WO2020007341A1

WO2020007341A1 - Method for controlling clothes treatment device

Info

Publication number: WO2020007341A1
Application number: PCT/CN2019/094699
Authority: WO
Inventors: 赵志强; 许升; 吕佩师
Original assignee: 青岛海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司
Priority date: 2018-07-05
Filing date: 2019-07-04
Publication date: 2020-01-09
Also published as: CN110747598A; JP2022503445A; JP7204870B2

Abstract

A method for controlling a clothes treatment device. The clothes treatment device comprises: a treatment cylinder assembly, wherein clothes to be treated are placed in the treatment cylinder assembly; and an atomization module (200), used to generate atomized water and introduce the atomized water into an inner portion of the treatment cylinder assembly. The control method comprises: during the process in which a clothes treatment device performs a drying process, and/or a steam washing process, and/or an air washing process, and/or an odor removal process, when the moisture level of clothes reaches a preconfigured moisture level, controlling the atomization module (200) to start, to generate atomized water, and to introduce the atomized water into a treatment cylinder assembly so as to perform atomization treatment on the clothes. During the drying process, and/or the steam washing process, and/or the air washing process, and/or the odor removal process, the atomization module (200) is controlled according to the moisture level of the clothes, and at a specific process stage of the clothes, to start and perform atomization treatment on the clothes, and the atomization treatment causes fibers to absorb water, reduces friction between the fibers, and improves deformation plasticity of a fabric, such that the clothes look good and have no wrinkles.

Description

Control method of clothes processing device

Technical field

The present invention relates to the technical field of laundry washing, drying, and care processing, and in particular, to a method for controlling a laundry processing device.

Background technique

After washing, especially after washing with water, wrinkles and deformation usually occur. At this time, ironing is required to restore the clothes to their original shape.

The raw materials of clothing are fibers, and the fibers are composed of linear macromolecules. The linear macromolecules are freely arranged, especially the loosely arranged amorphous region. Water molecules will enter the micro-gap of this region, causing the fibers to expand and stretch, and the clothing After washing and drying, the fibers remain crimped.

According to the fiber characteristics, hydrophilic fibers, the original shape disappears after washing, the durability and effect of ironing and setting are worse, such as cotton, wool, silk, viscose fibers; hydrophobic fibers, the original shape after washing The stability is better, and the durability and effect of ironing and setting are better, such as chemical fiber (polyester, acrylic, etc.).

Due to the above mechanism, the existing washing machine is finished and dried, or after the clothes are directly dried, the clothes are wrinkled and very ugly.

The invention mainly solves the problem of wrinkles of the clothes washed by the existing washing machine or the clothes dried by the dryer, and realizes the structure of the clothes without wrinkles, so as to improve the user experience.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Summary of the invention

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling a clothes treatment device. Specifically, the following technical solutions are adopted:

A method for controlling a laundry treatment device. The laundry treatment device includes:

The processing drum assembly, the laundry to be processed is contained in the processing drum assembly;

An atomizing module, configured to generate atomized water and pass into the inside of the processing cylinder assembly;

The control method includes:

During the laundry processing device executes a drying program, and / or a steam washing program, and / or an air washing program, and / or a deodorizing program, when the humidity of the clothes reaches a set humidity value, the atomization module is controlled to generate atomized water to enter. Atomize the laundry in the processing drum assembly.

Further, the laundry processing device sets a first humidity value, and during the drying process of the laundry processing device, when the laundry humidity value reaches the first humidity value, controlling the fogging process after drying is performed, the drying The post-atomization process includes controlling the atomization module to start to generate atomized water and enter the treatment cylinder assembly to perform atomization on the laundry.

Further, the laundry treatment device sets a second humidity value, controls the atomization module to be activated, generates atomized water and enters the treatment cylinder assembly to perform atomization treatment on the laundry, and when the laundry humidity value reaches the second humidity value, the laundry is dried The post-atomization process ends, the control atomization module is turned off, and the drying process ends;

Alternatively, the laundry treatment device controls the atomization module to be turned off after a set time T1 is started, the atomization process after drying is ended, the atomization module is controlled to be closed, and the drying process is ended.

Further, when the laundry humidity value reaches the first humidity value, the laundry drying is completed, the atomization module is controlled to start, the drying drying heating module is controlled to be turned off, and the drying air circulation ring device is kept turned on until the drying and drying objects reach the cooling temperature, then The atomizing module is controlled, the drying air circulation device is turned off, and the drying process ends.

