US20180251931A1 - Drainage control method for multi-drum washing machine - Google Patents

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US20180251931A1 US15/760,446 US201615760446A US2018251931A1 US 20180251931 A1 US20180251931 A1 US 20180251931A1 US 201615760446 A US201615760446 A US 201615760446A US 2018251931 A1 US2018251931 A1 US 2018251931A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to a field of washing machine, specifically, to a drainage control method of a multi-drum washing machine.
  • a patent No. 201010117002.0 discloses a control method of a washing machine which comprises a first washing drum and a second washing drum. The method comprises steps: receiving a first operation instruction for requiring a water supply or a drainage process to be executed in the first washing machine; determining whether or not a same operation instruction is being executed in the second washing machine. When a same operation instruction is being executed in the second washing machine, it is determined that the first operation instruction cannot be executed. When the same operation instructions for requiring a water supply or a drainage process are input to the first washing machine and the second washing machine at the same, it is determined which one of the first washing machine and the second washing machine has a shorter remaining laundry time. And the water supply or the drainage process is preferably executed in the washing drum having a relatively shorter remaining washing time.
  • the double-drum washing machine has a high center of gravity, which is unstable, so it has a higher requirement for vibration.
  • the larger the overall weight of the washing machine the smaller the vibration. Setting multiple drainage pumps or multiple washing devices to drain water at the same time will cause greater vibration and noise of the drum with higher center of gravity, which brings unnecessary troubles to the daily life.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and provide a drainage control method for multi-drum washing machine.
  • the multi-drum washing machine is provided with a plurality of washing devices and a drainage pump communicating with the outside. By the determination process, it controls sequential drainage of each washing device, reducing vibration of a washing machine. Moreover, by controlling and determining an operating time sequence of a drainage pump, it realizes thoroughly draining-water in a multi-drum washing machine, extending washing machine service life.
  • the multi-drum washing machine comprises at least two washing devices and a drainage pump communicating with the outside. Between each washing device and the drainage pump is respectively provided with a drainage valve. Each washing device of the multi-drum washing machine drains water sequentially. When a washing device completes the drainage, the drainage valve of the washing machine is closed, then the drainage pump is turned off.
  • washing device It is detected whether or not other washing devices require to drainage. If yes, first, the drainage valve of the washing device which requires drainage is opened, and then the drainage pump is turned on for the washing device to drain water. If no, the drainage of the multi-drum washing machine is completed.
  • the drainage pump After the completion of the drainage of the washing device, it is required to determine whether or not the drainage pump is in the working progress. If no, the drainage pump continues to execute another operating time sequence, and then the determination is performed again. If yes, it is continued to determine a time of the drainage pump in the working process.
  • the operating time sequence of the drainage pump is a single cycle time sequence for the drainage pump to execute a whole working progress and stopping progress.
  • a working progress time is set to be T 1
  • a stopping time is set to be T 2
  • a working time of the drainage pump is within the first 1 ⁇ 3 of the total time of the working progress, and the drainage valve of the washing device is closed.
  • the drainage pump continues to execute another operating time sequence. Then it is determined whether or not the drainage pump is in the working progress.
  • washing device After a drainage process of the washing device is started, it is determined whether or not other washing device performs the drainage progress. If yes, waiting until the completion of the drainage of other washing device, and then stating the drainage process. If no, directly starting the drainage process.
  • the drainage valve of the washing device is closed, and then it is determined whether or not the drainage pump stops working. If no, the drainage pump continues executing the operating time sequence till the end, and then the determination is performed again. If yes, the drainage valve of another washing device is opened, or the drainage of the multi-drum washing machine is completed.
  • the drainage valve of the washing device is opened, and over a set waiting time T 4 , and then the drainage pump is turned on to drain the water in the washing device.
  • the waiting time T 4 is set based on relevant parameters such as the drainage rate, the length of the pipeline between the drainage valve and the drainage pump of the multi-drum washing machine. Preferably, the waiting time satisfies 3 s ⁇ T 4 ⁇ 6 s.
