WO2022237451A1 - Laundry treatment apparatus and control method therefor, and washing machine and control method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A laundry treatment apparatus and a control method therefor, and a washing machine (200) and a control method therefor. The control method for the laundry treatment apparatus comprises the following steps: detecting laundry information stored in a laundry treatment apparatus; establishing a communication connection between the laundry treatment apparatus and a washing machine (200); and performing a sending information step, the sending information step comprising sending the laundry information to the washing machine (200), or generating and sending a washing program instruction to the washing machine (200) according to the detected laundry information.

Description

Clothes processing device and control method thereof, washing machine and control method thereof technical field

The present invention relates to the field of clothes processing devices, in particular, to a control method of a clothes processing device, a clothes processing device, a control method of a washing machine, and a washing machine.

Background technique

In modern life, washing machines, clothes dryers, ironing machines, clothing care cabinets, clothes folding machines, etc. have become necessary household electrical appliances. The functions of each device help users wash and care for clothes, and liberate users Two hands, saving time for washing and drying clothes, but in the actual use process, when one of the devices finishes processing the clothes, the user needs to manually control the type of clothes processed by the subsequent clothes processing equipment, which wastes time, energy, and energy, and the process is trivial Troublesome question.

At the same time, the dirty clothes basket is used to store the clothes that need to be cleaned, and has been used by more and more families now. The use of dirty laundry baskets keeps the room from becoming cluttered with dirty clothes. Usually the laundry basket has a single function and does not have the function of detection. In order to clean it in time, some accessories such as weighing are set on the laundry basket to help remind the user to perform laundry operations after reaching a certain weight, so the cost of the laundry basket is relatively low. high.

There are also users who use the washing machine as a "dirty laundry basket". However, due to its special structure and functional characteristics, the inside of the washing machine is relatively humid. Putting the laundry in it will breed bacteria and produce odor after a certain period of time.

Therefore, how to coordinate the work of at least two devices to make it convenient for users to store and wash clothes has become an urgent problem to be solved.

In view of this, the present invention is proposed.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the above technical problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a control method of a clothes treatment device, a clothes treatment device, a control method of a washing machine, and a washing machine. The detection element of the processing device itself detects the clothing information and sends the clothing information to the washing machine, which solves the problems of difficulty in storing clothing and multiple setting operations by the user in the prior art, effectively coordinates the clothing processing device and the washing machine, and avoids manual settings by the user trouble.

In order to solve the problems of the technologies described above, the present invention adopts the basic idea of technical solution to be:

The present invention provides a method for controlling a clothes processing device, comprising the following steps:

Detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device;

Establishing a communication connection between the clothes processing device and the washing machine;

Execute the step of sending information, the step of sending information includes sending clothing information to the washing machine or generating and sending washing program instructions to the washing machine according to the detected clothing information;

The clothing information includes at least one or more of weight, material, type, volume, stain, storage time, humidity, and odor value.

In the above technical solution, before performing the step of sending information, it also includes:

Judging whether the clothing information satisfies the preset washing conditions, if so, performing the step of sending information;

The preset washing conditions include any one of the weight of the clothes reaching the preset weight, the volume of the clothes reaching the preset volume, the storage time of the clothes reaching the preset time, the humidity of the clothes reaching the preset humidity, and the odor value of the clothes reaching the preset odor value or Various combinations.

In the above technical solution, if the laundry information does not meet the preset washing conditions, it is judged whether an information request from the washing machine is received, and if so, the step of sending information is performed.

In any of the above technical solutions, before performing the step of sending information, it also includes:

Obtain the current state of the washing machine;

Determine whether the current state of the washing machine is a standby state;

If yes, perform the step of sending information, if not, store the clothing information or washing program instructions, or establish a communication connection between the clothing processing device and the terminal, and send the clothing information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the clothing information or washing program instructions Instructions can be sent to the washing machine via the terminal;

Preferably, after storing the laundry information or washing program instructions, it further includes:

It is judged whether the information request from the washing machine is received, and if so, the stored clothes information or washing program instruction is sent to the washing machine.

In any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, it also includes:

Establishing a communication connection between the laundry treatment device and the clothes drying machine and/or clothes folding machine;

The step of sending information also includes sending the clothes information to the clothes dryer and/or clothes folder communicatively connected thereto, so that the clothes clothes dryer and/or clothes folder generate control instructions according to the clothes information; and/or

Establishing a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the terminal;

The step of sending information also includes sending clothing information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the clothing information or washing program instructions can be sent to the washing machine via the terminal; and/or

Receive washing time information from the washing machine;

The clothes processing device generates a drying program/clothes care program according to the clothes information and washing time information;

Run the drying program/clothes care programme.

