WO2021164646A1

WO2021164646A1 - Control method for washing machine

Info

Publication number: WO2021164646A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/076214
Authority: WO
Inventors: 王晓卫; 孟毅; 赵进超; 任蒙蒙
Original assignee: 青岛海尔滚筒洗衣机有限公司; 海尔智家股份有限公司
Priority date: 2020-02-18
Filing date: 2021-02-09
Publication date: 2021-08-26
Also published as: EP4108822A1; CN113337998B; EP4108822A4; CN113337998A

Abstract

Disclosed is a control method for a washing machine. The control method comprises the following steps: S1, a mobile terminal acquiring information of a detergent additive to be added; S2, matching a storage box for the detergent additive; and S3, transmitting the information of the detergent additive and information of the matched storage box to a washing machine end. According to the control method for a washing machine of the present invention, the detergent additive and the storage box are matched by means of the mobile terminal, thereby avoiding incorrect addition and distribution of the detergent additive; and the method has the characteristic of being easy and convenient to operate.

Description

Method for controlling washing machine

Technical field

The invention relates to the field of washing equipment, in particular to a method for controlling a washing machine.

Background technique

With the continuous development of diversified and intelligent functions of washing machines, higher and higher requirements have been placed on the convenience and accuracy of washing additives. In terms of operational convenience, there has been a market that can store more washing at one time. It is used to wash the smart washing machine for multiple washings, which reduces the user’s operation trouble to some extent. However, the general user will have a variety of detergent products at home, and different detergent products will be used for washing different clothes. Adding detergent during laundry is also more cumbersome, so a washing machine with multiple detergent storage boxes with a cartridge type structure has been developed. Although there are multiple detergent storage boxes that can store several detergents, the washing machine can only identify fixed ones. Detergent, if the user puts different brands and different concentrations of detergent into the detergent storage box, the washing machine will not be able to recognize it. If the detergent is added according to the preset ratio of the washing machine, the clothes may not be washed clean or the detergent will be put in. excessive.

The Chinese patent application number 201810617547.4 discloses a method and device for controlling the automatic dispensing of multiple laundry treatment agents in a washing machine. Types/variable types of treatment agent boxes containing multiple types of laundry treatment agents at the same time; the control method includes: the washing machine executes the laundry program, according to the selected fixed type of treatment agent box and/or the variable type of treatment agent box For the laundry treatment agent, the automatic dispensing device executes the corresponding dispensing process. The user selects the corresponding treatment agent box to enter the 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 by the fool-proof design. The structure is different from the connection method of the washing machine, and the production process is more complicated. If there are more than two laundry treatment cartridges, for example, three or even six, the foolproof structure of each treatment cartridge needs to be different. The production process is cumbersome and increases the cost.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Summary of the invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and provide a washing machine control method, which matches the washing additive with the storage box, and avoids the wrong addition and delivery of the washing additive.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a method for controlling a washing machine, including the following steps: S1. The mobile terminal obtains information about washing additives to be added;

S2, matching storage box for the washing additive;

S3. Transmit the information of the washing additive and the matching storage box information to the washing machine.

The above method can realize that the washing machine does not need to be provided with a foolproof structure to distinguish the storage boxes, simplifies the production process and saves costs; and the washing additives are matched with the storage boxes, which can avoid the wrong addition and delivery of the washing additives.

Further, the control method also includes:

S4. The washing machine terminal receives the washing additive information and the matching storage box information, confirms that the washing additive is added in the storage box, and controls the automatic delivery of the washing additive in the corresponding storage box according to the obtained washing information.

When the user washes clothes, regardless of whether the washing program is selected on the washing machine or the mobile phone to start the washing machine, the washing machine can automatically put the washing additives in the corresponding storage box according to the washing information of the washing program selected by the user, and intelligently put it according to preset rules. There is no need for the user to manually select, and there is no need to set up a foolproof structure to distinguish the storage boxes. The storage boxes can be set to a uniform shape and size. The structure of the storage box installed on the washing machine can also be set to the same fixed structure, which is convenient to form and simple in structure.

Preferably, the washing information includes washing procedures and/or clothing materials.

Preferably, the washing procedure includes mixed washing, cotton and linen washing, and children's clothing washing.

Further, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, the mobile terminal displays a storage box, and the storage box has a mark;

S22. Select a storage box for matching, and associate the label information of the storage box with the washing additive information.

