EP4108822A1

EP4108822A1 - Control method for washing machine

Info

Publication number: EP4108822A1
Application number: EP21756793.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Xiaowei Wang; Yi MENG; Jinchao ZHAO; Mengmeng REN
Original assignee: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Current assignee: Qingdao Haier Drum Washing Machine Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-02-18
Filing date: 2021-02-09
Publication date: 2022-12-28
Also published as: CN113337998B; WO2021164646A1; EP4108822A4; CN113337998A

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a control method for a washing machine, and the method includes the following steps of: S1, acquiring information of a washing additive to be added by a mobile terminal; S2, matching a storage box for the washing additive; and S3, transmitting information of the washing additive and information of the matched storage box to a washing machine. The control method for the washing machine of the disclosure matches the washing additive with the storage box through the mobile terminal, avoids the wrong addition and delivery of the washing additive, and has the characteristic of simple and convenient operation.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of washing apparatuses, in particular to a control method for a washing machine.

BACKGROUND

With the continuous development of diversified functions and intelligence of washing machines, higher and higher requirements are put forward for the operation convenience and delivery accuracy of washing additives. In terms of operation convenience, on the market, there are intelligent delivery washing machines that can store a detergent of a large amount at one time for multiple washing. To some extent, the operation trouble of a user is reduced. However, there are many kinds of detergent products in the home of an ordinary user, different detergent products will be used to wash different clothes. It is also tedious to add detergents every time when washing clothes, so a washing machine with multiple detergent storage boxes of an ink cartridge structure is developed. Although there are multiple detergent storage boxes, and several detergents can be stored, the washing machine can only identify fixed detergents. If the user delivers detergents of different brands and concentrations into the detergent storage boxes, the washing machine can't identify them. If the detergents are still delivered according to the preset delivery ratio of the washing machine, it may lead to unclean washing of clothes or excessive delivery of detergents.
The Chinese patent with the application number of 201810617547.4 discloses a method and device for controlling automatic delivery of a plurality of clothes treatment agents in a washing machine, wherein the automatic delivery device is used for a fixed-type treatment agent box containing a fixed type of clothes treatment agents and a variable-type treatment agent box containing one/multiple kinds of clothes treatment agents at the same time. The control method includes the following steps: executing the washing program by the washing machine; and according to the clothes treatment agent in the selected fixed-type treatment agent box and/or the variable-type treatment agent box, executing the corresponding delivery process by the automatic delivery device. The user selects the corresponding treatment agent box to enter water on the control panel every time he washes clothes, and the variable-type treatment agent box and the fixed-type treatment agent box are distinguished from each other by fool-proofing design. The structures of the two kinds of treatment agent boxes and the connection modes with the washing machine are different, so the production process is cumbersome. If there are more than two clothes treatment agent boxes, for example, three or even six, the fool-proofing structure of each treatment agent box is different, and the production process is cumbersome and the cost is increased.
In view of this, the present disclosure is proposed.

SUMMARY

The technical problem to be solved by the disclosure is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a control method for a washing machine that matches a washing additive with a storage box and avoids erroneous addition and delivery of the washing additive.
To solve the above technical problem, the present disclosure provides a control method for a washing machine, including the following steps of:

S1, acquiring information of a washing additive to be added by a mobile terminal;
S2, matching a storage box for the washing additive; and
S3, transmitting information of the washing additive and information of the matched storage box to a washing machine.