Further, the laundry processing device sets a third humidity value, and during the drying process of the laundry processing device, when the laundry humidity value reaches the third humidity value, controlling the fogging process during drying is controlled, the drying The medium atomization process includes controlling the atomization module to start to generate atomized water and enter the treatment cylinder assembly to perform atomization treatment on the laundry.

Further, the laundry treatment device sets a fourth humidity value, controls the atomization module to start, generates atomized water and enters the treatment cylinder assembly to perform atomization treatment on the laundry, and when the laundry humidity value reaches the fourth humidity value, the laundry is dried The middle atomization process is ended, the control atomization module is closed, and the drying process is ended;

Alternatively, the laundry processing device controls the atomization module to be turned off after being started for a set time T2, and then controls the atomization module to be turned off, and the atomization process during the drying process ends.

Further, when the laundry processing device performs the atomization processing during drying, the drying and heating module is controlled to be turned off, the drying air circulation ring device is kept on, and the drying process is suspended;

After the process of atomizing during drying performed by the laundry processing device is ended, the drying heating module is controlled to be turned on, the drying air circulation ring device is kept on, and the drying process is continued.

Further, during the steam washing process and / or the air washing process and / or the deodorization process of the laundry, the atomization module is controlled to start to generate atomized water and enter the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the laundry. The laundry processing device sets a fifth humidity value, and controls the atomization module to turn off when the laundry humidity value reaches the fifth humidity value.

Further, when the humidity value of the laundry reaches the fifth humidity value, the drying process is controlled after the atomizing module is turned off, and the drying process and / or the drying process are performed during the drying process. process.

Further, the atomization module includes an atomization water storage device and an atomization generating device, and the atomization water storage device has an atomization water storage cavity for storing atomization water, and a communication with the treatment cylinder assembly. The atomizing water output end, the atomizing generating device is arranged on the atomizing water storage cavity, and the energy output end of the atomizing generating device acts on the atomized water in the atomizing water storage cavity to transform it into water mist and pass through The atomized water output end enters the processing drum assembly for atomizing the clothes;

The laundry treatment device controls whether the atomization water is generated by controlling the on / off of the atomization generating device.

According to the method for controlling a clothes treating device of the present invention, during a drying process, a steam washing process, and / or an air washing process, and / or a deodorizing process, atomization is controlled according to the laundry humidity value for a specific stage of the laundry. The module starts to atomize the clothes. The atomization process can achieve fiber absorption. Under the condition that the humidity increase is extremely effective, the friction between the fibers can be reduced, the deformation and plasticity of the fabric can be increased, and the shape can be formed without wrinkles.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 2 is a second flowchart of a method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 3 is a third flowchart of a method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a clothes treating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

5 is a top view of a clothes treating apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention (removing the upper surface);

6 is a top view of a clothes treating apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention (removing the upper surface);

7 is a schematic structural diagram of a second atomized water storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram 1 of a three-atomization water storage device according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

FIG. 9 is a second structural schematic diagram of an atomized water storage device according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a third schematic structural diagram of an atomized water storage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

detailed description

The following describes a method for controlling a clothes treatment device of the present invention in detail with reference to the drawings:

Example one

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the clothes processing apparatus of this embodiment includes:

The atomizing module is used for generating atomized water and passing into the inside of the processing cylinder assembly.

The control method of the laundry processing apparatus in this embodiment includes:

In the method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus of this embodiment, during a drying process, a steam washing process, and / or an air washing process, and / or a deodorizing process, the fog is controlled according to the laundry humidity value for a specific stage of the laundry. The atomization module starts to atomize the clothes. The atomization treatment can realize the fiber absorption of water. Under the condition that the humidity increase is extremely effective, the friction between the fibers can be reduced, the deformation and plasticity of the fabric can be increased, and the shape can be formed without wrinkles.

For a washing machine or clothes dryer with a drying function, control the atomization module in the drying program to start atomizing the laundry. The specific method is as follows:

As shown in FIG. 1, the method for controlling a clothes processing device in this embodiment includes: setting the first humidity value on the clothes processing device, and when the clothes processing device executes a drying process, when the clothes humidity value reaches the first humidity value, Controlling and executing the post-drying atomization process, the post-drying atomization process includes controlling the atomization module to start and generate atomized water to enter the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the laundry.

