for clarity, all buses are labeled as bus system 204 in Figure 2.

[0135] It is understood that the memory 202 in this embodiment may be volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory. In some embodiments, the memory 202 may store executable units or data structures, or subsets thereof, or extended sets thereof, operating systems, and applications. In embodiments of this disclosure, the processor 201 executes the steps of the various embodiments of the methods provided in this disclosure by calling programs or instructions stored in the memory 202.

[0136] The method provided in this disclosure can be applied to or implemented by processor 201. Processor 201 can be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. During implementation, each step of the above method can be completed by integrated logic circuits in the hardware of processor 201 or by instructions in software form. The processor 201 can be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, or discrete hardware components. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0137] The steps of the method provided in this disclosure can be directly implemented by a hardware decoding processor, or implemented by a combination of hardware and software units in the decoding processor. The software units can reside in random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, programmable read-only memory, electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, or other mature storage media in the art. This storage medium is located in memory 202, and processor 201 reads information from memory 202 and combines it with its hardware to complete the steps of the method.

[0138] The garment processing device may further include one or more physical components to execute instructions generated by the processor 201 when performing the methods provided in this embodiment. Different physical components may be located within the garment processing device or outside the garment processing device, such as a cloud server. Each physical component, together with the processor 201 and the memory 202, works to realize the functions of the garment processing device in this embodiment.

[0139] This disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium that stores a program or instructions that cause a computer to perform the steps of any of the methods provided in the above embodiments.

[0140] In some embodiments, when executed by a computer processor, the computer-executable instructions can also be used to execute the technical solutions of any of the methods described above in the embodiments of this disclosure, thereby achieving the corresponding beneficial effects.

[0141] Based on the above description of the implementation methods, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that this disclosure can be implemented using software and necessary general-purpose hardware, and of course, it can also be implemented using hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this disclosure, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a computer floppy disk, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, hard disk, or optical disk, etc., including several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of the various embodiments of this disclosure.

[0142] As shown in Figure 3, this disclosure provides another garment processing device, which includes at least one of a washing machine, a dryer, and a washer-dryer combo.

[0143] The garment processing equipment includes: a housing 1; a barrel assembly 2, which includes an outer cylinder fixedly installed inside the housing 1 and an inner cylinder rotatably installed inside the outer cylinder, the cavity of the inner cylinder forming a garment processing chamber; a water inlet assembly 4 for supplying water to the garment processing chamber; and a cleaning device 3, which includes a box and a slow-release body 32 located inside the box. The box is fixed to the housing and connected between the water inlet assembly 4 and the garment processing chamber. The slow-release body 32 releases functional substances when it comes into contact with water and enters the garment processing chamber with the water.

[0144] The slow-release agent 32 dissolves slowly as water enters the garment processing equipment, releasing cleaning substances that then enter the garment processing chamber with the water to exert washing and antibacterial effects. This slow-release agent 32 can be used multiple times, avoiding the need for manual addition of functional substances and the difficulty in controlling the dosage.

[0145] The water inlet assembly 4 can be a water inlet pipe, which is connected to the cleaning device 3 or located above the cleaning device 3. The water inlet assembly 4 can also be a faucet connected to a water source. The water inlet assembly 4 may also include a solenoid valve and a water inlet pipe. The water inlet assembly 4 can be any device capable of delivering water to the cleaning device 3; those skilled in the art can configure it according to actual conditions.

[0146] In this disclosed solution, the enclosure includes six panels (upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear) and a frame and base that form the enclosure 1. The enclosure 1 can be fixed to any one of the six panels, the frame, or the base. The frame of the enclosure 1 also includes structures such as an upper crossbeam and side beams. Each panel is connected to the frame and the base, enclosing the internal space of the enclosure 1. The cleaning device 3 can be fixed to any one of the six panels, the frame, or the base of the enclosure 1.

