Patents by Inventor Zhenxing HUANG

Zhenxing HUANG has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11149373
    Abstract: A remote control method for a washing machine, includes the following steps: between a mobile terminal and the washing machine, a control channel configured to transmit a control instruction and a status feedback channel configured to transmit a working status of the washing machine are established; whether the washing machine is triggered is detected; and if yes, the control channel is cut off, and the status feedback channel is maintained; and if not, the control channel and the status feedback channel are maintained. After a triggering operation is directly performed on the washing machine, the control channel is cut off, that is, remote control of the mobile terminal is cut off, and only a user near the washing machine controls and operates the washing machine, which ensures the running safety of the washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng Xu, Zhenxing Huang, Wenwei Li, Jun Wu
  • Patent number: 11078981
    Abstract: A hydraulic mem-inerter container device and applications thereof. The hydraulic mem-inerter container device comprises a first cylinder barrel, a first piston, and a spiral passage. The first cylinder barrel is divided by the first piston into a left cavity and a right cavity; and the spiral passage enables the left cavity and the right cavity of the first cylinder barrel to communicate, and the length of the spiral passage changes along with the change of the relative displacement of the first cylinder barrel and the first piston. The cylinder barrel and the piston serve as a first end point and a second end point that are independent and movable correspondingly. When used, the hydraulic mem-inerter container device can be connected to a system to control mechanical force. The hydraulic mem-inerter container device can serve as a regulation and control valve for an inerter and a damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: JIANGSU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiaoliang Zhang, Jiamei Nie, Zhenxing Huang, Hai He, Long Chen
  • Publication number: 20210189625
    Abstract: A remote control method for a washing machine includes the following steps: a status feedback channel that is between the washing machine and a mobile terminal and that is configured to transmit a working status of the washing machine is established; a control request sent by the mobile terminal is received by the washing machine; and after an activation key disposed on the washing machine is activated, a control channel between the washing machine and the mobile terminal, configured to transmit a control instruction, is established. The remote control method solves the safety problem of the remote control of the washing machine. The control channel between the washing machine and the mobile terminal can be established only when a person ensures that the washing machine is in a safe state, and further triggers the activation key, thereby implementing remote control of the washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU
  • Publication number: 20210150377
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an intelligent dressing prompt device capable of being arranged on a clothes accommodating device. The intelligent dressing prompt device includes a near-field identification module, which is used for reading clothes information stored in electronic labels fixed on clothes in the clothes accommodating device; and a control module, which is connected with the near-field identification module for obtaining relevant dressing recommendation information to prompt a user according to the clothes information obtained by the near-field identification module. In the present disclosure, the relevant dressing recommendation information is obtained to prompt the user according to the clothes situation in the clothes accommodating device to facilitate people's life and help people to select suitable dressing clothes; and a wardrobe with the intelligent dressing prompt device and a control method of the wardrobe are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yang LI, Sheng XU, Hai SHU, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Tao ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210131009
    Abstract: A remote control method for a washing machine includes the following steps: establishing, between a mobile terminal and the washing machine, a control channel used to transmit a control instruction and a status feedback channel used to transmit a working status of the washing machine; obtaining status information of the washing machine; and when the status information does not match preset information by which the mobile terminal remotely controls the washing machine, cutting off the control channel, and maintaining the status feedback channel. When the washing machine is remotely controlled by the mobile terminal, corresponding state conditions are controlled in a centralized manner, preset information by which the mobile terminal is allowed to remotely control the washing machine is formed, and then it is determined whether real-time status information of the washing machine matches the preset information, so that safety of the remote control method is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU
  • Publication number: 20210131010
    Abstract: A remote control method for a washing machine, includes the following steps: between a mobile terminal and the washing machine, a control channel configured to transmit a control instruction and a status feedback channel configured to transmit a working status of the washing machine are established; whether the washing machine is triggered is detected; and if yes, the control channel is cut off, and the status feedback channel is maintained; and if not, the control channel and the status feedback channel are maintained. After a triggering operation is directly performed on the washing machine, the control channel is cut off, that is, remote control of the mobile terminal is cut off, and only a user near the washing machine controls and operates the washing machine, which ensures the running safety of the washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU
  • Patent number: 10961651
