CN113616074A

CN113616074A - Water supplementing control method and device, electric kettle and storage medium

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Publication number: CN113616074A
Application number: CN202010382167.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王国栋; 邵坚强
Original assignee: Zhejiang Shaoxing Supor Domestic Electrical Appliance Co Ltd
Current assignee: Zhejiang Shaoxing Supor Domestic Electrical Appliance Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-05-08
Filing date: 2020-05-08
Publication date: 2021-11-09

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a water supplementing control method and device, an electric kettle and a storage medium. Wherein, the method comprises the following steps: calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle; judging whether the real-time liquid level in the electric kettle is lower than a preset liquid level; if so, controlling a water pump of the electric kettle to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle. The water supplementing control method and device, the electric kettle and the storage medium provided by the application can be used for supplementing water by calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle and starting the water pump to work if the real-time liquid level height is lower than the preset liquid level height. The preset liquid level height is set through user individuality, so that the water supplementing starting time of the electric kettle is more flexible, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Water supplementing control method and device, electric kettle and storage medium

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a water supplementing control method and device, an electric kettle and a storage medium.

Background

With the increasing living standard, more and more families can use the electric kettle to drink water.

An upper water level probe and a lower water level probe are arranged in the existing electric kettle, and when the water level in the electric kettle is lower than the lower water level probe, the electric kettle can be powered off and stop working. When the water level in the electric kettle is higher than the upper water level probe, the water pump stops working and stops injecting water into the electric kettle.

The electric kettle in the prior art can only achieve the purpose of power failure or water pump stopping through liquid level detection, and can not meet the personalized requirements, for example, automatic water replenishing is achieved according to the water level preferred by a user.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides a water supplementing control method and device, an electric kettle and a storage medium, which are used for solving the problems in the prior art and meeting the personalized requirements of users.

The application provides a water replenishing control method in a first aspect, which comprises the following steps:

calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle;

judging whether the real-time liquid level in the electric kettle is lower than a preset liquid level;

if so, controlling a water pump of the electric kettle to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle.

In one possible implementation, before calculating the real-time liquid level height within the electric kettle, the method further comprises:

controlling a probe in the electric kettle to fall from a first height to a second height; wherein the first height is higher than the second height;

judging whether a first electrode and a second electrode of the probe are conducted or not;

if so, controlling a water pump of the electric kettle to stop working;

the calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle comprises: and calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle according to the height difference of the falling of the probe.

In one possible implementation, controlling the probe within the electric kettle to fall from the first height to the second height comprises:

and controlling a motor to drive the probe so as to enable the probe to fall from a first height to a second height.

In a possible implementation manner, the calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle according to the height difference of the falling of the probe includes:

and calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle according to the number of turns of the motor.

In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

controlling a probe in the electric kettle to be positioned at a first height;

controlling the water pump to work so as to supplement water into the electric kettle;

and if so, controlling the water pump to stop working.

In a possible implementation manner, if the result of judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle is lower than the preset liquid level height is negative, the electric kettle is controlled to wait.

The second aspect of the present application provides a water replenishment control device, including:

the calculation module is used for calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle;

the judging module is used for judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle is lower than a preset liquid level height or not;

and the control module is used for controlling the water pump of the electric kettle to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle when the judgment result of the judgment module is yes.

In a possible implementation manner, the control module is further configured to control the electric kettle to wait when the determination result of the determination module is negative.

A third aspect of the present application provides an electric kettle comprising:

the kettle body is used for containing liquid;

the probe is arranged in the kettle body in a lifting manner;

the application provides a moisturizing controlling means, the calculation module be used for according to the real-time liquid level height in the insulating pot is calculated in the lift of probe.

In one possible implementation, the probe comprises:

a support portion;

a first electrode and a second electrode, both connected to the support;

when the first electrode and the second electrode are both lower than the liquid level, the first electrode and the second electrode can be conducted;

the first electrode and the second electrode can be disconnected when at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is above a liquid level.

