CN102242482B - Method for updating washing programs automatically according to seasonal variation - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for automatically updating a laundry program according to seasonal changes, and relates to the field of washing machines. The washing machine includes a touch liquid crystal panel and a network card, and the washing machine is connected to the network by using the network card; the following steps are performed: Step 1, in the computer program controller of the washing machine The washing program of different fabrics is stored in the memory; step 2, divide the year into four seasons; step 3, divide the stored washing programs according to different seasons; step 4, the computer program controller of the washing machine determines the current season through the internal clock module, and Update the washing program of the fabric corresponding to the season in the computer program controller to the touch LCD panel. According to the characteristics of the fabrics that people wear in different seasons, this program automatically updates to a suitable washing program, which changes the unchanging washing program on the current washing machine and is more humanized.

Description

A method for automatically updating laundry programs according to seasonal changes

technical field

The invention relates to the field of washing machines, in particular to a method for automatically updating laundry programs according to seasonal changes.

Background technique

At present, the fabrics of clothes, the types of detergents and the washing methods of clothes are becoming more and more diverse, and the fabrics of clothes in different seasons are very different, and the maintenance requirements and washing methods are also very different, but the existing washing machines do not directly provide The method of washing and maintaining clothes of different fabrics for users causes all clothes to be washed with the same procedure and the same detergent, which will not only not wash the clothes well, but also may damage the clothes.

In the patent with the publication number CN1442546, a washing machine with a liquid crystal display is disclosed. The liquid crystal display is used to display various washing knowledge, and the user can check the corresponding washing knowledge according to the material of the currently washed clothes, so as to set the correct Washing process, which can avoid damage to clothes caused by wrong washing methods. However, this method requires the user to select the corresponding washing knowledge according to the clothes. If the user does not know the fabric of the current clothes, he cannot determine which washing program to choose. In addition, all the washing knowledge and fabric knowledge are stored in the washing machine in advance and cannot be changed at any time. Due to the development of society, some new fabrics do not have corresponding washing procedures.

In the patent with the publication number CN101886322A, a washing machine capable of automatically identifying the material of the clothing is disclosed. The clothing identification unit is used to read the label on the clothing that stores the clothing information, determine the material of the clothing, and then automatically select the most suitable washing program. The amount of user operations is reduced and the washing process is optimized. However, this washing machine only optimizes the washing program selection process for the material of the clothes, without considering the influence of the external environment on the clothes to be washed, and the clothes for optimization can only be the fabrics that were released before the washing machine leaves the factory, and there are no new fabrics that appear The corresponding washing program can only choose similar washing programs, but the lifespan of a washing machine is generally 10-15 years. During such a long period of time, the changes in clothing fabrics, types and types of detergents are earth-shaking. Even some fabrics will be withdrawn from the market, so that some procedures for classifying fabrics may not be used, and new fabrics have not been washed with suitable procedures.

Contents of the invention

Aiming at the problem that the washing machine in the prior art only considers how to maximize the use of resources to reduce waste from the inside, but ignores the impact of the external environment on the washing program, and the problem that the washing machine cannot update the washing program and washing common sense after leaving the factory.

The invention provides a method for automatically adjusting the washing program according to the different textures of clothes in different seasons, reducing unnecessary washing processes and waste of resources, making more reasonable use of washing machines and improving the utilization rate of washing machines.

Another purpose of this solution is to be able to update the washing knowledge base and washing procedures on the washing machine at any time, so that users can keep abreast of the latest washing knowledge in order to perform washing more reasonably.

The specific scheme of the present invention is as follows: a method for automatically updating the laundry program according to seasonal changes, the washing machine includes a touch liquid crystal panel and a network card, and the washing machine utilizes the network card to connect to the network; it is characterized in that the following steps are performed:

Step 1. Store the washing programs of different fabrics in the memory of the computer program controller of the washing machine;

Step 2. Divide a year into four seasons;

Step 3. Divide the stored washing programs according to different seasons;

Step 4. The computer program controller of the washing machine determines the current season through the internal clock module, and updates the washing program of the fabric corresponding to the season in the computer program controller to the touch LCD panel.

Another preferred solution of the present invention: the washing machine updates the washing program and washing knowledge through the network or by connecting to an external memory, the steps are as follows:

Step 21, by setting a search engine on the computer program controller of the washing machine, search or download various washing programs and common sense on the Internet;

Step 22, the remote server or the connected external memory automatically updates the new washing program and new washing knowledge into the database of the washing machine.

