WO2021175075A1

WO2021175075A1 - Prompting method, electric washing appliance, and storage medium

Info

Publication number: WO2021175075A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/075189
Authority: WO
Inventors: 卢振亮; 刘日超; 李翔; 许平平
Original assignee: 佛山市顺德区美的洗涤电器制造有限公司
Priority date: 2020-03-05
Filing date: 2021-02-04
Publication date: 2021-09-10
Also published as: CN111248833A; CN111248833B

Abstract

A prompting method, an electric washing appliance (1000), and a storage medium. The prompting method is used for the electric washing appliance (1000); the electric washing appliance (1000) comprises a release device (10); the release device (10) comprises a storage tube (11); the storage tube (11) is used for storing multiple washing blocks. The prompting method comprises: obtaining the number of washing blocks in the storage tube (11); and giving a prompt about the number of the washing blocks.

Description

Reminder method, washing appliance and storage medium

Priority information

This application requests the priority and rights of the patent application with the patent application number 202010147750.7 filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on March 5, 2020, and the full text is incorporated herein by reference.

Technical field

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

Background technique

In the related art, washing appliances (such as dishwashers) usually use devices with automatic dispensing functions to dispense cleaning consumables. For devices with automatic dispensing functions in the related art, during the process of dispensing cleaning consumables, the number of dispensing cleaning consumables may be insufficient, which is not conducive to the use of washing appliances by users.

Summary of the invention

The embodiment of the present invention provides a prompt method, a washing appliance and a storage medium.

The reminding method according to the embodiment of the present invention is used for washing electrical appliances, the washing electrical appliances include a dispensing device, the dispensing device includes a storage tube, the storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, the reminding method includes:

Obtaining the quantity of washing blocks in the storage pipe;

Prompt the number of washing blocks.

In the prompting method of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then the quantity of washing blocks in the storage tube is obtained, and the quantity of the obtained washing blocks is prompted. In this way, the user can clearly understand the quantity of washing blocks in the storage tube. The number of washing blocks, when the number of washing blocks is insufficient, the washing blocks are added to the storage tube, so as to prevent the shortage of the number of washing blocks put in, which is beneficial for users to use washing appliances.

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

The number of the washing blocks is calculated according to the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor and the weight of each washing block.

In some embodiments, the storage tube is strip-shaped so that the plurality of washing blocks are arranged in the storage tube sequentially, and the obtaining the number of washing blocks in the storage tube includes:

Obtaining the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the storage pipe;

The number of the washing blocks is determined according to the arrangement position.

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

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

In some embodiments, the prompt method includes:

Obtain washing instructions;

According to the washing instruction, the dispensing device is controlled to dispense a predetermined amount of the washing block.

In some embodiments, the washing instruction is generated according to the following steps:

Obtain the quantity of tableware to be washed;

The washing instruction is generated according to the quantity of the tableware.

Acquiring the input received by the washing appliance;

The washing instruction is generated according to the received input.

In some embodiments, the prompt method includes:

Judging whether the dispensing device is abnormal during the operation of the washing appliance;

In the case of an abnormality of the placing device, an alarm is issued.

The washing appliance according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a feeding device and a controller. The feeding device includes a storage tube. The storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks. The controller is used to obtain the information of the washing blocks in the storage tube. The quantity, and the quantity used to remind the washing block. .

In the washing appliance of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then the quantity of washing blocks in the storage tube is obtained, and the quantity of the obtained washing blocks is prompted. In this way, the user can clearly understand the quantity of washing blocks in the storage tube. The number of washing blocks, when the number of washing blocks is insufficient, the washing blocks are added to the storage tube, so as to prevent the shortage of the number of washing blocks put in, which is beneficial for users to use washing appliances.

In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes a weight sensor arranged in the storage tube, the number of washing blocks in the storage tube is obtained, and the controller is configured to obtain the weight according to the weight sensor. The ratio of the weight of each of the washing blocks is calculated to obtain the number of the washing blocks.

In some embodiments, the storage tube is strip-shaped so that the plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage tube, and the number of washing blocks in the storage tube is obtained, and the The controller is used to obtain the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the storage pipe, and is used to determine the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement position.

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

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

In some embodiments, the controller is used to obtain the quantity of tableware to be washed, and is used to generate the washing instruction according to the quantity of the tableware.

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

In some embodiments, the controller is used for judging whether the dispensing device is abnormal during the operation of the washing appliance, and for issuing an alarm when the dispensing device is abnormal.

An embodiment of the present invention is a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium containing computer-executable instructions. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by one or more processors, the processors are caused to perform any of the foregoing implementations. Prompt method of the way.

In the storage medium of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then obtains the number of washing blocks in the storage tube, and prompts the number of the obtained washing blocks. In this way, the user can clearly understand the number of washing blocks in the storage tube. The number of washing blocks, when the number of washing blocks is insufficient, the washing blocks are added to the storage tube, so as to prevent the shortage of the number of washing blocks put in, which is beneficial for users to use washing appliances.

The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be partly given in the following description, and partly will become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present invention.

Description of the drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

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

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

Fig. 3 is another schematic plan view of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

4 is another schematic plan view of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is another schematic plan view of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is another schematic plan view of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part I in Fig. 6;

8 is a schematic plan view of the storage channel and the pushing part of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

9 is another schematic plan view of the storage channel and the pushing part of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

10 is another schematic plan view of the storage channel and the pushing part of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

11 is another schematic plan view of the storage channel and the pushing part of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

12 is another schematic plan view of the storage channel and the pushing part of the dispensing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

13 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the door assembly of the embodiment of the present invention;

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

Fig. 15 is another schematic plan view of the door assembly according to the embodiment of the present invention;

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

FIG. 17 is another structural schematic diagram of the washing appliance according to the embodiment of the present invention;

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

19 is another flowchart of the control method of the placing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

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

FIG. 21 is another flowchart of the control method of the placing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 22 is still another flowchart of the control method of the placing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 23 is another flowchart of the control method of the placing device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

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

Washing appliance 1000, cavity 1001, accommodating space 1002, door body assembly 100, door body 101, throwing device 10, storage tube 11, storage channel 111, inlet 112, outlet 113, cover 114, Pushing portion 12, perforation 121, first drive assembly 13, first drive motor 131, first transmission assembly 132, first push rod 133, first tooth portion 1331, feeding channel 14, feeding opening 141, movable assembly 15 , The first movable block 16, the second movable block 17, the second drive assembly 18, the second drive motor 181, the second transmission assembly 182, the first driving wheel 1821, the first driven wheel 1822, the second driven wheel 1823, the first Three driven wheels 1824, second push rod 183, second tooth portion 1831, third push rod 184, third tooth portion 1841, abutment portion 19, maintenance window 20, and mounting plate 201.

