WO2023159618A1

WO2023159618A1 - Water dispenser control method and device, and water dispenser

Info

Publication number: WO2023159618A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/078452
Authority: WO
Inventors: 陈家栋; 杜文学
Original assignee: 佛山市顺德区美的饮水机制造有限公司; 美的集团股份有限公司
Priority date: 2022-02-28
Filing date: 2022-02-28
Publication date: 2023-08-31

Abstract

A water dispenser control method and device, and a water dispenser. The method comprises: obtaining a target heat preservation temperature and obtaining a target fluctuation temperature (110); on the basis of the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature, determining a target heat preservation range (120); determining that a water temperature control function of a water dispenser is turned on, and obtaining the current water temperature of a water preparation tank of the water dispenser (130); and on the basis of the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range, controlling the working state of a temperature control component of the water dispenser (140). In the described method, by expanding the start-up point of the temperature control component of the water dispenser from a certain temperature value to a fixed range, after the water temperature control function has been turned on, the operation of the temperature control component is reasonably controlled according to the target heat preservation range and the current water temperature. The method avoids frequent starting of the temperature control component, which results in increased energy consumption and waste of energy. The method can also avoid repeated boiling or cooling of water, thereby improving the water quality of water discharged by the water dispenser and improving user experience.

Description

Water dispenser control method, device and water dispenser

technical field

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electrical appliances, in particular to a control method and device for a water dispenser and a water dispenser.

Background technique

Water dispenser mainly refers to the device that heats, cools and distributes water through the method of consuming electric energy, so that people can drink conveniently.

At present, the water dispensers on the market mainly monitor the water temperature of the water dispenser. When the temperature reaches the limit temperature, the heating rod is controlled to start heating or stop heating. This type of control logic is simple and has great limitations, and frequent activation of the heating rod often occurs. In the case of repeated heating, the safety of the water dispenser is low, and repeated heating is likely to cause precipitation of the water in the water dispenser, and the quality of the water output from the water dispenser is poor.

Contents of the invention

The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present disclosure proposes a control method for a water dispenser, which avoids energy waste caused by frequent activation of temperature control components, avoids repeated boiling or cooling of water, and improves the water quality of the water dispenser.

The water dispenser control method according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present disclosure includes:

Obtain the target heat preservation temperature and obtain the target fluctuation temperature;

determining a target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature;

Determine that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

Based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range, the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser is controlled.

According to the control method of the water dispenser in the embodiment of the present disclosure, by spreading the starting point of the temperature control component of the water dispenser from the temperature value to a fixed range, when the water temperature control function is turned on, the temperature control is reasonably controlled according to the target heat preservation range and the current water temperature. The work of the components avoids energy waste caused by frequent startup, which helps to improve the water quality of the water dispenser and enhance the user experience.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the acquiring the target temperature for keeping warm and acquiring the target fluctuating temperature includes:

Receive the user's target input;

Based on the target input, the target soak temperature and the target swing temperature are determined.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the acquisition of the target holding temperature and the target fluctuation temperature includes:

It is determined that the temperature control component is in the heating working state, and the water temperature of the water making tank is not less than the first target temperature, and the water temperature data set of the water making tank is acquired;

Determine that none of the water temperatures in the water temperature data set is greater than the second target temperature, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, and use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature, and the second heat preservation temperature If it is lower than the first heat preservation temperature, the first heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuating temperature are system setting values of the water dispenser.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the acquiring the target temperature of holding temperature includes:

Determining that the temperature control component is in the heating working state, and the water level of the water making tank is not less than the target water level, and obtaining the heating temperature curve of the water making tank;

Determine that the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates in the first temperature range, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature, and the second heat preservation temperature is less than the set temperature The first heat preservation temperature is the system setting value of the water temperature control function of the water dispenser.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controlling the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range includes:

It is determined that the current water temperature is within the target heat preservation range, and the temperature control component is controlled to operate in a heat preservation state.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controlling the temperature control component to operate in a heat preservation state includes:

Controlling the temperature control component to stop working;

Or, control the temperature control component to distribute downtime and working hours according to the target ratio;

Alternatively, the temperature control component is controlled to work at a target power, and the target power is less than the rated power of the temperature control component.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the obtaining the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser includes:

Obtain the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

It is determined that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, and the current water temperature is obtained.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, after the acquisition of the current water level of the water tank of the water dispenser, the method further includes:

Determine that the current water level is lower than the target water level, and control the pumping components of the water dispenser to work.

The control device of the water dispenser according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the present disclosure includes:

The first obtaining module is used to obtain the target heat preservation temperature and obtain the target fluctuation temperature;

A first processing module, configured to determine a target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature;

The second acquisition module is used to determine that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

The second processing module is configured to control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range.

The water dispenser according to the embodiment of the third aspect of the present disclosure includes:

A fuselage, the fuselage is provided with a water making tank, a temperature sensor and a temperature control assembly;

A controller, the controller is electrically connected with the temperature sensor and the temperature control component, and the controller is used to control the action of the temperature control component based on the above water dispenser control method.