Another preferred version of the present invention: the division mode of the four seasons in the step 2 is: spring is 3,4,5 months, summer is 6,7,8 months, autumn is 9,10,11 months, winter is 12, January and February.

Another preferred solution of the present invention: the washing program according to the seasons includes the identification of detergent, the control of the amount of detergent input, the weighing of clothes, the setting of parameters of washing water level, rotation speed and heating temperature, and the same fabric in different seasons different wash program parameters.

Another preferred solution of the present invention includes an alarm program, the alarm information includes that the detergent does not match the laundry or that the detergent is missing, and the washing program does not match the current laundry.

Another preferred solution of the present invention includes manually selecting the washing function, selecting any season and the washing program corresponding to the season, to wash clothes not in the current season.

Another preferred solution of the present invention: a fabric identification device, a clothes weight measurement device and a detergent identification device are installed on the washing machine.

The invention stores the washing programs of various fabrics in the computer program controller of the washing machine, and then divides a year into four seasons, and corresponds the washing programs of different fabrics to different seasons, so that users can target the current fashion in each season. Choose the most suitable washing program for the fabric of the clothes, such as summer, which is light and thin, and the material is mainly cotton, linen, silk, etc. People generally change clothes every day, and they will wash in time, so the summer program is mainly silk, cotton, linen, fast , express and other programs; and in winter, the clothes are usually heavy clothes such as wool, cashmere, down jacket, cotton padded clothes, etc. At this time, the program of the washing machine is replaced with a program suitable for washing wool, cashmere, down, blankets, large objects, etc.; spring and autumn clothes Mainly for thin coats, long johns, etc., the washing machine automatically adjusts to the programs suitable for washing underwear, cotton, denim, etc. of the season.

The present invention also provides a manual selection scheme, and the user can choose a suitable program according to the clothes to be washed to wash clothes that are not in the current season. In order to make the washing knowledge provided by the washing machine keep up with the development of the times, use the network to update the washing knowledge on the washing machine, provide users with the latest washing knowledge, fabric knowledge, maintenance common sense, etc. at any time, and use the network to enable manufacturers or other units Directly update the washing program of the local washing machine, so that the washing program of the washing machine is more suitable for the clothes of the current season. At the same time, for some newly listed fabrics, the corresponding washing program can also be updated through the network to improve the washing effect. This program utilizes network settings to keep the washing machine updated frequently, facilitates the optimization of the washing program, optimizes the washing process, improves the washing effect, and saves the washing cost.

Clothing material, weight identification device, detergent identification device, etc. are installed on the washing machine to realize automatic control and adjustment of parameters in the washing process, reducing the amount of user operations and making it more intelligent.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic flow chart of the present invention.

detailed description

The basic structure of the current washing machine is similar, the difference is that the washing program of each washing machine is different, when washing different kinds of clothes, it is necessary to change the parameters of the corresponding washing program, such as: the speed of the motor, the time of the forward and reverse of the motor, and the working time of the motor , the amount of water injection, the drying time, the amount of detergent, etc. The washing machine of this solution is equipped with a fabric identification device, a clothing weight measurement device, and a detergent identification device to provide intelligent management for the washing process of the washing machine. According to the characteristics of different fabrics and textures of clothes that people wear in different seasons, this program sets the washing program storage corresponding to various fabrics in the computer program controller of the washing machine, and then divides the washing programs according to the seasons, so that the washing machine can be used according to the season. The current season automatically provides a washing program suitable for washing the clothes of the current season, making the washing program more targeted and reducing unnecessary operations of the user. When the washing machine is connected to the network through the network card, it can update the knowledge of various fabrics and corresponding washing knowledge that are currently popular, and at the same time receive new washing procedures, so that the washing machine can keep up with the development of the times, and it is convenient for users to understand various washing knowledge and clothes. Knowledge, and make the washing process more intelligent, and take care of the clothes more when the purpose of washing is achieved.

Embodiment one:

As shown in Figure 1, 101, store the washing programs of different fabrics in the memory of the computer program controller of the washing machine;

Set the corresponding washing program according to the fabric, and adjust the washing parameters in the washing program according to the characteristics of the fabric, such as water level, water volume, type and dosage of detergent, washing time, motor speed, dehydration and drying time, etc. Each wash program is named after the fabric. Among them, the same fabric has different washing parameters in the washing program in different seasons.