The above-described method can realize that the washing machine does not need to be provided with a fool-proofing structure to distinguish the storage boxes, thus simplifying the production process and saving the cost. The washing additive is matched with the storage box, so that the wrong addition and delivery of the washing additive can be avoided.
Further, the control method further includes:
S4, receiving the information of the washing additive and the information of the matched storage box, confirming that the washing additive is added in the storage box, and controlling automatic delivery of the washing additive of the corresponding storage box according to the acquired washing information by the washing machine.
When the user washes clothes, no matter whether the washing program is selected at the washing machine or the mobile phone end to start the washing machine, the washing machine can automatically deliver the washing additive in the corresponding storage box according to the washing information of the washing program selected by the user, intelligent delivery is carried out according to preset rules without manual selection by a user, and there is no need to set a fool-proofing structure to distinguish the storage boxes, the storage boxes can be set into a uniform shape and size, and the structure of the storage box installed on the washing machine can also be set into the same fixed structure, which is convenient to form and simple in structure.
Preferably, the washing information includes a washing program and/or a clothing material.
Preferably, the washing program includes blend washing, cotton/linen washing, and children's clothes washing.
Further, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, displaying the storage box by the mobile terminal, wherein the storage box is provided with a mark; and
S22, selecting a storage box for matching, and associating mark information of the storage box with the information of the washing additive.
The mark of the storage box includes at least one or a combination of several of a digital serial number mark, a text mark, a symbol mark and a color mark.
Preferably, in step S22, whether the selected storage box has been matched is judged, if yes, other storage boxes are selected for matching, and if not, the storage box is selected for matching.
Preferably, in step S21, all the storage boxes are displayed by the mobile terminal.
Preferably, in step S21, the matched storage box is displayed in an unselectable state.
Or, an alternative solution is that the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, displaying an input box by the mobile terminal; and
S22, inputting a mark of the storage box into the input box, and associating mark information of the storage box with the information of the washing additive.
Preferably, in step S22, whether the storage box of which the mark is inputted is an associated storage box is judged, if yes, a mark of another storage box is re-input, and if not, the mark information of the storage box is associated with the information of the washing additive.
Or, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: acquiring the information of the washing additive and uploading the information of the washing additive to the server by the mobile terminal, and automatically matching the storage box for the washing additive according to the information by the server.
Preferably, the automatically matched storage box is displayed in the mobile terminal.
Further, the step S 1 further includes: judging whether the information of the washing additive to be added acquired by the mobile terminal is stored information;

if yes, judging whether the washing additive is still in the matched storage box; if yes, unchanging the matching information of the washing additive; and if not, matching the storage box or other storage boxes for the washing additive and updating the matching information; and
if not, matching the storage box for the washing additive.

Further, the steps S1 and S2 further include obtaining the information of the washing additive and judging the type of the washing additive;

Sa, if the washing additive is a detergent, continuing to judge whether there is a storage box to store the detergent;
Sa1, if there is a storage box that stores the detergent, continuing to judge whether the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand;
Sail, if the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand, matching the storage box for the washing additive;
Sa12, if the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are not of the same brand, continuing to judge whether the residual amount of the detergent in the storage box meets one-time use;
Sa121, if the residual amount is insufficient, matching the storage box for the washing additive;
Sa122, if the residual amount is sufficient, not recommending mixed loading, and selecting another storage box for matching the washing additive;
Sa2, if there is no storage box that stores the detergent, selecting an unmatched storage box for matching the washing additive;
Sb, if the washing additive is a softener, continuing to judge whether there is a storage box to store the softener;
Sb1, if there is a storage box that stores the softener, matching the storage box for the washing additive;
Sb2, if there is no storage box that stores the softener, selecting an unmatched storage box for matching the washing additive.

Preferably, Sc, if the washing additive is a disinfectant, continuing to judge whether there is a storage box to store the disinfectant;

Sc1, if there is a storage box that stores the disinfectant, matching the storage box for the washing additive; and
Sc2, if there is no storage box that stores the disinfectant, selecting an unmatched storage box for matching the washing additive.

Further, the control method further includes:

S5, if the washing machine detects that the residual amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient, reminding a user to add the washing additive by the mobile terminal or the washing machine;
S6, if the capacity of the washing additive in the storage box is detected to be increased, continuing to judge whether the mobile terminal acquires information of a new washing additive;
S61, if yes, updating the information of the washing additive, that is, associating the mark information of the storage box with the information of the added washing additive; and
S62, if not, considering the washing additive added to be the same as the washing additive originally stored in the storage box by default.

Preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is unable to meet the amount for next washing.
Or, an alternative solution is that, the control method further includes:

S5, if the residual amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient is detected by the washing machine, reminding a user to add the washing additive by the mobile terminal or the washing machine;
S6, acquiring the information of the washing additive by the mobile terminal and judging whether the information is consistent with the information of the washing additive with the insufficient residual amount detected in step S5;
S61, if yes, continuously adding the washing additive into the storage box with the insufficient residual amount;
S62, if not, continuing to judge whether the information is unsaved or unacquired information;
S621, if not, pushing the storage box with the matched information for the user;
S622, if yes, continuing to judge whether there is an unmatched storage box;
S6221, if yes, selecting an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching; and
S6222, if not, pushing the storage box with the insufficient residual amount for selection.