The setting of the first humidity value in this embodiment indicates that the drying clothes are already in the final stage of drying, that is, the cooling stage of the clothes after the drying is completed. This embodiment controls the activation of the atomization module after the drying is completed to ensure the drying process. In the final stage, a certain micron-level water mist is entered, preferably 0.5-30 μm. When the final cooling is achieved, the water cooling method is used to achieve rapid cooling and drying, and the setting is improved compared with the existing air cooling rate.

In this embodiment, when the atomization module is controlled to start at the final stage of the drying process, the cooling of the clothes is achieved, but at the same time, the amount of atomization needs to be controlled to prevent the excessively high humidity value of the clothes from affecting the drying effect. Therefore, the clothing processing device described in this embodiment sets a second humidity value, controls the atomization module to start, generates atomized water and enters the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the clothing. When the clothing humidity value reaches the second humidity value, then After drying, the process of atomization is finished, the control of the atomization module is turned off, and the drying process ends; the setting of the second humidity value can prevent the excessive humidity of the atomization process from affecting the drying effect. When the humidity value of the clothing reaches the second humidity value, it indicates that the clothing Optimum humidity after drying.

Alternatively, the laundry processing device controls the atomization module to be turned off after a set time T1 is started, the atomization process after drying is ended, the atomization module is controlled to be turned off, and the drying process is ended; the set time T1 on the one hand ensures that the laundry is performed Cooling, on the one hand, prevents excessive humidity caused by physical and chemical treatment. It can be obtained by experimental testing and stored for different types of washing machines or clothes dryers.

In the method for controlling a clothes processing device according to this embodiment, when the humidity value of the clothes reaches the first humidity value, the clothes are dried, the atomization module is controlled to start, the drying and heating module is turned off, and the drying air circulation device is maintained. Turn on until the drying object reaches the cooling temperature, then control the atomization module and drying air circulation device to close, and the drying process ends.

For a washing machine or clothes dryer with a drying function, control the atomization module in the drying program to start atomizing the laundry. Further improvements are made based on the above. The specific method is as follows:

As shown in FIG. 2, the method for controlling a clothes processing device in this embodiment includes: setting the third humidity value on the clothes processing device, and when the clothes processing device executes a drying process, when the clothes humidity value reaches the third humidity value, Control and execute the atomization process during drying, which includes controlling the atomization module to start to generate atomized water into the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization process on the laundry. In this embodiment, the laundry processing device controls the logic during drying to ensure that the atomization module is activated during the drying process, so that the atomized water enters the clothes processing drum, and the micron-level water mist penetrates the fiber gap quickly, and the fiber absorbs water. Under the condition that the humidity increase is extremely effective, the friction between the fibers is reduced, the deformation plasticity of the fabric is increased, and then the drying is performed, and the molding is good without wrinkles.

This embodiment is directed to the drying process. During the drying process, the atomization module is also controlled to perform the atomization process of the clothes, so that the clothes after drying are well formed without wrinkles.

In order to achieve the effect of atomizing the laundry on the wrinkle-removing effect of the atomizing module and reduce the influence on the drying process, the method for controlling a laundry processing device according to this embodiment, the laundry processing device sets a fourth humidity value, The atomization module is controlled to generate atomized water to enter the processing drum assembly to perform atomization treatment on the laundry. When the humidity value of the laundry reaches the fourth humidity value, the atomization processing process is ended during drying, and the atomization module is controlled to close and dry. The process of atomizing during the drying process is finished; the setting of the fourth humidity value can prevent the excessive humidity of the atomizing process from affecting the drying effect. When the humidity value of the clothes reaches the fourth humidity value, it indicates that the optimal humidity of the clothes during the drying process can be effective. Remove wrinkles.

Alternatively, the laundry processing device controls the atomization module to be turned off after being started for a set time T2, and then controls the atomization module to be turned off, and the atomization process during the drying process ends. Set time T2 to ensure that the laundry reaches the optimal humidity after the atomization treatment to effectively remove wrinkles. It can be obtained by experimental testing and stored for different types of washing machines or dryers.

Further, in the method for controlling a laundry processing apparatus according to this embodiment, when the laundry processing apparatus performs an atomizing process during drying, the drying heating module is controlled to be turned off, the drying air circulation loop device is kept on, and the drying is suspended Dry process

For a washing machine or a clothes dryer with a steam washing program, an air washing program, and a deodorizing program, control the atomization module to start the atomization process on the clothes in the steam washing program, the air washing program, and the deodorizing program.

