41 results about "Uses washing machine" patented technology

The invention relates to the field of electric appliance program display, and specifically relates to an electric appliance operation interface display method and a control method for a washing machine. An electric appliance is provided with a man-machine interaction interface. The man-machine interaction interface comprises at least two function interfaces selected by the external. The method comprises steps: S10, recording use frequency of each function interface; S20, automatically adjusting the display arrangement mode of the man-machine interaction interface, so that when the man-machine interaction interface is restarted, the function interface in highest use frequency is displayed in priority. Especially, when the method is applied in a washing machine, a computer controller of the washing machine collects selected service conditions of all function interfaces and washing data and stores the data in a data storage unit, and calculates the storage data and analyzes the selected frequency of the function interfaces. When a user uses the washing machine again, the function interface in highest use frequency is displayed in priority. The method saves time of the user for selecting the washing mode, and is simple in operation.

A washing machine and control method thereof are disclosed. The washing machine comprises an input unit (100) for inputting control commands to control washing operations, a control unit (200) for controlling operations corresponding to the control commands and outputting state information messages expressed in a selected language, and a display unit (300) for displaying the state information messages expressed in the selected language. Consequently, in a nation where any one of the languages supported by the washing machine is spoken, washing operation messages can be displayed in that language through simple operations, thereby greatly increasing user convenience. In addition, a small LCD making up the display unit of the washing machine makes possible reduction of the area that the display unit occupies and display of an increased number of messages and thereby heightens price competitiveness and user convenience.

A washing machine having a broadcasting receiver for providing various multimedia contents on the washing machine is disclosed. A broadcast signal reception module is provided in the washing machine, such as a washer or dryer, which is frequently used in the user's living space. Therefore, the washing machine can not only perform a washing operation, but also output a broadcast signal. In particular, the provision of the broadcast signal reception module in the washing machine enables reception of a mobile broadcast signal, as well as a fixed broadcast signal, thereby making it possible to provide more various multimedia contents through the washing machine. Therefore, it is possible to increase customer satisfaction with a multifunction-alization of the washing machine and thus use the washing machine more universally, resulting in an increase in the competitiveness of a product.

A washer/extractor having a one-piece plastic water hose connecting fitting having a base plate, a tubular hose connection portion that defines a passageway communicating between a hose connected to the fitting and an opening in the wall to which the fitting is mounted, and a pair of clamping members disposed in parallel relation to a rear side of base plate. The wash tub opening has a key hole configuration which enables the arms of the fitting to be positioned into the opening in a first position of the base and upon rotation of the base plate to a second position locates the clamping arms behind mounting portions of the wall for securement by respective fasteners extending through the base plate, wall mounting portions, and clamping arms.

Techniques are described controlling and managing machines to provide laundry services. A request may be received from a mobile device of a user, the request indicating that the mobile device is in proximity to a laundry machine such as a washer or dryer. In some cases, the request is sent by the mobile device based on detecting, at the mobile device, a wireless signal transmitted from the laundrymachine. In some cases the request may include a code that identifies the laundry machine, the code being displayed by the machine and/or encoded in a scannable code displayed by the machine. In response to the request, a signal may be sent to activate the laundry machine and enable the user to use the laundry machine for a predetermined period of time (e.g., a cycle). In some cases, the activation signal is sent if the user's payment is successfully processed.

A method of detecting weight of laundry contained in a washing machine. A calibration mode is provided that is performed separately from a washing mode such that a detection error of the weight of laundry, which occurs due to external environment factors, is calibrated when the weight of laundry is detected using a motor. The calibration mode is provided to find the weight detection offset data of the washing machine based on external environment factors, and to store the weight detection offset data found. When the weight of laundry is detected in a next washing mode, the weight of laundry is calibrated by use of the weight detection offset data of the washing machine, so that the weight of laundry accommodated in the washing machine is precisely detected.

The present invention discloses a method of washing laundry by controlling the intensity of washing according to the temperature of washing water. In the method of washing laundry using a washing machine including a cabinet having a laundry inlet for putting the laundry in, an outer tub disposed in the cabinet for reserving a washing water, and an inner tub disposed in the outer tub for rotating the laundry, a temperature of a washing water supplied to the outer tub is sensed. Then, the intensity of washing laundry is controlled according to the sensed temperature of the washing water.

The invention belongs to the technical field of intelligent robots, and discloses a mobile laundry assistant robot based on image scanning, recognition and route planning. The initial overall route ofthe robot is planned out through the improved ant colony algorithm; when the robot meets obstacles on the way, the Morphin local algorithm is called, and the robot avoids obstacles and runs to the front overall route; and if the Morphin local algorithm cannot find out a feasible route, the improved ant colony algorithm is called to replan the route, and remote control and voice control over the robot are achieved. According to the mobile laundry assistant robot based on image scanning, recognition and route planning, time and manpower are saved, and the situation that clothes are collected and put to be washed manually with low efficiency is avoided; and the function of remotely controlling the robot to collect clothes and using washing machines for washing can be achieved. Washing machines can be used in a staggered manner, and meanwhile people disabled in action or the disabled can be helped to put clothes into washing machines.

Disclosed is an apparatus for pretreatment of printable fabrics, comprising a washer/extractor; a control apparatus connected to the washer/extractor to control said washer/extractor; and a source of pretreatment chemicals to be added to the washer/extractor in a controlled manner by the control apparatus. Also disclosed are methods of pretreating fabrics using the disclosed apparatus.

The invention discloses a clothes material identification method, a washing machine control method and a washing machine. The method comprises the following steps of calculating the moisture content of clothes through secondary weighing; and determining the material of the clothes according to the moisture content of the clothes and a preset value so as to control the washing machine according to the material of the clothes. On the premise that the hardware cost is not increased, the material of the clothes in the washing machine can be identified by using the existing function of the washing machine completely, and the washing machine is reasonably controlled according to the material of the clothes.