In a possible implementation, the first electrode is higher than the second electrode in a height direction of the electric kettle.

In one possible implementation, the electric kettle further comprises a lifting rod and a driving part;

the first end of the lifting rod is connected to the output end of the driving part;

and the second end of the lifting rod is connected with the probe and is used for driving the probe to lift.

In one possible implementation, the driving part further comprises a motor and a reel;

the motor is used for providing driving force;

the input end of the reel is connected with the output end of the motor; the output end of the reel is connected to the first end of the lifting rod.

In one possible implementation, the electric kettle further includes:

the heating plate is arranged at the bottom of the electric kettle;

the lifting rod is connected with the heating plate in a sealing mode through a sealing ring.

A fourth aspect of the present application provides a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program which, when executed by a controller, implements a method as described in any of the above.

The technical scheme provided by the application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

the water supplementing control method and device, the electric kettle and the storage medium provided by the application can be used for supplementing water by calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle and starting the water pump to work if the real-time liquid level height is lower than the preset liquid level height. The preset liquid level height is set through user individuality, so that the water supplementing starting time of the electric kettle is more flexible, and the user experience is improved.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the detailed description of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the detailed description of the present application or the prior art description will be briefly introduced below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a front sectional view of the electric kettle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a front sectional view of an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a probe of an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a state where the electric kettle has a first liquid level line;

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a probe of an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a state where the electric kettle has a second liquid level line;

fig. 6 is a state diagram of the probe in the electric kettle provided in the embodiment of the present application when the electric kettle has a third liquid level line.

Fig. 7 is a flowchart of a water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating another water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 9 is a flowchart of another water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling water replenishment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 11 is a flowchart of another water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 12 is a block diagram of a structure of a water replenishment control device according to an embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals:

100-an electric kettle;

1-pot lid;

2-a kettle body;

3-bottom cover;

4-a base;

5-a handle;

51-handle tubing;

6-a heating plate;

7-a temperature sensor;

8-a water pump;

9-a control assembly;

91-a control panel;

92-a probe;

921-a support portion;

922-a first electrode;

923-a second electrode;

93-lifting rod;

94-sealing ring;

95-a reel;

96-motor;

10-a first connector;

101-a first conduit;

20-a second connector;

201-a second conduit;

30-a connecting pipe;

a1-first liquid level line;

a2 — second liquid level line;

a3-third level line;

200-a calculation module;

300-a judging module;

400-control module.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

Detailed Description

The technical solutions of the present application will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, and it should be understood that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

The terminology used in the embodiments of the present application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. As used in the examples of this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It should be understood that the term "and/or" as used herein is merely one type of association that describes an associated object, meaning that three relationships may exist, e.g., a and/or B may mean: a exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character "/" herein generally indicates that the former and latter related objects are in an "or" relationship.

It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like used in the embodiments of the present application are described in terms of the angles shown in the drawings, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in this context, it will also be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, it can be directly on "or" under "the other element or be indirectly on" or "under" the other element via an intermediate element.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electric kettle provided in an embodiment of the present application, and as shown in fig. 1, the embodiment of the present application provides an electric kettle 100, which includes a kettle lid 1, a kettle body 2, a bottom lid 3 and a base 4, wherein a handle 5 is disposed on the kettle body 2, and the kettle body 2 is used for containing liquid.

Fig. 2 is a front sectional view of an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in one state, and fig. 3 is a front sectional view of an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in another state.

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the handle 5 has a handle pipe 51, and water can be introduced into the interior of the pot body 2 through the handle pipe 51.

The electric kettle 100 may further comprise a heating plate 6, and the heating plate 6 is connected to the bottom of the kettle body 2 and used for heating water in the kettle body 2. The bottom 3 is connected with kettle body 2, is formed with between bottom 3 and the dish 6 that generates heat and holds the chamber, holds the intracavity and is provided with connecting pipe 30, and connecting pipe 30 can communicate with handle pipeline 51 to make outside water pass through connecting pipe 30 and get into handle pipeline 51, and then enter into in the kettle body 2.