Detailed ways

The following describes the embodiments of the present invention in detail. The embodiments of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The following embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and are only used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, an embodiment of the present invention provides a dispensing device 10. The dispensing device 10 includes a storage tube 11 and a pushing part 12. The storage pipe 11 is formed with a storage channel 111, and the storage channel 111 is used to store a plurality of washing blocks. The pushing part 12 is arranged to move relative to the storage tube 11. The pushing part 12 can move between the first position and the second position. When the pushing part 12 is in the first position, the pushing part 12 blocks the washing block from the material storage channel. When the pushing part 12 is in the second position, the pushing part 12 causes at least one washing block to fall out of the material storage channel 111 from the material storage channel 111.

In the dispensing device 10 of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube 11 can be used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then the pushing part 12 is moved to realize the dispensing of the washing blocks. In this way, the number of times the user adds washing blocks to the dispensing device 10 can be reduced. , Provides convenience for users, enables users to use the placing device 10 more conveniently, and improves user experience.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the user can store a plurality of washing blocks in the storage channel 111 of the storage tube 11, and then control the pushing part 12 to move between the first position and the second position, so as to realize the placing of the washing blocks. In this way, the user does not need to put the washing block into the putting device 10 every time when using the putting device 10, which can reduce the number of times the user adds washing blocks to the putting device 10, which provides convenience for the user and enables the user to compare It is convenient to use the placing device 10, which improves the user experience.

Further, the storage tube 11 can be made of plastic. Plastic has the characteristics of economical price, easy acquisition, and easy processing. This can reduce the manufacturing cost of the storage tube 11, which is beneficial to the mass production of the storage tube 11, and in turn, is beneficial to the mass production of the feeding device 10. In addition, such a configuration can reduce the overall weight of the placing device 10, so that the user can use the placing device 10 more conveniently, and the user experience is improved. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the storage tube 11 may also be made of other materials, and the specific material of the storage tube 11 may be set according to actual conditions. For example, in some embodiments, the storage tube 11 can also be made of stainless steel, iron, or other materials. The specific material of the storage tube 11 is not determined here.

Specifically, the washing block may be circular, rectangular, polygonal, or the like. Specifically, the specific shape of the washing block can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 again. Further, the storage tube 11 includes a feed port 112 and a discharge port 113. Both the feed port 112 and the discharge port 113 are in communication with the storage channel 111, and the pushing part 12 is located The discharging port 113 is arranged in such a way that when the pushing part 12 moves between the first position and the second position, the washing block can be controlled to fall, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

In some embodiments, a cover 114 may be hinged to the feed port 112, and the cover 114 is configured to open or close the feed port 112 when rotated. In this way, the user can turn the cover 114 to achieve feeding. Opening and closing of port 112 is convenient and quick. Of course, in other embodiments, the cover 114 can also be used to open or close the feed port 112 in other ways. For example, in other embodiments, the cover 114 may be movably disposed at the feed port 112, so that the feed port 112 is opened or closed during the movement of the cover 114. It can be selected according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Further, the cover plate 114 may be provided with a sealing ring (not shown in the figure). In this way, when the cover plate 114 closes the feed port 112, the sealing effect of the material storage channel 111 is better, thereby preventing external air from entering The storage channel 111 causes the washing block in the storage channel 111 to be contaminated. Conducive to the storage of washing blocks.

In some embodiments, the storage channel 111 has a strip shape, and the storage channel 111 is used to arrange a plurality of washing blocks in sequence. For example, the storage channel 111 may allow a plurality of washing blocks to be arranged sequentially from top to bottom.

Such a configuration is beneficial to the sequential arrangement of the washing blocks, so that the storage channel 111 can store more washing blocks. In addition, the strip shape of the storage channel 111 is also conducive to the falling of the washing block under the action of gravity, thereby preventing the washing block from clogging in the storage channel 111.

In this embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the storage channel 111 is rectangular. Preferably, in order to enable a better fit between the washing block and the storage channel 111, at this time, the washing block can be designed as a rectangle. Of course, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional area of the storage channel 111 may also have other shapes. It can be set according to different situations. It should be pointed out that when the material storage channel 111 has other shapes, the shape of the washing block can also be changed accordingly, so that the washing block can form a better fit with the material storage channel 111.

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, in some embodiments, the number of storage channels 111 is multiple, and the plurality of storage channels 111 are arranged side by side. When the pushing part 12 is in the second position, a corresponding storage channel At least one washing block in 111 drops from the storage channel 111 to the outside of the storage channel 111.

Through the arrangement of multiple storage channels 111, the dispensing device 10 can store more washing blocks. In this way, the user does not need to add washing blocks to the storage channel 111 from time to time, which reduces the number of times the user adds washing blocks to the dispensing device 10. Convenience is provided for the user, so that the user can use the placing device 10 more conveniently, and the user experience is improved.

In addition, a plurality of storage channels 111 are arranged side by side, specifically, a plurality of storage channels 111 are arranged side by side along the length direction of the feeding device 10, so that it is beneficial for the pushing part 12 to control the washing block when moving. It can be dropped, and the thickness of the dispensing device 10 can be reduced, which is beneficial to the thin and light design of the dispensing device 10.

It should be pointed out that, in this embodiment, the number of the storage tube 11 is one, and a plurality of storage channels 111 are formed in the storage tube 11. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of the storage tubes 11 may be multiple, and each storage tube 11 has a storage channel 111 formed therein. The specific number of storage tubes 11 can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in some embodiments, the pushing part 12 is used to move between the first position and the second position so that the washing blocks in the plurality of storage channels 111 alternately fall to the storage channel 111 outside.

The following uses an example to illustrate the specific method of alternate drops:

Referring to FIG. 8, in an example, the storage passage 111 includes a storage passage 111A and a storage passage 111B, and the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B are arranged side by side. During the first injection, the control pusher 12 is located at the second position of the storage channel 111A, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111A falls out of the storage channel 111A, as shown by the arrow in Fig. 8; please refer to the figure 9. During the second injection, the control pusher 12 is located at the second position of the storage channel 111B, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111B falls out of the storage channel 111B, as shown by the arrow in Figure 9; Referring to Fig. 8 again, during the third injection, the pushing part 12 is again controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111A, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111A falls out of the storage channel 111A; please refer to Fig. 9 again , For the fourth injection, the pushing part 12 is again controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111B, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111B falls out of the storage channel 111B. And so on, until the washing blocks in the storage channel 111A and the storage channel 111B are used up.

