U.S. patent application number 15/573028 was filed with the patent office on 2018-05-24 for method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent and washing machine.
This patent application is currently assigned to QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.. The applicant listed for this patent is QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.. Invention is credited to Dafeng FANG, Ying LU, Kai XUE, Lin YANG, Liangliang YU.
Application Number | 20180142397 15/573028 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57248711 |
Filed Date | 2018-05-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180142397 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
YANG; Lin ; et al. |
May 24, 2018 |
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POURING OF LAUNDRY DETERGENT AND WASHING
MACHINE
Abstract
A washing machine calculates corresponding first pouring amount
of the laundry detergent based on acquired information and displays
the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent. The washing
machine detects and judges a variable of the first pouring amount
of the laundry detergent to form a second pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, the washing procedure is started, and the
washing machine pours the laundry detergent at a first pouring
amount or a second pouring amount of the laundry detergent. The
invention further provides a washing machine which includes an
automatic pouring device, a computer board and a display screen,
wherein the automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring
amount of the laundry detergent calculated by the computer board,
and the display screen is used for displaying the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of
the laundry detergent in real time.
Inventors: |
YANG; Lin; (Shandong,
CN) ; YU; Liangliang; (Shandong, CN) ; XUE;
Kai; (Shandong, CN) ; FANG; Dafeng; (Shandong,
CN) ; LU; Ying; (Shandong, CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD. |
Shandong |
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CN |
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Assignee: |
QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO.,
LTD.
Shandong
CN
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Family ID: |
57248711 |
Appl. No.: |
15/573028 |
Filed: |
November 23, 2015 |
PCT Filed: |
November 23, 2015 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/CN2015/095299 |
371 Date: |
November 9, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
D06F 39/02 20130101;
D06F 2202/085 20130101; D06F 2204/08 20130101; D06F 33/00 20130101;
D06F 2212/02 20130101; D06F 2202/02 20130101; D06F 2204/02
20130101; D06F 2210/00 20130101; D06F 34/18 20200201; D06F 2202/10
20130101 |
International
Class: |
D06F 33/02 20060101
D06F033/02; D06F 39/00 20060101 D06F039/00; D06F 39/02 20060101
D06F039/02 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
May 12, 2015 |
CN |
201510239617.3 |
Claims
1. A method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent,
comprising: after being started, a washing machine calculating
corresponding first pouring amount of a laundry detergent based on
acquired information and displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, the washing machine detecting and judging a
variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent to
form a second pouring amount of the laundry detergent, starting
washing procedure, and the washing machine pouring the laundry
detergent at the first pouring amount or the second pouring amount
of the laundry detergent.
2. The method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 1, wherein the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is calculated by a computer board of the washing
machine based on acquired washing procedure information, and/or set
water level information, and/or clothes smudginess degree
information.
3. The method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 2, wherein the clothes smudginess degree is
calculated by the computer board of the washing machine after the
computer board acquires clothes type information, clothes material
information, clothes weight information and information of a type
of smudge on the clothes.
4. The method for controlling the pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 1, wherein the variable of the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent is an increased or reduced pouring
amount of the laundry detergent set by users, the computer board of
the washing machine detects and judges the increased or reduced
pouring amount of the laundry detergent and recalculates based on
the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent to obtain the
second pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
5. The method for controlling the pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 4, wherein the variable of the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent is determined by users based on the
clothes smudginess degree and the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent displayed on the washing machine: when the
variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent is a
positive value, the pouring amount of the laundry detergent is
increased on the basis of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent to form the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent, and when the variable of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is a negative value, the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is reduced on the basis of the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent to form the second pouring amount
of the laundry detergent.
6. The method for controlling the pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 4, wherein when the variable of the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent is zero, it indicates that
users do not increase or reduce the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent, the computer board of the washing machine does not
change the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent, and the
second pouring amount of the laundry detergent is equal to the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
7. The method for controlling the pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 1, wherein the variable of the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent is calculated by the computer board
of the washing machine based on the acquired clothes type
information, clothes material information, clothes weight
information and information of the type of smudge on the clothes in
combination with the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent
displayed on the washing machine.