In the method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus according to this embodiment, during a steam washing process, an air washing process, and / or a deodorizing process, the atomization module is controlled to generate atomized water and enter the processing drum assembly. The clothing is atomized, and the clothing processing device sets a fifth humidity value. When the clothing humidity value reaches the fifth humidity value, the atomization module is controlled to be turned off.

In this embodiment, the control logic is used when the washing machine or clothes dryer dries the clothes to remove odors, because the clothes entering are dry clothes, and the first choice is to start the ultrasonic atomizing water first, so that the moisture of the clothes fiber is absorbed and stretched, and the friction between the fibers is achieved Reduce, increase the deformation plasticity of the fabric, and then dry, good shape, no wrinkles. This saves time, saves energy, and has a good deodorizing effect.

Further, in the method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus according to this embodiment, when the humidity value of the clothes reaches a fifth humidity value, controlling the atomization module to perform a drying process after the misting module is turned off, and performing the post-drying mist during the drying process Atomization and / or atomization during drying. The setting of the fifth humidity value can avoid the excessive humidity of the atomization process from affecting the drying effect. When the laundry humidity value reaches the fifth humidity value, it indicates that the laundry is in the optimal humidity during the drying process, which can effectively remove wrinkles.

The atomization module according to this embodiment includes an atomization water storage device and an atomization generating device, and the atomization water storage device has an atomization water storage chamber for storing atomization water and a communication with a treatment barrel assembly. The atomizing water output end, the atomizing generating device is arranged on the atomizing water storage cavity, and the energy output end of the atomizing generating device acts on the atomized water in the atomizing water storage cavity to transform it into water mist and pass through The atomized water output end enters the processing drum assembly for atomizing the clothes;

In the control method of this embodiment, the humidity of the laundry can be detected by a humidity sensor or an infrared sensor, and the laundry processing device controls the opening and closing of the atomizing module according to the detected humidity value.

The clothes treating apparatus of this embodiment may be a washing machine or a clothes dryer having a drying function, a steam washing function, an air washing function, and / or a deodorizing function.

Example two

As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 7, a clothing processing device in this embodiment includes:

The atomization module 200 includes an atomization water storage device 201 and an atomization generating device. The atomization water storage device 201 has an atomization water storage cavity 2011 for storing atomization water and a mist communication with a treatment barrel assembly. Atomized water output terminal 2016, the atomization generating device is disposed outside the atomized water storage chamber 201, and the energy output terminal of the atomization generating device 201 acts on the atomized water in the atomized water storage chamber 2011 to convert it into water The mist enters the processing drum assembly through the atomizing water output terminal 2016 for the atomizing treatment of the laundry.

The clothing processing device of this embodiment generates water mist through the atomization module 200, and passes the water mist into the processing drum assembly to perform the clothing atomization treatment. After the atomization treatment, the clothes have no wrinkles, no odor, and have greatly improved. User experience.

The atomization generating device 201 in this embodiment may adopt various methods. The atomization generating device 201 may act on water to generate water mist by using ultrasonic, mechanical vibration, static electricity, high voltage, and the like.

As an implementation manner of this embodiment, the atomization generating device described in this embodiment is an ultrasonic atomization generator, and the ultrasonic atomization generator includes an ultrasonic vibration end; and the atomized water storage device 201 atomizes and stores water. The outer wall of the cavity is provided with an installation opening 2015 for installing an ultrasonic vibration end. The ultrasonic vibration end is in contact with the atomizing water in the atomized water storage cavity, and the high frequency resonance of the ultrasonic vibration end breaks up the liquid water molecular structure to generate water mist.

Further, the ultrasonic vibrating end described in this embodiment includes an atomizing vibrating piece 205 and a vibrating piece holder 206 on which the atomizing vibrating piece 205 is installed. The vibrating piece holder 206 is sealed and installed at the installation opening 2015 of the atomized water storage device. Above, the atomizing vibrating piece 205 is disposed in the installation port 2015 and is in contact with the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage cavity.

Specifically, the vibrating piece holder 206 of this embodiment is a tubular structure, and the tubular structure is sealedly connected to the mounting port 2015. A sealing ring 207 is provided between the tubular structure and the mounting port.

With the development of the market, the technology of the ultrasonic atomization device is becoming more and more mature, and the price is getting cheaper and cheaper, which is more conducive to market promotion on the clothes treatment device.