The present invention further provides a clothes treatment device, comprising:

The clothes processing device includes a detection module and a first communication module, the detection module is used to detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device and sends the detected clothes information to the first communication module, and the first communication module is used to establish communication with the washing machine connected, the first communication module receives the clothing information from the detection module and sends the clothing information to the washing machine; or

The clothes treatment device includes a detection module, a processing module and a first communication module, the detection module is used to detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device and send the detected clothes information to the processing module, and the processing module generates a washing program instruction according to the clothes information And send the washing program instruction to the first communication module, the first communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the washing machine, the first communication module receives the washing program instruction and sends the washing program instruction to the washing machine.

The present invention also provides a washing machine control method, including the following steps:

establishing a communication connection between the washing machine and the clothes processing device;

Receiving information, the receiving information includes receiving clothing information from the laundry processing device and generating and executing a washing program according to the clothing information, or receiving a washing program instruction generated by the laundry processing device and executing the washing program in the received washing program instruction ;

The clothing information includes at least one or more of weight, material, type, volume, stain, storage time, humidity, and odor value.

In the above technical solution, before receiving the information, it also includes:

Receive washing instructions;

generating an information request according to the washing instruction, and sending the information request to the laundry treatment device; and/or

The control method of the washing machine also includes:

establishing a communication link between the washing machine and the washing machine and/or the clothes folding machine;

Send the received laundry information or washing program instructions to the clothes drying machine and/or clothes stacking machine that is communicatively connected thereto.

The present invention further provides a washing machine. The washing machine includes a control module and a second communication module. The second communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the clothes processing device. The second communication module receives the clothes information from the clothes processing device. The control module according to The laundry information generates and executes a washing program, or the second communication module receives a washing program command generated by the laundry processing device, and the control module executes the washing program in the washing program command.

Among the above-mentioned technical solutions, it also includes:

The washing instruction input module is connected with the control module. The washing instruction input module is used to input the washing instruction. The control module generates an information request according to the input washing instruction, and the second communication module sends the information request to the clothes processing device.

The present invention designs and uses the clothes treatment device such as a clothes dryer or a clothes care machine as a "dirty clothes basket". The humid environment of the washing machine is more conducive to the storage of dirty clothes, avoiding the situation where dirty clothes breed bacteria for a long time and produce peculiar smell. It is economical and practical, and the detection module of the laundry treatment device can be further used to detect dirty clothes, and the laundry treatment device and the washing machine can be linked to achieve the purpose of user convenience.

The clothes information detected by the clothes treatment device can be used to judge whether the washing conditions are met, so as to realize the function of the clothes treatment device to remind the user to wash clothes in time, and avoid the situation that the user forgets to cause the dirty clothes to stay in the clothes treatment device for too long. To improve the user experience, it can also be used as the basis for setting the washing program, so that the washing machine or the clothes processing device itself can generate a suitable washing program based on the detected clothing information, improve the washing effect, and save the process of re-detection of the washing machine and manual setting by the user The process, the product is more intelligent and automatic.

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

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings, as a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and the schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute improper limitations to the present invention. Apparently, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to these drawings without any creative work. In the attached picture:

Fig. 1 is a schematic flow diagram of a control method of a clothes treatment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a schematic flow diagram of a control method of a washing machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic flow diagram of a control method of a clothes dryer in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a three-dimensional structure diagram of a washing machine and a clothes dryer in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a front structural diagram of a washing machine, a clothes dryer and a clothes folding machine in one embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a three-dimensional structure diagram of a washing machine, a clothes dryer and a clothes care machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram of linkage between various devices in an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a schematic block diagram of linkage among various devices in another embodiment of the present invention.

100. Washing machine; 200. Clothes dryer; 300. Clothes folding machine; 400. Clothes care machine.

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

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention , but not 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", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner" and "outer" are based on The orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as Limitations on the Invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it may be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in specific situations.

A method for controlling a clothes treating device, a clothes treating device, a method for controlling a washing machine 100 and a washing machine 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to figures.

The embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling a clothes treatment device, wherein, as shown in FIG. 4 , FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the clothes treatment device can be any One or two, the clothes dryer 200 is a device for drying wet clothes, the clothes processed by the clothes dryer 200 save the process of drying, and are easy to use, and the clothes care machine 400 is a device for caring for clothes , the clothes care machine 400 has functions such as drying, deodorizing, sterilizing, fumigation and/or wrinkle removal.

The control method provided in this embodiment can be applied to both the clothes dryer 200 and the clothes care machine 400 . Specifically, for the purpose of keeping the room tidy and clean, ordinary families generally store dirty clothes in a unified manner, such as placing dirty clothes in a laundry basket, which has the problems of taking up space for the laundry basket and excessive household equipment, and usually the laundry basket only serves as a The function and function of the laundry basket are single, if some additional functions such as weighing are set on the laundry basket, and the user is reminded to perform laundry operations after certain conditions are met, this will lead to a higher cost of the laundry basket and difficult promotion.

There are also users who use the washing machine 100 as a "dirty laundry basket". However, due to its special structure and functional characteristics, the interior of the washing machine 100 is relatively closed, has poor air permeability, and is relatively humid. Putting dirty clothes in it will breed bacteria after a certain period of time. smell.