Further, the step of selecting the storage box in step S6222 includes: Sd, judging the type of the washing additive in step S6;

Sd1, if the type of the washing additive is detergent, selecting a storage box that stores the detergent with the insufficient residual amount for matching;
Sd2, if the type of the washing additive is softener, selecting a storage box that stores the softener with the insufficient residual amount for matching.

Preferably, in step Sd1, whether the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand is judged, if yes, the storage box is matched for the detergent, and if not, mixed loading is not recommended.
Preferably, Sd3 is also included, if the type of the washing additive is disinfectant, a storage box that stores disinfectant with the insufficient residual amount is selected for matching.
Preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is unable to meet the amount for next washing.
With the above technical solution, the present disclosure has the following advantageous effects over the prior art.
The control method for the washing machine matches the washing additive with the storage box through the mobile terminal, avoids the wrong addition and delivery of the washing additive, and has the characteristics of simple and convenient operation. There is no need to set up a fool-proofing structure at the washing machine to distinguish the storage boxes, which simplifies the production process and saves costs. When the user washes clothes, whether the washing program is selected on the washing machine or the mobile phone end to start the washing machine, the washing machine can automatically deliver the washing additive in the corresponding storage box according to the washing information of the washing program selected by the user, and intelligently deliver the washing additive according to the preset rules, without the user manually selecting the storage box.
Specific implementation modes of the disclosure are described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

As a part of the disclosure, the accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the disclosure. The schematic embodiments of the disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the disclosure, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the disclosure. Obviously, the figures in the following description are only some embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other figures can be obtained from these figures without creative work. In the attached drawings:

Fig. 1 is a flow chart of the control method for the washing machine of the present disclosure;
Fig. 2 is a flow chart of the control method for the washing machine of the present disclosure;
Fig. 3 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method according to the present disclosure;
Fig. 4 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method according to the present disclosure;
Fig. 5 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method according to the present disclosure;
Fig. 6 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method according to the present disclosure;
Fig. 7 is a flow chart of the storage box residual amount detection of the present disclosure; and
Fig. 8 is a flow chart of the storage box residual amount detection of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the disclosure in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the disclosure for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In order to make the objectives, solutions and advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure more clear, technical solutions in the embodiments will now be clearly and fully described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following embodiments are used to illustrate the disclosure, but not to limit the scope of the disclosure.
In the description of the disclosure, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "up", "down", "inner", "outer" and so on is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the attached drawings, only for the convenience of describing the disclosure and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation of the disclosure.
In the description of the disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be connected directly or indirectly through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the disclosure can be understood in specific circumstances.
The specific implementation modes of the disclosure are further introduced below in combination with the accompanying drawings.
As shown in Figs. 1 to 8, a control method for a washing machine is disclosed in the present disclosure, including the following steps of:

S1, the mobile terminal acquires information of a washing additive to be added. The method for the mobile terminal to obtain the information of the washing additive includes direct input through an APP terminal of the mobile terminal, or the information representing the washing additive is input in the APP terminal of the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal automatically identifies other information of the washing additive, or the APP terminal of the mobile terminal scans the bar code on the package of the washing additive to obtain the information of the washing additive. The information of the washing additive is stored on the server or mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal scans the bar code of the washing additive and applies for the relevant information of the washing additive. The mobile terminal includes a mobile phone, a notebook, a tablet computer and other computer devices that can be used in movement.
S2, a storage box is matched for the washing additive. There is no need to set up a fool-proofing structure at the washing machine to distinguish the storage boxes, which simplifies the production process and saves costs. The washing additives are matched with the storage boxes to avoid the wrong addition and delivery of the washing additives. Specifically, there are several ways, such as automatic matching of the storage boxes by the mobile terminal, selection of the storage boxes by the user through operating the mobile terminal, and automatic matching of the storage boxes by the server. The mark of the storage box includes a text mark, a digital serial number mark, a color mark and other marks. The text marks include words such as A, B, C and D for distinguishing the storage boxes, for example, words are printed or pasted on conspicuous positions of the storage boxes. The washing machine includes a plurality of storage boxes for storing different types of washing additives, including an ordinary detergent, a cotton/linen detergent, a concentrated detergent, a children's detergent, a clothing softener, etc.
S3, information of the washing additive and information of the matched storage box is transmitted to a washing machine. The user makes the addition of the washing additive according to the matching information so as to avoid erroneous addition of the washing additive.