The heating plate 6 may be provided with a temperature sensor 7 to sense the temperature of the water in the kettle body 2 and control the heating plate 6 to start heating or stop heating according to the temperature of the water.

The electric kettle 100 may further include a first connector 10 and a second connector 20, wherein the first connector 10 is connected to the bottom cover 3, the second connector 20 is connected to the base 4, and the first connector 10 and the second connector 20 are connected to connect the bottom cover 3 with the base 4.

A first pipeline 101 may be disposed in the first connecting member 17, a second pipeline 201 may be disposed in the second connecting member 20, the first pipeline 101 is communicated with the connecting pipe 30, and the second pipeline 201 is communicated with the first pipeline 101 and is connected with the water pump 8. The water pump 8 is arranged in the base 4 and is used for pumping external water into the kettle body 2.

Thus, external water can enter the kettle body 2 through the water pump 8, the second pipeline 201, the first pipeline 101, the connecting pipe 30 and the handle pipeline 51.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, the electric kettle 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application may further include a control assembly 9, and the control assembly 9 may include a control board 91 and a probe 92.

The control board 91 is used for storing control programs, and the probe 92 is arranged in the kettle body 2 in a lifting way.

The electric kettle 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application further includes a water supplement control device provided by any embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 11, the water supplement control device may include a calculation module 200, a determination module 300, and a control module 400.

Wherein the calculation module 200 is used for calculating the real-time liquid level in the electric kettle 100 according to the ascending and descending of the probe 92.

By calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100, a user can set a preferred water level according to personalized needs, and if the real-time liquid level height is lower than the water level, the electric kettle 100 can start automatic water supplement, so that the user experience is improved.

Fig. 4 is a state diagram of a probe in an electric kettle provided by an embodiment of the present application when the electric kettle has a first liquid level line, fig. 5 is a state diagram of the probe in the electric kettle provided by the embodiment of the present application when the electric kettle has a second liquid level line, and fig. 6 is a state diagram of the probe in the electric kettle provided by the embodiment of the present application when the electric kettle has a third liquid level line.

As shown in fig. 4-6, in a specific embodiment, the probe 92 includes a support 921, a first electrode 922, and a second electrode 923. The first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are both connected to the support portion 921, and when the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are both lower than the liquid level, the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 can be turned on, and when at least one of the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 is higher than the liquid level, the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 can be turned off.

Referring to fig. 4, when the electric kettle 100 has the first liquid level line a1, the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are both located above the first liquid level line a1, and the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are not conductive.

Referring to fig. 5, when the electric kettle 100 has the second liquid level line a2, the first electrode 922 is higher than the second liquid level line a2, and the second electrode 923 is lower than the second liquid level line a2, and the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are not conductive.

Referring to fig. 6, when the electric kettle 100 has the third liquid level line A3, the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are both lower than the third liquid level line A3, and the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are conducted.

If the probe 92 is located at the highest position, in the water replenishing process, if the conduction of the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 is detected, it can be determined that the water level after water replenishment reaches the preset water level.

When the liquid level needs to be detected in real time, the probe 92 is controlled to move from high to low, and when the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are detected to be conducted, the calculation of the liquid level height in real time can be carried out.

In a specific embodiment, the first electrode 922 is higher than the second electrode 923 along the height direction of the electric kettle 100. In this embodiment, the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are set to different heights, so that the first electrode 922 located at a higher position can be conducted when the electrode is submerged below a liquid level, and even if the water surface is unstable, the conduction can be detected when a single electrode is submerged, so that the measurement result is accurate.

Referring to fig. 2 and 3, in a particular embodiment, the electric kettle 100 may further include a lifting rod 93 and a driving member. The first end of the lifting rod 93 is connected to the output end of the driving component, and the second end of the lifting rod 93 is connected to the probe 92 for driving the probe 92 to lift.