The ultrasonic atomization generator uses electronic high-frequency oscillation (the oscillation frequency is 1.7MHz or 2.4MHz, which exceeds the human hearing range, and the electronic oscillation has no harm to humans and animals). The molecular structure of liquid water breaks up to produce a naturally flowing water mist. The water is atomized into 1-100 micron ultrafine particles, which are uniform, without heating or adding any chemical reagents. Compared with the heating atomization method, the energy saving is 90%. In addition, a large amount of negative ions will be released during the atomization process, which will cause an electrostatic reaction with the smoke and dust floating in the air, causing it to precipitate, and it can also effectively remove formaldehyde. , Carbon monoxide, bacteria and other harmful substances, make clothing care experience better.

As an implementation manner of this implementation, the atomized water storage device 201 further has an air inlet end 2013 and an atomized water inlet end 2017 for atomizing water entering, and the air inlet end 2013 is located in the atomizing water storage cavity. Above the highest water storage level. The atomized water inlet end 2017 of this embodiment realizes the introduction of external water sources into the atomized water storage cavity 2011 of the atomized water storage device 201, and the inlet end 2013 realizes the introduction of airflow to the atomized water storage device 201 of the atomized water storage device 201 In the water chamber 2011, the airflow impacts the water mist and better carries the water mist from the atomized water output end 2016 into the processing cylinder assembly.

The airflow source of the air intake end 2013 of this embodiment may be provided by a fan alone. As shown in FIG. 6, the air intake end 2013 of this embodiment is connected to a separately provided atomizing fan 900, and the atomizing fan 900 is connected to the main of the clothes treating device. The control board is electrically connected, and the opening and closing of the atomizing fan 900 is controlled by the main control board.

As shown in FIG. 5, the airflow source of the air intake end 2013 of this embodiment may also be obtained according to the working mode of the laundry processing device. When the laundry processing device of this embodiment has a drying function, the laundry processing device includes The drying air duct 602 is connected to the processing cylinder component, and the air intake end 2013 is connected to the drying air duct 602. In this embodiment, according to the working mode of the laundry processing device with a drying function, the drying wind in the drying air duct is directly used as a wind source for driving the water mist. The structure is simple, the overall cost is low, and it has broad market value.

Preferably, a fan 605 for driving the flow of the drying air is provided in the drying air duct 602, and the connection between the air inlet end 2013 and the drying air duct 602 is located downstream of the fan 605; thus, the fan 605 can drive the drying wind into the atomized water storage device 201.

Further preferably, the drying air duct 602 is further provided with a heating pipe 601 for heating the drying air. The connection between the air inlet end 2013 and the drying air duct 602 is located between the heating pipe 601 and the fan 605. between.

The fan 605 in this embodiment includes a motor 604 and a fan blade 603, and the motor 604 is energized. The fan blade 603 rotates at a high speed and can exhaust gas to the air duct where the heating pipe 601 is installed, and attract the gas flow at the bottom of the outer cylinder To the fan blade 603. Continue the above process to achieve continuous high-temperature gas inside the outer cylinder and dry clothes.

As an implementation manner of this implementation, the atomized water output end 2016 of the atomized water storage device 201 is communicated with the cylinder component through a drying air duct 602.

Preferably, the drying air duct 602 has a drying air outlet end which is in communication with the cylinder component and is used to pass hot drying air into the cylinder component. The atomized water of the atomized water storage device 201 The connection between the output end 2016 and the drying air duct is located between the heating pipe 601 and the drying air outlet.

As an embodiment of the present embodiment, the laundry processing device is a washer-dryer. The washer-dryer includes a water inlet valve 800 and a detergent box 500. The water inlet valve 800 has an atomization connection with the atomization water storage device 201. The water inlet terminal 2017 is connected to the atomized water inlet control terminal and the detergent box water inlet control terminal that is connected to the detergent box 500. This embodiment is based on the improvement of the water inlet valve 800 of the washer-dryer, and realizes the dual-channel water inlet control of the detergent box 500 and the atomized water storage device 201. The structure is simpler and the integrated control is easier.

As an implementation manner of this implementation, the clothes treating device is a clothes dryer, and the clothes dryer includes a water inlet valve, and the output end of the water inlet valve is connected to the atomized water inlet end of the atomized water storage device, and the water inlet valve The water inlet is connected to a water source. In this embodiment, the water inlet control of the atomized water storage device is implemented by adding a water inlet valve to the clothes dryer. The atomization process is added during the drying process, so that the dried clothes are wrinkle-free, more flat, and the user experience is improved.