Wherein, the marks of the storage box include at least one or a combination of digital serial number marks, text marks, symbol marks, and color marks.

Preferably, in step S22, it is determined whether the selected storage box has been matched, if it is, another storage box is selected for matching, if not, the storage box is selected for matching.

Preferably, in step S21, the mobile terminal displays all storage boxes.

Preferably, in step S21, the matched storage box is displayed in an unselectable state.

Alternatively, the above alternative solution is that the step of matching the storage box for the detergent in step S2 includes: S21, the mobile terminal displays an input box;

S22. Input a mark of a storage box into the input box, and associate the mark information of the storage box with the washing additive information.

Preferably, in step S22, it is determined whether the storage box with the input mark is an associated storage box, if so, the mark of another storage box is re-input, and if not, the mark information of the storage box is associated with the washing additive information.

Or, in step S2, the step of matching the storage box with the washing additive includes: the mobile terminal obtains the information of the washing additive and uploads it to the server, and the server automatically matches the storage box with the washing additive according to the information.

Preferably, the automatically matched storage box is displayed in the mobile terminal.

Further, step S1 also includes determining whether the information of the washing additive to be added obtained by the mobile terminal is stored information;

If yes, determine whether there is the detergent additive in the matching storage box; if so, the matching information of the detergent additive remains unchanged; if not, then the detergent additive matches the storage box or other storage boxes and update the matching information ；

If not, the washing additive matches the storage box.

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

Sa. If the washing additive is detergent, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store detergent;

Sa1. If there is a storage box storing detergent, continue to determine whether the detergent additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand;

Sa11. If it is the same brand, match the storage box for the detergent additive;

Sa12. If it is not the same brand, continue to judge whether the remaining amount of detergent in the storage box is sufficient for one use;

Sa121. If the remaining amount is insufficient, the washing additive matches the storage box;

Sa122. If the margin is sufficient, mixing is not recommended, and other storage boxes are selected for matching the detergent additives;

Sa2. If there is no storage box to store detergent, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching;

Sb. If the detergent additive is a softener, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store the softener;

Sb1, if there is a storage box for storing softener, the detergent additive matches the storage box;

Sb2. If there is no storage box to store the softener, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching.

Preferably, Sc. If the detergent additive is a disinfectant, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store the disinfectant;

Sc1, if there is a storage box to store the disinfectant, the washing additive matches the storage box;

Sc2. If there is no storage box to store the disinfectant, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching.

Further, the control method also includes:

S5. If the washing machine side detects that the remaining amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient, the mobile terminal or the washing machine terminal reminds the user to add the washing additive;

S6. If it is detected that the capacity of the detergent additive in the storage box has increased, continue to determine whether the mobile terminal obtains the information of the new detergent additive;

S61. If yes, update the information of the detergent, that is, associate the label information of the storage box with the information of the added detergent;

S62. If not, the washing additive added by default is the same as the washing additive originally stored in the storage box.

Preferably, the shortage of the remaining amount means that the remaining amount of the washing additive in the storage box cannot meet the amount of the next washing.

Alternatively, the above alternative solution is that the control method further includes:

S6. The mobile terminal obtains the information of the detergent additive, and judges whether the information is consistent with the information of the detergent additive whose balance is insufficient in step S5;

S61. If yes, continue to add the detergent additive to the storage box with insufficient balance;

S62. If not, continue to determine whether the information is unsaved or unobtained information;

S621. If not, push the storage box whose information has been matched to the user;

S622. If yes, continue to determine whether there is an unmatched storage box;

S6221, if yes, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching;

S6222, if not, push the storage box with insufficient margin 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 it is detergent, select a storage box that stores detergent and has insufficient balance for matching;

Sd2, if it is a softener, select a storage box that stores the softener and the margin is insufficient for matching.

Preferably, in step Sd1, it is determined whether the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand, if so, the detergent matches the storage box, if not, mixing is not recommended.

Preferably, Sd3 is also included. If it is a disinfectant, a storage box that stores the disinfectant and has insufficient balance is selected for matching.

After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

The washing machine control method of the present invention 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 install a foolproof structure on the washing machine to distinguish the storage boxes, simplifying the production process and saving costs. When the user washes clothes, regardless of whether the washing program is selected on the washing machine or the mobile phone to start the washing machine, the washing machine can automatically put the washing additives in the corresponding storage box according to the washing information of the washing program selected by the user, and intelligently put it according to preset rules. There is no need for the user to manually select the storage box.