One implementation mode is that the user scans the bar code on the package of the washing additive at the APP terminal of the mobile phone, and sets a matched storage box for the scanned washing additive at the APP terminal, that is, selects the mark of a storage box at the APP terminal to match the washing additive, and then adds the washing additive to the matched storage box. Different washing additives correspond to different storage boxes. Specifically, for example, the user sets a storage box 1 to store an ordinary detergent, a storage box 2 to store a concentrated detergent, a storage box 3 to store a children's detergent, and a storage box 4 to store a clothing softener on the mobile phone. The user can deliver the corresponding washing additives into the corresponding storage boxes on the washing machine according to the settings.
S4 is also included, in which the information of the washing additive and the information of the matched storage box is received by the washing machine, and it is confirmed that the washing additive is added in the storage box, and automatic delivery of the washing additive of the corresponding storage box is controlled according to the acquired washing information. The washing machine confirms the information of the washing additive stored by each storage box, when a user washes clothes, whether the washing program is selected on the washing machine or the mobile phone end to start the washing machine, the washing machine can automatically deliver the washing additive in the corresponding storage box according to the washing information of the washing program selected by the user, and intelligently deliver it according to the preset rules. There is no need for the user to select manually, and there is no need to set a fool-proofing structure to distinguish the storage boxes. The storage box can be set to a unified shape and size, the structure for installing the storage box on the washing machine can also be set to the same fixed structure, which is convenient for forming and simple in structure. Preferably, the washing information includes a washing program and/or a clothing material. The washing program includes mixed washing, cotton/linen washing, children's clothing washing, etc. The washing machine judges the detergent it needs to use according to the washing program, uses the ordinary detergent, cotton/linen detergent and children's detergent respectively, and delivers the washing additive into the washing bucket from the corresponding storage box.
Further, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, the storage box is displayed by the mobile terminal, wherein the storage box is provided with a mark. The mobile terminal displays all the storage boxes or the marks of the storage boxes or displays all the unmatched storage boxes or the marks of the storage boxes for the user to select. The mark of the storage box includes at least one or a combination of a digital serial number mark, a text mark, a symbol mark and a color mark. Specifically, the mark of the storage box is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. Preferably, in this implementation mode, in step S21, the mobile terminal displays all the storage boxes, and preferably, in step S21, the matched storage box is displayed in an unselectable state to avoid repeated matching of the storage box.
S22, a storage box is selected for matching, and the mark information of the storage box is associated with the information of the washing additive. The user can choose any one of all the storage boxes. Preferably, in step S22, whether the selected storage box has been matched is judged, if yes, other storage boxes are selected for matching, and if not, the storage box is selected for matching.
In a particular implementation mode, the washing machine is provided with four washing additive storage boxes which are marked from 1-4. The mobile terminal is a mobile phone. The APP terminal is set on the mobile phone. The bar code on the package of the first washing additive, such as the ordinary detergent, is scanned through the APP terminal. After scanning, a pop-up box pops up on the APP terminal, and the pop-up box displays the storage boxes 1-4 for the user to select. When these four storage boxes are not set, the user can choose any one of them for storage, for example, the user selects the storage box 1 to store the ordinary detergent. After setting, the user scans the bar code on the package of the second detergent additive, such as the children's detergent. After scanning, a pop-up box pops up on the APP terminal, and the pop-up box displays the storage boxes 1-4. Because the storage box 1 has been set, the storage box 1 is in an unselectable state, and the user can select any storage box from the storage boxes 2-4 for setting until all the storage boxes are set. The selection of the storage boxes 1-4 in the pop-up box can be divided into a list type or a drop-down type.
Or, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, the mobile terminal displays an input box and the input box can be selected and information can be input in it.