Of course, in other embodiments, the placing device 10 may also use other methods to perform the placing operation. For example, the storage passage 111 includes a storage passage 111A and a storage passage 111B, the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B are arranged side by side, and the storage passage 111A and the storage passage 111B each store three washing blocks. Please refer to Fig. 8, when the first injection, the control pushing part 12 is located at the second position of the storage channel 111A, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111A falls out of the storage channel 111A; please refer to Fig. 8 again, During the second feeding, the pushing part 12 is again controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111A, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111A falls out of the storage channel 111A; please refer to FIG. 8 again for the third placement At this time, the pushing part 12 is again controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111A, that is, the washing blocks in the storage channel 111A fall out of the storage channel 111A, and at this time, the washing blocks in the storage channel 111A are used up.

Further, referring to Fig. 9, during the fourth injection, the control pusher 12 is located at the second position of the storage channel 111B, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111B falls out of the storage channel 111B; please again Referring to Fig. 9, in the fifth injection, the pushing part 12 is again controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111B, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111B falls out of the storage channel 111B; please refer to Fig. 9 again In the sixth injection, the pusher 12 is again controlled to be located at the second position of the storage channel 111B, that is, the washing block in the storage channel 111B falls outside the storage channel 111B, at this time, the storage channel 111B The washing block is exhausted.

From the above, it can be seen that there are many situations in the order of the washing blocks, which can be selected according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

2-7, in some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a first drive assembly 13, the first drive assembly 13 is connected to the pushing portion 12, the first drive assembly 13 is used to drive the pushing portion 12 in the first position And move between the second position.

With this arrangement, the movement of the pushing part 12 can be realized, the structure is simple, and the realization is easy.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 to 7 again. In some embodiments, the first drive assembly 13 includes a first drive motor 131, a first transmission assembly 132, and a first push rod 133. The first drive motor 131 is used to drive the first drive motor 131. The transmission assembly 132 rotates, and the first push rod 133 is connected to the pushing part 12.

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

The first driving motor 131 can drive the first transmission assembly 132 to rotate, and the first transmission assembly 132 can drive the first push rod 133 to move while rotating. Since the first push rod 133 is connected to the pushing part 12, When the push rod 133 moves, the pushing part 12 can be driven to move, so that the pushing part 12 can move between the first position and the second position. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

It is understandable that in other embodiments, the first drive assembly 13 may also have other structures. For example, in one embodiment, the first drive assembly 13 includes a spring and a pull cord, and one end of the spring is connected to the pushing part 12, The other end of the spring is fixed to the inner wall of the release device 10, one end of the pull cord is connected to the end of the pushing part 12 away from the spring, and the other end of the cord is exposed from the release device 10. In this way, the user can pull the cord to provide a first-direction pulling force. Pull the pushing portion 12 to make the pushing portion 12 move in the first direction. In the process of pulling the pushing portion 12, the spring is deformed. At this time, the spring can provide pulling force in the second direction to pull the pushing portion 12 so that the pushing portion 12 is pulled. 12 moves in a second direction, where the first direction and the second direction are opposite.

In this way, when the user provides a pulling force in the first direction that is greater than the pulling force in the second direction, the pushing part 12 can move in the first direction, and when the user provides a pulling force in the first direction that is less than the pulling force in the second direction, the pushing part 12 can be moved in the first direction. Moving in the second direction, that is to say, the user can use ropes and springs to realize the movement of the pushing part 12 in the first direction or the second direction. The structure is simple and easy to implement. For another example, the first drive assembly 13 may also be a hydraulic structure, a hydraulic structure, or the like. Specifically, the specific type of the first driving component 13 can be selected according to the actual situation of different situations. There is no limitation here.

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

With this arrangement, when the first transmission assembly 132 rotates, the first push rod 133 can be driven to move, thereby realizing the movement of the pushing part 12.

Wherein, the first transmission assembly 132 may include one gear, or two gears, or three gears, etc. The specific number of gears can be selected according to actual conditions, and is not limited herein. It should be noted that, in the case where the first transmission assembly 132 includes multiple gears, the multiple gears are arranged in mesh.

2-7, in some embodiments, the pushing portion 12 is formed with a perforation 121, the perforation 121 penetrates the pushing portion 12, when the pushing portion 12 is located at the second position, the perforation 121 communicates with the storage channel 111 , So that the washing block in the storage channel 111 falls into the perforation 121 and falls out of the storage channel 111.

With this arrangement, when the pushing part 12 is in the second position, the through hole 121 is in communication with the storage channel 111, that is, after the pushing part 12 moves from the first position to the second position, the inside of the storage channel 111 The washing block can fall into the perforation 121 and fall out of the storage channel 111, which can prevent the washing block in the storage channel 111 from falling by mistake, thereby facilitating the operation of the feeding device 10.

Wherein, the perforation 121 may be a circle, a rectangle, a triangle, or other polygons. Specifically, the specific shape of the perforation 121 can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

It should be pointed out that the size of the perforation 121 is larger than the size of the washing block, which facilitates the movement of the washing block in the perforation 121 and prevents the washing block from getting stuck in the perforation 121 and affecting the normal operation of the dispensing device 10.

In this embodiment, the dispensing device 10 includes a plurality of abutting portions 19, and when the pushing portion 12 is in the second position, the side of the perforation 121 away from the storage channel 111 is at least partially closed by the abutting portion 19, This can prevent the washing block in the perforation 121 from directly falling from the perforation 121 when the pushing part 12 is in the second position, which is beneficial to control the dispensing of the washing block.

Specifically, the number of perforations 121 may be one, two, three, or the like. The specific number of the perforations 121 can be designed according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

2-7, in some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a discharging channel 14. When the pushing part 12 is in the third position, the washing block in the storage channel 111 passes through the perforation 121 and falls out.落到下料 Channel 14.

The disposition of the discharging channel 14 enables the washing block to fall to a preset position, and the structure is simple and easy to implement.

In this embodiment, the number of the discharging channel 14 is one. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of discharging channels 14 may be more than one. Specifically, the specific number of the discharging channels 14 can be selected according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Further, the size of the discharging channel 14 is larger than the size of the washing block, which is beneficial to the movement of the washing block in the discharging channel 14 and prevents the washing block from getting stuck in the discharging channel 14 and affecting the normal operation of the dispensing device 10.