  • the washing device determines whether or not the washing device completes the drainage. If yes, it is determined whether or not the drainage pump is in the working progress. If no, the drainage pump continues to execute the drainage.
  • the present disclosure increases the determination process of sequential drainage, and reasonably arranges the working process of multiple washing drums to realize the vibration reduction effect to the maximum extent.
  • the first washing drum will not drain water to increase the weight of the washing machine. It plays a role in increasing the counterweight to achieve absorption effect when the second washing drum is draining water.
  • the washing machine comprises at least two washing devices and a drainage pump communicating with the outside. Between each washing device and the drainage pump is respectively provided with a drainage pump, thus, it improves the drainage effect of the washing machine, and simplifies the space setting of the washing machine and reducing the production cost.
  • the present disclosure determines the progress of the operating time sequence of the drainage pump. After the completion of the drainage of the washing device and if the drainage pump is in the working progress and the working progress time thereof is before a certain set time, the drainage pump is turned off after the execution of the operating time sequence by the drainage pump is completed. If no, after the execution of the operating time sequence by the drainage pump is completed, the drainage pump continues to execute an operating time sequence, and then the drainage pump is turned off. It further ensures that the water in the washing machine is thoroughly drained by the drainage pump, avoiding the washing water accumulating between various components of the washing machine and extending the washing machine service life.
  • FIG. 1 A structural diagram of a multi-drum washing machine of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 A drainage structural diagram of the multi-drum washing machine of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 A drainage structural diagram of a multi-drum washing machine of another embodiment in the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 A flow chart of a control method of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 A flow chart of a control method of an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 A flow chart of a control method of another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 A flow chart of a control method of another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a multi-drum washing machine is provided with multiple washing devices.
  • Each independent washing device can respectively and independently execute a water supply process, a washing process, a drainage process, a rinse process and a dehydration process for fulfilling the purpose of washing clothes.
  • the multi-drum washing machine is a double-drum washing machine structure, and the washing devices are respectively a first washing drum 1 and a second washing drum 2 which are capable of independently performing preferable washing process in turn.
  • the first washing drum and the second washing drum may also be respectively provided with a drying device for executing a drying process after the dehydration process is completed to achieve the purpose of drying the clothes in the first washing drum and/or the second washing drum.
  • the washing machine may also perform a heat treatment to the washing water.
  • the first washing drum is provided with a first heater for heating the washing water therein
  • the second washing drum is provided with a second heater for heating the washing water therein.
  • the first washing drum is communicated with the second washing drum.
  • the water in the first washing drum can be drained into the second washing drum for reuse under a certain condition, and the water in the second washing drum can be drained into the first washing drum for reuse under a certain condition. If the water doesn't meet the condition for reuse, it is directly drained away through a drainage pipe. Thus, it improves the water utilization and avoids the water waste. At the same time, it adds a control process to ensure that the water is only be used when the water is relatively clean, and the washing effect can be guaranteed.
  • the multi-drum washing machine is a double-drum washing machine structure.
  • the double-drum washing machine has two washing devices, namely a first washing device and a second device respectively.
  • the multi-drum washing machine is the double-drum washing machine and the washing device is a washing drum.
  • the bottoms of the first and second washing device are respectively connected with one end of a drainage pipe, and the other ends of the two drainage pipe are respectively connected with a drainage main pipe communicating with the outside.
  • the middle part of the drainage pipe is provided with a drainage valve, and the first washing device is connected with a drainage valve A and the second washing device is connected with a drainage valve B, and the drainage main pipe is provided with a drainage pump P.
  • the washing water in the first and second washing drums of the multi-drum washing machine are drained to the outside via the drainage pipe of the corresponding washing drum and the drainage main pipe.
  • the drainage pump adopts the method of extra executing a set operating time sequence to ensure that all remaining washing water in the drainage pipe and inside washing machine is entirely drained.
  • the drainage valve A, drainage valve B and the drainage pump are all connected with a control chip of the washing machine, and the control chip of the washing machine controls each washing drum to drain in order, reducing the vibration and noise of the washing machine.