The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of the drawings

The accompanying drawings are used as a part of the present invention to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and the description thereof are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative work. In the attached picture:

Figure 1 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a washing machine of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a flow chart of the control method of the washing machine of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method of the present invention;

Figure 4 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a flow chart of the storage box matching method of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a flow chart of the remaining amount detection of the storage box of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a flow chart of detecting the remaining amount of the storage box of the present invention.

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

Detailed ways

In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention. , But not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for It is convenient to describe the present invention and simplify 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly 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 Ground connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in the present invention can be understood in specific situations.

The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further introduced below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

As shown in Figures 1 to 8, the present invention discloses a method for controlling a washing machine, which includes the following steps:

S1. The mobile terminal obtains the information of the washing additive to be added; the method for the mobile terminal to obtain the information of the washing additive includes direct input through the APP terminal on the mobile terminal, or inputting information representing the washing additive in the APP terminal of the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal Automatically identify other information of the detergent, or the APP of the mobile terminal scans the barcode on the package of the detergent to obtain the information of the detergent. The information of the washing additive is stored on the server or the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal scans the bar code of the washing additive and then applies for obtaining the relevant information of the washing additive. The mobile terminal includes a mobile phone, a notebook, a tablet computer, and other computer equipment that can be used on the move.

S2. To match the storage box for the washing additive, there is no need to set a foolproof structure on the washing machine to distinguish the storage box, simplify the production process and save costs; and the washing additive is matched with the storage box to avoid incorrect addition and delivery of the washing additive. Specifically, it includes several ways such as the mobile terminal automatically matching the storage box, the user operating the mobile terminal to select the storage box, and the server automatically matching the storage box. The markings of the storage box include text markings, digital serial number markings, color markings and other markings. The word mark includes distinguishing the storage box with characters such as A, B, C, D, etc., such as printing or pasting words on a conspicuous position of the storage box. The washing machine includes multiple storage boxes for storing different types of washing additives, including ordinary detergents, cotton and linen detergents, concentrated detergents, children's detergents, fabric softeners, etc.

S3. Transmit the information of the washing additive and the matching storage box information to the washing machine. The user adds washing additives based on the matching information to avoid incorrect addition of washing additives.

One embodiment is that the user scans the barcode on the detergent additive package on the mobile phone APP, and sets a matching storage box for the scanned detergent additive on the APP side, that is, selects the mark of a storage box and the detergent additive on the APP side. Match, and then add the washing additive to the matching storage box, and different washing additives correspond to different storage boxes. Specifically, for example, the user sets the storage box No. 1 to store ordinary detergent on the mobile phone, the storage box No. 2 stores concentrated detergent, the storage box No. 3 stores children's detergent, and the storage box No. 4 stores fabric softener, etc., the user can According to its settings, the corresponding detergent additives are put in the corresponding storage box at the washing machine side.

It also includes S4. The washing machine terminal receives the washing additive information and the matching storage box information, confirms that the washing additive is added in the storage box, and controls the automatic delivery of the washing additive in the corresponding storage box according to the obtained washing information. The washing machine side confirms the washing additive information stored in each storage box. When the user washes clothes, no matter whether the washing program is selected on the washing machine or the mobile phone to start the washing machine, the washing machine side can automatically put the corresponding storage box according to the washing information of the washing program selected by the user The detergent additives inside are delivered intelligently according to preset rules. There is no need for the user to manually select, and there is no need to set up a fool-proof structure to distinguish the storage boxes. The storage boxes can be set to a uniform shape and size, and the structure of the storage box installed on the washing machine can also be set to The same fixed structure, convenient molding and simple structure. Preferably, the washing information includes washing procedures and/or clothing materials. The washing procedures include mixed washing, cotton and linen washing, children's washing, etc. The washing machine judges the detergent to be used according to the washing process, using ordinary detergents, cotton and linen special detergents, and children's detergents from the corresponding storage box. Put washing additives into the washing tub.