Fig. 2 shows a state where the lift lever 93 is lowered to the lowest point, and fig. 3 shows a state where the lift lever 93 is raised to the highest point.

In one specific embodiment, the driving means further comprises a motor 96 and a reel 95, the motor 96 being used to provide the driving force, an input end of the reel 95 being connected to an output end of the motor 96, and an output end of the reel 95 being connected to a first end of the lifting rod 93.

Through setting up motor 96, motor 96 drives lifter 93 through reel 95, can realize more steady elevating movement.

In a specific embodiment, the electric kettle 100 further comprises a heating plate 6 disposed at the bottom of the electric kettle 100, and the lifting rod 93 is hermetically connected to the heating plate 6 through a sealing ring 94.

The good sealing performance of the kettle body 2 can be realized by arranging the sealing ring 94, and water in the kettle body 2 is prevented from leaking into the bottom cover 3.

Fig. 7 is a flowchart of a water supplement control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and as shown in fig. 7, an embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a water supplement control method, including:

s101, calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100.

S102, judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is lower than a preset liquid level height; if so, the process proceeds to S103.

In this step, the preset liquid level height may be a water level height set by a user according to personal preference, and different users may have different requirements for what liquid level needs to be added. In the embodiment of the application, the user can set the water level by himself, namely, the preset liquid level height is set. After the electric kettle 100 is used by a user for pouring water, when the liquid level in the electric kettle 100 is lower than the preset liquid level, automatic water replenishing can be started.

And S103, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle 100.

According to the water supplementing control method, the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is calculated, and if the real-time liquid level height is lower than the preset liquid level height, the water pump 8 is started to work to supplement water. The preset liquid level height is set through user individuation, so that the water supplementing starting time of the electric kettle 100 is more flexible, and the user experience is improved.

In a specific embodiment, if the determination result in step S102 is no, the process proceeds to step S104.

S104, entering into waiting.

When the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is not lower than the preset liquid level height, the electric kettle enters a waiting state to wait for a user to pour water for use.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart of another water replenishment control method provided in an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 8, in the embodiment shown in fig. 8, the method includes:

s201, controlling the probe 92 in the electric kettle 100 to fall from a first height to a second height; wherein the first height is higher than the second height.

In the embodiment of the present application, the electric kettle 100 may only be provided with one liftable probe 92, and the water level is sensed by the lifting of the probe 92, so as to calculate the real-time liquid level height. The first height may be a height at which the probe 92 can reach the highest position in the electric kettle 100, and the second height is a height lower than the real-time liquid level and close to a height at which the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are conducted, and the second height is lower than the first height.

S202, judging whether the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 of the probe 92 are conducted or not; if so, the process proceeds to S203.

When the probe 92 is lowered from the first height to the second height, if both the first electrode 922 and the third electrode 923 are submerged below the liquid level, conduction occurs. If the first electrode 922 and the third electrode 923 are both located above the liquid level, or one of them is located above the liquid level, conduction will not occur.

And S203, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to stop working.

When the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 are conducted, the water pump 8 is stopped, and the current real-time liquid level height can be calculated.

And S204, calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 according to the height difference of the falling of the probe 92.

In this step, since the probe 92 is lowered from the highest first height to the second height, the real-time liquid level height can be obtained according to the relationship between the liquid level height of the probe 92 at the first height and the height difference of the lowering.

S205, judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is lower than a preset liquid level height; if so, the process proceeds to S206.

And S206, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle 100.

Fig. 9 is a flowchart of another water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 9, in the embodiment shown in fig. 9, the method includes:

s301, the motor 96 is controlled to drive the probe 92, so that the probe 92 is lowered from the first height to the second height.

In this embodiment, the elevating movement of the probe 92 may be driven by a motor 96.

S302, judging whether the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 of the probe 92 are conducted; if so, the process proceeds to S303.

And S303, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to stop working.

S304, calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 according to the height difference of the falling of the probe 92.

S305, judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is lower than a preset liquid level height; if so, the process proceeds to S306.

And S306, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle 100.