The electronic device according to the embodiment of the fourth aspect of the present disclosure includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and operable on the processor. When the processor executes the computer program, the above-mentioned Any control method of the water dispenser.

According to the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a computer program is stored thereon, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the method for controlling the water dispenser described in any one of the above-mentioned water dispensers is realized.

The computer program product according to the embodiment of the sixth aspect of the present disclosure includes a computer program, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the method for controlling the water dispenser described in any one of the above is implemented.

The above one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure have at least one of the following technical effects:

Optimize the temperature control logic. When the hardware equipment of the water dispenser remains unchanged, spread the temperature value of the target heat preservation temperature to the fixed range of the target heat preservation range. When the water temperature control function is turned on, according to the reasonable target heat preservation range Control the work of temperature control components to avoid energy waste caused by frequent activation of temperature control components, avoid repeated boiling or cooling of water, and improve the water quality of water dispensers.

Furthermore, according to the target heat preservation temperature and target fluctuation temperature input by the user, the acceptable temperature range for water intake by the user is determined, which can not only meet the water intake requirements of the user, improve the operability of the water dispenser, but also avoid frequent start-up of the temperature control components. lead to energy waste.

Furthermore, according to the water temperature data during heating, the altitude environment where the water dispenser is located is judged, and the altitude environment is adaptively adjusted to the first heat preservation temperature, so as to avoid the situation that the heating components are always working in the plateau environment, resulting in increased energy consumption of the water dispenser. To avoid the water dispenser from running dry due to the heating component working for a long time.

Additional aspects and advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the disclosure.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only These are some embodiments of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

Fig. 1 is one of the schematic flow charts of the control method of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 2 is the second schematic flow diagram of the control method of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 3 is the third schematic flow diagram of the water dispenser control method provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a control device for a water dispenser provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The following examples are used to illustrate the present disclosure, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for description purposes, and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

In the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, Or integrated connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediary. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure in specific situations.

In the description of this specification, descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features described in connection with the embodiment or example , structure, material or feature is included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present disclosure. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification without conflicting with each other.

At present, the water dispenser mainly monitors the water temperature of the water dispenser. When the temperature reaches the limit temperature point, the heating rod is controlled to start heating or stop heating. This type of control logic is simple and rough, with large limitations. In the case of starting repeated heating, the safety of the water dispenser is low and the quality of the water is poor.

The water dispenser control method according to the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 . The execution body of the method may be a controller of the water dispenser, or a cloud, or an edge server.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the water dispenser may be a wall-mounted water dispenser, a desktop water dispenser, a vertical water dispenser, a desktop clean drinking machine, a vertical clean drinking machine, a sparkling water dispenser, and a commercial clean drinking machine.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the water dispenser control method of the embodiment of the present disclosure includes steps 110 to 140 .

Step 110, acquiring the target heat preservation temperature and acquiring the target fluctuating temperature.

The target heat preservation temperature refers to the ideal temperature value of the water in the drinking water tank that consumes electric energy when the water dispenser realizes the cooling function or heating function. Among them, the water in the water tank is cooled or heated. Flow from the water dispenser for user use.

For example, when the water dispenser is heated, the target heat preservation temperature may be 85 degrees Celsius.

For another example, when the water dispenser is cooling, the target heat preservation temperature may be 5 degrees Celsius.

The target fluctuating temperature water dispenser realizes the cooling function or heating function, and the temperature difference between the temperature of the water in the water tank relative to the target heat preservation temperature.

For example, when the water dispenser is heated, the target heat preservation temperature may be 85 degrees Celsius, and the target fluctuation temperature may be 5 degrees Celsius.

For another example, when the water dispenser is cooling, the target heat preservation temperature may be 5 degrees Celsius, and the target fluctuation temperature may be 2 degrees Celsius.

Step 120: Determine the target heat preservation range based on the target fluctuation temperature and the target heat preservation temperature.

In this step, according to the target fluctuation temperature and the target heat preservation temperature, the target heat preservation range of the temperature of the water in the water making tank can be determined when the water dispenser realizes the cooling function or the heating function.

Based on the target heat preservation range, the temperature control component of the water dispenser can be controlled to keep the temperature of the water in the water making tank within a certain fixed range when cooling or heating.

In actual implementation, the target heat preservation range is the temperature range formed by the temperature value obtained by adding the target heat preservation temperature to the target fluctuation temperature, and the temperature value obtained by subtracting the target fluctuation temperature from the target heat preservation temperature.

For example, when the water dispenser is heated, the target heat preservation temperature can be 85 degrees Celsius, the target fluctuation temperature can be 5 degrees Celsius, and the target heat preservation range is 80 degrees Celsius to 90 degrees Celsius.

For another example, when the water dispenser is cooling, the target heat preservation temperature can be 5 degrees Celsius, the target fluctuation temperature can be 2 degrees Celsius, and the target heat preservation range is 3 degrees Celsius to 7 degrees Celsius.