8. The method for controlling the pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 1, comprising: 1) starting the washing machine;
2) the washing machine acquiring a water level information and
washing procedure information set by users, and calculating and
displaying the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent; 3)
the washing machine detecting and judging whether a variable of the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent set by users is
received; 4) if the judgment result is yes, then executing step 5),
and if the judgment result is no, then the washing machine starting
the washing procedure and pouring the laundry detergent based on
the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent; 5) the washing
machine recalculating the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent based on the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent and the variable of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent; and 6) the washing machine starting the washing
procedure and pouring the laundry detergent based on the second
pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
9. The method for controlling the pouring of laundry detergent
according to claim 8, wherein step 5) further includes: 51) the
washing machine displaying the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent; 52) the washing machine judging whether the information
that users confirm to pour the laundry detergent based on the
second pouring amount is received; and 53) if the judgment result
is yes, then executing step 6), and if the judgment result is no,
the washing machine starting the washing procedure and pouring the
laundry detergent based on the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent.
10. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 1, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
11. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 2, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
12. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 3, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
13. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 4, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
14. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 5, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
15. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 6, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
16. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 7, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
17. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 8, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
18. A washing machine using the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent according to claim 9, comprising an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of
washing machines, and specifically relates to a method for
controlling pouring of laundry detergent and a washing machine.
BACKGROUND
[0002] As users' requirement for standards and quality of life
gradually improves, multiple models of washing machines available
on the market now are provided with an automatic pouring function.
However, for the pouring amount of laundry detergent used in each
laundry, the pouring amount is often determined by a computer board
based on water level or clothes smudginess degree selected by
users. Users cannot visually watch the specific pouring amount
during each laundry, nor can they set by themselves. Therefore,
users often complain that the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent defaulted by a washing machine does not satisfy their
requirements.
[0003] A Chinese invention patent with the application number of
201010221057.6 and the title of Pouring Method of Laundry Detergent
is available now. Through the step of selecting clothes smudginess
degree, the laundry detergent of corresponding weight is poured
based on the selected corresponding clothes smudginess degree,
thereby accurately pouring at an amount corresponding to the
clothes smudginess degree and facilitating the operation of users.
Meanwhile, the steps of pouring laundry detergent by hand and
adding laundry detergent by hand can facilitate users to select the
suitable washing mode and use amount of the laundry detergent,
thereby improving the convenience of operation.
[0004] However, the above patent has the following problems:
[0005] Firstly, in the above patent application, the pouring amount
of laundry detergent cannot be displayed, users still cannot
visually watch the pouring amount of the laundry detergent and
cannot directly judge whether the pouring amount satisfies their
requirements. Therefore, users can find out whether the pouring
amount of the laundry detergent satisfies their requirements only
after the washing machine starts to wash.
[0006] Secondly, users can judge whether laundry detergent needs to
be added only after the washing machine begins to wash, and the
washing procedure needs to be paused, thereby interrupting the
washing procedure and influencing the washing efficiency.
[0007] Finally, laundry detergent needs to be added by hands by
users, thereby being not beneficial for the use experience of
users.
[0008] In view of these problems, the present invention is
specifically provided.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
provides a method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent, and
specifically adopts the following technical solutions:
[0010] A method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
includes the following steps: after being started, a washing
machine calculates corresponding first pouring amount of a laundry
detergent based on acquired information and displays the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent; the washing machine
detects and determines a variable of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent to form a second pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, and the washing procedure is started and the
washing machine pours the laundry detergent at a first pouring
amount or a second pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
[0011] Furthermore, the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is calculated by a computer board of a washing machine
based on acquired washing procedure information, and/or set water
level information, and/or clothes smudginess degree
information.
[0012] Furthermore, the clothes smudginess degree is calculated by
the computer board of the washing machine after the computer board
acquires the clothes type information, clothes material
information, clothes weight information and information of types of
smudge on the clothes.