In order to solve the above problems, this embodiment design uses the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 as an example as a "dirty clothes basket", and the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 is used as a device for drying clothes. It has the advantages of air permeability and dryness. Compared with the humid environment of the washing machine 100, it is more conducive to the storage of dirty clothes, avoiding the situation where dirty clothes breed bacteria for a long time and produce peculiar smell. At the same time, the existing equipment in the family is used to store dirty clothes. The separate laundry basket device is omitted, which is more economical and practical. The detection module of the laundry treatment device can be further used to detect dirty laundry, and the laundry treatment device and the washing machine 100 can be linked to achieve the purpose of user convenience.

As shown in FIG. 1, the control method of the clothes treatment device provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

S101: Detect information of clothes stored in a clothes processing device.

The laundry treatment device is used as a device for storing dirty clothes. Users keep storing dirty clothes in the laundry treatment device in daily life to keep the room clean and tidy. Using the detection modules (such as weight sensors, humidity sensors, odor sensors, Stain sensor, image acquisition element, timing element, etc.) to detect clothing information, clothing information at least includes one or more of weight, material, type, volume, stain, storage time, humidity, and odor value.

The detected clothing information can be used to judge whether the washing conditions are met, so as to realize the function of the laundry processing device to remind the user to wash in time, avoid the situation that the user forgets to cause the dirty laundry to stay in the laundry processing device for too long, and improve the user experience , can also be used as the basis for setting the washing program, so that the washing machine 100 or the clothes processing device itself can generate a suitable washing program according to the detected clothes information, improve the washing effect, and save the process of re-detection of the washing machine 100 and the manual setting of the user Processes and products are more intelligent and automated.

S102: Establish a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the washing machine 100.

Specifically, in this embodiment, a communication connection can be established between the clothes treatment device and the washing machine 100 through a wireless network or a wired network, so that the clothes treatment device can transmit information to the washing machine 100, or it is also possible to further make the connection between the clothes treatment device and the washing machine 100 able to transfer information to each other. More specifically, the laundry processing device in this embodiment is provided with a first communication module, and the washing machine 100 is provided with a second communication module, and the first communication module and the second communication module establish a communication connection, so as to realize the communication between.

It should be noted that the washing machine 100 in this embodiment may be a washing machine 100 with a washing and dehydrating function, or may be an integrated washing and drying machine with a washing, washing and drying function.

S103: Execute the step of sending information. The step of sending information includes sending laundry information to the washing machine 100 or generating and sending a washing program instruction to the washing machine 100 according to the detected laundry information.

Wherein, the washing program instruction may include information such as washing mode, washing time, amount of laundry treatment agent, water amount and the like.

In one example, the laundry processing device sends the detected laundry information to the washing machine 100 that is communicatively connected to it, so that the washing machine 100 can generate an appropriate washing program according to the laundry information, so that the washing machine 100 performs the functions of analyzing and processing the information, and the laundry The processing device only needs the functions of detection and transmission, which saves the data processing process of the clothing processing device, reduces the work complexity of the clothing processing device, and improves the work efficiency of the product.

It is worth noting that in this example, the clothes processing device can send the clothes information detected each time to the washing machine 100, or it can detect the clothes information and send all the clothes information to the washing machine 100 when the washing conditions are met, so as to reduce the The number of communications between the laundry processing device and the washing machine 100 reduces energy consumption.

In another example, the laundry processing device generates a washing program instruction according to the detected laundry information, and sends the washing program instruction to the washing machine 100, so that the laundry processing device performs the functions of analyzing and processing information, and the laundry processing device only needs to analyze The processed washing program instruction is sent to the washing machine 100, so that the washing machine 100 can directly execute the corresponding washing program according to the washing program instruction, which reduces the data transmission pressure of the clothes processing device, and saves the washing machine 100 at the same time. The process of processing data, the washing machine 100 works more efficient.

In order to better realize the function of reminding the user to do laundry in time, in some embodiments, the control method of the clothes treatment device further includes the following steps:

Determine whether the laundry information meets the preset washing conditions, and if so, send a reminder message.

Wherein, the reminding information includes sound reminding information, image reminding information and/or text reminding information and the like. Remind the user to do laundry in time through the reminder message.

Further, the control method of the laundry treatment device further includes the following steps:

Establishing a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the terminal;

Send reminder information to the terminal.

By sending the reminder information to the terminal in time to remind the user, avoid the situation that the user cannot receive the reminder.

In some embodiments, before performing the step of sending information, it also includes:

It is judged whether the clothing information satisfies the preset washing condition, and if so, the step of sending information is performed.

In this embodiment, after detecting the clothing information, it is first judged whether the preset washing conditions are satisfied, and then all the clothing information is sent to the washing machine 100 after the conditions are satisfied, or the washing program instructions are generated according to all the clothing information, and the washing program instructions are sent to the washing machine 100, thus reducing the number of communications between the laundry processing device and the washing machine 100, reducing product energy consumption.