Fig. 10 is a flowchart of another water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 10, in the embodiment shown in fig. 10, the method includes:

s401, controlling the motor 96 to drive the probe 92 so that the probe 92 falls from the first height to the second height.

In the embodiment of the present application, the probe 92 can be driven to move up and down by the motor 96. After the electric kettle 100 is powered on, the motor 96 can be used to raise the driving probe 92 from the lowest position to the highest position, i.e., to the first height. Since the lowest and highest points of the probe 92 in the electric kettle 100 are pre-designed, the height that the probe 92 can be raised for each rotation of the motor 96 can be obtained according to the height difference. The motor 96 is then caused to drive the probe 92 to lower the probe 92 from the first height to the second height.

S402, judging whether the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 of the probe 92 are conducted; if so, the process proceeds to S403.

And S403, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to stop working.

S404, calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 according to the rotating number of turns of the motor 96.

Specifically, the real-time liquid level height may be obtained by the following formula:

H＝L-(L/Q)×Qn；

wherein H is the real-time liquid level height; l is a height value of the first height; q is the number of turns of the motor in the process that the probe 92 is lowered from the highest position to the lowest position; qn is the number of turns of the motor during the lowering of the probe 92 from the first height (which may be the highest) to the second height.

S405, judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is lower than a preset liquid level height; if so, the process proceeds to S406.

And S406, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle 100.

Fig. 11 is a flowchart of another water replenishment control method according to an embodiment of the present application, as shown in fig. 11, in the embodiment shown in fig. 11, the method includes:

s501, controlling the probe 92 in the electric kettle 100 to be located at a first height.

In this step, the first height may be the highest height that the probe 92 can reach within the electrical kettle 100.

And S502, controlling the water pump 8 to work so as to supplement water into the electric kettle 1.

S503, judging whether the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 of the probe 92 are conducted; if so, the process proceeds to step S504.

And S504, controlling the water pump 8 to stop working.

In this step, since the first height is a height at which the water level in the electric kettle 100 is high, it may be set that when the water level reaches the first height, it is confirmed that the water supplement is in place. At this time, the water pump 8 can be controlled to stop working, and the user can wait for pouring water from the kettle.

If the water level in the electric kettle 100 drops after the user lifts the kettle, the real-time liquid level height can be calculated, and whether water is required to be supplemented or not can be determined according to the real-time liquid level height.

And S505, controlling the probe 92 in the electric kettle 100 to fall from the first height to the second height.

S506, judging whether the first electrode 922 and the second electrode 923 of the probe 92 are conducted; if so, the process proceeds to S507.

And S507, controlling the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to stop working.

And S508, calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 according to the height difference of the falling of the probe 92.

S509, judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100 is lower than a preset liquid level height; if so, the process proceeds to S510.

And S510, controlling a water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle 100.

Fig. 12 is a block diagram of a structure of a water supply control device according to an embodiment of the present application, and as shown in fig. 12, the water supply control device according to the embodiment of the present application includes: a calculation module 200, a judgment module 300 and a control module 400.

Wherein, the calculating module 200 is used for calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle 100; the judging module 300 is configured to judge whether a real-time liquid level in the electric kettle 100 is lower than a preset liquid level; the control module 400 is configured to control the water pump 8 of the electric kettle 100 to work according to the real-time liquid level height when the determination result of the determination module 300 is yes, so as to replenish water to the electric kettle 100.

The application provides a moisturizing controlling means calculates the real-time liquid level height in the insulating pot through setting up calculation module 200, if judge module 300 judges that real-time liquid level height is less than and predetermines the liquid level height, then control module 300 starts water pump work and carries out the moisturizing. The preset liquid level height is set through user individuality, so that the water supplementing starting time of the electric kettle is more flexible, and the user experience is improved.

In a specific embodiment, the control module 400 is further configured to control the electric kettle 100 to wait when the determination result of the determination module 300 is negative.