  • the drainage structure of the multi-drum washing machine improves the drainage efficiency of multiple washing drums of the multi-drum washing machine, and simplifies the interior space setting of the washing machine and reduces the production cost of the washing machine at the same time.
  • the water outlet of the drainage main pipe is arranged at the middle or the bottom part of the washing machine according to different usage environments, further ensuring the use convenience of users.
  • the drainage control method for multi-drum washing machine comprises at least two washing devices and a drainage pump communicating with the outside. Between each washing device and the drainage pump is respectively provided with a drainage valve. Each washing device of the multi-drum washing machine drains water sequentially. When a washing device completes the drainage, first, the drainage valve of the washing device is closed, and then the drainage pump is turned off.
  • the washing drum determines whether or not the water thereof is drained by detecting the water level or by calculating the amount of water intake and the amount of drainage by the control chip. However, there still some washing water remains in the washing device of the washing machine, or some washing water is not drained from the drainage pipeline.
  • An operating time sequence of the drainage pump is a single cycle time sequence for the drainage pump to execute a whole working progress and stopping process.
  • a working progress time is set to be T 1
  • a stopping time is set to be T 2
  • the operating time sequence of the drainage pump comprises the working progress and the stopping progress.
  • the multi-drum washing machine accumulates a certain amount of washing water, and then the drainage pump starts to drain the washing water out, which reduces the no-load running of the drainage pump and extends the service life of the drainage pump. Moreover, it reduces the excessive noise of the washing machine generated by the no-load running of the drainage pump and affects the using satisfaction of the user.
  • the drainage pump continues to execute another operating time sequence, and then it is determined whether or not the drainage pump is in the working progress.
  • the time of the stopping progress and the working progress of the operating time sequence of the drainage pump is relatively short, and it is determined the water in the washing device is drained and the drainage pump is in the last stage of the working time, it is still cannot be assured that the residual washing water in the drainage pipeline or the washing device is thoroughly drained.
  • the drainage process of the washing device After the drainage process of the washing device is started, it is determined whether or not another washing device performs the drainage process. If yes, waiting until the completion of the drainage of other washing device, and then the drainage process is stared. If no, the drainage process is directly started. It realizes the sequentially drainage of the washing devices of the multi-drum washing machine and makes sure that plurality of washing devices of the multi-drum washing machine will not drain water at the same time, thereby improving the drainage efficiency of the multi-drum washing machine.
  • the drainage valve of the washing device After the completion of the drainage of the washing device, first the drainage valve of the washing device is closed. Then it is determined whether or not the drainage pump stops working. If no, the drainage pump executes the operating time sequence till the end, and then the determination is performed again. If yes, the drainage valve of another washing device is opened, or the drainage of the multi-drum washing machine ends. It further ensures that the washing water in the drainage pipeline is thoroughly drained, preventing a large number of the washing water from depositing in the drainage pipeline to cause bearing burden of the drainage pipeline, and preventing a lot of bacteria from breeding by the long-term residual washing water in the drainage pipeline to contaminate the interior of the washing machine, and even the clothes, which can improve the using cleanness of the washing machine and extend the service life of the washing machine.
  • the drainage pump After opening the drainage valve of the washing device, then the drainage pump is turned on to drain the water in the washing device over a set waiting time T 4 .
  • the waiting time T 4 is set based on relevant parameters such as the drainage rate and the length of the pipeline between the drainage valve and the drainage pump of the multi-drum washing machine.
  • the waiting time is 3 s ⁇ T 4 ⁇ 6 s.
  • the washing device During the drainage of the washing device, it is required to determine whether or not the washing device completes the drainage. If yes, it is determined whether or not the drainage pump is in the working process. If no, the drainage pump continues to execute the drainage.
  • the multi-drum washing machine of the present embodiment is a double-drum washing machine.
  • the washing device of the double-drum washing machine is a first washing drum and a second washing drum, respectively. There is no difference between the first washing drum and the second washing drum, just to distinguish multiple washing devices of the washing machine.