Among them, the preset washing conditions include any one of the weight of the clothes reaching the preset weight, the volume of the clothes reaching the preset volume, the storage time of the clothes reaching the preset time, the humidity of the clothes reaching the preset humidity, and the odor value of the clothes reaching the preset odor value or Various combinations. Of course, those skilled in the art can also set other conditions according to specific usage requirements.

It should be noted that the preset weight, preset volume, preset duration, preset humidity, and preset odor values mentioned above can be set by the manufacturer, or can be set by the user according to the needs. Specific values are limited.

Further, if the laundry information does not meet the preset washing conditions, it is judged whether an information request from the washing machine 100 is received, and if so, the step of sending information is performed.

In this way, even if the clothes have not yet reached the washing conditions, if the user needs to wash, he can also start the washing machine 100. After the washing machine 100 starts, he can send an information request to the clothes processing device to request the clothes processing device to send the clothes information it detects or the washing program it generates. The instructions are sent to the washing machine 100, and the clothes processing device sends clothes information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100 in response to the information request after receiving the information request.

That is to say, in the control method of the laundry processing device provided in this embodiment, there are at least two ways to trigger the laundry processing device to send laundry information or washing program instructions, one is that the laundry information meets the preset washing conditions, and the other is that the washing machine receives The information request of 100, the two methods do not conflict, but any one can trigger the clothes processing device to send clothes information or washing program instructions.

In the way of receiving the information request from the washing machine 100, in more detail, the control method of the laundry treatment device includes the following steps:

receiving an information request from the washing machine 100;

In response to the information request of the washing machine 100 , the laundry information is sent to the washing machine 100 or a washing program instruction is generated and sent to the washing machine 100 according to the detected laundry information.

It can be understood that if the laundry information meets the preset washing conditions, but the laundry processing device does not detect that the laundry has decreased, that is, although the preset washing conditions are met, but the user does not wash, the laundry processing device can continue to detect , until the user starts washing, then all the laundry information is sent to the washing machine 100 or a washing program instruction is generated according to all the laundry information.

In some embodiments, before performing the step of sending information, it also includes:

Obtain the current state of the washing machine 100;

Judging whether the current state of the washing machine 100 is a standby state;

If yes, perform the step of sending information, if not, store the clothing information or washing program instructions, or establish a communication connection between the clothing processing device and the terminal, and send the clothing information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the clothing information or washing program instructions can be It is sent to the washing machine 100 via the terminal.

Before sending clothing information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100, first obtain the current state of the washing machine 100, and judge whether the current washing machine 100 is in a standby state. In the waiting state, clothing information or washing program instructions can be sent to the washing machine 100. If the power supply of the current washing machine 100 is not connected or the power supply is turned on but the washing machine 100 is in the working state, it indicates that the current washing machine 100 is not in the waiting state. At this time, it is impossible to send the clothing information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100 or the transmission will interfere with the operation of the washing machine 100, then store the clothing information or washing program instructions or send the clothing information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the clothing information or washing program instructions can be It is sent to the washing machine 100 via the terminal.

Further, after storing the laundry information or washing program instructions, it also includes:

It is judged whether an information request from the washing machine 100 is received, and if so, the stored clothes information or washing program instruction is sent to the washing machine 100 .

After the washing machine 100 is able to perform the washing work, the laundry processing device sends the laundry information to the washing machine 100 in time.

It can be understood that when there are clothes dryers, clothes stackers 300 and other equipment in the family, in order to further enhance the performance Linkage can be set centered on the clothes processing device (such as the clothes dryer 200 and the clothes care machine 400), so that the washing machine 100, the clothes dryer, the clothes folding machine 300 and other equipment can be respectively connected with the clothes treatment device to realize the clothes treatment The device is capable of communicating information with various devices.

The control methods of the laundry treatment device and different devices are described in detail below.

Specific embodiment one

The control method of the clothes treatment device also includes the following steps:

Establishing a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the clothes dryer;

The step of sending information also includes sending the laundry information to the clothes dryer communicatively connected thereto, so that the clothes dryer generates control instructions according to the clothes information.

In this way, the laundry processing device sends the detected information to the laundry machine, so that the laundry machine can generate its own control instructions according to the laundry information.

Furthermore, the sending of the laundry information to the clothes dryer that is communicatively connected thereto specifically includes:

receiving washing time information from the washing machine 100;

The step of sending information also includes updating the washing time information to the clothes information to form new clothes information, and sending the new clothes information to the clothes dryer.

In this way, the clothes drying machine can determine the approximate drying time according to the washing time information, so as to raise and lower the drying rod of the clothes drying machine to a suitable position in advance according to the drying time, so as to improve the user experience.

Specific embodiment two

The control method of the clothes treatment device also includes the following steps:

Establish a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the folding machine 300;

The step of sending information also includes sending the clothes information to the clothes folding machine 300 which is communicatively connected thereto, so that the clothes folding machine 300 generates control instructions according to the clothes information.

