CN111248833B

CN111248833B - Prompting method, washing electric appliance and storage medium

Info

Publication number: CN111248833B
Application number: CN202010147750.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 卢振亮
Original assignee: Foshan Shunde Midea Washing Appliances Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Foshan Shunde Midea Washing Appliances Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-03-05
Filing date: 2020-03-05
Publication date: 2021-10-26
Anticipated expiration: 2040-03-05
Also published as: WO2021175075A1; CN111248833A

Abstract

The invention discloses a prompting method, a washing appliance and a storage medium. The prompting method is used for washing an electric appliance, the washing electric appliance comprises a feeding device, the feeding device comprises a storage pipe, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and the prompting method comprises the following steps: acquiring the number of washing blocks in the material storage pipe; the number of wash blocks is indicated. According to the prompting method provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, so that the condition that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient is prevented, and the use of a washing electric appliance by the user is facilitated.

Description

Prompting method, washing electric appliance and storage medium

Technical Field

The invention relates to a washing electric appliance, in particular to a prompting method, a washing electric appliance and a storage medium.

Background

In the related art, a washing appliance (e.g., a dishwasher) generally uses a device with an automatic dispensing function to dispense cleaning consumables. The device that has automatic function of puting in among the correlation technique puts in the in-process of clean consumptive material, and the quantity of the clean consumptive material of puting in probably has the not enough condition, is unfavorable for the user to use the washing electrical apparatus.

Disclosure of Invention

The embodiment of the invention provides a prompting method, a washing electric appliance and a storage medium.

The prompting method provided by the embodiment of the invention is used for washing an electric appliance, the washing electric appliance comprises a throwing device, the throwing device comprises a storage pipe, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and the prompting method comprises the following steps:

acquiring the number of washing blocks in the storage pipe;

and prompting the number of the washing blocks.

According to the prompting method provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, so that the condition that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient is prevented, and the use of a washing electric appliance by the user is facilitated.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes a weight sensor disposed in the storage tube, and the obtaining the number of the washing blocks in the storage tube includes:

and calculating the number of the washing blocks according to the ratio of the weight acquired by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block.

In some embodiments, the storage pipe is strip-shaped so that the washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe, and the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, including:

acquiring the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the material storage pipe;

and determining the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement position.

In some embodiments, the washing appliance includes a display device, and the prompting the number of washing blocks includes:

controlling the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.

In some embodiments, the prompting method includes:

acquiring a washing instruction;

and controlling the putting device to put in the washing blocks with preset quantity according to the washing instruction.

In some embodiments, the wash instructions are generated according to the following steps:

acquiring the quantity of the tableware to be washed;

generating the washing instruction according to the quantity of the tableware.

acquiring input received by the washing electric appliance;

generating the washing instruction according to the received input.

In some embodiments, the prompting method includes:

judging whether the throwing device is abnormal or not in the running process of the washing electric appliance;

And sending out an alarm prompt under the condition that the throwing device is abnormal.

The washing electric appliance comprises a feeding device and a controller, wherein the feeding device comprises a storage pipe, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and the controller is used for acquiring the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe and prompting the number of the washing blocks. .

According to the washing electric appliance provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, so that the condition that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient is prevented, and the washing electric appliance is favorably used by the user.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes a weight sensor disposed in the storage pipe, the number of washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the controller is configured to calculate the number of washing blocks according to a ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block.

In some embodiments, the storage pipe is strip-shaped so that the plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe, the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the controller is used for obtaining the arrangement positions of the washing blocks in the storage pipe and determining the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement positions.

In some embodiments, the washing appliance includes a display device, and the controller controls the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to obtain a washing instruction, and to control the putting device to put in a predetermined amount of the washing block according to the washing instruction.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to obtain a quantity of the dishes to be washed, and to generate the washing instructions according to the quantity of the dishes.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to obtain an input received by the washing appliance, and to generate the washing instruction according to the received input.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to determine whether the dispensing device is abnormal during operation of the washing appliance, and to issue an alarm prompt if the dispensing device is abnormal.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the processors to perform the hints method of any of the embodiments described above.

According to the storage medium provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, so that the condition that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient is prevented, and the use of a washing electric appliance by the user is facilitated.

Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

Drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a further schematic plan view of a dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a further schematic plan view of a dispensing device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a further schematic plan view of a dispensing device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a further schematic plan view of a dispensing device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged schematic view of portion I of FIG. 6;

fig. 8 is a schematic plan view of a magazine and pusher portion of a dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 9 is a further schematic plan view of the magazine and pusher portion of the dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 10 is a further schematic plan view of the magazine and pusher portion of the dispensing device according to an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 11 is a further schematic plan view of the magazine and pusher portion of the dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 12 is another schematic plan view of the magazine and pusher portion of the dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 13 is a schematic structural view of a door body assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 14 is a schematic plan view of a door body assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a further schematic plan view of a door body assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 16 is a schematic structural diagram of a washing appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a further schematic structural view of a washing appliance in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 18 is a flowchart of a control method of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 19 is still another flowchart of a control method of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 is a schematic plan view of a storage tube according to an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 21 is still another flowchart of a control method of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 22 is still another flowchart of a control method of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 23 is still another flowchart of a control method of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 24 is another flowchart of a control method of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The washing appliance comprises a washing appliance 1000, a cavity 1001, an accommodating space 1002, a door body assembly 100, a door body 101, a feeding device 10, a storage pipe 11, a storage channel 111, a feeding hole 112, a discharging hole 113, a cover plate 114, a pushing part 12, a perforation 121, a first driving assembly 13, a first driving motor 131, a first transmission assembly 132, a first push rod 133, a first tooth 1331, a feeding channel 14, a feeding hole 141, a movable assembly 15, a first movable block 16, a second movable block 17, a second driving assembly 18, a second driving motor 181, a second transmission assembly 182, a first driving wheel 1821, a first driven wheel 1822, a second driven wheel 1823, a third driven wheel 1824, a second push rod 183, a second tooth 1831, a third push rod 184, a third tooth 1841, a leaning part 19, a maintenance window 20 and a mounting plate 201.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are illustrative only for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, in a dispensing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dispensing device 10 includes a storage tube 11 and a pushing portion 12. The stock pipe 11 is formed with a stock passage 111, and the stock passage 111 is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks. The pushing portion 12 is arranged to move relative to the material storage pipe 11, the pushing portion 12 can move between a first position and a second position, under the condition that the pushing portion 12 is located at the first position, the pushing portion 12 blocks the washing blocks from falling out of the material storage channel 111 from the material storage channel 111, and under the condition that the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, the pushing portion 12 enables at least one washing block to fall out of the material storage channel 111 from the material storage channel 111.