  • the drainage control method of the multi-drum washing machine of the present embodiment is as follows:
  • the drainage pump is turned on and executes the set operating time sequence, and the first washing drum starting draining water;
  • step 14 It is determined whether or not a working time of the drainage pump is within the first 1 ⁇ 3 of the total time of the working progress, if yes, executing step 15), if no, the drainage pump executes an operating time sequence again after the completion of the execution of this operating time sequence, then step 13) is executed;
  • step 17 It is determined whether or not the drainage pump is working, if yes, executing step 17), if no, after the execution of the operating time sequence by the drainage pump is completed, and then step 17) is executed;
  • the time point T 5 which is mentioned in step 6 for determining whether or not the working time of the drainage pump is before the time T 5 of the working progress is the time point of 1 ⁇ 3 of the total time of this working progress. Therefore, determining whether or not the working time of the drainage pump is before the time point T 5 of this working progress is to determine whether or not the working time of the drainage pump is within 1 ⁇ 3 of the total time of this working progress.
  • the present embodiment is provided with an implementation solution.
  • the steps of drainage method is as follows:
  • step 5 It is determined whether or not the drainage pump is working, if yes, executing step 6), if no, the drainage pump executes an operating time sequence again, then step 5) is executed;
  • step 7 It is determined whether or not the working time of the drainage pump is before a time T 5 of this working process, if yes, executing step 7), if no, the drainage pump executes an operating time sequence again after the completion of the execution of this operating time sequence, and then step 5) is executed;
  • step 8 It is determined whether or not the drainage pump stops working, if yes, executing step 9); if no, after the completion of the execution of operating time sequence of the drainage pump, step 8) is executed;
  • the drainage pump is turned on and executes the set operating time sequence, and the second washing drum starting draining water;
  • step 14 It is determined whether or not a working time of the drainage pump is within the first 1 ⁇ 3 of the total time of the working progress, if yes, executing step 15), if no, the drainage pump executes an operating time sequence again after the completion of the execution of this operating time sequence, then step 13) is executed;
  • step 17 It is determined whether or not the drainage pump is working, if yes, executing step 17), if no, after the execution of the operating time sequence by the drainage pump is completed, and then step 17) is executed
  • the water in the washing drum of the multi-drum washing machine is reused. If it is determined the first washing drum waits until the completion of the drainage process of the second washing drum, and it is determined whether or not the second washing drum needs to supply water after the completion of the dehydration process. If the water supply is not required, the water in the first washing drum is drained directly. If the water supply is required, it is determined whether or not the water in the first washing drum can be reused. If it can be reused, the water in the first washing drum is drained into the second washing drum.
  • the first washing drum When the first washing drum reaches the drainage process and if the second washing drum is supplying water, it is determined whether or not the water in the first washing drum can be reused. If it can be reused, the water in the first washing drum is drained into the second washing drum.
  • the water in the first washing drum cannot be reused, if the first washing drum is in a washing state when it drains and the second washing drum is in a rinse state when it supplies water; or if the first and second washing drum are both in the washing state when the first washing drum drains and the second washing drum supplies water and the washing times of the first washing drum is less than that of the second washing drum; or if the first and second washing drum are both in the rinse state when the first washing drum drains and the second washing drum supplies water and the rinsing times of the first washing drum is less than that of the second washing drum; or if a turbidity of the first washing drum exceeds a set value.
  • the turbidity value or the foam concentration value of the water in the first washing drum is detected. If the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is smaller than the set value, the water in the first washing drum can be reused. Otherwise, the water in the first washing drum cannot be reused and is drained directly.
  • the first washing drum When the first washing drum reaches the drainage process, it is determined whether or not the process of which the second washing drum is in progress or is about to be performed is a water supply for last rinse. If yes, the water in the first washing drum is drained directly. If no, it is continued to determine whether or not the water in the first washing drum can be reused.