The discharging channel 14 is located on the side of the pushing part 12 away from the material storage channel 111.

Furthermore, the discharging channel 14 is formed with a discharging port 141, and the washing block in the discharging channel 14 falls from the discharging port 141 to the outside of the discharging channel 14.

The following uses examples to explain the specific positional relationship between the first position, the second position, and the third position:

8 to 12, the storage channel 111 includes a storage channel 111A and a storage channel 111B, the storage channel 111A and the storage channel 111B are arranged side by side, the pushing part 12 includes a perforation 121, the number of feeding channels 14 It is one, and the discharging channel 14 is located in the middle of the material storage channel 111A and the material storage channel 111B.

10 and 11, when the pushing part 12 is in the first position, at this time, the perforation 121 is staggered from the outlet 113 of the storage channel 111A and the outlet 113 of the storage channel 111B, and the perforation 121 At this time, it is also in a staggered state with the unloading channel 14, that is to say, in this case, the washing blocks in the storage channel 111A and the storage channel 111B cannot fall into the perforation 121, and there is in the perforation 121 The washing block cannot fall into the discharging channel 14 as well.

Please refer to Figure 3, Figure 8 and Figure 9, in the case that the pushing part 12 is located in the second position, at this time, the perforation 121 and the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111A and the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111B One is connected, and the other side of the perforation 121 is closed by the abutment 19, that is to say, in this case, the washing block in the storage passage 111A or the storage passage 111B can fall into the perforation 121 and abut Leans against the abutting portion 19, so that the washing block in the perforation 121 cannot fall into the box unloading channel 14.

12, when the pushing part 12 is in the third position, at this time, the perforation 121 is staggered from the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111A and the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111B, and the perforation 121 is now offset from the discharge port 113 of the storage channel 111B. The discharging channel 14 is in a connected state, that is to say, in this case, the washing block in the perforation 121 can fall into the discharging channel 14.

In this way, by moving the pushing part 12 between the first position, the second position and the third position to control the falling of the washing block in the storage channel 111, the structure is simple and easy to implement.

Referring to Figures 2 to 7, in some embodiments, a movable assembly 15 is provided in the unloading channel 14. The movable assembly 15 can move to isolate or communicate with the unloading channel 14, and the movable assembly 15 makes the unloading channel 14 In the case of communication, the washing block in the discharging channel 14 will fall from the discharging channel 14 to the outside of the discharging channel 14.

The disposition of the movable assembly 15 enables the discharging channel 14 to be isolated or connected. In this way, it is convenient to control the movement of the washing block in the discharging channel 14 so as to avoid falling from the perforation 121 to the solid state in the discharging channel 14. It happens that the detergent directly drops out of the discharging channel 14. In addition, when the movable assembly 15 cuts off the unloading channel 14, when the water vapor or other substances outside the unloading channel 14 enters the unloading channel 14, it can be blocked by the movable assembly 15, thereby preventing water vapor or other substances outside the unloading channel 14. Entering the material storage channel 111 through the unloading channel 14 causes the quality of the washing block in the material storage channel 111 to be affected.

In this embodiment, the movable assembly 15 has a plate shape. A plurality of sliding channels are formed in the blanking channel 14, and the plurality of sliding channels are in communication with the blanking channel 14. The movable assembly 15 is used to move into the blanking channel 14 through the multiple sliding channels to block the blanking channel 14, or pass through multiple sliding channels. The two sliding passages move from the inside and outside of the blanking channel 14 to make the blanking pass communicate. The arrangement of a plurality of sliding passages can guide the movable assembly 15 to prevent deviation of the movement of the movable assembly 15 from causing the movable assembly 15 to fail to block the unloading channel 14.

When a plurality of sliding channels are provided, the movable assembly 15 can move along the sliding channel to realize communication or block the feeding channel 14. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

Please further refer to Figures 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the movable assembly 15 includes a first movable block 16 and a second movable block 17, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 are spaced apart in the discharge channel 14 With cloth, the first movable block 16 is located between the second movable block 17 and the pushing part 12. In the case where the first movable block 16 blocks the blanking channel 14, the second movable block 17 connects or blocks the blanking channel 14.

When the first movable block 16 communicates with the unloading channel 14, the second movable block 17 connects or blocks the unloading channel 14.

With this arrangement, the movement of the washing block in the discharging channel 14 is controlled through the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17, and the control effect is better.

Further, in the case where the first movable block 16 blocks or communicates with the unloading channel 14, the second movable block 17 connects or blocks the unloading channel 14. Thus, when the first movable block 16 or the second movable block 17 is working In this case, one of the first movable block 16 or the second movable block 17 can cut off the discharging channel 14. In this way, in the process of putting the washing block, it is possible to prevent external air from entering the discharging channel 14 and entering through the discharging channel 14 The condition of the storage channel 111 is beneficial to protect the washing blocks in the storage channel 111.

For example, in the case where the first movable block 16 blocks the unloading channel 14, the washing block is located on the first movable block 16. At this time, the second movable block 17 can block or connect the unloading channel 14. In this way, it can prevent The outside air passes through the first movable block 16 and enters the storage channel 111, which is beneficial to the storage of the washing block in the storage channel 111. When the first movable block 16 is connected to the unloading channel 14, the washing block on the first movable block 16 falls on the second movable block 17. At this time, the second movable block 17 can block the unloading channel 14. In this way, it is possible to prevent external air from entering the area between the second movable block 17 and the first movable block 16, thereby preventing the air between the second movable block 17 and the first movable block 16 from passing through the first movable block 16 and entering the storage material. The channel 111 facilitates the storage of the washing blocks in the material storage channel 111. When the second movable block 17 is connected to the unloading channel 14, the washing block on the second movable block 17 can fall out of the unloading channel 14. At this time, the first movable block 16 can block the unloading channel 14. Therefore, the air in the area between the second movable block 17 and the first movable block 16 can be prevented from passing through the first movable block 16 to enter the storage channel 111, which is beneficial to the storage of the washing blocks in the storage channel 111.

It can be seen from the above that the joint work of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can prevent external air from entering the storage channel 111, thereby facilitating the storage of the washing blocks in the storage channel 111.

2 to 7 again, in some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a second drive assembly 18, the second drive assembly 18 is connected to the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17, the second drive assembly 18 To drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move.