Step 130, confirm that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank.

In this embodiment, the user can operate the temperature control switch of the water dispenser or the display screen with the control function to activate the water temperature control function of the water dispenser, and can also activate the water temperature control function of the water dispenser by operating a terminal connected to the water dispenser.

The water temperature control function of the water dispenser includes at least one of a heating function and a cooling function. When the user needs to take hot water, the water dispenser is controlled to turn on the heating function, and when the user needs to take cold water, the water dispenser is controlled to turn on the cooling function.

For example, the user presses the heating rocker switch on the water dispenser, and the water dispenser starts the heating function of the water dispenser after determining that the control signal of the heating rocker switch is turned on.

For another example, the user presses the cooling rocker switch, and after the water dispenser determines that the control signal of the cold water rocker switch is turned on, the cold water function of the water dispenser is turned on.

In actual implementation, the temperature sensing probe of the temperature sensor can be placed in the water making tank, and the sensing probe is directly in contact with the water in the water making tank to improve the sensing sensitivity of the current water temperature detection of the water making tank and precisely control the heating of the water dispenser function or cooling function.

Step 140, based on the target heat preservation range and the current water temperature, control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser.

The water temperature control function of the water dispenser corresponds to the target heat preservation range. When the water dispenser turns on the heating function, the target heat preservation range corresponds to the temperature range that the user takes hot water. When the water dispenser turns on the cooling function, the target heat preservation range corresponds to the temperature range that the user takes cold water. temperature range.

In this embodiment, the current water temperature of the water making tank exceeds the target heat preservation range, indicating that the water output from the water dispenser may not meet the user's water intake requirements at this time. water for heating or cooling.

In this embodiment, the temperature control component of the water dispenser includes at least one of a heating component and a cooling component.

For example, the turned-on water temperature control function is a heating function, and the temperature control component is a heating component.

When the current water temperature is greater than the upper threshold of the target heat preservation range, the temperature of the water in the water making tank has reached the user's water intake requirement, and at this time, the heating component is controlled to stop.

When the current water temperature is lower than the upper threshold of the target heat preservation range, the temperature of the water in the water making tank does not meet the user's water intake requirements, and at this time, the heating component is controlled to start up.

For another example, the activated water temperature control function is a cooling function, and the temperature control component is a cooling component.

When the current water temperature is greater than the upper limit threshold of the target heat preservation range, the temperature of the water in the water making tank is too high to flow out cold water that meets the user's water intake requirements. At this time, the control refrigeration unit starts to work.

When the current water temperature is lower than the upper limit threshold of the target heat preservation range, the temperature of the water in the water making tank meets the user's water intake requirement, and at this time, the refrigeration component is controlled to stop.

In the related technology, in the heating mode of the drinking water equipment, the logic control of the heating rod is carried out according to a specific temperature value. When the temperature is lower than the temperature value, the heating rod is working. Frequent activation of the heating rod with temperature fluctuations will not only lead to waste of energy, but also cause sediment to appear during the repeated boiling of water, resulting in poor water quality.

In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the temperature control logic is optimized. When the hardware equipment of the water dispenser remains unchanged, the temperature value of the target heat preservation temperature is diffused to the fixed range of the target heat preservation range. When the water temperature control function is turned on , reasonably control the work of the temperature control components according to the target heat preservation range, avoid energy waste caused by frequent activation of the temperature control components, avoid repeated boiling or cooling of water, and improve the water quality of the water dispenser.

According to the water dispenser control method provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, by spreading the start-up point of the temperature control component of the water dispenser from the temperature value to a fixed range, when the water temperature control function is turned on, the temperature is reasonably controlled according to the target heat preservation range and the current water temperature. The work of the control components avoids energy waste caused by frequent startups, which helps to improve the water quality of the water dispenser and enhance the user experience.

In some embodiments, step 110 includes: receiving a target input from a user; and determining a target swing temperature and a target keep warm temperature in response to the target input.

In this embodiment, the target fluctuation temperature and the target heat preservation temperature are determined by the user's target input, that is, the user sets the target fluctuation temperature and the target heat preservation temperature when the water dispenser realizes the heating function or the cooling function, and then obtains the corresponding target heat preservation range .

For example, the user can set the target heat preservation temperature of the heating function of the water dispenser to be 85 degrees Celsius, the target fluctuation temperature to be 5 degrees Celsius, and the corresponding target heat preservation range to be 80 degrees Celsius to 90 degrees Celsius.

For another example, the user can set the target heat preservation temperature of the cooling function of the water dispenser to be 5 degrees Celsius, the target fluctuation temperature to be 2 degrees Celsius, and the target heat preservation range to be 3 degrees Celsius to 7 degrees Celsius.

In this embodiment, the target heat preservation temperature set by the user represents the expected temperature value of the user's water intake demand, and the target fluctuation temperature represents the acceptable temperature difference when the user fetches water. The acceptable temperature range can not only meet the water intake requirements of users, improve the operability of the water dispenser, but also avoid energy waste caused by frequent activation of temperature control components.