  • the first washing drum When the first washing drum reaches the drainage process, it is determined whether or not the drainage of the first washing drum is for the last rinse. If the drainage is for the last rinse, the water in the first washing drum is drained directly. If the drainage is not for the last rinse, it is determined whether or not the water in the first washing drum can be reused. It is because that the softener or the antivirus agent may be added to the last rinse, and the second washing drum may not need this process, it can avoid the clothes in the second washing drum being affected. If the drainage of the second washing drum is for the last rinse, the water in the first washing drum is drained directly.
  • the numeration of the first washing drum and the second washing drum are only for sake of convenience of the description, regardless of the order relationship. It is also possible to determine whether or not the first washing drum is draining at this time when the second washing drum is draining. If the first washing drum is draining, the second washing drum waits until the completion of the drainage process of the first washing drum, and then drains.
  • the water in the second washing drum plays role as a counterweight, which can increase the weight of the washing machine to achieve the effect of vibration absorption.
  • the washing drum of the multi-drum washing machine when the washing drum of the multi-drum washing machine is in a dehydration process, because the washing machine generates greater vibration in the dehydration process, in order to achieve better effect of vibration absorption, if the first washing drum is not draining or dehydrating at this time, it is determined whether or not the second washing drum waits until the completion of the dehydration process of the first washing drum and then drains. It can avoid the scenario that the first washing drum starts to dehydrate as soon as the second washing drum just finished draining water. Under that scenario the water in the second washing drum cannot reach the effect of vibration absorption, resulting in a waste.
  • FIG. 6 another drainage method of multi-drum washing machine of the present embodiment is as follows:
  • a control method of water reuse of a multi-drum washing machine of the present embodiment is provided.
  • the multi-drum washing machine at least comprises a first washing drum and a second washing drum.
  • the first washing drum and the second washing drum are both in the working state at the same time and the first washing drum reaches the drainage process, it is compared a time T 12 for reaching a water supply process of a second washing drum and a time T 11 for reaching a next drainage process of the first washing drum. If T 12 ⁇ T 11 , the first washing drum waits for the water supply process of the second washing drum. if T 12 ⁇ T 11 , the water in the first washing drum is drained directly.
  • the water in the first washing drum it is determined whether or not the water in the first washing drum can be reused when the first washing drum waits until the start of the water supply process of the second washing drum. If no, the water in the first washing drum is drained directly. If yes, the water in the first washing drum is drained into the second washing drum for reuse.
  • the waiting time of the water supply is adopted as the determination criterion to determine whether or not to reuse the water.
  • the waiting time of the water supply it is determined whether or not to reuse the water drained from the other washing drum when one washing drum reaches the water supply process.
  • the method has a simple judgment and control logic, and the control stability is high in the actual washing process. At the same time, it achieves a full reuse of water, and the practical valve is high, which is more effective to promote and apply.
  • a control method of water reuse of a multi-drum washing machine is provided, and the multi-drum washing machine at least comprises a first washing drum and a second washing drum.
  • the control method of water reuse is as follows: when the first washing machine reaches the water supply process, it is compared a time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum and a time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the first washing drum. If T 22 ⁇ T 21 , the first washing drum supplies clean water directly. If T 22 ⁇ T 21 , the first washing drum waits for the drainage process of the second washing drum.
  • step 1 when the first washing drum reaches the water supply process, it is compared the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum and a time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the first washing drum. If T 22 ⁇ T 21 , the first washing drum supplies clean water directly. If T 22 ⁇ T 21 , the first washing drum waits for the drainage process of the second washing drum, then executes step 2.
  • Step 2 it is determined whether or not the water in the second washing drum can be reused. If yes, the water in the second washing drum is drained into the first washing drum for reuse. If no, the first washing drum supplies clean water directly. By adding the process of determination of whether or not to wait, to a large extent it increase the water reuse probability of the second washing drum, and more water can be reused.
  • step 1 if the second washing drum is draining when the first washing drum reaches the water supply process, the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum is 0, and no need to wait, and step 2 is executed directly. It can also possible to first determine whether or not the second washing drum is currently executing the drainage process before comparing the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum and a time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the first washing drum. If the second washing drum is not subjected to the drainage process, then it is compared the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum and a time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the first washing drum.