[0013] Furthermore, the variable of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is an increased or reduced pouring amount of the
laundry detergent set by users, the computer board of the washing
machine detects and judges the increased or reduced pouring amount
of the laundry detergent and recalculates based on the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent to obtain the second
pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
[0014] Furthermore, the variable of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is determined by users based on the clothes
smudginess degree and the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent displayed on the washing machine:
[0015] when the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is a positive value, the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is increased on the basis of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent to form the second pouring amount of the
laundry detergent; and
[0016] when the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is a negative value, the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is reduced on the basis of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent to form the second pouring amount of the
laundry detergent.
[0017] Furthermore, if the variable of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent is zero, it indicates that the pouring amount
of the laundry detergent is not increased or reduced, the computer
board of the washing machine does not change the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent, and the second pouring amount of
the laundry detergent is the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent.
[0018] Furthermore, the variable of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is calculated by the computer board of the
washing machine based on the acquired clothes type information,
clothes material information, clothes weight information and
information of the type of smudge on the clothes in combination
with the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent displayed on
the washing machine.
[0019] Specifically, the method for controlling pouring of the
laundry detergent of the present invention includes the following
steps:
[0020] 1) the washing machine is started;
[0021] 2) the washing machine acquires the water level information
and washing procedure information set by users, calculates and
displays the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent;
[0022] 3) the washing machine detects and judges whether the
variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent set
by users is received;
[0023] 4) if the judgment result is yes, then step 5) is executed,
and if the judgment result is no, then the washing machine starts
the washing procedure and pours the laundry detergent based on the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent;
[0024] 5) the washing machine recalculates the second pouring
amount of the laundry detergent based on the first pouring amount
of the laundry detergent and the variable of the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent; and
[0025] 6) the washing machine starts the washing procedure and
pours the laundry detergent based on the second pouring amount of
the laundry detergent.
[0026] Furthermore, step 5) further includes the following
steps:
[0027] 51) the washing machine displays the second pouring amount
of the laundry detergent;
[0028] 52) the washing machine judges whether the information that
users confirm to pour the laundry detergent based on the second
pouring amount is received; and
[0029] 53) if the judgment result is yes, then step 6) is executed,
and if the judgment result is no, the washing machine starts the
washing procedure and pours the laundry detergent based on the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
[0030] The present invention further provides a washing machine
using the above method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent. The washing machine includes an automatic pouring
device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
[0031] In the method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
in the present invention, a washing machine firstly calculates the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent based on information
set by users, and displays the pouring amount to users. Users judge
visually based on the displayed first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent. If users think that the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent satisfies their laundry requirements, the washing
procedure is directly started, and the washing machine pours the
laundry detergent based on the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent. If users think that the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent does not satisfy their laundry requirements, they
can change the first pouring amount by setting a variable of the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent. The washing machine
receives the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent set by users, and recalculates to obtain the second
pouring amount of laundry detergent in combination with the first
pouring amount of laundry detergent. After users confirm, the
washing machine starts the washing procedure and pours the laundry
detergent based on the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent.
[0032] Therefore, the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention has the following
advantages:
[0033] 1) By adopting the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, users can select to pour the
laundry detergent based on the defaulted pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, or can change the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent based on requirements, thereby satisfying individual
laundry requirements.
[0034] 2) By adopting the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent can be displayed to users visually, so that users
can judge whether to increase the laundry detergent or not without
considering the washing condition. Therefore, the present invention
provides a direct basis for users to judge, and is simple and
direct.
[0035] 3) By adopting the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, the washing procedure is
started after users determine the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent, the laundry detergent is poured based on the determined
pouring amount of the laundry detergent. The washing procedure will
not be interrupted and the washing efficiency is improved.
[0036] The washing machine in the present invention can visually
display the pouring amount of laundry detergent to users, provide a
direct basis for users to judge, and can also pour precisely based
on the pouring amount of laundry detergent set by users and satisfy
the laundry requirements of users.