Further, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, the mobile terminal displays a storage box, the storage box has a mark; the mobile terminal displays all the storage boxes or the marks of the storage boxes or displays all unmatched The storage box or the mark of the storage box for the user to choose. The marks of the storage box include at least one or a combination of digital serial number marks, text marks, symbol marks, and color marks. Specifically, the mark of the storage box is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. In this embodiment, preferably, in step S21, the mobile terminal displays all storage boxes; preferably, in step S21, the matched storage boxes are displayed in a non-selectable state to avoid repeated matching of storage boxes.

S22. Select a storage box for matching, and associate the label information of the storage box with the washing additive information; the user can select one of all storage boxes at will. Preferably, in step S22, it is determined whether the selected storage box has been matched, if it is, another storage box is selected for matching, if not, the storage box is selected for matching.

In a specific embodiment, the washing machine is provided with four washing additive storage boxes, each with marks 1-4. The mobile terminal is a mobile phone. The mobile phone is equipped with an APP terminal. Scan the barcode on the first washing additive package through the APP terminal, such as ordinary detergent. After scanning, the APP terminal pops out of the pop-up box, and the pop-up box displays the storage box number 1-4. It is for the user to choose. When none of these 4 storage boxes are set, the user can choose one of the storage boxes for storage at will. For example, the user selects the storage box No. 1 to store ordinary detergent. After the setting is completed, the user scans the barcode on the package of the second washing additive, such as children's detergent. After scanning, the APP pops out of the pop-up box, and the pop-up box displays the storage box No. 1-4, because the storage box No. 1 has been set. Then the storage box No. 1 is in a non-selectable state, and the user can select any storage box in the storage boxes No. 2-4 for setting until all storage boxes are set. The selection of storage boxes 1-4 in the bullet box can be divided into list type or drop-down type.

Alternatively, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: S21, the mobile terminal displays an input box; the input box can be selected and information can be entered therein.

S22. Input a mark of a storage box into the input box, and associate the mark information of the storage box with the washing additive information; the user selects the input box and enters a mark of the storage box in it and confirms it, so as to confirm the mark of the storage box. The tag information is associated with the washing additive information. For example, if the user selects an input box and enters 1 in the input box and confirms it, the storage box No. 1 is associated with the washing additive information. Preferably, in step S22, it is determined whether the storage box with the input mark is an associated storage box, if so, the mark of another storage box is re-input, and if not, the mark information of the storage box is associated with the washing additive information.

In a specific embodiment, the washing machine is provided with four washing additive storage boxes, each with marks 1-4. The mobile terminal is a mobile phone. The mobile phone is equipped with an APP terminal. Scan the barcode on the first washing additive package through the APP terminal, such as ordinary detergent. After scanning, the APP terminal will pop up a pop-up box, and the pop-up box will display an input box for the user to input For any number from 1-4, click Confirm. If the entered number has been matched, a pop-up box "The storage box has been matched" will pop up. If the entered number has not been matched, click Confirm and it will prompt you that the setting is successful.

Alternatively, the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 includes: the mobile terminal obtains and uploads the washing additive information to the server, and the server automatically matches the storage box for the washing additive according to the information. Preferably, an automatically matched storage box is displayed in the mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal can display marking information representing the storage box, and the user adds the washing additive to the corresponding storage box according to the marking information displayed by the mobile terminal.

Further, in step S1, the mobile terminal obtains information about a detergent additive and determines whether the information is stored information; the information about detergent additive can be stored in the mobile terminal or in the server.

If yes, the washing machine side judges whether there is the washing additive in the matching storage box; if so, the matching information of the washing additive remains unchanged, and there is no need to select a storage box. The washing machine can store a variety of washing additives; if not, it is The washing additive matches the storage box, and there is no need to select a storage box. The washing machine can store a variety of washing additives, or match other storage boxes for the washing additive and update the matching information.

If not, the washing additive matches the storage box. There is no need to set up a foolproof structure to distinguish the storage boxes, simplify the production process, and save costs; and the washing additives are matched with the storage boxes to avoid the wrong addition and incorrect placement of the washing additives.

In a further embodiment, steps S1 and S2 further include obtaining information about the detergent additive, and judging the type of the detergent additive; matching the storage box according to the type of detergent additive to prevent mixing of detergent and softener or disinfectant .