In actual implementation, the target input can be the user's input to the buttons or display screens on the water dispenser, or the user's input to the terminal, which is connected to the water dispenser, and the water dispenser can be controlled through the terminal.

The user's target input to the water dispenser can be expressed in at least one of the following ways:

First, the target input can be expressed as a touch input, including but not limited to click input, slide input, and press input.

In this embodiment, receiving the user's target input may be expressed as receiving the user's touch operation on the display area of the display screen of the water dispenser, and setting the target fluctuation temperature and the target keeping temperature.

Second, the target input can be expressed as physical key input.

In this embodiment, the body of the water dispenser is provided with a physical button for temperature setting, and receiving the user's target input can be expressed as receiving the user's input of pressing the corresponding physical button, and setting the target fluctuation temperature and the target heat preservation temperature.

Third, the target input can be expressed as voice input.

Of course, in other embodiments, receiving the user's target input may also be in other forms, including but not limited to the user's character input to the terminal, etc., which may be determined according to actual needs, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, step 110 includes: determining that the temperature control component is in a heating working state, and the water temperature of the water making tank is not less than the first target temperature, and acquiring the water temperature data set of the water making tank;

Determine that none of the water temperatures in the water temperature data set is greater than the second target temperature, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, and use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature.

It should be noted that during the process of obtaining the water temperature data set of the water making tank, the temperature control component of the water dispenser remains in a heating state to continuously heat the water in the water making tank.

It is understandable that the altitude environment where the water dispenser is located will affect the boiling point of the water and the temperature at which the water dispenser heats the water in the water making tank.

According to the water temperature control function of the water dispenser, the temperature value at which the water in the water making tank is boiled when the water dispenser is heated is determined, that is, the first heat preservation temperature.

In this embodiment, the first heat preservation temperature is adjusted according to the temperature data when the water in the water making tank is heated. After a period of heating, the water temperature in the water making tank of the water dispenser remains at the first target temperature and the second target temperature If the temperature between the two target temperatures cannot be greater than the second target temperature, the second heat preservation temperature obtained by reducing the first heat preservation temperature is used as the target heat preservation temperature.

It can be understood that when the water in the water making tank is continuously heated, the water temperature remains between the first target temperature and the second target temperature, indicating that the pressure environment of the water dispenser is lower than normal pressure, that is, the water dispenser may In a plateau environment, the boiling point of water cannot reach the normal boiling point at this time.

In this embodiment, the first holding temperature and target fluctuating temperature are the system setting values of the water dispenser, and the first holding temperature and target fluctuating temperature can be the system setting values that come with the water dispenser when leaving the factory, or they can be set by the user Wherein, the first heat preservation temperature refers to the temperature value when the water dispenser boils the water in the water making tank when the water dispenser is heating.

Before adjusting the environment judgment temperature, the target heat preservation temperature is the first heat preservation temperature. When the start and stop judgment of the heating component is made according to the target heat preservation range determined by the first heat preservation temperature, the control heating component will always work, resulting in energy consumption of the water dispenser. In addition, the long-term working of the heating element may also cause the water dispenser to dry without water.

In this embodiment, after the water temperature of the water making tank is greater than or equal to the first target temperature, the water temperature data set of the water making tank is collected, and the altitude environment where the water dispenser is located is judged according to the water temperature data set, and the first heat preservation temperature is determined. Adaptive adjustment for altitude environment.

For example, the first target temperature is 80 degrees Celsius, and the second target temperature is 90 degrees Celsius.

When the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on or the water dispenser is powered on for the first time to start heating, the altitude environment judgment is performed. When the water temperature of the water tank exceeds 80 degrees Celsius, the water temperature of the water tank is collected to obtain the water temperature data set. All data in the water temperature data set The water temperature is all less than 90 degrees Celsius, that is to say, the water temperature in the water-making tank continues to be between 80 degrees Celsius and 90 degrees Celsius after reaching 80 degrees Celsius during the continuous heating process.

Judging that the water dispenser is in a plateau environment, adjust the original first heat preservation temperature of the water dispenser heating function to 95 degrees Celsius, and obtain the second heat preservation temperature of 83 degrees Celsius. Combined with the target fluctuation temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, the target heat preservation range is 78 degrees Celsius to 88 degrees Celsius.

In the follow-up control process of the water dispenser, the start and stop of the heating component is judged based on the target heat preservation range. When the water temperature in the water tank is lower than 78 degrees Celsius, the heating component is controlled to turn on, and when the water temperature in the water tank is higher than 88 degrees Celsius, the heating component is controlled. closure.

In some embodiments, the water temperature of a target number of water-making tanks can be obtained at a target time interval by counting to obtain a water temperature data set; or, the water temperature of a water-making tank within a target time period can be obtained by timing to obtain a water temperature data set .

Acquire the water temperature of the target number of water-making tanks at the target time interval. The water temperature data set includes the water temperature of the target number of water-making tanks. When the water temperature of the target number of water-making tanks is not less than the first target temperature and less than the second target temperature , to adjust the target insulation range.