According to the feeding device 10 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe 11 can be used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and then the feeding of the washing blocks is realized through the movement of the pushing part 12, so that the frequency of adding the washing blocks to the feeding device 10 by a user can be reduced, convenience is provided for the user, the user can use the feeding device 10 more conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

In the embodiment of the invention, a user can store a plurality of washing blocks in the storage channel 111 of the storage pipe 11, and then the pushing part 12 is controlled to move between the first position and the second position to realize the throwing of the washing blocks, so that the user does not need to put the washing blocks into the throwing device 10 firstly when using the throwing device 10 every time, the frequency of adding the washing blocks into the throwing device 10 by the user can be further reduced, convenience is provided for the user, the user can use the throwing device 10 more conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

Further, the stock pipe 11 may be made of plastic. Plastics have the price economy, easily acquire, workable characteristics, so can reduce the cost of manufacture of storage pipe 11, be favorable to the volume production of storage pipe 11, and then be favorable to putting in the volume production of device 10. In addition, by the arrangement, the overall weight of the releasing device 10 can be reduced, so that the user can use the releasing device 10 conveniently, and the user experience is improved. It is understood that in other embodiments, the storage pipe 11 may be made of other materials, and the specific material of the storage pipe 11 may be set according to actual conditions. For example, in some embodiments, the storage tube 11 may also be made of stainless steel, iron, and the like. The specific material of the stock pipe 11 is not specified here.

Specifically, the washing block may be circular, rectangular, polygonal, etc. The specific shape of the washing block can be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3 again, further, the storage tube 11 includes a feeding port 112 and a discharging port 113, the feeding port 112 and the discharging port 113 are both communicated with the storage channel 111, and the pushing portion 12 is located at the discharging port 113, so that the pushing portion 12 can control the washing block to drop when moving between the first position and the second position, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

In some embodiments, the feed opening 112 may be hinged with a cover plate 114, and the cover plate 114 is configured to open or close the feed opening 112 when rotated, so that a user can open or close the feed opening 112 by rotating the cover plate 114, which is convenient and fast. Of course, in other embodiments, the cover plate 114 may open or close the feed port 112 in other manners. For example, in other embodiments, the cover plate 114 may be movably disposed at the feed opening 112 such that the feed opening 112 is opened or closed during movement of the cover plate 114. The specific choice may be made in different situations. And are not limited herein.

Further, the cover plate 114 may be provided with a sealing ring (not shown), so that, when the cover plate 114 closes the feeding hole 112, the sealing effect of the storage channel 111 is better, and thus, the outside air can be prevented from entering the storage channel 111, which may cause the washing block in the storage channel 111 to be polluted. Is beneficial to the storage of the washing block.

In some embodiments, the storage passage 111 is in the shape of a strip, and the storage passage 111 is used for arranging a plurality of washing blocks in sequence. For example, the storage passage 111 may arrange a plurality of washing blocks in sequence from top to bottom.

So set up, be favorable to arranging according to the order of washing piece to make storage channel 111 can save more washing piece. In addition, the storage channel 111 is the strip and is also favorable to the washing piece to drop under the effect of gravity, and then prevents that the washing piece from appearing the condition of jam in storage channel 111.

In the present embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the magazine passage 111 is rectangular. Preferably, in order to enable a better fit between the washing block and the storage channel 111, the washing block may be designed to be rectangular. Of course, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of the magazine passage 111 may have other shapes. The specific setting can be according to different situations. It should be noted that in the case of other shapes of the magazine channel 111, the shape of the detergent block may be changed accordingly, so that a better fit between the detergent block and the magazine channel 111 is achieved.

Referring to fig. 4 to 7, in some embodiments, the number of the magazine lanes 111 is multiple, a plurality of magazine lanes 111 are arranged in parallel, and when the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, at least one washing block in a corresponding one of the magazine lanes 111 falls out of the magazine lane 111.

Through the setting of a plurality of storage channels 111 for put in device 10 can save more washing piece, so, the user need not add the washing piece for storage channel 111 often, has reduced the number of times that the user adds the washing piece for putting in device 10, provides convenience for the user, makes the use that the user can be comparatively convenient put in device 10, has promoted user's experience.

In addition, a plurality of storage channels 111 are arranged in parallel, specifically, a plurality of storage channels 111 are arranged in parallel along the length direction of the feeding device 10, so that the pushing portion 12 is favorable for controlling the washing blocks to fall off under the moving condition, the thickness of the feeding device 10 can be reduced, and the light and thin design of the feeding device 10 is facilitated.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the number of the magazine pipes 11 is one, and a plurality of magazine channels 111 are formed in the magazine pipe 11. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the magazine pipes 11 may be plural, and one magazine passage 111 is formed in each magazine pipe 11. The number of the specific stock pipes 11 can be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 8 and 9, in some embodiments, the pushing portion 12 is configured to move between a first position and a second position to alternately drop the detergent blocks in the plurality of magazine lanes 111 out of the magazine lanes 111.

The following shows, by way of example, the specific manner of alternate dropping:

referring to fig. 8, in one example, the storage lane 111 includes a storage lane 111A and a storage lane 111B, and the storage lane 111A and the storage lane 111B are arranged in parallel. When the laundry is put in for the first time, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storing passage 111A, that is, the laundry block in the storing passage 111A falls out of the storing passage 111A, as shown by an arrow in fig. 8; referring to fig. 9, during the second dispensing, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the material storage passage 111B, that is, the detergent block in the material storage passage 111B falls out of the material storage passage 111B, as shown by the arrow in fig. 9; referring to fig. 8 again, when the laundry is thrown in for the third time, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111A again, that is, the laundry blocks in the storage channel 111A fall out of the storage channel 111A; referring to fig. 9 again, in the fourth dispensing, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111B again, that is, the laundry blocks in the storage channel 111B fall out of the storage channel 111B. And so on until the wash cake in the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B is used up.