S22, a mark of the storage box is input into the input box, and mark information of the storage box is associated with the information of the washing additive; and the user selects the input box and inputs the mark of the storage box and confirms the mark, so as to associate the mark information of the storage box with the information of the washing additive. For example, the user selects the input box and inputs 1 and confirms it, then the storage box 1 is associated with the information of the washing additive. Preferably, in step S22, whether the storage box of which the mark is inputted is an associated storage box is judged, if yes, a mark of another storage box is re-input, and if not, the mark information of the storage box is associated with the information of the washing additive.
In a particular implementation mode, the washing machine is equipped with four washing additive storage boxes which are marked from 1-4. The mobile terminal is a mobile phone. The APP terminal is set on the mobile phone. The bar code on the package of the first detergent additive, such as an ordinary detergent, is scanned through the APP terminal. After scanning, a pop-up box pops up in the APP terminal, and an input box is displayed in the pop-up box for the user to enter any number from 1 to 4, and the user clicks OK. If the input number has been matched, a pop-up box "this storage box has been matched" pops up. If the input number has not been matched, the user clicks OK to prompt that the setting is successful.
Or, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: the information of the washing additive is acquired by the mobile terminal and the information of the washing additive is uploaded to the server, and the storage box is automatically matched for the washing additive according to the information by the server. Preferably, the automatically matched storage box is displayed in the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal can display the mark information representative of the storage box, the user adds the washing additive into the corresponding storage box according to the mark information displayed by the mobile terminal.
Further, in step S1, the mobile terminal acquires information about a washing additive and judges whether the information is stored information; the information of the washing additive may be stored in the mobile terminal, or in the server.
If yes, the washing machine judges whether the washing additive is still in the matched storage box; if yes, the matching information of the washing additive is unchanged, and there is no need to select an additional storage box, and the washing machine can store a plurality of washing additives; if not, the storage box is matched for the washing additive, and the washing machine can store a plurality of washing additives without selecting an additional storage box, or the washing additive is matched with other storage boxes and the matching information is updated.
If not, the storage box is matched for the washing additive. There is no need to set a full-proofing structure to distinguish the storage boxes, which simplifies the production process and saves the cost; and the washing additive is matched with the storage box, so as to avoid the wrong addition and wrong delivery of the washing additive.
In a further implementation mode, the steps S1 and S2 further include obtaining the information of the washing additive and judging the type of the washing additive; matching the storage box according to the type of the detergent additive to prevent the mixing of the detergent and softener or disinfectant.
Sa, if the washing additive is a detergent, whether there is a storage box to store the detergent is continued to judge; Sa1, if there is a storage box that stores the detergent, whether the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand is continued to judge; Sa11, if the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand, the storage box is matched for the washing additive; Sa12, if the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are not of the same brand, whether the residual amount of the detergent in the storage box meets one-time use is continued to judge; Sa121, if the residual amount is insufficient, the storage box is matched for the washing additive; Sa122, if the residual amount is sufficient, mixed loading is not recommended, and other storage boxes are selected for matching the washing additive; Sa2, if there is no storage box that stores the detergent, an unmatched storage box is selected for matching the washing additive.
Sb, if the washing additive is a softener, whether there is a storage box to store the softener is continued to judge; Sb1, if there is a storage box that stores the softener, the storage box is matched for the washing additive; Sb2, if there is no storage box that stores the softener, an unmatched storage box is selected for matching the washing additive.
Preferably, Sc, if the washing additive is a disinfectant, whether there is a storage box to store the disinfectant is continued to judge; Sc1, if there is a storage box that stores the disinfectant, the storage box is matched for the washing additive; and Sc2, if there is no storage box that stores the disinfectant, an unmatched storage box is selected for matching the washing additive.
In one implementation mode, the control method for the washing machine further includes: S5, if the washing machine detects that the residual amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient, and a user is reminded to add the washing additive by the mobile terminal or the washing machine so as to avoid poor washing effect caused by insufficient washing additive; preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is unable to meet the amount for next washing.