Embodiments of the present application also provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, where the computer program, when executed by a controller, implements any one of the methods provided by the embodiments of the present application.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A water replenishment control method is characterized by comprising:

calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle (100);

judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle (100) is lower than a preset liquid level height or not;

if yes, controlling a water pump (8) of the electric kettle (100) to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle (100).

2. The method of claim 1, wherein prior to calculating the real-time liquid level height within the electric kettle (100), the method further comprises:

controlling a probe (92) in an electric kettle (100) to fall from a first height to a second height; wherein the first height is higher than the second height;

judging whether a first electrode (922) and a second electrode (923) of the probe (92) are conducted or not;

if yes, controlling a water pump (8) of the electric kettle (100) to stop working;

the calculating a real-time liquid level height within the electric kettle (100) comprises: and calculating to obtain the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle (100) according to the falling height difference of the probe (92).

3. The method of claim 2, wherein controlling the probe (92) within the electrical kettle (100) to fall from the first height to the second height comprises:

the control motor (96) drives the probe (92) to lower the probe (92) from a first height to a second height.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein calculating the real-time liquid level height within the electrical kettle (100) from the difference in height of the probe (92) drops comprises:

and calculating the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle (100) according to the number of turns of the motor (96).

5. The method of claim 2, further comprising:

controlling a probe (92) within an electrical kettle (100) to be at a first height;

controlling the water pump (8) to work so as to supplement water into the electric kettle (1);

if yes, controlling the water pump (8) to stop working.

6. Method according to any of claims 1-5, characterized in that the electric kettle (100) is controlled to enter into standby if the result of the determination whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle (100) is lower than the preset liquid level height is negative.

7. A water replenishment control device characterized by comprising:

a calculation module (200) for calculating a real-time liquid level height within the electric kettle (100);

the judging module (300) is used for judging whether the real-time liquid level height in the electric kettle (100) is lower than a preset liquid level height or not;

and the control module (400) is used for controlling a water pump (8) of the electric kettle (100) to work according to the real-time liquid level height so as to supplement water to the electric kettle (100) when the judgment result of the judgment module (300) is yes.

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the control module (400) is further configured to control the electric kettle (100) to wait when the determination result of the determination module (300) is negative.

9. An electric kettle (100), comprising:

the kettle body (2) is used for containing liquid;

the probe (92) is arranged in the kettle body (2) in a lifting manner;

the water replenishment control apparatus of claim 7 or 8, the calculation module (200) being configured to calculate a real time liquid level within the electrical kettle (100) based on the elevation of the probe (92).

10. An electric kettle (100) as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that said probe (92) comprises:

a support section (921);

a first electrode (922) and a second electrode (923), both the first electrode (922) and the second electrode (923) being connected to the support portion (921);

when the first electrode (922) and the second electrode (923) are both below a liquid level, the first electrode (922) and the second electrode (923) are capable of conducting;

the first electrode (922) and the second electrode (923) are capable of being disconnected when at least one of the first electrode (922) and the second electrode (923) is above a liquid level.

11. The electric kettle (100) of claim 10, wherein the first electrode (922) is higher than the second electrode (923) in a height direction of the electric kettle (100).

12. An electric kettle (100) as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the electric kettle (100) further comprises a lifting rod (93) and a driving member;

the first end of the lifting rod (93) is connected to the output end of the driving part;

the second end of the lifting rod (93) is connected to the probe (92) and used for driving the probe (92) to lift.

13. An electric kettle (100) as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that said drive means further comprises a motor (96) and a reel (95);

the motor (96) is used for providing driving force;

the input end of the reel (95) is connected with the output end of the motor (96); the output end of the reel (95) is connected to the first end of the lifting rod (93).

14. An electric kettle (100) as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the electric kettle (100) further comprises:

the heating plate (6) is arranged at the bottom of the electric kettle (100);

the lifting rod (93) is connected with the heating plate (6) in a sealing mode through a sealing ring (94).

15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon a computer program, wherein the computer program, when executed by a controller, implements the method of any of claims 1-6.