Of course, in other embodiments, the dispensing device 10 may also be used in other ways to perform the dispensing operation. For example, the storage passage 111 includes a storage passage 111A and a storage passage 111B, the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B are arranged in parallel, and 3 washing blocks are stored in each of the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B. Referring to fig. 8, when the laundry is thrown in for the first time, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storage passage 111A, that is, the laundry blocks in the storage passage 111A fall out of the storage passage 111A; referring to fig. 8 again, when the laundry is thrown in for the second time, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storage passage 111A again, that is, the laundry blocks in the storage passage 111A fall out of the storage passage 111A; referring to fig. 8 again, when the laundry is thrown in for the third time, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storage passage 111A again, that is, the laundry in the storage passage 111A falls out of the storage passage 111A, and at this time, the laundry in the storage passage 111A is used up.

Further, referring to fig. 9, when the laundry is thrown for the fourth time, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the storage passage 111B, that is, the laundry blocks in the storage passage 111B fall out of the storage passage 111B; referring to fig. 9 again, in the fifth dispensing, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the material storage channel 111B again, that is, the washing block in the material storage channel 111B falls out of the material storage channel 111B; referring to fig. 9 again, in the sixth dispensing, the pushing portion 12 is controlled to be located at the second position of the material storage channel 111B again, that is, the detergent block in the material storage channel 111B falls out of the material storage channel 111B, and at this time, the detergent block in the material storage channel 111B is used up.

As can be seen from the above, the order of putting the washing blocks can be selected in various ways, and can be specifically selected according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a first driving assembly 13, the first driving assembly 13 is connected to the pushing portion 12, and the first driving assembly 13 is configured to drive the pushing portion 12 to move between the first position and the second position.

With the arrangement, the pushing part 12 can move, and the structure is simple and easy to realize.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7 again, in some embodiments, the first driving assembly 13 includes a first driving motor 131, a first transmission assembly 132, and a first push rod 133, the first driving motor 131 is used for driving the first transmission assembly 132 to rotate, and the first push rod 133 is connected to the pushing portion 12.

Under the condition that the first driving motor 131 drives the first transmission assembly 132 to rotate, the first transmission assembly 132 drives the first push rod 133 to move, so that the pushing part 12 moves between the first position and the second position.

First driving motor 131 can drive first drive assembly 132 and rotate, and first drive assembly 132 can drive first push rod 133 under the pivoted condition and remove, because first push rod 133 is connected with promotion portion 12, so, can drive promotion portion 12 under the condition that first push rod 133 removed and remove, and then make promotion portion 12 move between first position and second position, simple structure easily realizes.

It will be understood that in other embodiments, the first driving assembly 13 may have other structures, for example, in one embodiment, the first driving assembly 13 includes a spring and a pull rope, one end of the spring is connected to the pushing portion 12, the other end of the spring is fixed to the inner wall of the launching device 10, one end of the pull rope is connected to one end of the pushing portion 12 far away from the spring, and the other end of the rope is exposed out of the launching device 10, so that when a user pulls the rope, a first direction of pulling force can be provided to pull the pushing portion 12, so as to move the pushing portion 12 towards the first direction, and during the pulling of the pushing portion 12, the spring is deformed, and at this time, the spring can provide a second direction of pulling force to pull the pushing portion 12, so as to move the pushing portion 12 towards the second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

Therefore, when a user provides a pulling force in the first direction which is greater than a pulling force in the second direction, the pushing portion 12 can move towards the first direction, and when the user provides a pulling force in the first direction which is less than the pulling force in the second direction, the pushing portion 12 can move towards the second direction, that is, the user can realize the movement of the pushing portion 12 towards the first direction or the second direction by using the rope and the spring, so that the structure is simple, and the realization is easy. For another example, the first drive unit 13 may be a hydraulic structure, an oil pressure structure, or the like. The specific type of the first drive assembly 13 may be selected according to different practical situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, a first tooth portion 1331 is disposed on a side of the first push rod 133 facing the first transmission component 132, and the first tooth portion 1331 is engaged with the first transmission component 132.

With such an arrangement, under the condition that the first transmission assembly 132 rotates, the first push rod 133 can be driven to move, so as to realize the movement of the pushing portion 12.

The first transmission assembly 132 may include one gear, two gears, three gears, or the like, and the number of the gears may be selected according to practical situations, which is not limited herein. It should be noted that where the first transmission assembly 132 includes a plurality of gears, the plurality of gears are disposed in meshing engagement.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the pushing portion 12 is formed with a through hole 121, the through hole 121 penetrates through the pushing portion 12, and when the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, the through hole 121 is communicated with the storage channel 111, so that the detergent block in the storage channel 111 falls into the through hole 121 and falls out of the storage channel 111.

So set up, under the condition that pushing part 12 is located the second position, perforation 121 and storage channel 111 communicate, that is to say, after pushing part 12 removed to the second position from the first position, the laundry piece in storage channel 111 just can fall into perforation 121 and fall outside storage channel 111, so can prevent that the laundry piece in storage channel 111 from falling the condition emergence of mistake, and then be favorable to puting in the work of device 10.

The through holes 121 may be circular, rectangular, triangular or other polygonal shapes. The specific shape of the perforation 121 may be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

It should be noted that the size of the through hole 121 is larger than the size of the washing block, which is beneficial to the movement of the washing block in the through hole 121 and prevents the washing block from being stuck in the through hole 121 and affecting the normal operation of the dispensing device 10.

In the present embodiment, the dispensing device 10 includes a plurality of abutting portions 19, and when the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, a side of the through hole 121 away from the material storage channel 111 is at least partially closed by the abutting portions 19, so that the detergent block in the through hole 121 can be prevented from directly falling from the through hole 121 when the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, which is beneficial to controlling the dispensing of the detergent block.

Specifically, the number of perforations 121 may be one, two, three, or the like. The specific number of perforations 121 may be designed for different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a discharging channel 14, and when the pushing portion 12 is located at the third position, the washing cake in the storing channel 111 passes through the through hole 121 and falls to the discharging channel 14.

The arrangement of the blanking channel 14 enables the washing block to fall to a preset position, and the washing device is simple in structure and easy to realize.

In the present embodiment, the number of the blanking passages 14 is one. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the blanking channels 14 may be plural. The specific number of the blanking passages 14 can be selected according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Furthermore, the size of the blanking channel 14 is larger than that of the washing block, which is beneficial to the movement of the washing block in the blanking channel 14 and prevents the washing block from being blocked in the blanking channel 14 and affecting the normal operation of the feeding device 10.

Wherein the blanking passage 14 is located on a side of the pushing portion 12 away from the storing passage 111.