    Abstract: An Internet of Things washing machine control method comprises the steps of, when a power module of the washing machine detects a startup signal, starting up the washing machine, and enabling a communication module to start to connect with the Internet; judging whether the communication module is successfully connected with the Internet, if yes, activating a remote control function and entering the next step, and if no, directly entering the next step; judging whether the washing machine receives an operating command of running a clothes washing program, if yes, executing the operating command and entering the next step, and if no, directly entering the next step; judging whether to shut down the washing machine, if yes, entering the next step, and if no, returning to the step; sending a shutdown signal to the power module, shutting down the washing machine, and powering off the communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng Xu, Zhenxing Huang, Yan Li, Junming Yin, Mingyao Liu, Gaoxian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200385909
    Abstract: A laundry identification system of a washing machine includes a laundry identification wireless module, a mobile terminal, and a server. The laundry identification wireless module combines a laundry identification module and a wireless module to identify a laundry label and transmit label information to the server. The server receives the laundry label information, parses the laundry label information into corresponding laundry information, sends the laundry information to the washing machine and/or the mobile terminal for display, acquires washing program parameters corresponding to the laundry according to the laundry information, and sends the washing program parameters to the washing machine. The washing machine executes a washing action according to the acquired parameters. The mobile terminal receives the laundry information sent by the server, and displays the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Hai SHU
  • Publication number: 20200277722
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for storing a washing machine identification code in a tag memory, the washing machine identification code being for indicating fabric information, the tag memory including an EPC memory for storing an electronic product code for identifying a tag object and a USER memory for storing user-defined data. The method includes: detecting a storage space remained of the EPC memory of the tag memory; storing the washing machine identification code into the EPC memory if the storage space is enough to store the washing machine identification code; otherwise, storing the washing machine identification code into the USER memory. Meanwhile, different writing priorities are used for different types of fabric attribute information in the storage process, thus ensuring that the electronic tag memory can completely and effectively store the key information of fabric attributes and meeting the requirement of smart washing of the washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Hai SHU, Yang LI, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Tao ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10738403
    Abstract: A method for monitoring water consumption of a washing machine, comprising: the washing machine executing a clothes washing procedure and receiving a water level setting instruction; the washing machine executing the clothes washing procedure and acquiring opening time t of a water intake valve from start to end; the washing machine calculating the water intake flow of the water intake valve Q=Q0+?Q, and calculating the water consumption W=Qt; wherein with a normal water pressure and no load, when the water intake of the washing machine reaches the level, the theoretical flow value is Q0, the theoretical water intake time is t0, ?Q is a flow correction value, ?Q is calculated from a time difference (t?t0) and a correction coefficient k, and the correction coefficient k is a preset fixed value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Junming Yin, Zhenxing Huang, Sheng Xu
  • Publication number: 20200149204
    Abstract: A washing machine includes a local control mode and a remote control mode implemented through an intelligent terminal. The washing machine authorizes/forbids the intelligent terminal to remotely control the washing machine according to state information of the washing machine after receiving a remote control request transmitted by a local machine or the intelligent terminal. When the state information of the washing machine conforms to a condition for remote control, the washing machine authorizes the intelligent terminal to remotely control the washing machine. When the state information of the washing machine does not conform to the condition for remote control, the washing machine forbids the intelligent terminal to remotely control the washing machine. The control method is applicable to the field of Internet of Things washing machines, and may effectively guarantee the safety of the Internet of Things washing machine in the remote control and avoid occurrence of safety accidents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU, Hai SHU
  • Publication number: 20200151529
    Abstract: A method for storing data for identifying fabric information, comprises: dividing the fabric information into N types of data information according to information types, and storing the N types of data information on a data carrier in a form of codes respectively, wherein different codes in a same type of data information represent different pieces of the fabric information defined specifically. The fabric information is classified according to information types, and each type of data information represents specific defined information in the form of codes, thereby saving the storage space occupied by the fabric information. Also disclosed is a data carrier which can store a large amount of fabric information with a small space, the data carrier can acquire codes stored in the data carrier through identification by a corresponding identifier, and the identifier can further acquire specific fabric information according to the codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Hai SHU, Yang LI, Junming YIN, Zhenxing HUANG, Tao ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200141038
    Abstract: A washing machine control method is provided. A washing machine has a remote control function. After the washing machine is powered off and then restarted, the remote control function is controlled to be enabled/disabled according to an unlocked/locked state of a door lock. The washing machine control method is applicable to the field of Internet of Things (Internet of Things) washing machines, and may effectively guarantee the safety of an Internet of Things washing machine in remote control and avoid occurrence of safety accidents. Meanwhile, a washing machine using the washing machine control method is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU, Hai SHU
  • Patent number: 10621654