As an implementation manner of this implementation, the laundry processing device is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a water inlet valve and a detergent box. The water inlet valve has atomized water inlet which is in communication with the atomized water inlet end of the atomized water storage device. A control terminal and a detergent box water inlet control terminal connected with the detergent box;

The washing machine includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder disposed in the outer cylinder. The atomized water output end of the atomized water storage device is in communication with the external cylinder. The air inlet end of the atomized water storage device is connected to the atomized storage device. Atomizing fan blowing in the water cavity.

As an implementation manner of this embodiment, the atomized water storage device 201 includes a casing 2014 having an opening chamber and a cover 2012 covering the opening of the casing 2014, and the cover 2012 and the casing 2014 Together, they form the atomized water storage cavity 2011.

The atomized water inlet end 2017 is an atomized water inlet provided on the cover, and the atomized water output end 2016 is an atomized water outlet provided on a side wall of the casing 2014. The air inlet end 2013 is an air inlet provided on the side wall of the casing 2014. The atomized water output port and the air inlet are both located above the highest water level in the atomized water storage cavity 2011. Preferably, the The atomized water output port is opposite to the air inlet, so that the water mist can be better discharged from the atomized water output port under the action of the air flow.

The mounting opening 2015 is provided on the bottom wall of the housing 2014. Preferably, the bottom wall of the housing 2014 is in a high-to-low transition setting, and the mounting opening 2015 is provided at the lowest position of the bottom wall of the housing. .

The ultrasonic atomizing generator of this embodiment is connected to a power board of a washing machine through a power line. The control panel can control the start and stop of the ultrasonic atomization generator.

As an implementation manner of this embodiment, a liquid level sensor may be further provided inside the atomized water storage cavity 2011 of the atomized water storage device 201 to prevent damage to the ultrasonic atomization generator caused by excessive overflow or low water level.

Preferably, the atomizing water storage device 201 has a water overflow port, and the ultrasonic atomizing generator has its own minimum starting water level detection.

It is preferable to use a probe to detect the minimum water level. Two water level control probes are fastened to the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber 2011 of the atomized water storage device 201, and are arranged at a certain distance and then vertically extend the atomized water storage device 201. At a certain height outside, only the two probes can be started in water, so as to control the minimum water level of the atomized solution.

The power and working circuit of the ultrasonic atomizer are separately installed in an engineering plastic case. When the device is powered by the power supply drive board controlled by the washing machine controller, the output current will supply power to the ultrasonic vibration terminal through the wire.

The ultrasonic atomizer has an automatic protection function when the water is cut off. When the water level is lower than the water level switch or the water level probe, the ultrasonic atomizer will automatically stop working.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, this embodiment further uses a washing machine with a drying function as an example for further description:

The washing machine of this embodiment has a casing 100, which is composed of an upper panel, a side panel bottom plate, and the like.

The bottom plate of the casing 100 is firmly connected with a foot 400 to support the entire washing machine.

An outer cylinder is suspended inside the casing 100, and an inner cylinder is disposed inside.

The outer cylinder has an upper suspension part, which is hung on a side panel of the washing machine or a reinforcing beam through a suspension spring.

The outer cylinder is connected to and supported by the bottom plate by a lower connecting portion through a damper.

The casing 100 has at least one atomizing module 200 therein.

The front panel has at least two covers that can be opened. They are the cover of the washing box and the cover of the atomizing module. Open the cover of the washing box to put detergent, softener, bleach, etc. into the washing box; open the cover of the atomizing module, and consumers can add perfume, fluffing agents and other clothing care to the atomizing water storage device 201 Supplies. The water mist can be used to enhance the aroma and fluffy of the steam-treated clothes after heating, and the effect is better.

The washing box 500 and the atomizing module 200 are placed at two corners of the washing machine, respectively, and the idle space between the outer cylinder and the casing is fully utilized.

The water inlet valve 800 controls at least one water inlet valve to enter the detergent box 500 through the water inlet pipe 501 of the washing box. At least one water inlet valve controls the water inlet through the atomizing water inlet pipe 203 to enter the atomizing water storage device 201.

The drying air duct is connected to a front upper part of the outer cylinder or the window mat through a hose, and a rear end is connected to a rear bottom of the outer cylinder through a hose, thereby realizing the entire hot air circulation of the outer cylinder.