Further, the blanking passage 14 is formed with a blanking port 141, and the washing cake in the blanking passage 14 falls out of the blanking passage 14 from the blanking port 141.

The following explains a specific positional relationship among the first position, the second position, and the third position by way of example:

referring to fig. 8 to 12, the storage passage 111 includes a storage passage 111A and a storage passage 111B, the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B are arranged in parallel, the pushing portion 12 includes a through hole 121, the number of the blanking passages 14 is one, and the blanking passages 14 are located at the middle positions of the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B.

Referring to fig. 10 and 11, in the case where the pushing portion 12 is located at the first position, at this time, the perforation 121 is misaligned with the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111A and the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111B, and the perforation 121 is also misaligned with the blanking channel 14 at this time, that is, in such a case, the detergent cake in the storage channel 111A and the storage channel 111B cannot fall into the perforation 121, and the detergent cake existing in the perforation 121 cannot fall into the blanking channel 14 as well.

Referring to fig. 3, 8 and 9, in the case where the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, at this time, the perforation 121 is communicated with one of the discharge port 113 of the magazine channel 111A and the discharge port 113 of the magazine channel 111B, and the other side of the perforation 121 is closed by the abutting portion 19, that is, in such a case, the laundry pieces in the magazine channel 111A or the magazine channel 111B can fall into the perforation 121 and abut against the abutting portion 19, and thus, the laundry pieces in the perforation 121 cannot fall into the cartridge blanking channel 14.

Referring to fig. 12, in the case where the pushing portion 12 is located at the third position, the through hole 121 is staggered from the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111A and the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111B, and the through hole 121 is in a communicating state with the blanking channel 14 at this time, that is, in such a case, the detergent cake in the through hole 121 can fall into the blanking channel 14.

In this way, the pushing part 12 moves among the first position, the second position and the third position to control the washing blocks in the material storage channel 111 to fall, and the structure is simple and easy to realize.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, a movable assembly 15 is disposed in the blanking channel 14, the movable assembly 15 can move to block or connect the blanking channel 14, and the movable assembly 15 can drop the washing blocks in the blanking channel 14 from the blanking channel 14 to the outside of the blanking channel 14 when the blanking channel 14 is connected.

Through the setting of movable assembly 15, can make unloading passageway 14 cut off or communicate, so, conveniently control the activity of the washing piece in unloading passageway 14, and then avoid directly dropping the condition emergence outside unloading passageway 14 from perforation 121 to the solid detergent in unloading passageway 14. In addition, when cutting off the blanking channel 14, the movable assembly 15 can be blocked by the movable assembly 15 when the water vapor or other substances outside the blanking channel 14 enter the blanking channel 14, and then the water vapor or other substances outside the blanking channel 14 are prevented from entering the material storage channel 111 through the blanking channel 14, so that the quality of the washing blocks in the material storage channel 111 is affected, that is, the movable assembly 15 has the advantages of moisture resistance, dust resistance and control of the movement of the washing blocks.

In the present embodiment, the movable member 15 has a plate shape. A plurality of sliding channels are formed in the blanking channel 14 and are communicated with the blanking channel 14, and the movable assembly 15 is used for moving into the blanking channel 14 through the plurality of sliding channels to block the blanking channel 14 or moving outwards from the blanking channel 14 through the plurality of sliding channels to enable the blanking to be communicated. The arrangement of a plurality of sliding channels can guide the movable assembly 15 to prevent the movable assembly 15 from being incapable of cutting off the blanking channel 14 due to deviation of movement of the movable assembly 15.

Under the condition that a plurality of sliding channels are arranged, the movable assembly 15 moves along the sliding channels to realize communication or separate the blanking channel 14, and the structure is simple and easy to realize.

Referring further to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the movable assembly 15 includes a first movable block 16 and a second movable block 17, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 are spaced apart from each other in the feeding channel 14, the first movable block 16 is located between the second movable block 17 and the pushing portion 12, and the second movable block 17 connects or blocks the feeding channel 14 when the first movable block 16 blocks the feeding channel 14.

When the first movable block 16 communicates with the blanking passage 14, the second movable block 17 communicates with or blocks the blanking passage 14.

With the arrangement, the movement of the washing blocks in the blanking channel 14 is controlled through the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17, so that the control effect is good.

Further, under the condition that the first movable block 16 is isolated or communicated with the blanking channel 14, the second movable block 17 enables the blanking channel 14 to be communicated or isolated, so that under the condition that the first movable block 16 or the second movable block 17 works, one of the first movable block 16 or the second movable block 17 can isolate the blanking channel 14, and in the process of throwing the washing blocks, the condition that outside air enters the blanking channel 14 and enters the storage channel 111 through the blanking channel 14 can be avoided, and protection of the washing blocks in the storage channel 111 is facilitated.

For example, in the case where the first movable block 16 blocks the blanking channel 14, the washing block is located on the first movable block 16, and at this time, the second movable block 17 can block or communicate the blanking channel 14, so that the external air can be prevented from entering the storage channel 111 through the first movable block 16, which is beneficial to the storage of the washing block in the storage channel 111. Under the condition of first movable block 16 intercommunication unloading passageway 14, the washing piece on the first movable block 16 falls into to second movable block 17, at this moment, second movable block 17 can make unloading passageway 14 cut off, so, can prevent that outside air from getting into the region between second movable block 17 and the first movable block 16, and then prevent that the air between second movable block 17 and the first movable block 16 from passing first movable block 16 and getting into storage passageway 111, be favorable to the storage of the washing piece in the storage passageway 111. Under the condition that second movable block 17 communicates unloading passageway 14, the washing piece on the second movable block 17 can be followed unloading passageway 14 and fallen out, and at this moment, first movable block 16 can make unloading passageway 14 cut off, so, can prevent that the regional air between second movable block 17 and the first movable block 16 from passing first movable block 16 and getting into storage passageway 111, is favorable to the storage of the washing piece in the storage passageway 111.

It can be seen from the above that, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 work together to prevent the outside air from entering the storage channel 111, so as to be beneficial to storing the washing blocks in the storage channel 111.

Referring again to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the delivering device 10 includes a second driving assembly 18, the second driving assembly 18 is connected to the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17, and the second driving assembly 18 is used for driving the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move.

The first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be driven to move by one second driving assembly 18, so that two second driving assemblies 18 are not required to be arranged to respectively drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move, the manufacturing cost of the throwing device 10 can be reduced, and the mass production of the throwing device 10 is facilitated.