    Abstract: A method for quick shopping by using a washing machine comprises: enabling the washing machine to receive a trigger signal; sending a quick shopping command to a server, wherein the quick shopping command comprises identity recognition information and an identifier of the trigger signal; enabling the server to search for a commodity selecting condition corresponding to the quick shopping command, and send commodities that meet the commodity selecting condition to an intelligent terminal bound with the washing machine after the server receives the quick shopping command; and enabling the intelligent terminal to display the selected commodities on a display interface, wherein the displayed information at least comprises commodity identifiers and URL addresses corresponding to the commodity identifiers. According to the scheme, the method realizes quick shopping of commodities by using the washing machine, simplifies the online shopping operation of users, and saves shopping time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Shu, Sheng Xu, Tao Zhang, Zhenxing Huang
  • Publication number: 20200040507
    Abstract: A method for terminating remote control over a washing machine wherein when shutdown control over the washing machine is triggered, the washing machine sends an instruction to terminate a channel between the washing machine and a mobile terminal connected with the washing machine, and shuts down. The shutdown control is triggered in a short-range or remote manner. By this method a termination instruction is sent before the washing machine shuts down to terminate a channel between the washing machine and the mobile terminal, it is ensured that the channel between the washing machine and a mobile terminal has already been cut off before the washing machine shuts down, such that the washing machine is no longer controlled by the mobile terminal connected with the washing machine the last time when being turned on next time, for improving security of washing machine control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Wenwei LI, Jun WU
  • Patent number: 10526740
    Abstract: A self-cleaning drum washing machine, comprises a coaxial drum and outer tub. Cleaning particles are arranged between the drum and the outer tub. Structures between the drum and the outer tub opposite to each other are smooth. A flange is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drum; the outer portion of the flange has a smooth structure or an enclosed cavity is arranged on the outer portion of the drum bottom; the flange is arranged in the cavity; a shaft hole is arranged at the center of the cavity; and a drum shaft sticks into the cavity through the shaft hole and is connected to the flange. The smooth structures go against the attachment of dirt, so that the outer wall of the drum and the inner wall of the outer tub can be conveniently cleaned by the cleaning particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Peishi Lv, Sheng Xu, Zhenxing Huang, Xiuwen Peng
  • Publication number: 20190287153
    Abstract: A method for quickly recommending commodities by using a washing machine comprises: S1: enabling the washing machine to receive a trigger signal; S2: sending a commodity recommendation command to a server, the commodity recommendation command at least comprising an identifier of the trigger signal; S3: enabling the server to search for a keyword corresponding to the commodity recommendation command, automatically recommend commodities relevant to the keyword by using big data and send recommended commodities to an intelligent terminal bound to the washing machine after the server receives the commodity recommendation command; and S4, enabling the intelligent terminal to display the recommended commodities on a display interface, the displayed information at least comprising commodity identifiers and URL addresses corresponding to the commodity identifiers. When the washing machine receives the trigger signal, most appropriate commodities are recommended by the server using the big data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: QINGDAO HAIER DRUM WASHING MACHINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai SHU, Sheng XU, Tao ZHANG, Zhenxing HUANG
  • Publication number: 20190288865
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control method, control apparatus and control system for a washing machine. The method includes: receiving device information and failure information of the washing machine sent by the washing machine; querying an installation information database for a first number of washing machines having same device information in a preset area; querying an alarm history record database for a second number of washing machines having same failure information within a first preset time duration in the preset area if the first number is greater than a first preset threshold; and determining a failure cause based on the first number and the second number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Hai SHU, Sheng XU, Zhenxing HUANG, Gaoxian ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10409240
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of controlling a self-service washing machine, and a terminal and a system utilizing same. The method includes: outputting position information and state information of at least one peripheral washing machine; acquiring a target washing machine selected by a user; sending a reservation request to a server, wherein the reservation request includes a target time period and an identifier of the target washing machine input by the user so as to enable the server to schedule the target washing machine to provide a washing function for the user in the target time period; and receiving and outputting a reservation result fed back by the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Qingdao Haier Washing Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tao Zhang, Sheng Xu, Zhenxing Huang, Feng Shi, Chunfeng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190246346
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of connecting to a network for a home appliance, a home appliance, and a method of connecting to a network for a home appliance system. The method of connecting to a network for a home appliance includes: in response to a network connection failure of a WiFi module in the home appliance when the WiFi module is in a monitoring mode for network connection, entering, by the WiFi module, a hotspot mode for network connection. This method provides favorable compatibility, is simple in operation, high in network connection efficiency, and provides favorable user experience. A home appliance employing the network connection method can easily communicate with a network, enabling simple remote control of the home appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Zhenxing HUANG, Sheng XU