In this way, the clothes processing device can send the detected information to the clothes folding machine 300, so that the clothes folding machine 300 can generate its own control instructions according to the clothes information.

Specific embodiment three

The control method of the clothes treatment device also includes the following steps:

Establishing a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the terminal;

The step of sending information also includes sending laundry information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the laundry information or washing program instructions can be sent to the washing machine 100 via the terminal.

The terminals include mobile terminals such as mobile phones and tablet computers, and may also be computer terminal devices, which will not be listed here.

In this way, the clothes processing device sends the detected information to the terminal, and the terminal communicates with the washing machine 100 to send the clothes information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100, so that if the washing machine 100 is not in the waiting state, through The terminal transfers the information to avoid the situation that the clothing processing device misses sending the clothing information to the washing machine 100. At the same time, the terminal relays the clothing information, which not only plays a role in reminding the user, but also does not require the clothing processing device to store the clothing information, reducing the burden of storing data in the clothing processing device. pressure.

Of course, those skilled in the art can also set the terminal to communicate with equipment such as the clothes dryer and the clothes folder 300, and send the clothes information to the clothes dryer, the clothes folder 300 and other equipment connected thereto through the terminal.

It is worth noting that the above specific embodiments may be implemented independently or simultaneously, and there is no conflict between them.

In some embodiments, the control method of the laundry treatment device further includes the following steps:

receiving washing time information from the washing machine 100;

The clothes processing device generates a drying program/clothes care program according to the clothes information and washing time information;

Run the drying program/clothes care programme.

In this embodiment, the laundry processing device receives the washing time information of the washing machine 100, so that the approximate washing end time can be determined according to the washing time information, and the laundry processing device generates a drying program/clothing care program ( When the clothes processing device is a clothes dryer 200, it generates a drying program, and when the clothes processing device is a clothes care machine 400, it generates a clothes care program), and the clothes treatment device can perform preparatory work in advance according to the drying program/clothes care program, Improve product efficiency.

The embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention provides a clothes treatment device, which is suitable for executing the control method of the clothes treatment device described in any one of the above embodiments.

In a specific embodiment, the clothes processing device includes a detection module and a first communication module, the detection module is used to detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device and send the detected clothes information to the first communication module, the first communication The modules are used to establish a communication connection with the washing machine 100 , and the first communication module receives the clothes information from the detection module and sends the clothes information to the washing machine 100 .

In another specific embodiment, the clothes processing device includes a detection module, a processing module and a first communication module, the detection module is used to detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device and send the detected clothes information to the processing module, and the processing The module generates a washing program instruction according to the clothing information and sends the washing program instruction to the first communication module. The first communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the washing machine 100. The first communication module receives the washing program instruction and sends the washing program instruction to the washing machine 100. .

Regarding the detection module, in detail, the detection module includes any one or more of the following:

The detection module is a weight sensor for detecting weight; the detection module is a humidity sensor for detecting humidity; the detection module is an odor sensor for detecting odor; the detection module is a stain sensor for detecting stains; The infrared element of the infrared image; the detection module is the timing element for obtaining the storage duration, etc., which will not be listed here.

For the beneficial effects of the above two specific embodiments, reference may be made to the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned embodiment of the first aspect, and no further details are given here.

Further, the clothes processing device of this embodiment also includes an information transmission instruction input module, which is connected to the first communication module, and is used to send an information transmission instruction to the first communication module, so that the first communication module sends the clothing information Or the washing program instruction is sent to the washing machine 100 .

For example, the information transmission command input module is a button provided on the control panel of the laundry processing device, and the user controls the laundry processing device to transmit information to the washing machine by triggering the information transmission command input module.

It should be noted that the information transmission instruction input module is not limited by whether the clothing information satisfies the preset washing conditions, as long as the user triggers the information transmission instruction input module, the laundry processing device can send clothing information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100 .

Moreover, the information transmission command input module of this embodiment provides a new way in addition to the two ways of triggering the clothes processing device to send clothes information or washing program instructions introduced in the previous embodiments, and the three ways are not the same. There is no conflict, but any one can trigger the laundry processing device to send laundry information or washing program instructions.

The embodiment of the third aspect of the present invention provides a control method of the washing machine 100, and the control method of the washing machine 100 provided in this embodiment is interactive with the control method of the laundry treatment device provided in the embodiment of the first aspect. .

The control method of the washing machine 100 includes the following steps:

S201: Establish a communication connection between the washing machine 100 and the clothes processing device;

S202: Receive information, receiving information includes receiving clothing information from the laundry processing device and generating and executing a washing program according to the clothing information, or receiving a washing program instruction generated by the laundry processing device and executing the washing program in the received washing program instruction .

The clothing information includes at least one or more of weight, material, type, volume, stain, storage time, humidity, and odor value.

In this embodiment, the washing machine 100 receives the laundry information and/or washing program instructions from the laundry processing device, which saves the process of re-detection of the washing machine 100 and the process of manual setting by the user, and the product is more intelligent and automatic, and saves During the detection time of the washing machine 100, the work of the washing machine 100 is more efficient.