102. Divide a year into four seasons;

Due to the different climates in a year, people wear different clothes. Therefore, this plan divides the year into four seasons, including March, April, and May in spring, June, July, and August in summer, and September and October in autumn. , November, winter is December, January, February.

103. Divide the stored washing programs according to different seasons;

According to the different types and weights of popular clothing fabrics in each season, the washing procedures of different fabrics stored in 101 are divided into corresponding seasons,

104. The computer program controller of the washing machine determines the current season through the internal clock module, and updates the washing program of the fabric corresponding to the season in the computer program controller to the touch LCD panel.

The current specific date can be determined by using the clock module installed inside the washing machine, and the corresponding season can be determined according to the date. At this time, the computer program controller of the washing machine will call out the washing program corresponding to the current season from the memory, and display the name of the corresponding washing program on the Touch the LCD panel, so that when washing clothes, the user only needs to press the corresponding washing program name to start the washing program suitable for cleaning the clothes of the current season.

Example 2:

Set up a search engine on the washing machine, you can enter keywords on the touch LCD panel, such as: clothing maintenance, clothing anti-mildew, laundry washing common sense, etc., search for relevant information through the Internet, or directly download the relevant information to the memory of the washing machine, which is convenient for users Stay informed.

The washing program on the washing machine can also be updated through the network or connected to an external memory, so as to keep the washing program on the washing machine synchronous with new and popular fabrics in society.

Example 3:

For the clock module of the washing machine, set the proofreading program to ensure that the time reflected by the clock module is the standard time. The user can manually correct the time by touching the LCD panel. In addition, the time correction program on the network can be used to automatically correct the time on the washing machine. time to correct.

Example 4:

Set a season detection program on the washing machine to detect whether the season has changed at intervals of one week, and if so, perform step 104 to update the washing program corresponding to the current season on the touch LCD panel.

Example 5:

Set the alarm program on the washing machine to ensure that the washing program matches the current laundry and avoid damage to the clothes caused by the washing program. At the same time, it also monitors the type of detergent and insufficient dosage to prevent detergent from being inappropriate. Appropriate for the phenomenon of fabrics to be washed.

Embodiment 6:

The manual selection program is set on the washing machine, so that the user can manually select the season and the washing program, and this method can enable the user to wash clothes that are not in the current season.

Claims (4)

1. A method for automatically updating the laundry program according to seasonal changes, the washing machine includes a touch LCD panel and a network card, and the washing machine utilizes the network card to connect to the network; it is characterized in that the following steps are performed: Step 1. Store the washing programs of different fabrics in the memory of the computer program controller of the washing machine; Step 2. Divide a year into four seasons; Step 3. Divide the stored washing programs according to different seasons; Step 4. The computer program controller of the washing machine determines the current season through the internal clock module, and updates the washing program of the fabric corresponding to the season in the computer program controller to the touch LCD panel; It also includes an alarm program. The alarm information includes that the detergent does not match the laundry or that the detergent is missing, and the washing program does not match the current laundry; The washing machine is equipped with a fabric identification device, a clothes weight measuring device and a detergent identification device; It also includes a proofreading program set for the clock module of the washing machine to ensure that the time reflected by the clock module is the standard time. The user can manually correct the time by touching the LCD panel. In addition, the time correction program on the network can be used to automatically correct the time. Correct the time on the washing machine; The washing machine updates the washing program and washing knowledge through the network or by connecting to an external memory, and the steps are as follows: Step 21, by setting a search engine on the computer program controller of the washing machine, search or download various washing programs and common sense on the Internet; Step 22, the remote server or the connected external memory automatically updates the new washing program and new washing knowledge into the database of the washing machine. 2. A method for automatically updating laundry programs according to seasonal changes as claimed in claim 1, wherein the four seasons are divided in the following steps: March, April, and May in spring, and June and July in summer. , August, September, October, and November in autumn, and December, January, and February in winter. 3. A method for automatically updating laundry programs according to seasonal changes as claimed in claim 2, wherein the washing programs divided according to seasons include identification of detergent, control of detergent input, weighing of clothes, The parameter setting of the washing water level, rotating speed and heating temperature, and the parameters of the washing program of the same fabric in different seasons are different. 4. A method for automatically updating laundry programs according to seasonal changes as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that it includes manually selecting a washing program, including manually selecting a washing function, selecting any season and the corresponding washing program for the season, and using to wash out-of-season clothes.