One second driving assembly 18 can drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move. Thus, there is no need to provide two second driving assemblies 18 to drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 respectively. Activities, in turn, can reduce the manufacturing cost of the dispensing device 10 and facilitate the mass production of the dispensing device 10.

It can be understood that, in other embodiments, two second driving components 18 may also be used to drive the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move, which can be specifically designed according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Please continue to refer to FIGS. 2 to 7, in some embodiments, the second drive assembly 18 includes a second drive motor 181, a second transmission assembly 182, a second push rod 183, and a third push rod 184. The second drive motor 181 is used to drive the second transmission assembly 182 to rotate, the second push rod 183 is connected with the first movable block 16, and the third push rod 184 is connected with the second movable block 17.

When the second driving motor 181 drives the second transmission assembly 182 to rotate, the second transmission assembly 182 drives the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 to move, thereby driving the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 to move. .

The second driving motor 181 can drive the second transmission assembly 182 to rotate, and the second transmission assembly 182 can drive the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 to move while rotating, because the second push rod 183 and the first movable block 16 is connected, and the third push rod 184 is connected to the second movable block 17, so that when the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 move, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be driven to move, and then As a result, the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can isolate or communicate with the discharging channel 14 with a simple structure and easy implementation.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the movement of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be realized by a second drive assembly 18. That is to say, in the embodiment of the present invention, it is driven by linkage. The activities of the first activity block 16 and the second activity block 17. Of course, in other embodiments, separate control methods can also be used to drive the activities of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17. For example, two above-mentioned first driving components 13 may be provided to drive the activities of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 respectively. It can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 to 7 again. In some embodiments, the side of the second push rod 183 facing the second transmission assembly 182 is provided with a second tooth portion 1831, and the third push rod 184 faces the second transmission assembly 182. A third tooth portion 1841 is provided on one side, and the second tooth portion 1831 and the third tooth portion 1841 mesh with the second transmission assembly 182.

With this arrangement, when the second transmission assembly 182 rotates, the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 can be driven to move, thereby realizing the movement of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17.

6 and 7, specifically, the second transmission assembly 182 may include a first driving wheel 1821, a first driven wheel 1822, a second driven wheel 1823, and a third driven wheel 1824, the first driving wheel 1821 and the second driven wheel 1821 The two driving motors 181 mesh, the first driving wheel 1821 meshes with the first driven wheel 1822, the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 mesh with the first driven wheel 1822, and the second tooth portion 1831 meshes with the second driven wheel 1823 , The third tooth portion 1841 meshes with the third driven wheel 1824, and the second tooth portion 1831 and the third tooth portion 1841 are opposed to each other. When the second drive motor 181 works, the second drive motor 181 can drive the first drive wheel 1821 rotates. When the first driving wheel 1821 rotates, the first driving wheel 1821 can drive the first driven wheel 1822 to rotate. Because the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 mesh with the first driven wheel 1822, so, When the first driven wheel 1822 rotates, the first driven wheel 1822 can drive the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 to rotate, wherein the rotation directions of the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 are opposite, because The second driven wheel 1823 meshes with the second tooth portion 1831, and the third driven wheel 1824 meshes with the third tooth portion 1841. When the second driven wheel 1823 and the third driven wheel 1824 rotate, they can pass through the second tooth portion 1831. And the third tooth portion 1841 drives the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 to move in opposite directions, so that the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 move in opposite directions. In other words, the linkage of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be realized through a second transmission assembly 182, and the structure is simple and easy to realize.

It is understood that in other embodiments, the second transmission assembly 182 may also include multiple driving wheels or multiple driven wheels. For example, in an example, the second transmission assembly 182 may include 2, 3, 4, 5, or other numbers of driving wheels and may include 4, 5, 6, or other numbers of driven wheels. Specifically, the specific number of driving wheels and driven wheels can be designed according to different situations. It only needs to be able to make the second push rod 183 and the third push rod 184 move in different directions. The specific number of driving wheels and driven wheels is not limited here.

In some embodiments, both the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 are provided with a sealing structure (not shown in the figure), and the sealing structure is used to isolate the feeding channel 14 between the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 In the case of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 at both ends of the unloading channel 14 sealed.

In this way, through the arrangement of the sealing structure, the feeding channel 14 at both ends of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 can be sealed under the condition that the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17 block the feeding channel 14, and Furthermore, external water vapor is prevented from entering the storage channel 111 from the discharging channel 14 at both ends of the first movable block 16 and the second movable block 17, which is beneficial to the storage of the washing block in the storage channel 111.

Wherein, the sealing structure can be at least one of rubber and O-ring. Of course, the sealing structure does not only include the above two structures. In other embodiments, the sealing structure may also adopt other structures. It can be designed according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15, an embodiment of the present invention provides a door body assembly 100. The door body assembly 100 includes a door body 101 and any of the above-mentioned dispensing device 10, and the dispensing device 10 is disposed on the door body 101.

In the door body assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube 11 can be used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then the pushing part 12 is moved to realize the dispensing of the washing blocks. In this way, it is possible to reduce the user's need to add washing blocks to the dispensing device 10 The number of times provides convenience for the user, enables the user to use the placing device 10 more conveniently, and improves the user's experience.

The door 101 may be the door 101 of the washing appliance 1000, the door 101 can be used to open or close the cavity 1001 of the washing appliance 1000, and the dispensing device 10 can be used to put washing blocks into the cavity 1001 of the washing appliance 1000. In this way, there is no need to additionally install the dispensing device 10, which is convenient and quick.

Further, the dispensing device 10 and the door body 101 are connected in a detachable connection. In this way, when the dispensing device 10 is damaged, it is convenient for the user to repair or replace the dispensing device 10. More specifically, the dispensing device 10 may be fixed on the door body 101 with screws. Of course, in other embodiments, the dispensing device 10 may be connected to the door body 101 in other ways. It can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

16-17, an embodiment of the present invention provides a washing appliance 1000. The washing appliance 1000 includes a cavity 1001 and the above-mentioned door assembly 100. The cavity 1001 is formed with an accommodating space 1002, and the door assembly 100 and The cavity 1001 is rotatably connected. The door assembly 100 opens or closes the accommodating space 1002 when the door assembly 100 rotates. When the door assembly 100 closes the accommodating space 1002, the dispensing device 10 is located in the accommodating space 1002.