In some embodiments, in order to deal with the situation that the clothing information does not meet the preset washing conditions, but the user needs to wash, the setting further includes the following steps before receiving the information:

Receive washing instructions;

An information request is generated according to the washing instruction, and the information request is sent to the laundry processing device.

In this embodiment, the washing machine 100 receives a washing instruction triggered by the user, generates an information request according to the washing instruction and sends it to the laundry processing device, so that the laundry processing device sends the laundry information or the washing program instruction to the washing machine 100 after receiving the information request.

In more detail, the washing machine 100 includes a washing instruction input module. After the user triggers the washing instruction input module, the washing machine 100 can respond to the washing instruction. Furthermore, the washing instruction input module is a button arranged on the control panel of the washing machine 100, wherein the button can be For a button with an independent function, it is also possible to integrate the washing instruction input module on the start button of the washing machine 100. When the user triggers the start button, the washing machine 100 can respond to the washing instruction.

It can be understood that when there are clothes dryers, clothes stackers 300 and other equipment in the family, in order to further improve the performance Linkage can be set to communicate with equipment such as the washing machine 100 and the laundry machine 300, so that the washing machine 100 can transmit information with each equipment.

The control methods of the washing machine 100 and different devices will be described in detail below.

Specific embodiment one

The control method of the washing machine 100 also includes:

Establish a communication connection between the washing machine 100 and the clothes dryer;

The received laundry information or washing program instructions are sent to the clothes drying machine that is communicatively connected thereto.

In this way, the washing machine 100 sends the laundry information or the washing program instruction to the clothes dryer, so that the clothes dryer can generate its own control instructions according to the clothes information or the washing program instruction.

Specific embodiment two

The control method of the washing machine 100 also includes:

Establish a communication connection between the washing machine 100 and the folding machine 300;

The received laundry information or washing program instructions are sent to the laundry folding machine 300 which is communicatively connected thereto.

In this way, the washing machine 100 sends the laundry information or washing program instructions to the clothes stacker 300, so that the clothes stacker 300 can generate its own control commands according to the clothes information or the washing program instructions.

Specific embodiment three

The control method of the washing machine 100 also includes the following steps:

Establish a communication connection between the washing machine 100 and the terminal;

An information request is sent to the terminal, so that the terminal sends laundry information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100 in response to the information request.

The terminals include mobile terminals such as mobile phones and tablet computers, and may also be computer terminal devices, which will not be listed here.

In this way, the clothes processing device sends the detected information to the terminal, and the terminal communicates with the washing machine 100 to send the clothes information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100, so that if the washing machine 100 is not in the waiting state, through The terminal transfers the information to avoid the situation that the clothing processing device misses sending the clothing information to the washing machine 100. At the same time, the terminal relays the clothing information, which not only plays a role in reminding the user, but also does not require the clothing processing device to store the clothing information, reducing the burden of storing data in the clothing processing device. pressure.

It is worth noting that the above specific embodiments may be implemented independently or simultaneously, and there is no conflict between them.

It should be noted that the difference between the control method of the washing machine 100 and different devices and the control method of the aforementioned clothes treatment device and different devices is that, as shown in FIG. 8 , the control method of the aforementioned clothes treatment device and different devices is With the clothes processing device as the center, equipment such as the washing machine 100, the clothes dryer, and the clothes folding machine 300 are respectively connected to the clothes treatment device by communication, and the clothes treatment device sends clothes information or washing program instructions to each device; as shown in Figure 7, However, the information transmission between the washing machine 100 and the control methods of different devices is transmitted step by step. Specifically, it starts with the clothes processing device, and the clothes processing device sends clothes information or washing program instructions to the washing machine 100, and the washing machine 100 then sends the clothes Information or washing program instructions are sent to the clothes drying machine and/or the clothes folding machine 300 .

The embodiment of the fourth aspect of the present invention provides a washing machine 100, which is suitable for implementing the control method of the washing machine 100 described in any one of the above embodiments.

In a specific embodiment, the washing machine 100 includes a control module and a second communication module, the second communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the laundry processing device, wherein the second communication module receives the laundry information from the laundry processing device, and the control module according to Laundry information generates and executes a washing program.

In another specific embodiment, the second communication module receives the washing program instruction generated by the laundry processing device, and the control module executes the washing program in the washing program instruction.

For the beneficial effects of the washing machine 100 provided by the above two specific embodiments, reference may be made to the beneficial effects of the above third embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

In some embodiments, in order to deal with the situation that the clothing information does not meet the preset washing conditions, but the user needs to wash, the washing machine 100 is set to further include a washing instruction input module, which is connected to the control module, and the washing instruction input module is used for inputting For a washing instruction, the control module generates an information request according to the input washing instruction, and the second communication module sends the information request to the laundry processing device.