  • an allowable waiting time T 20 is set, which T 20 ⁇ T 21 . If T 22 ⁇ T 20 , the first washing drum waits for the drainage process of the second washing drum, then executes step 2. If T 22 ⁇ T 20 , the first washing drum supplies clean water directly. This step avoids the first washing drum waiting too long and reasonably arrange the water reuse on the premise of guaranteeing the washing time of the first washing drum. It will not waste too much time of the first washing drum because of only considering the water reuse. If the washing machine determines that the waiting time is too long and exceeds the set allowable waiting time, the first washing drum will not reuse the water in the second washing drum. This determination makes the water reuse more reasonable, to the greatest extend coordinating the relationship between the waiting time and the water reuse.
  • step 2 the turbidity value or the foam concentration value in the second washing drum is detected. If the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is smaller than the set value, the water in the second washing drum can be reused. Otherwise the water in the second washing drum cannot be reused. Water can only be reused when the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is within the set range.
  • step 2 it is determined whether or not the drainage of the second washing drum is for the last rinse. If the drainage is for the last rinse, the water in the second washing drum is drained directly. If the drainage is not for the last rinse, it is determined whether or not the water in the second washing drum can be reused. It is because that the softener or the antivirus agent may be added to the last rinse, and the first washing drum may not need this process, it can avoid the clothes in the first washing drum being affected. If the drainage of the second washing drum is for the last rinse, the water in the second washing drum is drained directly and the first washing drum supplies clean water directly.
  • step 1 when the first washing drum reaches the water supply process, it is determined whether or not the water supply process being executed is a water supply for the last rinse. If yes, the first washing drum supplies clean water directly. If no, it is continued to compare the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum and a time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the first washing drum. Thus it is ensured that the water supplied-in in the last rinse process is clean water, which ensures the effect of washing clothes after washing.
  • step 2 when the water in the second washing drum is drained into the first washing drum, it is determined whether or not the first washing drum executes the water supply process for washing. If yes, the first washing drum first supplies water for flushing the detergent box. After the completion of the water supply for flushing the detergent box of the first washing drum, the water in the second washing drum is drained into the first washing drum. If no, the water in the second washing drum is drained into the first washing drum directly.
  • step 2 when the water in the second washing drum is drained into the first washing drum, the height of the water level of the first washing drum is detected. If the water level in the first washing drum reaches the set water level value, there remains some water in the second washing drum, then the remaining water in the second washing drum is drained directly. If when the water in the second washing drum is thoroughly drained into the first washing drum, the water level of the first washing drum doesn't reach the set water level value, then the first washing drum supplies clean water.
  • the second washing drum waits for the completion of the drainage of the first washing drum and then drains. If no, it is determined that a time for reaching the dehydration process of the first washing drum is T 41 , a time taken for the first washing drum to drain is T 42 , a time taken for the first washing drum to dehydrate is T 43 , and an allowable waiting time T 40 is set. If T 41 +T 42 +T 43 ⁇ T 40 , the second washing drum waits for the completion of the drainage process of the first washing drum and then drains. Otherwise, the water in the second washing drum is drained directly.
  • step 2 the water in the first washing drum cannot be reused, if the second washing drum is in a washing state when it drains and the first washing drum is in a rinsing state when it supplies water; or if the first and second washing drum are both in the washing state when the second washing drum drains and the first washing drum supplies water and the washing times of the second washing drum is less than that of the first washing drum; or if the first and second washing drum are both in the rinsing state when the second washing drum drains and the first washing drum supplies water and the washing times of the second washing drum is less than that of the first washing drum.
  • the second washing drum When the second washing drum reaches the water supply process, it is compared the time for reaching the drainage process of the first washing drum and the time for reaching the next water supply process of the second washing drum, it is determined whether or not the second washing drum waits until the first washing drum drains.
  • the drainage outlet of the second washing drum is communicated with the first washing drum, and the water in the second washing drum can be drained into the first washing drum for reuse.
  • the drainage outlet of the second washing drum is provide with a holding valve, the water in the second washing drum can flow into the first washing drum through the holding valve.