For example, the target time interval is 15 seconds, and the target number is 16.

When the water temperature in the water-making tank exceeds 80 degrees Celsius, start collecting the water temperature in the water-making tank, and record the water temperature of one water-making tank every 15 seconds. , adjust the target insulation range.

The water temperature of the water making tank is collected according to the target time length to obtain a water temperature data set, and when all the water temperatures in the water temperature data set within the target time length are not less than the first target temperature and less than the second target temperature, the first heat preservation temperature is adjusted.

In this embodiment, the water temperature data collected within the target time span contains the water temperatures of multiple water tanks, and it is necessary to continue to pay attention to the water temperature data within the target time span, and only when the target time does not exceed the second target temperature will the drinking water The environment in which the machine is located is judged to be a plateau environment.

For example, the target duration is 4 minutes.

When the water temperature in the water-making tank exceeds 80 degrees Celsius, start timing, collect the water temperature in the water-making tank, and adjust the target heat preservation range when the water temperature in the water-making tank is between 80 degrees Celsius and 90 degrees Celsius within 4 minutes.

In some embodiments, during the process of acquiring the water temperature data set, when it is determined that the water temperature of the water production tank is lower than the first target temperature, the water temperature data set is reacquired starting from the next water temperature of the water production tank that is greater than the first target temperature .

In this embodiment, in the process of obtaining the water temperature data set, if the water temperature of the water making tank that is lower than the first target temperature occurs, the water temperature data set needs to be reacquired, starting from the water temperature of the next water making tank that is higher than the first target temperature. The water temperature starts, and the water temperature data set is reacquired by timing or counting.

In some embodiments, it is determined that the water level of the water-making tank is not lower than the target water level, and the temperature control component is in a heating working state, and the heating temperature curve of the water-making tank is obtained;

Determine that the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates in the first temperature range, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, and use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature.

It should be noted that during the process of obtaining the heating temperature curve of the water making tank, the temperature control component of the water dispenser remains in a heating working state to continuously heat the water in the water making tank.

In this embodiment, before controlling the temperature control component to enter the heating working state, it is necessary to judge the water level of the water making tank. When the water level of the water making tank is higher than the target water level, the temperature controlling component is controlled to enter the heating working state. The target water level is the water level that can prevent the water dispenser from running dry, which can be one-half or one-third of the maximum water level of the water making tank.

Adjust the first heat preservation temperature according to the heating temperature curve. After heating for a period of time, the heating temperature curve of the water making tank of the water dispenser keeps fluctuating within the first temperature range, and cannot exceed the upper threshold of the first temperature range. The second heat preservation temperature obtained by reducing the first heat preservation temperature is used as the target heat preservation temperature.

Wherein, the first temperature range is the preset boiling point fluctuation range corresponding to the plateau environment, for example, the first temperature range in the plateau environment can be 89 degrees Celsius to 91 degrees Celsius, and the range of the first temperature range can be 1-2 degrees Celsius.

It is understandable that when the water in the water making tank is continuously heated, the temperature value on the heating temperature curve is stable within the first temperature range, indicating that the altitude environment where the water dispenser is located is a plateau environment, and the boiling point of water cannot reach normal boiling point.

In this embodiment, the temperature value on the heating temperature curve fluctuates within the first temperature range, and the target heat preservation temperature is adjusted to the second heat preservation temperature, which can effectively prevent the phenomenon of non-stop heating and repeated dry burning of the water dispenser in the plateau environment , It can also prevent the water in the water dispenser from continuously boiling, and avoid steam scalds when users take hot water. For example, the first temperature range may be 89 degrees Celsius to 91 degrees Celsius.

Turn on the heating function of the water dispenser or when the water dispenser is powered on for the first time to start heating, judge the altitude environment, and start collecting the heating temperature curve of the water making tank. After a period of time, the temperature value on the heating temperature curve is between 89 degrees Celsius and 91 degrees Celsius. Fluctuating, unable to exceed 91 degrees Celsius.

In some embodiments, step 140 includes: determining that the current water temperature is within the target heat preservation range, and controlling the temperature control component to operate in a heat preservation state.

Among them, the temperature control components are controlled to operate in a heat preservation state, including:

Control the temperature control components to stop working;

Alternatively, control the temperature control components to distribute downtime and working hours according to the target ratio;

Or, control the temperature control component to work at the target power.

In this embodiment, when the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser is within the target heat preservation range, it indicates that the water output from the water dispenser at this time can meet the user's water intake requirements, and there is no need to control the temperature control component to heat or cool the water. water in the jar.

It is understandable that after the target heat preservation temperature of the water dispenser is ranged through the target fluctuation temperature, the temperature control components are reasonably used to operate in the heat preservation state to reduce the energy consumption of the water dispenser in the heat preservation phase of the heating process and the cooling process.

The temperature control component that controls the water dispenser operates in a heat preservation state, which can be manifested in at least one of the following ways:

First, control the temperature control components to stop working.