It is understood that in other embodiments, two second driving assemblies 18 may be used to drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move, and the design may be different according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

With continued reference to fig. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the second driving assembly 18 includes a second driving motor 181, a second transmission assembly 182, a second pushing rod 183, and a third pushing rod 184, wherein the second driving motor 181 is configured to drive the second transmission assembly 182 to rotate, the second pushing rod 183 is connected to the first movable block 16, and the third pushing rod 184 is connected to the second movable block 17.

Under the condition that the second driving motor 181 drives the second transmission assembly 182 to rotate, the second transmission assembly 182 drives the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 to move, so as to drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move.

The second driving motor 181 can drive the second transmission assembly 182 to rotate, the second transmission assembly 182 can drive the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 to move under the condition of rotation, because the second push rod 183 is connected with the first movable block 16, and the third push rod 184 is connected with the second movable block 17, so that the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be driven to move under the condition that the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 move, and further the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can separate or communicate the blanking channel 14, the structure is simple, and the implementation is easy.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be moved by one second driving unit 18, that is, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 are driven in a linked manner. Of course, in other embodiments, the activities of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 may be driven in a separately controlled manner. For example, two of the above-described first drive assemblies 13 may be provided to drive the activities of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17, respectively. The setting can be specifically carried out according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 2 to 7 again, in some embodiments, a second tooth 1831 is disposed on a side of the second push rod 183 facing the second transmission assembly 182, a third tooth 1841 is disposed on a side of the third push rod 184 facing the second transmission assembly 182, and the second tooth 1831 and the third tooth 1841 are engaged with the second transmission assembly 182.

With such an arrangement, under the condition that the second transmission assembly 182 rotates, the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 can be driven to move, so as to realize the movement of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17.

Referring to fig. 6 and 7, in particular, the second transmission assembly 182 may include a first driving wheel 1821, a first driven wheel 1822, a second driven wheel 1823 and a third driven wheel 1824, the first driving wheel 1821 is engaged with the second driving motor 181, the first driving wheel 1821 is engaged with the first driven wheel 1822, the second driven wheel 1823 is engaged with the first driven wheel 1822, the third tooth 1831 is engaged with the second driven wheel 1823, the third tooth 1841 is engaged with the third driven wheel 1824, the second tooth 1831 and the third tooth 1841 are oppositely disposed, the second driving motor 181 can drive the first driving wheel 1821 to rotate under the condition that the second driving motor 181 is operated, the first driving wheel 1821 can drive the first driven wheel 1822 to rotate under the condition that the first driving wheel 1821 rotates, and the second driven wheel 1823 is engaged with the third driven wheel 1824 and the first driven wheel 1822, so that under the condition that the first driven wheel 2 rotates, the first driven wheel 1822 can drive the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 to rotate, wherein the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 rotate in opposite directions, and the third driven wheel 1824 is meshed with the third tooth portion 1841 due to the fact that the second driven wheel 1823 is meshed with the second tooth portion 1831, and the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 can be driven to move in opposite directions by the second tooth portion 1831 and the third tooth portion 1841 under the condition that the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 rotate, so that the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can move in opposite directions. That is, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be linked by one second transmission assembly 182, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, second drive assembly 182 may also include a plurality of drive wheels or a plurality of driven wheels, for example, in one example, second drive assembly 182 may include 2, 3, 4, 5, or other numbers of drive wheels and may include 4, 5, 6, or other numbers of driven wheels. The specific number of driving wheels and driven wheels can be designed according to different conditions. It is only necessary to be able to move the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 in different directions. The specific number of drive wheels and driven wheels is not limited herein.

In some embodiments, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 are each provided with a sealing structure (not shown) for sealing the blanking passage 14 at both ends of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 in a state where the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 block the blanking passage 14.

So, through seal structure's setting, can cut off the circumstances of unloading passageway 14 at first movable block 16 and second movable block 17, make the unloading passageway 14 at first movable block 16 and second movable block 17 both ends sealed, and then prevent that outside steam from getting into storage channel 111 from the unloading passageway 14 at first movable block 16 and second movable block 17 both ends, be favorable to depositing of the washing piece in the storage channel 111.

Wherein, the sealing structure can be at least one of rubber and O-shaped ring. Of course, the sealing structure does not include only the above two structures. In other embodiments, the sealing structure may take other configurations. The design can be specifically designed according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 13 to 15, in a door assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the door assembly 100 includes a door 101 and any one of the above-mentioned dispensing devices 10, and the dispensing device 10 is disposed on the door 101.

According to the door body assembly 100 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe 11 can be used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and then the washing blocks are put in by moving the pushing part 12, so that the frequency of adding the washing blocks to the putting device 10 by a user can be reduced, convenience is provided for the user, the user can use the putting device 10 more conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

Wherein, door body 101 can be for washing electrical apparatus 1000's door body 101, and door body 101 can be used for opening or closing washing electrical apparatus 1000's cavity 1001, puts in device 10 and can be used for putting in the washing piece for washing electrical apparatus 1000's cavity 1001, so, need not install in addition and put in device 10, convenient and fast.

Further, put in device 10 and door body 101 and adopt the mode of dismantling to be connected and be connected, so, the condition that damages appears in putting in device 10, convenience of customers maintains or changes putting in device 10. More specifically, the dispensing device 10 may be fixed to the door 101 by screws. Of course, in other embodiments, the dispensing device 10 may be connected to the door 101 in other manners. The specific setting can be according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 16 to 17, in the washing electrical appliance 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the washing electrical appliance 1000 includes a cavity 1001 and the door assembly 100, the cavity 1001 forms an accommodating space 1002, the door assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the cavity 1001, the door assembly 100 opens or closes the accommodating space 1002 when rotating, and the dispensing device 10 is located in the accommodating space 1002 when the door assembly 100 closes the accommodating space 1002.

According to the washing appliance 1000 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe 11 can be used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and then the washing blocks are put in by moving the pushing part 12, so that the frequency of adding the washing blocks to the putting device 10 by a user can be reduced, convenience is provided for the user, the user can use the putting device 10 more conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

The washing appliance 1000 may be a dishwasher, a washing machine, or other appliances requiring a washing block. Of course, the washing appliance 1000 may be other appliances. The specific type of the washing appliance 1000 can be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Further, the door assembly 100 is hinged to the washing appliance 1000. Of course, in other embodiments, the door assembly 100 and the washing appliance 1000 may be connected by sliding connection, snap connection, or the like. The specific connection mode can be selected according to different situations. Without limitation, the door assembly 100 may open or close the cavity 1001 of the washing appliance 1000.