S6, if the capacity of the washing additive in the storage box is detected to be increased, whether the mobile terminal acquires information of a new washing additive is continued to judge; that is to say, it is judged whether the mobile terminal directly inputs the information of the washing additive at the APP terminal or inputs the information representing the washing additive, or whether the mobile terminal automatically identifies other information of the washing additive, or whether the APP terminal of the mobile terminal scans the bar codes on the package of the washing additive. In this implementation mode, whether the mobile phone APP terminal scans the bar code of the washing additive is taken as an example.
S61, if the information of the new washing additive is acquired, the information of the washing additive is updated, the information of the washing additive in the storage box is updated to the information of the new washing additive; that is to say, if the APP terminal of the mobile phone scans the bar code of the washing additive, the added washing additive is considered as a new washing additive, which is different from the washing additive originally stored in the storage box. The information of the washing additive is updated in time to avoid the discrepancy between the corresponding information of the washing additive in the storage box and the stored information, which leads to the error of automatic delivery of the washing additive.
S62, if the information of the new washing additive is not acquired, it is considered that the washing additive added to be the same as the washing additive originally stored in the storage box by default; the information of the washing additive corresponding to the storage box is updated as newly acquired information of the washing additive. That is to say, if the APP terminal of the mobile phone does not scan the bar code of the washing additive, it is considered that the added washing additive is still the previous washing additive.
In one implementation mode, the control method for the washing machine further includes: S5, if the washing machine detects that the residual amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient, and a user is reminded to add the washing additive by the mobile terminal or the washing machine so as to avoid poor washing effect caused by insufficient washing additive; preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is unable to meet the amount for next washing.
S6, the information of the washing additive is acquired by the mobile terminal and whether the information is consistent with the information of the washing additive with the insufficient residual amount in step S5 is judged.
S61, if yes, the washing additive is continuously added into the storage box with the insufficient residual amount so as to make up the washing additive.
S62, if not, whether the information is unsaved or unacquired information is continued to judge.
S621, if the information is not the unsaved or unacquired information, the storage box with the matched information is pushed for the user; that is to say, the information is saved or acquired information, which indicates that the information has been matched with the storage box. At this time, the matched corresponding storage box is pushed for the user, which is convenient for the user to add the washing additive.
S622, if the information is the unsaved or unacquired information, whether there is an unmatched storage box is continued to judge; that is to say, the washing additive is a new washing additive and cannot be directly added to the storage box, and the storage box needs to be re-distributed to the washing additive.
S6221, if there is an unmatched storage box, an unmatched storage box is selected for the washing additive for matching; and one of the unmatched storage boxes is selected for storing the washing additive.
S6222, if there is not unmatched storage box, the storage box with the insufficient residual amount is pushed for selection or the addition of the washing additive is not recommended.
Further, the step of selecting the storage box in Step S6222 includes: Sd, the type of the washing additive in step S6 is judged; according to the type of the washing additive, the corresponding storage box with the insufficient margin is selected.
Sd1, if the type of the washing additive is detergent, a storage box that stores the detergent with the insufficient residual amount is selected for matching so as to prevent the detergent from being mixed with the softener or disinfectant.
Sd2, if the type of the washing additive is softener, a storage box that stores the softener with the insufficient residual amount is selected for matching so as to prevent the softener from being mixed with the detergent or disinfectant.
Preferably, in step Sd1, whether the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand is judged, and if not, mixed loading is not recommended so as to prevent the difference of washing effect caused by the different concentrations and other characteristics of different brands of detergents.
Preferably, Sd3 is also included, if the type of the washing additive is disinfectant, a storage box that stores the disinfectant with insufficient residual amount is selected for matching;
Preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is unable to meet the amount for next washing.