[0037] The method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent and
a washing machine provided by the present invention can solve the
problem that users cannot control the pouring amount of laundry
detergent by themselves when they use the existing washing machine
with a function of automatic pouring of laundry detergent, thereby
satisfying individual laundry requirements of users.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0038] FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for controlling pouring
of laundry detergent in the present invention;
[0039] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a structural connection of
a washing machine in the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0040] The method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent and
a washing machine in the present invention will be described in
detail below in combination with the accompanying drawings.
[0041] A method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent in the
present invention includes the following steps: after being
started, a washing machine calculates corresponding first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent based on acquired information and
displays the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent; the
washing machine detects and determines a variable of the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent to form a second pouring
amount of the laundry detergent, the washing procedure is started,
and the washing machine pours scrubbing solution at a first pouring
amount or a second pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
[0042] In the method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
in the present invention, a washing machine calculates
corresponding first pouring amount of the laundry detergent based
on acquired information, and displays the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent, then users can directly obtain the defaulted
pouring amount of the laundry detergent of the washing machine,
namely, the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent. If users
think that the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent cannot
satisfy their laundry requirements, they can change the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent to form the second pouring
amount of the laundry detergent, after the washing machine starts
the washing procedure, the washing machine pours the laundry
detergent at the second pouring amount. If users think that the
first pouring amount of laundry detergent can satisfy their laundry
requirements, they will not change the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent. After the washing machine starts the washing
procedure, the washing machine pours the laundry detergent at the
first pouring amount defaulted by the washing machine.
[0043] By adopting the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, users can select to pour the
laundry detergent based on the defaulted pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, or can change the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent based on requirements, thereby satisfying individual
laundry requirements.
[0044] In addition, by adopting the method for controlling pouring
of laundry detergent in the present invention, the pouring amount
of the laundry detergent calculated by the computer can be
displayed in real time, and a visual reference basis is provided to
users.
[0045] The first pouring amount of the laundry detergent in the
present invention is equivalent to the defaulted amount of the
existing washing machine with a function of automatic pouring.
Therefore, the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent in the
present invention is calculated by a computer board of a washing
machine based on the acquired washing procedure information, and/or
set water level information, and/or clothes smudginess degree
information, wherein the washing procedure information and set
water level information are often set by users. The first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent is calculated by a washing machine
voluntarily based on the set information of users and in
combination with an internal database, thereby providing a more
scientific theoretical basis for users.
[0046] The clothes smudginess degree information can be set by
users and can also be calculated by a computer board of the washing
machine after the computer board acquires the clothes type
information, clothes material information, clothes weight
information and information of the type of smudge on the clothes,
wherein information such as the clothes type, clothes material,
clothes weight and type of smudge on the clothes can be input into
the computer board of the washing machine by users themselves. And
corresponding detection sensors can also be arranged in the washing
machine to acquire data and transmit the data to the computer board
of the washing machine.
[0047] Clothes smudginess degree in the present invention involves
various aspects including the clothes type, clothes material,
clothes weight and type of smudge on the clothes. In order to
integrate these aspects, a comprehensive judgment database of
smudginess degree should be included in the computer board of the
washing machine. In the comprehensive judgment database of
smudginess degree, such parameters as the clothes type, clothes
material, clothes weight and type of smudge on the clothes are
respectively corresponding to different values of smudginess
degree, and then a total smudginess degree value is got after all
the smudginess degree values are superimposed.
[0048] Therefore, the parameter of clothes smudginess degree is
introduced in the present invention. The calculation of the first
pouring amount of laundry detergent by the computer is more
scientific and is close to the expected value of users easily,
thereby reducing the frequency of changing the first pouring amount
of laundry detergent by users and improving use experience of
users.