  • the first washing drum is provided with a water inlet valve and the external clean water can flow into the first washing drum through the water inlet valve.
  • the first washing drum waits for the second washing drum to drain, executing step 5);
  • the first washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the second washing drum drains directly.
  • the control method can also add a process of determining whether or not the second washing drum is draining before comparing the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the second washing drum and the time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the first washing drum.
  • the control method is as follows:
  • the first washing drum waits for the second washing drum to drain, executing step 6);
  • the first washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the second washing drum drains directly.
  • the control method can also include a determination of whether or not the first washing drum has enough time to wait the second washing drum draining.
  • the control method is as follows:
  • An allowable waiting time T 20 is set, if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 6), if T 22 T 20 , executing step 8);
  • the first washing drum waits for the second washing drum to drain, executing step 7);
  • the first washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the second washing drum drains directly.
  • control method is as follows:
  • An allowable waiting time T 20 is set, if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 6), if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 9);
  • the first washing drum waits for the second washing drum to drain, executing step 7);
  • the turbidity value or the foam concentration value of the water in the second washing drum is detected to determined whether or not the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is smaller than the set value, if yes, executing step 8), if no, executing step 9); it is determined whether or not the second washing drum drains for the last rinse, if no, executing step 8), if yes, executing step 9);
  • the first washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the second washing drum is drained directly.
  • An allowable waiting time T 20 is set, if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 6), if T 22 T 20 , executing step 12);
  • the first washing drum waits for the second washing drum to drain, executing step 7);
  • the turbidity value or the foam concentration value of the water in the second washing drum is detected to determined whether or not the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is smaller than the set value, if yes, executing step 8), if no, executing step 12);
  • the first washing drum first supplies water for flushing the detergent box, after the completion of water supply for flushing the detergent box of the first washing drum, executing step 10);
  • the first washing drum supplies water directly and the water in the second washing drum is drained directly.
  • the numeration of the first washing drum and the second washing drum of the present embodiment is only for the sake of convenience of the description, regardless of the order relationship. It is also possible to reuse the water in the first washing drum.
  • the water inlet of the second washing drum is communicated with the drainage outlet of the first washing drum, and the water in the first washing drum can be drained into the second washing drum for reuse.
  • the drainage outlet of the first washing drum is provided with a holding valve, and the water in the first washing drum can flow into the second washing drum through the holding valve.
  • the second washing drum is provided with a water inlet valve, the external clean water can flow into the second washing drum through the water inlet valve.
  • the control method is as follows:
  • the second washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the first washing drum drains directly.
  • the control method can also add a process of determining whether or not the first washing drum is draining before comparing the time T 22 for reaching the drainage process of the first washing drum and the time T 21 for reaching the next water supply process of the second washing drum.
  • the control method is as follows:
  • the second washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the first washing drum drains directly.
  • the control method can also include a determination of whether or not the second washing drum has enough time to wait the first washing drum draining.
  • the control method is as follows:
  • An allowable waiting time T 20 is set, if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 6), if T 22 T 20 , executing step 8);
  • the second washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the first washing drum drains directly.
  • control method is as follows:
  • An allowable waiting time T 20 is set, if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 6), if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 9);
  • the turbidity value or the foam concentration value of the water in the first washing drum is detected to determined whether or not the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is smaller than the set value, if yes, executing step 8), if no, executing step 9); it is determined whether or not the first washing drum drains for the last rinse, if no, executing step 8), if yes, executing step 9);
  • the second washing drum supplies clean water directly and the water in the first washing drum is drained directly.
  • An allowable waiting time T 20 is set, if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 6), if T 22 ⁇ T 20 , executing step 12);
  • the turbidity value or the foam concentration value of the water in the first washing drum is detected to determined whether or not the turbidity value or the foam concentration value is smaller than the set value, if yes, executing step 8), if no, executing step 12);
  • the second washing drum first supplies water for flushing the detergent box, after the completion of water supply for flushing the detergent box of the second washing drum, executing step 10);
  • the second washing drum supplies water directly and the water in the first washing drum is drained directly.

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