In the washing appliance 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube 11 can be used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then the pushing part 12 is moved to realize the dispensing of the washing blocks. In this way, the number of times the user adds the washing blocks to the dispensing device 10 can be reduced. , Provides convenience for users, enables users to use the placing device 10 more conveniently, and improves user experience.

Among them, the washing appliance 1000 may be a dishwasher, a washing machine, and other appliances that require washing blocks. Of course, the washing appliance 1000 can also be other appliances. Specifically, the specific type of the washing appliance 1000 can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Furthermore, the door assembly 100 is hinged to the washing appliance 1000. Of course, in other embodiments, the door assembly 100 and the washing appliance 1000 can also be connected by sliding connection, snap connection, or the like. The specific connection method can be selected according to different situations. It is not limited here, as long as the door assembly 100 can open or close the cavity 1001 of the washing appliance 1000.

Please refer to FIG. 18, the prompt method of the embodiment of the present invention is used for the washing appliance 1000. The washing appliance 1000 includes a dispensing device 10, and the dispensing device 10 includes a storage tube 11, which is used to store a plurality of washing blocks. The prompt method include:

Step S10: Obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage pipe 11;

Step S20: prompt the number of washing blocks.

In the prompting method of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube 11 is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, and prompt the obtained number of washing blocks, so that the user can clearly understand The number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, when the number of washing blocks is insufficient, the storage tube 11 is added with washing blocks, so as to prevent the shortage of the number of washing blocks put in, which is beneficial for the user to use the washing appliance 1000.

The storage tube 11 can store multiple washing blocks. In this way, it can reduce the step of adding the washing blocks to the storage tube 11 every time the user uses the washing appliance 1000, which saves time for the user and facilitates the user to use the washing machine. The electrical appliance 1000 improves the user experience.

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

The number of washing blocks is calculated according to the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor and the weight of each washing block.

The weight sensor is used to obtain the number of washing blocks, which has a simple structure and is easy to implement, which is beneficial to the production of the washing appliance 1000.

The weight sensor is located at the bottom of the storage pipe 11. Specifically, a valve (not shown in the figure) is provided in the storage pipe 11. The valve can be used to connect or block the storage pipe 11, and the weight sensor is provided on the valve. When the valve cuts off the storage pipe 11, the washing block is located on the valve and supported by the valve. In this way, the weight sensor can measure the weight of the washing block above the valve; when the valve connects the storage pipe 11, the washing The block can move in the storage tube 11.

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

The following explains how the weight sensor works:

In an example, the weight of each washing block is 5g. At this time, when the valve cuts off the storage tube 11, the weight sensor measures the weight of the washing block in the storage tube 11. When the measured weight is 20g , It is determined that there are 4 washing blocks stored in the storage tube 11; when the measured weight is 25g, it is determined that there are 5 washing blocks stored in the storage tube 11; when the measured weight is 30g, it is determined that the storage tube 11 is stored There are 6 washing blocks; that is, the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block is 5. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of washing blocks is not only 5g, and the specific weight of the washing blocks can be set according to different situations. It should be pointed out that when the weight of the washing block changes, the ratio between the weight obtained by the weight sensor and the weight of each washing block will also change. For example, when the weight of each washing block is 6 g, the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block is 6. For another example, when the weight of each washing block is 7 g, the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block is 7. The details can be considered according to the actual situation, which is not limited here.

Referring to Figures 19 and 20, in some embodiments, the storage tube 11 is strip-shaped so that a plurality of washing blocks are arranged in the storage tube 11 sequentially to obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11 , Step S10 includes:

Step S11: Obtain the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the storage pipe 11;

Step S12: Determine the number of washing blocks according to the arrangement position.

Wherein, the above-mentioned arrangement position refers to the distance a between the washing block near the inlet 112 and the outlet 113.

Since the shape of each washing block is the same, the height b of each washing block is the same. When a plurality of washing blocks are arranged in the storage pipe 11 in sequence, the washing block closest to the inlet 112 can be determined according to the The distance a of the material opening 113 is used to obtain the specific number of washing blocks.

In one example, the washing blocks are rectangular, and the height b of each washing block is 2cm. When a plurality of washing blocks are arranged in the storage tube 11 in sequence, it is measured that the washing blocks close to the inlet 112 and the output When the distance a of the feed port 113 is 10 cm, it is determined that there are 5 washing blocks stored in the storage tube 11; when the distance a between the washing block close to the feed port 112 and the discharge port 113 is 12 cm, it is determined that the storage tube There are 6 washing blocks stored in 11; when the distance a between the washing blocks near the feeding port 112 and the discharge port 113 is 14cm, it is determined that there are 7 washing blocks stored in the storage pipe 11; and so on, The number of washing blocks stored in the storage pipe 11 can be obtained by measuring the distance a between the washing blocks close to the feeding port 112 and the discharging port 113 and dividing by the height b of each washing block. Easy to operate.

Wherein, the distance a between the washing block near the feeding port 112 and the discharging port 113 can be obtained by an infrared sensor. The distance c between the washing block near the feed port 112 and the feed port 112 can be measured, and then the length d of the entire storage tube 11 is subtracted from the distance between the washing block near the feed port 112 and the feed port 112 c can obtain the distance a between the washing block close to the inlet 112 and the outlet 113.

Of course, in other embodiments, other structures can also be used to measure the distance a between the washing block close to the inlet 112 and the outlet 113. It can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

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

The control display device displays the number of washing blocks.

With such a setting, the user can obtain the number of washing blocks more intuitively through the display device, which is convenient and fast, and improves the user experience.

Among them, the display device may be a flexible display, which facilitates the installation of the display device. Of course, in other embodiments, the display device may also be another display, and the specific type of the display device may be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

In an example, the washing appliance 1000 may include a voice player, and the number of washing blocks may be notified to the user by playing a voice through the voice player.

In another example, the washing appliance 1000 may also include a transmitter, which is connected to an external smart device. Specifically, the external smart device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone, a computer, a tablet, and a smart bracelet. The transmitter can transfer the washing block The quantity is sent to an external smart device, and then pushed through the external smart device to inform the user of the number of wash blocks.

It is understandable that the above is an example to illustrate several ways of informing the user of the number of wash blocks. In other embodiments, other methods may be used to inform the user of the number of wash blocks. It can be selected according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Please refer to Figure 21. In some embodiments, the prompt method includes:

Step S30: Obtain washing instructions;

Step S40: Control the dispensing device 10 to dispense a predetermined amount of washing blocks according to the washing instruction.