A heating tube is provided in the drying air duct.

A fan, which is arranged in the air duct.

This embodiment also provides a method for controlling a laundry processing device. The laundry processing device controls the operation of the atomizing module during the drying process, the steam washing process, or the air washing process, and the atomizing module generates water mist. Enter into the processing drum assembly to perform laundry atomization. In this way, after the user selects a washing program on the touch panel, the drying, steam washing, and air washing programs are selected. In the process, the atomizing module works. The water mist treats the clothes to remove odors and no wrinkles.

Example three

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and 8 to 10, a clothing processing apparatus of this embodiment includes:

The atomization module 200 includes an atomization water storage device 201 and an atomization generating device. The atomization water storage device 201 has an atomization water storage cavity 2011 for storing atomization water and a mist communication with a treatment barrel assembly. The atomized water output terminal 2016, the atomization generating device is disposed outside the atomized water storage cavity 2011, and the energy output terminal of the atomization generator 2011 acts on the atomized water in the atomized water storage cavity 2011 to transform it into water Mist and enter the treatment cylinder assembly through the atomizing water output terminal 2016 for atomizing the clothes;

As well as a water blocking member, it is provided in the atomized water storage cavity 2011 for blocking water from entering the atomized water output end 2016.

In this embodiment, a water blocking member is provided in the atomized water storage cavity 2011, and the water blocking member can block the non-atomized water from entering the atomized water output terminal 2016 and discharged, thereby ensuring the atomization treatment effect of the laundry.

Specifically, the atomized water output end 2016 described in this embodiment is an atomized water output port opened on the side wall of the atomized water storage cavity 2011, and the water blocking member has a cover that can cover the atomized water output port. The blocking surface blocks water from entering the atomized water output port, and at least one side of the blocking surface is spaced from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber so that water mist can enter the atomized water output port.

As shown in FIG. 8, as an implementation manner of this embodiment, the water blocking member is a water blocking plate 207, and a lower end of the water blocking plate 207 is inclinedly disposed in the atomized water storage cavity 2011 toward the atomized water output port. At least one side of the water blocking plate 207 is spaced from the inner wall of the atomized water storage cavity 2011, and the side of the water blocking plate 207 facing the atomized water is a blocking surface; the water mist generated in the atomized water storage cavity is The space between the water blocking plate and the inner wall of the atomized water storage cavity enters the atomized water output port, and the unatomized water carried in the water mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the water blocking plate and slides down along the blocking surface.

Specifically, the atomized water output port described in this embodiment is disposed on a side wall of the atomized water storage cavity, the lower end of the water blocking plate 207 is connected below the atomized water output port, and the upper end of the water blocking plate 207 Extending obliquely upward away from the outlet of the atomized water, the upper end of the water blocking plate is spaced from the top wall of the atomized water storage cavity;

Alternatively, the upper end of the water blocking plate 207 is connected to the top wall of the atomized water storage cavity 2011, and the lower end of the water blocking plate 207 extends obliquely downward near the atomized water output port. The side walls of the atomized water storage cavity below the water outlet are arranged at intervals.

As shown in FIG. 9, as an implementation manner of this embodiment, the water blocking member is a water blocking cover 208. The water blocking cover 208 covers an atomized water outlet. The inner wall of the atomized water storage cavity on the periphery of the water outlet is arranged at intervals, and the outer surface of the water blocking cover 208 is a blocking surface; The interval enters the atomized water output port, and the non-atomized water carried in the water mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the water shield 208 and slides down along the blocking surface.

Specifically, the water shield 208 has an open internal chamber, and the open end of the water shield covers the atomized water output port, and at least a partial edge of the open end and the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer periphery of the atomized water output port. Interval setting

Preferably, the water retaining cover is a conical cover or a circular truncated cover.

As shown in FIG. 10, as an implementation manner of this embodiment, the water blocking member is a water collecting tank baffle 209 having a water collecting tank 2091, and one end of the water collecting tank baffle 209 is provided at an atomized water output port. On the lower side wall of the atomized water storage cavity, the other end extends into the atomized water storage cavity, and a water outlet 2092 is opened on the bottom wall of the water collection tank.

Specifically, the water collecting tank baffle 209 is formed by partially bending a flat plate-like structure, and the bent portion forms a water collecting tank 2091; preferably, one end of the water collecting tank baffle 209 is connected to the atomizing water output port. The lower end and the other end extend horizontally, and the extended end of the baffle of the water collecting tank extends obliquely upward toward the top wall of the atomized water storage chamber and is spaced apart from the top wall of the water storage tank; U-shaped groove formed by partial bending.