[0147] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the box body is fixed to the outer surface of the housing 1. The box body can be fixed by adhesive bonding, by fastener connection, or by integral molding with one of the six panels of the housing, or by externally hanging on the outer surface of the housing through a mounting component provided on the housing. This disclosure does not impose specific limitations on the method of fixing the box body externally to the outer surface of the housing 1, as long as the box body is located in the path of water flow into the clothing processing chamber.

[0148] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the box body is fixed to the inner surface of the housing 1.

[0149] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the box body is fixed to the inner surface of at least one of the six plates of the housing 1. The box body can be fixed by adhesive bonding, by fastener connection, by integrally molding the box body with the plates of the housing, or by fixing it to the inner surface of the housing using mounting parts provided on the housing. This disclosure does not impose specific limitations on the method of fixing the box body externally to the inner surface of the housing 1, as long as the box body is located in the path of water flow into the clothing processing chamber.

[0150] As shown in Figure 3, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the upper end of the housing 1 is provided with an upper crossbeam 101 of the frame, and the cleaning device 3 is installed on the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame. The upper crossbeam 101 of the frame is located near the front end of the upper plate and is arranged in the left-right direction at the upper end of the housing 1. The installation of the cleaning device 3 on the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame provides a fixed position for the cleaning device 3, avoiding the impact of vibration from the clothing processing equipment on the normal use of the cleaning device 3.

[0151] The cleaning device 3 is located below the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame, and one side surface of the housing is attached to and fixedly connected to the upper surface, side surface, or lower surface of the upper crossbeam 101. One side surface of the cleaning device 3 extends outward to form a connecting lug, wherein a first connecting hole is provided on the lug. A second connecting hole is provided at a corresponding position on the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame, wherein one of the first and second connecting holes is a smooth hole, and the other is a threaded hole. A screw passes through the smooth hole and engages with the threaded hole to achieve a fixed connection between the housing and the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame. Optionally, both the first and second connecting holes are smooth holes, and a bolt passes through both holes to engage with a nut to fix the cleaning device 3 to the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame.

[0152] For example, as shown in Figure 6, the box includes a box body 31 and a box lid (not shown in Figure 6). The upper end of the box body 31 is open, and the box lid fits onto the open upper end of the box body 31. The slow-release agent 32 can be placed into the interior of the box body 31 from the upper end. A first connecting lug and a second connecting lug extend outward from the outer wall of the upper end of the box body 31. The box lid fits onto the upper end of the box body 31, and a third connecting lug is provided on the box lid at a position corresponding to the first connecting lug. The third connecting lug is connected to the first connecting lug by a fastener, so that the box lid is fixedly connected to the box body 31. The connecting hole on the second connecting lug is used for fixed connection with the upper crossbeam 101 of the frame.

[0153] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a receiving cavity is formed within the box, and the slow-release agent 32 is disposed within the receiving cavity. The box is provided with a first water inlet 311 and a first water outlet 312. The first water inlet 311 is connected to the water inlet assembly 4 via a first connecting pipe 7, and the first water outlet 312 is connected to the water inlet of the clothing processing chamber via a second connecting pipe 8. Water flows into the receiving cavity through the water inlet assembly 4 and the first water inlet 311, contacting the slow-release agent 32. Upon contact with water, the slow-release agent 32 slowly releases functional substances, flowing out from the first water outlet and entering the clothing processing chamber through the second connecting pipe 8 to treat the clothing within the chamber.

[0154] For example, the first water inlet 311 is located at the upper rear side of the box, and the first water outlet 312 is located at the lower front side of the box. After water enters the box through the first water inlet 311, it flows downward under the influence of gravity and finally flows out through the first water outlet 312. During the flow of water within the box, it comes into full contact with the slow-release agent 32, causing the slow-release agent 32 to release functional substances.

[0155] It should be noted that in some embodiments of this disclosure, the positions of the first inlet 311 and the first outlet 312 are not particularly limited. The first inlet 311 can also be located below the first outlet 312. The water in the box can also flow from the first inlet 311 to the first outlet 312 by means of a pump.