Referring to fig. 18, a prompting method according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for a washing appliance 1000, where the washing appliance 1000 includes a throwing device 10, the throwing device 10 includes a storage pipe 11, and the storage pipe 11 is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and the prompting method includes:

step S10: acquiring the number of washing blocks in the storage pipe 11;

step S20: the number of wash blocks is indicated.

According to the prompting method provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe 11 is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe 11 under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, so that the situation that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient is prevented, and the washing electric appliance 1000 is beneficial to the user.

Storage pipe 11 can save a plurality of washing pieces, so, can reduce the user and use washing electrical apparatus 1000 at every turn, add the step in storage pipe 11 with the washing piece earlier, save the time for the user, be favorable to the user to use washing electrical apparatus 1000, promoted user's experience.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a weight sensor disposed in the storage pipe 11, and the step S10 includes:

The quantity of the washing blocks is obtained through the weight sensors, the structure is simple, the realization is easy, and the production of the washing appliance 1000 is facilitated.

The weight sensor is positioned at the bottom of the storage pipe 11, specifically, a valve (not shown) is arranged in the storage pipe 11, the valve can be used for enabling the storage pipe 11 to be communicated or separated, the weight sensor is arranged on the valve, and under the condition that the valve enables the storage pipe 11 to be separated, the washing block is positioned on the valve and supported by the valve, so that the weight sensor can measure the weight of the washing block above the valve; in the case where the valve communicates the magazine pipe 11, the detergent block can be moved inside the magazine pipe 11.

Further, a valve may be provided at the discharge port 113.

The following explains the operation of the weight sensor:

in one example, the weight of each washing block is 5g, at this time, under the condition that the valve cuts off the storage pipe 11, the weight sensor measures the weight of the washing block in the storage pipe 11, and when the measured weight is 20g, it is determined that 4 washing blocks are stored in the storage pipe 11; when the measured weight is 25g, judging that 5 washing blocks are stored in the storage pipe 11; when the measured weight is 30g, judging that 6 washing blocks are stored in the storage pipe 11; that is to say the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block is 5. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the washing blocks is not only 5g, and the specific weight of the washing blocks can be set according to different situations. It should be noted that in the case of a change in the weight of the washing mass, the ratio of the weight acquired by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing mass may also change. For example, in the case where the weight of each washing block is 6g, the ratio of the weight acquired by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block is 6. For another example, in the case where the weight of each laundry block is 7g, the ratio of the weight acquired by the weight sensor to the weight of each laundry block is 7. The method can be considered according to actual conditions, and is not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 19 and 20, in some embodiments, the storage pipe 11 is in a strip shape, so that a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe 11 to obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage pipe 11, and the step S10 includes:

step S11: acquiring the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11;

step S12: the number of the washing blocks is determined according to the arrangement position.

Wherein, the arrangement position refers to the distance a between the washing block near the feeding hole 112 and the discharging hole 113.

Since each washing block has the same shape, the height b of each washing block is the same, and when a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe 11, the specific number of the washing blocks can be obtained according to the distance a between the washing block closest to the feed port 112 and the discharge port 113.

In one example, the washing blocks are rectangular, the height b of each washing block is 2cm, when a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the material storage pipe 11, when the distance a between the washing block close to the material inlet 112 and the material outlet 113 is measured to be 10cm, it is determined that 5 washing blocks are stored in the material storage pipe 11; when the distance a between the washing blocks close to the feeding hole 112 and the discharging hole 113 is measured to be 12cm, judging that 6 washing blocks are stored in the storage pipe 11; when the distance a between the washing blocks close to the feeding hole 112 and the discharging hole 113 is measured to be 14cm, 7 washing blocks are judged to be stored in the storage pipe 11; by analogy, the number of the washing blocks stored in the storage pipe 11 can be obtained by dividing the distance a between the washing block close to the feed port 112 and the discharge port 113 by the height b of each washing block. The operation is convenient.

The distance a between the washing block near the feeding hole 112 and the discharging hole 113 can be obtained by an infrared sensor, for example, an infrared distance meter is disposed on one side of the cover plate 114 near the feeding hole 112, the infrared distance meter can measure the distance c between the washing block near the feeding hole 112 and the feeding hole 112, and then the distance a between the washing block near the feeding hole 112 and the discharging hole 113 can be obtained by subtracting the distance c between the washing block near the feeding hole 112 and the feeding hole 112 from the length d of the whole storage pipe 11.

Of course, in other embodiments, other structures may be used to measure the distance a between the washing block near the inlet 112 and the outlet 113. The specific setting can be according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

In some embodiments, the washing appliance 1000 includes a display device, and the step S20 includes:

and controlling the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.

So set up, the user can obtain the quantity of washing piece through display device more audio-visual, and convenient and fast promotes user experience.

Wherein, the display device can be a flexible display, thus being beneficial to the installation of the display device. Of course, in other embodiments, the display device may be other displays, and the specific type of the display device may be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

In one example, the washing appliance 1000 can include a voice player, and the number of washing blocks can be notified to the user by the way the voice player plays a voice.

In another example, the washing appliance 1000 may further include a transmitter, the transmitter is connected to an external smart device, specifically, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a computer, a tablet, and a smart band, and the transmitter is capable of transmitting the number of the washing blocks to the external smart device and then pushing the number of the washing blocks through the external smart device to inform the user of the number of the washing blocks.

It will be appreciated that the foregoing are, for example, several ways of indicating to a user the number of wash blocks. In other embodiments, other ways of informing the user of the number of laundry pieces may be used. The specific choice may be made in different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 21, in some embodiments, the prompting method includes:

step S30: acquiring a washing instruction;

step S40: and controlling the putting device 10 to put in a preset amount of washing blocks according to the washing instruction.

In this way, the putting device 10 can control the putting device 10 to put in the washing blocks with the preset quantity according to the washing instruction, so as to prevent the number of the washing blocks put in by the putting device 10 from being too large or too small, and the washing appliance 1000 is beneficial to the use of the user.

Referring to FIG. 22, in some embodiments, the wash instruction is generated according to the following steps:

step S50: acquiring the quantity of the tableware to be washed;

step S60: and generating a washing instruction according to the quantity of the tableware.