[0049] In the method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
in the present invention, the variable of the first pouring amount
of the laundry detergent is the increased or reduced pouring amount
of laundry detergent set by users, and the computer board of the
washing machine detects and judges the increased or reduced pouring
amount of laundry detergent and recalculates on the basis of the
first pouring amount of laundry detergent to obtain the second
pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
[0050] The variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in the present invention can be a positive value and can
also be a negative value. When the variable is a positive value,
laundry detergent needs to be increased on the basis of the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent, and when the variable is a
negative value, laundry detergent needs to be reduced on the basis
of the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent. This is
because the calculation mode of the first pouring amount of laundry
detergent is fixed, while actual use conditions are very complex.
If the calculation of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent only involves the washing procedure information and/or
the set water level information, the laundry requirement of users
cannot be satisfied. For example, when set at the same water level
with the same washing procedure, winter clothes usually require
more laundry detergent than summer clothes, while the washing
machine cannot change the calculation method of the first pouring
amount of laundry detergent along with the change of seasons.
Therefore, users may reduce a certain amount of laundry detergent
when washing summer clothes, and correspondingly increase a certain
amount of laundry detergent when winter clothes are washed.
[0051] Therefore, by adopting the method for controlling pouring of
laundry detergent in the present invention, users can pour the
laundry detergent from the reality, they can not only increase the
laundry detergent on the basis of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, but also reduce the amount of the laundry
detergent, so as to satisfy the laundry requirement of users.
[0052] It can be seen from the above content that the variable of
the first pouring amount of laundry detergent in the present
invention depends on the clothes smudginess degree to a great
extent. Therefore, the variable of the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent in the present invention is determined by users
based on the clothes smudginess degree and the first pouring amount
of laundry detergent displayed on the washing machine:
[0053] when the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is a positive value, the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is increased on the basis of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent to form the second pouring amount of the
laundry detergent; and
[0054] when the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is a negative value, the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is reduced on the basis of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent to form the second pouring amount of the
laundry detergent.
[0055] The clothes smudginess degree is set by users themselves,
and the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent is also determined by users based on their own
experiences and in combination with the displayed first pouring
amount value of laundry detergent. Then users can obtain the
pouring amount of laundry detergent satisfying their psychological
requirements, and individual laundry requirements of users are
satisfied.
[0056] The first pouring amount of laundry detergent in the present
invention may also directly satisfy the laundry requirements of
users, then the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent does
not need to be changed, the variable of the first pouring amount of
the laundry detergent at this time is zero and users do not
increase or reduce the pouring amount of the laundry detergent any
more. The computer board of the washing machine does not change the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent, and the second
pouring amount of the laundry detergent is the first pouring amount
of the laundry detergent.
[0057] As another preferred implementation manner of the present
invention, the variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in the present invention can also be calculated by the
computer board of the washing machine based on the acquired clothes
type information, clothes material information, clothes weight
information and information of the type of smudge on the clothes in
combination with the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent
displayed on the washing machine.
[0058] This manner is applicable to the condition that users are
not satisfied with the displayed first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, but cannot determine the pouring amount of
laundry detergent to be increased or reduced. At this time, such
information as the clothes type, clothes material, clothes weight
and the type of smudge on the clothes is required to be input into
the computer board of the washing machine, and the computer board
of the washing machine can determine a proper pouring amount of
laundry detergent again based on these parameters, namely, the
second pouring amount of the laundry detergent. The variable of the
first pouring amount of laundry detergent is equal to the
difference of the two values. It should be noted that the
calculation of the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent in
this manner does not involve the clothes smudginess degree, and
only involves the washing procedure information and/or the set
water level information. While satisfying the laundry requirements
of users, this manner can greatly improve the working efficiency of
a washing machine, and avoid the tediousness of repeatedly
inputting such information as the clothes type, the clothes
material, the clothes weight and the type of smudginess on clothes
by users.
[0059] In conclusion, the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention has the following
advantages:
1) By adopting the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, users can select to pour the
laundry detergent based on the defaulted pouring amount of the
laundry detergent, or can change the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent based on requirements, thereby satisfying individual
laundry requirements. 2) By adopting the method for controlling
pouring of laundry detergent in the present invention, the first
pouring amount of the laundry detergent can be displayed to users
visually, such that users can judge whether to increase the laundry
detergent or not without considering the washing condition.