[0156] The inlet of the garment processing chamber connected to the second connecting pipe 8 can be a water inlet for the garment processing chamber or a separate inlet. This inlet connects to the inside of the garment processing chamber. In this case, the introduction of water into the garment processing chamber and the introduction of the slow-release functional substance can be carried out separately without affecting each other.

[0157] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the garment handling apparatus further includes a detergent dispenser 6, which is connected between the water inlet assembly 4 and the garment handling chamber for supplying detergent to the garment handling chamber. A storage space may be defined within the detergent dispenser 6 to store detergent. A dispensing assembly allows the detergent in the detergent dispenser 6 to flow in a controlled manner into the garment handling chamber.

[0158] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cleaning device 3 and the detergent dispenser 6 are connected in parallel between the water inlet assembly 4 and the laundry processing chamber. The first water inlet 311 of the dispenser body is connected to the water inlet assembly 4 via a first connecting pipe 7, and the first water outlet 312 of the dispenser body is connected to the laundry processing chamber via a second connecting pipe 8; the detergent dispenser 6 is provided with a second water inlet and a second water outlet, the second water inlet is connected to the water inlet assembly 4 via a third connecting pipe, and the second water outlet is connected to the laundry processing chamber via a fourth connecting pipe.

[0159] Optionally, the cleaning device 3 and the detergent dispenser 6 are connected in series between the water inlet assembly 4 and the laundry handling chamber. The cleaning device 3 can be connected between the water inlet assembly 4 and the detergent dispenser 6. Water enters the cleaning device 3 through the water inlet assembly 4, slowly dissolving and releasing the slow-release agent 32, which then flows into the detergent dispenser 6, mixes with the detergent, and enters the laundry handling chamber. Alternatively, the cleaning device 3 can be connected between the detergent dispenser 6 and the laundry handling chamber. Water enters the detergent dispenser 6 through the water inlet assembly 4, and the mixture of detergent and water enters the cleaning device 3, slowly dissolving the slow-release agent 32 before entering the laundry handling chamber.

[0160] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the sustained-release body 32 includes a shell and a sustained-release substance located within the shell, and the shell wall is provided with perforations 321 to form a mesh structure.

[0161] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the housing comprises multiple shell plates interconnected to form a cavity. The slow-release substance is placed within the cavity. The multiple shell plates can be interlocked for easy placement and removal of the slow-release substance from the cavity. Multiple perforations 321 are provided on the wall of the housing, and their even distribution creates a mesh-like structure on the wall. Regardless of the orientation of the housing relative to the first water inlet 311 on the casing, water can be ensured to enter the cavity promptly and contact the slow-release substance.

[0162] In some embodiments of this disclosure, there is a gap between the slow-release agent 32 and the inner wall of the box. For example, the shell is rotatably disposed inside the box, and the slow-release agent has a block structure. The slow-release agent is rotatably disposed inside the shell. Under the action of water flow, the slow-release agent rotates continuously, increasing the contact area with the water flow, which enables the slow-release agent to be fully released.

[0163] As exemplarily shown in Figures 6 and 8, the interior of the box body forms a water-immersion cavity, and the slow-release agent is disposed within the water-immersion cavity and spaced apart from the inner wall of the box body. The shape of the shell is similar to that of the box body, and multiple fixing ribs 313 are provided on the inner wall of the box body. The fixing ribs 313 can, on the one hand, position the shell around its perimeter, thereby preventing the shell from shaking inside the box body; on the other hand, they can create a gap between the outer wall of the shell and the inner wall of the box body, which forms a water channel when water enters. The shell is immersed in water inside the box body, and water can then enter the interior of the shell through the perforations 321 on the shell and come into contact with the slow-release agent.