In this way, the dispensing device 10 can control the dispensing device 10 to dispense a predetermined amount of washing blocks according to the washing instruction, thereby preventing the amount of washing blocks discharged by the dispensing device 10 from being too many or too small, which is beneficial for the user to use the washing appliance 1000.

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

Step S50: Obtain the quantity of tableware to be washed;

Step S60: Generate a washing instruction according to the quantity of tableware.

In such an embodiment, the washing appliance 1000 can obtain the number of dishes to be washed, and then generate a washing instruction according to the number of dishes to be washed, and then control the feeding device 10 to operate according to the washing instruction, thereby preventing the feeding device 10 from being thrown The number of washing blocks is too much or too little, which is beneficial to the user to use the washing appliance 1000. In addition, with this configuration, the washing appliance 1000 can automatically generate washing instructions according to the number of dishes to be washed. In this way, the user does not need to perform extra operations, thereby making the washing appliance 1000 more intelligent and improving the user experience.

In an example, the number of tableware to be washed can be obtained by taking pictures. For example, the washing appliance 1000 includes a camera, and the camera is used to take a picture of the cavity of the washing appliance 1000, and then send the picture to the controller , The controller can analyze the photo to get the number of dishes to be washed.

In another example, the washing appliance 1000 may be provided with digital keys, and the user can input the quantity of tableware to be washed through the digital keys, and then the washing appliance 1000 can automatically control the operation of the dispensing device 10 according to the quantity, which is convenient, fast, and convenient. user experience.

It is understandable that the above is only an example to illustrate how to obtain the number of tableware to be washed. In different embodiments, other methods may be used to obtain the number of tableware to be washed, which can be specifically set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

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

Step S70: Obtain the input received by the washing appliance 1000;

Step S80: Generate a washing instruction according to the received input.

In such an embodiment, the washing appliance 1000 can generate a washing instruction through the received input, and then use the washing instruction to control the dispensing device 10 to work. In this way, the user can control the operation of the washing appliance 1000 according to demand, so that the washing The electrical appliance 1000 is more personalized, convenient and fast, and enhances the user experience.

In an example, the washing appliance 1000 may include a plurality of buttons, such as a button for putting one washing block, a button for putting two washing blocks, and a button for putting three washing blocks. The user presses the button for putting one washing block. When the washing appliance 1000 can control the dispensing device 10 to put one washing block; the user presses the button for putting two washing blocks. At this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put two washing blocks; the user presses the button for putting three washing blocks. Press the button. At this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the dispensing device 10 to dispense three washing blocks.

In another example, the washing appliance 1000 may have a light washing button, a medium washing button, and a heavy washing button. When the light washing button is pressed, the dispensing device 10 can be controlled to put a washing block; In the case of pressing the button, at this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put two washing blocks; in the case of pressing the heavy washing button, at this time, the washing appliance 1000 can control the putting device 10 to put three washing blocks.

Among them, the above is only an example to illustrate the type of input. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the input type of the washing appliance 1000 may also be other types. It can be set according to different situations. There is no limitation here.

Please refer to Figure 24. In some embodiments, the prompt method includes:

Step S90: Determine whether the dispensing device 10 is abnormal during the operation of the washing appliance 1000;

Step S100: when the placing device 10 is abnormal, an alarm is issued.

In the case of an abnormality in the inserting device 10, the washing appliance 1000 can issue an alarm to inform the user that the inserting device 10 is abnormal. In this way, the user can control the washing appliance 1000 to stop working in time. This prevents the washing appliance 1000 from working under abnormal conditions and causing damage to the washing appliance 1000, which is beneficial for the user to use the washing appliance 1000.

In an example, the washing appliance 1000 includes an alarm device, and the abnormality of the dispensing device 10 may refer to the presence of non-washing objects in the dispensing device 10, such as keys, bottle caps, and the like. In such an example, the delivery device 10 may include another camera, which is used to take real-time photos of the interior of the storage tube 11 of the delivery device 10, and then send the taken photos to the controller, and the controller can Analyze the photos of to determine whether there are objects with non-washing blocks in the storage tube 11. If it is determined that there are objects with non-washing blocks, the alarm device is controlled to issue an alarm.

Among them, the alarm prompt may be a voice prompt, or a light prompt, or a combination of voice prompt or light prompt. In the case that the alarm prompt is a voice prompt, the alarm device can be a voice player. In the case of judging that there are objects other than washing blocks in the storage tube 11, the controller can control the operation of the voice player to issue a voice prompt notification There are objects other than washing blocks in the user storage pipe 11. In the case that the alarm reminder is a light reminder, the alarm device can be a warning light. In the case of judging that there are objects other than washing blocks in the storage pipe 11, the controller can control the operation of the warning light to send a light reminder to inform the user of the storage. There are objects other than washing blocks in the material pipe 11.

It is understandable that the controller can also be connected to an external smart device. In the case of judging that there is a non-washing block in the storage tube 11, the controller can send an alarm prompt to the external smart device. In this way, the user can follow The external smart device is pushed to learn that there are non-washed objects in the storage tube 11.

Of course, the type of abnormality in the placing device 10 does not only include the above one, and can be specifically set according to different situations. For example, the abnormality of the dispensing device 10 may also be the abnormality of the first driving component 13 or the abnormality of the second driving component 18. In the case of different types of abnormalities, the washing appliance 1000 may be provided with different detection devices to detect the abnormal conditions. There is no limitation here.

Referring to FIG. 14, further, the placing device 10 can also be provided with a maintenance window 20, and the user can repair the placing device 10 through the maintenance window 20. The maintenance window 20 is provided with a mounting plate 201, and the mounting plate 201 is fixed by screws. A maintenance window 20 is closed on the dispensing device 10. In the case of an abnormality in the dispensing device 10, for example, when there are non-washing objects stored in the dispensing device 10, the user can remove the mounting plate 201 and then go through the maintenance window 20 Take out the non-washing block objects in the dispensing device. In this way, the dispensing device 10 does not need to be directly disassembled and then repaired. The dispensing device 10 can be repaired directly through the maintenance window 20, which is convenient and quick, and improves the user experience.

The washing appliance 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a dispensing device 10 and a controller. The dispensing device 10 includes a storage tube 11. The storage tube 11 is used to store a plurality of washing blocks. Quantity, and used to indicate the number of washing blocks.

In the washing appliance 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube 11 is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then obtains the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, and prompts the obtained number of washing blocks, so that the user can clearly Understand the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, and if the number of washing blocks is insufficient, add washing blocks to the storage tube 11 to prevent the insufficient number of washing blocks, which is beneficial to the user to use the washing appliance 1000 .