Therefore, the present invention provides a direct basis for users
to judge, and is simple and direct. 3) By adopting the method for
controlling pouring of laundry detergent in the present invention,
the washing procedure is started after users determine the pouring
amount of the laundry detergent, the laundry detergent is poured
based on the determined pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
The washing procedure will not be interrupted, and the washing
efficiency is improved.
Embodiment 1
[0060] As shown in FIG. 1, the method for controlling the pouring
of the laundry detergent in the present embodiment specifically
includes the following steps:
[0061] 1) the washing machine is started;
[0062] 2) the washing machine acquires the water level information
and washing procedure information set by users, calculates and
displays the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent;
[0063] 3) the washing machine detects and judges whether the
variable of the first pouring amount of the laundry detergent set
by users is received;
[0064] 4) if the judgment result is yes, then step 5) is executed,
and if the judgment result is no, then the washing machine starts
the washing procedure and pours the laundry detergent based on the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent;
[0065] 5) the washing machine recalculates the second pouring
amount of the laundry detergent based on the first pouring amount
of the laundry detergent and the variable of the first pouring
amount of the laundry detergent; and
[0066] 6) the washing machine starts the washing procedure and
pours the laundry detergent based on the second pouring amount of
the laundry detergent.
[0067] By adopting the method for controlling the pouring of
laundry detergent in the present invention, users can select to
pour the laundry detergent based on the defaulted pouring amount of
the laundry detergent, or change the pouring amount of the laundry
detergent based on requirements, thereby satisfying individual
laundry requirements.
[0068] By adopting the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent can be displayed to users visually, so that users
can judge whether to increase the laundry detergent or not without
considering the washing condition, and the method is simple and
direct.
[0069] In addition, step 5) further includes the following
steps:
[0070] 51) the washing machine displays the second pouring amount
of the laundry detergent;
[0071] 52) the washing machine judges whether the information that
users confirm to pour the laundry detergent based on the second
pouring amount is received; and
[0072] 53) if the judgment result is yes, then step 6) is executed,
and if the judgment result is no, the washing machine starts the
washing procedure and pours the laundry detergent based on the
first pouring amount of the laundry detergent.
[0073] In the method for controlling pouring of laundry detergent
of the present embodiment, the second pouring amount of laundry
detergent can be displayed in real time, and a reference is given
to users. If users confirm, it indicates that the second pouring
amount of the laundry detergent can satisfy the laundry
requirements. If users do not confirm, it indicates that users
cannot determine which pouring amount of laundry detergent is
proper, then the defaulted pouring amount of the washing machine is
suggested to be adopted, namely, the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent is used as the final pouring amount of the
laundry detergent.
Embodiment 2
[0074] As shown in FIG. 2, the washing machine in the present
embodiment uses the method for controlling pouring of laundry
detergent in the present invention, and includes an automatic
pouring device, a computer board and a display screen, wherein the
automatic pouring device pours based on the pouring amount of the
laundry detergent calculated by the computer board, and the display
screen is used for displaying the first pouring amount of the
laundry detergent and/or the second pouring amount of the laundry
detergent in real time.
[0075] In addition, a flow sensor is arranged in the automatic
pouring device of the washing machine in the present embodiment,
and then the poured amount of the laundry detergent can be
transported to the computer board of the washing machine in real
time, thereby realizing precise pouring of the laundry
detergent.
[0076] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of
the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention
in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as
above through the preferred embodiments, these embodiments are not
used for limiting the present invention. Within the range of not
departing from the technical solution of the present invention,
those skilled in the art can utilize the above prompted technical
contents to make some alterations or modifications which can be
deemed as equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes. Any
simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to
the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present
invention without departing from the technical solution of the
present invention shall all fall within the scope of the solution
in the present invention.
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