[0164] The shell is made of a water-insoluble material. The sustained-release substance includes water-soluble excipients and functional materials. The water-soluble excipients and functional materials have an appropriate volume ratio to ensure the structural stability of the sustained-release substance and the rate and efficacy of the sustained-release functional materials. If the amount of water-insoluble material is too large, that is, the volume fraction of water-soluble excipients and functional materials in the sustained-release substance is small, the usage time of the sustained-release substance will be relatively reduced. Moreover, because the internal framework of the water-insoluble material is relatively compact, the water-soluble excipients and functional materials inside the sustained-release substance are not easily exposed to water, thus making them difficult to dissolve or dissolving at a slow rate, weakening the effect of the functional materials. Conversely, if the amount of shell is too small, that is, the volume fraction of water-insoluble material in the sustained-release body 32 is small, and it contains a relatively large amount of water-soluble excipients and functional materials, the stability between the water-soluble excipients and the water-insoluble material will be relatively poor, resulting in an excessively fast dissolution rate of the water-soluble excipients and functional materials, which can easily lead to material waste. The dosage of the aforementioned functional materials and water-soluble excipients allows for relatively uniform dispersion of the functional materials within the water-soluble excipients, resulting in an optimal concentration of the functional materials in the water-soluble excipients. Consequently, the functional materials are effectively released as the water-soluble excipients dissolve. Therefore, by controlling the dosage of each component, the dissolution rate of the water-soluble excipients and functional materials can be controlled. This satisfies the requirements for slow-release functional materials while preventing excessively rapid dissolution and material waste. The specific dosage of the functional materials can be set by those skilled in the art within the range of 1 to 35 parts by weight, depending on the specific functional material. For example, the dosage of functional materials containing silver ions can be appropriately reduced.

[0165] Water-soluble adjuvants include at least one of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, and polyethylene oxide. These water-soluble adjuvants exhibit excellent solubility, dissolving slowly in flowing water without reacting chemically with functional materials, thus ensuring the stability of the slow-release substance. Furthermore, these materials offer good safety, not affecting clothing after dissolving in water. Additionally, since different water-soluble adjuvants have varying solubility in water, the dissolution rate of the dissolved portion can be controlled by selecting different types of water-soluble adjuvants in this embodiment to meet different application requirements and environments of the slow-release substance.

[0166] The shell is made of at least one of plastics (such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polylactic acid), rubber, and fiber. The shell formed by the above materials has good stability and is not easily deformed under the impact of a certain water flow; moreover, it is stable and not easily deteriorated. The shell made of the above materials can form chemical bonds with the water-soluble excipients of the above materials, thereby improving the stability of the antibacterial sustained-release structure.

[0167] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the cleaning substance is a detergent; as an optional implementation, the slow-release formulation may also include at least one of the following: a bactericide, a fabric softener, a fragrance, an anti-wrinkle agent, an anti-color bleeding agent, a color fixing agent, a deodorizer, a solid enzyme preparation, a water softener, and a descaling agent, which are used in combination with the detergent.

[0168] In summary, the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting a cleaning device 3 on the water inlet path to flush the slow-release body 32, allows the slow-release body 32 to slowly release functional substances and enter the garment processing chamber with the water inlet. The cleaning device 3 can be used multiple times with a single use, meeting the processing needs of different garment processing procedures, and avoiding the problem of needing to manually add cleaning substances and the difficulty in controlling the amount added.

[0169] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0170] The above are merely specific embodiments of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to these embodiments, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