In this embodiment, it is detected that the current water temperature of the water making tank is within the target heat preservation range, and the temperature control component is controlled to stop working, so that the temperature of the water in the water making tank can be kept within the target heat preservation range for a certain period of time.

Second, the control temperature control component distributes downtime and working hours according to the target ratio.

In this embodiment, it is detected that the current water temperature of the water making tank is within the target heat preservation range, and the temperature control component is controlled to switch between the shutdown state and the working state. The duration is the working hours, and the downtime and working hours of the temperature control components are allocated according to the preset target ratio.

For example, the target ratio of downtime to working hours is 2:1.

Within one hour, control the temperature control component to shut down for 40 minutes and work for 20 minutes, so that the water temperature of the water making tank is kept within the target insulation range.

It is understandable that the working time and downtime can be allocated according to the target ratio according to the length of time the user needs to keep warm, so as to meet the user's water intake requirements and reduce the energy consumption of the water dispenser.

Third, control the temperature control components to work according to the target power.

In this embodiment, it is detected that the current water temperature of the water tank is within the target heat preservation range, and the temperature control component is controlled to work according to the target power. The target power is less than the rated power of the temperature control component, which can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the water dispenser in the heat preservation state.

For example, the temperature control module is rated at 200 watts.

It is detected that the current water temperature of the water making tank is within the target heat preservation range, and the temperature control component is controlled to work at the target power of 100 watts to reduce energy consumption. Watt rated power to achieve rapid cooling or heating.

In some embodiments, obtaining the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser in step 130 includes:

Obtain the current water level of the water tank of the water dispenser;

Determine that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, and obtain the current water temperature.

It should be noted that when the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, the temperature control component in the water dispenser that heats or cools the water in the water making tank does not start working directly.

In this step, it is necessary to detect whether the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser is lower than the target water level, and then control the temperature control component to heat or cool the water in the water making tank according to whether the current water temperature exceeds the target heat preservation range.

In related technologies, the water temperature judgment and water level judgment of drinking water equipment are mutually independent control logics. When the water temperature is lower than the limit value, it is directly heated, which is likely to cause repeated heating or dry burning. Less than the user's water requirements.

In this embodiment, when it is determined that the current water level meets the condition of not being lower than the target water level, the water in the water making tank can be directly heated or refrigerated without the need for replenishing water. According to the current water temperature obtained at this time, the temperature can be accurately controlled. The heating power or cooling power of the control components can be controlled to achieve precise temperature control, which can effectively reduce the energy consumption of the water dispenser while meeting the water intake needs of users.

In some embodiments, after obtaining the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser, the method further includes:

In actual implementation, the water level information of the water dispenser can be detected by a water level sensor such as a float switch to determine whether the current water level of the water making tank reaches the target water level. When the current water level of the water making tank is lower than the target water level, control the water pump of the water dispenser Wait for the pumping component to work, and complete the water replenishment operation of the water making tank.

In this embodiment, the water in the water making tank of the water dispenser needs to meet the current water level not less than the target water level and the current water temperature exceeds the target temperature range before controlling the temperature control component to work. The water level judgment can effectively avoid dry burning or freezing. Occurs, the water temperature judgment will not repeatedly heat the water in the water tank, which helps to achieve precise temperature control of the water dispenser.

Two specific embodiments are described below with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 .

As shown in Figure 2, the user inputs the target input, and determines that the target heat preservation temperature of the heating function of the water dispenser is T1, and the target fluctuation temperature is N1.

According to the state of the heating rocker switch, judge whether the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on. When the heating function of the water dispenser is turned on, the heating rod of the water dispenser will not be turned on immediately.

First judge whether there is water in the water making tank through the float switch, and whether the current water level of the water making tank reaches the target water level. When the current water level of the water making tank is lower than the target water level, control the water pump of the water dispenser to complete the operation Hydration operation.

When the current water level in the water tank is not lower than the target water level or the water supply is completed, the temperature sensor is used to detect whether the water temperature in the water tank is lower than T1-N1, that is, whether the water temperature in the water tank is lower than the lower threshold of the target temperature range.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is lower than T1-N1, and the current water temperature cannot meet the user's demand for hot water, the heating rod is controlled to start working to heat the water in the water making tank.

Detect whether the water temperature in the water making tank is greater than T1+N1, that is, whether the water temperature in the water making tank is greater than the upper threshold of the target temperature range.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is greater than the upper threshold of the target temperature range and meets the user's demand for hot water, the heating rod is controlled to stop working to reduce energy consumption.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is within the target temperature range not less than T1-N1 and not more than T1+N1, control the heating rod to work in the heat preservation state.

When the user operates the heating rocker switch to the off state, the heating function of the water dispenser is controlled to be closed. In this state, the heating rod of the water dispenser does not work all the time.

As shown in Figure 3, the user inputs the target input, and determines that the target heat preservation temperature of the cooling function of the water dispenser is T2, and the target fluctuation temperature is N2.