The above description is only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technology familiar with the patent Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, a person can use the technical content of the above hint to make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes. Anyone that does not depart from the technical solution of the present invention, according to the technology of the present invention In essence, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

A method for controlling a laundry treatment device. The laundry treatment device includes:

The processing drum assembly, the laundry to be processed is contained in the processing drum assembly;

An atomizing module, configured to generate atomized water and pass into the inside of the processing cylinder assembly;

It is characterized in that the control method includes:

During the laundry processing device executes a drying program, and / or a steam washing program, and / or an air washing program, and / or a deodorizing program, when the humidity of the clothes reaches a set humidity value, the atomization module is controlled to generate atomized water to enter. Atomize the laundry in the processing drum assembly.
The method for controlling a laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein the laundry processing device sets a first humidity value, and when the laundry processing device executes a drying process, when the laundry humidity value reaches the first humidity value, Controlling and executing the post-drying atomization process, the post-drying atomization process includes controlling the atomization module to start and generate atomized water to enter the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the laundry.
The method for controlling a clothes treatment device according to claim 2, wherein the clothes treatment device sets a second humidity value, controls the atomization module to start, generates atomized water and enters the treatment cylinder assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the clothing, When the humidity value of the clothes reaches the second humidity value, the atomization process after drying is ended, the atomization module is controlled to be closed, and the drying process is ended;

Alternatively, the laundry treatment device controls the atomization module to be turned off after a set time T1 is started, the atomization process after drying is ended, the atomization module is controlled to be closed, and the drying process is ended.
The method for controlling a clothes treating device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that when the humidity value of the clothes reaches the first humidity value, the clothes are dried, the atomization module is controlled to be started, and the drying and heating module is controlled to be turned off and dried The air circulation ring device is kept open until the drying object reaches the cooling temperature, then the atomizing module and the drying air circulation device are controlled to be closed, and the drying process ends.
The method for controlling a laundry processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the laundry processing device sets a third humidity value, and when the laundry processing device executes a drying process, when the laundry humidity value reaches the third When the humidity value is three, control is performed to perform the atomization process during drying. The atomization process during drying includes controlling the atomization module to start and generate atomized water to enter the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the clothes.
The method for controlling a clothes treatment device according to claim 5, wherein the clothes treatment device sets a fourth humidity value, controls the atomization module to start, generates atomized water and enters the treatment cylinder assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the clothing, When the humidity value of the clothes reaches the fourth humidity value, the atomization process during drying is ended, the atomization module is controlled to be closed, and the atomization process during drying is ended;

Alternatively, the laundry treatment device controls the atomization module to be turned off after a set time T2 is started, then the atomization module is controlled to be turned off, and the atomization process during the drying process ends.
The method for controlling a laundry processing device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein when the laundry processing device performs a misting process during drying, the drying heating module is controlled to be turned off, and the drying air circulation device is maintained. Turn on and pause the drying process;

After the process of atomizing during drying performed by the laundry processing device is ended, the drying heating module is controlled to be turned on, the drying air circulation ring device is kept on, and the drying process is continued.
The method for controlling a clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein during the steam washing process, the air washing process, and / or the deodorization process of the clothes, the atomization module is controlled to be generated. The atomized water enters the processing drum assembly to perform the atomization treatment on the clothing. The clothing processing device sets a fifth humidity value. When the humidity value of the clothing reaches the fifth humidity value, the atomization module is controlled to be turned off.
The method for controlling a laundry processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, when the humidity value of the laundry reaches a fifth humidity value, controlling the atomization module to perform a drying process after the atomization module is turned off, and performing the drying during the drying process Post-atomization process and / or drying process.
The method for controlling a clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the atomizing module comprises an atomizing water storage device and an atomizing generating device, and the atomizing water storage device has a function of: The atomized water storage cavity for storing atomized water and the atomized water output end communicated with the processing barrel component, the atomization generating device is arranged on the atomized water storage cavity, and the energy output end of the atomization generating device functions The atomized water in the atomized water storage cavity is converted into water mist and entered into the processing drum assembly through the atomized water output end to perform the atomization treatment of the clothes;

The laundry treatment device controls whether the atomization water is generated by controlling the on / off of the atomization generating device.