In such an embodiment, the washing appliance 1000 can obtain the number of the dishes to be washed, generate a washing instruction according to the number of the washed dishes, and control the putting device 10 to operate according to the washing instruction, so as to prevent the number of the washing blocks put in by the putting device 10 from being too large or too small, thereby facilitating the use of the washing appliance 1000 by the user. In addition, so set up, washing electrical apparatus 1000 can be according to the quantity automatic generation washing instruction of the tableware that needs to wash, so, the user need not carry out unnecessary operation, and then makes washing electrical apparatus 1000 more intelligent, promotes user's experience.

In one example, the amount of the dishes to be washed can be obtained by taking a picture, for example, the washing appliance 1000 includes a camera for taking a picture of the cavity of the washing appliance 1000, and then sending the picture to the controller, which can analyze the picture to obtain the amount of the dishes to be washed.

In another example, the washing appliance 1000 may be provided with a number key, and a user can input the number of the dishes to be washed through the number key, and then the washing appliance 1000 can automatically control the putting device 10 to work according to the number, so that convenience and rapidness are achieved, and the user experience is improved.

It is understood that the above description is only given by way of example to obtain the number of dishes to be washed, and in different embodiments, the number of dishes to be washed may be obtained in other ways, and may be set according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to FIG. 23, in some embodiments, the wash instruction is generated according to the following steps:

step S70: obtaining input received by the washing appliance 1000;

step S80: and generating a washing command according to the received input.

In such an embodiment, the washing appliance 1000 can generate a washing instruction through the received input, and then the input device 10 is controlled to work through the washing instruction, so that the user can control the work of the washing appliance 1000 according to the requirement, and thus the washing appliance 1000 is more personalized, convenient and fast, and the user experience is improved.

In one example, the washing appliance 1000 may include a plurality of keys, such as a key for putting one washing block, a key for putting two washing blocks, and a key for putting three washing blocks, and the user presses the key for putting one washing block, and at this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put one washing block; the user presses the key for putting in the two washing blocks, and at the moment, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put in the two washing blocks; the user presses the button for putting in three washing blocks, and at this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put in three washing blocks.

In another example, the washing appliance 1000 may have a light washing button, a medium washing button, and a heavy washing button, and the input device 10 can be controlled to input one washing block when the light washing button is pressed; under the condition that the moderate cleaning button is pressed, at this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put in two washing blocks; in case of pressing the heavy wash button, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put three washing blocks at this time.

Wherein the above is merely illustrative of the type of input. It is understood that in other embodiments, the type of input to the washing appliance 1000 can be of other kinds. The specific setting can be according to different situations. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 24, in some embodiments, the prompting method includes:

step S90: judging whether the putting device 10 is abnormal or not in the process of operating the washing appliance 1000;

step S100: and sending out an alarm prompt when the throwing device 10 is abnormal.

In case of an abnormality of the dispensing device 10, the washing appliance 1000 can issue an alarm prompt to inform a user that the dispensing device 10 is abnormal, so that the user can control the washing appliance 1000 to stop working in time. And further, the washing appliance 1000 is prevented from being damaged due to the fact that the washing appliance 1000 works under the abnormal condition, and the washing appliance 1000 is beneficial to a user to use.

In one example, the washing appliance 1000 includes an alarm device, and the abnormality of the dispensing device 10 may refer to the presence of an object, such as a key or a bottle cap, that is not a washing block in the dispensing device 10. In such an example, the dispensing device 10 may comprise another camera, which is used to take a picture of the inside of the storage pipe 11 of the dispensing device 10 in real time and then send the taken picture to the controller, and the controller can analyze the taken picture to determine whether objects other than washing blocks exist in the storage pipe 11, and in case that it is determined that objects other than washing blocks exist, control the alarm device to give an alarm prompt.

The alarm prompt can be a voice prompt, a light prompt, or a combination of a voice prompt and a light prompt. Under the condition that the alarm prompt is a voice prompt, the alarm device can be a voice player, and under the condition that the fact that objects of the non-washing blocks exist in the storage pipe 11 is judged, the controller can control the voice player to work so as to send out the voice prompt to inform a user that the objects of the non-washing blocks exist in the storage pipe 11. Under the condition that the alarm prompt is a light prompt, the alarm device can be an alarm lamp, and under the condition that the object with the non-washing block exists in the storage pipe 11, the controller can control the alarm lamp to work so as to send the light prompt to inform a user that the object with the non-washing block exists in the storage pipe 11.

It can be understood that the controller can also be connected with external intelligent equipment, and under the condition that the object of non-washing block exists in the storage pipe 11, the controller can send the alarm prompt to the external intelligent equipment, so that the user can know that the object of non-washing block exists in the storage pipe 11 according to the pushing of the external intelligent equipment.

Of course, the type of abnormality of the dispensing device 10 includes not only the above-mentioned one, but may be set according to different situations. For example, the abnormality of the dispensing device 10 may be an abnormality of the first driving assembly 13, an abnormality of the second driving assembly 18, or the like. In case that the types of the abnormality are different, the washing appliance 1000 may be provided with different detecting means to detect the abnormal condition. And are not limited herein.

Referring to fig. 14, further, the dispensing device 10 may further include a maintenance window 20, a user may maintain the dispensing device 10 through the maintenance window 20, a mounting plate 201 is disposed at the maintenance window 20, the mounting plate 201 is fixed to the dispensing device 10 through screws to close the maintenance window 20, and when the dispensing device 10 is abnormal, for example, when an object with a non-washing block is stored in the dispensing device 10, the user may detach the mounting plate 201, and then take out the object with the non-washing block in the dispensing device through the maintenance window 20, so that the dispensing device 10 does not need to be directly detached and then maintained, and the dispensing device 10 may be directly maintained through the maintenance window 20, which is convenient and fast and improves user experience.

The washing electric appliance 1000 comprises a feeding device 10 and a controller, wherein the feeding device 10 comprises a storage pipe 11, the storage pipe 11 is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, and the controller is used for acquiring the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 and prompting the number of the washing blocks.

According to the washing electric appliance 1000 provided by the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe 11 is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe 11 under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, so that the situation that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient is prevented, and the washing electric appliance 1000 is beneficial to the user.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 comprises a weight sensor disposed in the storage pipe 11, the number of washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 is obtained, and the controller is configured to calculate the number of washing blocks according to a ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block.