After the user triggers the washing instruction input module, the washing machine 100 can respond to the washing instruction. Further, the washing instruction input module is a button arranged on the control panel of the washing machine 100, wherein the button can be a button with an independent function, or it can be a button for washing The instruction input module is integrated on the start button of the washing machine 100, and when the user triggers the start button, the washing machine 100 can respond to the washing instruction.

The embodiment of the fifth aspect of the present invention provides a household equipment system. The household equipment system includes the laundry processing device and the washing machine 100 described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the laundry processing device is suitable for performing the laundry processing described in any of the above embodiments. The washing machine 100 is suitable for implementing the control method of the washing machine 100 described in any one of the above-mentioned embodiments.

specific embodiment

In this embodiment, the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 is used as a "dirty laundry basket", and the laundry is placed in the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400, and the detection by the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 itself Function to detect whether the condition for washing has been reached. The clothes dryer 200 or clothes care machine 400 is used as a device for drying clothes, and compared with the humid environment of the washing machine 100 , it is more conducive to the storage of dirty clothes.

The detection functions of the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 include weighing, image recognition, infrared devices, etc. The weighing can use motors or load cells, etc. The image recognition can assist in identifying the amount or material of the clothes, and the infrared sensor can To identify the dryness and humidity of the laundry to be washed, one or more combinations of them can be used to determine whether the washing requirements have been met. Or start counting after the first piece of clothing is put in, and judge whether it needs to be washed after reaching a certain period of time. Among them, in the automatic state, it is determined whether to wash according to the amount of clothes or the storage time, unless there is user intervention in advance, the user's operation shall prevail.

After it is determined that washing is required, the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 sends the detected information of the clothes to be washed to the interconnected washing machine 100 to complete the setting of the washing program of the clothes to be washed.

The following takes the clothes dryer 200 as an example to describe in detail.

a specific implementation

As shown in FIG. 7 , the clothes dryer 200 is communicatively connected to the washing machine 100, and can send laundry processing information to the washing machine 100 (the laundry processing information can be the aforementioned laundry information or washing program instructions), and the washing machine 100 can also send its own The laundry processing information is fed back to the dryer 200 . In the case of using the clothes dryer 200 for drying, the clothes dryer 200 is communicatively connected with the clothes stacker 300, and can send laundry processing information to the clothes stacker 300, thereby completing the information transmission process of washing-drying-stacking.

In the case of using a clothes dryer to dry clothes, the clothes dryer 200 is communicatively connected to the washing machine 100, and can send laundry processing information to the washing machine 100, and the washing machine 100 is communicatively connected to the clothes dryer, and the washing machine 100 can send clothes to the clothes dryer. processing information. The clothes dryer is in communication connection with the clothes folding machine 300, and the clothes clothes drying machine can send clothes processing information to the clothes folding machine 300, thereby completing the information transmission process of washing-drying-folding.

Another specific embodiment

As shown in FIG. 8 , the clothes dryer 200 is connected to the washing machine 100 , the clothes dryer and the clothes stacker 300 respectively, and the clothes dryer 200 can send clothes processing information to the washing machine 100 , the clothes dryer and the clothes folder 300 respectively, and at the same time The washing machine 100 can also feed back its own laundry processing information to the clothes dryer 200 .

The process of triggering the dryer 200 to transmit information includes the following steps:

S301: The clothes dryer 200 stores clothes and completes the record storage of clothes information;

S302: Determine whether the clothing information meets the preset washing conditions;

If so, execute S303: send the laundry information to the washing machine 100, or send the washing program instruction to the washing machine 100, so as to automatically complete the setting of the program;

If not, execute S304: judge whether an information request is received, if yes, execute S303, otherwise continue to execute S301.

After the clothes dryer 200 sends the clothes information or washing program instruction to the washing machine 100, the washing machine 100 continues to perform the laundry work, and after the washing is finished, the clothes dryer 200 continues to perform the drying work, and the clothes stacker 300 continues to perform the clothes stacking work, and the process is completed. Linkage of household equipment.

The control method of the clothes care machine 400 may be performed with reference to the above-mentioned clothes dryer 200 .

The present invention has the following advantages:

1. The clothes dryer 200 or clothes care machine 400 is used as a storage device for clothes to be washed, eliminating the need for a dirty clothes basket;

2. Use the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 to detect the information of the clothes to be washed, and send the clothes information to the connected washing machine 100, and automatically complete the setting of the washing program of the washing machine 100, realizing intelligence and automation;

3. The clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 can only send the clothes information to the next-level processing equipment such as the washing machine 100, and then the washing machine 100 will pass it down step by step or the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 at the same time. Follow-up clothing processing equipment, information transmission is more flexible;

4. The start of information transmission can be triggered by the washing instruction or reaching the washing conditions set by the user, which is easier to meet different use needs and the product use effect is better;

5. The set washing conditions may be the weight, volume or storage time of the stored laundry. An odor sensor is installed in either the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 to detect any one or more of the smell thresholds, so as to remind the user in time and prevent the clothes from becoming smelly during storage time;