According to the state of the cooling rocker switch, it is judged whether the cooling function of the water dispenser is turned on. When the cooling function of the water dispenser is turned on, the compressor of the water dispenser will not be turned on immediately.

When the current water level in the water tank is not lower than the target water level or after the water replenishment is completed, the temperature sensor is used to detect whether the water temperature in the water tank is greater than T2+N2, that is, whether the water temperature in the water tank is greater than the upper threshold of the target temperature range.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is higher than the upper threshold of the target temperature range and cannot meet the user's demand for cold water, the compressor is controlled to perform refrigeration.

Detect whether the water temperature in the water making tank is lower than T2-N2, that is, whether the water temperature in the water making tank is lower than the lower threshold of the target temperature range.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is lower than T2-N2, and the current water temperature is lower than the water temperature of the cold water used by the user, the compressor is controlled not to work, and the cooling of the water in the water making tank is stopped to reduce energy consumption.

When the water temperature in the water making tank is within the target temperature range not greater than T2+N2 and not less than T2-N2, the compressor is controlled to work in a heat preservation state.

When the user operates the refrigeration rocker switch to the off state, the refrigeration function of the water dispenser is controlled to be closed. In this state, the compressor of the water dispenser does not work all the time.

The control device of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is described below, and the control device of the water dispenser described below and the control method of the water dispenser described above may refer to each other correspondingly.

As shown in Figure 4, the control device of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes:

The first obtaining module 410 is used to obtain the target heat preservation temperature and obtain the target fluctuation temperature;

The first processing module 420 is used to determine the target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature;

The second obtaining module 430 is used to determine that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

The second processing module 440 is configured to control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range.

According to the control device of the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, by spreading the starting point of the temperature control component of the water dispenser from the temperature value to a fixed range, when the water temperature control function is turned on, the temperature can be reasonably controlled according to the target heat preservation range and the current water temperature. The work of the control components avoids energy waste caused by frequent startups, which helps to improve the water quality of the water dispenser and enhance the user experience.

In some embodiments, the first acquiring module 410 is configured to receive a user's target input;

Based on the target input, a target soak temperature and a target swing temperature are determined.

In some embodiments, the first acquisition module 410 is used to determine that the temperature control component is in the heating working state, and the water temperature of the water production tank is not less than the first target temperature, and acquire the water temperature data set of the water production tank;

The first processing module 420 is used to determine that the water temperature in the water temperature data set is not greater than the second target temperature, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain the second heat preservation temperature, and use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature, and the second heat preservation temperature is lower than the first heat preservation temperature. The keep warm temperature, the first keep warm temperature and the target fluctuating temperature are the system setting values of the water dispenser.

In some embodiments, the first obtaining module 410 is used to determine that the water level of the water making tank is not lower than the target water level, and the temperature control component is in a heating working state, and obtain the heating temperature curve of the water making tank;

The first processing module 420 is used to determine that the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates in the first temperature range, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, and use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature.

In some embodiments, the second processing module 440 is configured to determine that the current water temperature is within the target heat preservation range, and control the temperature control component to operate in a heat preservation state.

In some embodiments, the second processing module 440 is used to control the temperature control component to stop working;

In some embodiments, the second acquiring module 430 is configured to acquire the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser; determine that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, and acquire the current water temperature.

In some embodiments, the second processing module 440 is configured to control the pumping assembly of the water dispenser to work when the current water level is lower than the target water level after determining the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser.

The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a water dispenser.

The water dispenser includes a body and a controller.

The body is equipped with a water making tank, a temperature sensor and a temperature control component. The water making tank is a storage tank for controlling the outlet water temperature on the water dispenser. The temperature control component of the water making tank can heat or cool the water making tank. The temperature sensor It is used to collect the water temperature information of the water in the water making tank.

The controller is electrically connected with the temperature sensor and the temperature control component, and the controller is used to control the temperature control component to work based on the above water dispenser control method.

According to the water dispenser provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, by spreading the starting point of the temperature control component of the water dispenser from the temperature value to a fixed range, when the water temperature control function is turned on, the temperature control component is reasonably controlled according to the target heat preservation range and the current water temperature. work, avoiding energy waste caused by frequent start-ups, which helps to improve the water quality of the water dispenser and enhance the user experience.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic diagram of the physical structure of an electronic device. As shown in FIG. 5, the electronic device may include: a processor (processor) 510, a communication interface (Communications Interface) 520, a memory (memory) 530 and a communication bus 540, Wherein, the processor 510 , the communication interface 520 , and the memory 530 communicate with each other through the communication bus 540 . The processor 510 can call the logic instructions in the memory 530 to execute the control method of the water dispenser. The method includes: obtaining the target heat preservation temperature and obtaining the target fluctuation temperature; determining the target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature; The water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser is obtained; based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range, the working status of the temperature control component of the water dispenser is controlled.

In addition, the above logic instructions in the memory 530 may be implemented in the form of software function units and be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present disclosure is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or the part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, and the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including Several instructions are used to make a computer device (which may be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in various embodiments of the present disclosure. The aforementioned storage media include: U disk, mobile hard disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), random access memory (RAM, Random Access Memory), magnetic disk or optical disc, etc., which can store program codes. .