The present invention relates to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine, and more particularly, to a method and device for displaying usage guidelines of a washing machine wherein a user can be guided in all the washing processes by the respective stages. The present invention is characterized in that usages of the washing machine by the respective stages are provided to an inexperienced person who does not know well the usages, that actual processes are performed when the user follows the provided instructions, and that the user can personally check and troubleshoot simple problems which may occur when utilizing the washing machine. According to the present invention, there is an additional advantage in that various functions and usages of the washing machine can be more conveniently and efficiently utilized with the aid of a wash help.

The invention discloses a method and equipment for cleaning a mop of a cleaning robot by using laundry wastewater. The method is used in cooperation with equipment supporting laundry and ground cleaning; and the equipment at least comprises a cleaning robot base station, a clothes cleaning module, the cleaning robot, a water storage tank, a water inlet and a water outlet. The method comprises the steps: detecting whether water needs to be added into the water storage tank or not; if water needs to be added into the water storage tank, injecting waste water discharged during clothes washing into the water storage tank for storage; and detecting whether the cleaning robot reaches a specified cleaning position of the base station and needs to clean the mop, if so, injecting water into the cleaning tank of the base station from the water storage tank to clean the mop, and discharging the sewage generated by cleaning the mop in the cleaning tank from the water outlet. The method is used for solving the problems of low drainage utilization rate of the washing machine in the process of cleaning the mop of the cleaning robot by using drainage of the washing machine, and how to selectively utilize the laundry wastewater to avoid secondary pollution of the mop and the ground.

The invention discloses a washing machine capable of adjusting balance weights through magnetic force. The washing machine comprises a balance weight device. The balance weight device comprises containing boxes, magnetic attraction balance weights, feeding guide pipes and discharging guide pipes. Feeding ports for allowing the balance weights to enter are formed in the containing boxes, and a feeding switch is arranged at each feeding port. The containing boxes are provided with discharging ports for discharging the balance weights, and a discharging switch is arranged at each discharging port. The discharging ports are formed at the lowest positions in the containing boxes. One end of each feeding guide pipe is connected with the feeding port in the corresponding containing box. One end of each discharging guide pipe is connected with the discharging opening in the corresponding containing box. The balance weights are magnetic attraction spherical particles, and at least one electromagnet is fixedly arranged at the bottom of each containing box. The magnetic attraction balance weights of the washing machine are not added into the washing machine in the transportation process, themagnetic attraction balance weights are added before the washing machine is used, and transportation of the washing machine is facilitated; and meanwhile the magnetic attraction balance weights of different weights can be added according to different clothes washing amounts.

The invention belongs to the field of intelligent household appliances, and particularly provides a control method of an intelligent household appliance system. The problem that an existing washing machine is complex in operation step is solved. In order to achieve the purpose, the intelligent household appliance system comprises a server and clothes processing equipment, NFC tags are arranged on the clothes processing equipment and/or at other positions in a room, and the control method comprises the steps that when the NFC tags are triggered, the server obtains user behavior information; the server determines a behavior intention of the user based on the user behavior information; the server determines an operation function of the clothes processing equipment based on the behavior intention of the user; the server sends an instruction for starting an operation function to the clothes processing equipment; the clothes processing equipment receives an instruction for starting an operation function; the clothes processing equipment enables an operational function. Different scene modes can be triggered based on the user behavior intention only by triggering the NFC tag, and complicated operation steps are not needed, so that the young generation buying for time can use the washing machine more conveniently.

An industrial washer/extractor with an automated step, components thereof, and applications thereof. The industrial washer/extractor can include at least one opening within which goods are loaded to be washed, and an automated step positioned underneath the at least one opening. The automated step can be structured, configured, or programmed to: automatically move from a first retracted position to a second extended position upon a first predetermined interval; and automatically move from the second extended position to the first retracted position upon a second predetermined interval.

The invention belongs to the technical field of clothes washing, and aims to solve the problems of how to ensure that the use of functions of washing, rinsing, dewatering and the like of a washing machine is not influenced after a push-pull type ultrasonic device structure is additionally arranged in the washing machine and how to more conveniently operate by a user when the washing machine is used. The invention provides a control method of a washing machine with an ultrasonic pre-washing function. The control method comprises the steps that the state of a start-stop key is obtained; if the state of the start-stop key is a selected state, obtaining the state of the ultrasonic function key and the position of the ultrasonic device; if the state of the ultrasonic function key is a non-selected state and the position of the ultrasonic device is a non-working position, executing a conventional washing program; the position where the ultrasonic device is pushed into the containing cavity is the non-working position of the ultrasonic device. According to the washing machine, the use of the functions of washing, rinsing, dewatering and the like of the washing machine can be prevented from being affected, and user operation can be facilitated.

The invention relates to a washing machine control method and device, a controller and a washing machine. A cloud system is configured in advance, the washing machine can establish communication connection with the cloud system, so that when the washing machine is used, after a voice module of the washing machine receives a voice instruction, if the washing machine is currently in communication connection with the cloud system, the working mode corresponding to the voice instruction can be determined through the cloud system and the washing machine is controlled to execute the working mode. According to the arrangement, firstly, the voice control function is set in the washing machine, so that function extension of the washing machine is achieved, the voice control function is more convenient for a user to use compared with key control, and the intelligent degree of the washing machine can be improved; and in addition, the cloud system is applied to analyze and process the voice instruction, the expansibility is higher, the capacity is larger, and the processing speed is higher.