Embodiment 1

The washing machine includes six storage boxes for storing washing additives, which are numbered 1-6 respectively. The storage boxes are arranged in different sizes, among them, the storage box 1 has the largest volume, the storage boxes 2-4 have the same volume, and the storage boxes 5 and 6 have the smallest volume. When used for the first time, the six storage boxes are not equipped with matching washing additives. Existing detergent additives include the blue moon ordinary detergent, cotton/linen detergent, concentrated detergent, children's detergent and fabric softener. When the user scans the barcode on a detergent package on the APP terminal, the serial numbers of the settable detergent storage boxes pop up on the interactive interface for the user to choose which storage box to put the detergent in.
When the mobile phone scans the barcode of the blue moon ordinary detergent on the APP terminal, the interface for setting the serial number of the storage box will pop up on the mobile phone terminal. The selection method can be selective or filled-in. The serial numbers of the optional storage boxes are 1-6. Because the amount of the ordinary detergent is usually the most, the user can choose the storage box with the largest storage space, that is, the storage box 1. After setting, the bar codes of other washing products are scanned. When scanning the bar code of the next washing product, the APP terminal will pop up the numbers 2-6 of the storage boxes that can be set, such as the concentrated detergent. If the frequency of use is small, the storage box with the smallest volume can be selected, that is, the storage box 5 or 6 can be set for storage. The user can set the storage box numbers of the blue moon ordinary detergent, cotton/linen detergent, concentrated detergent, children's detergent and clothing softener as 1, 5, 6, 2 and 3 respectively. After setting up the washing and care products on the APP, the user can select the washing additives, calculate the dosage of the washing additives and deliver the washing additives in the way described in the above solution.
When the washing machine detects that the residual amount of the washing additive in a storage box is not enough to meet one-time use, it reminds the user. If the user purchases another brand of washing and care product next time, the bar code of the product can be scanned on the APP terminal. When the server analyzes that the product is a new product, it gives priority to displaying unused storage boxes to the user according to the usage of the storage boxes. If there is no unused storage box, the storage box of which the residual amount is not enough to meet one-time use is displayed for the user to set. The server automatically recognizes the type of the scanned product, judges whether it is the ordinary detergent, children's detergent, cotton/linen detergent or softener. When the scanned product is identified as the cotton/linen detergent, if there is a large amount of detergent stored in the cotton/linen detergent storage box before and the detergent originally stored and the cotton/linen detergent are not of the same brand, the user is prompted that the cotton/linen detergent is sufficient and the brands are different, and mixed loading is not recommended. If the products are the same, halfway addition is allowed. If the residual amount of the washing additive is insufficient, the serial number of the washing additive storage box is displayed on the APP terminal for the user to set. When it is recognized that the scanned product is a softener, the user can only select the storage box for storing the softener at the APP terminal for setting, and the APP terminal will not display the serial number of the storage box that has stored the detergent product.
When the user washes clothes, if the washing machine judges that the ordinary detergent is insufficient, it can automatically switch to the concentrated detergent.
The above is only the preferred embodiment of the disclosure, and does not limit the disclosure in any form. Although the disclosure has been disclosed as above in the preferred embodiment, it is not used to limit the disclosure. Any technician familiar with the disclosure, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the disclosure, can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments by using the technical content prompted above. The implementation modes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced, but any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the disclosure are still within the scope of the technical solution of the disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of the disclosure.

Claims

A control method for a washing machine, characterized by comprising the following steps of:
S1, acquiring information of a washing additive to be added by a mobile terminal;

S2, matching a storage box for the washing additive; and

S3, transmitting the information of the washing additive and information of the matched storage box to the washing machine.
The control method for the washing machine according to claim 1, characterized by further comprising:
S4, receiving the information of the washing additive and the information of the matched storage box, confirming that the washing additive is added in the storage box, and controlling automatic delivery of the washing additive of the corresponding storage box according to the acquired washing information by the washing machine; wherein

preferably, the washing information comprises a washing program and/or a clothing material.
The control method for the washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 comprises:
S21, displaying the storage box by the mobile terminal, wherein the storage box is provided with a mark; and

S22, selecting the storage box for matching, and associating mark information of the storage box with the information of the washing additive obtained by the mobile terminal in step S1; wherein

preferably, in step S22, whether the selected storage box is matched is judged, if the selected storage box is matched, other storage boxes are selected for matching, and if the selected storage box is not matched, the storage box is selected for matching;

preferably, in step S21, all the storage boxes are displayed by the mobile terminal; and

preferably, in step S21, the matched storage box is displayed in an unselectable state.
The control method for the washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 comprises:
S21, displaying an input box by the mobile terminal; and