Further, the present disclosure also provides a computer program product, the computer program product includes a computer program, the computer program can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the computer can execute The control method of the water dispenser provided by each of the above method embodiments, the method includes: obtaining the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature; determining the target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and obtaining the target fluctuation temperature; determining that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on , to obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser; based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range, control the working status of the temperature control component of the water dispenser.

On the other hand, an embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it is implemented to implement the water dispenser control method provided by the above-mentioned embodiments , the method includes: obtaining the target heat preservation temperature and obtaining the target fluctuation temperature; determining the target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature; The current water temperature and target heat preservation range control the working status of the temperature control components of the water dispenser.

The device embodiments described above are only illustrative, and the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in One place, or it can be distributed to multiple network elements. Part or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. It can be understood and implemented by those skilled in the art without any creative effort.

Through the above description of the implementations, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each implementation can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general-purpose hardware platform, and of course also by hardware. Based on this understanding, the essence of the above technical solution or the part that contributes to the prior art can be embodied in the form of software products, and the computer software products can be stored in computer-readable storage media, such as ROM/RAM, magnetic discs, optical discs, etc., including several instructions to make a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) execute the methods described in various embodiments or some parts of the embodiments.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present disclosure, rather than to limit them; although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: it can still Modifications are made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements are made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present disclosure, but not to limit the present disclosure. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent replacements of the technical solutions of the present disclosure will not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present disclosure, and all should cover within the scope of the claims of the present disclosure.

Claims

A control method for a water dispenser, comprising:

Obtain the target heat preservation temperature and obtain the target fluctuation temperature;

determining a target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature;

Determine that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

Based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range, the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser is controlled.
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 1, wherein said acquiring the target heat preservation temperature and acquiring the target fluctuating temperature comprises:

Receive the user's target input;

Based on the target input, the target soak temperature and the target swing temperature are determined.
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said obtaining the target heat preservation temperature comprises:

It is determined that the temperature control component is in the heating working state, and the water temperature of the water making tank is not less than the first target temperature, and the water temperature data set of the water making tank is acquired;

Determine that the water temperature in the water temperature data set is not greater than the second target temperature, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature, and the second heat preservation temperature is less than the set temperature. The first heat preservation temperature is the system setting value of the water temperature control function of the water dispenser.
The control method of the water dispenser according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein said obtaining the target heat preservation temperature includes:

Determining that the temperature control component is in the heating working state, and the water level of the water making tank is not less than the target water level, and obtaining the heating temperature curve of the water making tank;

Determine that the temperature value of the heating temperature curve fluctuates in the first temperature range, adjust the first heat preservation temperature to obtain a second heat preservation temperature, use the second heat preservation temperature as the target heat preservation temperature, and the second heat preservation temperature is less than the set temperature The first heat preservation temperature is the system setting value of the water temperature control function of the water dispenser.
The control method of the water dispenser according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the controlling the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range includes: :

It is determined that the current water temperature is within the target heat preservation range, and the temperature control component is controlled to operate in a heat preservation state.
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 5, wherein the controlling the temperature control component to operate in a heat preservation state comprises:

Controlling the temperature control component to stop working;

Or, control the temperature control component to distribute downtime and working hours according to the target ratio;

Alternatively, the temperature control component is controlled to work at a target power, and the target power is less than the rated power of the temperature control component.
The control method of the water dispenser according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the acquiring the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser comprises:

Obtain the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

It is determined that the current water level is not lower than the target water level, and the current water temperature is obtained.
The control method of the water dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that, after acquiring the current water level of the water making tank of the water dispenser, the method further comprises:

Determine that the current water level is lower than the target water level, and control the pumping components of the water dispenser to work.
A control device for a water dispenser, characterized in that it comprises:

The first obtaining module is used to obtain the target heat preservation temperature and obtain the target fluctuation temperature;

A first processing module, configured to determine a target heat preservation range based on the target heat preservation temperature and the target fluctuation temperature;

The second acquisition module is used to determine that the water temperature control function of the water dispenser is turned on, and obtain the current water temperature of the water making tank of the water dispenser;

The second processing module is configured to control the working state of the temperature control component of the water dispenser based on the current water temperature and the target heat preservation range.
A water dispenser is characterized in that it comprises:

A fuselage, the fuselage is provided with a water making tank, a temperature sensor and a temperature control assembly;

A controller, the controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor and the temperature control component, and the controller is used to control the temperature control component based on the control method of the water dispenser according to any one of claims 1-8 action.
An electronic device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored on the memory and operable on the processor, characterized in that, when the processor executes the program, it implements any one of claims 1 to 8 The control method of the water dispenser is described.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, characterized in that, when the computer program is executed by a processor, the water dispenser control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is realized.
A computer program product, comprising a computer program, characterized in that, when the computer program is executed by a processor, the water dispenser control method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is realized.