A method for controlling a garment processing device, comprising at least a light stain removal mode and a standard stain removal mode; The method comprises: The mild stain removal mode is operated, wherein the mild stain removal mode includes: washing the same standard test sample fabric with the same operating parameters. The washing ratio of the sample fabric in the mild stain removal mode without additives is increased by M1 compared with the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode without additives, and the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode with additives is increased by M2 compared with the washing ratio of the sample fabric in the standard stain removal mode without additives, and M1 / M2 is greater than or equal to 45%. According to the control method of claim 1, wherein, The garment treatment equipment includes a light stain removal device, wherein operating the light stain removal mode includes: During the decontamination stage, the light decontamination device is operated. According to the control method of claim 2, wherein, The light decontamination device includes a slow-release material storage device; The operation of the light decontamination device during the decontamination stage includes: The washing solution is controlled to pass through the slow-release material storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 3, wherein, The slow-release material storage device is located in the first water inlet path; The controlled washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, comprising: Control the first water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 2, wherein, The light decontamination device includes a water electrolysis device; The operation of the light decontamination device during the decontamination stage includes: The washing solution is controlled to pass through the electrolyzed water device and enter the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 5, wherein, The water electrolysis device is located in the second water inlet path; The control of the washing solution passing through the water electrolysis device and entering the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment includes: Control the second water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the electrolyzed water device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 2, wherein, The light decontamination device includes a slow-release material storage device and a water electrolysis device; The operation of the light decontamination device during the decontamination stage includes: The washing solution is controlled to pass through the slow-release material storage device and / or the water electrolysis device, and then enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 7, wherein, The slow-release material storage device and the water electrolysis device are located in the first water inlet path; The operation of the light decontamination mode includes: Control the first water inlet path to open so that the washing solution passes through the slow-release material storage device and the electrolyzed water device, and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. The control method according to any one of claims 2-8, wherein, The garment processing equipment also includes an additive storage device; The standard detergency mode with additives includes: The washing solution is controlled to pass through the additive storage device and enter the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 9, wherein, The additive storage device is located in the third water inlet path; The control of the washing solution passing through the additive storage device and entering the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment includes: Control the opening of the third water inlet path so that the washing solution passes through the additive storage device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. According to the control method of claim 9, wherein, The light decontamination device includes at least a water electrolysis device; The additive storage device and the water electrolysis device are located on the same water inlet path; The standard cleaning mode with additives includes: The water inlet path where the additive storage device is located is opened and the water electrolysis device is closed. The washing solution passes through the additive storage device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. The additive-free light detergency mode includes: Once it is determined that the additive storage device is free of additives, the water inlet path where the additive storage device is located is opened and the water electrolysis device is started, the washing solution passes through the water electrolysis device and enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. The control method according to any one of claims 2-8, wherein, The method further includes: The amount or time of the washing solution entering the light stain removal device is controlled according to the load, and then it enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box, A tub assembly is disposed inside the box, and the tub assembly has a clothing processing chamber inside; A water inlet assembly is used to supply water to the garment processing chamber; A cleaning device includes a housing and a slow-release agent disposed within the housing. The housing is fixed to the box body and connected between the water inlet assembly and the garment processing chamber. The slow-release agent releases cleaning substances upon contact with water and enters the garment processing chamber. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, The box body is fixed to the outer surface of the box body. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, The box body is fixed to the inner surface of the box body. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, The enclosure includes a frame, and the cleaning device is mounted on the frame. The garment processing equipment according to claim 16 is characterized in that, The frame includes an upper crossbeam, the cleaning device is located below the upper crossbeam, and the upper surface of the box body is attached to and fixedly connected to the lower surface of the upper crossbeam. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, The box body is provided with a first water inlet and a first water outlet. The first water inlet is connected to the water inlet assembly through a first connecting pipe, and the first water outlet is connected to the water inlet of the clothing processing chamber through a second connecting pipe. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, It also includes a detergent dispenser connected between the water inlet assembly and the garment processing chamber for supplying detergent to the garment processing chamber. The garment processing equipment according to claim 19 is characterized in that, The cleaning device is connected in parallel or in series with the detergent dispenser between the water inlet assembly and the clothing processing chamber. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, The sustained-release body includes a shell and a sustained-release substance located inside the shell, and the shell wall is provided with perforations to form a mesh structure. The garment processing equipment according to claim 21 is characterized in that, The slow-release substance is at least one of detergent, bactericide, fabric softener, fragrance, anti-wrinkle agent, anti-color bleeding agent, color fixing agent, deodorizer, solid enzyme preparation, water softener, and descaling agent. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13 is characterized in that, The interior of the box body forms a water immersion cavity, and the slow-release agent is disposed in the water immersion cavity and spaced apart from the inner wall of the box body. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The computer-readable storage medium stores a program or instructions that cause a computer to perform the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 1-12. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The device includes a memory and a processor, wherein the processor executes the steps of the control method for the garment handling device as described in any one of claims 1-12 by invoking programs or instructions stored in the memory.

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