Sa. If the washing additive is detergent, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store detergent; Sa1, if there is a storage box to store detergent, continue to determine whether the washing additive and the detergent in the storage box are It is the same brand; Sa11, if it is the same brand, then the detergent additive matches the storage box; Sa12, if it is not the same brand, continue to determine whether the remaining amount of detergent in the storage box is sufficient for one use; Sa121, if If the remaining amount is insufficient, the washing additive matches the storage box; Sa122. If the remaining amount is sufficient, mixing is not recommended, and other storage boxes are selected for matching the washing additive. Sa2. If there is no storage box to store detergent, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching.

Sb. If the washing additive is a softener, continue to determine whether there is a storage box for storing softener; Sb1, if there is a storage box for storing softener, the washing additive matches the storage box; Sb2, if there is no storage box To store the softener, an unmatched storage box is selected for the washing additive for matching.

Preferably, Sc. If the detergent additive is a disinfectant, continue to determine whether there is a storage box for storing disinfectant; Sc1, if there is a storage box for storing disinfectant, then the detergent additive matches the storage box; Sc2, if If there is no storage box to store the disinfectant, an unmatched storage box is selected for the washing additive for matching.

In one embodiment, the control method of the washing machine further includes: S5. If the washing machine side detects that the remaining amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient, the mobile terminal or the washing machine terminal reminds the user to add the washing additive to avoid the problem of the washing additive. Insufficiency results in poor washing effect; preferably, the insufficient remaining amount means that the remaining amount of the washing additive in the storage box cannot meet the amount of the next washing.

S6. If it is detected that the capacity of the detergent in the storage box has increased, continue to determine whether the mobile terminal obtains the information of the new detergent; that is, determine whether the mobile terminal directly enters the detergent additive information on the APP side, or enters the representative washing Additive information, or other information about whether the mobile terminal automatically recognizes the detergent additive, or whether the mobile terminal’s APP terminal scans the barcode on the package of the detergent additive. In this embodiment, it is taken as an example whether the mobile phone APP terminal scans the barcode of the detergent additive.

S61. If the information of the new detergent additive is obtained, the information of the detergent additive is updated, and then the detergent additive information in the storage box is updated to the new detergent additive information; that is, if the APP of the mobile phone scans the information of the detergent additive Bar code, it is considered that the added washing additive is a new washing additive, which is different from the washing additive originally stored in the storage box. Update the detergent information in time to avoid the inconsistency between the corresponding detergent information in the storage box and the stored information, which may cause errors in the automatic delivery of detergent additives.

S62. If the new detergent information is not obtained, the default added detergent is the same as the original detergent stored in the storage box; the detergent information corresponding to the storage box is updated to the newly acquired detergent information. In other words, if the mobile phone APP does not scan the barcode of the detergent, it is considered that the added detergent is still the previous detergent.

In one embodiment, the control method of the washing machine further includes: S5. If the washing machine side detects that the remaining amount of the washing additive in a certain storage box is insufficient, the mobile terminal or the washing machine terminal reminds the user to add the washing additive to avoid the washing Insufficient additives result in poor washing effects; preferably, the insufficient remaining amount means that the remaining amount of washing additives in the storage box cannot meet the amount of the next washing.

S61. If they are consistent, continue to add the detergent additive to the storage box with insufficient balance to supplement the detergent additive.

S62. If they are inconsistent, continue to determine whether the information is unsaved or unobtained information.

S621. If it is not unsaved or unobtained information, push the storage box for which the information has been matched to the user, that is, the information is stored or obtained information, indicating that the information has been matched and stored. At this time, the corresponding storage box that has been matched is pushed for the user to facilitate the user to add washing additives.

S622. If it is unsaved or unobtained information, continue to determine whether there is an unmatched storage box, that is, the detergent additive is a new detergent additive and cannot be directly added to the storage box and needs to be redistributed Storage box.

S6221, if there is an unmatched storage box, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching; if there is an unmatched storage box, select one of them to store the washing additive.

S6222, if there is no unmatched storage box, push the storage box with insufficient margin for selection or it is not recommended to add the washing additive.

Further, the step of selecting a storage box in step S6222 includes: Sd, judging the type of the washing additive in step S6; and selecting a corresponding storage box with insufficient remaining amount according to the type of the washing additive.

Sd1. If it is a detergent, select a storage box that stores detergent and has insufficient balance to match; prevent mixing detergent with softener or disinfectant.

Sd2, if it is a softener, select a storage box that stores the softener and the margin is insufficient for matching; prevent the softener from mixing with detergent or disinfectant.