S22, inputting a mark of the storage box into the input box, and associating mark information of the storage box with the information of the washing additive; wherein

preferably, in step S22, whether the storage box of which the mark is inputted is an associated storage box is judged, if the storage box of which the mark is inputted is an associated storage box, a mark of another storage box is re-input, and if the storage box of which the mark is inputted is not an associated storage box, the mark information of the storage box is associated with the information of the washing additive.
The control method for the washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 comprises: acquiring the information of the washing additive and uploading the information of the washing additive to a server by the mobile terminal, and automatically matching the storage box for the washing additive according to the information by the server; wherein
preferably, the automatically matched storage box is displayed in the mobile terminal.
The control method for the washing machine according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the step S1 further comprises: judging whether the information of the washing additive to be added acquired by the mobile terminal is stored information;
if the information of the washing additive to be added acquired by the mobile terminal is stored information, judging whether the matched storage box still contains the washing additive; if the matched storage box still contains the washing additive, the matching information of the washing additive remains; and if the matched storage box doesn't contain the washing additive, matching the washing additive with the storage box or other storage boxes and updating the matching information; and

if the information of the washing additive to be added acquired by the mobile terminal is not stored information, matching the washing additive with the storage box.
The control method for the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the steps S1 and S2 further comprise obtaining the information of the washing additive and judging a type of the washing additive;
Sa, if the washing additive is a detergent, continuing to judge whether there is a storage box to store the detergent;

Sa1, if there is a storage box that stores the detergent, continuing to judge whether the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are of a same brand;

Sa11, if the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand, matching the storage box for the washing additive;

Sa12, if the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are not of the same brand, continuing to judge whether a residual amount of the detergent in the storage box is enough for one-time use;

Sa121, if the residual amount is insufficient, matching the storage box for the washing additive;

Sa122, if the residual amount is sufficient, not recommending mixed loading, and selecting other storage boxes for matching the washing additive;

Sa2, if there is no storage box that stores the detergent, selecting an unmatched storage box for matching the washing additive;

Sb, if the washing additive is a softener, continuing to judge whether there is a storage box to store the softener;

Sb1, if there is a storage box that stores the softener, matching the storage box for the washing additive;

Sb2, if there is no storage box that stores the softener, selecting an unmatched storage box for matching the washing additive; and

preferably, Sc, if the washing additive is a disinfectant, continuing to judge whether there is a storage box to store the disinfectant;

Sc1, if there is a storage box that stores the disinfectant, matching the storage box for the washing additive; and

Sc2, if there is no storage box that stores the disinfectant, selecting an unmatched storage box for matching the washing additive.
The control method for the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by further comprising:
S5, detecting that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is insufficient, and reminding a user to add the washing additive by the mobile terminal or the washing machine;

S6, if an amount of the washing additive in the storage box is detected to be increased, continuing to judge whether the mobile terminal acquires information of a new washing additive;

S61, if the mobile terminal acquires information of the new washing additive, updating the information of the washing additive; and

S62, if the mobile terminal doesn't acquire information of the new washing additive, considering the washing additive added to be the same as the washing additive originally stored in the storage box by default; wherein

preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is not enough for next washing.
The control method for the washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by further comprising:
S5, detecting that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is insufficient, and reminding a user to add the washing additive by the mobile terminal or the washing machine;

S6, acquiring the information of the washing additive by the mobile terminal and judging whether the information is consistent with the information of the washing additive matched with the storage box with the insufficient residual amount detected in step S5;

S61, if the information is consistent, continuously adding the washing additive into the storage box with the insufficient residual amount;

S62, if the information is not consistent, continuing to judge whether the information is unsaved or unacquired information;

S621, if the information is not unsaved or unacquired information, pushing the storage box with the matched information for the user;

S622, if the information is unsaved or unacquired information, continuing to judge whether there is an unmatched storage box;

S6221, if there is an unmatched storage box, selecting an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching; and

S6222, if there is not an unmatched storage box, pushing the information of the storage box with the insufficient residual amount for selection.
The control method for the washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that the step of selecting the storage box with the insufficient residual amount in step S6222 comprises:
Sd, judging the type of the washing additive in step S6;

Sd1, if the type of the washing additive is the detergent, selecting the storage box that stores the detergent with the insufficient residual amount for matching;

Sd2, if the type of the washing additive is the softener, selecting the storage box that stores the softener with the insufficient residual amount for matching; wherein

preferably, in step Sd1, whether the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand, if the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand, the storage box is matched for the detergent, and if the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are not of the same brand, mixed loading is not recommended;

preferably, Sd3 is also comprised, if the type of the washing additive is the disinfectant, the storage box that stores the disinfectant with the insufficient residual amount is selected for matching; and

preferably, the insufficient residual amount means that the residual amount of the washing additive in the storage box is not enough for next washing.