In some embodiments, the storage pipe 11 is in a strip shape so that a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe 11, the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 is obtained, and the controller is used for obtaining the arrangement positions of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 and determining the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement positions.

The number of the washing blocks is obtained by obtaining the arrangement positions of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11, and the washing machine is simple in structure and easy to realize.

In some embodiments, the washing appliance 1000 includes a display device, and the controller is configured to control the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to obtain a washing instruction and to control the dispensing device 10 to dispense a predetermined amount of washing blocks according to the washing instruction.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to obtain a quantity of dishes to be washed, and to generate the washing instructions based on the quantity of the dishes.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to obtain input received by the washing appliance 1000, and to generate a washing command according to the received input.

In some embodiments, the controller is configured to determine whether the dispensing device 10 is abnormal during the operation of the washing appliance 1000, and to issue an alarm prompt if the dispensing device 10 is abnormal.

Specifically, the controller of the present application is used for executing the above prompting method of the washing appliance 1000, and for the sake of brief description, the control method of the controller is not described in detail herein.

Further, the controller can make the washing electric appliance 1000 more intelligent, and the user experience is improved. The controller comprises a control chip, and the control chip can comprise a single chip.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the processors to perform the hinting method of any of the embodiments described above.

In the storage medium of the embodiment of the invention, the storage pipe 11 is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, then the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11 is obtained, and the obtained number of the washing blocks is prompted, so that a user can clearly know the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11, and the washing blocks are added to the storage pipe 11 under the condition that the number of the washing blocks is insufficient, thereby preventing the situation that the number of the put washing blocks is insufficient, and being beneficial to the user to use the washing appliance 1000.

In the description herein, references to the description of the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an illustrative embodiment," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples" or the like mean that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that all or part of the steps carried out in the above method may be implemented by hardware that is configured to be instructed by a program, and the program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, may include one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiment.

In addition, functional units in the embodiments of the present application may be integrated into one processing module, or each unit may exist alone physically, or two or more units are integrated into one module. The integrated module can be executed in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. The integrated module, if executed in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as a stand-alone product, may also be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

The storage medium mentioned above may be a read-only memory, a magnetic or optical disk, etc. Although embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application, and that variations, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A prompting method is used for washing an electric appliance and is characterized in that the washing electric appliance comprises a feeding device, the feeding device comprises a storage pipe, a pushing portion and a first driving device, the storage pipe is strip-shaped so that a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe, a storage channel is formed in the storage pipe and used for storing the washing blocks, the pushing portion is movably arranged relative to the storage pipe and can move between a first position and a second position, under the condition that the pushing portion is located at the first position, the pushing portion prevents the washing blocks from dropping out of the storage channel, under the condition that the pushing portion is located at the second position, the pushing portion enables at least one washing block to drop out of the storage channel from the storage channel, and the first driving device is connected with the pushing portion, the first driving assembly is used for driving the pushing portion to move between a first position and a second position, the first driving assembly comprises a first driving motor, a first transmission assembly and a first push rod, the first driving motor is used for driving the first transmission assembly to rotate, the first push rod is connected with the pushing portion, under the condition that the first driving motor drives the first transmission assembly to rotate, the first transmission assembly drives the first push rod to move so that the pushing portion moves between the first position and the second position, a first tooth portion is arranged on one side, facing the first transmission assembly, of the first push rod, and is meshed with the first transmission assembly, and the prompting method comprises the following steps:

determining the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement positions;

and prompting the number of the washing blocks.

2. The prompting method according to claim 1, wherein the dispensing device comprises a weight sensor arranged in the storage pipe, and the obtaining of the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe comprises:

3. The prompting method of claim 1, wherein the washing appliance comprises a display device, and the prompting of the number of washing blocks comprises:

controlling the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.

4. The prompting method according to claim 1, characterized in that the prompting method comprises:

acquiring a washing instruction;

5. A prompting method according to claim 4, characterized in that the washing instruction is generated according to the following steps:

acquiring the quantity of the tableware to be washed;

generating the washing instruction according to the quantity of the tableware.

6. A prompting method according to claim 4, characterized in that the washing instruction is generated according to the following steps:

acquiring input received by the washing electric appliance;

generating the washing instruction according to the received input.

7. The prompting method according to claim 1, characterized in that the prompting method comprises:

8. The washing electric appliance is characterized by comprising a feeding device and a controller, wherein the feeding device comprises a storage pipe, a pushing part and a first driving device, the storage pipe is strip-shaped so that a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage pipe, a storage channel is formed in the storage pipe and is used for storing the washing blocks, the pushing part is movably arranged relative to the storage pipe and can move between a first position and a second position, the pushing part is located at the first position and stops the washing blocks from falling out of the storage channel, the pushing part is located at the second position and enables at least one washing block to fall out of the storage channel, and the first driving device is connected with the pushing part, the first driving assembly is used for driving the pushing portion to move between a first position and a second position, the first driving assembly comprises a first driving motor, a first transmission assembly and a first push rod, the first driving motor is used for driving the first transmission assembly to rotate, the first push rod is connected with the pushing portion, under the condition that the first driving motor drives the first transmission assembly to rotate, the first transmission assembly drives the first push rod to move so that the pushing portion moves between the first position and the second position, a first tooth portion is arranged on one side, facing the first transmission assembly, of the first push rod, the first tooth portion is meshed with the first transmission assembly, the storage pipe is used for storing a plurality of washing blocks, the controller is used for acquiring the arrangement positions of the washing blocks in the storage pipe and determining the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement positions, and for indicating the number of washing blocks.

9. The washing appliance according to claim 8, wherein the dispensing device comprises a weight sensor disposed in the storage pipe, the number of the washing blocks in the storage pipe is obtained, and the controller is configured to calculate the number of the washing blocks according to a ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block.

10. The washing appliance of claim 8, wherein the washing appliance includes a display device, and the controller is configured to control the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.

11. The washing appliance of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to obtain a washing command and to control the dispensing device to dispense a predetermined amount of the washing blocks according to the washing command.

12. The washing appliance of claim 11, wherein the controller is configured to obtain a quantity of dishes to be washed and to generate the washing instructions based on the quantity of dishes.

13. The washing appliance of claim 11, wherein the controller is configured to obtain input received by the washing appliance and to generate the washing instructions based on the received input.

14. The washing appliance of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to determine whether the dispensing device is abnormal during operation of the washing appliance and to issue an alarm if the dispensing device is abnormal.

15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the processors to perform the hints method of any of claims 1-7.