Preferably, in step Sd1, it is determined whether the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand, if so, the detergent matches the storage box, if not, mixing is not recommended to prevent washing of different brands The difference in washing effect caused by the difference in concentration and other characteristics of the agent.

Preferably, it also includes Sd3. If it is a disinfectant, select a storage box that stores the disinfectant and has insufficient balance for matching;

Example one

The washing machine includes six storage boxes for storing detergent additives, which are respectively numbered 1-6. The storage boxes are set to different sizes. Among them, the storage box No. 1 has the largest volume, and the storage box No. 2-4 has the same volume. Storage box No. 6 has the smallest volume. At the first use, none of the 6 storage boxes were equipped with matching detergent additives. Existing detergent additives include Blue Moon brand ordinary laundry detergent, cotton and linen laundry detergent, concentrated laundry detergent, children's laundry detergent, and fabric softener. When the user scans the barcode on a laundry detergent package on the APP, the interactive interface will pop up. The serial number of the detergent storage box is set for the user to choose which storage box to put in.

When the mobile phone scans the barcode of the Blue Moon brand ordinary laundry detergent on the APP, the mobile phone will pop up the interface for setting the serial number of the storage box. The selection method can be optional or fill-in. The optional storage box serial number is 1-6. Since ordinary laundry detergent usually consumes the most amount, users can choose the storage box with the largest storage space, namely storage box No. 1. After setting it, scan the barcode of other care products. When the barcode of the next care product is scanned, the APP terminal The storage box number 2-6 that can be set will pop up, such as concentrated laundry detergent. If the frequency of use is small, you can choose the storage box with the smallest volume, that is, set the storage box No. 5 or No. 6 for storage. The user can set the blue moon brand ordinary The serial numbers of the storage boxes for laundry detergent, cotton and linen laundry detergent, concentrated laundry detergent, children's laundry detergent, and fabric softener are 1, 5, 6, 2, and 3 respectively. After setting up the washing and care products on the APP, the user can select the washing additive, calculate the amount of washing additive and put the washing additive in the way described in the above scheme.

When the washing machine detects that the remaining amount of laundry additives in a certain storage box is not enough for one use, it reminds the user that if the user purchases a cleaning product of another brand next time, the barcode of the product can be scanned on the APP side, and the server is analyzing When the product is a new product, according to the usage of the storage box, the unused storage box is first displayed to the user. If there is no unused storage box, the display margin is not enough to satisfy the storage box for one-time use for the user to set. The server automatically recognizes the type of the scanned product, and judges whether it is ordinary detergent, children’s detergent, cotton and linen detergent or softener. When the scanned product is identified as cotton and linen detergent, if the product is previously stored There are many detergents and the two are not the same brand, the user is prompted to have sufficient cotton and linen detergent. The brand is different. It is not recommended to mix them. If the product is the same, you can add it halfway. Display the serial number of the detergent additive storage box for the user to set; when the scanned product is identified as a softener, the user can only select the storage box storing the softener on the APP side for setting, and the APP side will not display that the detergent product has been stored The serial number of the storage box.

When the user washes clothes, if the washing machine judges that the ordinary laundry liquid is insufficient, it can automatically switch to using the concentrated laundry liquid.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technology familiar with the present invention Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, when a person can use the technical content suggested above to make slight changes or modification into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, the embodiments in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced, but in general Without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

A method for controlling a washing machine is characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

S1. The mobile terminal obtains the information of the washing additives to be added;

S2, matching storage box for the washing additive;

S3. Transmit the information of the washing additive and the matching storage box information to the washing machine.
The method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

S4. The washing machine terminal receives the washing additive information and the matching storage box information, confirms that the washing additive is added in the storage box, and controls the automatic delivery of the washing additive in the corresponding storage box according to the obtained washing information;

Preferably, the washing information includes washing procedures and/or clothing materials.
The control method of a washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 comprises:

S21. The mobile terminal displays a storage box, and the storage box has a mark;

S22: Select a storage box for matching, and associate the label information of the storage box with the detergent information obtained by the mobile terminal in step S1;

Preferably, in step S22, it is judged whether the selected storage box has been matched, if so, another storage box is selected for matching, if otherwise, the storage box is selected for matching;

Preferably, in step S21, the mobile terminal displays all storage boxes;

Preferably, in step S21, the matched storage box is displayed in an unselectable state.
The control method of a washing machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the step of matching the storage box for the washing additive in step S2 comprises:

S21. The mobile terminal displays an input box;

S22. Input a mark of a storage box into the input box, and associate the mark information of the storage box with the washing additive information;

Preferably, in step S22, it is determined whether the storage box with the input mark is an associated storage box, if so, the mark of another storage box is re-input, and if not, the mark information of the storage box is associated with the washing additive information.
The control method of a 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: the mobile terminal obtains the washing additive information and uploads it to the server, and the server according to the The information is automatic matching storage box for washing additives;

Preferably, the automatically matched storage box is displayed in the mobile terminal.
The control method of a washing machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein step S1 further comprises: determining whether the information of the washing additive to be added obtained by the mobile terminal is stored information;

If yes, determine whether there is the detergent additive in the matching storage box; if so, the matching information of the detergent additive remains unchanged; if not, then the detergent additive matches the storage box or other storage boxes and update the matching information ；

If not, the washing additive matches the storage box.
The method for controlling a washing machine according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein steps S1 and S2 further comprise obtaining information of the washing additive, and judging the type of the washing additive;

Sa. If the washing additive is detergent, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store detergent;

Sa1. If there is a storage box storing detergent, continue to determine whether the detergent additive and the detergent in the storage box are of the same brand;

Sa11. If it is the same brand, match the storage box for the detergent additive;

Sa12. If it is not the same brand, continue to judge whether the remaining amount of detergent in the storage box is sufficient for one use;

Sa121. If the remaining amount is insufficient, the washing additive matches the storage box;

Sa122. If the margin is sufficient, mixing is not recommended, and other storage boxes are selected for matching the detergent additives;

Sa2. If there is no storage box to store detergent, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching;

Sb. If the detergent additive is a softener, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store the softener;

Sb1, if there is a storage box for storing softener, the detergent additive matches the storage box;

Sb2, if there is no storage box to store the softener, select an unmatched storage box for the detergent additive to match;

Preferably, Sc. If the detergent additive is a disinfectant, continue to determine whether there is a storage box to store the disinfectant;

Sc1, if there is a storage box to store the disinfectant, the washing additive matches the storage box;

Sc2. If there is no storage box to store the disinfectant, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching.
A method for controlling a washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, further comprising:

S5. Detect that the remaining amount of washing additives in a certain storage box is insufficient, and the mobile terminal or washing machine terminal reminds the user to add;

S6. If it is detected that the capacity of the detergent additive in the storage box has increased, continue to determine whether the mobile terminal obtains the information of the new detergent additive;

S61. If yes, update the information of the detergent additive;

S62. If not, the washing additive added by default is the same as the washing additive originally stored in the storage box;

Preferably, the shortage of the remaining amount means that the remaining amount of the washing additive in the storage box cannot meet the amount of the next washing.
A method for controlling a washing machine according to any one of claims 1-7, further comprising:

S5. Detect that the remaining amount of washing additives in a certain storage box is insufficient, and the mobile terminal or washing machine terminal reminds the user to add;

S6. The mobile terminal obtains the information of the detergent additive, and determines whether the information is consistent with the information of the detergent additive matched with the storage box whose margin is insufficient in step S5;

S61. If yes, continue to add the detergent additive to the storage box with insufficient balance;

S62. If not, continue to determine whether the information is unsaved or unobtained information;

S621. If not, push the storage box whose information has been matched to the user;

S622. If yes, continue to determine whether there is an unmatched storage box;

S6221, if yes, select an unmatched storage box for the washing additive for matching;

S6222, if not, push the storage box information with insufficient margin for selection.
The method for controlling a washing machine according to claim 9, wherein the step of selecting a storage box with insufficient margin in step S6222 comprises:

Sd. Determine the type of detergent additive in step S6;

Sd1, if it is detergent, select a storage box that stores detergent and has insufficient balance for matching;

Sd2, if it is a softener, select the storage box that stores the softener and the margin is insufficient for matching;

Preferably, in step Sd1, it is determined whether the detergent and the detergent stored in the storage box are of the same brand, if so, the detergent matches the storage box, if not, mixing is not recommended;

Preferably, it also includes Sd3. If it is a disinfectant, select a storage box that stores the disinfectant and has insufficient balance for matching;

Preferably, the shortage of the remaining amount means that the remaining amount of the washing additive in the storage box cannot meet the amount of the next washing.