6. The starting point of the clothes care cycle is the clothes dryer 200 or the clothes care machine 400 .

7. The control method of the present invention can use the existing laundry processing equipment to complete the storage of the laundry and the detection of the laundry information, which can be realized locally and is not affected by the connection status with the peripheral network.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, when the technical content of the above hints can be used to make some changes or be modified into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but all the content that does not deviate from the technical solution of the present invention, the technical essence of the present invention is Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made in the above embodiments still fall within the scope of the solutions of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A method for controlling a clothes treatment device, comprising the following steps:

   Detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device;

   Establishing a communication connection between the clothes processing device and the washing machine;

   Execute the step of sending information, the step of sending information includes sending clothing information to the washing machine or generating and sending washing program instructions to the washing machine according to the detected clothing information;

   The clothing information includes at least one or more of weight, material, type, volume, stain, storage time, humidity, and odor value.
2. The control method of the laundry processing device according to claim 1, further comprising: before performing the step of sending information:

   Judging whether the clothing information satisfies the preset washing conditions, if so, performing the step of sending information;

   The preset washing conditions include any one of the weight of the clothes reaching the preset weight, the volume of the clothes reaching the preset volume, the storage time of the clothes reaching the preset time, the humidity of the clothes reaching the preset humidity, and the odor value of the clothes reaching the preset odor value or Various combinations.
3. The control method of the laundry treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that:

   If the laundry information does not meet the preset washing conditions, it is judged whether an information request from the washing machine is received, and if so, the step of sending information is performed.
4. According to the control method of the laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, it is characterized in that, before performing the step of sending information, it also includes:

   Obtain the current state of the washing machine;

   Determine whether the current state of the washing machine is a standby state;

   If yes, perform the step of sending information, if not, store the clothing information or washing program instructions, or establish a communication connection between the clothing processing device and the terminal, and send the clothing information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the clothing information or washing program instructions Instructions can be sent to the washing machine via the terminal;

   Preferably, after storing the laundry information or washing program instructions, it further includes:

   It is judged whether the information request from the washing machine is received, and if so, the stored clothes information or washing program instruction is sent to the washing machine.
5. The method for controlling a laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

   Establishing a communication connection between the laundry treatment device and the clothes drying machine and/or clothes folding machine;

   The step of sending information also includes sending the clothes information to the clothes dryer and/or clothes folder communicatively connected thereto, so that the clothes clothes dryer and/or clothes folder generate control instructions according to the clothes information; and/or

   Establishing a communication connection between the laundry processing device and the terminal;

   The step of sending information also includes sending clothing information or washing program instructions to the terminal, so that the clothing information or washing program instructions can be sent to the washing machine via the terminal; and/or

   Receive washing time information from the washing machine;

   The clothes processing device generates a drying program/clothes care program according to the clothes information and washing time information;

   Run the drying program/clothes care programme.
6. A clothes processing device, characterized in that it comprises:

   The clothes processing device includes a detection module and a first communication module, the detection module is used to detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device and sends the detected clothes information to the first communication module, and the first communication module is used to establish communication with the washing machine connected, the first communication module receives the clothing information from the detection module and sends the clothing information to the washing machine; or

   The clothes treatment device includes a detection module, a processing module and a first communication module, the detection module is used to detect the information of the clothes stored in the clothes treatment device and send the detected clothes information to the processing module, and the processing module generates a washing program instruction according to the clothes information And send the washing program instruction to the first communication module, the first communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the washing machine, the first communication module receives the washing program instruction and sends the washing program instruction to the washing machine.
7. A control method for a washing machine, comprising the following steps:

   establishing a communication connection between the washing machine and the clothes processing device;

   Receiving information, the receiving information includes receiving clothing information from the laundry processing device and generating and executing a washing program according to the clothing information, or receiving a washing program instruction generated by the laundry processing device and executing the washing program in the received washing program instruction ;

   The clothing information includes at least one or more of weight, material, type, volume, stain, storage time, humidity, and odor value.
8. The control method of the washing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that:

   Before receiving information also include:

   Receive washing instructions;

   generating an information request according to the washing instruction, and sending the information request to the laundry treatment device; and/or

   The control method of the washing machine also includes:

   establishing a communication link between the washing machine and the washing machine and/or the clothes folding machine;

   Send the received laundry information or washing program instructions to the clothes drying machine and/or clothes stacking machine that is communicatively connected thereto.
9. A washing machine, characterized in that,

   The washing machine includes a control module and a second communication module, the second communication module is used to establish a communication connection with the clothes processing device, wherein the second communication module receives the clothes information from the clothes treatment device, and the control module generates and executes a washing program according to the clothes information, Or the second communication module receives the washing program instruction generated by the laundry processing device, and the control module executes the washing program in the washing program instruction.
10. The washing machine according to claim 9, further comprising:

    The washing instruction input module is connected with the control module. The washing instruction input module is used to input the washing instruction. The control module generates an information request according to the input washing instruction, and the second communication module sends the information request to the clothes processing device.

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