In some embodiments, the dispensing device 10 includes a weight sensor arranged in the storage tube 11 to obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, and the controller is used to obtain the weight according to the weight obtained by the weight sensor and the weight of each washing block. The ratio is calculated to get the number of washing blocks.

In some embodiments, the storage tube 11 is strip-shaped so that a plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage tube 11 to obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, and the controller is used to obtain the storage tube. The arrangement position of the washing blocks in 11, and is used to determine the number of washing blocks according to the arrangement position.

The number of washing blocks is obtained by obtaining the arrangement positions of the washing blocks in the storage tube 11, which has a simple structure and is easy to implement.

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

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

In some embodiments, the controller is used to obtain the quantity of tableware to be washed, and is used to generate washing instructions according to the quantity of tableware.

In some embodiments, the controller is used to obtain input received by the washing appliance 1000, and used to generate washing instructions according to the received input.

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

In the case where the inserting device 10 is abnormal, the washing appliance 1000 can issue an alarm to inform the user that the inserting device 10 is abnormal. In this way, the user can control the washing appliance 1000 to stop working in time. This prevents the washing appliance 1000 from working under abnormal conditions and causing damage to the washing appliance 1000, which is beneficial for the user to use the washing appliance 1000.

Specifically, the controller of the present application is used to execute the above-mentioned prompt method of the washing appliance 1000, which is a brief description, and the control methods of the controller are not repeated here.

Further, the setting of the controller can make the washing appliance 1000 more intelligent and improve the user experience. Among them, the controller includes a control chip, and the control chip may include a single-chip microcomputer chip.

A non-volatile computer-readable storage medium containing computer-executable instructions according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the computer-executable instructions are executed by one or more processors, the processor executes the prompt method of any of the above-mentioned embodiments .

In the storage medium of the embodiment of the present invention, the storage tube 11 is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and then obtain the number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, and prompt the obtained number of washing blocks, so that the user can clearly understand The number of washing blocks in the storage tube 11, when the number of washing blocks is insufficient, the storage tube 11 is added with washing blocks, so as to prevent the shortage of the number of washing blocks put in, which is beneficial for the user to use the washing appliance 1000.

In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “exemplary embodiments”, “examples”, “specific examples”, or “some examples” etc. means to combine the embodiments The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described by the examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above-mentioned terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the steps carried in the implementation of the above implementation method can be completed by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, Including one of the steps of the method embodiment or a combination thereof.

In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present application may be integrated into one processing module, or each unit may exist alone physically, or two or more units may be integrated into one module. The above-mentioned integrated modules can be executed in the form of hardware or software function modules. If the integrated module is executed in the form of a software function module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer readable storage medium.

The aforementioned storage medium may be a read-only memory, a magnetic disk or an optical disk, etc. Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application. A person of ordinary skill in the art can comment on the foregoing within the scope of the present application. The embodiment undergoes changes, modifications, substitutions, and modifications.

Claims

A reminding method for washing electrical appliances, characterized in that the washing electrical appliances include a throwing device, the throwing device comprises a storage tube, the storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and the reminding method includes:

Obtaining the quantity of washing blocks in the storage pipe;

Prompt the number of washing blocks.
The prompt method according to claim 1, wherein the placing device comprises a weight sensor arranged in the storage tube, and the acquiring the number of washing blocks in the storage tube includes:

The number of the washing blocks is calculated according to the ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor and the weight of each washing block.
The prompt method according to claim 1, wherein the storage tube is strip-shaped so that the plurality of washing blocks are arranged in the storage tube sequentially, and the obtaining of the storage tube The number of washing blocks, including:

Obtaining the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the storage pipe;

The number of the washing blocks is determined according to the arrangement position.
The prompting method according to claim 1, wherein the washing appliance includes a display device, and the prompting of the number of the washing blocks includes:

Controlling the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.
The prompt method according to claim 1, wherein the prompt method comprises:

Obtain washing instructions;

According to the washing instruction, the dispensing device is controlled to dispense a predetermined amount of the washing block.
The prompt method according to claim 5, wherein the washing instruction is generated according to the following steps:

Obtain the quantity of tableware to be washed;

The washing instruction is generated according to the quantity of the tableware.
The prompt method according to claim 5, wherein the washing instruction is generated according to the following steps:

Acquiring the input received by the washing appliance;

The washing instruction is generated according to the received input.
The prompt method according to claim 1, wherein the prompt method comprises:

Judging whether the dispensing device is abnormal during the operation of the washing appliance;

In the case of an abnormality of the placing device, an alarm is issued.
A washing appliance, characterized in that, the washing appliance includes a putting device and a controller, the putting device includes a storage tube, the storage tube is used to store a plurality of washing blocks, and the controller is used to obtain the storage The number of washing blocks in the feed pipe, and the number of washing blocks used for prompting.
The washing appliance according to claim 9, wherein the placing device comprises a weight sensor arranged in the storage tube, the number of washing blocks in the storage tube is acquired, and the controller is used for The ratio of the weight obtained by the weight sensor to the weight of each washing block is calculated to obtain the number of the washing blocks.
The washing appliance according to claim 9, wherein the storage tube is strip-shaped so that the plurality of washing blocks are sequentially arranged in the storage tube, and the obtaining of the storage tube For the number of washing blocks, the controller is used to obtain the arrangement position of the washing blocks in the storage pipe, and is used to determine the number of the washing blocks according to the arrangement position.
The washing appliance according to claim 9, wherein the washing appliance comprises a display device, and the controller is used for controlling the display device to display the number of the washing blocks.
The washing appliance according to claim 9, wherein the controller is used for obtaining washing instructions, and for controlling the dispensing device to put a predetermined amount of the washing blocks according to the washing instructions.
The washing appliance according to claim 13, wherein the controller is used to obtain the quantity of tableware to be washed, and is used to generate the washing instruction according to the quantity of the tableware.
The washing appliance according to claim 13, wherein the controller is configured to obtain an input received by the washing appliance, and is configured to generate the washing instruction according to the received input.
The washing appliance according to claim 9, wherein the controller is used for judging whether the dispensing device is abnormal during the operation of the washing appliance, and for issuing an alarm when the dispensing device is abnormal hint.
A non-volatile computer-readable storage medium containing computer-executable instructions, wherein when the computer-executable instructions are executed by one or more processors, the processors are caused to execute claims 1-8 The prompt method described in any one of.